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Glossary GL-6 JP 3-0 planned intelligence activity. 4. Judgment of the motives, qualifications, and characteristics of present or prospective employees or “agents.” (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) assign. 1. To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent, and/or where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary function, or greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. 2. To detail individuals to specific duties or functions where such duties or functions are primary and/or relatively permanent. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) attach. 1. The placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively temporary. 2. The detailing of individuals to specific functions where such functions are secondary or relatively temporary. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) attachment. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) aviation combat element. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) base of operations. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) battle damage assessment. The estimate of damage composed of physical and functional damage assessment, as well as target system assessment, resulting from the application of lethal or nonlethal military force. Also called BDA. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) boundary. A line that delineates surface areas for the purpose of facilitating coordination and deconfliction of operations between adjacent units, formations, or areas. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) brigade. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) capability. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) ceasefire. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) center of gravity. The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or will to act. Also called COG. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) chain of command. The succession of commanding officers from a superior to a subordinate through which command is exercised. Also called command channel. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-0 as the source JP.) clear. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) close air support. Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of