Definitions for "Joint Task Force"
A force composed of assigned or attached elements of the Navy, Army and Air Force, or two or more of these Services, which is constituted and so designated by a designated higher authority, including the commander of a unified command, a specified command or an existing joint task force.
A joint force that is constituted and so designated by the Secretary of Defense, a combatant commander, a subunified commander, or an existing joint task force commander. (JCS/J7/Joint Doctrine Division memo dtd 20 Oct 94)
a force composed of assigned or attached elements of two or more services and constituted by appropriate authority for a specific or limited purpose or missions of short duration.