command (1)
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The authority that a commander in the military service lawfully
exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment.
Command includes the authority and responsibility for effectively
using available resources, and for planning and controlling the employment of military or other peacekeeping forces in pursuit of assigned missions. It also includes responsibility for the health,
welfare, morale, and discipline of assigned personnel.
Example: The general was subsequently given overall
command of the operation.
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command (2)
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An order given by a commander, that is, the will of the commander
expressed for the purpose of bringing about a particular action.
Example: At the signal, the command was given to deploy.
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command (3)
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A unit, a group of units, an organization, or an area under the
authority of one individual.
Example: Command approval would be necessary prior to
any further action being taken.
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command & control
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C2
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The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated
commander over the forces involved in the accomplishment of
a mission. Command and control functions are performed by the commander through an arrangement of personnel, equipment,
and communications, plus other facilities and procedures.
Example: C2 was vested in the naval commander, who was
better placed to direct the operation from off shore.
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command & control system
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The facilities, equipment, communications, procedures, and
personnel essential to a commander for planning, directing,
and controlling the operations of forces in pursuit of
an assigned mission.
Example: The C2 resources would include a cipher unit
to monitor enemy communications.
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command channel
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Another term for 'chain of command'.
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command net
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A communications network which connects one level of command
with some or all of its subordinate levels for the purpose
of command and control.
Example: The message was immediately sent out on the command
net, so that all units would be aware of the arrival.
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command post
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The headquarters of a unit or sub-unit, where the commander and
the commander's staff operate.
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command, control, communication, computer & intelligence
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C4I
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Integrated systems of doctrine, procedures, organisational structures,
personnel, equipment, facilities, and communications designed to
support a commander's exercise of command and control across
the range of military operations.
Example: The AWACS would provide C4I within theatre.
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command, control, communication & intelligence
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C3I
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Integrated systems of doctrine, procedures, organisational structures,
personnel, equipment, facilities, and communications designed to
support a commander's exercise of command and control across
the range of military operations.
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commander
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The officer or other individual in charge of a unit or operation.
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commanding officer
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CO
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A commanding officer commands a unit of the size of a battalion.
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commando
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A name given to a soldier or military unit that is specially trained
to conduct dangerous operations, eg special operations forces
(SOF) or the US Navy sea-air-land commandos (Seals).
Example: A commando squadron was deployed from the carrier,
which was positioned just off the coast and well within the range
of the Sea King helicopters.
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commissariat
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Military department which supplies food and equipment.
Example: During the morning break, the 2 met in the commissariat.
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commissary
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The head of a military department that supplies food
and equipment.
Example: During lunch, the commissary made an appearance
and apologised for the quality of the rations.
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communications & electronics operating instructions
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CEOI
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Standing operating procedures relating to the available
communications facilities, including satellite, radio,
and landline communications.
Example: According to CEOIs, the facility was not to be used during
silent-running conditions.
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communications centre
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COMCEN
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An agency charged with the responsibility for handling and
controlling communications traffic. The centre normally
includes transmitting and receiving facilities.
Example: The COMCEN had been a priority target for the
enemy; however, it had survived.
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communications net
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An organization of receiving and/or transmitting stations capable of direct communications on a common channel or frequency.
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company
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COY;
coy
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The basic administrative and tactical unit. It is subordinate to
a battalion and consists of several platoons, normally 3 or 4 rifle platoons and a heavy weapons platoon.
Example: The coy was deployed as soon as the coast was clear.
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company aid post
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CAP
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A medical facility manned and equipped to provide advanced
first aid to casualties.
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compatibility
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The capability of 2 or more items or components of equipment to
exist or function in the same system or environment
without mutual interference.
Example: The compatibility factor was not a problem and all the
ammunition was useable.
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compo
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An informal word for food supplies.
Example: He hated compo and wished that the army would
provide better rations for its troops.
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computer security
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COMPUSEC
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The protection resulting from all measures to deny unauthorized
access and exploitation of friendly computer systems.
Example: There was a high degree of COMPUS EC and the
C4I systems remained secure.
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concealment
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Protection from observation or surveillance.
Example: The netting was utilised for the purpose of
concealment and proved highly effective.
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concentration area
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1. An area, usually in the theatre of operations, where troops
are assembled before beginning active operations.
2. A limited area on which a volume of gunfire is directed
within a limited time.
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confirmation of information
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The reporting of an item of information for the second time,
preferably by a different reliable independent source.
Example: Confirmation of information would be important, indeed essential, to confirm the detail passed.
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conflicting parties
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The 2 or more different countries, factions etc taking part in
a conflict. The term 'parties to the conflict' is also used.
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confrontation line
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CL
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A general line, marking on a map, etc delineating the location
where 2 opposing forces are engaged.
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confrontational attitude
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The positioning, movement, or general state of forces which
suggests that they are prepared or about to enter into conflict.
Example: The enemy certainly appeared to be adopting a
confrontational attitude by assuming the new positions.
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connecting route
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A route which allows access between the main routes through or
around an area.
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constable
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A police officer of the lowest rank.
