The 2016-2017 influenza season began on October 2, 2016 and ended on May 20, 2017. The ADS will continue to monitor influenza activity throughout the summer and will transition to monthly reports which will be published on the first Thursday of each month starting July 6, 2017. Reports will be published by 10:00am.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: readiness. The ability of United States military forces to fight and meet the demands of the national military strategy. Readiness is the synthesis of two distinct but interrelated.
As the 21st century approaches, the readiness of U.S. military forces to meet the full range of defense strategy demands has never been more important.Ready forces provide the flexibility needed to shape the global environment, deter potential foes and, if required, to rapidly respond to a broad spectrum of threats.s the 21st century approaches, the readiness of U.S. military forces to meet the full range of defense strategy demands has never been more important.