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Theatre ballistic missile (TBM) is a term sometimes used to refer toshort andmedium-ranged ballistic missiles.[1]
Specific types of TBMs (current, past and under development) include:
Short- and medium-range ballistic missiles are referred to as theater ballistic missiles, whereas ICBMs or long-range ballistic missiles are described as strategic ballistic missiles.