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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
enemy capabilities — Those courses of action of which the enemy is physically capable
and that, if adopted, will affect accomplishment of the friendly mission. The term
“capabilities” includes not only the general courses of action open to the enemy, such
as attack, defense, reinforcement, or withdrawal, but also all the particular courses of
action possible under each general course of action. “Enemy capabilities” are
considered in the light of all known factors affecting military operations, including
time, space, weather, terrain, and the strength and disposition of enemy forces. In
strategic thinking, the capabilities of a nation represent the courses of action within the
power of the nation for accomplishing its national objectives throughout the range of
military operations. See also course of action; mission. (JP 2-01.3)
enemy combatant — In general, a person engaged in hostilities against the United States or
its coalition partners during an armed conflict. Also called EC. (DODD 2310.01E)
engage — (*) 1. In air defense, a fire control order used to direct or authorize units and/or
weapon systems to fire on a designated target. See also cease engagement; hold fire.
2. (DOD only) To bring the enemy under fire.
engagement — 1. In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor
aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile’s
subsequent travel to intercept. (JP 3-01) 2. A tactical conflict, usually between
opposing lower echelons maneuver forces. (JP 3-0) See also battle; campaign.
engineer support plan — An appendix to the logistics annex or separate annex of an
operation plan that identifies the minimum essential engineering services and
construction requirements required to support the commitment of military forces. Also
called ESP. See also operation plan. (JP 3-34)
en route care — Continuation of the provision of care during movement (evacuation) between
the health service support capabilities in the continuum of care, without clinically
compromising the patient’s condition. See also evacuation; patient. (JP 4-02)
environmental baseline survey — A multi-disciplinary site survey conducted prior to or in
the initial stage of a joint operational deployment. Also called EBS. See also general
engineering. (JP 3-34)
environmental considerations — The spectrum of environmental media, resources, or
programs that may affect the planning and execution of military operations. (JP 3-34)
equipment — In logistics, all nonexpendable items needed to outfit or equip an individual
or organization. See also component; supplies. (JP 4-0)
escapee — Any person who has been physically captured by the enemy and succeeds in
getting free. See also evasion and escape. (JP 3-50)
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