V2.44 ERwi¬Â¶Â®[ 0@2(Ã9Ã( CHAR(18)X%KeyType%TableName %EntityName()Note IDÿÿ Note Textÿÿ  DS102_pers-stat-duty-stat-coded ABSxNot present at the place of duty for an as yet unspecified reason and has not been posted as either deceased or missing.AbsentADUPresent at the place of duty.At dutyARR˜Being held by friendly forces military police or civilian police force on suspicion of having committed an offence against either military or civil law.ArrestedDEC*A status indicating that a PERSON is dead.DeceasedDESRTD<The PERSON has left the post permanently without permission.DesertedHSP3A status indicating that a PERSON is in a hospital. HospitalisedHSTrHas been captured by opposing forces or a terrorist organisation and is being held for the purpose of negotiation.HostageMIS9Is missing but has not been posted as absent or deceased.MissingNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownOLVFA status indicating that a PERSON is absent from duty with permission.On leavePOWEHas been captured by opposing forces and is being held in internment.Prisoner of ware DS106_pers-stat-physical-statdFTWA status indicating that a PERSON is considered as having normal physical capabilities.FitINA status indicating that a PERSON is so seriously incapacitated that the person is not capable of walking and can only be moved by stretcher.Incapacitated, not walkingIWNA status indicating that a PERSON is incapacitated, but is capable of walking.Incapacitated, walkingNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownSItA status indicating that a PERSON is incapacitated, but without any major reduction of normal physical capabilities.Slightly incapacitatede DS106_pers-stat-physical-stat7%AttFieldName IN ('FT', 'IN', 'IW', 'NKN', 'NSP', 'SI')dFThA status indicating that a PERSON is fully capable of performing a task to which the person is detailed.FitINÉA status indicating that a PERSON is so seriously incapacitated that the person is not capable of performing the task to which the person is detailed and that the person can only be moved by stretcher.Incapacitated, not walkingIW±A status indicating that a PERSON is so seriously incapacitated that the person is not capable of performing the task to which the person is detailed, but is capable of walking.Incapacitated, walkingNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownSI’A status indicating that a PERSON is incapacitated but is capable of performing a substantial portion of the task to which the person is detailed.Slightly incapacitatede DS110_act-cat-codedACTEV—An ACTION that is an incident, phenomenon, or occasion of military significance which has occurred or is occurring but for which planning is not known. ACTION-EVENTACTTASAn ACTION that is being or has been planned and for which the planning is known. ACTION-TASKe DS112_act-effect-descriptiondBURNThe ACTION objective is alight.BurningCAPTRD•The ACTION objective has been captured or acquired and is available for use or interrogation/possession has been taken of an area, normally by force.CapturedCONS=The consumption of specified CONSUMABLEs or CONSUMABLE-TYPEs.ConsumedDSTRYKQCannot function as intended nor be repaired or restored to an operational status.Destroyed (K-kill)FKILAThe destruction of a vehicle (or system's) primary weapon system.Firepower kill (F-kill)FLIGNThe setting to flight of a PERSON or PERSON-TYPES from their present location.Forced to fleeIDNT«The ACTION objective has been either identified (i.e., classified as friend/foe/neutral) or recognised (i.e., the unit designation of the ORGANISATION or object is known). IdentifiedILLUMNnThe temporary supply of IR or white-light illumination (usually in coordination with direct or indirect fire). IlluminatedKILLRA casualty who is killed outright or dies as a result of wounds or other injuries.KilledLDAMŒThe subjective categorisation of the physical effect of an ACTION on buildings, infrastructure and/or equipment by a reporting ORGANISATION. Light damageLGTRSTNThe ACTION-OBJECTIVE reacted against the ACTION using light physical violence.Light resistanceMKIL^The rendering of a vehicle as being temporarily or permanently incapable of tactical movement.Mobility kill (M-kill)MODDAMŒThe subjective categorisation of the physical effect of an ACTION on buildings, infrastructure and/or equipment by a reporting ORGANISATION.Moderate damageNBCASA person who is not a battle casualty, but who is lost to his organisation by reason of disease or injury, including persons dying from disease or injury, or by reason of being missing where the absence does not appear to be voluntary or due to enemy action or to being interned.Non-battle casualtyNUTRLD‘The rendering of the ACTION objective temporarily ineffective by the infliction of significant casualties (norm for indirect fire is 10 percent). NeutralisedNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownNORSTN6The ACTION-OBJECTIVE did not react against the ACTION. No resistanceNOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedSDAMŒThe subjective categorisation of the physical effect of an ACTION on buildings, infrastructure and/or equipment by a reporting ORGANISATION. Severe damageSUPRSDÞReduction of the effectiveness of the ACTION objective for a specific period or purpose (normally to prevent an enemy from interfering with friendly ACTIONs); this effect may be entirely transitory and cause no casualties. SuppressedVLNRSTNThe ACTION-OBJECTIVE reacted against the ACTION using heavy physical violence.Violent resistanceVRBPRTCThe ACTION-OBJECTIVE reacted against the ACTION using verbal abuse.Verbal protestWNDD]A casualty other than "killed " who has incurred an injury due to an external agent or cause.Woundede DS113_act-effect-cat-codedOIeAn ACTION-EFFECT of a specific ACTION in accomplishing its aim in relation to a specific OBJECT-ITEM.OBJECT-ITEM-ACTION-EFFECTOTeAn ACTION-EFFECT of a specific ACTION in accomplishing its aim in relation to a specific OBJECT-TYPE.OBJECT-TYPE-ACTION-EFFECTe DS114_act-funct-assoc-cat-coded ALT1The subject ACTION may replace the object ACTION.Is an alternative toHASPRV·The subject ACTION may be re-directed to an alternative object ACTION. Note: The need for object ACTION is foreseen in planning, but its execution depends on external circumstances.Has as a provisional sub-ACTIONHSAgThe value that links two activities such that the subject ACTION has as a sub-ACTION the object ACTION.Has as a sub-ACTIONIMOŒThe value denoting that the subject ACTION amends (or suggests an amendment to) an existing object ACTION (be it a plan, order, or request).Is a modification ofINRSTOnThe value that links two ACTIONs such that the subject ACTION is carried out in response to the object ACTION.In response toIOT The subject ACTION is to be carried out so that the conditions are established for the completion of the object ACTION (e.g., carrying out ACTION A so that ACTION B can then be carried out) (Note: this has no bearing on the temporal relationships between ACTIONs). In order thatISAPRQVThe subject ACTION must be completed as planned before the object ACTION may commence.Is a prerequisite forTPLSThe subject ACTION constitutes an example that the object ACTION should conform to.Is a template forUAR½The value that establishes a link between existing ACTIONs and new ACTIONs, be they requests, plans, or orders. (Note: The subject ACTION uses the specified object ACTION as a reference).Uses as a referencee DS115_act-objve-cat-codedOIsA battlespace object (FACILITY, FEATURE, MATERIEL, ORGANISATION or PERSON) which is the focus of a specific ACTION.ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEMOT•A class of battlespace object (FACILITY-TYPE, FEATURE-TYPE, MATERIEL-TYPE, ORGANISATION-TYPE or PERSON-TYPE) which is the focus of a specific ACTION.ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TYPEe DS116_act-objve-qual-coded AUTH7The ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised without restriction. AuthorisedNEEL»The specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation east of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, northing, line of longitude, etc.).No exploitation east of lineNENL¹The specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation north of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, easting, line of latitude etc.).No exploitation north of lineNESLºThe specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation south of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, easting, line of latitude, etc.).No exploitation south of lineNEWL»The specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation west of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, northing, line of longitude, etc.).No exploitation west of lineNOTA0The specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is not authorised.Not authorisedSTAAƒThe specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no movement below a given Air Operations Zone.Stay above areaSTBA›The specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no movement within a given Air Operations Zone/above a given altitude.Stay below areaSTIAvThe specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no movement outside a given area.Stay inside areaSTOAwThe specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no operations within a given area.Stay outside areae DS117_act-res-cat-codedRI¦An OBJECT-ITEM (FACILITY, FEATURE, MATERIEL, ORGANISATION, or PERSON) to be used, excluded from use, being used, or having been used, in conducting a specific ACTION.ACTION-RESOURCE-ITEMRT¿An OBJECT-TYPE (FACILITY-TYPE, FEATURE-TYPE, MATERIEL-TYPE, ORGANISATION-TYPE, or PERSON-TYPE) to be used, excluded from use, being used, or having been used, in conducting a specific ACTION.ACTION-RESOURCE-TYPEe DS118_act-res-employ-method-ofdASORDiThe target is fired upon at the direction of the observer, the supported unit or the higher headquarters. As orderedONORD;The ACTION-RESOURCE will be used at a to be specified time. On orderse DS119_act-res-qual-coded AUTHHThe specified ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised for use without restriction.Authorised for useMAXUKThe specified ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised and its use is to be maximised.Maximise use ofMINU§The specified ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised, but use of it is to be minimised to only that which is operationally necessary in the opinion of the authorised commander.Minimise use ofNEELºThe specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation east of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, northing, line of longitude, etc.).No exploitation east of lineNENL¹The specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation north of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, easting, line of latitude, etc.).No exploitation north of lineNESL¹The specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation south of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, easting, line of latitude, etc.).No exploitation south of lineNEWLºThe specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no exploitation west of a specified line (be it a CONTROL-FEATURE, northing, line of longitude, etc.).No exploitation west of lineNOTA8The specified ACTION-RESOURCE is not authorised for use.Not authorisedSTAA‚The specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no movement below a given Air Operations Zone.Stay above areaSTBAšThe specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no movement within a given Air Operations Zone/above a given altitude.Stay below areaSTIAuThe specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no movement outside a given area.Stay inside areaSTOAvThe specific ACTION-RESOURCE is authorised with the restriction that there is to be no operations within a given area.Stay outside areae DS120_act-tmprl-assoc-cat-codedENDEND5The subject ACTION ends after the object ACTION ends.Ends after end ofENDENEcThe subject ACTION ends no earlier than the end of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.!Ends no earlier than after end ofENDENL]The subject ACTION ends no later than the end of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.Ends no later than after end ofENDSNEeThe subject ACTION ends no earlier than the start of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.#Ends no earlier than after start ofENDSNL_The subject ACTION ends no later than the start of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.!Ends no later than after start ofENDSTR7The subject ACTION ends after the object ACTION starts.Ends after start ofSAEASTThe two ACTIONs are concurrent.&Starts at and ends at the same time asSAENDOZThe subject ACTION begins before the object ACTION and ends before the object ACTION ends.$Starts before and ends before end ofSASTEAhThe subject ACTION begins concurrently with the object ACTION, but will extend beyond the object ACTION.&Starts at the same time and ends afterSBEASTcThe start of the object ACTION precedes that of the subject ACTION, but they will end concurrently.*Starts during and ends at the same time asSDUREAHThe subject ACTION is sequential but overlapping with the object ACTION.Starts during and ends afterSDUREBdThe subject ACTION starts after the start of object ACTION and ends before the end of object ACTION.Starts and ends duringSTREND7The subject ACTION starts after the object ACTION ends.Starts after end ofSTRENEeThe subject ACTION starts no earlier than the end of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.#Starts no earlier than after end ofSTRENL_The subject ACTION starts no later than the end of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.!Starts no later than after end ofSTRSNEgThe subject ACTION starts no earlier than the start of the object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.