text: Glossary
  cyberspace operations
  (DOD) The employment of cyberspace capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives
  in or through cyberspace. (JP 3-0)
  data
  In the contect of decision making, unprocessed observations detected by a collector of any kind
  (human, mechanical, or electronic). (ADP 6-0)
  decision point
  (DOD) A point in space and time when the commander or staff anticipates making a key decision
  concerning a specific course of action. (JP 5-0)
  decision support matrix
  A written record of a war-gamed course of action that describes decision points and associated actions
  at those decision points. (ADP 5-0)
  decision support template
  (DOD) A combined intelligence and operations graphic based on the results of wargaming that depicts
  decision points, timelines associated with movement of forces and the flow of the operation, and other
  key items of information required to execute a specific friendly course ofaction. (JP2-01.3)
  decisive action
  (Army) The continuous, simultaneous execution of offensive, defensive, and stability operations or
  defense support of civil authorities tasks. (ADP 3-0)
  decisive operation
  The operation that directly accomplishes the mission. (ADP 3-0)
  decisive terrain
  Key terrain whose seizure and retention is mandatory for successful mission accomplishment.
  (ADP3-90)
  deep area
  Where the commander setsconditions for future success in close combat. (ADP3-0)
  defeat
  To render a force incapable of achieving its objective. (ADP 3-0)
  defeat mechanism
  A method through which friendly forces accomplish their mission against enemy opposition.
  (ADP3-0)
  defensive operation
  An operation to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize forces, and develop conditions favorable
  for offensive or stability operations. (ADP 3-0)
  delay
  When a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down the enemy’s momentum and
  inflicting maximum damage on enemy forces without becoming decisively engaged.(ADP 3-90)
  deliberate operation
  An operation in which the tactical situation allows the development and coordination of detailed plans,
  including multiple branches and sequels. (ADP 3-90)
  demonstration
  (DOD) In military deception, a show of force similar to a feint without actual contact with the
  adversary, in an area where a decision is not sought that is made to deceive an adversary. (JP 3-13.4)