Air Force Supplement to the Department of Defense - Federation of ...

maritime operations by the destruction, disrupting, delaying, diverting, or other
neutralization of enemy naval forces. The main objectives of countersea
operations are to dominate the maritime environment and prevent the opponent
from doing the same. (AFDD 3-04)
counterspace
Those offensive and defensive operations conducted by air, land, sea, space,
special operations, and information forces with the objective of gaining and
maintaining control of activities conducted in or through the space environment.
(AFDD 3-14)
counterthreat operations
The AFOSI's capability to find, fix, track, and neutralize enemy threats in order to
create a sustained permissive environment for air, space, and cyberspace
operations. Also called CTO. (AFDD 3-10)
critical vulnerabilities
Vulnerable components, conditions, or resources of a COG vital to its operation,
and susceptible to moral or physical attack that will achieve the most decisive
effects in neutralization, degradation, or destruction of the centers of gravity.
(AFDD 3-70)
cumulative effect
An effect resulting from the aggregation of multiple, contributory direct or indirect
effects. (AFDD 2)
cyberspace
Cyberspace is a global domain within the information environment consisting of
the interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, including
the Internet, telecommunications networks, computer systems, and embedded
processors and controllers. (JP1-02) [Cyberspace is a domain that requires
man-made technology to enter and exploit. The only difference is that it is easier
to see and sense the other domains. As with air and space, effects of
cyberspace operations can occur simultaneously in many places. They can be
precise, broad, enduring, and transitory.] {Definition in brackets applies only to
the Air Force and is offered for clarity.} (AFDD 3-12)
decentralized execution
Delegation of execution authority to subordinate commanders. (JP 1-02)
[Decentralized execution of air power is the delegation of execution authority to
responsible and capable lower-level commanders to achieve effective span of
control and to foster disciplined initiative, situational responsiveness, and tactical
flexibility.] [AFDD 1] {Words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are
offered for clarity.}
decision superiority
A competitive advantage, enabled by an ongoing situational awareness that
allows commanders and their forces to make better-informed decisions and
implement them faster than their adversaries can react. (AFDD 3-13)
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