%Starts no earlier than after start ofSTRSNLaThe subject ACTION starts no later than the start of object ACTION augmented by a fixed duration.#Starts no later than after start ofSTRSTR9The subject ACTION starts after the object ACTION starts.Starts after start ofe DS121_surface-cat-codedCORDAR@A SURFACE that is defined by its width and a sequence of points. CORRIDOR-AREAELLPSE+A planar SURFACE in the form of an ellipse.ELLIPSEFA¿A SURFACE that is in the form of a truncated ring sector, which is a sector lying between and being bounded by the rays emanating from the centre-point of the ring and having a central angle.FAN-AREANOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedORBTARAn AREA that is (a) an open rectangular section defined by its width and the distance between the two specific POINTS, (b) is closed by two half-circles with radii equal to half the width, and is positioned left, centred, or right with respect to the line formed by the defining points. ORBIT-AREAPLYAARÎAn AREA that consists of a circular arc and a polygonal segment defined by a specific LINE whose beginning coincides with the initial point of the arc and whose end coincides with the last point of the arc. POLYARC-AREAPLYGAR;An AREA that has its boundaries defined by a specific LINE. POLYGON-AREATRCKARÄAn AREA that is a rectangular section with its length defined by the two specific POINTs and its width by the sum of the widths to the left and right of the connecting line between the two points. TRACK-AREAe DS123_cons-mat-type-cat-codedAMMOÍA CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a complete device charged with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, initiating composition, or nuclear, biological, or chemical material for use in military operations.AMMUNITION-TYPEBIOAGNŒA CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a microorganism that causes disease in man, plants, or animals or causes the deterioration of materiel. BIOLOGICAL-AGENT-TYPECHMAGN¹A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a substance which is intended for use in military operations to kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects. CHEMICAL-AGENT-TYPECON.Any material that may be used in construction.Construction materialsCROPS>Cultivated agricultural plants, as grain, vegetables or fruit.CropsDRUGCA narcotic, hallucinogen, or stimulant, esp. one causing addiction.DrugFOO;Materiel to be used as nourishment in solid or liquid form.FoodFUEL$A substance burned to create energy.FuelFUZE+A device that initiates an explosive train.FuzeGENSPLqAll disposable materiel and items used in the equipment, support and maintenance of military forces or civilians.General suppliesIMEXDEÀA device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass or distract.Improvised explosive deviceMEDSPLMSupplies for the treatment of injuries, illness and disease, including drugs.Medical supplyMONEYOThe official currency, coins and negotiable paper notes issued by a government.MoneyNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownNUCAGNoA CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a substance required in a nuclear fission or other nuclear transformation. NUCLEAR-AGENT-TYPEPEREQU0Equipment issued to or carried by an individual.Personal equipmentPOL|Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant - A broad term that includes all petroleum and associated products used by the armed forces.POLSPRPRT;A generic term covering materiel used as replacement parts. Spare partsWAT;A clear, colourless, nearly odourless and tasteless liquid.Watere DS124_cons-mat-type-issg-uomdCMA standard international unit. Cubic metreCNTGRMA standard international unit. CentigramCNTLTR?A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system. CentilitreCNTMTR;A standard international unit of area in the metric system. CentimetreDOZENA set of twelve.DozenEASingly.EachGRAM@A metric unit of mass and weight equal to 1,000th of a kilogram.GramGROSSA group of 144.GrossHCTLTR?A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system. HectolitreHCTMTR;A standard international unit of area in the metric system. HectometreKG 1,000 grams.KilogramKILTONOne thousand tons.KilotonKM 1,000 metres. KilometreLI?A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system.LitreMETRE=A standard international unit of length in the metric system.MetreMILGRMA standard international unit. MilligramMILLTR?A standard international unit of capacity in the metric system. MillilitreMILMTR;A standard international unit of area in the metric system. MillimetreMTRCTN1,000 kilograms. Metric tonSQM;A standard international unit of area in the metric system. Square metreTONA unit of weight or capacity.Tone DS125_cfeat-cfeat-assoc-catdCONTNSŽA relationship between two CONTROL-FEATURES that denotes that the whole of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE encompasses the object CONTROL-FEATURE.ContainsENDœA relationship between CONTROL-FEATUREs that denotes that the subject CONTROL-FEATURE defines an end point or objective line for the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is end ofNXT•A relationship between CONTROL-FEATUREs that denotes an ordering in which the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is the successor of the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is successor ofPRT­A relationship between two CONTROL-FEATUREs that denotes that the whole of the object CONTROL-FEATURE has a constituent part defined in terms of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE. Is part ofSTA A relationship between CONTROL-FEATUREs that denotes that the subject CONTROL-FEATURE defines a starting point or departure line for the object CONTROL-FEATURE. Is start ofe DS126_cfeat-gfeat-assoc-catdCOI¸A relationship between a CONTROL-FEATURE and a GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE that denotes that the whole of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is described by the whole of the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE.Coincides withCPO³A relationship between a CONTROL-FEATURE and a GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE that denotes that the whole of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is described by part of the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE.Coincides with part ofPDSÁA relationship between a CONTROL-FEATURE and a GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE that denotes that part of the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is described or delineated by the whole of the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE.Is partially delineated byISRLDAcThe role characterised by the subject CONTROL-FEATURE is embodied as the object GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE.Is realised ase DS127_cfeat-cat-codedNOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedROUTEzA CONTROL-FEATURE that is the prescribed course to be travelled from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.ROUTEe DS128_cfeat-type-cat-codedADACARdAn air defence operations area and the airspace above it where air defence procedures are specified.Air defence action areaADIDZNdAirspace within which ready identification, location, and control of airborne vehicles are required.Air defence identification zoneADVRTEIA designated route along which air traffic advisory service is available.Advisory routeAIMPT(The point to which a weapon is targeted. Aim pointAIRCARLAirspace which is laterally defined by boundaries of the area of operations.Airspace control areaAIRCOAöA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is a three-dimensional block of airspace in a target area, established by the appropriate ground commander, in which friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fire. The ACA may be formal or informal.Airspace coordination areaAIRCOR¾A restricted air route to travel; specified for use by friendly aircraft to prevent fratricide. Note The Air Corridor is punctuated with Air Control Points (ACPs) at the appropriate places. Air corridorAIRCSAcSub-element of an airspace control area, established to facilitate the control of the overall area.Airspace control subarea/sectorAIRCTP~A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is generally designated at each point where the flight route or air corridor makes a definite change in direction and any other point deemed necessary for timing or control of the operation. NOTE: It is chosen as an easily identifiable point location on the terrain or an electronic navigational aid used to provide necessary control during air movement.Air control pointAIREWARAirspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting early warning.Airborne early warning areaAIRHÂA designated area in a hostile or threatened territory which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous air landing of troops and material and provides maneuver space for operations. Normally it is the area seized in the assault phase of an airborne or air assault operation. Army--The airhead contains enough drop zones (DZs), landing zones (LZs), and extraction zones (EZs) to ensure mass, interior lines of communication and defense in depth.AirheadAIRRFL†Airspace of defined dimensions set aside for air-to-air refuelling operations, excluding special operation forces air-to-air missions.Air-to-air refuelling areaAIRRTEkEstablished to route non-operational and operational support traffic through air defences in the rear area. Air routeAIRTSR|A specified route designed for channelling the flow of traffic as necessary for the provision of air traffic services (ATS).Air traffic services routeAIRWAYnA control area or portion thereof established in the form of a corridor equipped with radio navigational aids.AirwayALRTAR—Airspace which may contain a high volume of pilot training activities or an unusual type of aerial activity, neither of which is hazardous to aircraft. Alert areaALTRAR=Block of altitude reserved for aircraft to transit or loiter.Altitude reservation areaALTSPL–A route or routes designated within an area of operations to provide for the movement of traffic when main supply routes become disabled or congested.Alternate supply routeAMPDZNtArea encompassing the amphibious objective area and adjoining airspace as required for the accompanying naval force.Amphibious defence zoneAMPHOAsA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location that is the part of the objective area within which are conducted the landing operations of an amphibious force. It includes the beach, the approaches to the beach, the transport areas, the fire support areas, the air occupied by close supporting aircrafts and the land included in the advance inland to the initial objective.Amphibious operation areaAMPOZN–Geographic area delineated for the purpose of command and control within which is located the objective(s) to be secured by the amphibious task force.Amphibious objective areaAOCWThe summation of geographical areas under surveillance or protected by supporting fire.Area of coverageAOIJA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which denotes that area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, and extending into enemy territory to the objectives of current or planned operations. This area also includes areas occupied by enemy forces that could jeopardise the accomplishment of the mission.Area of interestAOP>That portion of an area necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations. Army--A geographical area, usually defined by lateral, forward, and rear boundaries assigned to a commander, by a higher commander, in which he has responsibility and the authority to conduct military operations.Area of operationsAORgA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which defines an area of land in which responsibility is specifically assigned to the commander of the area for the development and maintenance of installations, control of movement and the conduct of tactical operations involving troops under his control along with parallel authority to exercise these functions.Area of responsibilityAPRCORgAirspace established for the safe passage of land based aircraft joining or departing a maritime force.Approach corridorARA‹A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location assigned to artillery units for terrain management purposes on which the artillery manoeuvres.Artillery areaARFLDZ[No definition given in APP-6A] Airfield zoneARNVRTgAn air traffic services route established for the use of aircraft capable of employing area navigation.Area navigation routeARSMTGrArea in which fires with smoke bombs or rockets degrades temporarily the capability of enemy forces to see within.Area smoke targetASLTPOÏThat position between the line of departure (LD) and the objective in an attack from which forces assault the objective. Ideally, it is the last covered and concealed position before reaching the objective.Assault positionASYGENFAn area in which a command is assembled preparatory to further action.Assembly area, generalASYSPLIn a supply installation, the gross area used for collecting and combining components into complete units, kits, or assemblies.Assembly area, supplyATTFIRÃA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an area against which fire is employed to destroy the enemy from a distance, normally used when the mission does not dictate or support occupation of the objective.Attack by fire positionATTPOSoThe last position occupied or passed through by the assault echelon before crossing the line of departure (LD).Attack positionAXISæA general area through which the bulk of a units combat power must move to draw the enemies attention away from the location of the commanders decisive operation. Forces conducting a feint make direct fire contact with the enemy.Axis of advanceBASDZNjA zone established around airbases to enhance the effectiveness of local ground based air defence systems.Base defence zoneBCHHA designated area on a hostile shore which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous landing of troops and materiel, and provides manoeuvre space requisite for subsequent projected operations ashore. It is the physical objective of an amphibious operation. BeachheadBDYOR|1. A line which delineates surface areas (or airspace) for the purpose of facilitating coordination and deconfliction of operations between adjacent units, formations or areas. 