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Glossary Glossary-6 ATP 3-09.42 1 March 2016 joint fires observer A trained Service member who can request, adjust, and control surface-to-surface fires, provide targeting information in support of Type 2 and 3 close air support terminal attack control, and perform autonomous terminal guidance operations. Also called JFO. (JP 3-09.3) joint terminal attack controller A qualified (certified) Service member who, from a forward position, directs the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support and other offensive air operations. Also called JTAC. (JP 3-09.3) joint terminal attack team A combination of attack and/or scout rotary-wing aircraft and fixedwing 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) kill box A three-dimensional permissive fire support coordination measure with an associated airspace coordinating measure used to facilitate the integration of fires. (JP 3-09). lodgment A designated area in a hostile or potentially hostile operational area that, when seized and held, makes the continuous landing of troops and materiel possible and provides maneuver space for subsequent operations. (JP 3-18). marking obscuration Obscuration effects that are employed to mark targets for destruction by lethal fires, identify friendly positions and locations, and provide a form of prearranged area of operations communications. (ATP 3-11.50) measure of effectiveness A criterion used to assess changes in system behavior, capability, or operational environment that is tied to measuring the attainment of an end state, achievement of an objective, or creation of an effect. Also called MOE. See also combat assessment; mission. (JP 3-0) measure of performance A criterion used to assess friendly actions that is tied to measuring task accomplishment. Also called MOP. (JP 3-0) mensuration The process of measurement of a feature or location on the earth to determine an absolute latitude, longitude, and elevation. (JP 3-60). mobile defense A defensive task that concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through a decisive attack by a striking force. (ADRP 3-90) movement to contact (Army) An offensive task designed to develop the situation and establish or regain contact. (ADRP 3- 90) no-strike list A list of objects or entities characterized as protected from the effects of military operations under international law and/or rules of engagement. (JP 3-60) obscuration The employment of materials into the environment that degrade optical and/or electro-optical capabilities within select portions of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to deny acquisition by or deceive an enemy or adversary. (ATP 3-11.50) offensive task A task conducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain, resources, and population centers. (ADRP 3-0)