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Glossary Glossary-6 ATP 3-09.24 30 March 2022 running estimate (Army) The continuous assessment of the current situation used to determine if the current operation is proceeding according to the commander’s intent and if planned future operations are supportable. (ADP 5-0) strike (DOD) An attack to damage or destroy an objective or a capability. (JP 3-0) suppression of enemy air defenses (DOD) Activity that neutralizes, destroys, or temporarily degrades surface-based enemy air defenses by destructive and/or disruptive means. (JP 3-01) sustainment (Army) The provision of logistics, financial management, personnel services, and health service support necessary to maintain operations until successful mission completion. (ADP 4-0) tactical command post (Army) A facility containing a tailored portion of a unit headquarters designed to control portions of an operation for a limited time. (FM 6-0) tactical control (DOD) The authority over forces that is limited to the detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. (JP 1) target acquisition (DOD) The detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit the effective employment of weapons. Also called TA. (JP 3-60) target area of interest (DOD) The geographical area where high-value targets can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces. Also called TAI. See also high-value target; target. (JP 2-01.3) targeting (DOD) The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them, considering operational requirements and capabilities. (JP 3-0) unified land operations (Army) The simultaneous execution of offense, defense, stability, and defense support of civil authorities across multiple domains to shape operational environments, prevent conflict, prevail in large-scale ground combat, and consolidate gains as part of unified action. (ADP 3-0) weapons locating radar (Army) A continuous target acquisition counterbattery system that detects in-flight projectiles, and communicates point of origin and point of impact locations. (FM 3-09)