- observable
- In military deception, the detectable result of the combination of an indicator
within an adversary’s conduit intended to cause action or inaction by the deception target.
(JP 3-13.4)
- competing observable
- Within military deception, any observable that contradicts the
deception story, casts doubt on, or diminishes the impact of one or more required or
supporting observables. (JP 3-13.4)
Source:
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
March 2017 - pages 47 and 171
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