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coordinating review authority

An agency appointed by a Service or combatant command to coordinate with and assist the primary review authority in joint doctrine development and maintenance.

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terrestrial environment

The Earth's land area, including its man-made and natural surface and sub-surface features, and its interfaces and interactions with the atmosphere and the oceans.

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combat search and rescue

The tactics, techniques, and procedures performed by forces to effect the recovery of isolated personnel during combat.

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Adaptive Planning and Execution system

A Department of Defense system of joint policies, processes, procedures, and reporting structures, supported by communications and information technology, that is used by the joint planning and execution community to monitor, plan, and execute mobilization, deployment, employment, sustainment, redeployment, and demobilization activities associated with joint operations.

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lead aircraft

An aircraft in the van of two or more aircraft.

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