JP 3-01 Countering Air and Missile Threats - Defense Innovation ...
JP 3-01 Countering Air and Missile Threats - Defense Innovation ...
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Glossary<br />
apogee. None. (Approved for removal from <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
area air defense comm<strong>and</strong>er. The component comm<strong>and</strong>er with the preponderance of air<br />
defense capability <strong>and</strong> the required comm<strong>and</strong>, control, <strong>and</strong> communications capabilities<br />
who is assigned by the joint force comm<strong>and</strong>er to plan <strong>and</strong> execute integrated air defense<br />
operations. Also called AADC. (Approved for incorporation into <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
Army tactical data link 1. None. (Approved for removal from <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
ascent phase. That portion of the flight of a ballistic missile or space vehicle that begins<br />
after powered flight <strong>and</strong> ends just prior to apogee. (Approved for inclusion in <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
autonomous operation. In air defense, the mode of operation assumed by a unit after it has<br />
lost all communications with higher echelons forcing the unit comm<strong>and</strong>er to assume full<br />
responsibility for control of weapons <strong>and</strong> engagement of hostile targets. (Approved for<br />
incorporation into <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
ballistic missile. Any missile which does not rely upon aerodynamic surfaces to produce lift<br />
<strong>and</strong> consequently follows a ballistic trajectory when thrust is terminated. (<strong>JP</strong> 1-02.<br />
SOURCE: <strong>JP</strong> 3-<strong>01</strong>)<br />
ballistic wind. None. (Approved for removal from <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
barrier combat air patrol. One or more divisions or elements of fighter aircraft employed<br />
between a force <strong>and</strong> an objective area as a barrier across the probable direction of enemy<br />
attack. (Approved for incorporation into <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
battle management. The management of activities within the operational environment<br />
based on the comm<strong>and</strong>s, direction, <strong>and</strong> guidance given by appropriate authority. Also<br />
called BM. (<strong>JP</strong> 1-02. SOURCE: <strong>JP</strong> 3-<strong>01</strong>)<br />
boost phase. That portion of the flight of a ballistic missile or space vehicle during which<br />
the booster <strong>and</strong> sustainer engines operate. (<strong>JP</strong> 1-02. SOURCE: <strong>JP</strong> 3-<strong>01</strong>)<br />
buffer zone. 1. A defined area controlled by a peace operations force from which disputing<br />
or belligerent forces have been excluded. Also called area of separation in some United<br />
Nations operations. Also called BZ. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-07.3) 2. A designated area used for safety in<br />
military operations. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-<strong>01</strong>) (Approved for incorporation into <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
burn-through range. None. (Approved for removal from <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
centralized control. 1. In air defense, the control mode whereby a higher echelon makes<br />
direct target assignments to fire units. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-<strong>01</strong>) 2. In joint air operations, placing<br />
within one comm<strong>and</strong>er the responsibility <strong>and</strong> authority for planning, directing, <strong>and</strong><br />
coordinating a military operation or group/category of operations. (<strong>JP</strong> 3-30) (Approved<br />
for incorporation into <strong>JP</strong> 1-02 with <strong>JP</strong> 3-<strong>01</strong> as the source <strong>JP</strong> for Definition #1.)<br />
close-controlled air interception. None. (Approved for removal from <strong>JP</strong> 1-02.)<br />
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