GLOSSARY
AA |
assembly area; antiarmor |
AAR |
after-action review |
ABF |
attack by fire |
ACE |
ammunition, casualty, equipment (report) |
ADA |
air defense artillery |
ADACC |
air defense and air coordination cell |
ADW |
air defense warning |
AFATDS |
advanced field artillery tactical data system |
AIM-1 |
laser aiming light for the M249, M60, and MK19 |
AMD |
air and missile defense |
AN/PAQ-4B/C |
laser aiming light for the M16, M4, M203, codeable infrared light device |
AN/PVS-14 |
night vision goggle |
AN/TPQ-37 |
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AO |
area of operation |
AP |
antipersonnel |
ARTEP |
army training and evaluation program |
ASAS |
all-source analysis system |
ASLT POSN |
assault position |
AT |
antitank |
ATGM |
antitank guided missle |
ATK POSN |
attack position |
BAS |
battalion aid station |
BCIS |
battlefield combat identification system |
BDA |
battle damage assessment |
BHL |
battle handover line |
BMNT |
beginning morning nautical twilight |
BMP |
Russian abbreviation for tracked infantry fighting vehicle |
BN |
battalion |
BOS |
battlefield operation systems |
BP |
battle position |
BSA |
brigade support area |
BTR |
abbreviation for Russian wheeled armored personnel carrier |
C2 |
command and control |
C3 |
command, control, and communications |
C3I |
command, control, communications, and intelligence |
CAS |
close air support |
CASEVAC |
casualty evacuation |
CCP |
casualty collection point |
CDR |
commander |
CIV |
commander's independent viewer |
CLU |
command launch unit |
CO |
company |
COA |
course of action |
COLT |
combat observation and laser team |
COMSEC |
communications security |
COP |
common operating picture |
COTS |
commercial off-the-shelf |
CP |
command post; checkpoint |
CS |
combat support |
CSOP |
combat security outpost |
CSS |
combat service support |
CSSCS |
combat service support control system |
CTD |
commander's tactical display |
CTT |
common task test |
DA |
Department of the Army |
DAT |
damage assessment team |
DEUCE |
deployable universal combat earthmover |
DLIC |
detachment left in contact |
DM |
designated marksman |
DPICM |
dual-purpose improved conventional munitions |
DS |
direct support |
EA |
engagement area |
EENT |
end of evening nautical twilight |
EFST |
essential fire support task |
EPLRS |
enhanced position location reporting system |
EPW |
enemy prisoner of war |
ESV |
engineer squad vehicle |
1SG |
first sergeant |
FA |
field artillery |
FAAD |
forward area air defense |
FAC |
forward air controller |
FBCB2 |
force XXI battle command brigade and below |
FDC |
fire direction center |
FEBA |
forward edge of battle area |
FFE |
fire for effect |
FIST |
fire support team |
FLIR |
forward-looking infrared radar |
FM |
frequency modulated; field manual |
FO |
forward observer |
FPF |
final protective fire |
FPL |
final protective line |
FRAGO |
fragmentary order |
FSE |
fire support element |
FSO |
fire support officer |
GCP-1 |
ground commander's pointer |
GPS |
global positioning system |
GS |
general support |
GS-R |
general support-reinforcing |
HE |
high explosive |
HEAT |
high explosive anti-tank |
HEDP |
high explosive, dual purpose |
HMEE |
high mobility engineer excavator |
HPT |
high profile target |
HQ |
headquarters |
HTU |
hand-held terminal unit |
IAW |
in accordance with |
IBCT |
interim brigade combat team |
ICM |
improved conventional munitions |
ICV |
infantry carrier vehicle |
ID |
identification |
INU |
inertial navigation unit |
IPB |
intelligence preparation of the battlefield |
IR |
infrared |
ISR |
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance |
IV |
inter-visibility |
IVIS |
inter-vehicular information system |
JP8 |
army common fuel |
KIA |
killed in action |
LD |
line of departure |
LNO |
liaison officer |
LOC |
line of communication |
LOGPAC |
logistics package |
LWS |
land warrior system |
LZ |
landing zone |
MANPADS |
man-portable air defense system |
MBA |
