observable

In military deception, the detectable result of the combination of an indicator within an adversary’s conduit intended to cause action or inaction by the deception target. (JP 3-13.4)

competing observable

Within military deception, any observable that contradicts the deception story, casts doubt on, or diminishes the impact of one or more required or supporting observables. (JP 3-13.4)



Source:
DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
March 2017 - pages 47 and 171


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