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Glossary Glossary-2 ATP 3-94.2 1 September 2016 area of influence A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support sytems normally under the commander’s command or control. (JP 3-0) area of interest That area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, areas adjacent thereto, and extending into enemy territory. This area also includes areas occupied by enemy forces who could jeopardize the accomplishment of the mission. (JP 3-0) area of operations An operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and maritime forces that should be large enough to accomplish their missions and protect their forces. (JP 3-0) combined arms The synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect greater than if each arm was used separately or sequentially. (ADRP 3-0) commander’s visualization The mental process of developing situational understanding, determining desired end state, and envisioning an operatoin approach by which the force will achieve that end state. (ADP 5-0) cyber electromagnetic activities Activities leveraged to seize, retain, and exploit an advantage over adversaires and enemies in both cyberspace and the electromagnetic spectrum, while simultaneously denying and degrading adversary and enemy use of the same and protecting the mission command system. (ADRP 3-0) decision support matrix A written record of a war-gamed course of action that describes decision points and associated actions at those decision points. Also called DSM. (ADRP 5-0) decision support template A combined intelligence and operations graphic based on the results of wargaming that depicts decision points, timelines associated with movement of forces and the flow of the operation, and other key items of information required to execute a specific friendly course of action. Also called DST. (JP 2-01.3) fire support coordination line A fire support coordination measure established by the land or amphibious force commander to support common objectives within an area of operation; beyond which all fires must be coordinated with affected commanders prior to engagement, and short of the line, all fires must be coodinated with the establishing commander prior to engagement. Also called FSCL. (JP 3-09) information collection An activity that synchronzies and integrates the planning and employment of sensors and assets as well as the processing, exploitation, and dissemination systems in direct support of current and future operations. (FM 3-55) information operations The integrated employment, during military operations, of information-related capabilities in concert with other lines of operation to influence, disrupt, corrup, or usurp the decision-making of adversaires and potential adversaries while protecting our own. Also called IO. (JP 3-13) liaison That contact or intercommunication maintained between elements of military forces or other agenices to ensure mutual understanding and unity of purpose and action. (JP 3-08) main effort A designated subordinate unit whose mission at a given point in time is most critical to overall mission success. (ADRP 3-0)