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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012imposition of a measure of responsibility. The extent of the authority delegated mustbe clearly stated.deliberate planning — 1. The Adaptive Planning and Execution system process involvingthe development of joint operation plans for contingencies identified in joint strategicplanning documents. 2. A planning process for the deployment and employment ofapportioned forces and resources that occurs in response to a hypothetical situation.(JP 5-0)demilitarized zone — A defined area in which the stationing or concentrating of militaryforces, or the retention or establishment of military installations of any description, isprohibited. (JP 3-07.3)demobilization — The process of transitioning a conflict or wartime military establishmentand defense-based civilian economy to a peacetime configuration while maintainingnational security and economic vitality. See also mobilization. (JP 4-05)demonstration — 1. An attack or show of force on a front where a decision is not sought,made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. See also amphibious demonstration;diversion. 2. In military deception, a show of force in an area where a decision is notsought that is made to deceive an adversary. It is similar to a feint but no actual contactwith the adversary is intended. (JP 3-13.4)denial measure — An action to hinder or deny the enemy the use of territory, personnel, orfacilities to include destruction, removal, contamination, or erection of obstructions.(JP 3-15)denied area — An area under enemy or unfriendly control in which friendly forces cannotexpect to operate successfully within existing operational constraints and forcecapabilities. (JP 3-05)Department of Defense civilian — A Federal civilian employee of the Department ofDefense directly hired and paid from appropriated or nonappropriated funds, underpermanent or temporary appointment. (JP 1-0)Department of Defense components — The Office of the Secretary of Defense, theMilitary Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the combatantcommands, the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Defense, theDepartment of Defense agencies, field activities, and all other organizational entities inthe Department of Defense. (JP 1)Department of Defense construction agent — The Corps of Engineers, Naval FacilitiesEngineering Command, or other such approved Department of Defense activity, that isassigned design or execution responsibilities associated with military constructionprograms, facilities support, or civil engineering support to the combatant commandersin contingency operations. See also contingency operation. (JP 3-34)92 JP 1-02