Air Force Doctrine Document 2-1.1

air superiority. That degree of dominance in the air battle of one force
over another which permits the conduct of operations by the former and
its related land, sea, and air forces at a given time and place without
prohibitive interference by the opposing force. (Joint Pub 1–02)
air supremacy. That degree of air superiority wherein the opposing air
force is incapable of effective interference. (Joint Pub 1–02)
allocation (air). The translation of the air apportionment decision into
total number of sorties by aircraft type available for each operation or
task. (Joint Pub 1–02)
apportionment (air). The determination and assignment of the total
expected air effort by percentage and/or by priority that should be devoted
to the various air operations or geographic areas for a given period
of time. (Joint Pub 1–02)
area air defense commander. Within a unified command, subordinate
unified command, or joint task force, the commander assigns overall responsibility
for air defense to a single commander. Normally, this is the
component commander with the preponderance of air defense capability
and the command, control, and communications capability to plan and
execute integrated air defense operations. Representation from the other
components involved is provided, as appropriate, to the area air defense
commander’s headquarters. Also called AADC. (Joint Pub 1–02)
combatant command (command authority). Nontransferable command
authority established by title 10 (“Armed Forces”), United States
Code, section 164, exercised only by commanders of unified or specified
combatant commands unless otherwise directed by the President or the
Secretary of Defense. Combatant command (command authority) cannot
be delegated and is the authority of a combatant commander to perform
those functions of command over assigned forces involving organizing
and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives,
and giving authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations,
joint training, and logistics necessary to accomplish the missions
assigned to the command. Combatant command (command authority)
should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations.
Normally this authority is exercised through subordinate joint force
commanders and Service and/or functional component commanders.
Combatant command (command authority) provides full authority to or-
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