text: Glossary
  *primary position
  The position that covers the enemy’s most likely avenue of approach into the assigned area.
  probable line of deployment
  A phase line that designates the location where the commander intends to deploy the unit into assault
  formation before beginning the assault. (ADP 3-90)
  proof
  The verification that a lane is free of mines or explosive hazards and that the width and trafficability at
  the point of breach are suitable for the passing force. (ATP 3-90.4/MCTP 3-34A)
  protection warfighting function
  The related tasks, systems, and methods that prevent or mitigate detection, threat effects, and hazards
  to preserve combat power and enable freedom of action. (FM 3-0)
  *pursuit
  A type of offensive operation to catch or cut off a disorganized hostile force attempting to escape, with
  the aim of destroying it.
  *quartering party
  A group dispatched to a new assigned area in advance of the main body.
  quick response force
  A dedicated force on a base with adequate tactical mobility and fire support designated to defeat Level
  I and Level II threats and shape Level III threats until they can be defeated by a tactical combat force
  or other available response forces. (ATP 3-37.10/MCRP 3-4D.13)
  *quick reaction force
  A commander designated force to respond to threat attacks or emergencies.
  radio silence
  The status on a radio network in which all stations are directed to continuously monitor without
  transmitting, except under established criteria. (ATP 6-02.53)
  *raid
  (Army) A variation of attack to temporarily seize an objective with a planned withdrawal.
  *rally point
  An easily identifiable point on the ground at which units can reassemble and reorganize if they become
  dispersed.
  *rear boundary
  A boundary that delineates the rearward limits of a unit’s assigned area.
  rearward passage of lines
  Occurs when a unit passes through another unit’s positions while moving away from the enemy.
  (ADP 3-90)
  reconnaissance
  A mission undertaken to obtain information about the activities and resources of an enemy or
  adversary, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic, geographic or other
  characteristics of a particular area, by visual observation or other detection methods. (JP 2-0)
  *reconnaissance by fire
  A technique in which a unit fires on a suspected enemy position.
  *reconnaissance in force
  A form of reconnaissance operation designed to discover or test the enemy’s strength, dispositions, and
  reactions or to obtain other information.
  *reconnaissance objective
  The most important result desired from that specific reconnaissance effort.