nonstandard unit

noun — 3 senses

nonstandard unit

noun
1

Sciences A unit of measurement that is not part of a standardized system such as the International System of Units.

2

Government, Military, Politics, War A military force that is not part of the standard, deployable units of a service or branch.

3

Government, Military, Politics, War US A force requirement that is identified in a time-phased force and deployment data for which movement characteristics have not yet been described.

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