target critical to the operation

critical target

target scattering crossover / target scattering cross-section / electronic target profile

clandestine operation; covert operation

humanitarian operation; humanitarian relief operation (HUMRO)

PZ operation (pick-up zone operation)

noncombatant evacuation operation (NEO); non-combat evacuation operation

commander’s critical information requirements (CCIR)

critical area

critical asset list (CAL)

critical avenue of approach

critical infrastructure

critical infrastructure protection (CIP)

critical intelligence

critical item

critical mass

critical mission

critical point

critical program information

critical sector

critical shortage

critical skill

critical speed

critical supplies and materials

critical terrain

critical time

critical variables

high-priority critical assets

mean time between critical failure (MTBCF)

prioritized critical asset list (PCAL)

critical friendly zone (CFZ)

critical non-conformity

individual critical task list (ICTL)