PART I--ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
BMD ballistic missile defense
C2 command and control C4 command, control, communications, and computers C4I command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence
ICBM intercontinental ballistic missile IPP impact point prediction ITW/AA integrated tactical warning/attack assessment
JSCP Joint Strategic Capabilities Plan
NCA National Command Authorities NSNF nonstrategic nuclear forces NUDET nuclear detonation
SIOP Single Integrated Operational Plan SLBM sea-launched ballistic missile
TM tactical missile
USSTRATCOM US Strategic Command
WMD weapons of mass destruction
Part II--TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
command, control, communications, and computer systems. Integrated systems of doctrine, procedures, organizational structures, personnel, equipment, facilities, and communications designed to support a commander's exercise of command and control, through all phases of the operational continuum. Also called C4 systems. (Joint Pub 1-02)
conflict. An armed struggle or clash between organized parties within a nation or between nations in order to achieve limited political or military objectives. While regular forces are often involved, irregular forces frequently predominate. Conflict is often protracted, confined to a restricted geographic area, and constrained in weaponry and level of violence. Within this state, military power in response to threats may be exercised in an indirect manner while supportive of other elements of national power. Limited objectives may be achieved by the short, focused, and direct application of force. (Identified in Joint Test Pub
crisis. An incident or situation involving a threat to the United States, its territories, citizens, military forces, and possessions or vital interests that develops rapidly and creates a condition of such diplomatic, economic, political, or military importance that commitment of US military forces and resources is contemplated to achieve national objectives. (Identified in Joint Test Pub 3-0 as a term and definition for Joint Pub 1-02.)
residual forces. Unexpended portions of the remaining United States forces that have an immediate combat potential for continued military operations, and that have been deliberately withheld from utilization. (Joint Pub 1-02)
withhold (nuclear). The limiting of authority to employ nuclear weapons by denying their use within specified geographical areas or certain countries. (Joint Pub 1-02)