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construction engineering officer
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CEO
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An officer responsible for planning and management of the
construction of structures (design of structures, cost estimating,
planning and scheduling, materials procurement, equipment
selection and cost control).
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consumption rate
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The average quantity of an item consumed or expended during a
given time interval, expressed in the most appropriate unit of measurement.
Example: At the consumption rate estimated, litres per hour,
the supply of fuel would soon be consumed.
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'contact lost'
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A term used when tracking a target, to signify that it is temporarily
lost, but believed to be still within the area of visual, sonar or radar
coverage and therefore the termination of tracking is not warranted.
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contact mine
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A mine detonated by physical contact.
Example: The enemy had laid contact mines at the entrance
to the river.
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contact point
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CP
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1. An easily identifiable point on the terrain where 2 or
more units are required to make contact.
2. The position at which a mission leader makes radio
contact with an air control agency.
3. A location where an escaped
person can establish contact with friendly forces.
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contact procedures
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In evasion and recovery operations, contact procedures are those
pre-designated actions to be taken on link-up, and prior
to link-up, between the 2 parties in, hostile territory, with a
view to facilitating the return of escaped
persons to friendly control.
Example: Prior to departure, the commander ran briefly
through the contact procedures.
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contact report
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A report indicating any kind of detection of the enemy.
Example: Once clear of the danger area, the aircraft filed
a contact report confirming the party's position.
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contain
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To stop, delay, or surround the forces of the enemy, or to cause the enemy to centre its activity on a given front, with the effect of
preventing the withdrawal of any part of the enemy forces
for use elsewhere.
Example: There was a need to contain the fleet of patrol craft
within the confines of the river.
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contamination
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1. Damage or harm caused to personnel, areas, objects, and
structures as a result of contact with radioactive material,
or biological or chemical agents.
2. The state of food or water such that its is unfit for human or
animal consumption because of the presence of harmful chemicals, radioactive elements, bacteria or similar organisms, waste
products, or the by-products of decomposition.
Example: To avoid contamination, NBCD measures were
implemented without delay.
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contingency
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An emergency involving military forces that is caused by a
natural disaster, terrorists, subversives, or by the military
operations themselves. Owing to the uncertainty of the situation, contingencies require plans, rapid response, and special procedures
to ensure the safety and readiness of personnel, installations,
and equipment.
Example: As soon as the presence of the terrorists became
known, the contingency plan was implemented.
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contingency operation
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A military operation in which members of the Armed Forces
are or may become involved in hostilities against an enemy
or opposing force.
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contingency operation plan
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COP
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A formal directive in the same format as operation orders, designed
to meet a contingency which is expected, but not yet imminent.
Example: In accordance with the COP, the naval force was
placed on 30-minute readiness.
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contingency planning
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The preparation of likely courses of action dealing with a range of
potential scenarios. This involves activities such as the preparation of
maps, the identification of sources of equipment and supplies, the
identification of communications needs, and the identification
of possible troop-contributing states.
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contingent
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CON
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A group of troops and military units coming from a particular
nation. The term is mostly found in conjunction with the
designation of the nation, eg 'Austrian Contingent' (AUSCON),
'British Contingent' (BRITCON),'Canadian Contingent' (CANCON).
Example: The force that would respond to that particular
emergency comprised BRITCON and CANCON contingents.
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contingent commander
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CCOMD
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The officer in charge who commands the contingent
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contingent rotation officer
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CRO
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The military officer responsible for coordinating the changeover
between different national contingents.
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continuity of command
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The unbroken or uninterrupted nature of the authority of an
individual in the Armed Forces over subordinate military forces,
or the degree to which this remains unbroken, for example during
hostilities or in the event of transition between different commanders.
Example: Continuity of command had been essential to ensure
the smooth transition from one combat phase to another.
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continuity of operations
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COOP
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The unbroken or uninterrupted exercise of the functions, tasks, or
duties necessary to accomplish a military action or mission
in pursuit of a national military strategy.
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continuous fire
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1. Weapons fire conducted at a normal rate without interruption
caused by, for example, the necessity to make
adjustments or corrections.
2. The loading and firing of a weapon at a specified rate
or as rapidly as is consistent with accuracy. Firing
would continue until terminated by the command 'end of mission'
or should it be temporarily suspended by the command
'cease loading' or 'check firing'.
Example: Once on the beach, the unit came under continuous
fire from enemy positions among the trees.
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contract maintenance
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The maintenance of equipment, performed under contract by
commercial organizations.
Example: The firm responsible for contract maintenance
had been poorly managed, which had resulted in costly delays
to the operation.
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control area
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Controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified
height above the Earth's surface.
Example: During its return to base ,the aircraft had infringed
an active control area, which had placed the crew in danger.
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control point
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1. Another term for a checkpoint.
2. An identifiable position marked by, for example, a buoy,
boat, aircraft, signalling device, or conspicuous feature of the
terrain. The position is given a name or number and used
as an aid to navigation or for the control of ships, boats,
or aircraft.
3. A point located by a ground survey with which a
corresponding point on a photograph is matched as a check.
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