text: Glossary
  air corridor
  A restricted air route of travel specified for use by friendly aircraft established for the purpose of
  preventing friendly aircraft from being fired upon by friendly forces. (JP 3-52)
  air movement
  An air transport of units, personnel, supplies, and equipment including airdrops and air landings.
  (JP 3-36)
  airspace control
  The exercise of delegated authority over designated airspace and users through control procedures and
  coordination measures to maximize operational effectiveness. (JP 3-52)
  airspace control order
  An order implementing the airspace control plan that provides the details of the approved requests for
  airspace coordinating measures. (JP 3-52)
  airspace coordinating measures
  Measures employed to facilitate the efficient use of airspace to accomplish missions and
  simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly forces. (JP 3-52)
  airspace management
  The planning, coordination, integration, and regulation of airspace by airspace control elements in
  support of airspace control. (JP 3-52)
  *alternate position
  A defensive position that the commander assigns to a unit or weapon system for occupation when the
  primary position becomes untenable or unsuitable for carrying out the assigned task.
  *ambush
  A variation of attack from concealed positions against a moving or temporarily halted enemy.
  antiterrorism
  Defensive measures used to reduce the vulnerability of individuals and property to terrorist acts,
  including limited response and containment by local military and civilian forces. (JP 3-26)
  *approach march
  The advance of a combat unit when direct contact with the enemy is intended.
  area damage control
  Measures taken before, during, and/or after hostile actions or natural or man-made disasters to reduce
  the probability of damage and minimize its effects. (JP 3-10)
  area defense
  A type of defensive operation that concentrates on denying enemy forces access to designated terrain
  for a specific time rather than destroying the enemy outright. (ADP 3-90)
  area of influence
  A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver
  or fire support systems normally under the commander’s command or control. (JP 3-0)
  area of operations
  An operational area defined by a commander for land and maritime forces that should be large enough
  to accomplish their missions and protect their forces. (JP 3-0)
  *area reconnaissance
  A form of reconnaissance operation that focuses on obtaining detailed information about the terrain or
  enemy activity within a prescribed area.
  *area security
  A type of security operation conducted to protect friendly forces, lines of communications, installation
  routes and actions within a specific area.