text: Glossary
  exploitation
  (Army) A type of offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to
  disorganize the enemy in depth. (ADP 3-90)
  fires warfighting function
  The related tasks and systems that create and converge effects in all domains against the adversary or
  enemy to enable operations across the range of military operations. (ADP 3-0)
  fixing force
  A force designated to supplement the striking force by preventing the enemy from moving from a
  specific area for a specific time. (ADP 3-90)
  force projection
  The ability to project the military instrument of national power from the United States, or another
  theater in response to requirements for military operations. (JP 3-0)
  force tailoring
  The process of determining the right mix of forces and the sequence of their deployment in support of
  a joint force commander. (ADP 3-0)
  forcible entry
  Seizing and holding of a military lodgment in the face of armed opposition or forcing access into a
  denied area to allow movement and maneuver to accomplish the mission. (JP 3-18)
  foreign internal defense
  Participation by civilian agencies and military forces of a government or international organizations in
  any of the programs and activities undertaken by a host nation government to free and protect its
  society from subversion, lawlessness, insurgency, terrorism, and other threats to its security. (JP 3-22)
  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)
  gap
  A ravine, mountain pass, river, or other terrain feature that presents an obstacle that may be bridged.
  (ATP 3-90.4)
  general support
  Support given to the supported force as a whole and not to any particular subdivision thereof.
  (JP 3-09.3)
  *general support—reinforcing
  (Army) A support relationship assigned to a unit to support the force as a whole and to reinforce
  another similar type unit.
  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)
  homeland defense
  The protection of United States sovereignty, territory, domestic population, and critical infrastructure
  against external threats and aggression or other threats as directed by the President. (JP 3-27)
  *human dimension
  Encompasses people and the interaction between individuals and groups, how they understand
  information and events, make decisions, generate will, and act within an operational environment.