As knowledge is power (over fear (especially necessary in an election year)), and in this age of conspiracy theories, disinformation, misinformation, solar flares, cell towers, AI and Wi-Fi, the following has been adapted and collated from the DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, March 2017, for dissemination to the masses to assist in the creation of an actual, factual common frame of reference and starting point for further elucidation and constructive conversations. Fortunately, electromagnetic hardening exists: Actions taken to protect personnel, facilities, and/or equipment
by blanking, filtering, attenuating, grounding, bonding, and/or shielding against
undesirable effects of electromagnetic energy. See also electronic warfare; electronic countermeasures. (JP 3-13.1)
- electromagnetic radiation
- Radiation made up of oscillating electric and magnetic fields
and propagated with the speed of light. (JP 6-01)
- electromagnetic spectrum
- The range of frequencies of electromagnetic radiation from
zero to infinity. It is divided into 26 alphabetically designated bands. See also electronic
warfare. (JP 3-13.1)
- electromagnetic radiation hazards
- Transmitter or antenna installation that generates or
increases electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of ordnance, personnel, or fueling
operations in excess of established safe levels. (JP 3-13.1)
- hazards of electromagnetic radiation to fuels
- The potential hazard that is created when
volatile combustibles, such as fuel, are exposed to electromagnetic fields of sufficient
energy to cause ignition. Also called HERF. (JP 3-04)
- hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance
- The danger of accidental actuation of
electro-explosive devices or otherwise electrically activating ordnance because of radio
frequency electromagnetic fields. Also called HERO. See also electromagnetic radiation; HERO SAFE ordnance; HERO UNSAFE ordnance; ordnance. (JP 3-04)
- hazards of electromagnetic radiation to personnel
- The potential hazard that exists when
personnel are exposed to an electromagnetic field of sufficient intensity to heat the human
body. Also called HERP. (JP 3-04)
Source:
https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf
300 words total for Brevity Quest 2024