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Glossary GL-7 each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. Also called CAS. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) cold war. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) combatant commander. A commander of one of the unified or specified combatant commands established by the President. Also called CCDR. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) combat power. The total means of destructive and/or disruptive force which a military unit/formation can apply against the opponent at a given time. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-0 as the source JP.) combat service support element. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) combat zone. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) command channel. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) commander’s critical information requirement. An information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making. Also called CCIR. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) commander’s estimate of the situation. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) commander’s intent. A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting commanders act to achieve the commander’s desired results without further orders, even when the operation does not unfold as planned. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) command guidance. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) command post exercise. An exercise in which the forces are simulated, involving the commander, the staff, and communications within and between headquarters. Also called CPX. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 3-0 as the source JP.) common infrastructure. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) common operational picture. A single identical display of relevant information shared by more than one command that facilitates collaborative planning and assists all echelons to achieve situational awareness. Also called COP. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) communications zone. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) condition. 1. Those variables of an operational environment or situation in which a unit, system, or individual is expected to operate and may affect performance. 2. A