2. A control measure normally drawn along identifiable terrain features and used to delineate areas of tactical responsibility between adjacent units and between higher headquarters to the rear of the subordinate units. Control measures which define the left and right limits of a unit's zone of action or sector. Together with the rear and forward boundary and a coordinating altitude, lateral boundaries define the area of operations for a commander. Boundary, organisationBDYPOAuA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location by which political or administrative areas of responsibility are defined."Boundary, political/administrativeBDYPTA point on a boundary.Boundary pointBERLIN[No definition given in APP-6A] Bearing lineBIOCTM(A trailer whose purpose is to lay mines.Biologically contaminated areaBOMBAR[No definition given in APP-6A] Bomb areaBRDGH‚A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location held or to be gained on the enemy's side of a water obstacle. Army-In river-crossing operations, an area on the enemy's side of the water obstacle that is large enough to accommodate the majority of the crossing force and that has adequate terrain to permit defence of the crossing sites, and that provides a base for continuing the attack. BridgeheadBUFRZN]Airspace designed specifically to provide a buffer between various airspace control measures. Buffer zoneBULEYE<A reference point from which bearing and distance are given. Bull's - eyeCFLÕA line beyond which conventional surface fire support may fire at any time within the area of operations of the establishing headquarters without additional co-ordination. NOTE Also known as Coordinated fire line.Coordination fire lineCHMCTM[No definition given in APP-6A]Chemically contaminated areaCKPGEN·A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a point location on the surface of the Earth used as a means of controlling movement, a registration target for fire adjustment, or reference for location.Check point, generalCKPPOLA place where military police check vehicular or pedestrian traffic in order to enforce circulation control measures and other laws, orders, and regulations.Check point, policeCLSASP¡An airspace in which only instrument flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other.Class-A airspaceCLSBSP³An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other.Class-B airspaceCLSCSP®An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and instrument flight rule flights are separated from other instrument flight rule flights and from visual flight rule flights. Visual flight rule flights are separated from instrument flight rule flights and receive traffic information in respect to other visual flight rule flights.Class-C airspaceCLSDSPŽAn airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and instrument flight rule flights are separated from other instrument flight rule flights and receive traffic information in respect to visual flight rule flights. Visual flight rule flights receive traffic information in respect to all other flights.Class-D airspaceCLSESPAn airspace in which instrument flight rule flights and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from other instrument flight rule flights. All flights receive traffic information as far as practical.Class-E airspaceCLSFSPóAn airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all participating instrument flight rule flights receive an air traffic advisory service and all flights receive flight information service if requested.Class-F airspaceCLSGSPŠAn airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flights are permitted; all flights receive flight information service if requested.Class-G airspaceCLSHARwAirspace designed for holding orbit and used by rotary and fixed-winged aircraft in close proximity to friendly forces.Close air support holding areaCNTPTAßA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency. Note: A point used for control purposes in air-to-air refueling and close air support missions.Contact point, airCNTPTLxA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily identifiable point location, where two or more units are required to make contact.Contact point, landCOMCKP†An air control point that requires serial leaders to report either to the aviation mission commander or the terminal control facility.Communication checkpointCOMMZ<A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which defines the rear part of theatre of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communication, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces.Communication zoneCONCAmAn area, usually in the theatre of operations, where troops are assembled before beginning active operations.Concentration areaCONDRTyA non-permanent air traffic service route or portion thereof which can be planned and used only under certain conditions.Conditional routeCONTAROA controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth. Control areaCONTZNaA controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit. Control zoneCOOAARžA mutually defined block of airspace between land-based air commander and a naval commander when their forces are operating in close proximity to one another.Coordinated air defence areaCOORLVA procedural method to separate fixed and rotary wing aircraft by determining an altitude below which fixed wing aircraft normally will not fly.Coordination levelCRCNZN8Area around a ship operating fixed/rotary wing aircraft.Carrier control zoneCRDALTfA procedural airspace control method to separate fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft by determining an altitude below which fixed-wing aircraft will normally not fly and above which rotary-wing aircraft normally will not fly. The coordinating altitude is normally specified in the airspace control plan and may include a buffer zone for small altitude deviations.Coordinating altitudeCRDPNT¿Designated point at which, in all types of combat, adjacent units/formations must make contact for purposes of control and coordination. Army--A control measure that indicates a specific location for the coordination of fires and maneuver between adjacent units. They usually are indicated whenever a boundary crosses the forward battle area (FEBA), and may be indicated when a boundary crosses phase lines (PLs) used to control security forces.Coordinating pointCRSBARlA temporary segregated area established over international boundaries for specific operational requirements.Cross-border areaCRSVZNlAirspace beyond the missile engagement zone into which fighters may pursue targets to complete interception.Crossover zoneCTLPNTŠA position along a route of march at which men are stationed to give information and instructions for the regulation of supply or traffic. Control pointCZ{A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location that denotes the area required by combat forces for the conduct of operations. Combat zoneDAÖA specific direction or assigned route a force must use to draw the enemies attention away from the location of the commanders decisive operation. Forces conducting a feint make direct fire contact with the enemy.Direction of attackDECPNTxAn event, area, line, or point in the battlespace where tactical decisions are required resulting from the wargaming process or the operations order. Decision points do not dictate commander's decisions, they only indicate that a decision is required, and they indicate when/where the decision should be made to have the maximum effect on friendly or enemy courses of action.Decision pointDEFPOS€A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location that is designed to prevent the advance of the enemy (normally occupied by a unit).Defensive positionDEFZQThe area extending from the forward edge of the battle area to its rear boundary. Defence zoneDNGRAR{An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times. Danger areaDNPKPT^A point to where aviators will attempt to evade and escape to be recovered by friendly forces.Downed aircrew pickup pointDPBSLN²The forward boundary of the ground component commander's (GCC) area of operation. The DBSL defines the geographic areas of responsibility of the GCC and air component commander. Deep battle synchronization lineDROPPT[No definition given in APP-6A] Drop pointDZ•A specific area upon which airborne troops, equipment, or supplies are airdropped by parachute. NOTE: This zone can include one or more drop sites. Drop zoneEAyAn area where the commander intends to contain and destroy an enemy force with the massed fires of all available weapons.Engagement areaELCCARWAirspace established specifically for airborne platforms engaging in electronic combat.Electronic combat areaENCRCL¹A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location to indicate the loss of freedom of manoeuvre to one force resulting from an enemy force's control of all routes of egress and reinforcement. EncirclementENDARP£A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the point that marks the end of a straight-line segment along which a tanker aircraft offloads fuel to a receiving aircraft.End aerial refueling pointENGREGËCheckpoint to ensure that vehicles do not exceed the capacity of the crossing means and to give drivers final instructions on site-specific procedures and information, such as speed and vehicle interval.Engineer regulating pointENTL]The line bounding a controlled area (such as crossing area) that controls entry to that area. Entry lineENTPTXA point designated for use by vehicles or personnel in entering an area, line or volume. Entry pointENTRGTzThe point to which an aircraft will be directed to commence the transit inbound/outbound from an airfield or force at sea.Entry/Exit gateEXITPTWA point designated for use by vehicles or personnel in leaving an area, line or volume. Exit pointEXTZONžA specified drop zone used for the delivery of equipment and/or supplies by means of an extraction technique from an aircraft flying very close to the ground.Extraction zoneFALRARJPlanned magnetic bearings along which aircraft depart and return to ships.Falcon radials areaFCZkA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location compromising the territory forward of the corps rear boundary.Forward combat zoneFEBAüThe foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units are deployed, excluding the areas in which the covering or screening forces are operating, designated to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the maneuver or units.Forward edge of the battle areaFINAPF&[No definition given in ADatP-03 BL10]Final approach fixFIRINGiThe specific location within an Artillery area CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE from which a fire unit delivers fire.Fire position areaFIRUMBØThe airspace over a naval force at sea within the fire of ships' anti-aircraft weapons can endanger aircraft, and within which special procedures are established for identification and operation of friendly aircraft. Fire umbrellaFLINRG…Flight information regionAn airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided.Flight information regionFLTøA line that indicates the most forward positions of forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. It normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. Army-- The FLOT may be at, beyond, or short of the FEBA.Forward line of troopsFLTPTH”The line connecting the successive positions occupied, or to be occupied, by an aircraft, missile or space vehicle as it moves through air or space. Flight pathFNCOLNïA line close to the enemy position used to coordinate the lifting and/or shifting of supporting fires with the final deployment of maneuver elements. It should be recognizable on the ground. It is not a fire support coordination measure.Final coordination lineFNPRFRÎA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an area against which an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire to provide close protection to positions and installations and is designed to impede enemy movement.Final protective fireFOACAR³An area surrounding a force within which air coordination measures are required to prevent mutual interference between all friendly surface and air units and their weapon systems.Force air coordination areaFOOPLN\An advanced position, usually of a temporary nature, from which air or ground units operate.Forward operating locationFREFIRÝA specific designated area into which any weapon system may fire without additional coordination with the establishing headquarters. Normally, it is established on identifiable terrain by division or higher headquarters.Free fire areaFSCLDesignated by a line extending across the assigned areas of the establishing headquarters. NOTE: Designated by a line extending across the assigned areas of the establishing headquarters. The indicator of the establishing headquarters is shown after the letters FSCL.Fire-support coordination lineFUP€The last position occupied by the assault echelon before crossing the start line/line of departure. Also called attack position.Forming up placeFWDZONgA specifically defined air space in the combat zone for which air defence must be planned and provided.Forward area air defence zoneGENARE[No definition given in APP-6A] General areaHAMZONÂA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with high-altitude surface-to-air missiles.