JC3IEDM 3.1a OWL Ontology Copyrigh (c) 2009 VIStology, Inc., http://www.vistology.com/, Framingham, MA, USA This file contains an OWL representation of information contained in the VIStology Knowledge Base. The content of this OWL file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial 3.0 Unported license whose text can be found at http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/legalcode. The content of this RDF/OWL file, including the VIStology Knowledgebase content it represents, constitutes the "Work" referred to in the Creative Commons license. The terms of this license equally apply to, without limitation, renamings and other logically equivalent reformulations of the content of this OWL file (or portions thereof) in any natural or formal language, as well as to derivations of this content or inclusion of it in other ontologies. ABSOLUTE-POINT A POINT in a geodetic system. ACTION An activity, or the occurrence of an activity, that may utilise resources and may be focused against an objective. ACTION-AIRCRAFT-EMPLOYMENT The procedure that guides the use of an ACTION-RESOURCE that is capable of atmospheric flight. ACTION-CONTEXT A relationship between a specific ACTION and a specific CONTEXT. ACTION-CONTEXT-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific ACTION-CONTEXT as determined by the establishing organisation. ACTION-EFFECT A perceived effectiveness of a specific ACTION against a specific battlespace object or its class. ACTION-EFFECT-ITEM An ACTION-EFFECT of a specific ACTION in accomplishing its aim in relation to a specific OBJECT-ITEM. ACTION-EFFECT-TYPE An ACTION-EFFECT of a specific ACTION in accomplishing its aim in relation to a specific OBJECT-TYPE. ACTION-ELECTRONIC-WARFARE-EMPLOYMENT The technique used by an ACTION-RESOURCE for Electronic Warfare by electronic or mechanical means. ACTION-EVENT An ACTION that is an incident, phenomenon, or occasion of military significance which has occurred or is occurring but for which planning is not known. Abdication The renouncement by a person of his official functions. Accident, aircraft ground An accident involving an aircraft during ground operations or maintenance. Accident An unfortunate event, esp. one causing physical harm or damage, brought about unintentionally. Accident, mine An accident involving unexploded ordnance. Accident, traffic An accident involving at least one motor vehicle. Accident, weapon An accident involving a weapon. Accident, workplace An accident occurring at the workplace. Aircraft loss The unforeseen loss of an aircraft (and personnel), other than crash. Advancing Moving towards an objective in some form of tactical formation. This is a transitional phase between operations that may or may not result in contact with the enemy. Aerial engagement The occurrence of a hostile encounter between military aircraft. Aerial shoot down The deliberate destruction of an aircraft. Aircraft crash The unforeseen destruction or damage of an aircraft (and personnel). Aircraft launch activity The occurrence of one or more aircraft taking off. Aircraft landing The action of approaching and alighting on the ground or some other surface after a flight. Airspace violation The invasion of the declared own airspace by an aircraft. Alert cancellation The end of a state of readiness. Ambush A surprise attack by fire or other destructive means from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted force or group of personnel. Amphibious operation Mounting an operation launched from the sea by naval and land forces against a hostile, or potentially hostile shore. Air assault Mounting an assault utilising a mixture of aviation and ground transport, the principal feature of which is the insertion of combat power. Airborne assault Mounting an airborne operation, a phase beginning with delivery by air of the assault echelon of the force into the objective area and extending through attack of assault objectives and consolidation of the initial airhead. Arms production An activity of, relating to or based on the production of arms. Arms trade A happening of selling or buying of arms. Arresting, legal Seizing and detaining of a person under authority of the law. Arresting/obstructing Stopping or checking of the motion, progress, growth, or spread of something. Arson The crime of maliciously setting fire to the property of another or of burning one's own property for an improper purpose, as to collect insurance. Artillery fire The use of artillery fire. Assembling Joining together of multiple objects in the same area. Assassination Murder of a prominent person. Assisting a criminal Assisting or abetting a known criminal or terrorist. Atmospheric pollution Contamination of the atmosphere caused by a poison or toxin. Attempted murder The attempted act of unlawfully killing of one human being by another, especially with premeditated malice. Attempted rape The attempted act of forcing another person to submit to sexual intercourse. Attempted robbery The attempted act of robbing a person or