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John McCain: Urgent Operational Needs are further defined as capability requirements that if left unfulfilled, potentially result in…

On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
Urgent Operational Needs are further defined as capability requirements that if left unfulfilled, potentially result in loss of life or critical mission failure.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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Defines urgent operational needs in military terms.

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