text: Chapter 1
  collection requirements management — (DOD) The authoritative development and control of collection,
  processing, exploitation, and/or reporting requirements that normally result in either the direct tasking of
  requirements to units over which the commander has authority, or the generation of tasking requests to
  collection management authorities at a higher, lower, or lateral echelon to accomplish the collection mission.
  (JP 2-0) Also called CRM.
  collective protection — (DOD) The protection provided to a group of individuals that permits relaxation of
  individual chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protection. (JP 3-11) Also called COLPRO.
  column formation — A movement formation with elements arranged one behind another. (FM 3-90)
  combat and operational stress control — A coordinated program of actions taken by military leadership to
  prevent, identify, and manage reactions to traumatic events that may affect exposed organizations and
  individuals during unified land operations. (FM 4-02)
  combat assessment — (DOD) The determination of the overall effectiveness of force employment during
  military operations. (JP 3-60) Also called CA.
  combat camera — (DOD) Specially-trained expeditionary forces from Service-designated units capable of
  providing high-quality directed visual information during military operations. (JP 3-61) Also called COMCAM.
  combat identification — (DOD) The process of attaining an accurate characterization of detected objects in the
  operational environment sufficient to support an engagement decision. (JP 3-09) Also called CID.
  combat information — A report that is gathered by or provided to the tactical commander which, due to its
  highly perishable nature or the criticality of the situation, cannot be processed into tactical intelligence before
  being used to support decision making. (FM 2-0)
  combat lifesaver — A nonmedical Soldier trained to provide enhanced first aid as a secondary mission. (FM 4-
  02)
  combat load — The minimum mission-essential equipment and supplies as determined by the commander
  responsible for carrying out the mission, required for Soldiers to fight and survive immediate combat
  operations. (FM 4-40)
  combat outpost — A reinforced observation post capable of conducting limited combat operations. (FM 3-90)
  combat patrol — A patrol that provides security and harasses, destroys, or captures enemy troops, equipment,
  or installations. (ATP 3-21.8)
  combat power — (DOD) The total means of destruction and/or disruptive force which a military unit/formation
  can apply against the opponent at a given time. (JP 3-0) (Army) The total means of destructive, constructive,
  and information capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time. (ADP 3-0)
  combat search and rescue — (DOD) The tactics, techniques, and procedures performed by forces to effect the
  recovery of isolated personnel during combat. (JP 3-50) Also called CSAR.
  combatant command — (DOD) A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single
  commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the
  advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. (JP 1 Volume 2) Also called CCMD.
  combatant command (command authority) — (DOD) Nontransferable command authority, which cannot be
  delegated, 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. (JP 1 Volume 2) Also called COCOM.
  combatant command historian — The senior joint historian with overall staff responsibility for developing
  historical policy and plans for the combatant command and executing joint historical operations within the
  combatant command’s area of responsibility. (ATP 1-20)
  combatant commander — (DOD) A commander of one of the unified or specified combatant commands
  established by the President. (JP 3-0) Also called CCDR.
  combination yard — Yard that is a combination of receiving, classifying, and departure facilities. (ATP 4-14)
  combined arms — The synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect greater than if
  each arm was used separately or sequentially. (ADP 3-0)
  combined arms team — (DOD) The full integration and application of two or more arms or elements of one
  Service into an operation. (JP 3-18)
  command — (DOD) 1. The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates
  by virtue of rank or assignment. 2. An order given by a commander. (JP 1-0). Also called CMD.
  command and control — (DOD) The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander
  over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. (JP 1 Volume 2) Also called C2.