| Value |
Definition |
Source |
Physical Value |
Identifier |
| Acquire |
To detect the presence and location of a target in sufficient detail to permit identification. |
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
ACQUIR |
1000099 |
| Advance |
To move towards an objective in some form of tactical formation. This is a transitional phase between operations which may
or may not result in contact with the enemy.
|
Adapted AAP-6(T) and UK draft AFM (Operations) |
ADVANC |
1000001 |
| Aerial refuelling |
To refuel aircraft in flight, which extends presence, increases range, and serves as a force multiplier. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31- Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
AERRFL |
1000209 |
| Aeromedical evacuation |
To move patients under medical supervision to and between medical treatment facilities by air transportation. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31- Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
AEREVA |
1000210 |
| Air assault |
To mount an operation in which assault forces (combat, combat service, and combat service support), using the firepower, mobility,
and total integration of helicopter assets, maneuver on the battlefield under the control of the ground or air manoeuvre commander
to engage and destroy enemy forces or to seize and hold key terrain.
|
FM 1-02, Sep 2004 adapted |
ARASLT |
1000004 |
| Air defence |
To protect and defend an area, a strike attack, an installation or naval forces. |
MIP-NDAG |
AIRDEF |
1000425 |
| Air interdiction, battlefield |
To conduct air operations to destroy, neutralize, or delay the enemy's military potential on the battlefield before it can
be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces at such distance from friendly forces that detailed integration of
each air mission with the fire and movement of friendly forces is not required.
|
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
ARINTR |
1000178 |
| Air superiority |
To obtain a degree of dominance in the air battle of one force over another in order to permit the conduct of operations by
the former and its related land, sea and air forces at a given time and place without prohibitive interference by the opposite
force.
|
Adapted AAP-6 |
AIRSUP |
1000426 |
| Air traffic control |
To provide air traffic control service to flights in control areas. |
Adapted AAP-6 |
ARTCTL |
1000191 |
| Air warning/air control |
To provide information about enemy air activity that poses immediate threat to friendly forces and monitors and directs the
use of airspace.
|
Adapted APP-6 |
AWACS |
1000107 |
| Air-to-air sweep |
To conduct an offensive mission by fighter aircraft to seek out and destroy enemy aircraft or targets of opportunity in an
allotted area of operations.
|
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/29 - Def MIP-NDAG |
AIRSWP |
1000214 |
| Airborne assault |
In an airborne operation, a phase beginning with delivery by air of the assault echelon of the force into the objective area
and extending through attack of assault objectives and consolidation of the initial airhead.
|
AAP-6(V) |
ARBNAS |
1000005 |
| Airborne command and control |
To conduct battlespace command and control operations from an airborne platform. |
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
ARCCTL |
1000205 |
| Airborne early warning |
To provide airborne early warning and surveillance. |
Adapted DCADM |
AEW |
1000423 |
| Airborne early warning and control |
To provide airborne early warning, surveillance and the control of airborne weapon systems. |
DCADM |
AEWCON |
1000424 |
| Airdrop |
To deliver personnel or cargo from aircraft in flight. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
ARDROP |
1000212 |
| Airdrop, heavy equipment |
To unload heavy equipment from an aircraft in flight. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
ARDREQ |
1000213 |
| Airland |
To move a unit by air and disembark or unload it, after the aircraft has landed or while a helicopter is hovering. |
Adapted AAP-6 |
AIRLND |
1000446 |
| Airlift, special assignment |
To require a special airlift for which a need of special consideration due to the number of passengers involved or the weight
or size of cargo, the urgency of movement, sensitivity, other valid factors such as the presence of the chairman of the joint
chiefs of staff -directed or -coordinated exercises, that preclude the use of channel airlift.
|
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
ARLFSA |
1000447 |
| Airlift, theatre |
To provide air movement and delivery of personnel and equipment directly into objective areas through air landing, airdrop,
extraction, or other delivery techniques; and the air logistic support of all theatre forces, including those engaged in combat
operations, to meet specific theatre objectives and requirements.
|
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
ARLFTR |
1000448 |
| Ambush |
To conduct a surprise attack by fire or other destructive means, from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted
force or group of personnel.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
AMBUSH |
1000002 |
| Amphibious operation |
To mount an operation launched from the sea by naval and land forces against a hostile, or potentially hostile shore. |
AAP-6(T) |
AMPH |
1000003 |
| Amphibious warfare |
To conduct warfare that includes the launch of naval and land forces from sea against a hostile, or potentially hostile shore. |
AJP-01(B) - Def adapted AAP-6 |
AMPHWF |
1000194 |
| Analyse |
To review in order to identify significant facts for subsequent interpretation. |
ADatP-3 BL11, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/28 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
ANALYS |
1000215 |
| Anti-air warfare |
To conduct warfare with the purpose of defending friendly forces, against the threat aircraft and airborne weapons, whether
launched from air, surface, or sub-surface platforms.
|
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
ANARWF |
1000195 |
| Anti-armour |
To destroy armoured targets. |
DCADM |
ANTARM |
1000427 |
| Anti-submarine warfare |
To conduct warfare with the intention of denying the opponent the effective use of his submarines. |
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
ANSBWF |
1000196 |
| Anti-surface warfare |
To conduct warfare against an adversary's surface forces or merchant ships to achieve sea control or sea denial, to disrupt
his SLOC (Sea Lines of Communication) or to defend against surface threat.
|
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
ANSFWF |
1000197 |
| Armed assault |
To perform a short, violent, but well ordered, attack against a local objective such as a gun emplacement, a fort or a machine-gun
nest.
|
Adapted AAP-6 |
ARMAS |
1000428 |
| Arrest, legal |
To seize and detain a person under authority of the law. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
ARRLGL |
1000143 |
| Arrest/obstruct |
To stop or check the motion, progress, growth, or spread of something. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
ARROBS |
1000144 |
| Assemble |
To join together multiple objects in the same area. |
ATCCIS |
ASSMBL |
1000006 |
| Attack, deliberate |
To conduct a type of offensive action characterised by pre-planned coordinated employment of firepower and manoeuvre to close
with and destroy or capture the enemy.
|
AAP-6/UK SOHB |
DLBATK |
1000037 |
| Attack, diversion |
To conduct an attack wherein a force attacks, or threatens to attack, a target other than the main target for the purpose
of drawing enemy defences away from the main effort.
|
ATCCIS |
ATTDVR |
1000187 |
| Attack, electronic |
To conduct electronic warfare involving the use of electromagnetic energy, directed energy or anti-radiation weapons to attack
personnel, facilities, or equipment with the intent of degrading, neutralizing, or destroying enemy combat capability and
is considered a form of fires.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
ATTEL |
1000399 |
| Attack, hasty |
To conduct a type of offensive action using firepower and manoeuvre to close with and destroy or capture the enemy. Planning
and coordination will normally be limited, as the attack will be carried out at short notice.
|
ATCCIS |
HASTY |
1000089 |
| Attack, main |
To conduct the principal attack or effort into which the commander throws the full weight of the offensive power at his disposal.
