text: Glossary
  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
  A combined intelligence and operations graphic based on the results of war-gaming 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 of action.
  (JP 2-0)
  decisive point
  Key terrain, key event, critical factor, or function that, when acted upon, enables commanders to gain a
  marked advantage over an enemy or contribute materially to achieving success. (JP 5-0)
  economy of force
  The employment and distribution of forces to allocate the maximum possible combat power on
  primary efforts. (JP 3-0)
  enemy
  A party identified as hostile against which the use of force is authorized. (ADP 3-0)
  engagement criteria
  Protocols that specify those circumstances for initiating engagement with an enemy force. (FM 3-90-1)
  essential element of friendly information
  A critical aspect of a friendly operation that, if known by a threat would subsequently compromise,
  lead to failure, or limit success of the operation and therefore should be protected from enemy
  detection. (ADP 6-0)
  field maintenance
  On system maintenance, repair, and return to the user including maintenance actions performed by
  operators. (FM 4-30)
  forward passage of lines
  Occurs when a unit passes through another unit’s positions while moving toward the enemy.
  (ADP 3-90)
  friendly force information requirement
  Information the commander and staff need to understand the status of friendly force and supporting
  capabilities. (JP 3-0)
  guard
  A type of security operation done to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while preventing
  enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body. (ADP 3-90)
  health service support
  (Army) Health service support encompasses all support and services performed, provided, and
  arranged by the Army Medical Department to promote, improve, conserve, or restore the mental and
  physical well-being of personnel in the Army. Additionally, as directed, provide support in other
  Services, agencies, and organizations. This includes casualty care (encompassing a number of Army
  Medical Department functions—organic and area medical support, hospitalization, the treatment
  aspects of dental care and behavioral/neuropsychiatric treatment, clinical laboratory services, and
  treatment of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear patients), medical evacuation, and medical
  logistics. (FM 4-02)
  high-payoff target
  A target whose loss to the enemy will significantly contribute to the success of the friendly course of
  action. (JP 3-60)
  high-value target
  A target the enemy commander requires for the successful completion of the mission. (JP 3-60)