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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
combat spread loading — A method of combat loading by which some of the troops,
equipment, and initial supplies of a unit are loaded in one ship and the remainder are
loaded in one or more others. This method is commonly used for troop units with
heavy equipment. (JP 3-02.1)
combat support — Fire support and operational assistance provided to combat elements.
Also called CS. See also combat service support. (JP 4-0)
combat support agency — A Department of Defense agency so designated by Congress or
the Secretary of Defense that supports military combat operations. Also called CSA.
(JP 5-0)
combat surveillance — A continuous, all-weather, day-and-night, systematic watch over
the battle area in order to provide timely information for tactical combat operations.
combat survival — (*) Those measures to be taken by Service personnel when
involuntarily separated from friendly forces in combat, including procedures relating to
individual survival, evasion, escape, and conduct after capture.
combat unit loading — A method of loading by which all or a part of a combat unit, such
as an assault battalion landing team, is completely loaded in a single ship, with essential
combat equipment and supplies, in such a manner as to be immediately available to
support the tactical plan upon debarkation, and to provide a maximum of flexibility to
meet possible changes in the tactical plan. (JP 3-02.1)
combined — Between two or more forces or agencies of two or more allies. (When all
allies or services are not involved, the participating nations and services shall be
identified, e.g., combined navies.) See also joint.
combined arms team — The full integration and application of two or more arms or
elements of one Military Service into an operation. (JP 3-18)
combined force — A military force composed of elements of two or more allied nations.
command — 1. The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises
over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. Command includes the authority
and responsibility for effectively using available resources and for planning the
employment of, organizing, directing, coordinating, and controlling military forces for
the accomplishment of assigned missions. It also includes responsibility for health,
welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned personnel. 2. An order given by a
commander; that is, the will of the commander expressed for the purpose of bringing
about a particular action. 3. A unit or units, an organization, or an area under the
command of one individual. Also called CMD. See also area command; combatant
command; combatant command (command authority). (JP 1)
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