text: Glossary
  SIR specific information requirement
  SOF special operations forces
  SOP standard operating procedure
  TAI target area of interest
  TF task force
  TUAS tactical unmanned aircraft system
  UAS unmanned aircraft system
  U.S. United States
  WARNORD warning order
  SECTION II – TERMS
  adversary
  A party acknowledged as potentially hostile to a friendly party and against which the use of force may
  be envisaged. (JP 3-0)
  area reconnaissance
  A type of reconnaissance operation that focuses on obtaining detailed information about the terrain or
  enemy activity within a prescribed area. (ADP 3-90)
  area security
  A type of security operation conducted to protect friendly forces, lines of communications, and
  activities within a specific area. (ADP 3-90)
  battle handover line
  A designated phase line where responsibility transitions from the stationary force to the moving force
  and vice versa. (ADP 3-90)
  bypass criteria
  Measures established by higher echelon headquarters that specify the conditions and size under which
  enemy units and contact may be avoided. (ADP 3-90)
  command and control
  The exercise of authority and direction by a properly designated commander over assigned and
  attached forces in the accomplishment of the mission. (JP 1, Volume 2)
  commander’s critical information requirement
  Specific information identified by the commander as being essential to facilitate timely decision
  making. (JP 3-0)
  commander’s visualization
  The mental process of developing situational understanding, determining a desired end state, and
  envisioning an operational approach by which the force will achieve that end state. (ADP 6-0)
  confirmation brief
  A brief subordinate leaders give to the higher commander immediately after the operation order is
  given to confirm understanding. (ADP 5-0)
  cover
  (Army) A type of security operation done independent of the main body to protect them by fighting to
  gain time while preventing enemy ground observation of and direct fire against the main body.
  (ADP 3-90)
  decision point
  A point in space and the latest time when the commander or staff anticipates making a key decision
  concerning a specific course of action. (JP 5-0)