text: Glossary
  *support by fire
  A tactical mission task in which a in which a unit engages the enemy by direct fire in support of
  another maneuvering force.
  support by fire position
  The general position from which a unit performs the tactical mission task of support by fire.
  (ADP 3-90)
  supporting distance
  The distance between two units that can be traveled in time for one to come to the aid of the other and
  prevent its defeat by an enemy or ensure it regains control of a civil situation. (ADP 3-0)
  *suppress
  A tactical mission task in which a unit temporarily degrades a force or weapon system from
  accomplishing its mission.
  surveillance
  The systematic observation of aerospace, cyberspace, surface, or subsurface areas, places, persons, or
  things by visual, aural, electronic, photographic, or other means. (JP 3-0)
  survivability
  (Army, Marine Corps) A quality or capability of military forces which permits them to avoid or
  withstand hostile actions or environmental conditions while retaining the ability to fulfill their primary
  mission. (ATP 3-37.34/MCTP 3-34C)
  survivability move
  A move that involves rapidly displacing a unit, command post, or facility in response to direct and
  indirect fires, the approach of a threat or as a proactive measure based on intelligence, meteorological
  data, and risk assessment of enemy capabilities and intentions. (ADP 3-90)
  survivability operations
  Those protection activities that alter the physical environment by providing or improving cover,
  camouflage, and concealment. (ATP 3-37.34/MCTP 3-34C)
  sustainment warfighting function
  The related tasks and systems that provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend
  operational reach, and prolong endurance. (ADP 3-0)
  tactical assembly area
  An area that is generally out of the reach of light artillery and the location where units make final
  preparations (precombat checks and inspections) and rest, prior to moving to the line of departure.
  (JP 3-35)
  tactical combat force
  A rapidly deployable, air-ground, mobile combat unit with appropriate combat support and combat
  service support assets assigned to, and capable of defeating level III threats, including combined arms.
  (JP 3-10)
  *tactical deception
  A friendly activity that causes enemy commanders to take action or cause inaction detrimental to their
  objectives.
  *tactical mission task
  The specific activity a unit performs while executing a tactical operation or form of maneuver.
  *tactical movement
  A movement in which troops and vehicles are arranged to protect combat forces during movement
  when a threat of enemy interference is possible.
  *tactical road march
  A rapid movement used to relocate units within an assigned area to prepare for combat operations.