An attack directed against the chief objective of the campaign or battle.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def adapted AAP-6 |
ATTMN |
1000114 |
| Attack, not otherwise specified |
To conduct a type of offensive action characterised by coordinated employment of firepower and manoeuvre to close with and
destroy or capture the enemy.
|
AAP-6 |
ATTACK |
1000007 |
| Attack, supporting |
To conduct an offensive operation carried out in conjunction with a main attack and designed to achieve one or more of the
following: a. deceive the enemy; b. destroy or pin down enemy forces which could interfere with the main attack; c. control
ground whose occupation by the enemy will hinder the main attack; or d. force the enemy to commit reserves prematurely or
in an indecisive area.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def adapted AAP-6 |
ATTSPT |
1000115 |
| Attrit |
To reduce of the effectiveness of a force by causing loss of personnel and materiel. |
DoD - Def MIP-NDAG |
ATTRIT |
1000207 |
| Avoid |
To miss or take evading action. |
ATCCIS |
AVOID |
1000008 |
| Biological sampling |
To collect samples for testing for biological hazards. |
ATCCIS |
BIOSMP |
1000137 |
| Block |
To deny the enemy access to an area or to prevent his advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def FM100-40 draft |
BLOCK |
1000010 |
| Breach |
To break through or secure a passage through an enemy defence, obstacle, minefield, or fortification. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
BREACH |
1000011 |
| Breakup |
No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/19. |
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/19 |
BRAKUP |
1000216 |
| Build-up |
To attain prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores and supplies. |
AAP-6 |
BLDUP |
1000009 |
| Bypass |
To manoeuvre around an obstacle, position, or enemy force in order to maintain the momentum of advance. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
BYPASS |
1000090 |
| Canalise |
To restrict operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing. (Army)--A tactical
task used to restrict operations to a narrow zone by the use of obstacles, fires, and/or unit manoeuvring or positioning.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 |
CANLSE |
1000116 |
| Capture |
To take possession of an object, normally by force; it frequently involves movement as a preliminary phase. |
Adapted UK SOHB |
CAPTUR |
1000117 |
| Carrier launch |
To launch aircraft from a naval platform. |
MIP-NDAG |
CARLNC |
1000217 |
| Carrier recovery |
To recover aircraft on a naval platform. |
MIP-NDAG |
CARREC |
1000218 |
| Chemical sampling |
To collect samples for testing for chemical hazards. |
ATCCIS |
CHMSMP |
1000138 |
| Clear, air |
To clear the air to gain either temporary or permanent air superiority or control in a given sector. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
CLRAIR |
1000145 |
| Clear, land combat |
To remove all enemy forces from a specific location, area, or zone. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
CLRLND |
1000146 |
| Clear, obstacle |
To totally eliminate or neutralize an obstacle; a task that is usually performed by follow-on engineers and is not done under
fire.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 adapted |
CLROBS |
1000147 |
| Clear, radio net |
To eliminate transmissions on a tactical radio net in order to allow a higher precedence transmission to occur. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
CLRRAD |
1000148 |
| Close |
To prevent a FACILITY or FEATURE from performing its intended function. |
Adapted OED |
CLOSE |
1000208 |
| Close air support |
Air action against hostile targets which are in close proximity to friendly forces and which require detailed integration
of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces.
|
AAP-6 |
CLARSP |
1000176 |
| Codeword activity |
To conduct an activity described by the action-task-detail-text. |
MIP-NDAG - Def OED adapted |
CDWDAC |
1000398 |
| Combat air patrol |
An aircraft patrol provided over an objective area, the force protected, the critical area of a combat zone, or in an air
defence area, for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their targets.
|
AAP-6 (2005) |
COARPL |
1000206 |
| Combat air patrol, barrier |
To conduct a patrol by fighter aircraft that is employed between a force and an objective area as a barrier across the probable
direction of enemy attack. Used as far from the force as control conditions permit, to give added protection against raids
along the most direct approach routes.
|
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
CAPBAR |
1000219 |
| Combat air patrol, ingress |
Combat air patrol flown in support of friendly aircraft as the aircraft ingress into enemy territory. |
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
CAPNGR |
1000449 |
| Combat air patrol, protect |
An aircraft patrol flying over an objective area in order to protect friendly forces. |
AIERP |
CAPPRT |
1000450 |
| Combat air patrol, rescue |
To protect the search and rescue task forces during recovery operations. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
CAPRES |
1000220 |
| Combat air patrol, surface |
Combat air patrol flown in support of surface vessels conducting maritime operations. |
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
CAPSRF |
1000451 |
| Command and control |
To exercise authority and direction over assigned and attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
CANDC |
1000221 |
| Communication, intelligence collection |
To gather communication intelligence in order to meet current operational requirements. |
MIP-NDAG |
COMINC |
1000452 |
| Communications (C3I) |
To provide communication means such as data links or radio for the purpose of communication, command, control and intelligence. |
ADatP-3 FFIRN 1874 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/8 adapted - Def MIP-NDAG |
COMC3I |
1000429 |
| Communications relay |
To employ an aircraft to serve as a communications relay. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
COMREL |
1000222 |
| Conduct forward passage of lines |
An operation in which an incoming force attacks through a unit (outgoing force).that is in contact with the enemy. |
Adapted AAP-6 |
CNFPSL |
1000042 |
| Conduct rearward passage of lines |
An operation when a force (outgoing force) effecting a movement to the rear passes through the sector of a unit (incoming
force).
|
Adapted AAP-6 |
CNRPSL |
1000081 |
| Conduct road service |
To enable the movement of a number of specific units. |
ATCCIS |
CNRSVC |
1000093 |
| Confiscate |
To deprive a person of his property as forfeited by public authority. |
APP-9 - Def adapted OED |
CNFSTE |
1000141 |
| Consolidate a position |
To organise and strengthen a newly captured position so that it can be used against the enemy. |
AAP-6 |
CNSLDT |
1000188 |
| Constitute a demolition firing party |
To provide the party at the site which is technically responsible for the demolition. |
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
DEMFRP |
1000109 |
| Constitute a demolition guard |
To provide a local force positioned to ensure that a target is not captured by an enemy before orders are given for its demolition
and before the demolition has been successfully fired.
|
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
DEMGRD |
1000110 |
| Constitute a flank guard |
To provide a security element whose primary task is to protect the main force by fighting on the designated flank to gain
time, whilst also observing and reporting information.
|
AAP-6/UK SOHB |
CFLKGD |
1000017 |
| Constitute a main body |
To constitute the main force for a specific operation. |
ATCCIS |
CMAINB |
1000021 |
| Constitute a rear guard |
To provide a security element whose primary task is to move (or remain) at the rear of the main body and protect the main
force by fighting to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information.
|
AAP-6/UK SOHB |
CRRGD |
1000027 |
| Constitute a reserve |
To constitute a force which may be committed into combat only on the order of the commander of the ORGANISATION who so designated
the reserve force.
|
ATCCIS |
CRESRV |
1000024 |
| Constitute an advance guard |
To provide a security element whose primary task is to move ahead of the main body and protect the main force by fighting
to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information.
|
AAP-6/UK SOHB |
CADVGD |
1000012 |
| Constitute breakout force |
To form the force during an obstacle crossing which is tasked with the continuation of the operation. |
ATP-35(A) Ch 10 |
CBRKOF |
1000015 |
| Constitute bridgehead force |
To form the force during an obstacle crossing which seizes or controls ground in order to permit the continuous embarkation,
landing or crossing of troops or materiel and to provide manoeuvre space.
|
ATP-35(A) Ch 10 |
CBRHDF |
1000014 |
| Constitute in-place force |
To form the force during an obstacle crossing which provides fire and other support to the bridgehead force. |
ATP-35(A) Ch 10 |
CINPLF |
1000018 |
| Construct |
To build, dig or create an object. |
Adapted OED |
CONSTR |
1000023 |
| Contain |
To stop, hold, or surround the forces of the enemy or to cause the enemy to centre activity on a given front and to prevent
his withdrawing any part of his forces for use elsewhere. (Army)--A tactical task to restrict enemy movement.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 |
CONTAN |
1000118 |
| Cooperate |
To work or act together. |
ADatP-3 BL11 - Def MIP-NDAG |
COOPER |
1000223 |
| Counter attack |
To mount an offensive operation in which an attack by a part or all of a defending force is made against an enemy attacking
force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost, cutting off or destroying lead enemy units, and with the general
objective of regaining the initiative and denying the enemy the attainment of his goal or purpose in attacking.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
CTRATK |
1000028 |
| Counter attack by fire |
To deny the enemy his goal in attacking through fire into an engagement area to defeat or destroy an enemy force. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def FM100-40 draft |
CTRFIR |
1000119 |
| Counter-battery fire |
To deliver fire for the purpose of destroying or neutralizing indirect fire weapons systems. |
AAP-6(T) adapted |
CTRBYF |
1000029 |
| Courier |
To travel as a courier. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
COURER |
1000224 |
| Cover |
To operate as a force apart to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while also observing and reporting information
and preventing enemy ground observation of an direct fire against the main body.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def FM100-40 draft |
COVER |
1000120 |
| Cross |
To move over a FEATURE or FACILITY. |
ATCCIS |
CROSS |
1000026 |
| Dazzle |
To confuse the enemy by temporary loss of vision or a temporary reduction in visual acuity; may also be applied to effects
on optics.
