jp1_02

As Amended Through 15 March 2013
unexploded explosive ordnance — Explosive ordnance which has been primed, fused,
armed or otherwise prepared for action, and which has been fired, dropped, launched,
projected, or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations,
installations, personnel, or material and remains unexploded either by malfunction or
design or for any other cause. Also called UXO. See also explosive ordnance.
(JP 3-15)
unified action — The synchronization, coordination, and/or integration of the activities of
governmental and nongovernmental entities with military operations to achieve unity of
effort. (JP 1)
unified combatant command — See unified command. (JP 1)
unified command — A command with a broad continuing mission under a single
commander and composed of significant assigned components of two or more Military
Departments that is established and so designated by the President, through the
Secretary of Defense with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
of Staff. Also called unified combatant command. See also combatant command;
subordinate unified command. (JP 1)
Unified Command Plan — The document, approved by the President, that sets forth basic
guidance to all unified combatant commanders; establishes their missions,
responsibilities, and force structure; delineates the general geographical area of
responsibility for geographic combatant commanders; and specifies functional
responsibilities for functional combatant commanders. Also called UCP. See also
combatant command; combatant commander. (JP 1)
uniformed services — The Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Public Health Services. See also
Military Department; Military Service. (JP 1-0)
unit — 1. Any military element whose structure is prescribed by competent authority. 2.
An organization title of a subdivision of a group in a task force. 3. A standard or basic
quantity into which an item of supply is divided, issued, or used. Also called unit of
issue. 4. With regard to Reserve Component of the Armed Forces, a selected reserve
unit organized, equipped, and trained for mobilization to serve on active duty as a unit
or to augment or be augmented by another unit. (JP 3-33)
unit aircraft — Those aircraft provided an aircraft unit for the performance of a flying
mission.
United States — Includes the land area, internal waters, territorial sea, and airspace of the
United States, including the following: a. US territories, possessions, and
commonwealths; and b. Other areas over which the US Government has complete
jurisdiction and control or has exclusive authority or defense responsibility.
302 JP 1-02