FM-3-09 Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations Download
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Glossary Glossary-8 FM 3-09 30 April 2020 coordinated fire line (DOD) A line beyond which conventional surface-to-surface direct fire and indirect fire support means may fire at any time within the boundaries of the establishing headquarters without additional coordination but does not eliminate the responsibility to coordinate the airspace required to conduct the mission. Also called CFL. (JP 3-09) coordinating altitude (DOD) An airspace coordinating measure that uses altitude to separate users and as the transition between different airspace control elements. Also called CA. (JP 3-52) coordination level (DOD) A procedural method to separate fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft by determining an altitude below which fixed-wing aircraft normally will not fly. Also called CL. (JP 3-52) core competency (Army) An essential and enduring capability that a branch or an organization provides to Army operations. (ADP 1-01) counterair (DOD) A mission at the theater level that integrates offensive and defensive operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of control of the air and protection by neutralizing or destroying enemy aircraft and missiles, both before and after launch. (JP 3-01) *counterbattery fire Fire delivered for the purpose of destroying or neutralizing indirect fire weapon systems. counterfire (DOD) Fire intended to destroy or neutralize enemy weapons. (JP 3-09) countermobility operations (Army/Marine Corps) Those combined arms activities that use or enhance the effects of natural and man-made obstacles to deny enemy freedom of movement and maneuver. (ATP 3-90.8) *counterpreparation fire The intensive prearranged fire delivered when the imminence of the enemy attack is discovered. covert crossing (Army) A planned crossing of an inland water obstacle or other gap that is intended to be undetected. (ATP 3-90.4) *critical friendly zone A friendly area of coverage employed by weapons locating radar which the maneuver commander designates as critical to the protection of an asset whose loss would seriously jeopardize the mission. Also called CFZ. cyberspace electromagnetic activities (Army) The process of planning, integrating, and synchronizing cyberspace and electronic warfare operations in support of unified land operations. Also called CEMA. (ADP 3-0) cyberspace operations (DOD)The employment of cyberspace capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives in or through cyberspace. Also called CO. (JP 3-0) danger close (DOD) In close air support, artillery, mortar, and naval gunfire support fires, the term included in the method of engagement segment of a call for fire which indicates that friendly forces are within close proximity of the target. (JP 3-09.3) decisive operation (Army) The operation that directly accomplishes the mission. (ADP 3-0)