%High altitude missile engagement zoneHAZARDThe predicted area in which unprotected personnel may be affected by the release of a hazardous material spreading from its point of release. Hazard areaHDAZONAirspace designated in an airspace control plan or airspace control order in which there is a concentrated employment of numerous and varied weapons and airspace users. A high-density airspace control zone has defined dimensions that usually coincide with geographical features or navigational aids. Access to a high-density airspace control zone is normally controlled by the maneuver commander. The maneuver commander can also direct a more restrictive weapons status within the high-density airspace control zone."High density airspace control zoneHIDEaAn area in which a force conceals itself before operations or before moving into battle position.HideHNDVGTqA point at which the control of the aircraft, if radar hand over is used, changes from one controller to another.Hand over gateIDSFPT§A point at which aircraft, on joining a maritime force, will attempt to establish two-way communications with the surface force and commence identification procedures.Identification safety pointIFFOFFlLine demarking where friendly aircraft enroute to targets stop emitting an Identification-Friend-Foe signal.)Identification Friend Foe switch off lineIFFONLzLine demarking where friendly aircraft returning to friendly territory start emitting an Identification-Friend-Foe signal.(Identification Friend Foe switch on lineIMPTPTKThe point at which a projectile, bomb or re-entry vehicle strikes on earth. Impact pointINFLIN—An infiltration lane is a control measure that fixes fire planning responsibilities and coordinates forward and lateral movement of infiltrating units.Infiltration lineINIAPF&[No definition given in ADatP-03 BL10]Initial approach fixINITPT–A well-defined point, easily distinguishable visually and/or electronically, used as a starting point for a weapons or reconnaissance run on a target. Initial pointINTOBJbAn area or feature between the line of departure and an objective that must be seized and/or held.Intermediate objectiveISRwMinimum range to which an aircraft may close to a maritime force without having been positively identified as friendly.Identification safety rangeJEZ·In air defence, that airspace of defined dimensions within which multiple air defence systems (surface-to-air missiles and aircraft) are simultaneously employed to engage air threats.Joint engagement zoneJNTOAR½Area of land, sea, and airspace defined by a combat commander or subordinate unified commander, in which joint force commander conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission.Joint operations areaKEYTER[Any locality, or area, the seizure of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant. Key terrainKILBOXˆA volume of airspace where fighter aircraft operate in a weapons free mode and can use their weapons in beyond line of sight operations.Kill boxKILLAYA zone in which a commander plans to force the enemy to concentrate so as to destroy him. Killing areaLAhThe part of the objective area within which are conducted the landing operations of an amphibious force. Landing areaLAMZONÌA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with low to medium altitude surface-to-air missiles.$Low altitude missile engagement zoneLATR¨A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location that indicates a route generally parallel to the forward edge of the battle area, which crosses, or feeds into axial routes. Lateral routeLGHTLN`A designated phase line forward of which vehicles are required to use black-out lights at night. Light lineLIMADVsA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognizable point location beyond which attacking elements will not advance.Limit of advanceLIMAREáA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location to indicate to what personnel or equipment the area is impassable. Note - this definition does not identify whether it is a procedural issue, limitation or a trafficability issue.Limited access areaLINTGT@A target that is linear in nature, for example a vehicle convoy. Linear targetLLTR¢A temporary corridor of defined dimensions established in the forward area to minimize the risk to friendly aircraft from friendly air defenses or surface forces.Low level transit routeLNFEZN„Airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with a fighter aircraft.Land fighter engagement zoneLNKPPT‘A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognizable point location on the ground where two forces conducting a linkup meet. When one force is stationary, linkup points normally are established where the moving force's routes of advance intersect the stationary force's security elements. Linkup points for two moving forces are established on boundaries where the two forces are expected to converge. Linkup pointLNMEZN–Airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with the surface based air defence system.Land missile engagement zoneLNSMTGxA line along which fires with smoke bombs or rockets degrades temporarily the capability of enemy forces to see through.Linear smoke targetLOAOA general trace delineating the location where two opposing forces are engaged.Line of advanceLOC\The designation of forward friendly positions as the LD when opposing forces are in contact.Line of contactLODLND‰A line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements (commitment of attacking units or scouting elements at a specific time).Line of departure, landLODSEAvA suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times.Line of departure, seaLOGNET‡A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is a chain of interconnecting communications elements logically designed to function in a specified manner.Logical networkLOGNODZA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that participates as a logical element in a communications network. Logical nodeLRADLN˜A line drawn between points identified from the left side from the cloud top height, cloud bottom height and 2/3-stem height on the fallout vector plot.Left radial lineLZ?Airspace set aside specifically for airlift landing operations. Landing zoneMEZïIn air defence, that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with short-range air defence weapons. It may be established within a low or high altitude missile engagement. Missile engagement zone, generalMINDAR[No definition given in APP-6A] Mined areaMLOPARëAirspace established outside class "A" airspace to separate or segregate certain non-hazardous military activities from instrument flight rule traffic and to identify for visual flight rule traffic where these activities are conducted.Military operations areaMNBTARThat portion of the battlespace in which the decisive battle is fought to defeat the enemy. For any particular command, the main battle area extends rearward from the forward edge of the battle area to the rear boundary of the command's subordinate units.Main battle areaMNSFD1£A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the minimum safe distance for warned, protected personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the planned ground zero. Minimum safe distance 1MNSFD2¡A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the minimum safe distance for warned, exposed personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the planned ground zero. Minimum safe distance 2MNSFD3£A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the minimum safe distance for unwarned, exposed personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the planned ground zero. Minimum safe distance 3MRFEZN­The airspace beyond the crossover zone out to limits defined by the officer in tactical command, in which fighters have freedom of action to identify and engage air targets. Maritime fighter engagement zoneMRMEZN A designated airspace in which, under weapons control status weapons free, ships are automatically cleared to fire at any target which penetrates the zone, unless known to be friendly, adhering to airspace control procedures or unless otherwise directed by the anti-air warfare commander. Maritime missile engagement zoneMRR A temporary corridor of defined dimensions recommended for use by high-speed, fixed-wing aircraft that presents the minimum known hazards to low-flying aircraft transiting the combat zone. Army--An MRR is a temporary flight route recommended for USAF use. It presents the minimum known hazards to low-flying aircraft in the control zone (CZ). The MRR must be approved by the airspace control authority and avoids fire support targets such as air defense weapons, landing zones, pick-up zones, FARPs, and Army airfields.Minimum risk routeMRSHGTA point to which aircraft fly for air traffic purposes prior to commencing an outbound transit after takeoff or prior to landing.Marshalling gateMSLARCÂAn area of 10-degrees or as large as ordered by the officer-in-actual command, centered on the bearing of the target with a range that extends to the maximum range of the surface-to-air missile. Missile arcMSLDET&[No definition given in ADatP-03 BL10]Missile detect pointMSRThe route or routes designated with an area of operations on which the bulk of traffic flows in support of military operations.Main supply routeNAMAINÖA point or area along a particular avenue of approach through which enemy activity is expected to occur. Activity or lack of activity within an NAI will help to confirm or deny a particular enemy course of action.Named area of interestNBCAHAaA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of the NBC hazard area.NBC attack and hazard areaNBCRSDWThe point at which a reading, sample or detection of an NBC contaminant is performed. NBC reading/sample/detectionNFL¼A line short of which artillery or ships do not fire except on request or approval of the supported commander, but beyond which they may fire at any time without danger to friendly troops. No fire lineNFRARE-An area in which no fires or effects of fires are allowed. Two exceptions are (1) when establishing headquarters approves fires temporarily within the NFA on a mission basis, and (2) when the enemy force within the NFA engages a friendly force, the commander may engage the enemy to defend his force. No fire areaNGA An area that is not trafficable. No go areaNGACIVfAn area to which access is denied by civil authority or group of people (e.g. faction, gang, militia).No go area, civilNOFLZN¹Airspace of specific dimensions set aside for a specific purpose in which no aircraft operations are permitted, except as authorized by the appropriate commander and controlling agency. No fly zoneNOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedNUCCNLTThe contour line at which a Nuclear radiation dose rate is predicted or confirmed. Nuclear dose rate contour lineNUCTGT[No definition given in APP-6A]Nuclear targetOBFARE„An area the commander designates as restricted from the emplacement of man-made obstacles, normally to facilitate future operations.Obstacle free areaOBJAeA defined area within which is located an objective to be captured or reached by the military forces.Objective areaOBRARE[A command and control measure used to limit the type or number of obstacles within an area.Obstacle restricted areaOBSBLTºNormally, a brigade-level obstacle control measure that specifies the intent and location of subordinate obstacles. It also supports the intent of the higher headquarters obstacle zone. Obstacle beltOBSGAPªAn area within a minefield or obstacle belt, free of live mines or obstacles, whose width and direction will allow a friendly force to pass through in tactical formation. Obstacle gapOBSGENSA control measure used to indicate the presence of an actual or potential obstacle.Obstacle, generalOBSLANñA route through an enemy or friendly obstacle that provides a passing force safe passage. The route may be reduced and proofed as part of a breach operation, or constructed as part of a friendly obstacle. A clear route through an obstacle. Obstacle laneOBSLIN/A single line of natural or man made obstacles. Obstacle lineOBSZON¨A division-level command and control measure, normally done graphically, to designate specific land areas where lower echelons are allowed to employ tactical obstacles. Obstacle zoneORBTPT¥A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationing aircraft in flight during tactical operations when a predetermined pattern is not established. Orbit pointPHLINE~A line used for control and coordination of military operations, usually a terrain feature extending across the zone of action. Army-- A line used for control and coordination of military operations. It is usually along a recognizable terrain feature extending across the sector or zone of action. Units normally report crossing PLs, but do not halt unless specifically directed. Phase linePIRAZNHAn area within which navy ships separate friendly from hostile aircraft.