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Glossary GL-12 JP 3-0 sustainment to help joint force commanders synchronize, integrate, and direct joint operations. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) joint operations. A general term to describe military actions conducted by joint forces and those Service forces employed in specified command relationships with each other, which of themselves, do not establish joint forces. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) joint operations area. An area of land, sea, and airspace, defined by a geographic combatant commander or subordinate unified commander, in which a joint force commander (normally a joint task force commander) conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission. Also called JOA. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) joint readiness. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) joint special operations area. An area of land, sea, and airspace assigned by a joint force commander to the commander of a joint special operations force to conduct special operations activities. Also called JSOA. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) link. 1. A behavioral, physical, or functional relationship between nodes. 2. In communications, a general term used to indicate the existence of communications facilities between two points. 3. A maritime route, other than a coastal or transit route, which links any two or more routes. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) main battle area. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) major operation. 1. A series of tactical actions (battles, engagements, strikes) conducted by combat forces of a single or several Services, coordinated in time and place, to achieve strategic or operational objectives in an operational area. 2. For noncombat operations, a reference to the relative size and scope of a military operation. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) 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 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 operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) Marine air-ground task force. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) Marine expeditionary force. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) Marine expeditionary unit. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.) Marine expeditionary unit (special operations capable). None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)