|
JCS Pub 1-02 |
DAZZLE |
1000468 |
| Debark |
To unload troops with their supplies and equipment from a ship. |
MTF N013 set COTI - Def AAP-6 |
DEBARK |
1000225 |
| Deceive |
To employ measures designed to mislead the enemy by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of evidence to induce him to
react in a manner prejudicial to his interests.
|
Adapted AAP-6(T) |
DECEIV |
1000094 |
| Deception, electronic |
In electronic countermeasures, the deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic
energy in a manner intended to confuse, distract or seduce an enemy or his electronic systems.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/1 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 |
DCPTEL |
1000400 |
| Decontamination services |
To provide purification making any person, object, or area safe by absorbing, destroying, neutralizing, making harmless, or
removing, chemical or biological agents, or by removing radioactive material clinging to or around it.
|
AAP-6(V) adapted |
DECSVC |
1000183 |
| Defeat |
To diminish the effectiveness of the enemy to the extent that he is unable to participate further in the battle or at least
cannot fulfil his intention.
|
UK SOHB |
DEFEAT |
1000030 |
| Defence destruction |
To destroy enemy defences in a specific area by any means. |
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
DEFDST |
1000453 |
| Defence suppression |
To neutralize, destroy or temporarily degrade enemy defences in a specific area by physical attack and/or electronic warfare. |
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/29 adapted - Def AAP-6(2008) adapted |
DEFSUP |
1000226 |
| Defend |
To hold a defined object against an enemy attack; to halt or ward off an attack in order to defeat or destroy the enemy. |
UK SOHB |
DEFEND |
1000031 |
| Defensive counter air |
To conduct air operations to attain and maintain a desired degree of air superiority by the destruction or neutralization
of enemy forces, conducted near to or over friendly territory and generally reactive to the initiative of the enemy air forces.
|
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/1 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/1 adapted |
DEFCNT |
1000227 |
| Deflect |
To prevent an enemy force from following the intended course. |
APP-6A OCT 98 |
DEFLCT |
1000121 |
| Delay |
To slow the momentum of the enemy by conducting an operation in which the force under pressure trades time for space. The
aim is to inflict the maximum damage on the enemy without becoming decisively engaged.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 |
DELAY |
1000032 |
| Demolish |
To destroy structures, facilities, or materiel by use of fire, water, explosives, mechanical, or other means. |
Adapted AAP-6(T) |
DEMO |
1000098 |
| Deny |
To prevent access by blocking, disrupting, dislocating and/or bringing fire to bear. |
UK SOHB |
DENY |
1000033 |
| Deploy |
To move and adopt tactical formation or dispersal in a specific location. |
Adapted AAP-6(V) |
DEPLOY |
1000034 |
| Describe |
To state the characteristics, appearance, etc. of an object. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/28 - Def OED adapted |
DESCRB |
1000228 |
| Destroy |
To physically render an enemy force combat-ineffective or damaging a target so that it cannot function as intended, nor be
restored to a usable condition without being entirely rebuilt.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 |
DESTRY |
1000035 |
| Detect |
To discover by any means of the presence of a person, object or phenomenon of potential military significance. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/28 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
DETECT |
1000229 |
| Disengage |
To break off an action. |
Adapted OED |
DISENG |
1000025 |
| Disrupt |
To break apart an enemy's formation and tempo, to interrupt the enemy's timetable, to cause premature commitment of forces,
and/or splinter their attack using integrated fire planning and obstacle effect.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
DISRPT |
1000101 |
| Distribute |
To divide or dispense in portions. |
Adapted OED |
DSTRBT |
1000153 |
| Dive |
To descend or plunge into or underwater or some other liquid. |
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/1 adapted - Def OED |
DIVE |
1000412 |
| Divert |
To draw the attention and forces of an enemy from the point of the principal operation; an attack, alarm, or feint which diverts
attention.
|
Adapted AAP-6 |
DIVERT |
1000036 |
| Drone launch |
To perform the launching of drones. |
MIP-NDAG |
DRONL |
1000430 |
| Dumping |
To position stocks to meet future requirements. |
ATCCIS |
DUMPNG |
1000108 |
| Electronic counter measures |
To perform electronic warfare actions to prevent or reduce an enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum through
the use of electromagnetic energy. There are three subdivisions of electronic countermeasures: electronic jamming, electronic
deception and electronic neutralization.
|
Def AAP-6 adapted |
ELCCNM |
1000431 |
| Electronic warfare |
To exploit the electromagnetic spectrum encompassing; the search for, interception of electromagnetic emissions, the employment
of electromagnetic energy, including directed energy, to reduce or prevent hostile use of the electromagnetic spectrum, and
the actions to ensure its effective use by friendly forces.
|
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/1 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/1 adapted |
ELCWAR |
1000230 |
| Electronic warfare support |
To search for, intercept, locate, record measures and analyse radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of exploiting
such radiations in support of military operations. Thus, ESM provides a source of EW information required to conduct ECM,
ECCM, threat detection, warning, avoidance, target acquisition, and homing.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
ELCWRS |
1000231 |
| Embark |
To put personnel and/or vehicles and their associated stores and equipment into ships or aircraft. |
MTF N013 set COTI - Def AAP-6 |
EMBARK |
1000232 |
| Engage |
To bring the enemy under fire. |
JCS Pub 1-02 |
ENGAGE |
1000469 |
| Envelop |
To conduct an offensive manoeuvre in which the main attacking force passes around or over the enemy's principal defensive
positions with the aim of securing objectives to the enemy's rear.
|
AAP-6/UK SOHB |
ENVLP |
1000038 |
| Escort |
To accompany and protect another force or convoy. |
AAP-6 |
ESCRT |
1000039 |
| Evacuate |
To clear materiel and personnel from a given locality. |
JCS Pub 1-02 |
EVACT |
1000040 |
| Exfiltrate |
To withdraw from a dangerous position. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/29 adapted - Def OED |
EXFLTR |
1000233 |
| Exploit |
To take advantage of a successful attack by mounting an offensive operation to follow-up and harass a dislocated enemy with
the aim of further disorganising him in depth. This may provide the opportunity to capture ground which was not part of the
objective of the original attack.
|
Adapted AAP-6 (Def 1 and 3) |
EXPLT |
1000041 |
| Fix |
To prevent the enemy from moving any part of his force from a specific location for a specific period of time. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def FM100-40 draft |
FIX |
1000102 |
| Fix, acoustic |
To determine a position using acoustic data. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def MIP-NDAG |
FIXACO |
1000123 |
| Fix, electro-optical |
To determine a position using electro-optical data. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def MIP-NDAG |
FIXELO |
1000124 |
| Fix, electromagnetic |
To determine a position using electromagnetic data. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def MIP-NDAG |
FIXELM |
1000122 |
| Follow and assume |
To operate as a committed force that follows a force conducting an offensive operation, and is prepared to continue the mission
of the force it is following when that force is fixed, attrited, or otherwise unable to continue. Such a force is not a reserve
but is committed to accomplish specified tasks.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
FOLASS |
1000125 |
| Follow and support |
To operate as a committed force that follows and supports the mission accomplishment of a force conducting an offensive operation.
