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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
end item — A final combination of end products, component parts, and/or materials that is
ready for its intended use. (JP 4-02)
end of evening nautical twilight — Occurs when the sun has dropped 12 degrees below the
western horizon, and is the instant of last available daylight for the visual control of
limited ground operations. At end of evening nautical twilight there is no further
sunlight available. (JP 2-01.3)
end state — The set of required conditions that defines achievement of the commander’s
objectives. (JP 3-0)
end-to-end — Joint distribution operations boundaries begin at the point of origin and
terminate at the combatant commander’s designated point of need within a desired
operational area, including the return of forces and materiel. (JP 4-09)
enemy capabilities — Those courses of action of which the enemy is physically capable
and that, if adopted, will affect accomplishment of the friendly mission. The term
“capabilities” includes not only the general courses of action open to the enemy, such
as attack, defense, reinforcement, or withdrawal, but also all the particular courses of
action possible under each general course of action. “Enemy capabilities” are
considered in the light of all known factors affecting military operations, including
time, space, weather, terrain, and the strength and disposition of enemy forces. In
strategic thinking, the capabilities of a nation represent the courses of action within the
power of the nation for accomplishing its national objectives throughout the range of
military operations. See also course of action; mission. (JP 2-01.3)
enemy combatant — In general, a person engaged in hostilities against the United States or
its coalition partners during an armed conflict. Also called EC. (DODD 2310.01E)
engage — 1. In air defense, a fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or
weapon systems to fire on a designated target. (JP 3-01) See also cease engagement;
hold fire. 2. To bring the enemy under fire. (JP 3-09.3)
engagement — 1. In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor
aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile’s
subsequent travel to intercept. (JP 3-01) 2. A tactical conflict, usually between
opposing lower echelons maneuver forces. (JP 3-0) See also battle; campaign.
engagement authority — An authority vested with a joint force commander that may be
delegated to a subordinate commander, that permits an engagement decision. (JP 3-01)
engineer support plan — An appendix to the logistics annex or separate annex of an
operation plan that identifies the minimum essential engineering services and
construction requirements required to support the commitment of military forces. Also
called ESP. See also operation plan. (JP 3-34)
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