operational II Flashcards
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what makes COA
a product of JOPES
what is a COA
scheme adopted to accomplish a joint mission
“cover”
conceal yourself
coxswain
in charge o small craft. often functions as helmsman
depression in the earth made by explosion
crator
creeping barrage
fire of all units remain in the same relative position which advances in 1 step line at the same time
fire line moves forward in step
creeping barage
CrM
crisis mangment
ritical asset
so essentially and of extrordinary imprtance that is incapacitiation would have debilitating effect on nation to continue to function effectively
critical capacity
crucial enabler for COG to function
critical item
esential item which is in short supply or extected to be.
essential resource which isn in short supply
critical item
criticality assessment
identify key assets and infrastructure to support critical ops/action of DOD
*looks at cost of recovery/reconstitution (time, money, culpability, infrastructure)
major turning point/change in direction of an opeation
critical point
critical mass
minimum amount of fissionable material capable of supporting a chain reaction under precise conditions
minimum amount of fissionable material capable fo supporting a chain reaction under precise conditions
critical mass
countermine
to explode the main charge of a mine by the shock of a nearby mine or independent explosive charge
counteroffense
large scale offense taken undertaken by the defense to seize the intitivative by teh attacking ofrce
reaction
countermove
decrease WMD
counterproliferation
counterpreparation fire
intensive prearranged fire deliverd when imminent of the enemy attck is discoverd
*designated to back up enemy force and destroy the ir C2
secret challenge and resopnse
countersign
senior in-country leader on behalf of US. leads diplomatic mission
country team
coup de main
offensive operation that capitalizes on suprises and simultaenous execution fo supporting operatiosn to achieve success in stift