Such a force is not a reserve, but is committed to accomplish specified tasks.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
FOLSPT |
1000126 |
| Forward air control |
To direct the action of combat aircraft engaged in close air support of land forces from a forward position on the ground
or in the air.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/29 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
FRWDAC |
1000234 |
| Functional check flight |
To conduct a test flight to ensure the general aircraft safety after maintenance/repair, and to ensure the aircraft is fully
serviceable for operations.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
FNCHFL |
1000235 |
| Generate chemical smoke |
To produce chemical smoke to act as a form of cover to protect ongoing operations. |
ATCCIS |
GENCHS |
1000179 |
| Guard |
To protect the main body by fighting to gain time while also observing and reporting information. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
GUARD |
1000043 |
| Harass |
To mount an operation or fire plan designed to curtail movement and, by threat of losses, to lower the morale of enemy troops. |
AAP-6/UK SOHB |
HARASS |
1000044 |
| Hide |
To occupy an area in which an ORGANISATION or FACILITY may conceal itself before operations or before moving into battle positions. |
UK JSP 101/UK SOHB |
HIDE |
1000045 |
| Hold, defensive |
To maintain or retain possession by force, a position or area in defensive operations. |
Adapted AAP-6/UK SOHB |
HLDDEF |
1000189 |
| Hold, offensive |
To exert sufficient pressure in an offensive operation by means of combat power, to prevent the movement or redeployment of
enemy forces.
|
Adapted AAP-6/UK SOHB |
HLDOFF |
1000190 |
| Host nation support |
Civil and military assistance rendered in peace, crisis and war by a host nation to Allied forces and NATO organisations which
are located on or in transit through the host nation's territory. The basis of such assistance is commitments arising from
the NATO Alliance or from bilateral or multilateral agreements concluded between the host nation, NATO organisations and (the)
nation(s) having forces operating on the host nation's territory.
|
AAP-6 |
HONASP |
1000184 |
| Identify |
To determine the identification of a particular class of object, recognising the friendly or enemy character of an object,
or detecting the presence of an object.
|
Adapted AAP-6/UK SOHB |
IDENT |
1000047 |
| Identify, precise |
To determine by any act or means additional information of a detected person, object or phenomenon, in a detailed, accurate
and trusted way.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/28 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
IDENTP |
1000236 |
| Illuminate |
To provide battlespace lighting by employing searchlight or pyrotechnic illuminants using diffusion or reflection. |
Adapted AAP-6(V) |
ILLUMN |
1000048 |
| Imagery intelligence gathering |
To gather imagery for intelligence purposes. |
DCADM |
IMINGT |
1000432 |
| Infiltrate |
To move a force, broken down as individuals or small groups, over, through or around enemy positions with the aim of avoiding
detection.
|
AAP-6/UK SOHB |
INFILT |
1000049 |
| Information operations |
To conduct an operation that includes actions to influence decision makers in support of political and military objectives
by affecting other's information, information based processes, command and control systems and communications and information
systems while exploiting and protecting one's own information and/or information systems.
|
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
INFOOP |
1000198 |
| Intelligence collection |
To gather information from all available sources to meet an intelligence requirement. Specifically, a logical plan for transforming
the essential elements of information into orders or requests to sources within a required time limit.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
INTCOL |
1000237 |
| Intercept |
To conduct Electronic Warfare Support operations with a view to searching, locating, recording and analysing radiated electromagnetic
energy for the purposes of supporting an operation.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 |
INTCEP |
1000050 |
| Interdict |
To divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy's surface military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly
forces.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
INTDCT |
1000051 |
| Isolate |
To seal off (both physically and psychologically) an enemy from its sources of support, to deny an enemy freedom of movement,
and prevent an enemy unit from having contact with other enemy forces. An enemy must not be allowed sanctuary within its present
position.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
ISOLAT |
1000128 |
| Issue media article |
To send forth; publish; put into circulation a non-fictional essay, especially one included with others in a newspaper, magazine,
or journal.
|
Adapted OED |
ISSMDA |
1000154 |
| Issue media documentary |
To send forth; publish; put into circulation any document published on a media that provides a factual record or report. |
Adapted OED |
ISSMDD |
1000155 |
| Issue press release |
To send forth; publish; put into circulation an official statement issued to media for information. |
Adapted OED |
ISSPRS |
1000156 |
| Jam |
To deliberately radiate, re-radiate or reflect electromagnetic energy with the object of impairing the use of electronic devices,
equipment or systems being used by the enemy.
|
UK SOHB/AUSOPs |
JAM |
1000052 |
| Lay |
To place on a surface, esp. horizontally or in the proper or specified place. |
MTF N013 set MFLD FFIRN/FUDN 2096/1 - Def COD |
LAY |
1000238 |
| Leaguer |
To adopt a defended formation as a temporary defensive measure in areas of low or moderate risk of combat (usually applied
to Coy/Sqn level).
|
Adapted UK SOHB |
LEAGR |
1000053 |
| Lift |
To transport assets using non-organic means, by sea, land or air. |
ATCCIS |
LIFT |
1000054 |
| Lift, administrative |
Airlift normally provided by specifically identifiable aircraft assigned to organisations or commands for internal administration. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 |
LIFTAD |
1000239 |
| Locate |
To establish the position or presence of an object. |
MIP-NDAG |
LOCATE |
1000055 |
| MCM operation stage 11 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 11. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM11 |
1000240 |
| MCM operation stage 12 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 12. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM12 |
1000241 |
| MCM operation stage 13 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 13. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM13 |
1000242 |
| MCM operation stage 14 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 14. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM14 |
1000243 |
| MCM operation stage 31 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 31. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM31 |
1000244 |
| MCM operation stage 32 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 32. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM32 |
1000245 |
| MCM operation stage 33 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 33. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM33 |
1000246 |
| MCM operation stage 34 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 34. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM34 |
1000247 |
| MCM operation stage 35 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 35. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM35 |
1000248 |
| MCM operation stage 36 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 36. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM36 |
1000249 |
| MCM operation stage 37 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 37. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM37 |
1000250 |
| MCM operation stage 38 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 38. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM38 |
1000251 |
| MCM operation stage 39 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 39. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM39 |
1000252 |
| MCM operation stage 41 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 41. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM41 |
1000253 |
| MCM operation stage 42 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 42. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM42 |
1000254 |
| MCM operation stage 43 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 43. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM43 |
1000255 |
| MCM operation stage 44 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 44. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM44 |
1000256 |
| MCM operation stage 45 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 45. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM45 |
1000257 |
| MCM operation stage 46 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 46. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM46 |
1000258 |
| MCM operation stage 47 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 47. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM47 |
1000259 |
| MCM operation stage 48 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 48. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM48 |
1000260 |
| MCM operation stage 50 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 50. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM50 |
1000261 |
| MCM operation stage 51 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 51. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM51 |
1000262 |
| MCM operation stage 52 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 52. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM52 |
1000263 |
| MCM operation stage 53 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 53. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM53 |
1000264 |
| MCM operation stage 54 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 54. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM54 |
1000265 |
| MCM operation stage 55 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 55. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM55 |
1000266 |
| MCM operation stage 56 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 56. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM56 |
1000267 |
| MCM operation stage 57 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 57. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM57 |
1000268 |
| MCM operation stage 58A |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 58A. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM58A |
1000269 |
| MCM operation stage 58B |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 58B. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM58B |
1000270 |
| MCM operation stage 58C |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 58C. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM58C |
1000271 |
| MCM operation stage 59 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 59. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM59 |
1000272 |
| MCM operation stage 61 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 61. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM61 |
1000273 |
| MCM operation stage 62 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 62. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM62 |
1000274 |
| MCM operation stage 63 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 63. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM63 |
1000275 |
| MCM operation stage 71 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 71. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM71 |
1000276 |
| MCM operation stage 72 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 72. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM72 |
1000277 |
| MCM operation stage 73 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 73. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM73 |
1000278 |
| MCM operation stage 74 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 74. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM74 |
1000279 |
| MCM operation stage 75 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 75. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM75 |
1000280 |
| MCM operation stage 81 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 81. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM81 |
1000281 |
| MCM operation stage 82 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 82. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM82 |
1000282 |
| MCM operation stage 83 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 83. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM83 |
1000283 |
| MCM operation stage 84 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 84. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM84 |
1000284 |
| MCM operation stage 85 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 85. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM85 |
1000285 |
| MCM operation stage 86 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 86. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM86 |
1000286 |
| MCM operation stage 87 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 87. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM87 |
1000287 |
| MCM operation stage 88 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 88. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM88 |
1000288 |
| MCM operation stage 89 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 89. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM89 |
1000289 |
| MCM operation stage 91 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 91. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM91 |
1000290 |
| MCM operation stage 92 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 92. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM92 |
1000291 |
| MCM operation stage 93 |
Mine Counter Measure operation stage 93. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCM93 |
1000292 |
| MCM, attrition |
To conduct continuous application of Mine Countermeasures (MCM) to keep the risk from mines to all vessels as low as possible.
