Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

Abstract

The Joint Publication (JP) 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, sets forth standard US military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the Armed Forces of the United States. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved Department of Defense (DOD) terminology for general use by all DOD components. This publication supplements standard English-language dictionaries and standardizes military and associated terminology to improve communication and mutual understanding within DOD, with other federal agencies, and among the United States and its allies. This publication applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Services, the Joint Staff, combatant commands, DOD agencies, and all other DOD components. It is the primary terminology source when preparing correspondence, to include policy, strategy, doctrine, and planning documents.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 08, 2010
Accession Number
AD1024397

Entities

People

  • William E. Gortney

Organizations

  • Joint Chiefs of Staff

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Electronic Warfare
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Areas
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Force Levels
  • Military Organizations
  • Military Science
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Library and Information Science