Definition: (DOD) 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. Joint operations areas are
particularly useful when operations are limited in scope and geographic area or
when operations are to be conducted on the boundaries between theaters. Also
called JOA. See also area of responsibility; joint special operations area.
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