text: Glossary
  striking force
  A dedicated counterattack force in a mobile defense constituted with the bulk of available combat
  power. (ADP 3-90)
  strong point
  A heavily fortified battle position tied to a natural or reinforcing obstacle to create an anchor for the
  defense or to deny the enemy decisive or key terrain. (ADP 3-90)
  subsequent position
  A position that a unit expects to move to during the course of battle. (ADP 3-90)
  supplementary position
  A defensive position located within a unit’s assigned area of operations that provides the best sectors
  of fire and defensive terrain along an avenue of approach that is not the primary avenue where the
  enemy is expected to attack. (ADP 3-90)
  supply point distribution
  A method of distributing supplies to the receiving unit at a supply point. The receiving unit then moves
  the supplies to its own area using its own transportation. (FM 4-40)
  support area
  The portion of the commander’s area of operations that is designated to facilitate the positioning,
  employment, and protection of base sustainment assets required to sustain, enable, and control
  operations. (ADP 3-0)
  supporting distance
  The distance between two units that can be traveled in time for one to come tothe aid of the other and
  prevent its defeat by an enemy or ensure it regains control of a civil situation. (ADP 3-0)
  supporting effort
  A designated subordinate unit with a mission that supports the success of the main effort. (ADP 3-0)
  supporting range
  The distance one unit may be geographically separated from a second unit yet remain within the
  maximum range of the second unit’s weapons systems. (ADP 3-0)
  suppress
  A tactical mission task that results in the temporary degradation of the performance of a force or
  weapon system below the level needed to accomplish its mission. (FM 3-90-1)
  suppression
  (DOD) Temporary or transient degradation by an opposing force of the performance of a weapons
  system below the level needed to fulfill its mission objectives. (JP 3-01)
  surveillance
  (DOD) The systematic observation of aerospace, cyberspace, surface, or subsurface areas, places,
  persons, or things by visual, aural, electronic, photographic, or other means. (JP 3-0)
  survivability
  (Army) A quality or capability of military forces which permits them to avoid or withstand hostile
  actions or environmental conditions while retaining the ability to fulfill their primary mission.
  (ATP3-37.34)
  survivability move
  A move that involves rapidly displacing a unit, command post,or facility in response to direct and
  indirect fires, the approach of a threat or as a proactive measure based on intelligence, meteorological
  data, and risk assessment of enemy capabilities and intentions. (ADP 3-90)