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

Glossary
command relationships. The interrelated responsibilities between commanders, as well as
the operational authority exercised by commanders in the chain of command; defined
further as combatant command (command authority), operational control, tactical
control, or support. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 1)
component. 1. One of the subordinate organizations that constitute a joint force. (JP 1) 2.
In logistics, a part or combination of parts having a specific function, which can be
installed or replaced only as an entity. (JP 4-0) Also called COMP. (Approved for
incorporation into JP 1-02.)
continental United States. United States territory, including the adjacent territorial waters,
located within North America between Canada and Mexico. Also called CONUS.
(Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02 with JP 1 as the source JP.)
contingency operation. A military operation that is either designated by the Secretary of
Defense as a contingency operation or becomes a contingency operation as a matter of
law (Title 10, United States Code, Section 101[a][13]). (Approved for incorporation
into JP 1-02.)
Contingency Planning Guidance. Secretary of Defense written guidance, approved by the
President, for the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, which focuses the guidance
given in the national security strategy and Defense Planning Guidance, and is the
principal source document for the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan. Also called CPG.
(Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
continuity of command. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
control. 1. Authority that may be less than full command exercised by a commander over
part of the activities of subordinate or other organizations. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 1) 2.
In mapping, charting, and photogrammetry, a collective term for a system of marks or
objects on the Earth or on a map or a photograph, whose positions or elevations (or both)
have been or will be determined. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 2-03) 3. Physical or
psychological pressures exerted with the intent to assure that an agent or group will
respond as directed. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 3-0) 4. An indicator governing the
distribution and use of documents, information, or material. Such indicators are the subject
of intelligence community agreement and are specifically defined in appropriate
regulations. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 2-01)
coordinating authority. The commander or individual who has the authority to require
consultation between the specific functions or activities involving forces of two or more
Services, joint force components, or forces of the same Service or agencies, but does not
have the authority to compel agreement. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
defense readiness condition. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
delegation of authority. The action by which a commander assigns part of his or her
authority, commensurate with the assigned task, to a subordinate commander.
(Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
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