Definition: (DOD) The environment, factors, and conditions which must be understood to successfully apply combat power, protect the force, or complete the mission. This includes the air, land, sea, space, and the included enemy and friendly forces, facilities, weather, terrain, the electromagnetic spectrum, and information environment within the operational areas and areas of interest.See also joint intelligence preparation of the battlespace.

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Information Courtesy of Department of Defense

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