text: Glossary
  airspace control authority
  The commander designated for overall responsibility for airspace control. (JP 3-52)
  airspace control order
  An order implementing the airspace control plan that provides the details of the approved requests for
  airspace coordinating measures. (JP 3-52)
  airspace coordinating measures
  Measures employed to facilitate the efficient use of airspace to accomplish missions and
  simultaneously provide safeguards for friendly forces. (JP 3-52)
  airspace coordination area
  A three-dimensional block of airspace in a target area, established by the appropriate commander, in
  which friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fires. (JP 3-09.3)
  allocation
  Distribution of limited forces and resources for employment among competing requirements. (JP 5-0)
  *altitude
  The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from mean sea
  level or height above ellipsoid.
  area defense
  A type of defensive operation that concentrates on denying enemy forces access to designated terrain
  for a specific time rather than destroying the enemy outright. (ADP 3-90)
  Army Service component command
  Command responsible for recommendations to the combatant commander on the allocation and
  employment of Army forces. (JP 3-31)
  artillery target intelligence zone
  A weapons locating radar search area in enemy territory that the commander monitor closely to detect
  and report any weapon ahead of all acquisitions other than those from critical friendly zones or call for
  fire zones.
  assessment
  A continuous process that measures the overall effectiveness of employing capabilities during military
  operations. (JP 3-0)
  assign
  To place units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively permanent, and/or
  where such organization controls and administers the units or personnel for the primary function, or
  greater portion of the functions, of the unit or personnel. (JP 3-0)
  attach
  The placement of units or personnel in an organization where such placement is relatively temporary.
  (JP 3-0)
  attack
  A type of offensive operation that destroys or defeats enemy forces, seizes and secures terrain, or both.
  (ADP 3-90)
  *attack guidance matrix
  A targeting product approved by the commander, which addresses the how and when targets are
  engaged and the desired effects.
  axis of advance
  The general area through which the bulk of a unit’s combat power must move.