text: Glossary
  crime analysis
  The systematic examination and interpretation of police information to determine when, where, and
  why crime, disorder, fear of crime, and other destabilizing events occur in specific places. (FM 3-39)
  criminal intelligence
  Police information compiled, analyzed, and disseminated in an effort to anticipate, prevent, or monitor
  criminal activity. (FM 3-39)
  crisis
  An emerging incident or situation involving a possible threat to the United States, its citizens, military
  forces, or vital interests that develops rapidly and creates a condition of such diplomatic, economic, or
  military importance that commitment of military forces and resources is contemplated to achieve
  national and/or strategic objectives. (JP 3-0)
  cyberspace capability
  A device or computer program, including any combination of software, firmware, or hardware,
  designed to create an effect in or through cyberspace. (JP 3-12)
  cyberspace domain
  The interdependent networks of information technology infrastructures and resident data, including the
  Internet, telecommunication networks, computer systems, embedded processors and controllers, and
  relevant portions of the electromagnetic spectrum. (FM 3-0)
  data
  In the context of decision making, unprocessed observations detected by a collector of any kind
  (human, mechanical, or electronic). (ADP 6-0)
  deep operations
  Tactical actions against enemy forces, typically out of direct contact with friendly forces, intended to
  shape future close operations and protect rear operations. (FM 3-0)
  *deep sensing
  The employment of capabilities beyond the division coordinated fire line to collect data and
  information that supports targeting, situational understanding, or decision making.
  defeat
  To render a force incapable of achieving its objectives. (ADP 3-0)
  defeat in detail
  Concentrating overwhelming combat power against separate parts of a force rather than defeating the
  entire force at once. (ADP 3-90)
  defeat mechanism
  A method through which friendly forces accomplish their mission against enemy opposition.
  (ADP 3-0)
  defense support of civil authorities
  Support provided by U.S. Federal military forces, DOD civilians, DOD contract personnel, DOD
  component assets, and National Guard forces (when the Secretary of Defense, in coordination with the
  governors of the affected States, elects and requests to use those forces in Title 32, USC status) in
  response to requests for assistance from civil authorities for domestic emergencies, law enforcement
  support, and other domestic activities, or from qualifying entities for special events. (DODD 3025.18)
  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)