main battle area |
MCOO |
modified combined obstacle overlay |
MCS |
maneuver control system |
MDMP |
military decision-making process |
MDI |
modernized demolition initiator |
MDS |
modular decontamination system |
MEC |
medium engineer company |
MEL |
maximum engagement line |
METT-TC |
mission, enemy, terrain, troops and equipment, time available and civil considerations |
MG |
machine gun |
MGS |
mobile gun system |
MICLIC |
mine clearing line charge |
MLRS |
multiple launch rocket system |
mm |
millimeter |
MOGAS |
motor gasoline |
MOPMS |
modular pack mine system |
MOPP |
mission-oriented protective posture |
MP |
military patrol |
MPAT |
multipurpose antitank |
MR |
moon rise |
MRE |
meal, ready to eat |
MRP |
motorized rifle platoon |
MS |
moon set |
MTC |
movement to contact |
NAI |
named area of interest |
NBC |
nuclear, biological, and chemical |
NCO |
noncommissioned officer |
NCS |
net control system |
NFA |
no-fire area |
NGF |
naval gunfire |
NLT |
not later than |
NVD |
night vision device |
NVG |
night vision goggle |
OBJ |
objective |
OAKOCCOKA |
observation and fields of fire, avenues of approach, key terrain, obstacles, cover and concealment, obstacles, key terrain, avenues of approach |
OBJ |
objective |
OP |
observation post |
OPCON |
operational control |
OPLAN |
operations plan |
OPORD |
operations order |
OPSEC |
operational security |
ORP |
objective rally point |
OT |
observer target |
OTN |
own the night |
PC |
personnel carrier |
PCC |
precombat check |
PCI |
precombat inspection |
PD |
point of departure |
principal direction of fire |
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PIR |
priority intelligence requirements |
PL |
platoon leader |
PLD |
probable line of deployment |
PLGR |
precision lightweight global positioning system receiver |
PNS |
precision navigation system |
POL |
petroleum, oils, and lubricants |
POSNAV |
position navigation |
PSG |
platoon sergeant |
PSYOP |
psychological operations |
PZ |
pickup zone |
RATELO |
radiotelephone operator |
RFL |
restrictive fire line |
RLEM |
rifle-launched entry munitions |
ROE |
rules of engagement |
ROI |
rules of interaction |
RRP |
re-entry rally point |
RSTA |
reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition |
R&S |
reconnaissance and surveillance |
RP |
release point; reference point |
SALUTE |
size, activity, location, unit, time, equipment (report) |
SASO |
stability operation and support operations |
SAW |
squad automatic weapon |
SBCT |
Stryker brigade combat team |
SBF |
support by fire |
SDT |
self-development test |
SHORAD |
short-range air defense |
SINCGARS |
single-channel ground and airborne radio system |
SITEMP |
situational template |
SITREP |
situation report |
SNAP |
size or shape, nature or nomenclature, activity, protection or posture |
SOI |
signal operating instructions |
SOP |
standard operating procedures |
SPOTREP |
spot report |
SR |
sun rise |
SS |
sunset |
SSCO |
small-scale contingency operations |
SU |
situational understanding |
SVML |
standard vehicle-mounted launchers |
TACP |
tactical air control party |
TI |
tactical internet |
TL |
team leader |
TLP |
troop-leading procedures |
TOW |
tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (missile) |
TP-T |
target practice-tracer |
TRP |
target reference point |
TSOP |
tactical standing operating procedures |
TTP |
tactics, techniques, and procedures |
UAV |
unmanned aerial vehicle |
UO |
urban operations (replacing term MOUT) |
VC |
vehicle commander |
VIS |
vehicular intercommunication system |
VMS |
vehicle motion sensor |
WARNO |
warning order |
WCS |
weapons control status |
WIA |
wounded in action |
WP |
whitephosphorus |
WRP |
weapons reference point |
XO |
executive officer |
DEFINITIONS
Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS): A computer that provides fire support officers command and control and fire direction capabilities for field artillery. AFATDS replaces TACFIRE.
