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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
collective protection — The protection provided to a group of individuals which permits
relaxation of individual chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protection. Also
called COLPRO. (JP 3-11)
collective self-defense — Collective self-defense is the act of defending other designated
non-US forces. Only the President or Secretary of Defense may authorize US forces to
exercise the right of collective self-defense.
colored beach — That portion of usable coastline sufficient for the assault landing of a
regimental landing team or similar sized unit. In the event that the landing force
consists of a single battalion landing team, a colored beach will be used and no further
subdivision of the beach is required. See also numbered beach. (JP 3-02)
combat air patrol — An aircraft patrol provided over an objective area, the force protected,
the critical area of a combat zone, or in an air defense area, for the purpose of
intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their targets. Also called
CAP. See also airborne alert; barrier combat air patrol; rescue combat air patrol.
(JP 3-01)
combat and operational stress — The expected and predictable emotional, intellectual,
physical, and/or behavioral reactions of Service members who have been exposed to
stressful events in war or military operations other than war. Combat stress reactions
vary in quality and severity as a function of operational conditions, such as intensity,
duration, rules of engagement, leadership, effective communication, unit morale, unit
cohesion, and perceived importance of the mission. (JP 4-02)
combat and operational stress control — Programs developed and actions taken by
military leadership to prevent, identify, and manage adverse combat and operational
stress reactions in units; optimize mission performance; conserve fighting strength;
prevent or minimize adverse effects of combat and operational stress on members’
physical, psychological, intellectual and social health; and to return the unit or Service
member to duty expeditiously. (JP 4-02)
combatant command — A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission
under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the
Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff. Combatant commands typically have geographic or functional
responsibilities. See also specified command; unified command. (JP 5-0)
combatant command chaplain — The senior chaplain assigned to the staff of, or
designated by, the combatant commander to provide advice on religion, ethics, and
morale of assigned personnel and to coordinate religious ministries within the
combatant commander’s area of responsibility. See also command chaplain;
religious support; religious support plan; religious support team. (JP 1-05)
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