ATP-3-09-24 The Field Artillery Brigade Download
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Glossary 30 March 2022 ATP 3-09.24 Glossary-3 assign (DOD) To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent, and/or where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary function, or greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. (JP 3-0) attach (DOD) The placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively temporary. (JP 3-0) attack (Army) A type of offensive operation that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes and secures terrain, or both. (ADP 3-90) brigade support area (Army) A designated area in which sustainment elements locate to provide support to a brigade. (ATP 4-90). clearance of fires (Army) The process by which the supported commander ensures that fires or their effects will have no unintended consequences on friendly units or the scheme of maneuver. ( FM 3-09) combat load (Army) The minimum mission-essential equipment and supplies as determined by the commander responsible for carrying out the mission, required for Soldiers to fight and survive immediate combat operations. (FM 4-40) command group (Army) The commander and selected staff members who assist the commander in controlling operations away from a command post. (FM 6-0) command post (Army) A unit headquarters where the commander and staff perform their activities. (FM 6-0) command post cell (Army) A grouping of personnel and equipment organized by warfighting function or by planning horizon to facilitate the exercise of mission command. (FM 6-0) counterfire (DOD) Fire intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons. (JP 3-09) defensive operation (Army) An operation to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability operations. (ADP 3-0) direct support (DOD) A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance. Also called DS. (JP 3-09.3) (Army) A support relationship requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance. (FM 3-0) early-entry command post (Army) A lead element of a headquarters designed to control operations until the remaining portions of the headquarters are deployed and operational. (FM 6-0) electromagnetic warfare (DOD) Military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy. Also called EW. (JP 3-85) execution (Army) The act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission and adjust operations based on changes in the situation. (ADP 5-0)