text: Glossary
  air assault operation
  (DOD) An operation in which assault forces, using the mobility of rotary-wing or tiltrotor aircraft and
  the total integration of available fires, maneuver under the control of a ground or air maneuver
  commander to engage enemy forcesor to seize and hold key terrain. (JP 3-18)
  air movements
  (Army) Operations involving the use of utility and cargo rotary-wing assets for other than air assaults.
  (FM3-90-2)
  airborne assault
  (DOD) The use of airborne forces to parachute into an objective area to attack and eliminate armed
  resistance and secure designated objectives. (JP 3-18)
  airborne operation
  (DOD) An operation involving the air movement into an objective area of combat forces and their
  logistic support for execution of a tactical, operational, or strategic mission. (JP 3-18)
  airspace management
  (DOD) The coordination, integration, and regulation of the use of airspace of defined dimensions.
  (JP3-52)
  all-source intelligence
  (DOD) Intelligence products and/or organizations and activities that incorporate all sources of
  information in the production of finished intelligence. (JP 2-0)
  all-source intelligence
  (Army) The integration of intelligence and information from all relevant sources in order to analyze
  situations or conditions that impact operations.(ADP 2-0)
  alternate position
  A defensive position that the commander assigns to a unit or weapon system for occupation when the
  primary position becomes untenable or unsuitable for carrying out the assigned task. (ADP 3-90)
  ambush
  An attack by fire or other destructive means from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily
  halted enemy. (FM 3-90-1)
  approach march
  The advance of a combat unit when direct contact with the enemy is intended. (ADP 3-90)
  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)
  area of influence
  (DOD) A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by
  maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander’s command or control. (JP 3-0)
  area of interest
  (DOD) That area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, areas adjacent thereto,
  and extending into enemy territory. (JP 3-0)
  area of operations
  (DOD) An operational area defined by a commander for land and maritime forces that should be large
  enough to accomplish their missions and protect their forces. (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)