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116 ground, or on a map in imitation of war. 3. The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle to cause it to perform desired movements. 4. Employment of forces in the battlespace through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission. (JP 1-02) [Air and space power is a maneuver element in its own right, co-equal with land and maritime power; as such, it is no longer merely a supporting force to surface combat. As a maneuver element, it can be supported by surface forces in attaining its assigned objectives.] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.} measures and indicators. Encompassing term for the various criteria used to evaluate progress within the assessment process (AFDD 2-1.9) measure of effect. Independent qualitative or quantitative empirical measure assigned to an intended effect, against which the effect’s achievement is assessed. Also call MOE. (AFDD 2-1.9) measure of performance. A quantitative empirical measure of achieved actions against associated planned/required actions and against which a task’s or other action’s accomplishment, is assessed. Also called MOP. (AFDD 2-1.9) national assessment. A broad, overarching review of the effectiveness of national security strategy and whether national leadership’s objectives for a particular operation or campaign are being met. Also called NA. (AFDD 2-1.9) node. A tangible entity that is a physical, functional, or behavioral element of a system. (AFDD 2-1.9) non-kinetic. Relating to actions that produce effects without direct use of the force or energy of moving objects, including such means as electromagnetic radiation, directed energy, information operations, etc. (AFDD 2-1.9) no-strike list. A list of geographic areas, complexes, or installations not planned for capture or destruction. Attacking these may violate the law of armed conflict or interfere with friendly relations with indigenous personnel or governments. Also called NSL. (JP 1-02) [The no-strike list is a list of geographic areas, complexes, installations, or personnel not planned for capture or destruction. Attacking personnel may violate LOAC or interfere with friendly relations with indigenous personnel or governments.] {Italicized words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.} objective. 1. The clearly defined, decisive, and attainable goals towards which every military operation should be directed. 2. The specific target of the action taken (for example, a definite terrain feature, the seizure or holding of which is essential to the commander’s plan, or, an enemy force or capability without regard to terrain features). See also target. (JP 1-02) operational art. The employment of military forces to attain strategic and/or operational