FM-3-09 Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations Download
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Glossary Glossary-12 FM 3-09 30 April 2020 fire support team (DOD) A field artillery team provided for each maneuver company/troop and selected units to plan and coordinate all supporting fires available to the unit, including mortars, field artillery, naval surface fire support, and close air support integration. Also called FIST. (JP 3-09.3) fires (DOD) The use of weapon systems or other actions to create a specific lethal or nonlethal effects on a target. (JP 3-09) firing chart (Army) A graphic respresentation of a portion of the earth’s surface used for determining distance (or range) and direction (azimuth or deflection). (TC 3-09.81) flexibility (Army) The employment of a versatile mix of capabilities, formations, and equipment for conducting operations. (ADP 3-0) flexible deterrent option (DOD) A planning construct intended to facilitate early decision-making by developing a wide range of interrelated responses that begin with deterrent-oriented actions carefully tailored to produce a desired effect. Also called FDO. (JP 5-0) flexible response (DOD) The capability of military forces for effective reaction to any enemy threat or attack with actions appropriate and adaptable to the circumstances existing. (JP 5-0) *force field artillery headquarters A battalion size or higher unit designated by the supported commander who specifices its duration, duties, and responsibilities. force projection (DOD) The ability to project the military instrument of national power from the United States or another theater, in response to requirements for military operations. See also force. (JP 3-0) force tailoring (Army) The process of determining the right mix of forces and the sequence of their deployment in support of a joint force commander. ADP 3-0 forcible entry (DOD) Seizing and holding of a military lodgment in the face of armed opposition or forcing access into a denied area to allow movement and maneuver to accomplish the mission. (JP 3-18) foreign internal defense (DOD) Participation by civilian and military forces of a government or international organizations in any of the programs and activities undertaken by a host nation government to free and protect its society from subversion, lawlessness, insurgency, terrorism, and other threats to its security. Also called FID. (JP 3-22) foreign security forces (Army) Forces, including, but not limited to military, paramilitary, police, and intelligence forces; border police, coast guard, and customs officials; and prison guards and correctional personnel, that provide security for a host nation and its relevant population or support a regional security organization’s mission. (FM 3-22) forward air controller (airborne) (DOD) A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer, normally an airborne extension of the tactical air control party, who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. Also called FAC(A) (JP 3-09.3)