Appropriate to minefields that are being replenished.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMATT |
1000415 |
| MCM, check |
To conduct a Mine Countermeasures (MCM) operation to check that as far as possible no maritime mines are left after the previous
MCM operation.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMCHK |
1000416 |
| MCM, exploratory |
To conduct a Mine Countermeasures (MCM) operation in which a sample of the route or area is subjected to MCM procedures to
determine the presence or absence of mines.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMEXP |
1000417 |
| MCM, lead through |
To assist traffic in the transit of parts of a mined area which have previously been subject to Mine Countermeasures (MCM)
operations.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMLDT |
1000418 |
| MCM, limited clearing |
To clear particular types of mines from an area, channel or route. |
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMLMC |
1000419 |
| MCM, precursor |
To carry out operations in an area or channel using relatively safe methods and techniques in order to reduce the risk to
mine countermeasures (MCM) vessels.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMPRE |
1000420 |
| MCM, survey |
To collect environmental data which may be used in support of current and future mine countermeasures (MCM) operations. |
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMSRV |
1000422 |
| MCM, time limited |
To conduct a minesweeping and/or minehunting carried out when time available before ships are passed through a mined area,
(or suspected mined area), is insufficient to carry out clearance operations.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 adapted - Def ATP-6(C) Vol 1 adapted |
MCMTML |
1000421 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSA |
1000293 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA-ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSAA |
1000294 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA-CHARLIE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA-CHARLIE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSAC |
1000295 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA-DELTA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA-DELTA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSAD |
1000296 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA-GOLF |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA-GOLF. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSAG |
1000297 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSAH |
1000298 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA-MIKE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA-MIKE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSAM |
1000299 |
| MCM-SLS-ALPHA-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ALPHA-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSAZ |
1000300 |
| MCM-SLS-BRAVO |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes BRAVO. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSB |
1000301 |
| MCM-SLS-BRAVO-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes BRAVO-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSBZ |
1000302 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSC |
1000303 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE-ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSCA |
1000304 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE-CHARLIE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE-CHARLIE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSCC |
1000305 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE-DELTA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE-DELTA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSCD |
1000306 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE-GOLF |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE-GOLF. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSCG |
1000307 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSCH |
1000308 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE-MIKE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE-MIKE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSCM |
1000309 |
| MCM-SLS-CHARLIE-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes CHARLIE-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSCZ |
1000310 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSE |
1000311 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO-ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSEA |
1000312 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO-CHARLIE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO-CHARLIE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSEC |
1000313 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO-DELTA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO-DELTA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSED |
1000314 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO-GOLF |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO-GOLF. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSEG |
1000315 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSEH |
1000316 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO-MIKE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO-MIKE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSEM |
1000317 |
| MCM-SLS-ECHO-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ECHO-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSEZ |
1000318 |
| MCM-SLS-LIMA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes LIMA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSL |
1000319 |
| MCM-SLS-LIMA-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes LIMA-ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSLA |
1000320 |
| MCM-SLS-LIMA-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes LIMA-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSLH |
1000321 |
| MCM-SLS-LIMA-MIKE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes LIMA-MIKE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSLM |
1000322 |
| MCM-SLS-LIMA-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes LIMA-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSLZ |
1000323 |
| MCM-SLS-PAPA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes PAPA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSP |
1000324 |
| MCM-SLS-PAPA-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes PAPA-ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSPA |
1000325 |
| MCM-SLS-PAPA-CHARLIE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes PAPA-CHARLIE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSPC |
1000326 |
| MCM-SLS-PAPA-GOLF |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes PAPA-GOLF. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSPG |
1000327 |
| MCM-SLS-PAPA-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes PAPA-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSPH |
1000328 |
| MCM-SLS-PAPA-MIKE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes PAPA-MIKE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSPM |
1000329 |
| MCM-SLS-PAPA-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes PAPA-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSPZ |
1000330 |
| MCM-SLS-ROMEO |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ROMEO. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSR |
1000331 |
| MCM-SLS-ROMEO-DELTA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ROMEO-DELTA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSRD |
1000332 |
| MCM-SLS-ROMEO-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ROMEO-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSRH |
1000333 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSS |
1000334 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA-ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSSA |
1000335 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA-CHARLIE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA-CHARLIE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSSC |
1000336 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA-DELTA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA-DELTA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSSD |
1000337 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA-GOLF |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA-GOLF. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSSG |
1000338 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSSH |
1000339 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA-MIKE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA-MIKE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSSM |
1000340 |
| MCM-SLS-SIERRA-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes SIERRA-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSSZ |
1000341 |
| MCM-SLS-UNIFORM |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes UNIFORM. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSU |
1000342 |
| MCM-SLS-UNIFORM-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes UNIFORM-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSUH |
1000343 |
| MCM-SLS-UNIFORM-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes UNIFORM-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSUZ |
1000344 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSV |
1000345 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR-ALPHA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR-ALPHA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSVA |
1000346 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR-CHARLIE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR-CHARLIE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSVC |
1000347 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR-DELTA |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR-DELTA. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSVD |
1000348 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR-GOLF |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR-GOLF. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSVG |
1000349 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR-HOTEL |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR-HOTEL. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSVH |
1000350 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR-MIKE |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR-MIKE. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSVM |
1000351 |
| MCM-SLS-VICTOR-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes VICTOR-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSVZ |
1000352 |
| MCM-SLS-WHISKEY |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes WHISKEY. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSW |
1000353 |
| MCM-SLS-WHISKEY-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes WHISKEY-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSWZ |
1000354 |
| MCM-SLS-ZULU-ZULU |
Mine Countermeasures Operation Standard Letter Suffixes ZULU-ZULU. |
ATP-24(B) |
MCMSZZ |
1000355 |
| Maintain |
To provide services to keep equipment in condition to carry out its function. |
ATCCIS |
MAINTN |
1000180 |
| Maintain on call airborne alert |
To keep combat equipped aircraft airborne and prepared for immediate action. Airborne alert is designed to reduce reaction
time and to increase the survivability factor.
|
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
MNTAIR |
1000192 |
| Maintain on call ground alert |
To keep aircraft on the ground/runway/deck fully serviced and armed, with combat crews in readiness to take off within a specified
short period of time after receipt of a mission order.
|
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
MNTGRD |
1000193 |
| Map |
To create a graphic representation, usually on a plane surface and at an established scale, of natural or artificial features
on the surface of a part or the whole of the earth or other planetary body. The features are positioned relative to a coordinate
reference system.
|
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
MAP |
1000454 |
| Maritime interdiction operations |
To conduct an operation that encompasses seaborne enforcement measures to interdict the movement of certain types of designated
items into or out of a nation or specific area.
|
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
MRITOP |
1000199 |
| Mark |
To make visible (by the use of light/IR/laser/arty) an object in order to allow its identification by another object (usually
as a precursor to the use of direct fire weapons).
|
Adapted AAP-6(T) (Mark, Def a) |
MARK |
1000056 |
| Mass forces |
To concentrate large quantities of military equipment and personnel. |
MIP-NDAG |
MASSFR |
1000396 |
| Medical evacuation |
To move any person who is wounded, injured or ill to/between medical treatment facilities. |
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
MEDEVC |
1000057 |
| Meteorological |
To gather meteorological information such as humidity, pressure, and temperature characteristics of Earth's atmosphere. |
ADat-P3 BL12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/6 - Def adapted OED |
METBAL |
1000433 |
| Mine countermeasures |
To perform mine countermeasures. |
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1134/3 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
MINCM |
1000434 |
| Mine hunting, maritime |
To locate and dispose of individual mines by means of detection equipment with the employment of ships, airborne equipment
and/or divers.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def ATP-6 (c) Vol 1 adapted |
MNHUNT |
1000414 |
| Mine warfare |
To conduct warfare that includes the actions of laying mines and actions taken to counter the threat of an adversary (referred
to as Mine Countermeasures).
|
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
MINEWF |
1000200 |
| Mine-laying |
To emplace or deploy one or more mines. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def MIP-NDAG |
MINLAY |
1000129 |
| Minesweeping, land |
To search for or clear mines using mechanical or explosion gear, which physically removes or destroys the mine, or produces,
in the area, the influence fields necessary to actuate it.
