JP 1, Doctrine for the Armed Forces of the United States - Defense ...

PART II—TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
accountability. The obligation imposed by law or lawful order or regulation on an officer or
other person for keeping accurate record of property, documents, or funds. (Approved
for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 1 as the source JP.)
administrative control. Direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other
organizations in respect to administration and support. Also called ADCON.
(Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
area of responsibility. The geographical area associated with a combatant command within
which a geographic combatant commander has authority to plan and conduct operations.
Also called AOR. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 1)
Armed Forces of the United States. A term used to denote collectively all components of
the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard (when mobilized under
Title 10, United States Code, to augment the Navy). (Approved for incorporation into
JP 1-02.)
casual. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
chain of command. The succession of commanding officers from a superior to a
subordinate through which command is exercised. Also called command channel.
(Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
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. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
combatant command (command authority). Nontransferable command authority, which
cannot be delegated, of a combatant commander to perform those functions of command
over assigned forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces;
assigning tasks; designating objectives; giving authoritative direction over all aspects of
military operations, joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions
assigned to the command. Also called COCOM. (Approved for incorporation into JP
1-02.)
command. 1. The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over
subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. 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. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
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.
Also called C2. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
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