black lights: Various configurations of infrared light sources including buttons, post lights, bike lights, tube lights, and remote unit lights. The lights are powered by AA and 12-volt batteries. They can be used to mark landing and pickup zones, obstacles, checkpoints, routes, sectors of fire, TRPs, routes.
digital communications: The transmission of information using a digital radio.
digital system: Any combination of computers, radios, or software enhancing the soldier's ability to do his job.
digitization: The combination of a number of electronic enhancements designed to increase information sharing across the battlefield at all echelons. The enhancements functioning together are referred to as digitization
doctrine: The fundamental principles by which military forces or elements thereof guide their actions in support of national objectives. It is authoritative but requires judgment in application.
flare, infrared, parachute: A parachute flare that emits infrared light once discharged. The flare is essentially the same as its conventional "white light" counterpart but it emits infrared light.
flare, handheld infrared: A handheld tube with an infrared flare on one end and a smoke on the other. The smoke burns for about 16 seconds and the flare's burn time is about 20 seconds.
goggles, night vision (AN/PVS-14): A night vision goggle fitted with a fourth generation image intensification tube that provides increased resolution and tube life. The goggles have a 40-degree field of view, weigh 680 grams, and are powered by two AA batteries or one lithium battery.
Javelin: An antitank weapon that has a 2,000+ meter range. It is a fire-and-forget missile that has a "top-down attack" capability. The Javelin has a second generation forward-looking infrared nightsight. The missile weight is approximately 50 pounds. This weapon is a replacement for the Dragon.
laser aiming light (Aim-1): A device that mounts on the M249, M-240B machine gun, and MK19 Grenade Launcher to fire an eye safe infrared laser aiming light on the target for improved target sighting. The Aim-1 weighs 200 grams and is powered by two AA batteries.
laser aiming light (AN/PAQ-4B/C): A pulsating infrared aiming laser that mounts on the M16, M4, M203, and M249. The laser is designed for use with night vision goggles and provides a pulsating laser on the spot the shooter intends to fire at for target sighting. The AN/PAQ-4 weighs 125 grams and is powered by two AA batteries.
magnifier 10X: A snap on/screw on optic lens for the AN/PVS-14 that magnifies the image seen in the image intensification tube to increase clarity and resolution. Weight is 190 grams.
own the night (OTN): Any system or piece of equipment designed to enhance the soldier's night fighting capability.
Phoenix codeable infrared light: An infrared light source used with night vision goggles that can be programmed for a steady or flashing code or sequence up to 4 seconds in duration. The Phoenix weighs 57 grams and is powered by one 9 volt battery.
pointer, ground commander's (GCP-1): An infrared laser pointer/illuminator that provides clandestine target designation and illumination for night vision goggles. The laser beam can be adjusted from a thin to wide beam of infrared light, weighs 190 grams, and is powered by a 9-volt battery or two AA batteries.
POSNAV (position navigation): Any system providing individual soldier or unit locations via GPS or digital system. It greatly reduces the risk of navigation errors.
procedures: A standard detailed course of action that describes how to perform a task. Procedures prescribe the way of accomplishing tasks.
smoke, handheld infrared: A handheld tube with an infrared flare on one end and a smoke on the other. The smoke burns for about 16 seconds and the flare's burn time is about 20 seconds.
tactics: (1) The employment of units in combat. (2) The ordered arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other and/or to the enemy to use their full potential.
tactical SOP: A set of instructions covering those features of operations which lend themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of effectiveness. The procedure is applicable unless ordered otherwise.
techniques: The general and detailed methods used by troops or commanders to perform assigned missions and functions, specifically, the methods of using equipment and personnel. Techniques describe a way, not the only way.
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