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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
confirmation of information (intelligence) — An information item is said to be confirmed
when it is reported for the second time, preferably by another independent source
whose reliability is considered when confirming information. (JP 2-0)
conflict prevention — A peace operation employing complementary diplomatic, civil, and,
when necessary, military means, to monitor and identify the causes of conflict, and take
timely action to prevent the occurrence, escalation, or resumption of hostilities.
Activities aimed at conflict prevention are often conducted under Chapter VI of the
United Nations Charter. Conflict prevention can include fact-finding missions,
consultations, warnings, inspections, and monitoring. (JP 3-07.3)
consequence management — Actions taken to maintain or restore essential services and
manage and mitigate problems resulting from disasters and catastrophes, including
natural, man-made, or terrorist incidents. Also called CM. (JP 3-28)
constellation — A number of like satellites that are part of a system. Satellites in a
constellation generally have a similar orbit. For example, the Global Positioning
System constellation consists of 24 satellites distributed in six orbital planes with
similar eccentricities, altitudes, and inclinations. See also Global Positioning System.
(JP 3-14)
constraint — In the context of joint operation planning, a requirement placed on the
command by a higher command that dictates an action, thus restricting freedom of
action. See also operational limitation; restraint. (JP 5-0)
consumer — Person or agency that uses information or intelligence produced by either its
own staff or other agencies.
consumer logistics — That part of logistics concerning reception of the initial product,
storage, inspection, distribution, transport, maintenance (including repair and
serviceability), and disposal of materiel as well as the provision of support and services.
In consequence, consumer logistics includes materiel requirements determination,
follow-on support, stock control, provision or construction of facilities (excluding any
materiel element and those facilities needed to support production logistic activities),
movement control, codification, reliability and defect reporting, storage, transport and
handling safety standards, and related training.
consumption rate — The average quantity of an item consumed or expended during a
given time interval, expressed in quantities by the most appropriate unit of
measurement per applicable stated basis. (JP 4-05)
contact mine — A mine detonated by physical contact. See also mine. (JP 3-15)
contact point — 1. In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or
more units are required to make contact. (JP 3-50) 2. In air operations, the position at
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