|
ADatP-3 BL12 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
MINSWP |
1000356 |
| Minesweeping, maritime |
To search for or counter mines by maritime minesweepers using mechanical or explosive gear, which physically removes or destroys
the mine, or by producing, in the volume, the influence field necessary to actuate it.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def ATP-6 (c) Vol 1 adapted |
MNSWMA |
1000413 |
| Mission staging |
To perform the assembly of aircraft for the completion of a mission or other activity. |
Adapted AJP 1-1 |
MISSTG |
1000404 |
| Mop up |
To liquidate the remnants of enemy resistance in an area that has been surrounded or isolated, or through which other units
have passed without eliminating all active resistance.
|
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
MOPUP |
1000103 |
| Move |
To change position from one location to another. |
Adapted OED |
MOVE |
1000058 |
| Naval control of shipping |
Control exercised by naval authorities of movement, routing, reporting, convoy organisation and tactical diversion of Allied
merchant shipping. It does not include the employment or active protection of such shipping.
|
AAP-6 |
NACLSP |
1000204 |
| Naval platform flight operations |
To launch or recover aircraft by a naval platform. |
MIP-NDAG |
NVLPLF |
1000357 |
| Neutralize, chemical |
To make safe or non-toxic an object contaminated with a chemical agent. |
APP-6A OCT 98 adapted |
NTRCHM |
1000149 |
| Neutralize, combat |
To render ineffective or unusable in military operations. |
APP-6A OCT 98 adapted |
NTRCOM |
1000150 |
| Neutralize, explosive |
To render bombs, mines, missiles and booby traps into a safe state. |
APP-6A OCT 98 adapted |
NTREXP |
1000151 |
| Nuclear sampling |
To collect samples for testing for nuclear hazards. |
ATCCIS |
NUCSMP |
1000140 |
| Obscure |
To cover something by a smoke screen. |
FM 3-50 Smoke Operations |
OBSCUR |
1000470 |
| Observe |
To provide continuous view, and the potential for reports on the activity of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE. |
ATCCIS |
OBSRV |
1000060 |
| Occupy |
To move onto an objective, key terrain, or other manmade or natural terrain area without opposition and control that entire
area.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
OCCUPY |
1000061 |
| Offensive air support |
To provide support by the air forces on land or sea in offensive operations. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def MIP-NDAG |
OFFAIR |
1000358 |
| Offensive counter air |
To conduct an operation to destroy, disrupt or limit enemy air power as close to its source as possible. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
OFFCNA |
1000359 |
| Organise conference |
To organise a meeting for discussion, esp. a regular one held by an association or organisation. |
Adapted OED |
ORGCNF |
1000157 |
| Organise media interview |
To organise a conversation between a reporter etc. and a person of public interest, used as a basis of a broadcast or publication. |
Adapted OED |
ORGMED |
1000158 |
| Organise recreational activities |
To organise a refreshing or entertaining activity. |
Adapted OED |
ORGRCR |
1000159 |
| Organise social events |
To organise any social gathering, esp. one organised by a club or congregation. |
Adapted OED |
ORGSCL |
1000160 |
| Organise sporting events |
To organise any game or competitive activity, esp. an outdoor one involving physical exertion. |
Adapted OED |
ORGSPT |
1000161 |
| Patrol |
To gather information or to carry out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up, or security mission. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
PATROL |
1000063 |
| Patrol, maritime |
To fly over an area, monitor and, where necessary, destroy hostile aircraft, as well as protect friendly shipping in the vicinity
of the objective area.
|
MIP-NDAG |
MPA |
1000435 |
| Penetrate |
To break through the enemy's defence or to disrupt the enemy's defensive systems. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
PENTRT |
1000130 |
| Photo mapping |
To collect a series of photographs from which it is possible to create maps. |
MIP-NDAG |
PHOTO |
1000436 |
| Plan |
To create a detailed formulation of a programme of action. |
Adapted OED |
PLAN |
1000064 |
| Preparatory fire |
To deliver fire on a target preparatory to an assault. |
Adapted AAP-6 |
PREFIR |
1000092 |
| Prepare |
To establish certain conditions. |
Adapted OED |
PREPR |
1000065 |
| Procure |
To buy whatever is needed to fulfil a certain action. |
ATCCIS |
PROCUR |
1000181 |
| Protection, electronic |
That division of electronic warfare involving actions taken to ensure effective friendly use of the electromagnetic spectrum
despite the enemy's use of electromagnetic energy.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/1 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
PROTEL |
1000401 |
| Provide accommodation |
To provide room for receiving people, esp. a place to live or lodgings. |
ATCCIS |
PRVACC |
1000182 |
| Provide agricultural support |
To provide advice or supplies for cultivating the soil and rearing animals. |
Adapted OED |
PRVAGR |
1000162 |
| Provide bedding |
To provide (1) sleeping accommodation or (2) mattress and bedclothes. |
Adapted OED |
PRVBDD |
1000163 |
| Provide camps |
To provide temporary accommodation of various kinds, usually consisting of huts or tents, for detainees, homeless persons,
and other emergency use.
|
Adapted OED |
PRVCMP |
1000164 |
| Provide construction services |
To provide labour and materiel for construction of facilities. |
Adapted OED |
PRVCNS |
1000165 |
| Provide education services |
To provide labour and materiel for the educational process. |
Adapted OED |
PRVEDU |
1000166 |
| Provide healthcare services |
To provide labour and materiel for maintaining the general health and welfare. |
Adapted OED |
PRVHLT |
1000167 |
| Provide infrastructure |
To provide basic facilities such as roads, bridges, and sewers. |
Adapted OED |
PRVINF |
1000168 |
| Provide laundry services |
To provide labour and materiel for laundering of clothes or linens. |
Adapted OED |
PRVLND |
1000169 |
| Provide repair services |
To provide labour and materiel to restore objects to unimpaired condition. |
Adapted OED |
PRVRPR |
1000170 |
| Provide security services |
To provide labour and materiel to assure safety of personnel and facilities. |
Adapted OED |
PRVSCY |
1000171 |
| Provide shelter |
To provide housing. |
Adapted OED |
PRVSHL |
1000172 |
| Provide storage services |
To provide services for storage. |
ATCCIS |
PRVSTG |
1000185 |
| Provide transhipment services |
To provide movement of cargo from one ship or train or container to another for further shipment. |
ATCCIS |
PRVTRS |
1000186 |
| Psychological warfare |
To use propaganda or other means designed to undermine the morale or allegiance of one's opponents. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def OED |
PSYCHW |
1000360 |
| Publish media article |
To make generally known a non-fictional essay, esp. one included with others in a newspaper, magazine, journal, etc. |
Adapted OED |
PUBMDA |
1000173 |
| Publish media documentary |
To make generally known any document published on a media that provides a factual record or report. |
Adapted OED |
PUBMDD |
1000174 |
| Publish press release |
To make generally known an official statement issued to media for information. |
Adapted OED |
PUBPRS |
1000175 |
| Pursue |
To continue offensive operations designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying
it. Typically, contact is maintained and risk taken to harass relentlessly, thereby turning the pursuit into a rout.
|
Adapted AAP-6(T) |
PURSUE |
1000066 |
| Radio/radar calibration |
To fly on a specific route in order to allow calibration of radars and radios. |
MIP-NDAG |
RCALIB |
1000437 |
| Reconnaissance |
To conduct a mission to obtain by visual operations or other detection methods information about the activities and resources
of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic or geographic characteristics
of a particular area.
|
AAP-6(T) |
RECCE |
1000069 |
| Reconnaissance in force |
To conduct an offensive operation designed to discover and/or test the enemy's strength, or to obtain other information. |
AAP-6(T) |
RECCEF |
1000070 |
| Reconnaissance, ECM |
To detect ECM activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy in a particular area. |
MIP-NDAG |
RECECM |
1000438 |
| Reconnaissance, armed |
To locate and attack targets of opportunity, i.e. enemy material, personnel, and facilities in assigned surface communications
routes, and not for the purpose of attacking specific briefed targets.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
RECARM |
1000361 |
| Reconnaissance, land |
To obtain information concerning terrain, weather, and the disposition, composition, movement, installations, lines of communications,
electronic and communication emissions of enemy forces. Also included are artillery and naval gunfire adjustment, and systematic
and random observation of ground battle areas, targets, and/or sectors of airspace.
|
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
RECCEL |
1000455 |
| Reconnaissance, photographic |
To obtain, by photographic means, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure
data concerning the meteorological, hydrographical, or geographical characteristics of a particular area.