place. Attempted suicide The attempted act of killing oneself intentionally. Attack, not otherwise specified Conducting an offensive operation characterised by coordinated employment of firepower and manoeuvre to close with and destroy or capture the enemy. Attack, diversion Conducting an attack wherein a force attacks, or threatens to attack, a target other than the main target for the purpose of drawing enemy defences away from the main effort. Attack, electronic Conducting an offensive operation characterised by the deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to confuse, distract or seduce an enemy or his electronic systems. Attack, main Conducting the principal attack or effort into which the commander throws the full weight of the offensive power at his disposal. An attack directed against the chief objective of the campaign or battle. Attack, supporting Conducting an offensive operation carried out in conjunction with a main attack and designed to achieve one or more of the following: a. deceive the enemy; b. destroy or pin down enemy forces which could interfere with the main attack; c. control ground whose occupation by the enemy will hinder the main attack; or d. force the enemy to commit reserves prematurely or in an indecisive area. Avoiding Staying clear of a specified object. Booby trap discovery The detection of a device intended to cause damage to unsuspecting people. Border crossing, escorted A border crossing that is conducted under escort. Border crossing, forced A border crossing that is conducted under pressure. Border crossing, illegal A border crossing that is forbidden by law. Border crossing, not-planned A border crossing that is unplanned. Border crossing, planned A border crossing that is known to have been planned ahead of time. Border crossing, surveilled A border crossing that is conducted under surveillance. Build-up Attaining prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores and supplies. Blocking Denying of enemy access to an area or preventing his advance in a direction or along an avenue of approach. Belly landing An aircraft has landed without using the landing gear. Bombing, accidental An unfortunate bombing incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally. Bombing, deliberate A deliberate and intentional bombing incident. Bombing Attacking, damaging or destroying through the use of bombs. Border incursion Moving a force or a group of people across a national or territorial border. Border raid A surprise attack by a force or a group of people across a national or territorial border (restricted to 25 km from the border). Breaching Breaking through or securing a passage through an enemy defence, obstacle, minefield, or fortification. Burned out object Complete destruction of an object by flames. Bypass Manoeuvring around an obstacle, position, or enemy force to maintain the momentum of advance. Canalise Restricting operations to a narrow zone by use of existing or reinforcing obstacles or by fire or bombing. Capture Taking possession of an object, normally by force; it frequently involves movement as a preliminary phase. Carrier launch Launching of aircraft by a naval platform. Carrier recovery Aircraft recovery by a naval platform. Codeword execution Initiating the codeword activity. Ceremony or parade The formal gathering of a group of people in order to carry out an act or series of acts prescribed by ritual protocol or convention. Civil disobedience The refusal to comply with certain laws or to pay taxes etc. as a peaceful form of political protest. Civil demonstration, illegal A public meeting or march illegally expressing protest or other opinion on an issue. Civil demonstration, legal A public meeting or march legally expressing protest or other opinion on an issue. Civil unrest A behaviour that results in the disturbance of the normal order of society that generally falls short of riots and/or property destruction in the civil population. Civil war A war among fellow-citizens or within the limits of one community. Clearing, air Clearing of the air to gain either temporary or permanent air superiority or control in a given sector. Clearing, land combat Removing all enemy forces from a specific location, area, or zone. Clearing, obstacle Eliminating or neutralising an obstacle. Clearing, radio net Eliminating transmissions on a tactical radio net in order to allow a higher precedence transmission to occur. Conducting conference Conducting a meeting for discussion, esp. a regular one held by an association or organisation. Conducting media interview Conducting a conversation between a reporter etc. and a person of public interest, used as a basis of a broadcast or publication. Conducting recreational activities Conducting a refreshing or entertaining activity. Conducting social events Conducting any social gathering, esp. one organised by a club or congregation. Conducting sporting events Conducting any game or competitive activity, especially an outdoor one involving physical