An area of land, sea, and airspace, defined by a geographic combatant commander or subordinate unified commander, in which a joint force commander (normally a joint task force commander) conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission. Also called JOA. See also area of responsibility; joint special operations area. (JP 3-0)
JOINT OPERATIONS AREA
Meaning of JOINT OPERATIONS AREA in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012