text: Military Terms
  airspace control — (DOD) 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 authority — (DOD) The commander designated to assume overall responsibility for the
  operation of the airspace control system in the airspace control area. (JP 3-52) Also called ACA.
  airspace control order — (DOD) An order implementing the airspace control plan that provides the details of
  the approved requests for airspace coordinating measures. (JP 3-52) Also called ACO.
  airspace control plan — (DOD) The document approved by the joint force commander that provides specific
  planning guidance and procedures for the airspace control system for the joint force operational area. (JP 3-
  52)Also called ACP.
  airspace control system — (DOD) An arrangement of those organizations, personnel, policies, procedures,
  and facilities required to perform airspace control functions. (JP 3-52) Also called ACS.
  airspace coordinating measures — (DOD) Measures employed to facilitate the efficient use of airspace to
  accomplish missions and simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly forces. (JP 3-52) Also called ACM.
  airspace coordination area — (DOD) A three-dimensional block of airspace in a target area, established by the
  appropriate ground commander, in which friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fires. (JP 3-
  09.3) Also called ACA.
  airspace management — (DOD) The planning, coordination, integration, and regulation of airspace by airspace
  control elements in support of airspace control. (JP 3-52)
  alkalinity — The content of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and occasionally berates, silicates, and
  phosphates in water. (ATP 4-44)
  allocation — (DOD) 1. Distribution of limited forces and resources for employment among competing
  requirements. (JP 5-0)
  all-source intelligence — (DOD) 1. Intelligence products and/or organizations and activities that incorporate all
  sources of information in the production of finished intelligence. 2. In intelligence collection, a phrase that
  indicates that in the satisfaction of intelligence requirements, all collection, processing, exploitation, and
  reporting systems and resources are identified for possible use and those most capable are tasked. (JP 2-0)
  See also intelligence. (Army) The integration of intelligence and information from all relevant sources in order
  to analyze situations or conditions that impact operations. (ADP 2-0)
  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. (FM
  3-90)
  alternate supply route — A route or routes designated within an area of operations to provide for the movement
  of traffic when main supply routes become disabled or congested. (ATP 4-93) Also called ASR. See also area
  of operations, main supply route.
  altitude — The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from mean sea
  level or height above ellipsoid. (FM 3-09)
  ambulance control point — A manned traffic regulating, often stationed at a crossroad or road junction, where
  ambulances are directed to one of two or more directions to reach loading points and medical treatment
  facilities. (ATP 4-02.2)
  ambulance exchange point — A location where a patient is transferred from one ambulance to another enroute
  to a medical treatment facility. (ATP 4-02.2) Also called AXP.
  ambulance loading point — This is the point in the shuttle system where one or more ambulances are
  stationed ready to receive patients for evacuation. (ATP 4-02.2)
  ambulance relay point — A point in the shuttle system where one or more empty ambulances are stationed to
  advance to a loading point or to the next relay post to replace departed ambulances. (ATP 4-02.2)
  ambulance shuttle system — A system consisting of one or more ambulance loading points, relay points, and
  when necessary, ambulance control points, all echeloned forward from the principal group of ambulances, the
  company location, or basic relay points as tactically required. (ATP 4-02.2)
  ambush — A variation of attack from concealed positions against a moving or temporarily halted enemy. (FM 3-
  90)
  ammunition supply point — A retail ammunition support activity where ammunition is received, stored, issued,
  and accounted for. (ATP 4-35)
  ammunition support activity — Locations that are designated to receive, store, maintain, and provide
  munitions support to Army forces. (FM 4-30)