text: Glossary
  IPB intelligence preparation of the battlefield
  JP joint publication
  LC line of contact
  LD line of departure
  LOA limit of advance
  LOC line of communication
  MBA main battle area
  MDMP military decision-making process
  MEDEVAC medical evacuation
  METT-TC(I) mission, enemy, terrain and weather, troops and support available, time
  available, civil considerations, and informational considerations
  MSR main supply route
  NAI named area of interest
  OPSEC operations security
  PAA position area for artillery
  PD point of departure
  PIR priority intelligence requirement
  PL phase line
  PLD probable line of deployment
  POB point of breach
  RFA restrictive fire area
  RFL restrictive fire line
  ROE rules of engagement
  ROZ restricted operations zone
  RP release point
  SOP standard operating procedure
  SP start point
  TAC-D tactical deception
  TAI target area of interest
  TCP traffic control post
  TM technical manual
  TRP target reference point
  UAS unmanned aircraft system
  U.S. United States
  SECTION II – TERMS
  *actions on contact
  A process to help leaders understand what is happening and to take action.
  air and missile defense
  Direct [active and passive] defensive actions taken to destroy, nullify, or reduce the effectiveness of
  hostile air and ballistic missile threats against friendly forces and assets. (JP 3-01)