text: Military Terms
  spectrum management operations — The interrelated functions of spectrum management, frequency
  assignment, host nation coordination, and policy that together enable the planning, management, and
  execution of operations within the electromagnetic operational environment during all phases of military
  operations. (FM 6-02) Also called SMO.
  spoiling attack — A variation of an attack employed against an enemy preparing for an attack. (FM 3-90)
  spoke — (DOD) The portion of the hub and spoke distribution system that refers to transportation mode
  operators responsible for scheduled delivery to a customer of the “hub.” (JP 4-09) (Army) A portion of the
  distribution system that refers to the transportation mode operator’s responsibility for scheduled delivery to a
  receiving unit. (ATP 4-11)
  spot report — (DOD) A concise narrative report of essential information covering events or conditions that may
  have an immediate and significant effect on current planning and operations that is afforded the most
  expeditious means of transmission consistent with requisite security. (JP 3-09.3) Also called SPOTREP.
  (Note: In reconnaissance and surveillance usage, spot report is not to be used.)
  squad — A small military unit typically containing two or more fire teams. (ADP 3-90)
  stability mechanism — The primary method through which friendly forces affect civilians in order to attain
  conditions that support establishing a lasting, stable peace. (ADP 3-0)
  stability operation — An operation conducted outside the United States in coordination with other instruments
  of national power to establish or maintain a secure environment and provide essential governmental services,
  emergency infrastructure reconstruction, and humanitarian relief. (ADP 3-0)
  stabilization — The process by which underlying tensions that might lead to resurgence in violence and a
  breakdown in the law and order are managed and reduced, while efforts are made to support preconditions for
  successful long-term development. (FM 3-07)
  stabilization activities — (DOD) Various military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside the United
  States in coordination with other instruments of national power to maintain or reestablish a safe and secure
  environment and provide essential governmental services, emergency infrastructure reconstruction, and
  humanitarian relief. (JP 3-0)
  stabilized patient — (DOD) A patient whose airway is secured, hemorrhage is controlled, shock treated, and
  fractures are immobilized. (JP 4-02)
  staff estimate — (DOD) A continual evaluation of how factors in a staff section’s functional area support and
  impact the planning and execution of the mission. (JP 5-0)
  staff section — A grouping of staff members by area of expertise. (FM 6-0)
  staggered relief in place — Occurs when a commander relieves each element in a sequence determined by
  the tactical situation, not its geographical orientation. (ADP 3-90)
  staging — (DOD) Assembling, holding, and organizing arriving personnel, equipment, and sustaining materiel in
  preparation for onward movement. (JP 3-35)
  staging area — (DOD) 2. Other movements - A general locality established for the concentration of troop units
  and transient personnel between movements over the lines of communications. (JP 3-35) Also called SA.
  stakeholder — (DOD) In public affairs, an individual or group that is directly impacted by military operations,
  actions, and/or outcomes, and whose interests positively or negatively motivate them toward action. (JP 3-61)
  standard bridging — Any bridging derived from manufactured bridge systems and components that are
  designed to be transportable, easily constructed, and reused. (ATP 3-90.4)
  standard operating procedure — (DOD) A set of instructions applicable to those features of operations that
  lend themselves to a definite or standardized procedure without loss of effectiveness. (JP 3-31) Also called
  SOP.
  standard use Army aircraft flight route — (DOD) Route established below the coordination level to facilitate
  the movement of Army aircraft. (JP 3-52) Also called SAAFR.
  standardization — (DOD) The process by which the Department of Defense achieves the closest practicable
  cooperation among the Services and Department of Defense agencies for the most efficient use of research,
  development, and production resources, and agrees to adopt on the broadest possible basis the use of: a.
  common or compatible operational, administrative, and logistic procedures; b. common or compatible
  technical procedures and criteria; c. common, compatible, or interchangeable supplies, components,
  weapons, or equipment; and d. common or compatible tactical doctrine with corresponding organizational
  compatibility. (JP 4-02)
  standing rules for the use of force — (DOD) Preapproved directives to guide United States forces on the use
  of force during various operations. (JP 3-28) Also called SRUF.