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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
command and control — The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated
commander over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission.
Command and control functions are performed through an arrangement of personnel,
equipment, communications, facilities, and procedures employed by a commander in
planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces and operations in the
accomplishment of the mission. Also called C2. (JP 1)
command and control system — The facilities, equipment, communications, procedures,
and personnel essential to a commander for planning, directing, and controlling
operations of assigned and attached forces pursuant to the missions assigned. (JP 6-0)
command assessment element — The small team of personnel sent by the United States
Northern Command or United States Pacific Command to a chemical, biological,
radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosives incident site to conduct a consequence
management assessment and make an evaluation of potential shortfalls in federal and
state capabilities, which may become requests for Department of Defense assistance.
Also called CAE. (JP 3-41)
command center — A facility from which a commander and his or her representatives
direct operations and control forces. It is organized to gather, process, analyze, display,
and disseminate planning and operational data and perform other related tasks. Also
called CC.
command chaplain — The senior chaplain assigned to or designated by a commander of a
staff, command, or unit. See also combatant command chaplain; religious support;
religious support plan. (JP 1-05)
command element — The core element of a Marine air-ground task force that is the
headquarters. The command element is composed of the commander, general or
executive and special staff sections, headquarters section, and requisite
communications support, intelligence, and reconnaissance forces necessary to
accomplish the mission. The command element provides command and control,
intelligence, and other support essential for effective planning and execution of
operations by the other elements of the Marine air-ground task force. The command
element varies in size and composition. Also called CE. (JP 3-02)
commander, amphibious task force — The Navy officer designated in the initiating
directive as the commander of the amphibious task force. Also called CATF. See also
amphibious operation; amphibious task force; commander, landing force. (JP 3-02)
commander, landing force — The officer designated in the initiating directive as the
commander of the landing force for an amphibious operation. Also called CLF. See also
amphibious operation; commander, amphibious task force; landing force. (JP 3-02)
commander’s critical information requirement — An information requirement identified
by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making. Also called
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