+Positive identification radar advisory zonePNTRBX[No definition given in APP-6A]Penetration boxPOPUPT[The location at which aircraft quickly gain altitude for target acquisition and engagement. Pop-up pointPRHBAR‹An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a state within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited.Prohibited areaPRIMPTYThe point at which a projectile, bomb or re-entry vehicle is expected to strike on earth.Predicted impact pointPSSGPTÔA specifically designated place where units will pass through one another either in an advance or withdrawal. It is located where the commander desires subordinate units to physically execute a passage of lines. Passage pointPTDPRToIn night or limited visibility attacks, a specific place on the line of departure (LD) where a unit will cross.Point of departurePTINT[No definition given in APP-6A]Point of interestPZcA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location used to pick up troops and/or equipment by helicopter. Pickup zoneRADARE§A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area in which the employment of radioactive materials or radiation producing devices to cause casualties or restrict the use of terrain.Radioactive areaRADCLD*The contour line is a radioactive cloud. -Radar determined contour of radioactive cloudRALYPTöA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily identifiable point location on the ground at which units can reassemble/reorganize if they become disbursed or aircrews/passengers can assemble and reorganize following an incident requiring a forced landing. Rally pointRBFA>A line delineating the rear of an area in proximity to combat.!Rear boundary of the forward areaRCNSARSAirspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting reconnaissance.Reconnaissance areaRCZ‘A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location usually compromising the territory between the corps rear boundary and the army group rear boundary.Rear combat zoneRDCOSPËA portion of defined dimensions within which general air traffic (GAT) is permitted "off-route" without requiring GAT controllers to initiate co-ordination with operational air traffic (OAT) controllers.Reduced co-ordination airspaceRELLoPhase line used in river-crossing operations that delineates a change in the headquarters controlling movement. Release lineRELPTÞA well-defined point on a route at which the elements composing a column return under the authority of their respective commanders, each one of these elements continuing its movement toward its own appropriate destination. Release pointREPLINVA line at which troops, after having reached it, must report to their command echelon. Report lineRETFRTZPlanned route profiles for use by friendly aircraft returning to an aircraft-capable ship.Return to force routeRFLøA line established between converging friendly forces (one or both may be moving) that prohibits fires or effects from fires across the line without coordination with the affected force. It is established by the commander of the converging forces.Restricted fire lineRIPL3A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location to divide responsibility for the nomination of ground targets. Short of the RIPL the ground commander has this responsibility for nominating targets that have a direct bearing on the land battle. Beyond this, the targeting authority lies with the Air Commander.-Reconnaissance and interdiction planning lineRNDZPTãA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the point at which a pre-arranged meeting at a given time and location is to take place or from which to begin an action or phase of an operation, or to which to return after an operation.Rendezvous pointROTAAR`The predicted of confirmed contour of the toxic industrial material isolation and hazard area. :Release other than attack (ROTA) isolation and hazard areaROUTE‘A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location that prescribes the course to be travelled from a specific point of origin to a specific destination.RouteRRADLN™A line drawn between points identified from the right side from the cloud top height, cloud bottom height and 2/3-stem height on the fallout vector plot.Right radial lineRSFAREºAn area in which specific restrictions are imposed and into which fires that exceed those restrictions may not be delivered without prior coordination with the establishing headquarters.Restricted fire areaRSOPARºAirspace designated by the airspace control authority, in response to specific operational situations/requirements within which the operation of one or more airspace users is restricted.Restricted operations areaRSOPZN£A volume of airspace of defined dimensions designated for a specific operational mission. Entry into that zone is authorized only by the originating headquarters.Restricted operations zoneRSTRAR¼An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a state, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions.Restricted areaSAFELN½A bi-directional lane connecting an airbase, landing site and/or base defence zone to adjacent routes/corridors. Safe lanes may also be used to connect adjacent activated routes/corridors. Safe laneSAFZ=An area reserved for noncombat operations of friendly forces. Safety zoneSARPNT-A reference point used during SAR operations.Search and rescue pointSEREAR¹Used to depict the area within which a unit or formation is responsible for reconnaissance. As shown, the points of the arrows indicate the width of that area but not its forward edge.Search area/reconnaissance areaSFAREVšDesignated area in hostile territory that offers the evader or escapee a reasonable chance of avoiding capture and of surviving until he can be evacuated.Safe area for evasionSFSCTRLEstablished to route friendly aircraft to maritime forces with minimum risk. Safety sectorSGA,An area that is trafficable with difficulty. Slow go areaSHAPE-Outline of an object in the horizontal plane.ShapeSHPCZN¢An area activated around a ship operating aircraft, which is not to be entered by friendly aircraft without permission, in order to prevent friendly interference.Ship control zoneSITKILTA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that marks a point or area where alleged kills have occurred.Site of alleged killsSPCCDRYAn area established to accommodate the special routing requirements of specific missions.Special corridorSPEMAR`Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting special electronic missions.Special electronic mission areaSPOFSPvAirspace specifically for special operations forces missions requested by special operations forces airspace planners."Special operations forces airspaceSPTPOSñA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an area by which a manoeuvre element moves to a position in the battlespace where it can engage the enemy by direct fire. The manoeuvre element does not attempt to manoeuvre to capture enemy forces or terrain.Support by fire positionSRADZN{Airspace within which the responsibility for engagement of air-threats normally rests with short-range air defence weapons.'Short range air defence engagement zoneSRCHAR^A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a point location that specifies the centre point of a search area. Search centreSSMSARyAirspace defined specifically for army tactical missile system and tomahawk land attack missile launch and impact points.&Surface-to-surface missile system areaSTAGA®A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is a general locality established for the concentration of organisations and transient persons between movements over the lines of communications. Staging areaSTDARTÉRoutes that are established below the coordinating altitude to facilitate the movement of Army aviation assets. Normally, these routes are located in the corps through brigade rear area of operations.'Standard-use army aircraft flight routeSTPT?A defensive position, usually strongly fortified and heavily armed with automatic weapons around which other positions are grouped for its protection. Army--A position requiring extensive engineering effort for obstacles and survivability positions and positioned to control or block an avenue of approach. Normally, command and control, aid stations, and critical supply stockpiles will be dug-in with overhead protection. Trenches and other protective construction will be done to protect soldiers and weapons from damage during assault by mounted and dismounted forces. Strong pointSTRTPTƒA well-defined point on a route at which movement of vehicles begins to be under the control of the commander of this movement. It is at this point that the column is formed by the successive passing, at an appointed time, of each of the elements composing the column. In addition to the principal start point of a column there may be secondary start points for its different elements. Start pointSUPARE=An area where supply units, depots, and dumps may be located. Supply areaSUPPT7Any specific point where supplies are issued in detail. Supply pointTGTAOI4A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area or point location along a mobility corridor the successful interdiction of which will cause an enemy to either abandon a particular course of action or require him to use specialized engineer support to continue and where he can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces.Targeted area of interestTGTRPT7A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognizable point location on the ground (either natural or man-made) used to initiate, distribute, and control fires. TRPs can also designate the centre of an area where the commander plans to distribute or converge the fires of all his weapons rapidly. They are used by task force and below, and can further delineate sectors of fire within an engagement area. TRPs are designated using the standard target symbol and numbers issued by the fire support officer. Once designated, TRPs also constitute indirect fire targets.Target reference pointTMMRRT´A temporary route established to route air traffic between transit routes or the rear boundary of the forward area and their operations area in direct support of ground operations.Temporary minimum risk routeTMSGAR©An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities require the reservation of airspace for the exclusive use of specific users during a determined period of time.Temporary segregated areaTRCNAR…A control area normally established at the confluence of air traffic services routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes.Terminal control areaTRNGARPBattlespace created during a contingency for the purpose of conducting training. Training areaTRRSARÜAirspace surrounding designated airports wherein air traffic control provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all instrument flight rule and participating visual flight rule aircraft.Terminal radar service areaTRSCRDVBi-directional corridor in the rear area. Air traffic services not normally provided.Transit corridorTRSTRT¢A temporary corridor of defined dimensions established in the forward area to minimize the risk to friendly aircraft from friendly air defences or surface forces. Transit routeTRVLVLýThat vertical displacement above low level air defence systems, expressed both as a height and altitude, at which aircraft can cross that area in order to improve the effectiveness of the air defence systems by providing an extra friendly discriminator.Traverse levelUAVASPEAirspace created specifically for unmanned aerial vehicle operations. Unmanned aerial vehicle airspaceUNEXODkA CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location where an explosive ordnance that has been primed, fused, armed, or otherwise prepared for action, and which has been fired, dropped, launched, or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations, installations, personnel, or material, and remains unexploded either by malfunction or for any other cause.Un-exploded ordnance areaUNMVRT_The CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that specifies a route along which an unmanned aerial vehicle travels.Unmanned aerial vehicle routeWAITA7An area designated for temporary halts during movement. Waiting areaWARNAR£Airspace extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the continental (us) that contains activity that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft. Warning areaWAYPTÇIn air operations, a point or a series of points in space to which an aircraft may be vectored. Army--A designated point or series of points loaded and stored in a GPS device to facilitate movement. Way pointWPNCTLíThe sector in which a specified weapon control status is imposed. The sector is characterised as a plane figure enclosed by two radii of a circle and the arc between them. The sector may be truncated from the vertex by a second sector.Weapon control sectorWPNFZNíAn air defence zone (ADZ) established around key assets or facilities which merit special protection by ground based air defence assets, other than airbases, where weapons may be fired at any target not positively identified as friendly.Weapons free zoneXAGA number of adjacent crossing sites under the control of one commander. Crossing areaXSITE"The point of crossing an obstacle. Crossing siteZFIREsAn area into which a designated ground unit or fire support ship delivers, or is prepared to deliver, fire support. Zone of fireZONEI6The distance in kilometres from Ground Zero (GZ) calculated on the basis of the weapon size and downwind speed. Boundary on Zone 1 is determined by drawing 2 lines tangent to the cloud radius circle and intersecting the points on the radial lines where the Zone 1 downwind distance arc intersects these lines.Zone IZONEII–Zone 2 is a secondary hazard zone whose boundaries are determined by the Zone 1 downwind distance arc, the Zone 2 distance arc and the 2 radial lines.Zone IIe DS131_fac-fac-assoc-cat-codedCONYA FACILITY is connected to another FACILITY (e.g. a barrack connected to a command post). Connected toCONTNSZA FACILITY is contained within a larger FACILITY (e.g. an aircraft shelter on an airbase).ContainsUTL^A FACILITY makes use of another FACILITY (e.g. a prison camp making use of a water reservoir).Utilisese DS132_cons-mat-type-iss-elmntdBALE1A large bound, often wrapped package of materiel.BaleBARRELMA large cylindrical container having a flat top and bottom of equal diameter.BarrelBLK-Issued en masse (usually applies to liquids).BulkBOX6A rectangular container usually having a lid or cover.BoxCASE A container.CaseCOIL2A series of connected spirals or concentric rings.CoilCONTNR.A receptacle for holding or carrying material. ContainerCRATE&A container, as a slatted wooden case.CrateDAYSPL©A