1.1. Doctrine: Provides fundamental principles by which military forces guide their action in support of national objectives. Air Force Doctrine Annex 3-51, Electronic Warfare Operations, defines electronic warfare (EW) as military action involving the use of the electromagnetic (EM) and directed energy (DE) to control the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) or to attack the enemy.
Quick Answer. In 2014, the first date the IRS began processing and issuing refund checks was January 31st. Most refunds are issued within 21 calendar days from the date that the IRS acknowledges acceptance of the tax return.
The acceptance date of your return is different than the actual processing date. Once your return has been processed, the IRS will issue your refund in less than 21 days. You can find out more at the IRS Faq site here: http://www.irs.gov/Refunds/2014-Tax-Season-Refund-Frequently-Asked-Questions.