PART I--ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
ACINT acoustic intelligence ADP automatic data processing AOR area of responsibilityBDA battle damage assessment
C2 command and control C3 command, control, and communications C3I command, control, communications, and intelligence CI counterintelligence CINC commander of a combatant command, commander in chief COCOM combatant command (command authority) COMINT communications intelligence CR-UAV close-range unmanned aerial vehicle
DCCC Defense Collection Coordination Center DMA Defense Mapping Agency
EEI essential elements of information ELINT electronics intelligence EO-IR electro-optical-infrared
FISINT foreign instrumentation signals intelligence FLOT forward line of own troops
HUMINT human resources intelligence
I&W indications and warning IMINT imagery intelligence IRINT infrared intelligence
JFACC joint force air component commander JFC joint force commander Joint STARS joint surveillance, target attack radar system JRC joint reconnaissance center JSCP Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan JTCB Joint Targeting Coordination Board JTL joint target list
KM kilometer
LAO limited attack option LASINT laser intelligence
LOAC laws of armed conflict
MASINT measurement and signature intelligence MC&G mapping, charting, and geodesy MOP memorandum of policy MR-UAV medium-range unmanned aerial vehicle
NCA National Command Authorities NRT near-real-time NTB National target base NUCINT nuclear intelligence
OPCON operational control OPDEC operational deception OPLAN operation plan OPSEC operations security OPTINT optical intelligence
PARPRO peacetime application of reconnaissance programs PHOTINT photographic intelligence
RADINT radar intelligence RINT unintentional radiation intelligence ROE rules of engagement RSTA reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition
SAR synthetic aperture radar SCUD surface-to-surface missile system SIGINT signals intelligence SIOP Single Integrated Operational Plan SOF special operations forces SR special reconnaissance SR-UAV short-range unmanned aerial vehicle
TACON tactical control TENCAP Tactical Exploitation of National Capabilities Program
UAV unmanned aerial vehicle UCP Unified Command Plan
acoustic intelligence. Intelligence derived from the collection and processing of acoustic phenomena. Also called ACINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
battle damage assessment. The timely and accurate estimate of damage resulting from the application of military force, either lethal or non-lethal, against a predetermined objective. Battle damage assessment can be applied to the employment of all types of weapon systems (air, ground, naval, and special forces weapon systems) throughout the spectrum of conflict. Battle damage assessment is primarily an intelligence responsibility with required inputs and coordination from the operators. Battle damage assessment is composed of physical damage assessment, functional damage assessment, and target system assessment. Also called BDA. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 2-0)
Combatant Command (command authority). Non-transferable command authority established by title 10, United States Code, section 164, exercised only by commanders of unified or specified combatant commands. Combatant Command (command authority) 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 the Service component commander. Combatant Command (command authority) provides full authority to organize and employ commands and forces as the CINC considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions. Also called COCOM. (Joint Pub 1-02)
communications intelligence. Technical and intelligence information derived from foreign communications by other than the intended *ecipients. Also called COMINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
counterintelligence. Information gathered and activities conducted to protect against espionage, other intelligence activities, sabotage, or assassinations conducted by or on behalf of foreign governments or elements thereof, foreign organizations, or foreign persons, or international terrorist activities. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 2-03)
electronics intelligence. Technical and intelligence information derived from foreign non-communications electromagnetic radiations emanating from other than nuclear detonations or radioactive sources. Also called ELINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
foreign instrumentation signals intelligence. Technical information and intelligence information derived from the intercept of foreign instrumentation signals by other than the intended recipients. Foreign instrumentation signals intelligence is a category of signals intelligence. Note: Foreign instrumentation signals include but are not limited to signals from telemetry, beaconry, electronic interrogators, tracking/fusing/arming/firing command systems, and video data links. Also called FISINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
human resources intelligence. The intelligence information derived from the intelligence collection discipline that uses human beings as both sources and collectors, and where the human being is the primary collection instrument. Also called HUMINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
imagery intelligence. Intelligence information derived from the exploitation of collection by visual photography, infrared sensors, lasers, electro-optics and radar sensors such as synthetic aperture radar wherein images of objects are reproduced optically or electronically on film, electronic display devices or other media. Also called IMINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
indications and warning. Those intelligence activities intended to detect and report time-sensitive intelligence information on foreign developments that could involve a threat to the United States or allied military, political, or economic interests or to US citizens abroad. It includes forewarning of enemy actions or intentions; the imminence of hostilities; insurgency; nuclear/non-nuclear attack on the United States, its overseas forces, or allied nations; hostile reactions to United States reconnaissance activities; terrorists' attacks; and other similar events. (Joint Pub 1-02) Also called I&W.
