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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012cross-leveling — The authority and ability to shift materiel inventory from one owner tomeet the requirement of another. At the theater strategic level and operational level, itis the process of diverting en route or in-theater materiel from one military element tomeet the higher priority of another within the combatant commander’s directiveauthority for logistics. Cross-leveling plans must include specific reimbursementprocedures. (JP 4-07)cross-loading (personnel) — The distribution of leaders, key weapons, personnel, and keyequipment among the aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of a formation to preclude the totalloss of command and control or unit effectiveness if an aircraft, vessel, or vehicle islost. It is also an important factor in aiding rapid assembly of units at the drop zone orlanding zone. (JP 3-17)cross-servicing — A subset of common-user logistics in which a function is performed byone Military Service in support of another Military Service and for whichreimbursement is required from the Service receiving support. See also acquisitionand cross-servicing agreement; common-user logistics; servicing. (JP 4-07)cross-targeting (nuclear) — The layering of weapons from different delivery platforms toincrease the probability of target damage or destruction.cruise missile — Guided missile, the major portion of whose flight path to its target isconducted at approximately constant velocity; depends on the dynamic reaction of airfor lift and upon propulsion forces to balance drag.culminating point — The point at which a force no longer has the capability to continue itsform of operations, offense or defense. (JP 5-0)current — A body of water moving in a certain direction and caused by wind and densitydifferences in water. The effects of a current are modified by water depth, underwatertopography, basin shape, land masses, and deflection from the earth’s rotation. (JP 4-01.6)current force — The actual force structure and/or manning available to meet presentcontingencies. See also force. (JP 5-0)current intelligence — One of two categories of descriptive intelligence that is concernedwith describing the existing situation. (JP 2-0)current, offshore — Deep water movements caused by tides or seasonal changes in oceanwater level. (JP 4-01.6)current, rip — A water movement that flows from the beach through the surf zone inswiftly moving narrow channels. See also surf zone. (JP 4-01.6)cusps — Ridges of beach material extending seaward from the beach face with interveningtroughs. (JP 4-01.6)82 JP 1-02