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-5 fire support plan A plan that addresses each means of fire support available and describes how Army indirect fires, joint fires, and target acquisition are integrated with maneuver to facilitate operational success. (FM 3-09) fire support planning The continuing process of analyzing, allocating, and scheduling fires to describe how fires are used to facilitate the actions of the maneuver force. (FM 3-09) fires warfighting function The related tasks and systems that provide collective and coordinated use of Army indirect fires, air and missile defense, and joint fires through the targeting process. (ADRP 3-0) forcible entry The seizing and holding of a military lodgment in the face of armed opposition. (JP 3-18). forward air controller A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer, normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party, who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. (JP 3-09.3) forward air controller (airborne) A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer, normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party, who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. (JP 3-09.3) forward observer An observer operating with front line troops and trained to adjust ground or naval gunfire and pass back battlefield information. In the absence of a forward air controller, the observer may control close air support strikes. Also called FO. (JP 3-09) gap-crossing operation A mobility operation consisting of river crossing, brigade-level crossing, and special gap-crossing operations conducted to project combat power across a linear obstacle (wet or dry gap). (ATTP 3-90.4) group of targets Two or more targets on which fire is desired simultaneously. A group of targets is designated by a letter/number combination or a nickname. (ATP 3-09.30) high-payoff target A target whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the friendly course of action. (JP 3-60) high-payoff target list A prioritized list of high-payoff targets by phase of the operation. (FM 3-09) high-value individual A person on interest who is identified, surveilled, tracked, influenced or engaged. (ATP 3-60) high-value target A target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. (JP 3-60) intelligence preparation of the battlefield/battlespace (Army, Marine Corps) The systematic process of analyzing the mission variables of enemy, terrain, weather, and civil considerations in an area of interest to determine their effect on operations. (Marine Corps) The systematic, continuous process of analyzing the threat and environment in a specific geographic area. Also called IPB. (ATP 2-01.3/MCRP 2-3A) joint air attack team A combination of attack and/or scout rotary-wing aircraft and fixed wing close air support aircraft operating together to locate and attack high priority targets and other targets of opportunity. Also called JAAT. (JP 3-09.3)