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

Glossary
Service. A branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, established by act of Congress,
which are: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard. (Approved for
replacement of “Military Service” and its definition in JP 1-02.)
Service component command. A command consisting of the Service component
commander and all those Service forces, such as individuals, units, detachments,
organizations, and installations under that command, including the support forces that
have been assigned to a combatant command or further assigned to a subordinate unified
command or joint task force. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 1)
special staff. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
specified combatant command. A command, normally composed of forces from a single
Military Department, that has a broad, continuing mission, normally functional, and is
established and so designated by the President through the Secretary of Defense with the
advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (Approved for
replacement of “specified command” and its definition in JP 1-02.)
strategic vulnerability. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
subordinate command. A command consisting of the commander and all those individuals,
units, detachments, organizations, or installations that have been placed under the
command by the authority establishing the subordinate command. (JP 1-02. SOURCE:
JP 1)
subordinate unified command. A command established by commanders of unified
commands, when so authorized by the Secretary of Defense through the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to conduct operations on a continuing basis in accordance with
the criteria set forth for unified commands. (Approved for incorporation into JP 1-02.)
subunified command. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
support. 1. The action of a force that aids, protects, complements, or sustains another force
in accordance with a directive requiring such action. 2. A unit that helps another unit in
battle. 3. An element of a command that assists, protects, or supplies other forces in
combat. (JP 1-02. SOURCE: JP 1)
tactical control. The authority over forces that is limited to the detailed direction and
control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish
missions or tasks assigned. Also called TACON. (Approved for incorporation into JP
1-02.)
tactical warning and attack assessment. None. (Approved for removal from JP 1-02.)
task. A clearly defined action or activity specifically assigned to an individual or
organization that must be done as it is imposed by an appropriate authority. (Approved
for inclusion in JP 1-02.)
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