|
ADatP-3 1036/2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/29 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
RECPHO |
1000439 |
| Reconnaissance, radar |
To obtain, by radar detection methods, information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to
secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographical, or geographical characteristics of a particular area.
|
ADatP-3 1036/2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/30 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
RECRAD |
1000440 |
| Reconnaissance, shadow |
To observe an enemy unit or force, usually as a sequel to surveillance or reconnaissance, for the purpose of reporting its
composition, location, movement, and any other relevant information.
|
ATP-01 |
RECCES |
1000456 |
| Reconnaissance, target |
To obtain information about the activities and resources of a target. |
MIP-NDAG |
RECTGT |
1000441 |
| Reconnaissance, visual |
To obtain visual information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning
the meteorological, hydrographical, or geographical characteristics of a particular area.
|
MIP-NDAG |
RECVIS |
1000442 |
| Reconstitute |
To attain prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores and supplies. The process will
only take place after a unit/formation combat effectiveness has been reduced.
|
ATCCIS |
RECONS |
1000068 |
| Recover |
To retrieve any lost, incapacitated or captured object. |
Adapted AAP-6(V) |
RECOVR |
1000071 |
| Recuperate |
To rest a unit after it has been in action. Some reconstitution may take place as well. |
ATCCIS |
RECUPR |
1000088 |
| Redeploy |
To transfer a unit, an individual, or supplies deployed in one area to another area, or to another location within the area,
for the purpose of further employment.
|
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
REDEPL |
1000072 |
| Refill |
To fill again. |
OED |
REFILL |
1000104 |
| Reform |
No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/19. |
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/19 |
REFORM |
1000362 |
| Refuel |
To take on more fuel. |
OED |
REFUEL |
1000105 |
| Reinforce |
To move or make a force available to another commander for the purpose of supplementing the in-place forces. |
Adapted AAP-6(T) (Reinforcing Force and Mobilizable Force) |
REINF |
1000073 |
| Release CHAFF |
To deploy strips of frequency-cut metal foil, wire or metalized glass fibre to reflect electromagnetic energy, usually dropped
from aircraft or expelled from shells or rockets as a radar countermeasure.
|
Adapted AAP-6 |
CHAFF |
1000111 |
| Relief in place |
To conduct an operation in which, by direction of higher authority, all or part of a unit is replaced in an area by the incoming
unit. The responsibilities of the replaced elements for the mission and the assigned zone of operations are transferred to
the incoming unit. The incoming unit continues the operation as ordered.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
RLFPLC |
1000131 |
| Rendezvous |
To achieve a pre-arranged meeting at a given time and place. |
Adapted AAP-6(T) |
RNDZVS |
1000080 |
| Rendezvous procedure alpha |
To rendezvous using a procedure directed by a radar control station, whether ground based, seaborne, or airborne (anchor rendezvous). |
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/11 adapted |
RNDZVA |
1000405 |
| Rendezvous procedure bravo |
To rendezvous using a heading based procedure which utilises air-to-air equipment of both tanker and receiver. The tanker
controls the procedure.
|
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/11 adapted |
RNDZVB |
1000406 |
| Rendezvous procedure charlie |
To rendezvous using a heading based procedure which allows receivers with an airborne intercept (AI) radar to control the
procedure once positive AI radar contact is established.
|
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/11 adapted |
RNDZVC |
1000407 |
| Rendezvous procedure delta |
To rendezvous using a procedure that requires the receiver to maintain an agreed track and the tanker to maintain the reciprocal
track, offset a pre-determined distance (point parallel).
|
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/11 adapted |
RNDZVD |
1000408 |
| Rendezvous procedure echo |
To rendezvous using a procedure for use in support of a combat air patrol (CAP). It is particularly useful during periods
of EMCON constraints.
|
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/11 adapted |
RNDZVE |
1000409 |
| Rendezvous procedure foxtrot |
To rendezvous using a procedure where the tanker and receiver operate from the same base. |
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/11 adapted |
RNDZVF |
1000410 |
| Rendezvous procedure golf |
To rendezvous using a procedure that facilitates join-up on a common track; receivers may have departed either from the same
or different bases (enroute).
|
ADatP-3 BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/11 adapted |
RNDZVG |
1000411 |
| Reorganise |
To change a task organisation for a particular operation. (Normally takes place before an operation). This includes the transfer
of authority.
|
OED |
REORG |
1000075 |
| Repair |
To restore an item to serviceable condition through correction of a specific failure or unserviceable condition. |
Adapted JCS Pub 1-02 |
REPAIR |
1000076 |
| Rescue |
To use aircraft, surface craft (land or water), submarines, specialized rescue teams, and equipment to rescue personnel in
distress on land or at sea.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
RESCUE |
1000369 |
| Rest |
To impose a specified period of inactivity on an ORGANISATION that is out of contact with the enemy. |
ATCCIS |
REST |
1000077 |
| Resupply |
To replenish stocks in order to maintain the required levels of supply. |
APP-6A OCT 98 |
RESUPL |
1000078 |
| Retain |
To occupy and hold a terrain feature to ensure it is free of enemy occupation or use. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
RETAIN |
1000132 |
| Retire |
To move a force out of contact with the enemy with the expectation of no further significant contact. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
RETIRE |
1000079 |
| Scout |
To collect intelligence without engaging enemy forces. |
ADatP-3 BL12.2 1549/2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/21 - Def MIP-DMSWG |
SCOUT |
1000443 |
| Scramble |
To launch or take-off an aircraft as quickly as possible, usually followed by mission instructions. |
MIP-NDAG |
SCRMBL |
1000370 |
| Screen |
To operate as a security element whose primary task is to observe, identify and report information, and which only fights
in self-protection.
|
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def FM100-40 draft |
SCREEN |
1000082 |
| Search |
No definition provided in APP-6A. |
APP-6A OCT 98 |
SERCH |
1000133 |
| Search and rescue |
To use aircraft, surface craft, submarines, specialized rescue teams and equipment to search for and rescue personnel in distress
on land or at sea.
|
Adapted AAP-6 (2005) |
SAR |
1000106 |
| Search and rescue, combat |
To detect, locate, identify and rescue downed aircrew in hostile territory in crisis and wartime and, when appropriate, isolated
military personnel in distress, who are equipped and trained to receive CSAR support, throughout a theatre of operations.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
SRCRES |
1000371 |
| Search and rescue, combat, exfiltrate |
To remove personnel from areas under enemy control by specially trained personnel qualified to penetrate to the site of an
incident by land or parachute, render medical aid, accomplish survival methods, and rescue survivors.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
SARCME |
1000457 |
| Search and rescue, combat, infiltrate |
To move through or into an area or territory occupied by either friendly or enemy troops or organisations specially trained
personnel qualified to penetrate to the site of an incident by land or parachute, render medical aid, accomplish survival
methods, and rescue survivors.
|
ADatP-3 BL12.2 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
SARCMI |
1000458 |
| Search and rescue, plane guard |
Helicopter maintains station in vicinity of carrier for potential SAR during flight operations. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/32, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 Def - MIP-NDAG |
SARPLG |
1000459 |
| Search by fire |
To distribute fire in depth by successive changes in the elevation of the gun. |
Adapted AAP-6 |
SRCHFR |
1000460 |
| Secure |
To gain possession of a position or terrain feature, with or without force, and to make such disposition as will prevent,
as far as possible, its destruction or loss by enemy action.
|
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
SECURE |
1000083 |
| Security |
To take measures necessary to achieve protection against espionage, sabotage, subversion and terrorism, as well as against
loss or unauthorised disclosure.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
SECURT |
1000372 |
| Seize |
To clear a designated area and obtain control of it. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
SEIZE |
1000134 |
| Sensor implant |
To insert a piece of equipment which detects, and may indicate, and/or record objects and activities by means of energy or
particles emitted, reflected, or modified by objects.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
SENSIM |
1000373 |
| Serve as a strategic reserve |
To serve as a fraction of a command in the direction of depth, which is an assigned strategic reserve. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERSTR |
1000374 |
| Serve as a support echelon |
To serve as a fraction of a command in the direction of depth, to which a support mission is assigned. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERSPE |
1000375 |
| Serve as an assault echelon |
To serve as an element of a force which is scheduled for initial assault on the objective area. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERASE |
1000376 |
| Serve as an attack echelon |
To serve as a fraction of a command in the direction of depth, to which an attack mission is assigned. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERATE |
1000377 |
| Serve as the first operational echelon |
To serve as a fraction of a command, to which the first mission is assigned or which forms the forward line of own troops
or which is first troops in the theatre.
