ATP-3-09-42 Fire Support for the Brigade Combat Team Download
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Glossary 1 March 2016 ATP 3-09.42 Glossary-3 air tasking order A method used to task and disseminate to components, subordinate units, and command and control agencies projected sorties, capabilities, and/or forces to targets and specific missions. (JP 3-30)area defense A defensive task that concentrates on denying enemy forces access to designated terrain for a specific time rather than destroying the enemy outright. (ADRP 3-90) attack guidance matrix A matrix, approved by the commander, which addresses which targets will be attacked, how, when, and the desired effects. (ATP 3-60) call for fire A request for fire containing data necessary for obtaining the required fire on a target. (FM 3-09) clearance of fires 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) close combat Warfare carried out on land in a direct-fire fight, supported by direct and indirect fires, and other assets. (ADRP 3-0)) collateral damage Unintentional or incidental injury or damage to persons or objects that would not be lawful military targets in the circumstances ruling at the time. (JP 3-60) commander’s intent A clear and concise expression of the purpose of the operation and the desired military end state that supports mission command, provides focus to the staff, and helps subordinate and supporting commanders act to achieve the commander’s desired results without further orders, even when the operation does not unfold as planned. (JP 3-0) common grid Refers to all firing and target-locating elements within a unified command located and oriented, to prescribed accuracies, with respect to a single three-dimensional datum. (Note: the U.S. Marine Corps terminology is common survey). (FM 3-09) complex terrain A geographical area consisting of an urban center larger than a village and/or of two or more types of restrictive terrain or environmental conditions occupying the same space. (ATP 3-34.80) concept of operations (Army) A statement that directs the manner in which subordinate units cooperate to accomplish the mission and establishes the sequence of actions the force will use to achieve the end state. (ADRP 5-0) counterfire Fire intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons. (JP 3-09) counterpreparation fire Intensive prearranged fire delivered when the imminence of the enemy attack is discovered. (FM 3-09) critical asset list A prioritized list of assets or areas, normally identified by phase of the operation and approved by the joint force commander, that should be defended against air and missile threats. (JP 3-01) decisive action (Army) The continuous, simultaneous combinations of offensive, defensive, and stability or defense support of civil authorities tasks. (ADRP 3-0)