What is defined as locations in time and space, physical, virtual, and cognitive, where the full optimization of the employment of cross-domain capabilities generates a marked advantage over an enemy?

The concept described in the question aligns with the definition of convergence, which refers to the points of intersection across various domains—air, land, sea, space, and cyber—where forces can maximize their capabilities to achieve significant military advantages over an adversary. In this context, convergence highlights the importance of integrating cross-domain operations effectively. By operating at these locations in time and space, commanders can exploit vulnerabilities in enemy operations, creating a strategic edge.

Operational environment is broader and includes all the conditions, circumstances, and influences affecting the employment of capabilities and decisions. While this encompasses convergence, it does not specifically highlight the optimization aspect.

Multi-domain operations are a military strategy that seeks to integrate the capabilities across different domains. While closely related, it does not specifically define the critical points of conjunction that deliver marked advantage through optimization.

Strategic advantages are the benefits gained over an adversary through superior positioning, technology, or other means; however, this term does not specifically refer to the intersections of various operational dimensions or the optimization of cross-domain capabilities. Each of these alternative concepts emerges from different contexts within military strategy but does not encapsulate the precise meaning of how convergence is defined in relation to cross-domain capabilities.