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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012supplies — In logistics, all materiel and items used in the equipment, support, andmaintenance of military forces. See also component; equipment. (JP 4-0)supply — The procurement, distribution, maintenance while in storage, and salvage ofsupplies, including the determination of kind and quantity of supplies. a. producerphase — That phase of military supply that extends from determination of procurementschedules to acceptance of finished supplies by the Military Services. b. consumerphase — That phase of military supply which extends from receipt of finishedsupplies by the Military Services through issue for use or consumption. (JP 4-0)supply by air — See airdrop; air movement.supply chain — The linked activities associated with providing materiel from a rawmateriel stage to an end user as a finished product. See also supply; supply chainmanagement. (JP 4-09)supply chain management — A cross-functional approach to procuring, producing, anddelivering products and services to customers. The broad management scope includessubsuppliers, suppliers, internal information, and funds flow. See also supply; supplychain. (JP 4-09)supply management — See inventory control.supply support activity — Activities assigned a Department of Defense activity addresscode and that have a supply support mission, i.e., direct support supply units, missilesupport elements, and maintenance support units. Also called SSA. (JP 4-09)support — 1. The action of a force that aids, protects, complements, or sustains anotherforce in accordance with a directive requiring such action. 2. A unit that helps anotherunit in battle. 3. An element of a command that assists, protects, or supplies otherforces in combat. See also close support; direct support; general support;interdepartmental or agency support; international logistic support; inter-Servicesupport; mutual support. (JP 1)support agency — A federal department or agency designated to assist a specific primaryagency with available resources, capabilities, or expertise in support of emergencysupport response operations, as coordinated by the representative of the primaryagency. See also lead federal agency. (JP 3-28)supported commander — 1. The commander having primary responsibility for all aspectsof a task assigned by the Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan or other joint operationplanning authority. 2. In the context of joint operation planning, the commander whoprepares operation plans or operation orders in response to requirements of theChairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. 3. In the context of a support commandrelationship, the commander who receives assistance from another commander’s forceJP 1-02 315