text: Glossary
  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 (FM 3-0).
  subversion
  (DOD) Action designed to undermine the military, economic, psychological, political
  strength, or morale of a regime.
  synchronization
  1. The arrangement of military actions in time, space, and purpose to produce maximum
  relative combat power at a decisive place and time (FM 3-0).
  2. In the intelligence context, application of intelligence sources and methods in concert with
  the operation plan (JP 1-02).
  tactical questioning
  (DOD) Direct questioning by any DOD personnel of a captured or detained person to obtain
  time-sensitive tactical intelligence, at or near the point of capture or detention and consistent
  with applicable law.
  tactical mission task
  The specific activity a unit performs while conducting a form of tactical operation or form
  of maneuver. It may be expressed in terms of either actions by a friendly force or effects on
  an enemy force (FM 7-15).
  tactics
  (Joint) The employment ordered arrangement of forces in relation to each other. (CJCSI
  5120.02A)
  target
  (DOD) 1. An entity or object considered for possible engagement or other action.
  2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or person against which
  intelligence operations are directed. 3. An area designated and numbered for future firing.
  task-organizing
  (Army) The act of designing an operating force, support staff, or logistic package of specific
  size and composition to meet a unique task or mission. Characteristics to examine when
  task-organizing the force include, but are not limited to— training, experience, equipage,
  sustainability, operating environment, enemy threat, and mobility. For Army forces, it
  includes allocating available assets to subordinate commanders and establishing their
  command and support relationships (FM 3-0).
  techniques
  (Army/Marine Corps) The general and detailed methods used by troops or commanders
  to perform assigned missions and functions, specifically, the methods of using equipment
  and personnel (FM 3-90).
  tempo
  (Army) The rate of military action (FM 3-0).
  (Marine Corps) The relative speed and rhythm of military operations over time with respect to
  the enemy (MCRP 5-12A).
  terrorism
  (Joint) The calculated use of unlawful violence or threat of unlawful violence to inculcate
  fear; intended to coerce or to intimidate governments or societies in the pursuit of goals that
  are generally political, religious, or ideological (JP 3-07.2).
  terrorist
  (DOD) An individual who uses violence, terror, and intimidation to achieve a result.