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Glossary GL-18 JP 3-0 directly involved in the conduct of major operations and campaigns involving combat. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.) theater strategy. An overarching construct outlining a combatant commander’s vision…

…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…

…Under the law of war, the balancing of military necessity in relation to collateral damage is known as the principle of proportionality. Limiting collateral damage will not only reduce the requirement to address civilian claims but…

…The potential for fratricide increases due to the fluid nature of the nonlinear operational area and the changing disposition of attacking and defending forces. The presence of noncombatants in the operational area further complicates operations. (b…

…A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) operational level of war. The level of…

…Planners have depicted an area of influence. It is not a boundary, but it represents the reach of the joint force’s capabilities. Figure IV-1 also shows the area of interest, which includes an enemy…

…e Leverage the expertise of a group of analysts during the construction of an event tree to ensure all important events, factors, and decision options are considered. SUBJECTIVE PROBABILITY 3-37. Subjective probability is a quantitative…

…The detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of weapons. Also called TA. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) target analysis. An examination of potential targets to…

…The principal difference between defensive operations and other decisive action is the focus and degree of detail of analysis required for determining the enemy’s offensive framework and the effects of terrain on friendly defensive operations…

…A JSOA is an area of land, sea, and airspace assigned by a JFC to the commander of SOF to conduct SO activities. It may be limited in size to accommodate a discreet direct action mission…

…Joint air forces will achieve air superiority over the theater of operations by D+5. Measure of effectiveness (MOE) 1.1: Destruction of 60 percent of enemy aircraft by D+4. MOE 1.2: 70 percent…

Glossary Glossary-2 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 SECTION II – TERMS all-source intelligence (Army) The integration of intelligence and information from all relevant sources in order to analyze situations or conditions that impact…

…Collaboration between joint force staff and component targeteers and planners is a critical element of the execution of the joint targeting cycle. Supporting and subordinate commanders, functional and Service, will have their own targeting processes that…

Joint Operations Across the Range of Military Operations V-13 For additional guidance on CD operations, refer to JP 3-07.4, Joint Counterdrug Operations. f. Enforcement of sanctions is an operation that employs coercive measures…

…Passage is “innocent” as long as it is not prejudicial to the peace, good order, or security of the coastal state. The high seas are free for reasonable use of all states. (2) Freedom of navigation…

…It provides the JFACC assessments of operational-level plans and target development for global bomber missions. It also provides situational awareness of all USSTRATCOM airborne/alert aircraft through all phases of conflict. Other responsibilities include building…

…In the context of joint operation planning, the commander who prepares operation plans or operation orders in response to requirements of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 3. In the context of a support…

…The determination of the effect of attacks on targets. 2. A determination of the effect of a compromise of classified information on national security. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-60) damage criteria. The critical levels…

…Within the context of Department of Defense involvement, the coordination that occurs between elements of Department of Defense, and

112 forces, and transportation) are described as allocation of air sorties, nuclear weapons, etc. See also allocation (air) (JP 1-02) allocation (air): The translation of the air apportionment decision into total numbers of sorties by…