text: Glossary
  offensive operation
  An operation to defeat or destroy enemy forces and gain control of terrain, resources, and population
  centers. (ADP 3-0)
  on-scene commander
  An individual in the immediate vicinity of an isolating event who temporarily assumes command of
  the incident. (JP 3-50)
  operational approach
  A broad description of the mission, operational concepts, tasks, and actions required to accomplish the
  mission. (JP 5-0)
  operational area
  An overarching term encompassing more descriptive terms (such as area of responsibility and joint
  operations area) of locations for the conduct of military operations. (JP 3-0)
  operational control
  The authority to perform those functions of command over subordinate forces involving organizing
  and employing commands and forces, assigning tasks, designating objectives, and giving authoritative
  direction necessary to accomplish the mission. (JP 1 Volume 2)
  operational environment
  The aggregate of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of
  capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. (JP 3-0)
  operations in depth
  The simultaneous application of combat power throughout an area of operations. (ADP 3-90)
  organic
  Assigned to and forming an essential part of a military organization as listed in its table of organization
  for the Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps, and are assigned to the operating forces for the Navy. (JP
  1 Volume 2)
  passage of lines
  An operation in which a force moves forward or rearward through another force’s combat positions
  with the intention of moving into or out of contact with the enemy. (JP 3-18)
  phase line
  An easily identified feature in the operational area utilized for control and coordination of military
  operations. (JP 3-09)
  position area for artillery
  An area assigned to an artillery unit to deliver surface to surface fires. (FM 3-90)
  precision-guided munition
  A guided weapon intended to destroy a point target and minimize collateral damage. (JP 3-03)
  *precision munition
  A munition that corrects for ballistic conditions using guidance and control up to the aimpoint or
  submunitions dispense with terminal accuracy less than the lethal radius of effects.
  preparation
  Those activities performed by units and Soldiers to improve their ability to execute an operation. (ADP
  5-0)
  *preparation fire
  A brief, intense bombardment on selected targets or a prolonged effort over time covering a large
  number of targets.