Day of supply (at combat rate) is the amount of consumable materiel required to enable a formation (unit i.e. Division, Brigade etc) to carry out operations for 1 day. Day of supplyDRMˆIssued in drums, the size of which is recorded in the issuing-unit-of-measure-code (usually applies to liquids) (e.g., 200-litre drums).DrumJERCAN!A container that holds 20 litres.JerricanPAKyIssuing unit of measure is packs, the size of which is recorded in the issuing-unit-of-measure-code and issuing-quantity.PackPAL)Issued in units of standard NATO pallets.PalletRATIONA fixed portion.RationROUNDA single item of ammunition.RoundUNTIssued singly.Unite DS133_fac-type-cat-codedÈABATISŒA vehicular obstacle constructed by felling trees (leaving a 1-2 meter stump above the ground on both sides of a road, trail, gap, or defile) so that they fall, interlocking, toward the expected direction of enemy approach. The trees should remain attached to the stumps, be at a 45 degree angle to the roadway, and the obstacle itself should be at least 75 meters in depth to be most effective.AbatisACCOM•An amount of living space distinct and separate. (Intended for humanitarian aid scenario to enable general indication of accommodation requirements).Unit of accommodationADVNCP.The advanced command post of a unit/formation.Command post, advancedAIRFLDAn area prepared for the accommodation (including any buildings, installations, or equipment) landing and take off of aircraft.Airfield/airport/airstripALTDCN[No definition given in APP-6A]"Alternate decontamination facilityAMMCCHA hiding place for ammunition.Ammunition cacheANTOBS[No definition given in APP-6A]Anti-tank obstacleANTWAL[No definition given in APP-6A]Anti-tank wallASP‘A point at which ammunition, obtained from supporting supply points by a division or other unit, are broken down for distribution to other units.Ammunition supply pointATDTCHRAn obstacle with a line location, meant to stop tanks and made by digging a ditch.Anti-tank ditchATPwThe location for physical transfer of ammunition from one means of transport to another or to the final receiving unit.Ammunition transfer pointBANKIAn establishment where money is stored for saving or commercial purposes.BankBARBENJAn obstacle, consisting of twisted wires armed with barbs or sharp points.Barbed wire entanglementBARRCK8A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers.BarracksBATH)A facility used for personal cleanliness.BathBBYTRP²An explosive or nonexplosive device or other material deliberately placed to cause casualties when an apparently harmless object is disturbed or a normally safe act is performed. Booby trapBERM"An artificial ridge or embankment.BermBFIFLD¤A facility containing fuel containers, pipe work and dispensing equipment connected together to form a temporary fuel installation within a tactical field location.Bulk fuel installation, fieldBLDaA relatively permanent structure, roofed and usually walled and designed for some particular use.BuildingBPSOBSrA squared-off log or a large, oblong piece of timber, metal, or stone inserted in the ground to obstruct movement.Beam post obstacleBRGTYPiA FACILITY-TYPE that is a structure, fixed or moveable, spanning and/or providing passage over an object. BRIDGE-TYPEBUAEAn area containing a concentration of buildings and other structures. Built-up areaBUNKERlA fortified chamber, mostly below ground, often built with reinforced concrete and provided with embrasures.BunkerCAMP6An accommodation based upon a number of tents or huts.CampCAN@A man-made or improved natural waterway used for transportation.CanalCBTPSTNA reinforced observation post capable of conducting limited combat operations.Combat outpostCEM%An area of land for burying the dead. Cemetery/graveyard/burial groundCHM`A vertical structure containing a passage or flue for discharging smoke and gases of combustion.Chimney/smokestackCOBGA building in which communications signals are processed or controlled.Communications buildingCOTeA relatively tall structure used for transmitting and/or receiving electronic communications signals.Communications towerCPA unit's or subunit's headquarters where the commander and the staff perform their activities. In combat, a unit's or subunit's headquarters is often divided into echelons; the echelon in which the unit or subunit commander is located or from which he operates is called a command post.%Command post, not otherwise specifiedCRATERAA pit or hole in the ground created by an explosion or an impact.CraterCRP7An area that has been tilled for the planting of crops.CroplandCSCLPT…A specific location where casualities are assembled to be transported to a medical treatment facility for example a company aid post.Casualty collection pointCTTvA tower-like structure that houses the persons and equipment used to control the flow of air, rail, or marine traffic. Control towerCUTXAn excavation of the earth's surface to provide passage for a road, railway, canal, etc.CutCVCLPT‡A specific location where civilians are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations.Civilian collection pointCWYÄA man-made clearing in a cultural area or through a stand of trees, designed to provide access for a road, railroad, pipeline or power transmission line, or to impede the progress of forest fires.Cleared way/firebreakDAMVA permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow.Dam/weirDCH@A channel constructed for the purpose of irrigation or drainage.DitchDECONP™A place where personnel and/or materiel (incl. vehicles) can be cleaned after (potential) contamination of radioactive, biological, or chemical material.Decontamination facilityDEPBIO4An area used for the storage of biological agents. Depot, biologicalDEPCHM*An area used for the storage of chemicals.Depot, chemicalsDEPENG3An area used for the storage of engineer equipment.Depot, engineerDEPMED1An area used for the storage of medical supplies.Depot, medicalDEPMIS3An area used for the storage of missile ammunition.Depot, missile ammunitionDEPMUN+An area used for the storage of ammunition.Depot, munitionDEPNBCIAn area used for the storage of nuclear, biological or chemical agents. Depot, NBCDEPNUC0An area used for the storage of nuclear weapons.Depot, nuclear storageDEPOTÙAn area used for the storage of products or supplies. A facility for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage or disposal of material.Depot, not otherwise specifiedDEPPOLAAn area used for the storage of petroleum, oil and/or lubricants. Depot, POLDGTfRegular spaced concrete or metal barriers laid in single or multiple rows to prevent vehicle movement. Dragon teethDMDBRS6The debris left over from the demolition of an object.Demolition debrisDRNSEWoA facility used for emptying of liquid and channelling sewage to get rid of waste, dirty water and drain water.Drainage/sewageDRSTAT;A movable facility for the initial treatment of casualties.Dressing stationDTCLPT‡A specific location where detainees are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations.Detainee collection pointDTHAREeA facility or other location where detainees are provided custodial care pending further disposition.Detainee holding areaELCINSPA facility whose essential function is based on the use of electronic equipment.Electronic installationELCSPL_A facility containing the equipment used for the production and/or distribution of electricity.Electrical supplyEMPLAC£A prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment for protection against hostile fire or bombardment, and from which they can execute their tasks. EmplacementEQIMFTRA facility generally used specifically to support the manufacture of equipment. Equipment, manufactureFACAIRmA facility that is used as a military base prepared for the accommodation, landing and takeoff of aircraft. 'Military base/facility, airport/airbaseFACAMM=A facility used as for munitions and explosives production. @Military materiel facility, ammunition and explosives productionFACARM-A facility used as for armament production. /Military materiel facility, armament productionFACARP:A facility used as for aircraft production and assembly. <Military materiel facility, aircraft production and assemblyFACATR.A facility used as an atomic energy reactor. 1Military materiel facility, atomic energy reactorFACBRGBA facility used as for engineering equipment production, bridge. DMilitary materiel facility, engineering equipment production, bridgeFACCHBDA facility used as for chemical and biological warfare production. FMilitary materiel facility, chemical and biological warfare productionFACENG:A facility used as for engineering equipment production. <Military materiel facility, engineering equipment productionFACGOV?A facility used to support governmental leadership functions. Governmental leadershipFACMIL-A facility that is used as a military base. Military base/facilityFACMSL=A facility used as for missile and space system production. ?Military materiel facility, missile and space system productionFACNAVaA facility that is used as a naval base and where ships may receive or discharge their cargoes. +Military base/facility, seaport/ naval baseFACPOWkA facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of electric power. <Service, research, utility facility, electric power facilityFACPRO‡A facility generally used to support a particular method of operation in any manufacture or to support a series of actions or events. Processing facilityFACSHP+A facility used as for ship construction. -Military materiel facility, ship constructionFACSRUNA facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions. #Service, research, utility facilityFACTECsA facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of technological research. DService, research, utility facility, technological research facilityFACTELmA facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of telecommunications.@Service, research, utility facility, telecommunications facilityFACTRN9A facility that is used to support transport functions. Transport facilityFACVEH,A facility used as for vehicle production. .Military materiel facility, vehicle productionFACWATrA facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of public water services. 9Service, research, utility facility, public water serviceFARM”Land devoted to agricultural production, raising and breeding of animals or an area of water devoted to the raising and breeding of aquatic animals.FarmFARPA temporary facility that is organized, equipped, and deployed by an aviation commander and normally located in the main battle area closer to the area of operations than the aviation unit's combat service support (CSS) area. It provides fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat. It permits combat aircraft to rapidly refuel and rearm simultaneously.+Rearming and refuelling point, forward areaFBKOBS^A structure that is maintained in an elevated position and can be dropped to form an obstacle.Falling block obstacleFENCERA man-made barrier of relatively light structure used as an enclosure or boundary.FenceFERINSyA facility (including the terminals and the water craft) to enable moving equipment and personnel across a body of water.Ferry installationFHPT*A facility for refuelling of POL products.Fuel handling pointFOBSPS­A position from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted by the occupants and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airbourne. Forward observer positionFORT[No definition given in APP-6A]FortFORTLN8A line of fortifications whether temporary or permanent.Fortified lineFORTPT¹An emplacement or shelter of a temporary nature which can be constructed with reasonable facility by units requiring no more than minor engineer supervisory and equipment participation.Fortified pointFRTARE‘An area in which emplacements or shelters of a temporary or permanent nature have been constructed for defence by forces or protection of forces.Fortified areaFSAAMMiA group of field storage sites containing a max of 5000 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives.Field storage area-ammunitionFSMAMMMA site containing approx 10 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives.Field storage module-ammunitionFSSAMMjA group of field storage modules containing a max of 200 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives.Field storage site-ammunitionFSSTAMgApproximately 1 tonne gross weight of ammunition and explosives stored under tactical field conditions.Field storage stack-ammunitionGATEA barrier that controls passage to a road, railway, tunnel or bridge.GateHANGERQA covered space, shed or shelter for the accommodation of aircraft or spacecraft.HangerHARBUR¶A restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its minable water approaches from which and in which shipping operations are projected or supported.HarbourHOUSE6A household used as a dwelling for one or more people.HouseHPDoAn improved area used for takeoff, and landing, by helicopters and other vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.Helicopter landing padHPTfA place designated for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, including its buildings and facilities.HeliportHSPIA fixed medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. Medical facility, hospitalHSPFLDKA movable medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. Medical facility, hospital fieldHSPNOSjA facility established for the purpose of furnishing medical and/or dental care to eligible individuals. 3Medical facility, hospital, not otherwise specifiedHUT)A small simple or crude house or shelter.HutINDINS@A facility containing factories and/or productive installations.Industrial installationINSTAL†A grouping of facilities, located in the same vicinity, which support particular functions. Installations may be elements of a base. InstallationJCTIA connection designed to provide traffic access from one road to another.Interchange/complex junctionLGRLPTã1. The point along the supply route (SR) where unit first sergeant or unit guide takes control of a company LOGPAC. 