text: Glossary
  offensive operation
  An operation to defeat or destroy enemy forces and gain control of terrain, resources, and population
  centers. (ADP 3-0)
  operational approach
  (DOD) A broad description of the mission, operational concepts, tasks, and actions required to
  accomplish the mission. (JP 5-0)
  operational environment
  (DOD) A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of
  capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. (JP 3-0)
  operational framework
  A cognitive tool used to assist commanders and staffs in clearly visualizing and describing the
  application of combat power in time, space, purpose, and resources in the concept of operations.
  (ADP1-01)
  operational variables
  A comprehensive set of information categories used to describe an operational environment.
  (ADP1-01)
  operations in depth
  Thesimultaneous application of combat power throughout an area of operations. (ADP 3-90)
  operations process
  The major command and control activities performed during operations: planning, preparing,
  executing, and continuously assessing the operation. (ADP 5-0)
  parallel planning
  Two or more echelons planning for the same operations nearly simulaneously facilitated by the use of
  warning orders by the higher headquarters. (ADP 5-0)
  passage of lines
  (DOD) An operation in which a force moves forward or rearward through another force’s combat
  positions with the intention of moving into or out of contact with the enemy. (JP 3-18)
  penetration
  A form of maneuver in which an attacking force seeks to rupture enemy defenses on a narrow front to
  disrupt the defensive system. (FM 3-90-1)
  personnel services
  Sustainment functions that man and fund the force, maintain Soldier and Family readiness, promote the
  moral and ethical values of the nation, and enable the fighting qualities of the Army. (ADP 4-0)
  phase
  (Army) A planning and execution tool used to divide an operation in duration or activity. (ADP 3-0)
  physical security
  (DOD) That part of security concerned with physical measures designed to safeguard personnel; to
  prevent unauthorized access to equipment, installations, material, and documents; and to safeguard
  them against espionage, sabotage, damage, and theft. (JP 3-0)
  planning
  The art and science of understanding a situation, envisioning a desired future, and determining
  effective ways to bring that future about. (ADP 5-0)
  planning horizon
  A point in time that commanders use to focus the organization’s planning efforts to shape future
  events. (ADP 5-0)