jp1_02

As Amended Through 15 March 2013
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. See also
operation. (JP 3-0)
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. See also mission; operation. (JP 3-0)
maneuverable reentry vehicle — A reentry vehicle capable of performing preplanned
flight maneuvers during the reentry phase. See also multiple independently
targetable reentry vehicle; multiple reentry vehicle. (JP 3-14)
manpower management — The means of manpower control to ensure the most efficient
and economical use of available manpower. (JP 1-0)
manpower requirements — Human resources needed to accomplish specified work loads
of organizations. (JP 1-0)
Marine air command and control system — A system that provides the aviation combat
element commander with the means to command, coordinate, and control all air
operations within an assigned sector and to coordinate air operations with other
Services. It is composed of command and control agencies with communications-
electronics equipment that incorporates a capability from manual through
semiautomatic control. Also called MACCS. See also direct air support center;
tactical air operations center. (JP 3-09.3)
Marine Corps special operations forces — Those Active Component Marine Corps forces
designated by the Secretary of Defense that are specifically organized, trained, and
equipped to conduct and support special operations. Also called MARSOF.
(JP 3-05.1)
marine environment — The oceans, seas, bays, estuaries, and other major water bodies,
including their surface interface and interaction, with the atmosphere and with the land
seaward of the mean high water mark.
Maritime Administration — The Maritime Administration is the agency within the United
States Department of Transportation dealing with waterborne transportation. Also
called MARAD. (JP 4-01.2)
Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Force — The surge sealift assets owned and
operated by the United States Department of Transportation/Maritime Administration
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