text: Glossary
  command and control warfighting function
  The related tasks and a system that enable commanders to synchronize and converge all elements of
  power. (ADP 3-0)
  command post
  A unit headquarters where the commander and staff perform their activities. (FM 6-0)
  command post cell
  A grouping of personnel and equipment organized by warfighting function or by planning horizon to
  facilitate the exercise of mission command. (FM 6-0)
  commander’s critical information requirements
  (DOD) An information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely
  decision making. (JP 3-0)
  commander’s intent
  (DOD) A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end
  state that supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting
  commanders act to achieve the commander’s desired results without further orders, even when the
  operation does not unfold as planned. (JP 3-0)
  common operational picture
  (Army) A display of relevant information within a commander’s area of interest tailored to the user’s
  requirements and based on common data and information shared by more than one command.
  (ADP6-0)
  complex terrain
  A geographical area consisting of an urban center larger than a village and/or of two or more types of
  restrictive terrain or environmental conditions occupying the samespace. (ATP 3-34.80)
  *concealment
  Protection from observation or surveillance.
  concept of operations
  (Army) A statement that directs the manner in which subordinate units cooperate to accomplish the
  mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force will use to achieve the end state. (ADP 5-0)
  confirmation brief
  A briefing subordinate leaders give to the higher commander immediately after the operation order is
  given to confirm understanding. (ADP 5-0)
  consolidate gains
  Activities 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 legitimate authorities.
  (ADP 3-0)
  consolidation
  Organizing and strengthening a newly captured position so thatit can be used against the enemy.
  (FM3-90-1)
  consolidation area
  The portion of the land commander’s area of operations that may be designated to facilitate freedom of
  action, consolidate gains through decisive action, and set conditions to transition the area of operations
  to follow on forces or other legitimate authorities. (ADP 3-0)
  contamination mitigation
  (DOD) The planning and actions taken to prepare for, respond to, and recover from contamination
  associated with all chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats and hazards to continue
  military operations. (JP 3-11)