text: Glossary
  survivability operations
  (Army) Those protectionactivities that alter the physical environment to providingor improvingcover,
  camouflage, and concealment. (ATP 3-37.34)
  sustaining operation
  An operation at any echelon that enables the decisive operation or shaping operationsby generating
  and maintaining combat power. (ADP 3-0)
  sustainment
  (Army) The provision of logistics, financial management, personnel services, and health service
  support necessary to maintain operations until successful mission completion. (ADP 4-0)
  sustainment preparation of the operational environment
  The analysis to determine infrastructure, physical environment, and resources in the operational
  environment that will optimize or adversely impact friendly forces means for supporting and sustaining
  the commander’s operations plan. (ADP 4-0)
  sustainment warfighting function
  The related tasks and systems that provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend
  operational reach, and prolong endurance. (ADP 3-0)
  tactical combat force
  (DOD) A rapidly deployable, air-ground mobile combat unit, with appropriate combat support and
  combat service support assets assigned to and capable of defeating Level III threats including
  combined arms. (JP3-10)
  tactical command post
  A facility containing a tailored portion of a unit headquarters designed to control portions of an
  operation for a limited time. (FM 6-0)
  tactical mobility
  The ability of friendly forces to move and maneuver freely on the battlefield relative to the enemy.
  (ADP 3-90)
  tactical road march
  A rapid movement used to relocate units within an area of operations to prepare for combat operations.
  (ADP 3-90)
  tactics
  (Army) The employment, ordered arrangement, and directed actions of forces in relation to each other.
  (ADP 3-90)
  target area of interest
  (DOD)The geographical area where high-value targets can be acquired and engaged by friendly
  forces. (JP 2-01.3)
  target reference point
  (DOD) A predetermined point of reference, normally a permanent structure or terrain feature that can
  be used when describinga target location. (JP 3-09.3)
  targeting
  (DOD) The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the appropriate response to them,
  considering operational requirements and capabilities. (JP 3-0)
  task
  (DOD) A clearly defined action or activity specifically assigned to an individual or organization that
  must be done as it is imposed by an appropriate authority. (JP 1)
  task organization
  (Army) A temporary grouping of forces designed to accomplish a particular mission. (ADP 5-0)