initial operational capability

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The first attainment of the capability to employ effectively a weapon, item of equipment, or system of approved specific characteristics that is manned or operated by an adequately trained, equipped, and supported military unit or force. Also called IOC.

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Also of interest to committee members was the role of the F-22A Raptor aircraft, now into initial operational capability at Langley Air Force Base, Va.

Air Force print news (March 3, 2006): Air Force leaders testify on ... by Lopez, C. Todd / Defense AT & L

``Over the past year, the F-22 CTF has done some truly significant things to bring the F/A-22 to initial operational capability at Langley (Air Force Base, Va.

AWARD NOMINEE EDWARDS TEAM TOP PERFORMER by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)

These will be validated through field trials and collective training commencing Fall 2005 and will dovetail with CMTC's initial operational capability by 2006.

Azimuth check by Ward, M.J. / The Canadian Army Journal

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