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self-sufficiency
Characterizes a force which can feed, clothe and house itself during at least the initial period of a crisis or deployment; e.g. peace-keeping forces are to be self-sufficient in food-ration items for a period of 60 days from their deployment; is distinct from "self-sustainment", q.v.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Military
- Category: Peace keeping
- Company: United Nations
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