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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
acceptability — The joint operation plan review criterion for assessing whether the
contemplated course of action is proportional, worth the cost, consistent with the law of
war; and is militarily and politically supportable. See also adequacy; feasibility.
(JP 5-0)
access — In counterintelligence and intelligence use, a. a way or means of approach to
identify a target; or b. exploitable proximity to or ability to approach an individual,
facility, or information that enables target to carry out the intended mission. (JP 2-01.2)
access to classified information — The ability and opportunity to obtain knowledge of
classified information by persons with the proper security clearance and a need to know
of specified classified information. (JP 2-01)
accompanying supplies — Unit supplies that deploy with forces. (JP 4-01.5)
accountability — The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer
or other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. See also
responsibility. (JP 4-01.5)
acoustic intelligence — Intelligence derived from the collection and processing of acoustic
phenomena. Also called ACINT. (JP 2-0)
acquisition and cross-servicing agreement — Agreement, negotiated on a bilateral basis
with United States allies or coalition partners, that allow United States forces to
exchange most common types of support, including food, fuel, transportation,
ammunition, and equipment. Also called ACSA. See also cross-servicing; servicing.
(JP 4-08)
actionable intelligence — Intelligence information that is directly useful to customers for
immediate exploitation without having to go through the full intelligence production
process. (JP 2-01.2)
action phase — In amphibious operations, the period of time between the arrival of the
landing forces of the amphibious force in the operational area and the accomplishment
of their mission. See also amphibious force; amphibious operation; landing force;
mission. (JP 3-02)
activation — Order to active duty (other than for training) in the federal service. See also
active duty; federal service. (JP 4-05)
active air defense — Direct defensive action taken to destroy, nullify, or reduce the
effectiveness of hostile air and missile threats against friendly forces and assets. See
also air defense. (JP 3-01)
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