text: Team Operations
  Mission Statement
  4-19. The restated mission is a simple, concise expression of the essential tasks the unit must
  accomplish, and the purpose to be achieved. The mission statement says who (the unit), what (the task),
  when (either the critical time or on order), where (location), and why (the purpose of the operation).
  Each mission statement has three distinct elements: operation, task, and purpose:
  Operation
  4-20. This is a military action. It consists of all the processes involved with combat: movement,
  supply, attack, defense, and maneuvers to gain objectives. LRSU conduct the following four operations:
  Surveillance--This is a systematic observation of airspace or surface area by visual, aural (hearing),
  electronic, photographic, or other means.
  Reconnaissance--This is any action taken to obtain information about the operational area. It
  includes any visual or other detection methods taken to learn the enemy's or potential enemy's
  activities and resources and the area's meteorological, hydrographic, or geographic
  characteristics.
  Target Acquisition--This is the detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail
  to permit the effective employment of weapons against it.
  Target Interdiction--This is any action taken to divert, disrupt, delay, or destroy the enemy's surface
  military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly forces.
  Task
  4-21. A task is a clearly defined, measurable activity accomplished by individuals and organizations.
  (Table 4-2 identifies LRS tasks by operation.) A task includes specific actions that contribute to mission
  accomplishment or other requirements. A task is definable, obtainable, and decisive; and it is either
  specified or implied. A specified task is stated in the WARNO, mission order, annex, or overlay, or the
  commander directs it. An implied task is neither specified, routine, nor included in the SOP, yet it is
  inherent and mission specific. It is deduced from the order and its products:
  Observe--This is the visual; audible; or mechanical, electrical, or photographic monitoring of enemy
  activities. It applies to missions in which the enemy's location is known or strongly suspected, such
  as an NAI where the enemy must pass.
  Locate--This is to search or examine an area to find an enemy (or his equipment) known to be present
  in the AO, but whose specific location is unknown.
  Detect--This is to discover or discern the existence or presence of enemy activity. This task applies to
  missions in which little, if anything is known about the enemy. The enemy may or may not
  be present.
  Determine--This is to decide or settle conclusively that this task applies to missions in which much
  information is known about the enemy. However, some questions still exist about his exact
  disposition, location, or content. This mission is to gather one or two specified intelligence
  requirements.
  Identify--This is to positively recognize enemy units, formations, equipment, and so on.
  Evaluate--This is to examine and judge carefully and place a value or worth on the condition and state
  of specified structures or enemy capabilities. Structures or enemy location are known.
  Confirm--This is to support or establish certainty or validity.
  Deny--This is to prove untrue or invalid.
  Report--This is to communicate collected information accurately and in a timely manner.
  Mark--This is to designate a target by using lasers or other marking devices.
  Pinpoint--This is to locate and precisely identify a target for engagement without using lasers.