ATP-5-0-2-1 Staff Reference Guide Volume 1 Download
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Glossary 382 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 clear A tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove all enemy forces and eliminate organized resistance within an assigned area. (FM 3-90-1) close area The portion of the commander’s area of operations Where the majority of subordinate maneuver forces conduct close combat. (ADP 3-0) collaborative planning Two or more echlons planning together in real time, sharing information, perceptions, and ideas to develop their respective plans simultaneously. (ADP 5-0) combat power The total means of destructive, constructive, and information capabilities that a military unit or formation can apply at a given time. (ADP 3-0) command The authority that a commander in the armed forces lawfully exercises over subordinates by virtue of rank or assignment. (JP 1) 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) commander’s visualization The mental process of developing situational understanding , determining desired end state, and envisioning an operational approach by which the force will achieve that end state. (ADP 5-0) commander’s critical information requirement An information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making. (JP 3-0) common operational picture A display of relevant information within a commander’s area of interest tailored to the user’s requirements and based on common data and information shared by more than one command. (ADP 6-0) confirmation brief A brief subordinate leaders give to the higher commander immediately after the operation order is given to confirm understanding. (ADP 5-0) continuity of care Attempt to maintain the role of care during movement between roles at least equal to the role of care at the originating role. consolidation area The portion of the land commander’s area of operations that may be designated to facilitate freedom of action, consolidate gains through decisive action, and set conditions to transition the area of operations to follow on forces or other legitimate authorities. (ADP 3-0) constraint A restriction placed on the command by a higher command. A constraint dictates an action or inaction, thus restricting the freedom of action of a subordinate commander. (FM 6-0) contain A tactical mission task that requires the commander to stop, hold, or surround enemy forces or to cause them to center their activity on a given front and prevent them from withdrawing any part of their forces for use elsewhere. (FM 3-90-1)