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

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
the case of a deep underground burst, no rupture of the surface may occur. The
resulting cavity is termed a “camouflet.”
crisis — An incident or situation involving a threat to the United States, its citizens, military
forces, or vital interests that develops rapidly and creates a condition of such
diplomatic, economic, or military importance that commitment of military forces and
resources is contemplated to achieve national objectives. (JP 3-0)
crisis action planning — The Adaptive Planning and Execution system process involving
the time-sensitive development of joint operation plans and operation orders for the
deployment, employment, and sustainment of assigned and allocated forces and
resources in response to an imminent crisis. Also called CAP. See also joint
operation planning; Joint Operation Planning and Execution System. (JP 5-0)
crisis management — Measures to identify, acquire, and plan the use of resources needed
to anticipate, prevent, and/or resolve a threat or an act of terrorism. It is predominantly
a law enforcement response, normally executed under federal law. Also called CrM.
(JP 3-28)
critical asset — A specific entity that is of such extraordinary importance that its
incapacitation or destruction would have a very serious, debilitating effect on the ability
of a nation to continue to function effectively. (JP 3-07.2)
critical asset list — A prioritized list of assets, normally identified by phase of the operation
and approved by the joint force commander, that should be defended against air and
missile threats. Also called the CAL. (JP 3-01)
critical capability — A means that is considered a crucial enabler for a center of gravity to
function as such and is essential to the accomplishment of the specified or assumed
objective(s). (JP 5-0)
critical information — Specific facts about friendly intentions, capabilities, and activities
vitally needed by adversaries for them to plan and act effectively so as to guarantee
failure or unacceptable consequences for friendly mission accomplishment. (JP 2-0)
critical infrastructure protection — Actions taken to prevent, remediate, or mitigate the
risks resulting from vulnerabilities of critical infrastructure assets. Depending on the
risk, these actions could include: changes in tactics, techniques, or procedures; adding
redundancy; selection of another asset; isolation or hardening; guarding, etc. Also
called CIP. See also defense critical infrastructure; national critical infrastructure
and key assets. (JP 3-28)
critical intelligence — Intelligence that is crucial and requires the immediate attention of
the commander. It is required to enable the commander to make decisions that will
provide a timely and appropriate response to actions by the potential or actual enemy.
It includes but is not limited to the following: a. strong indications of the imminent
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