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112 forces, and transportation) are described as allocation of air sorties, nuclear weapons, etc. See also allocation (air) (JP 1-02) allocation (air): The translation of the air apportionment decision into total numbers of sorties by aircraft type available for each operation or task. See also allocation. (JP 1- 02) [The translation of the air apportionment decision into total numbers of sorties or missions by weapon system type available for each operation or task] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.} apportionment. In the general sense, distribution for planning of limited resources among competing requirements. Specific apportionments (e.g., air sorties and forces for planning). (JP 1-02) apportionment (air). The determination and assignment of the total expected effort by percentage and/or by priority that should be devoted to the various air operations for a given period of time. Also called air apportionment. (JP 1-02) assessment. 1. Analysis of the security, effectiveness, and potential of an existing or planned intelligence activity. (JP 1-02) [The evaluation of progress toward the creation of effects and the achievement of objectives and end state conditions.] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.} battle rhythm. A commander’s pace, pattern, or systematic process used to plan and execute an engagement, battle, or campaign. (AFDD 2-1.9) blue force tracking. The employment of techniques to identify US, allied, and coalition forces for the purposes of providing commanders enhanced situational awareness and reducing fratricide. Also called BFT. (AFDD 2-1.9) campaign. A series of related military operations aimed at accomplishing a strategic or operational objective within a given time and space. (JP 1–02) campaign assessment. The joint force commander’s broad qualitative and analytical determination of the overall campaign progress, effectiveness of operations and recommendations for future action. Also called CA. (AFDD 2) campaign plan. A plan for a series of related military operations aimed at accomplishing a strategic or operational objective within a given time and space. (JP 1– 02) cascading effect. An indirect effect that ripples through an adversary system, usually affecting other systems. Typically, cascading effects flow throughout the levels of war and are the result of interdependencies or linkages among multiple adversary systems. (AFDD 2-1.2) causal linkage. An explanation of why an action or effect will cause or contribute to a