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commander’s objectives. There are two subcategories of planned targets: scheduled
and on-call. See also on-call target; operational area; scheduled target; target.
(JP 3-60)
planning and direction — In intelligence usage, the determination of intelligence
requirements, development of appropriate intelligence architecture, preparation of a
collection plan, and issuance of orders and requests to information collection agencies.
See also intelligence process. (JP 2-01)
planning directive — In amphibious operations, the plan issued by the designated
commander, following receipt of the initiating directive, to ensure that the planning
process and interdependent plans developed by the amphibious force will be
coordinated, completed in the time allowed, and important aspects not overlooked. See
also amphibious force; amphibious operation. (JP 3-02)
planning factor — A multiplier used in planning to estimate the amount and type of effort
involved in a contemplated operation. (JP 5-0)
planning factors database — Databases created and maintained by the Services for the
purpose of identifying all geospatial information and services requirements for
emerging and existing forces and systems. Also called PFDB. See also database;
geospatial information and services. (JP 2-03)
planning order — A planning directive that provides essential planning guidance and
directs the initiation of execution planning before the directing authority approves a
military course of action. Also called PLANORD. See also execution planning.
(JP 5-0)
planning phase — In amphibious operations, the phase normally denoted by the period
extending from the issuance of the initiating directive up to the embarkation phase.
The planning phase may occur during movement or at any other time upon receipt of a
new mission or change in the operational situation. See also amphibious operation.
(JP 3-02)
planning team — A functional element within a joint force commander’s headquarters
established to solve problems related to a specific task or requirement, and which
dissolves upon completion of the assigned task. (JP 3-33)
point defense — The defense or protection of special vital elements and installations; e.g.,
command and control facilities or air bases. (JP 3-52)
pointee-talkee — A language aid containing selected phrases in English opposite a
translation in a foreign language used by pointing to appropriate phrases. See also
evasion aid. (JP 3-50)
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