2. The point along the supply route where the supported unit meets the supporting unit to transfer supplies.Logistics release pointMAINCPA command post that includes those staff activities involved in controlling and sustaining current operations and in planning future operations.Command post, mainMAINTFyA facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of equipment.Maintenance facilityMEDSPT[A facility that hosts medical personnel who carry out treatment of sick or wounded persons.Medical supportMILOBS¢Any man-made device (except mines) or passive defence works such as a barrier that is designed to stop, impede, or divert movement of amphibious or ground forces.Military obstacleMINEAPUAn obstacle made by laying mines of anti-personnel type laid with or without pattern.Minefield, anti-personnelMINEATPAn obstacle made by laying mines of anti-tank type laid with or without pattern.Minefield, anti-tankMINEFDUAn obstacle made by laying mines of an unspecified type laid with or without pattern."Minefield, not otherwise specifiedMINELNHA marked lane, unmined or cleared of mines, leading through a minefield.Minefield laneMINEMXhA minefield made by laying mines of both anti-personnel and anti-tank type laid with or without pattern.Minefield, mixedMNEUXO5Explosive ordnance that has been primed, fused, armed, or otherwise prepared for action, and which has been fired, dropped, launched, or placed in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to operations, installations, personnel, or material, and remains unexploded either by malfunction or for any other cause.Minefield, UXOMNTCPT°A point established to collect equipment awaiting repair, controlled exchange, cannibalisation or evacuation. May be operated by the user or by intermediate maintenance units.Maintenance collection pointMOBLCP,The mobile command post of a unit/formation.Command post, mobileMSSCAn area with related facilities for storing and launching missiles. Missile siteMSSGRV7A FACILITY-TYPE used for the burial of multiple bodies. Mass-graveMWYTAn open, broad way, often with shoulders and barriers, maintained for vehicular use.MotorwayNBCPSTA position from which Nuclear, Biological, or Chemical observations are made and which possesses appropriate communiications; it is dismounted.!NBC observation post (dismounted)NETWRKEA FACILITY-TYPE that provides communication and information services.NetworkNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownNOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedOBSPžA position from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted and which possesses appropriate communiications; it may be airbourne . Observation postOFFICEMA place in which business, professional or clerical activities are conducted.OfficeORD[An area covered by systematic plantings of trees that yield fruits, nuts or other products.Orchard/plantationPEACCP/The peacetime command post of a unit/formation.Command post, peacetimePOLPTEA facility for the distribution of petroleum and associated products. POL pointPORTJA place or facility at which ships may receive or discharge their cargoes.PortPOWARElA facility or other location where Prisoners of war are provided custodial care pending further disposition.Prisoner of war holding areaPOWCMPYA camp of semi-permanent nature established for the internment of prisoners of war (POW).POW campPOWCPTŽA specific location where Prisoners of war are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Prisoner of war collection pointPTLbA system of above ground wires including their supports, which transmit electricity over distance.Power transmission lineRAILhAn installation on a railway where loads may be transferred between trains and other means of transport.Rail facilitiesRAILHDEFarthest point to which rails have been laid in railway construction.RailheadRAILWY>A rail or set of parallel rails on which a train or tram runs.RailwayREARCPÇThose staff activities concerned primarily with combat service support of the force, administrative support of the headquarters and other activities not immediately concerned with current operations.Command post, rearREFARE[No definition given in APP-6A]Refugee holding areaRELAY†An installation organised, equipped, and located for the purpose of extending the coverage of electronic communications and detection.Relay facilityRESBA man-made open enclosure or area formed for the storage of water. ReservoirRESVCP4A command post that is only activated when required.Command post, reserveREVETMIAn embankment to provide shelter (as against bomb splinters or strafing). RevetmentROAD)An open way maintained for vehicular use.RoadROADBLxA barrier or obstacle (usually covered by fire) used to block, or limit the movement of, hostile vehicles along a route. RoadblockROMPT|Conducted during long movements where vehicles receive a prescribed (timed) amount of fuel and then continue their movement.Refuel on the move pointRRRSPTŽA designated point through which a unit passes where it receives fuel, ammunition, and other necessary supplies to continue combat operations. Rearm, refuel and resupply pointRUIaA site or location where remains of ancient civilizations or human activity have been discovered.RuinsSENPSTA position from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airbourne. This is an unmanned Observation Post with electronic or other devices to detect activity within the sensors' range. Sensor outpost/listening postSHD_A storage facility usually characterised by one or more open sides, support pillars and a roof.ShedSHLSURUA fortified structure built on the surface, used to house personnel and/or equipment.Shelter, surfaceSHLUNDRA fortified structure built underground, used to house personnel and/or equipment.Shelter, undergroundSHOP@A small retail store or a specialty department in a large store.ShopSITADR>A facility containing radar employed for air-defence purposes.Site, air-defence radarSITART@A facility containing equipment employed for locating artillery.Site, artillery locatingSITEEW/A facility that carries out Electronic Warfare.Site, electronic warfareSITGSRFA facility containing radar employed for ground surveillance purposes.Site, ground surveillance radarSITLOGKA facility for the storage, maintenance, research, or disposal of material.Site, logisticSITMLB9A facility that is used as a basis for military bridging.Site, military bridgingSITRADlA facility containing radar that may be employed for the tracking and identification of battlespace objects. Site, radarSITRFT[No definition given in APP-6A] Site, raftSPTAREsA designated area in which combat services support (CSS) elements and some staff elements locate to support a unit. Support areaSTATCP,The static command post of a unit/formation.Command post, staticSTN?A stopping place for the transfer of passengers and/or freight.Station (miscellaneous)STP{In architecture, a steeply pointed pyramidal or conical structure usually attached to an ecclesiastical or public building. Steeple/spireSTUPCP‡Any location designated by a commander to assume command post functions in the event the main or rear command post becomes inoperative.Command post, step-up/alternateSUPDMP]A temporary storage area, usually in the open, for bombs, ammunition, equipment, or supplies. Supply dumpTACTCP€A small, mobile headquarters capable of serving the requirements of the commander (but usually not the staff) for short periods.Command post, tacticalTCH/A linear excavation dug for defensive purposes.TrenchTOWWA relatively tall structure which may be used for observation, support, or storage etc.Tower (non-communications)TRANSFtEnables transfer of materiel from one mode of transportation to another or between the same modes of transportation.Transloading facilityTRFPSTXA place at which traffic is controlled either by military police or by mechanical means.Traffic control postTRPWIR[No definition given in APP-6A] Trip wireTTRHDN[No definition given in APP-6A] TetrahedronTUNbAn underground or underwater passage, open at both ends, and usually containing a road or railway.TunnelVSTeAn open land area used for storing or parking vehicles or vessels. (Including Recreational Vehicles).Vehicle storage/parking areaWALL–A continuous, vertical structure, such as a concrete or rock wall serving to enclose, divide, support or protect an area of land. Includes sea walls.WallWATERP3A facility from which water is distributed in bulk.$Water control facilities/water pointWATSPLVA facility containing the equipment used for the storage and/or distribution of water. Water supplyWIRAFN[No definition given in APP-6A]!Wire obstacle, double apron fenceWIRDCN[No definition given in APP-6A]'Wire obstacle, double strand concertinaWIRDFN[No definition given in APP-6A]Wire obstacle, double fenceWIRHFN[No definition given in APP-6A]Wire obstacle, high wire fenceWIRLFN[No definition given in APP-6A]Wire obstacle, low wire fenceWIRNOS[No definition given in APP-6A]&Wire obstacle, not otherwise specifiedWIRSCN[No definition given in APP-6A] Wire obstacle, single concertinaWIRSFN[No definition given in APP-6A]Wire obstacle, single fenceWIRTCN[No definition given in APP-6A]'Wire obstacle, triple strand concertinaWMLiA wind-driven system of vanes attached to a tower-like structure (excluding wind-generated power plants).WindmillWSHFAC2A facility for washing personnel and/or equipment.Washing facilityWSTPLEFUnusable or unwanted material, which may include hazardous materiel. Waste pileWTWFAn elevated container and its supporting structure used to hold water. Water towerXLCMA point where two or more line features intersect or cross at the same level.Crossing/level crossingXRRYA place where railway track crosses a highway or street, or where a river can be crossed.Crossing, railway/rivere DS134_feat-cat-codedCF³A nontangible FEATURE of military interest that is administratively specified, may be represented by a geometric figure, and is associated with the conduct of military operations.CONTROL-FEATUREGFXA FEATURE describing terrain characteristics to which military significance is attached.GEOGRAPHIC-FEATUREMETFTKA FEATURE that describes reported or forecast weather and light conditions.METEOROLOGIC-FEATURENOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiede DS135_feat-type-cat-codedCF˜A nontangible FEATURE-TYPE of military interest that may be represented as a geometric figure and is associated with the conduct of military operations.CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPEGFaA FEATURE-TYPE that describes terrain characteristics to which military significance is attached.GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-TYPEMETFTTPA FEATURE-TYPE that describes reported or forecast weather and light conditions.Meteorologic feature typeNOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiede DS137_gfeat-type-cat-codedBCHfThe shore of the sea or lake, sandy or pebbly, brought up by the waves (including the foreshore area).BeachCLF8A steep, vertical, or overhanging face of rock or earth.Cliff/escarpmentCNT>A line connecting points having the same vertical datum value.Contour line (land)CTY#The territory of a nation or state.CountryDGP$A waterless ravine or mountain pass.Dry gapDPR'A low area surrounded by higher ground. DepressionEMB/A raised long mound of earth or other material.Embankment/fillFLAT=A stretch of level ground without a slope, tilt or curvature.FlatFRD)A shallow part of a body of water that can be crossed without bridging, boats, or rafts. A location in a water barrier where the physical characteristics of current, bottom, and approaches permit the passage of personnel and/or vehicles and other equipment that remain in contact with the bottom.FordFSTEA dense growth of trees, plants and underbrush covering a large area.ForestGSLHArea composed of uncultured plants which have little or no woody tissue. GrasslandGUL.A long, narrow, deep erosion with steep banks. Gully (gorge)HIL9A well defined natural elevation smaller than a mountain.HillISL=A land mass smaller than a continent and surrounded by water.IslandLAK+A natural body of water surrounded by land. Lake/pondLNDSLD4The dislodging and fall of a mass of earth and rock. LandslideMPS8A natural route through a low place in a mountain range. Mountain passMSH]A saturated area, at times covered with water, supporting vegetation which may include trees. Marsh/swampMOUNTNÁA natural elevation of the earth's surface rising more or less abruptly from the surrounding level, and attaining an altitude which, relatively to adjacent elevations, is impressive or notable.MountainNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownNOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedRDGLIN!Line representation of ridge top. Ridge lineRIVA natural flowing watercourse. River/streamRST5A visual topographic outcrop, layers or beds of rock.Rock strata/rock formationSCRLow-growing woody plants. Scrub/brushSNDRidges or hills of sand.Sand dune/sand hillSPEBA point representation of the highest point of a hill or mountain.Spot elevationTREDWoody-perennial plants, having a self-supporting main stem or trunk.TreeVAL7A line representation of the lowest part of the valley.Valley bottom lineWAT7An area of water which normally has tidal fluctuations.Water (except inland)e DS138_loc-cat-codedLN|A one dimensional LOCATION that is defined by two or more POINTs connected by straight line segments in an ordered sequence.LINEPTA zero-dimensional LOCATION.POINTSURFACA two-dimensional LOCATION.SURFACEVL>A specific LOCATION that is a three-dimensional bounded space.GEOMETRIC-VOLUMEe DS139_mat-type-cat-codedCM6A MATERIEL-TYPE that is an expendable class of supply.CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPEEQ5A MATERIEL-TYPE