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115 recognize and assess than a direct effect. (AFDD 2-1.9) intended effect. A proactively sought effect. (AFDD 2-1.9) information operations. The integrated employment of the core capabilities of electronic warfare, computer network operations, psychological operations, military deception, and operations security, in concert with specified supporting and related capabilities, to influence, disrupt, corrupt or usurp adversarial human and automated decision making while protecting our own. Also called IO. (JP 3-13. This term and its definition approved for inclusion in the next edition of JP 1-02.) intelligence preparation of the battlespace. An analytical methodology employed to reduce uncertainties concerning the enemy, environment, and terrain for all types of operations. Intelligence preparation of the battlespace builds an extensive database for each potential area in which a unit may be required to operate. The database is then analyzed in detail to determine the impact of the enemy, environment, and terrain on operations and presents it in graphic form. Intelligence preparation of the battlespace is a continuing process. Also called IPB. (JP 1-02) joint. Connotes activities, operations, organizations, etc., in which elements of two or more Military Departments participate. (JP 1–02) joint target list. A consolidated list of selected targets considered to have military significance in the combatant commander’s area of responsibility. Also called JTL. (JP 1-02) joint integrated prioritized target list. A prioritized list of targets and associated data approved by the joint force commander or designated representative and maintained by a joint force. Targets and priorities are derived from the recommendations of components in conjunction with their proposed operations supporting the joint force commander’s objectives and guidance. Also called JIPTL. (JP 1-02) kinetic. Relating to actions that involve the forces and energy of moving bodies, including physical damage to or destruction of targets through use of bombs, missiles, bullets, and similar projectiles. (AFDD 2-1.9) law of armed conflict. See law of war. Also called LOAC. (JP 1-02) law of war. That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. Also called the law of armed conflict. (JP 1-02) link. A behavioral, physical, or functional relationship between nodes in a system. (AFDD 2-1.9) maneuver. 1. A movement to place ships, aircraft, or land forces in a position of advantage over the enemy. 2. A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the