text: Glossary
  electromagnetic spectrum operations
  Coordinated military actions to exploit, attack, protect, and manage the electromagnetic environment.
  (JP 3-85)
  emission control
  The selective and controlled use of electromagnetic, acoustic, or other emitters to optimize command
  and control capabilities while minimizing, for operations security: a. detection by enemy sensors, b.
  mutual interference among friendly systems, and/or c. enemy interference with the ability to execute a
  military deception plan. (JP 3-85)
  *enabling operation
  An operation that sets the friendly conditions required for mission accomplishment.
  *encirclement
  Where one force loses its freedom of maneuver because an opposing force is able to isolate it by
  controlling all ground lines of communications and reinforcement.
  *encircling force
  The force that maneuvers to the rear or flank of the enemy to prevent the enemy’s escape.
  *engagement area
  An area where the commander masses effects to contain and destroy an enemy force.
  *engagement criteria
  Protocols that specify those circumstances for initiating engagement with an enemy force.
  *engagement priority
  Identifies the order in which the unit engages enemy systems or functions.
  *envelopment
  A form of maneuver in which an attacking force avoids an enemy’s principal defense by attacking
  along an assailable flank.
  *exfiltrate
  A tactical mission task in which a unit removes Soldiers or units from areas under enemy control by
  stealth, deception, surprise, or clandestine means.
  *exploitation
  (Army) A type of offensive operation following a successful attack to disorganize the enemy in depth.
  far side objective
  A defined location oriented on terrain or an enemy force that an assaulting force seizes to eliminate
  enemy direct fires to prevent the enemy from interfering with the reduction of the obstacles and allow
  follow-on forces to move securely through the created lanes. (ATP 3-90.4/MCTP 3-34A)
  *feint
  A variation of tactical deception that makes contact solely to deceive the adversary as to the location,
  time of attack or both.
  *field of fire
  The area that a weapon or group of weapons may cover effectively from a given position.
  final coordination line
  A phase line close to the enemy position used to coordinate the lifting or shifting of supporting fires
  with the final deployment of maneuver elements. (ADP 3-90)
  final protective fire
  An immediately available, prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across
  defensive lines or areas. (JP 3-09.3)