|
SHAPE DAO |
SERFOE |
1000378 |
| Serve as the first tactical echelon |
To serve as a fraction of a tactical command, to which a primary mission is assigned. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERFTE |
1000379 |
| Serve as the follow-on echelon |
To serve as, in amphibious operations, that echelon of the assault troops, vehicles, aircraft equipment, and supplies which,
though not needed to initiate the assault, is required to support and sustain the assault.
|
SHAPE DAO |
SERFLO |
1000380 |
| Serve as the follow-up echelon |
To serve as, in air transport operations, an element moved into the objective area after the assault echelon. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERFUE |
1000381 |
| Serve as the forward echelon |
To serve as a forward subdivision of a headquarters. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERFRE |
1000382 |
| Serve as the rear echelon |
To serve as elements of a force which are not required in the objective area. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERREE |
1000383 |
| Serve as the reserve echelon |
To serve as a fraction of a command in the direction of depth, which is an assigned reserve. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERRSE |
1000384 |
| Serve as the sea echelon |
To serve as a portion of the assault shipping which withdraws from, or remains out of, the transport area during an amphibious
landing and operates in designated areas to seaward in an on-call or unscheduled status.
|
SHAPE DAO |
SERSEA |
1000385 |
| Serve as the second operational echelon |
To serve as a fraction of an operational command either in the direction of depth or as a follow up on the timeline, to which
a secondary operational mission is assigned.
|
SHAPE DAO |
SERSOE |
1000386 |
| Serve as the second tactical echelon |
To serve as a fraction of a tactical command either in the direction of depth or as a follow up on the timeline, to which
a secondary tactical mission is assigned.
|
SHAPE DAO |
SERSTE |
1000387 |
| Serve as the theatre reserve |
To serve as a fraction of a command in the direction of depth, which is an assigned theatre reserve. |
SHAPE DAO |
SERTHR |
1000388 |
| Set up |
To prepare or establish a FACILITY, ORGANISATION or FEATURE. |
ATCCIS |
SETUP |
1000085 |
| Signals intelligence gathering |
To intercept and gather electronic and communications transmissions for intelligence purposes. |
DCADM |
SINGA |
1000444 |
| Special operations |
A mission conducted by specially designated, organised, trained and equipped forces using operational techniques and modes
of employment not standard to conventional forces. These activities are conducted across the full range of military operations
independently or in coordination with operations of conventional forces to achieve political, military, psychological and
economic objectives. Politico-military considerations may require clandestine, covert or discrete techniques and the acceptance
of a degree of physical and political risk not associated with conventional operations.
|
Adapted AAP-6 |
SPCOPS |
1000461 |
| Spread |
No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/19. |
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1299/19 |
SPREAD |
1000389 |
| Strike control and reconnaissance |
To conduct reconnaissance strike control and reconnaissance operations. |
ADatP-3 BL11, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
STRCON |
1000390 |
| Strike warfare |
To conduct warfare that includes strikes against targets ashore using carrier-based strike aircraft, sea-launched cruise missiles,
naval guns, and special operations forces.
|
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
STRWAF |
1000201 |
| Submarine warfare |
To conduct warfare that includes the use of submarines. |
AJP-01(B) - Def ATCCIS |
SUBWAF |
1000202 |
| Support |
To aid, protect, complement or sustain any other object. |
Adapted AAP-6 |
SUPPRT |
1000095 |
| Support, contingency |
To involve in emergency, military forces due to natural disasters, terrorists, subversives, or by required military operations.
Due to the uncertainty of the situation, contingencies require plans, rapid response, and special procedures to ensure the
safety and readiness of personnel, installations, and equipment.
|
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
SPTCON |
1000462 |
| Support, electronic |
To provide information required for decisions involving electronic warfare operations and other tactical actions such as threat
avoidance, targeting, and homing.
|
AIERP |
SPTELC |
1000463 |
| Suppress |
To provide fire which neutralizes or temporarily degrades the capabilities of enemy forces within a specific area. This makes
no assumptions as to enemy casualties; it may be a transitory effect.
|
ATP-35(A) adapted |
SUPPRS |
1000086 |
| Surveillance |
To observe aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by visual, aural electronic, photographic,
or other means.
|
AAP-6 |
SURVLE |
1000464 |
| Surveillance, electronic |
The systematic observation of aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by electronic means. |
ADatP-3 BL12.2, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1650/1 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
SURVEL |
1000402 |
| Sustaining operations afloat and ashore |
To conduct an operation in which maritime forces continue to provide direct and indirect support to combat operations ashore,
and help in sustaining land and air forces by maintaining sealift and keeping SLOC (Sea Lines of Communication) open.
|
Adapted AJP-01(B) |
SUSOAA |
1000203 |
| Sweep |
An offensive mission by fighter aircraft to seek out and destroy enemy aircraft and other targets of opportunity in an allocated
area of operations.
|
ATP-01 |
SWEEP |
1000465 |
| Tactical air reconnaissance |
Air action, which consist of the collection of information of intelligence from the air or through the use of airborne sensors. |
Adapted AAP-6 |
TCARRC |
1000177 |
| Target dilution |
To minimize the probability of acquisition of real targets by creating false targets in the vicinity of real targets by means
of electronic spoofing or use of decoys.
|
MIP-NDAG |
TGTDLT |
1000403 |
| Threaten |
To menace the enemy by manoeuvre or action. |
Adapted OED |
THREAT |
1000096 |
| Tow, target |
To tow a target used for gunnery practice. |
MIP-NDAG |
TOWTGT |
1000445 |
| Train |
To develop, maintain or improve the readiness of individuals or units. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
TRAIN |
1000391 |
| Train, operations |
Training operations or exercises. This training includes: a. delivery of personnel and equipment; b. Assault operations; c.
Loading exercises and local orientation fights of short duration; and d. Manoeuvres and/or exercises as agreed upon by services
concerned and/or as authorized by the joint chiefs of staff.
|
ADatP-3 BL12, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 |
TRANOP |
1000466 |
| Transport |
To move assets using any means by sea, land or air to a specified objective. |
Adapted OED |
TRANS |
1000097 |
| Transport, assault airland |
To transport cargo and/or passengers delivered by air-landing the aircraft to a combat zone. |
ADatP-3 BL11, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted - Def FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 adapted |
TRNSAA |
1000467 |
| Traverse |
To travel over a designated route. |
Adapted OED |
TRVRS |
1000397 |
| Turn |
To compel an enemy force to move from an avenue of approach or movement corridor to another. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def FM100-40 draft |
TURN |
1000135 |
| Unconventional warfare |
To conduct operations for military, political or economic purposes within an area occupied by the enemy and making use of
the local inhabitants and resources.
|
ADatP-3 BL11, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
UNCONW |
1000392 |
| Utility flight |
To conduct a flight in which the aircraft has the capability of performing multiple missions. |
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31- Def BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/31 |
UTILTY |
1000393 |
| Verify |
To testify to, to assert, to affirm or confirm, as true or certain. |
OED |
VERIFY |
1000395 |
| Wild weasel |
To identify, locate, and physically suppress or destroy ground based enemy air defence systems that employ sensors radiating
electromagnetic energy.
|
ADatP-3 BL11 1285/36, BL13.1 FFIRN/FUD 1285/29 - Def AAP-6 APR 2008 adapted |
WLDWSL |
1000394 |
| Withdraw |
To disengage a force in contact from an enemy force. |
Adapted APP-6A OCT 98 |
WITHDR |
1000087 |
| Withdraw under pressure |
To disengage from the enemy when the enemy has sufficient contact with friendly forces to interfere with the withdrawal. |
APP-6A OCT 98 - Def adapted FM100-40 draft |
WDRPRS |
1000136 |
| Witness |
To observe an activity in an official capacity with a view of providing evidence. |
ATCCIS |
WITNES |
1000152 |