ATP-3-09-90 Division Artillery Operations and Fire Support Download
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Glossary ATP 3-09.90 Glossary-3 deep area The portion of the commander’s area of operations that is not assigned to subordinate units. (ADRP 3- 0) defensive task A task conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability tasks. (ADRP 3-0) effect 1. The physical or behavioral state of a system that results from an action, a set of actions, or another effect. 2. The result, outcome, or consequence of an action. 3. A change to a condition, behavior, or degree of freedom. (JP 3-0) fire plan A tactical plan for using the weapons of a unit or formation so that their fire will be coordinated. (FM 3-09) fire support Fires that directly support land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations forces to engage enemy forces, combat formations, and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives. (JP 3-09) fire support coordination The planning and executing of fire so that targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of weapons. (JP 3-09) fire support coordination measure A measure employed by commanders to facilitate the rapid engagement of targets and simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly forces. (JP 3-0) fire support plan A plan that 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 The use of weapon systems or other actions to create specific lethal or nonlethal effects on a target. (JP 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) function A practical grouping of tasks and systems (people, organizations, information, and processes) united by a common purpose. (ADP 1-01) 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 target A target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. (JP 3-60) 12 October 2017