text: Chapter 1
  assembly line rigging — A method of mass rigging designed to get the maximum amount of equipment rigged
  for airdrop in a minimum amount of time. (ATP 4-48)
  assessment — (DOD) 1. A continuous process that measures the overall effectiveness of employing joint force
  capabilities during military operations. 2. Determination of the progress toward accomplishing a task, creating
  a condition, or achieving an objective. 3. Analysis of the security, effectiveness, and potential of an existing or
  planned intelligence activity. 4. Judgment of the motives, qualifications, and characteristics of present or
  prospective employees or “agents.” (JP 3-0)
  asset visibility — (DOD) Provides users with information on the location, movement, status and identity of units,
  personnel, equipment, and supplies. (JP 3-35) Also called AV.
  assign — (DOD) 1. To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively
  permanent, and/or where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary
  function, or greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. (JP 3-0)
  assumption — (DOD) A specific supposition of the operational environment that is assumed to be true, in the
  absence of positive proof, essential for the continuation of planning. (JP 5-0)
  assured mobility — A framework—of processes, actions, and capabilities—that assures the ability of a force to
  deploy, move, and maneuver where and when desired. (ATP 3-90.4)
  attach — (DOD) 1. The placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively
  temporary. (JP 3-0)
  attack — A type of offensive operation that defeats enemy forces, seizes terrain, or secures terrain. (FM 3-90)
  attack by fire — A tactical mission task using direct and indirect fires to engage an enemy from a distance. (FM
  3-90)
  attack by fire position — The general position from which a unit performs the tactical task of attack by fire.
  (ADP 3-90)
  attack guidance matrix — A targeting product approved by the commander, which addresses the how and
  when targets are engaged and the desired effects. (FM 3-09) Also called AGM.
  attack position — (Army) The last position an attacking force occupies or passes through before crossing the
  line of departure. (ADP 3-90)
  audience — (DOD) In public affairs, a broadly-defined group that contains stakeholders and/or publics relevant
  to military operations. (JP 3-61)
  authentication — (DOD) 1. A security measure designed to protect a communications system against
  acceptance of a fraudulent transmission or simulation by establishing the validity of a transmission, message,
  or originator. 2. A means of identifying individuals and verifying their eligibility to receive specific categories of
  information. 3. Evidence by proper signature or seal that a document is genuine and official. 4. In personnel
  recovery missions, the process whereby the identity of an isolated person is confirmed. (JP 3-50)
  auxiliary — For the purpose of unconventional warfare, the support element of the irregular organization whose
  organization and operations are clandestine in nature and whose members do not openly indicate their
  sympathy or involvement with the irregular movement. (ADP 3-05)
  avenue of approach — (Army) A path used by an attacking force leading to its objective or to key terrain.
  Avenues of approach exist in all domains. (ADP 3-90)
  axis of advance — (Army) The general area through which the bulk of a unit’s combat power must move. (ADP
  3-90)
  azimuth — A horizontal angle measured clockwise from a north base line that could be true north, magnetic
  north, or grid north. (ATP 3-09.50)
  azimuth of fire — The direction, expressed in mils, that a firing unit is laid (oriented) on when it occupies a
  position. (ATP 3-09.50)
  azimuth of the orienting line — The direction from the orienting station to a designated end of the orienting
  line. (ATP 3-09.50).
  —B—
  back-azimuth — The direction equal to the azimuth plus or minus 3200 mils. (ATP 3-09.50)
  backbrief — A briefing by subordinates to the commander to review how subordinates intend to accomplish their
  mission. (FM 6-0)
  ballistic missile — (DOD) Any missile which does not rely upon aerodynamic surfaces to produce lift and
  consequently follows a ballistic trajectory when thrust is terminated. (JP 3-01) Also called BM.
  banking support — The provision of cash, non-cash and electronic commerce mechanisms necessary to
  support the theater procurement process and host nation banking infrastructure. (FM 1-06)