text: Glossary
  position of relative advantage
  A location or the establishment of a favorable condition within the area of operations that provides the
  commander with temporary freedom of action to enhance combat power over an enemy or influence
  the enemy to accept risk and move to a position of disadvantage. (ADP 3-0)
  positive control
  (DOD) A method of airspace control that relies on positive identification, tracking, and direction of
  aircraft within an airspace, conducted with electronic means by an agency having the authority and
  responsibility therein. (JP 3-52)
  preparation
  Those activities performed by units and Soldiers to improve their ability to execute an operation.
  (ADP5-0)
  primary position
  The position that covers the enemy’s most likely avenue of approach into the area of operations.
  (ADP3-90)
  priority intelligence requirement
  (DOD) An intelligence requirement that the commander and staff need to understand the threat and
  other aspects of the operational environment. (JP2-01)
  probable line of deployment
  A phase line that designates the location where the commander intends to deploy the unit into assault
  formationbefore beginning the assault. (ADP 3-90)
  procedural control
  (DOD) A method of airspace control which relies on a combination of previously agreed and
  promulgated orders and procedures. (JP 3-52)
  procedures
  (DOD) Standard, detailed steps that prescribe howto performspecific tasks. (CJCSM 5120.01B)
  processing, exploitation, and dissemination
  The execution of the related functions that converts and refines collected data into usable information,
  distributes the information for further analysis, and, when appropriate, provides combat information to
  commanders and staffs. (ADP 2-0)
  protection warfighting function
  The related tasks and systems that preserve the force so the commander can apply maximum combat
  power to accomplish the mission. (ADP 3-0)
  pursuit
  Atype of offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the
  aim of destroying it. (ADP 3-90)
  radio silence
  The status on a radio network in which all stations are directed to continuously monitor without
  transmitting, except under established criteria. (ATP 6-02.53)
  raid
  (DOD) An operation to temporarily seize an area to secure information, confuse an adversary, capture
  personnel or equipment, or to destroy a capability culminating with a planned withdrawal. (JP 3-0)
  rally point
  An easily identifiable point on the ground at which units can reassemble and reorganize if they become
  dispersed. (ATP 3-21.20)