text: Glossary
  bypass criteria
  Measures established by higher echelon headquarters that specify the conditions and size under which
  enemy units and contact may be avoided. (ADP 3-90)
  chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense
  (DOD) Measures taken to minimize or negate the vulnerabilities to, and/or effects of, a chemical,
  biological, radiological, or nuclear hazard or incident. (JP 3-11)
  chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear environment
  (DOD) An operational environment that includes chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats
  and hazards and their potential resulting effects. (JP 3-11)
  chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear protection
  Measures taken to keep chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear threats and hazards from having
  an adverse effect on personnel, equipment, and facilities. (ATP 3-11.32)
  civil considerations
  The influence of manmade infrastructure, civilian institutions, and attitudes and activities of the
  civilian leaders, populations, and organizations within an area of operations on the conduct of military
  operations. (ADP 6-0)
  close area
  The portion of a commander’s area of operations where the majority of subordinate maneuver forces
  conduct close combat. (ADP3-0)
  close combat
  Warfare carried out on land in a direct-fire fight, supported by direct and indirect fires, and other
  assets. (ADP 3-0)
  collaborative planning
  Two or more echelons planning together in real time, sharing information, perceptions, and ideas to
  develop their respecitive plans simulaneously. (ADP 5-0)
  combat information
  (DOD) Unevaluated data, gathered by or provided directly to the tactical commander which, due to its
  highly perishable nature or the criticality of the situation, cannot be processed into tactical intelligence
  in time to satisfy the user’s tactical intelligence requirements. (JP 2-01)
  combat outpost
  A reinforced observation post capable of conducting limited combat operations. (FM 3-90-2)
  combat power
  (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)
  combined arms
  The synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect greater than if each
  element was used separately or sequentially. (ADP 3-0)
  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 mission. (JP 1)
  command and control system
  (Army) The arrangement of people, processes, networks, and command posts that enable commanders
  to conduct operations. (ADP 6-0)