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Joint Doctrine Planning Conference
A forum convened by the Joint Staff J-7 that meets semiannually to address and vote on project proposals; discuss key joint doctrinal and operational issues; discuss potential changes to the joint doctrine development process; keep up to date on the status of the joint publication projects and emerging publications; and keep abreast of other initiatives of interest to the members.
View Other Definitionsarea of influence
A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander's command or control.
View Other Definitionscommanding officer of troops
On a ship that has embarked units, a designated officer (usually the senior embarking unit commander) who is responsible for the administration, discipline, and training of all embarked units.
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An organization that sorts and distributes inbound cargo from wholesale supply sources (airlifted, sealifted, and ground transportable) and/or from within the theater.
View Other Definitionsimmediate air support
Air support to meet specific requests which arise during the course of a battle and which by their nature cannot be planned in advance.
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