exertion, e.g. cricket, football, racing, hunting. Confiscation The seizure of property under public authority. Conducting forward passage of lines Moving an incoming force through another force that is currently in contact with the enemy in order for the incoming force to come into contact with the enemy. Conducting preparatory fire Delivering fire on a target preparatory to an assault. Conducting road service Enabling the movement of a number of specific units. Conducting rearward passage of lines Moving a force through the defensive positions of another force behind it in order to break contact with the enemy. Consolidating of a position Re-organising and strengthening of a newly captured position so that it can be used against the enemy. Collision, mid-air In-flight collision of an aircraft with another aircraft. Collision, obstacle In-flight collision of an aircraft with natural or man-made object (fixed or mobile) located on the ground. Communications activation The enabling of transmission of information. Communications deactivation The disabling of transmission of information. Communications disruption Interruption of the passage of communications by natural or man-made phenomena. Communications interception Capturing electromagnetic communications signals. Communications outage The failure of communications equipment due to a mechanical malfunction. Communications restoration The reestablishment of the ability to communicate. Constructing Building, digging or creating an object. Containing Restricting enemy forces by stopping, holding or surrounding them or compelling the enemy forces to centre activity on a given front and to prevent his withdrawing any part of his forces for use elsewhere. Cooperating Working or acting together. Coup_d_etat A violent or illegal seizure of power. Covering Operating as a force apart from the main body to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while also observing and reporting information and preventing enemy ground observation of an direct fire against the main body. Criminal incident A violation of law. Crime against humanity Violation of the laws so gross in numbers affected that it is considered to affect all humans and not only individuals. Crossing Traversing a FEATURE or FACILITY. Counter attack Mounting an offensive operation in which an attack by a part or all of a defending force is made against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost, cutting off or destroying lead enemy units, and with the general objective of regaining the initiative and denying the enemy the attainment of his goal or purpose in attacking. Counter-battery fire Fire delivered for the purpose of destroying or neutralising indirect fire weapons systems. Counter attack by fire Denying the enemy his goal by using fire against an engagement area to defeat or destroy an enemy force. Dazzle Causing a temporary loss of vision or a temporary reduction in visual acuity; may also be applied to effects on optics. Deception, electronic In electronic countermeasures, the deliberate radiation, re-radiation, alteration, absorption or reflection of electromagnetic energy in a manner intended to confuse, distract or seduce an enemy or his electronic systems. Deception Employing measures designed to mislead the enemy by manipulation, distortion, or falsification of evidence to induce him to react in a manner prejudicial to his interests. Death of chief of state Self-defined. Death of spiritual leader Self-defined. Defeat Diminution of the effectiveness of the enemy to the extent that he is unable to participate further in the battle or at least cannot fulfil his intention. Defending Protecting a defined object against an enemy attack. Deflecting Preventing an enemy force from following the intended course. Delaying Slowing the momentum of the enemy by conducting an operation in which the force under pressure trades time for space; the aim is to inflict the maximum damage on the enemy without becoming decisively engaged. Demolition The destruction of structures, facilities, or materiel by use of fire, water, explosives, mechanical, or other means. Denying Preventing access by blocking, disrupting, dislocating and/or bringing fire to bear. Deploying Moving to and adopting a tactical formation or dispersal at a specific location. Massive deportation/banishment The driving out or removing from a home or place of usual resort or continuance of a large number of people. Disease A disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific symptoms or that affects a specific part. Disengaging Breaking off an action. Diversion Drawing the attention and forces of an enemy from the point of the principal operation; an attack, alarm, or feint that diverts attention. Attack, deliberate Conducting an offensive operation characterised by pre-planned coordinated employment of firepower and manoeuvre to close with and destroy or capture the enemy. Demonstration Conducting an offensive operation that is either an attack or a show of force on a front where a decision is not sought, made with