FM-3-09 Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations Download
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Glossary 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 Glossary-13 forward edge of the battle area (DOD) The foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units are deployed to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the maneuver of units, excluding areas in which covering or screening forces are operating. Also called FEBA. (JP 3-09.3) forward line of own troops (DOD) A line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. Also called FLOT. (JP 3-03) forward observer (DOD) An observer operating with front line troops trained to adjust ground or naval gunfire and pass battlefield information. Also called FO.(JP 3-09) fratricide (Army) The unintentional killing or wounding of friendly or neutral personnel by friendly firepower. (ADP 3-37) free-fire area (DOD) A specific region into which any weapon system may fire without additional coordination with the establishing headquarters. Also called FFA. (JP 3-09) function (DOD) The broad, general, and enduring role for which an organization is designed, equipped, and trained. (JP 1) general support (DOD) Support which is given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof. (JP 3-09.3) general support-reinforcing (Army) A support relationship assigned to a unit to support the force as a whole and to reinforce another similar-type unit. Also called GSR. (FM 3-0) graphic control measure (Army) A symbol used on maps and displays to regulate forces and warfighting functions. (ADP 6-0) *harassing fire Fire designed to disturb enemy troops, curtail movement. hasty crossing (Army) The crossing of an inland water obstacle or other gap using the crossing means on hand or those readily available, and made without pausing for elaborate preparations. (ATP 3-90.4) high-payoff target (DOD) A target whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the friendly course of action. Also called HPT. (JP 3-60) high-value target (DOD) A target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. Also called HVT. (JP 3-60) hybrid threat (Army) The diverse and dynamic combination of regular forces, irregular forces, terrorist forces, or criminal elements unified to achieve mutually benefitting effects. (ADP 3-0) indirect fire (Army) Fire delivered at a target not visible to the firing unit. (TC 3-09.81)