text: Glossary
  civil reconnaissance
  A targeted, planned, and coordinated observation and evaluation of specific civil aspects of the
  environment such as areas, structures, capabilities, organizations, people, or events. (JP 3-57)
  *clear
  A tactical mission task in which a unit eliminates all enemy forces within an assigned area.
  close combat
  Warfare carried out on land in a direct-fire fight, supported by direct and indirect fires, and other
  assets. (ADP 3-0)
  *column formation
  A movement formation with elements arranged one behind another.
  combat load
  The minimum mission-essential equipment and supplies as determined by the commander responsible
  for carrying out the mission, required for Soldiers to fight and survive immediate combat operations.
  (FM 4-40)
  *combat outpost
  A reinforced observation post capable of conducting limited combat operations.
  combat power
  The total means of destructive and/or disruptive force that a military unit/formation can apply against
  an opponent at a given time. (JP 3-0)
  combined arms
  The synchronized and simultaneous application of arms to achieve an effect greater than if each
  element was used separately or sequentially. (ADP 3-0)
  command and control warfighting function
  The related tasks and a system that enable commanders to synchronize and converge all elements of
  power. (ADP 3-0)
  *consolidate
  To organize and strengthen a captured position to use it against the enemy.
  contact point
  In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make
  contact. (JP 3-50)
  *contain
  A tactical mission task in which a unit stops, holds, or surrounds an enemy force.
  *control
  (Army) A tactical mission task in which a unit maintains physical influence over an assigned area.
  control measure
  A means of regulating forces or warfighting functions. (ADP 6-0)
  coordinated fire line
  A line beyond which conventional surface-to-surface direct fire and indirect fire support means may
  fire at any time within the boundaries of the establishing headquarters without additional coordination
  but does not eliminate the responsibility to coordinate the airspace required to conduct the mission.
  (JP 3-09)
  coordinating altitude
  An airspace coordinating measure that uses altitude to separate users and as the transition between
  different airspace control elements. (JP 3-52)
  coordination level
  An airspace coordinating measure below which fixed-wing aircraft normally will not fly. (JP 3-52)