A weakness in information system security design, procedures, implementation, or internal controls that could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to information or an information system.

The process of granting or denying specific requests: for obtaining and using information and related information processing services; and to enter specific physical facilities (e.g., federal buildings, military establishments, and border crossing entrances).

A method of isolating information resources based on a user’s need to have access to that resource in order to perform their job but no more. The terms “need-to know” and “least privilege” express the same idea. Need-to-know is generally applied to people, while least privilege is generally applied to processes.

The process of managing risks to organizational operations (including mission, functions, image, or reputation), organizational assets, individuals, other organizations, or the nation resulting from the operation or use of an IS, and includes: The conduct of a risk assessment; The implementation of a risk mitigation strategy; Employment of techniques and ...

Individuals receiving a salary or wages from an organization in exchange for the performance of work for the organization

A document established between two or more parties to define their respective responsibilities in accomplishing a particular goal or mission, e.g., establishing, operating, and securing a system interconnection.

An individual who has been admitted to a hospital or other authorized institution for bed occupancy to receive necessary medical care, with the reasonable expectation the patient will remain in the institution at least 24 hours, and with the registration and assignment of an inpatient number or designation.  Institutional care in connection with in a...

Feeding (including special diets), dressing and sheltering; personal hygiene; observation and general monitoring; bowel training or management (unless abnormalities in bowel function are of a severity to result in a need for medical or surgical intervention in the absence of skilled services); safety precautions; general preventive procedures (such as tur...

Authorized compensation to a Service member that offsets the economic burden borne by a primary caregiver providing non-medical care, support, and assistance to the member.

A physician with medical expertise in the determination of medical disability by nature of their medical training or completion of training specifically with the intent and requirements of SCAADL evaluation and certification.

A person who legally cares for another person who is incompetent to act for himself or herself.

A permanent, severely disabling injury, disorder, or illness incurred or aggravated in the line of duty that compromises the ability to carry out ADL to such a degree that a Service member requires personal or mechanical assistance to leave home or bed, or requires constant supervision to avoid physical harm to self or others.

Military or civilian personnel (including those working under contractual or similar arrangement) who have received education or training beyond the technical level in a recognized health care discipline and who are licensed, certified, or registered by a State, government agency, or professional organization to provide specific health services in that fi...

A DoD civilian employee who oversees the delivery of services and resources identified in the Comprehensive Recovery Plan of a seriously ill or injured Service member or veteran.

A person designated to make SCAADL decisions for the Service member.  This could be a person designated by the Service member, a court-appointed guardian or a personal representative in accordance with DOD 6025.18-R.