What does CEP stand for?

Circular Error Probable

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Samples in periodicals archive:

After reading Maj Jack Sine's article "Defining the 'Precision Weapon' in Effects-Based Terms" (Spring 2006), I will be interested to see how the concept of circular error probable is applied to anticipated directed-energy weapons.

Defining the "precision weapon" in effects-based terms

The GMLRS unitary consistently outperformed its circular error probable (CEP) accuracy requirements during combat operations in Ramadi, making it an effective weapon in the dense urban terrain.

GMLRS Unitary Battle Drill and the Ready First Combat Team

TLE and WDE can be stated as circular error probable (CEP), as the story explains, which is a 50th percentile measurement.

How to measure weapon accuracy

PGK uses a fuze-like global positioning system (GPS) capability to improve the rounds' accuracy down to 50 meters or less circular error probable (CEP) at all ranges.

Precision guidance kits (PGKs): improving the accuracy of ...

lt;<The GMLRS [Guided MLRS] Unitary consistently outperformed its circular error probable (CEP) accuracy requirements during combat operations in Ramadi, making it an effective weapon in the dense urban terrain,>> wrote a US Army artillery officer in Field Artillery magazine's March-April 2007 issue.

Urbe et bellum

PGK will guide rounds using the global positioning system (GPS) to an impact point within a 50-meter circular error probable (CEP).

FA branch: transforming with our Army

The JDAM, with its GPS/inertial guidance package, already betters its circular error probable (CEP) of 13 meters.

Small precision bomb program on fast track

Both the GMLRS unitary, with a range of 17 to 70 kilometers, and Excalibur unitary with a range of 7,200 meters to 40 kilometers, have an accuracy of significantly less than 10-meter circular error probable (CEP).

The FA and COIN: continuity and adaptation