text: Glossary
  line of effort
  In the context of joint operation planning, using the purpose (cause and effect) to focus efforts toward
  establishing operational and strategic conditions by linking multiple tasks and missions. (JP 5-0)
  line of operation
  A line that defines the interior or exterior orientation of the force in relation to the enemy or that
  connects actions on nodes and/or decisive points related in time and space to an objective(s). (JP 5-0)
  measure of effectiveness
  A criterion used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or operational environment that is
  tied to measuring the attainment of an end state, achievement of an objective, or creation of an effect.
  (JP 3-0)
  measure of performance
  A criterion used to assess friendly actions that is tied to measuring task accomplishment. (JP 3-0)
  mission command
  The exercise of authority and direction by the commander using mission orders to enable disciplined
  initiative within the commander’s intent to empower agile and adaptive leaders in the conduct of
  unified land operations. (ADP 6-0)
  mission orders
  Directives that emphasize to subordinates the results to be attained, not how they are to achieve them.
  (ADP 6-0)
  nation assistance
  Assistance rendered to a nation by foreign forces within that nation’s territory based on agreements
  mutually concluded between nations. (JP 3-0)
  nongovernmental organization
  A private, self-governing, not-for-profit organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering; and/or
  promoting education, health care, economic development, environmental protection, human rights, and
  conflict resolution; and/or encouraging the establishment of democratic institutions and civil society.
  (JP 3-08)
  operational approach
  A description of the broad actions the force must take to transform current conditions into those
  desired at end state. (JP 3-0)
  operational environment
  A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of
  capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. (JP 3-0)
  public affairs
  Those public information, command information, and community engagement activities directed
  toward both the external and internal publics with interest in the Department of Defense. (JP 3-61)
  rules of engagement
  Directives issued by competent military authority that delineate the circumstances and limitations
  under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces
  encountered. (JP 1-04)
  running estimate
  The continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is
  proceeding according to the commander’s intent and if planned future operations are supportable.
  (ADP 5-0)