jp1_02

As Amended Through 15 March 2013
maritime superiority — That degree of dominance of one force over another that permits
the conduct of maritime operations by the former and its related land, maritime, and air
forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposing force.
(JP 3-32)
maritime supremacy — That degree of maritime superiority wherein the opposing force is
incapable of effective interference. (JP 3-32)
maritime terminal — A facility for berthing ships simultaneously at piers, quays, and/or
working anchorages. Also known as a water terminal. (JP 4-01.5)
marking — To maintain contact on a target from such a position that the marking unit has
an immediate offensive capability. (JP 3-09.3)
marshalling — 1. The process by which units participating in an amphibious or airborne
operation group together or assemble when feasible or move to temporary camps in the
vicinity of embarkation points, complete preparations for combat, or prepare for
loading. 2. The process of assembling, holding, and organizing supplies and/or
equipment, especially vehicles of transportation, for onward movement. See also
staging area. (JP 3-17)
marshalling area — A location in the vicinity of a reception terminal or pre-positioned
equipment storage site where arriving unit personnel, equipment, materiel, and
accompanying supplies are reassembled, returned to the control of the unit commander,
and prepared for onward movement. See also marshalling. (JP 3-35)
mass atrocity response operations — Military activities conducted to prevent or halt mass
atrocities. Also called MARO. (JP 3-07.3)
mass casualty — Any large number of casualties produced in a relatively short period of
time, usually as the result of a single incident such as a military aircraft accident,
hurricane, flood, earthquake, or armed attack that exceeds local logistic support
capabilities. Also called MASCAL. See also casualty. (JP4-02)
massed fire — 1. The fire of the batteries of two or more ships directed against a single
target. 2. Fire from a number of weapons directed at a single point or small area.
(JP 3-02)
master — The commanding officer of a United States naval ship, a commercial ship, or a
government-owned general agency agreement ship operated for the Military Sealift
Command by a civilian company to transport Department of Defense cargo. Also
called MA. (JP 3-02.1)
master air attack plan — A plan that contains key information that forms the foundation
of the joint air tasking order. Also called MAAP. See also target. (JP 3-60)
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