FM-3-09 Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations Download
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Glossary 30 April 2020 FM 3-09 Glossary-17 obscuration (Army) The employment of materials into the environment that degrade optical and/or electro-optical capabilities within select portions of the electromagnetic spectrum in order to deny acquisition by or deceive an enemy or adversary. (ATP 3-11.50) *offensive fires Surface to surface indirect fires intended to preempt enemy actions in support of themaneuver commander’s concept of operations. offensive operation (Army) An operation to defeat or destroy enemy forces and gain control of terrain, resources, and population centers. (ADP 3-0) on-scene commander (DOD) An individual in the immediate vicinity of an isolating event who temporarily assumes command of the incident. (JP 3-50) operation assessment (DOD) A continuous process that measures the overall effectiveness of employing capabilities during military operations in achieving stated objectives. (JP 5-0) operational control (DOD) The authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative direction necessary to accomplish the mission. Also called OPCON. (JP 1) operational enviroment (DOD) A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. (JP 3-0) operations in depth (Army) The simultaneous application of combat power throughout an area of operations. (ADP 3-90) organic (DOD) Assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization as listed in its table of organization for the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and are assigned to the operating forces for the Navy. (JP 1) passage of lines (DOD) An operation in which a force moves forward or rearward through another force’s combat positions with the intention of moving into or out of contact with the enemy. (JP 3-18) phase line (DOD) An easily identified feature in the operational area utilized for control and coordination of military operations. Also called PL. (JP 3-09) position area for artillery (Army) An area assigned to an artillery unit where individual artillery systems can maneuver to increase their survivability. A position area for artillery is not an area of operations for the field artillery unit occupying it. (FM 3-90-1) precision-guided munition (DOD) A guided weapon intended to destroy a point target and minimize collateral damage. Also called PGM. (JP 3-03) *precision munition A munition that corrects for ballistic conditions using guidance and control up to the aimpoint or submunitions dispense with terminal accuracy less than the lethal radius of effects.