Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
delaying action — See delaying operation.
delaying operation — An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time
by slowing down the enemy’s momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the
enemy without, in principle, becoming decisively engaged. (JP 3-04)
delegation of authority — The action by which a commander assigns part of his or her
authority commensurate with the assigned task to a subordinate commander. While
ultimate responsibility cannot be relinquished, delegation of authority carries with it the
imposition of a measure of responsibility. The extent of the authority delegated must
be clearly stated.
deliberate planning — 1. The Adaptive Planning and Execution system process involving
the development of joint operation plans for contingencies identified in joint strategic
planning documents. 2. A planning process for the deployment and employment of
apportioned forces and resources that occurs in response to a hypothetical situation. (JP
5-0)
demilitarized zone — A defined area in which the stationing or concentrating of military
forces, or the retention or establishment of military installations of any description, is
prohibited. (JP 3-07.3)
demobilization — The process of transitioning a conflict or wartime military establishment
and defense-based civilian economy to a peacetime configuration while maintaining
national security and economic vitality. See also mobilization. (JP 4-05)
demonstration — 1. An attack or show of force on a front where a decision is not sought,
made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. See also amphibious demonstration;
diversion. 2. In military deception, a show of force in an area where a decision is not
sought that is made to deceive an adversary. It is similar to a feint but no actual contact
with the adversary is intended. (JP 3-13.4)
denial measure — An action to hinder or deny the enemy the use of territory, personnel, or
facilities to include destruction, removal, contamination, or erection of obstructions.
(JP 3-15)
denied area — An area under enemy or unfriendly control in which friendly forces cannot
expect to operate successfully within existing operational constraints and force
capabilities. (JP 3-05)
departmental intelligence — Intelligence that any department or agency of the Federal
Government requires to execute its own mission.
Department of Defense civilian — A Federal civilian employee of the Department of
Defense directly hired and paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds, under
permanent or temporary appointment. Specifically excluded are contractors and
foreign host nationals as well as third country civilians. (JP 1-0)
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