text: Military Terms
  kill box coordinator — The aircraft assigned responsibility to de-conflict aircraft and manage/direct effective
  target engagement in a kill box. (ATP 3-09.34) Also called KBC.
  kill zone — The location where fires are concentrated in an ambush. (FM 3-90)
  knowledge — In the context of decision making, information that has been analyzed and evaluated for
  operational implications. (ADP 6-0)
  knowledge management — The process of enabling knowledge flow to enhance shared understanding,
  learning, and decision making. (ADP 6-0)
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  land domain — (DOD) The area of the Earth’s surface ending at the high water mark and overlapping with the
  maritime domain in the landward segment of the littorals. (JP 3-31)
  land mine — A munition on or near the ground or other surface area that is designed to be exploded by the
  presence, proximity, or contact of a person or vehicle. (ATP 3-90.8)
  landing area — (DOD) 1. That part of the operational area within which are conducted the landing operations of
  an amphibious force. 2. In airborne operations, the general area used for landing troops and materiel either by
  airdrop or air landing. 3. Any specially prepared or selected surface of land, water, or deck designated or used
  for takeoff and landing of aircraft. (JP 3-02)
  landing site (DOD) 1. A site within a landing zone containing one or more landing points. See also airfield. 2. In
  amphibious operations, a continuous segment of coastline over which troops, equipment, and supplies can be
  landed by surface means. (JP 3-02)
  landing zone — (DOD) Any specific zone used for the landing of aircraft. (JP 3-36) Also called LZ.
  landpower — The ability—by threat, force, or occupation—to gain, sustain, and exploit control over land,
  resources, and people. (ADP 3-0)
  lane — A route through, over, or around an enemy or friendly obstacle that provides passage of a force. (ATP 3-
  90.4)
  lane training exercise — A standardized and structured exercise or simulation used to train on one or more
  collective tasks that includes a designated area, terrain, or facility. (FM 7-0) Also called LTX.
  large-scale combat operations — Extensive joint combat operations in terms of scope and size of forces
  committed, conducted as a campaign aimed at achieving operational and strategic objectives. (ADP 3-0)
  large-scale ground combat operations — Sustained combat operations involving multiple corps and divisions.
  (ADP 3-0)
  lateral boundary — A boundary defining the left or right limit of a unit’s assigned area. (FM 3-90)
  latest arrival date — (DOD) A day, relative to C-Day, that is specified by the supported combatant commander
  as the latest date when a unit, resupply shipment, or replacement personnel can arrive at the port of
  debarkation and support the concept of operations. (JP 5-0) Also called LAD.
  latest time information is of value — The time by which an intelligence organization or staff must deliver
  information to the requestor in order to provide the requester with sufficient time to take action. (ATP 2-01)
  Also called LTIOV.
  launch on remote — (DOD) Use of nonorganic sensor data or ballistic missile defense system track to launch a
  weapon, with additional data provided by a different sensor(s) to complete the engagement. (JP 3-01) Also
  called LOR.
  law enforcement interrogation — The systematic effort by law enforcement investigators to prove, disprove, or
  corroborate information relevant to a criminal investigation using direct questioning in a controlled
  environment. (ATP 3-39.10)
  law of war — (DOD) That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed hostilities. (JP 3-84) Also
  called the law of armed conflict.
  lead agency — (DOD) The United States Government agency designated to coordinate the interagency
  oversight of the day-to-day conduct of an ongoing operation. (JP 3-08)
  lead Service or agency for common-user logistics — (DOD) 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)
  leadership — The activity of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish
  the mission and improve the organization. (ADP 6-22)
  lethality — The capability and capacity to destroy. (FM 3-0)