the aim of deceiving the enemy. It is similar to a feint with the exception that no contact with the enemy is sought. In OOTW, an operation by military forces in sight of an actual or potential enemy to show military capabilities. Drug consumption, illegal An action of consuming illegal drugs. Drug distribution, illegal An action to distribute illegal drugs or to illegally distribute legal drugs. Drug manufacturing, illegal An action to manufacture illegal drugs or to illegally manufacture legal drugs. Drug operation Illegal trafficking in drugs by a group or an organisation. Drug storage An action to store drugs. Drug transportation An action to transport drugs. Drought A prolonged or chronic shortage of water. Drive-by shooting The act of firing a weapon, usually at a person, from a passing vehicle. Disrupting Breaking apart an enemy’s formation and tempo, interrupting the enemy’s time table, causing premature commitment of forces, and/or splintering their attack using integrated fire planning and obstacle effect. Distributing Dividing or dispensing in portions. Destroying Physically rendering an enemy force combat-ineffective or damaging a target so that it cannot function as intended, nor be restored to a usable condition without being entirely rebuilt. Death, natural causes Normal termination of life. Earthquake A convulsion of the earth's crust due to the release of accumulated stress as a result of faults in strata or volcanic action. Early warning alert Early notification of the launch or approach of weapons or weapons carriers. Electronic emission The radiation of electromagnetic energy. Election associated violence The occurrence of violent acts due to an election process. Electronic warfare Military action to exploit the electro-magnetic spectrum encompassing the search for, interception and identification of electro-magnetic emissions, the employment of electro-magnetic energy, including directed energy, to reduce or prevent hostile use of the electro-magnetic spectrum, and actions to ensure its effective use by friendly forces. Engaging Bringing the enemy under fire. Enemy contact The situation when opposing forces are in sight of or in range of direct fire of each other's weapons. Enveloping Manoeuvring by the main attacking force to pass around or over the enemy's principal defensive positions with the aim of securing objectives to the enemy's rear. Epidemic A widespread occurrence of a disease in a community at a particular time. Equipment failure A cessation of proper functioning or performance of a piece of equipment. Escaping Breaking free from a restriction or control of a place, person, or organisation. Escorting Accompanying and protecting another force or convoy. Evacuating Clearing or removing materiel and personnel from a given locality. Execution Putting a person to death, especially as a legal penalty. Explosion A sudden release of any kind of energy. Exploitation Taking advantage of a successful attack by mounting an offensive operation to follow-up and harass a dislocated enemy with the aim of further disorganising him in depth. This may provide the opportunity to capture ground that was not part of the objective of the original attack. Famine An extreme scarcity of food. Fire A rapid, persistent chemical reaction that releases heat and light, especially the exothermic combination of a combustible substance with oxygen. Fix Preventing the enemy from moving any part of his force from a specific location for a specific period of time. Fix, acoustic Determining a position using acoustic data. Fix, electromagnetic Determining a position using electromagnetic data. Fix, electro-optical Determining a position using electro-optical data. Flood The overflowing of a body of water onto dry land. Following and assuming Operating as a committed force that is following a force conducting an offensive operation and is prepared to continue the mission of the force it is following when that force is fixed, attrited, or otherwise unable to continue. Following and supporting Operating as a committed force that follows and supports the mission accomplishment of a force conducting an offensive operation. Forced landing An aircraft that by hostile act, or lack of vital resources is compelled to land. Firefighting The activity of extinguishing fires. Friendly fire Accidental damage by Allied troops to one's own installations, aircraft or personnel. Generating chemical smoke Producing chemical smoke to act as a form of cover to protect ongoing operations. Genocide The deliberated and systematic destruction of a racial, political or cultural group. Governmental collapse The sudden loss of force, effectiveness or authority of the governing organisation. Guarding Operating as a security element to protect the main body by fighting to gain time while also observing and reporting information. Gunnery, air-to-air The act of firing an air-to-air weapon, usually at an aircraft. Harassing Conducting an operation or executing a fire plan designed to curtail movement and, by