that is not intended for consumption.EQUIPMENT-TYPENOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiede DS140_mat-type-estab-cat-codedCESMA list of the associated ancillaries, accessories, tools, literature and spares which, when scheduled together, form a composite vehicle, equipment or store. (For example, a Main Battle Tank is issued with radio sets, tools, user handbooks, etc. This information is mainly used by the stores issuing and registering ORGANISATIONs).Complete equipment schedulePCGA list showing the disassembly build order of an equipment, identifying the assemblies, sub-assemblies and components which comprise the equipment (or assemblies and sub-assemblies). (For example, a Main Battle Tank consists of a chassis, a gun, a power-pack, wheels, track-links, panels, nuts, bolts, screws, etc. This information is mainly used within the maintenance and supply organisation).Parts cataloguee DS141_minefield-pattern-codedNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownREGMNFœA MINEFIELD which is implemented by laying mines one at a time in a regular pattern as directed by current doctrine (for example, straight line or zig zag).Regular minefieldREGTHKcA MINEFIELD which is implemented by laying mines one at a time in combination with scattered mines.1Regular minefield, thickened with scattered minesSCATTR›A MINEFIELD which is implemented by mines which are delivered by aircraft, artillery, missile or ground dispenser without any regard to classical patterns. Scatterede DS142_minefield-persistencedNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownPERMAN6A MINEFIELD that is in place until somebody clears it. PermanentREMOTE4A MINEFIELD that can be destroyed by remote control.Remote activated destructionSLFDSTYA MINEFIELD that is in place for a certain period of time after which it destroys itself.Timed automatic destructione DS143_minefield-purpose-codedHTACTA MINEFIELD with a SURFACE location which is part of a formation obstacle plan and is laid to delay, channel or break up an enemy advance. A heavy minefield is categorised as one with 7 rows per kilometre depth at a standard spacing for the type of mine used.Heavy tacticalLTACTA MINEFIELD with a SURFACE location which is part of a formation obstacle plan and is laid to delay, channel or break up an enemy advance. A light minefield is categorised as one with 3 rows per kilometre depth at a standard spacing for the type of mine used.Light tacticalMTACTA MINEFIELD with a SURFACE location which is part of a formation obstacle plan and is laid to delay, channel or break up an enemy advance. A medium minefield is categorised as one with 5 rows per kilometre depth at a standard spacing for the type of mine used.Medium tacticalNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownNUISNCvA MINEFIELD with a SURFACE location laid to delay and disorganise the enemy and to hinder his use of an area or route.NuisancePHONEY­A MINEFIELD with a SURFACE location which denotes an area free of live mines used to simulate a minefield, or section of a minefield, with the object of deceiving the enemy.PhoneyPROTCTyA MINEFIELD with a SURFACE location that denotes a minefield employed to assist a unit in its local, close-in protection. Protectivee DS144_obj-item-cat-codedFA An OBJECT-ITEM that is built, installed or established to serve some particular purpose and is identified by the service it provides rather than by its content.FACILITYFEjAn OBJECT-ITEM that encompasses meteorological, geographic, and control features of military significance.FEATUREMAAn OBJECT-ITEM that is equipment, apparatus or supplies of military interest without distinction as to its application for administrative or combat purposes.MATERIELORAAn OBJECT-ITEM that is an administrative or functional structure. ORGANISATIONPEOAn OBJECT-ITEM that is a human being to whom military significance is attached.PERSONe DS145_obj_item_stat_hstly_codedAFRbAn OBJECT-ITEM that is assumed to be a friend because of its characteristics, behaviour or origin.Assumed friendAHOSAn indication that the OBJECT-ITEM in question is likely to belong to enemy forces.Assumed hostileAIV‚An indication that the OBJECT-ITEM in question is likely to belong to involved forces different from own, allied and enemy forces.Assumed involvedANT~An indication that the OBJECT-ITEM in question is likely to belong to neither own, allied, enemy or otherwise involved forces.Assumed neutralFAKERdAn OBJECT-ITEM that is a friendly aircraft simulating a hostile aircraft in an air defence exercise.FakerFR:An OBJECT-ITEM that belongs to a declared friendly nation.FriendHO6An OBJECT-ITEM that is positively identified as enemy.HostileIVvAn indication that the OBJECT-ITEM in question belongs to involved forces different from own, allied and enemy forces.InvolvedJOKERLAn OBJECT-ITEM that is acting as a suspect track for exercise purposes only.JokerNEUTRL‹An OBJECT-ITEM whose characteristics, behaviour, origin or nationality indicate that it is neither supporting friendly nor opposing forces.NeutralPENDNG<An OBJECT-ITEM for which identification is to be determined.PendingSUSPCT_An OBJECT-ITEM that is potentially hostile because of its characteristics, behaviour or origin.SuspectUNIDED,An OBJECT-ITEM that has not been identified. UnidentifiedUNKEAn OBJECT-ITEM for which identification information is not available.Unknowne DS146_obj-item-stat-cat-codedCFRAn OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific CONTROL-FEATURE.CONTROL-FEATURE-STATUSFAKAn OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific FACILITY.FACILITY-STATUSGFUAn OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE.GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUSMAKAn OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific MATERIEL.MATERIEL-STATUSOROAn OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific ORGANISATION.ORGANISATION-STATUSPEIAn OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific PERSON. PERSON-STATUSe DS147_org-cfeat-assoc-cat-coded BONDFRiThe subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its frontal boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is bounded in the front byBONDLlThe subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its left-flank boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is bounded on the left byBONDRmThe subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its right-flank boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is bounded on the right byBONDRRfThe subject ORGANISATION has part or all of its rear boundary specified by the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is bounded in the rear byBOUNDUThe subject ORGANISATION has its boundaries defined by the specified CONTROL-FEATURE. Is bounded byCAPTORgThe ORGANISATION has taken possession, as a result of forceful means, of the specified CONTROL-FEATURE. Is captor ofCONSMOperates in accordance with procedures defined by the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is constrained or enabled byCONTRLHas authority for.ControlsESTAHas authority to set up. EstablishesLOFSThe subject ORGANISATION is located on the left side of the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is to the left ofOCUPYSaThe ORGANISATION occupies a specific CONTROL-FEATURE without making use of its intended function.OccupiesROFTThe subject ORGANISATION is located on the right side of the object CONTROL-FEATURE.Is to the right ofUSER1Has use of (intended for use in LOGICAL-NETWORK). Is user ofe DS148_obj-type-cat-codedFA¾An OBJECT-TYPE that is intended to be built, installed or established to serve some particular purpose and is identified by the service it is intended to provided rather than by its content. FACILITY-TYPEFEjAn OBJECT-TYPE that encompasses meteorological, geographic, and control features of military significance. FEATURE-TYPEMA¢An OBJECT-TYPE that represents equipment, apparatus or supplies of military interest without distinction to its application for administrative or combat purposes. MATERIEL-TYPEORGAn OBJECT-TYPE that represents administrative or functional structures.ORGANISATION-TYPEPEQAn OBJECT-TYPE that represents human beings about whom information is to be held. PERSON-TYPEe DS149_org-cat-codedCOˆAn ORGANISATION that is a group of vehicles organised for the purpose of control and orderly movement with or without escort protection.CONVOYNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownNOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedUNMA military ORGANISATION whose structure is prescribed by competent authority.UNITe DS150_org-fac-assoc-cat-coded CAPTOR`The ORGANISATION has taken possession, as a result of forceful means, of the specified FACILITY. Is captor ofCONTRLeAn ORGANISATION is in control of a specific FACILITY and uses the FACILITY for its intended function.ControlsDISETAn ORGANISATION terminates the function or physical presence of a specific FACILITY.DisestablishesESTAQAn ORGANISATION sets up the function or physical presence of a specific FACILITY. EstablishesISRESP5An ORGANISATION that administers a specific FACILITY.Is responsible forISSPNRJAn ORGANISATION that provides resources in support of a specific FACILITY.Is sponsor forOCUPYSYAn ORGANISATION occupies a specific FACILITY without making use of its intended function.OccupiesPRVSUSIAn ORGANISATION that delivers goods and services for a specific FACILITY.Provides sustainment forUSESrAn ORGANISATION uses a specific FACILITY for its intended function while it is controlled by another ORGANISATION.Usese DS151_org-mat-assoc-cat-codedACAUTH7The ORGANISATION has the MATERIEL on its property book.Is accounting authority forCAPTOR`The ORGANISATION has taken possession, as a result of forceful means, of the specified MATERIEL. Is captor ofCONTRL5A specific ORGANISATION controls an item of MATERIEL.ControlsEMPLOY~A specific ORGANISATION is the permanent or temporary user of an individual MATERIEL, while another ORGANISATION is the owner.EmploysTRNSPTKThe ORGANISATION is responsible for the movement of the specified MATERIEL. Transportse DS152_org-org-assoc-cat-codedCMDCTLfAn ORGANISATION-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION relating specifically to Command and control relationships. Command and controlFUCSoAn ORGANISATION-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION relating specifically to Fire unit and combat support relationships. Fire unit and combat supportADCSS|An ORGANISATION-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION relating specifically to Administrative and combat service support relationships. Admin and combat service supportSUPPL`An ORGANISATION-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION relating specifically to Supplementary relationships. Supplementarye DS153_org-pers-assoc-cat-codedASLOFePlaced a person with an ORGANISATION on a temporary basis with the objective of coordinating actions.Has as a liaison officerASSGN3Placed a person with the ORGANISATION, permanently.Has on assignmentATTCH3Placed a person with the ORGANISATION, temporarily.Has on attachmentCAPTORHas captured a PERSON. Is captor ofMEMBER'ORGANISATION has as a member, a person.Is a member ofPOCŠPlaced a person with an ORGANISATION on a temporary basis with the objective of coordinating details for each element of support required.Has as point of contactUCOMM@The ORGANISATION has as its authorised leader a specific PERSON.Is under command ofe DS154_org-type-cat-codedCIVPST–An ORGANISATION-TYPE with a set of duties that are intended to be fulfilled by one person in private sector and non-military government organisations.CIVILIAN-POST-TYPEGRPORGyAn ORGANISATION-TYPE that is non-formal in nature and classes together its members due to mutual or common circumstances.GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPEGVTORGrAn ORGANISATION-TYPE that controls and administers public policy either under a national or international mandate.GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPENOS<The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values.Not otherwise specifiedPVSORG“An ORGANISATION-TYPE that is a non-government organisation and is constituted for business, commerce, manufacturing, trade, relief or philanthropy. PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPEe DS156_pers-type-rank-codedEPTE‰A military person in the armed forces without an officer's commission, warrant or other rank conferring leadership over other servicemen.Enlisted privateNCOgAn enlisted member of the armed forces appointed to a rank conferring leadership over other servicemen.NCO, not otherwise specifiedNKN?It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not knownOF1-Officer rank of Lieutenant/Second Lieutenant.OF-1OF10Officer rank of Field Marshal.OF-10OF2Officer rank of Captain.OF-2OF3Officer rank of Major.OF-3OF4#Officer rank of Lieutenant Colonel.OF-4OF5Officer rank of Colonel.OF-5OF6Officer rank of Brigadier.OF-6OF7Officer rank of Major General.OF-7OF8#Officer rank of Lieutenant General.OF-8OF9Officer rank of General.OF-9OFFR^A military person who is invested with authority by means of a commission in the armed forces. Officer, not otherwise specifiedOR1 Other rank of Private (Class 4).OR-1OR2!Other rank of Private (Class1-3).OR-2OR3Other rank of Lance Corporal.OR-3OR4Other rank of Corporal.OR-4OR5 Other rank of Sergeant (Junior).OR-5OR6+Other rank of Sergeant (3 Years Seniority).OR-6OR7Other rank of Staff Sergeant.OR-7OR8&Other rank of Warrant Officer Class 2.OR-8OR9&Other rank of Warrant Officer Class 1.OR-9OTHRVAll military PERSON-TYPEs who do not hold an officer's commission in the armed forces. Other rankse DS166_unit-type-size-codedAGxThe largest formation of land forces, normally comprising two or more armies or army corps under a designated commander. Army groupARMYtA formation larger than an army corps but smaller than an army group. It usually