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GL-5 PART II—TERMS AND DEFINITIONS accuracy of information. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) activity. 1. A unit, organization, or installation performing a function or mission. 2. A function, mission, action, or collection of actions. Also called ACT. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) adversary. A party acknowledged as potentially hostile to a friendly party and against which the use of force may be envisaged. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) air apportionment. 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. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) air interdiction. Air operations conducted to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy’s military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces, or to otherwise achieve objectives. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) air mission. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) alliance. The relationship that results from a formal agreement between two or more nations for broad, long-term objectives that further the common interests of the members. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) apportionment (air). None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) area of influence. A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander’s command or control. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-0 as the source JP.) area of interest. That area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, areas adjacent thereto, and extending into enemy territory. This area also includes areas occupied by enemy forces who could jeopardize the accomplishment of the mission. Also called AOI. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) area of operations. An operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and maritime forces that should be large enough to accomplish their missions and protect their forces. Also called AO. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) armed forces. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) assessment. 1. A continuous process that measures the overall effectiveness of employing joint force capabilities during military operations. 2. Determination of the progress toward accomplishing a task, creating a condition, or achieving an objective. 3. Analysis of the security, effectiveness, and potential of an existing or