named area of interest

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named area of interest

The geographical area where information that will satisfy a specific information requirement can be collected. Named areas of interest are usually selected to capture indications of adversary courses of action, but also may be related to conditions of the battlespace. Also called NAI. See also area of interest.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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