text: Glossary
  assign
  (DOD) To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent,
  and /or where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary
  function, or greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. (JP 3-0)
  ballistic missile
  (DOD) Any missile that does not rely upon aerodynamic surfaces to produce lift and consequently
  follows a ballistic trajectory when thrust is terminated. Also called BM. (JP 3-01)
  *classification
  The process of characterizing a detected object by its type, model, variant, nationality, and any other
  distinguishing feature or attribute.
  command
  (DOD) The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by
  virtue of rank or assignment. (JP 1)
  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. Also called C2. (JP 1)
  *complex integrated attack
  A synchronized attack of a friendly asset by a mix of air and missile threats arriving near-
  simultaneously from different directions, altitudes, and ranges.
  consolidate gains
  (Army) Activiteis to make enduring any temporary operational success and to set the conditions for a
  sustainable security environment, allowing for a transition of control to other lefitimate authorities.
  (ADP 3-0)
  control
  (Army) The regulation of forces and warfighting functions to acceomplish the mission in accordance
  with the commander’s intent. (ADP 6-0)
  coordinating altitude
  (DOD) An airspace coordinating measure that uses altitude to separate users and as the transition
  between different airspace control elements. Also called CA. (JP 3-52)
  *cover
  In air and missile defense, a fire control order that instructs a unit to assume a posture that will allow
  engagement of a target.
  critical asset list
  (DOD) A prioritized list of assets or areas, normally identified by phase of the operation and approved
  by the joint force commander, that should be defended against air and missile threats. Also called
  CAL. (JP 3-01)
  defended asset list
  (DOD) A listing of those assets from the critical asset list prioritized by the joint force commander to
  be defended with the resources available. Also called DAL. (JP 3-01)
  defensive counterair
  (DOD) All defensive measures designed to neutralize or destroy enemy forces attempting to penetrate
  or attack through friendly airspace. Also called DCA. (JP 3-01)
  *discrimination
  The process to distinguish real objects of interest from other objects or phenomena and military
  significant objects from those that are not.