JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms - DMRTI ...

As Amended Through 15 March 2012force module — A grouping of combat, combat support, and combat service support forces,with their accompanying supplies and the required nonunit resupply and personnelnecessary to sustain forces for a minimum of 30 days. The elements of force modulesare linked together or are uniquely identified so that they may be extracted from oradjusted as an entity in the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System databases toenhance flexibility and usefulness of the operation plan during a crisis. Also calledFM.force multiplier — A capability that, when added to and employed by a combat force,significantly increases the combat potential of that force and thus enhances theprobability of successful mission accomplishment. (JP 3-05.1)force planning — 1. Planning associated with the creation and maintenance of militarycapabilities by the Military Departments, Services, and US Special OperationsCommand. 2. In the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System, the planningconducted by the supported combatant command and its components to determinerequired force capabilities to accomplish an assigned mission. (JP 5-0)force projection — The ability to project the military instrument of national power from theUnited States or another theater, in response to requirements for military operations.See also force. (JP 3-0)force protection — Preventive measures taken to mitigate hostile actions againstDepartment of Defense personnel (to include family members), resources, facilities,and critical information. Also called FP. See also force; force protection condition;protection. (JP 3-0)force protection condition — A Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff-approved standardfor identification of and recommended responses to terrorist threats against USpersonnel and facilities. Also called FPCON. See also antiterrorism; forceprotection. (JP 3-07.2)force protection detachment — A counterintelligence element that providescounterintelligence support to transiting and assigned ships, personnel, and aircraft inregions of elevated threat. Also called FPD. (JP 2-01.2)force protection working group — Cross-functional working group whose purpose is toconduct risk assessment and risk management and to recommend mitigating measuresto the commander. Also called FPWG. (JP 3-10)force rendezvous — (*) A checkpoint at which formations of aircraft or ships join andbecome part of the main force.force sequencing — The phased introduction of forces into and out of the operational area.(JP 3-68)126 JP 1-02