Infrared intelligence. Intelligence information (other than signal intelligence) associated with emitted or reflected energy (both active and passive non-imaging) derived from monitoring the electromagnetic infrared spectrum. Also called IRINT. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 2-0)
intelligence cycle. The steps by which information is converted into intelligence and made available to users. There are five steps in the cycle:
b. collection-Acquisition of information and the provision of this information to processing and/or production elements.
c. processing-Conversion of collected information into a form suitable to the production of intelligence.
d. production-Conversion of information into intelligence through the integration, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of all source data and the preparation of intelligence products in support of known or anticipated user requirements.
e. dissemination-Conveyance of intelligence to users in a suitable form. (Joint Pub 1-02)
joint force air component commander. The joint force air component commander derives his authority from the joint force commander who has the authority to exercise operational control, assign missions, direct coordination among his subordinate commanders, redirect and organize his forces to ensure unity of effort in the accomplishment of his overall mission. The joint force commander will normally designate a joint force air component commander. The joint force air component commander's responsibilities will be assigned by the joint force commander (normally these would include, but not be limited to, planning, coordination, allocation and tasking based on the joint force commander's apportionment decision). Using the joint force commander's guidance and authority, and in coordination with other Service component commanders and other assigned or supporting commanders, the joint force air component commander will recommend to the joint force commander apportionment of air sorties to various missions or geographic areas. Also called JFACC. (Joint Pub 1-02)
joint force commander. A general term applied to a commander authorized to exercise Combatant Command (command authority) or operational control over a joint force. Also called JFC. (Joint Pub 1-02)
joint target list. A consolidated list of selected targets considered to have military significance in the joint operations area. (Joint Pub 1-02) Also called JTL.
laser intelligence. Technical and intelligence information derived from laser systems; a subcategory of electro-optical intelligence. Also called LASINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
law of armed conflict. See law of war.
law of war. That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. It is often termed the law of armed conflict. (Joint Pub 1-02)
measurement and signature intelligence. Scientific and technical intelligence information obtained by quantitative and qualitative analysis of data (metric, angle, spatial, wavelength, time dependence, modulation, plasma, and hydromagnetic) derived from specific technical sensors for the purpose of identifying any distinctive features associated with the source, emitter, or sender and to facilitate subsequent identification and/or measurement of the same. Also called MASINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
mission cycle. The mission cycle, as it pertains to targeting, is a decisionmaking process used by commanders to employ forces. Within the cycle there are six general mission steps: detection, location, identification, decision, execution, and assessment. (Approved for inclusion in the next edition of Joint Pub 1-02)
multi-spectral imagery. The image of an object obtained simultaneously in a number of discrete spectral bands. (Joint Pub 1-02)
near real time. Delay caused by automated processing and display between the occurrence of an event and reception of the data at some other location. (Joint Pub 1-02)
nuclear intelligence. Intelligence information derived from the collection and analysis of radiation and other effects resulting from radioactive sources. Also called NUCINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
operational control. Transferable command authority which may be exercised by commanders at any echelon at or below the level of combatant command. Operational control is inherent in Combatant Command (command authority) and is the authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission. Operational control includes authoritative direction over all aspects of military operations and joint training necessary to accomplish missions assigned to the command. Operational control should be exercised through the commanders of subordinate organizations; normally this authority is exercised through the Service component commanders. Operational control normally provides full authority to organize commands and forces and to employ those forces as the commander in operational control considers necessary to accomplish assigned missions. Operational control does not, in and of itself, include authoritative direction for logistics or matters of administration, discipline, internal organization, or unit training. Also called OPCON. (Joint Pub 1-02)
operational deception. Military deception conducted by commanders of combatant commands and joint task forces in support of overall campaign objectives. Also called OPDEC. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 3-58)
operation plan. A plan for a single or series of connected operations to be carried out simultaneously or in succession. It is usually based upon stated assumptions and is the form of directive employed by higher authority to permit subordinate commanders to prepare supporting plans and orders. The designation "plan" is usually used instead of "order" in preparing for operations well in advance. An operation plan may be put into effect at a prescribed time, or on signal, and then becomes the operation order. (Joint Pub 1-02) Also called OPLAN.
