text: Glossary
  *final protective line
  A selected line of fire where an enemy assault is to be checked by interlocking fire from all available
  weapons and obstacles.
  *fire superiority
  The dominating fires of one force over another force that permits that force to maneuver at a given
  time and place without prohibitive interference by the other.
  fire support coordination
  The planning and executing of fire so targets are adequately covered by a suitable weapon or group of
  weapons. (JP 3-09)
  fire support coordination line
  A fire support coordination measure established by the land or amphibious force commander to
  support common objectives within an area of operation, beyond which all fires must be coordinated
  with affected commanders prior to engagement and, short of the line, all fires must be coordinated with
  the establishing commander prior to engagement. (JP 3-09)
  fire support planning
  The continuing process of analyzing, allocating, and scheduling fires to describe how fires are used to
  facilitate the actions of the maneuver force. (FM 3-09)
  fires warfighting function
  The related tasks and systems that create and converge effects in all domains against the adversary or
  enemy to enable operations across the range of military operations. (ADP 3-0)
  *fix
  1.A tactical mission task in which a unit prevents the enemy from moving from a specific location for
  a specific period. 2. An obstacle effect that focuses fire planning and obstacle effort to slow an
  attacker’s movement within a specified area, normally an engagement area.
  fixing force
  A force designated to supplement the striking force by preventing the enemy from moving from a
  specific area for a specific time. (ADP 3-90)
  *follow and assume
  A tactical mission task in which a committed force follows and supports a lead force conducting an
  offensive operation and continues mission if lead force cannot continue.
  *follow and support
  A tactical mission task in which a committed force follows and supports a lead force conducting an
  offensive operation.
  force health protection
  (Army) Measures that promote, improve, or conserve the behavioral or physical well-being of Soldiers
  comprised of preventative and treatment aspects of medical functions that include: combat and
  operational stress control, dental services, veterinary services, operational public health, and laboratory
  services. (FM 4-02)
  *forced march
  A march longer or faster than usual or in adverse conditions.
  forms of maneuver
  Distinct tactical combinations of fire and movement with a unique set of doctrinal characteristics that
  differ primarily in the relationship between the maneuvering force and the enemy. (ADP 3-90)
  *forward boundary
  A boundary that delineates the forward edge of a unit’s area of operation.