Dated 8 November 2010  (As Amended Through 15 Feb 2016)​​​​​​

482 pages.

1. Scope

The Joint Publication 1-02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms sets forth standard US military and associated terminology to encompass the joint activity of the Armed Forces of the United States. These military and associated terms, together with their definitions, constitute approved Department of Defense (DOD) terminology for general use by all DOD components.

2. Purpose

This publication supplements standard English-language dictionaries and standardizes military and associated terminology to improve communication and mutual understanding within DOD, with other federal agencies, and among the United States and its allies.

3. Application

This publication applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Services, the Joint Staff, combatant commands, DOD agencies, and all other DOD components. It is the primary terminology source when preparing correspondence, to include policy, strategy, doctrine, and planning documents.

4. Publication Format

This edition of JP 1-02 has been published in two basic parts:

1. 1. Terms and definitions. These are annotated with the source publication.

1. 2. Abbreviations and acronyms. The source publication establishes the authoritative context for proper understanding and management of the associated term.

This book is a "BIG" (the size of a regular piece of paper) size - Coil binding is used to allow for easy page flipping with no binding.

This website also has this book in "mini" size (half the size of a regular sheet of paper). A popular size to carry anywhere (briefcase, large pocket, purse) but the print is large enough for easy reading.

The Color covers are laminated for weather protection.