operations security. A process of identifying critical information and subsequently analyzing friendly actions attendant to military operations and other activities to:
b. Determine indicators adversary intelligence systems might obtain that could be interpreted or pieced together to derive critical information in time to be useful to adversaries.
c. Select and execute measures that eliminate or reduce to an acceptable level the vulnerabilities of friendly actions to adversary exploitation. Also called OPSEC. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 3-07.2)
order of battle. The identification, strength, command structure, and disposition of the personnel, units, and equipment of any military force. (Joint Pub 1-02)
photographic intelligence. The collected products of photographic interpretation, classified and evaluated for intelligence use. Also called PHOTINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
radar intelligence. Intelligence information derived from data collected by radar. Also called RADINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
real time. The absence of delay, except for the time required for the transmission by electromagnetic energy, between the occurrence of the event or the transmission of data, and the knowledge of an event, or reception of the data at some other location. (Joint Pub 1-02)
reconnaissance. A mission undertaken to obtain, by visual observation or other detection methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic characteristics of a particular area. (Joint Pub 1-02)
rules of engagement. Directives issued by competent military authority which delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. Also called ROE. (Joint Pub 1-02)
signals intelligence. A category of intelligence information comprising either individually or in combination all communications intelligence, electronics intelligence, and foreign instrumentation signals intelligence, however transmitted. Also called SIGINT. (Joint Pub 1-02)
special reconnaissance operations. Reconnaissance and surveillance actions conducted by special operations forces to obtain or verify, by visual observation or other collection methods, information concerning the capabilities, intentions, and activities of an actual or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, geographic, or demographic characteristics of a particular area. These operations include target acquisition, area assessment, and poststrike reconnaissance. Also called SR. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 3-05.5)
surveillance. The systematic observation of aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by visual, aural, electronic, photographic, or other means. (Joint Pub 1-02)
tactical control. The detailed and, usually, local direction and control of movements or maneuvers necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. Also called TACON. (Joint Pub 1-02)
target. 1. A geographical area, complex, or installation planned for capture or destruction by military forces. 2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which intelligence operations are directed. 3. An area designated and numbered for future firing. 4. In gunfire support usage, an impact burst which hits the target. (Joint Pub 1-02)
target acquisition. The detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of weapons. (Joint Pub 1-02)
target analysis. An examination of potential targets to determine military importance, priority of attack, and weapons required to obtain a desired level of damage or casualties. (Joint Pub 1-02)
targeting. The process of selecting targets and matching the appropriate response to them taking account of operational requirements and capabilities. (Joint Pub 1-02)
target system. 1. All the targets situated in a particular geographic area and functionally related. 2. A group of targets which are so related that their destruction will produce some particular effect desired by the attacker. (Joint Pub 1-02)
target system component. A set of targets belonging to one or more groups of industries and basic utilities required to produce component parts of an end product such as periscopes, or one type of a series of interrelated commodities, such as aviation gasoline. (Joint Pub 1-02)
unintentional radiation intelligence. Intelligence derived from the collection and analysis of non-information-bearing elements extracted from the electromagnetic energy unintentionally emanated by foreign devices, equipment, and systems, excluding those generated by the detonation of atomic or nuclear weapons. Also called RINT. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 2-0)
unmanned aerial vehicle. A powered, aerial vehicle that does not carry a human operator, uses aerodynamic forces to provide vehicle lift, can fly autonomously or be piloted remotely, can be expendable or recoverable, and can carry a lethal or nonlethal payload. Also called UAV. Ballistic or semi-ballistic vehicles, cruise missiles, and artillery projectiles are not considered UAVs. (This definition is provided for information and is proposed for inclusion into Joint Pub 1-02 by Joint Pub 3-55.1)