text: Glossary
  lead Service or agency for common-user logistics
  A Service component or Department of Defense agency that is responsible for execution of common-
  user item and service support in a specific combatant command or multinational operation as defined
  in the combatant or subordinate joint force commander’s operation plan, operation order, and/or
  directives. (JP 4-0)
  level I threat
  A small enemy force that can be defeated by those units normally operating in the echelon support area
  or by the perimeter defenses established by friendly bases and base clusters. (ATP 3-91)
  level II threat
  An enemy force or activities that can be defeated by a base or base cluster’s defensive capabilities
  when augmented by a response force. (ATP 3-91)
  level III threat
  An enemy force or activities beyond the defensive capability of both the base and base cluster and any
  local reserve or response force. (ATP 3-91)
  levels of warfare
  A framework for defining and clarifying the relationship among national objectives, the operational
  approach, and tactical tasks. (ADP 1-01)
  maritime domain
  The oceans, seas, seabed, bays, estuaries, islands, coastal areas, rivers and littorals and the airspace
  above and the water below. (JP 3-32)
  mass casualty
  Any number of human casualties produced across a period of time that exceeds available medical
  support capabilities. (JP 4-02)
  military engagement
  Contact and interaction between individuals or elements of the Armed Forces of the United States and
  those of another nation’s armed forces, or foreign and domestic civilian authorities or agencies, to
  build trust and confidence, share information, coordinate mutual activities, and maintain influence.
  (JP 3-0)
  mobile defense
  A type of defensive operation that concentrates on the destruction or defeat of the enemy through a
  decisive attack by a striking force. (ADP 3-90)
  mobilization
  The process by which the Armed Forces of the United States, or part of them, are brought to a state of
  readiness for war or other national emergency. (JP 4-05)
  mode operations
  The execution of movements using various conveyances (truck, lighterage, railcar, aircraft) to transport
  cargo. (ADP 4-0)
  motor transport operation
  A ground support function that includes moving and transferring units, personnel, equipment, and
  supplies by motor vehicle to support operations. (ATP 4-11)
  movement to contact
  A type of offensive operation designed to establish or regain contact to develop the situation.
  (FM 3-90)
  multidomain operations
  The combined arms employment of joint and Army capabilities to create and exploit relative
  advantages to achieve objectives, defeat enemy forces, and consolidate gains on behalf of joint force
  commanders. (FM 3-0)