ATP-5-0-2-1 Staff Reference Guide Volume 1 Download

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Glossary 386 ATP 5-0.2-1 07 December 2020 essential task A specified or implied task that must be executed to accomplish the mission. (FM 6-0) event template A guide for collection planning that depicts the named areas of interest where activity, or its lack of activity, will indicate which course of action the adversary has adopted. (JP 2-01.3) execution The act of putting a plan into action by applying combat power to accomplish the mission and adjusting operations based on changes in the situation. (ADP 5-0) execution matrix A visual representation of subordinate tasks in relationship to each other over time. (ADP 5-0) exfiltrate A tactical mission task where a commander removes Soldiers or units from areas under enemy control by stealth, deception, surprise, or clandestine means. (FM 3-90-1) exploitation A type of offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth. (ADP 3-90) feint In military deception, an offensive action involving contact with the adversary conducted for the purpose of deceiving the adversary as to the location and/or time of the actual main offensive action. (JP 3-13.4) field maintenance On system maintenance, repair and return to the user including maintenance actions performed by operators. (FM 4-30) fix A tactical mission task where a commander prevents the enemy force from moving any part of that force from a specific location for a specific period. Fix is also an obstacle effect that focuses fire planning and obstacle effort to slow an attacker’s movement within a specified area, normally an engagement area. (FM 3-90-1) follow and assume A tactical mission task in which a second committed force follows a force conducting an offensive task and is prepared to continue the mission if the lead force is fixed, attrited, or unable to continue. (FM 3-90-1) follow and support A tactical mission task in which a committed force follows and supports a lead force conducting an offensive task. (FM 3-90-1) forward arming and refueling point A temporary facility, organized, equipped, and deployed to provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat. Also called FARP. (JP 3-09.3) forward passage of lines Occurs when a unit passes through another unit’s positions while moving toward the enemy. (ADP 3-90) friendly force information requirement Information the commander and staff need to understand the status of friendly force and supporting capabilities. Also called FFIR. (JP 3-0) G-day The day on which an order is or is due to be given to deploy a unit. (AAP-06)