What does COMPONENT stand for?

What does COMPONENT mean? We have 2 definitions. Read most used COMPONENT meanings below.

COMPONENT — (DOD) 1.One of the subordinate organizations that constitute a joint force.Normally a joint force is organized with a combination of Service and functional components. (JP 1)
COMPONENT — (DOD) 2.In logistics, a part or combination of parts having a specific function, which can be installed or replaced only as an entity. (JP 4-0)Also called COMP.See also functional component command; S

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