(DoD) Concept which includes all aspects of protecting personnel, weapons, and supplies while simultaneously deceiving the enemy. Survivability tactics include building a good defense; employing frequent movement; using concealment, deception, and camouflage; and constructing fighting and protective positions for both individuals and equipment.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). survivability. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/survivability/definitions/1964243 |
| Chicago | Military Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "survivability" http://smartdefine.org/survivability/definitions/1964243 (accessed September 21, 2026). |
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| MLA | Military Dictionary (DoD). "survivability" 4 April 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/survivability/definitions/1964243> |