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Glossary Glossary-16 FM 3-09 30 April 2020 mobile defense (Army) A type of defensive operation that concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through a decisive attack by a striking force. (ADP 3-90) movement to contact (Army) A type offensive operation designed to develop the situation and establish or regain contact. (ADP 3-90) multinational operations (DOD) A collective term to describe military actions conducted by forces of two or more nations, usually undertaken within the structure of a coalition or alliance. (JP 3-16) mutual support (DOD) That support which units render each other against an enemy, because of their assigned tasks, their position relative to each other and to the enemy, and their inherent capabilities. (JP 3-31) named area of interest (DOD) A geospatial area or systems node or link against which information that will satisfy a specific information requirement can be collected, usually to capture indications of adversary courses of action. Also called NAI. (JP 2-01.3) naval surface fire support (DOD) Fire provided by Navy surface gun and missile systems in support of a unit or units. Also called NSFS. (JP 3-09.3) *neutralization In the context of the computed effects of field artillery fires renders a target ineffective for a short period of time, producing at least 10-percent casualties or materiel damage. *neutralization fire Fire delivered to render the target ineffective or unusable. neutralize (Army) A tactical mission task that results in rendering enemy personnel or materiel incapable of interfering with a particular operation. (FM 3-90-1) no-fire area (DOD) An area designated by the appropriate commander into which fires or their effects are prohibited. Also called NFA. (JP 3-09.3) nonlethal weapon (DOD) A weapon, device, or munition that is explicitly designed and primarily employed to incapacitate personnel or materiel immediately, while minimizing fatalities, permanent injury to personnel, and undesired damage to perperty in the target area or environment. Also called NLW. (JP 3-09) objective (Army) A location used to orient operations, phase operations, facilitate changes of direction, and provide for unity of effort. (ADP 3-90) *observed fire The point of projectile impact or burst that can be seen by an observer, and can be adjusted on the basis of observation. observed firing chart (Army) A firing chart on which all units and target are plotted relative to each other from data determined by firing a registration. (TC 3-09.81)