threat of losses, to lower the morale of enemy troops. Attack, hasty In land operations, an attack in which preparation time is traded for speed in order to exploit an opportunity. Hiding Concealing an object. Hijacking, not otherwise specified Seizure of a vehicle in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hijacking, boat Seizure of a boat or ship in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hijacking, land vehicle Seizure of a land vehicle in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hijacking, plane Seizure of an aircraft in order to go somewhere other than the scheduled destination. Hold, defensive Maintaining or retaining possession by force a position or area in defensive operations. Hold, offensive Exerting sufficient pressure by means of combat power in an attack to prevent the movement or redeployment of enemy forces. National holiday A day designated by a national authority as a day when work is not compulsory. Human rights violation The commitment of an act against human rights. Hostage taking Action to seize or hold a person as security for the fulfilment of a condition. Hunting The activity of hunting wild animals or game, especially for food or sport. Identifying Determining the identification of a particular class of object, recognising the friendly or enemy character of an object, or detecting the presence of an object. Illumination Providing battlespace lighting by employing searchlight or pyrotechnic illuminants using diffusion or reflection. Industrial espionage incident The practice of spying or the use of spies to obtain information about the plans and activities of competitors. Indirect fire Fire delivered on a target that is not itself used as a point of aim for the weapons or the director. Indiscriminate shooting Firing without a specific objective and without making distinction. Infiltration Moving a force, broken down as individuals or small groups, over, through or around enemy positions with the aim of avoiding detection. Interception Conducting electronic warfare support operations with a view to searching, locating and recording radiated electromagnetic energy. Interdiction Diverting, disrupting, delaying, or destroying the enemy's surface military potential before it can be used effectively against friendly forces. Intimidation Act to frighten or overawe. Invasion The act of taking possession of another land. Isolation Sealing off (both physically and psychologically) an enemy from its sources of support, denying an enemy freedom of movement, and preventing an enemy unit from having contact with other enemy forces. Issuing media article Sending forth or putting into circulation a non-fictional essay, especially one included with others in a newspaper, magazine, or journal. Issuing media documentary Sending forth or putting into circulation any document published on a media that provides a factual record or report. Issuing press release Sending forth or putting into circulation an official statement issued to media for information. Jamming Deliberately radiating, re-radiating or reflecting electromagnetic energy with the object of impairing the use of electronic devices, equipment or systems being used by the enemy. Kidnapping Seizing and holding a person unlawfully, usually for ransom or political gain. Labour strike The organised refusal by employees to work until some grievance is remedied. Leaguer Adopting a defended formation as a temporary defensive measure in areas of low or moderate risk of combat. Local election An ACTION-EVENT in which local officials are selected by vote. Locating Establishing the position of an object. Looting Act to take private property from an enemy in war or stolen by thieves. Letter bomb explosion The explosion of a seemingly harmless letter or parcel. Letter bomb incident The detection of a seemingly harmless letter or parcel. Maintaining Providing services to keep equipment in condition to carry out its function. Marking Making visible (by the use of light/IR/laser/arty) an object in order to allow its identification by another object (usually as a precursor to the use of direct fire weapons). Martial law implementation Giving practical effect to military law, usually by restricting the rights of citizens for security reasons. Massing of forces The concentration of large quantities of military equipment and personnel. Medical evacuation The process of moving any person who is wounded, injured or ill to/between medical treatment FACILITYs. Military mobilisation The act of assembling and making ready for active military service. Mine-laying Emplacement or deployment of one or more mines. Missing individual The absence of a PERSON from an expected or anticipated location. Mission staging The assembly of aircraft for the completion of a mission or other activity. Moving Changing position. Mortar fire The discharge of a projectile from a mortar weapon. Murder The unlawful killing of one human being by another, especially with premeditated malice. Mutual assistance pact agreement An arrangement or contract between a number of organisations to provide mutual support. Natural disaster The damage caused by force of nature, such as a hurricane, cyclone, tornado or tidal wave. National election An ACTION-EVENT in which national officials are selected by vote. National state of emergency A political term, to describe a condition approximating to that of war, wherein the normal constitution is suspended. Naval gun fire The act of firing a naval surface-to-surface weapon. Naval platform flight operations Aircraft launch or recovery by a naval platform. Network seizure Taking electronic control of a communications network. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Neutralise, chemical Making safe or non-toxic an object contaminated with a chemical agent. Neutralise, combat Rendering ineffective or unusable in military operations. Neutralise, explosive Rendering bombs, mines, missiles, and booby traps into a safe state. Obscure Covering something by a smoke screen. Observing Providing continuous view and the potential for reports on the activity of an object. Occupying Moving onto an objective, key terrain, or other manmade or natural terrain area without opposition and controlling that entire area. Offensive/counteroffensive Conducting an operation by an attack force. Organised crime Violation of the laws of a civil society performed by a group of persons established for that reason. Picketing An act by a person or persons outside a place of work, intending to persuade esp. workers not to enter during a strike. Peace treaty agreement An arrangement or contract among involved nations or factions to end a conflict. Peace conference A meeting of a group of persons to discuss a peace process. Penetrating Breaking through the enemy's defence or disrupting the enemy's defensive systems. Petroleum product spills The accidental or delivered release of any petroleum product into the environment. Poisoning Injuring or killing with toxic agents. Political demonstration A public display of group feelings towards a political idea, person or cause. Political execution A putting to death of a person or group of persons for political reasons. Prisoner exchange The act of giving or taking POWs in return for others. POW return The arrival of a POW or a group of POWs to their own forces or country. Procuring Buying whatever is needed to fulfil a certain action. Protection, electronic The preservation of the fighting potential against electronic attacks of a force so that the commander can apply maximum force at the decisive time and place. Providing accommodation Providing room for receiving people, esp. a place to live or lodgings. Providing agricultural support Providing advice or supplies for cultivating the soil and rearing animals. Providing bedding Providing (1) sleeping accommodation or (2) mattress and bedclothes. Providing camps Providing temporary accommodation of various kinds, usually consisting of huts or tents, for detainees, homeless persons, and other emergency use. Providing construction services Providing labour and materiel for construction of facilities. Providing decontamination services Providing purification of different items from contamination. Providing education services Providing labour and materiel for the educational process. Providing healthcare services Providing labour and materiel for maintaining the general health and welfare. Providing host nation support Providing civil and/or military assistance rendered by a nation to foreign forces within its territory during peacetime, crises or emergencies, or war based on agreements mutually concluded between nations. Providing infrastructure Providing basic facilities such as roads, bridges, and sewers. Providing laundry services Providing labour and materiel for laundering of clothes or linens. Providing repair services Providing labour and materiel to restore objects to sound condition. Providing security services Providing labour and materiel to assure safety of personnel and facilities. Providing shelter Providing housing. Providing storage services Providing services for storage. Providing transhipment services Providing movement of cargo from one ship or train or container to another for further shipment. Proxy-bombing A deliberate and intentional bombing incident that happens unexpectedly where the perpetrator acts through a representative. Pestilence A fatal epidemic disease, especially bubonic plague. Psychological operation Planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately the behaviour of foreign governments, organisations, groups, and individuals. The purpose of psychological operations is to induce or reinforce foreign attitudes and behaviour favourable to the originator's objectives. Patrolling Gathering information or carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping-up, or security mission. Publishing media article Making generally known a non-fictional essay, especially one included with others in a newspaper, magazine, journal, etc. Publishing media documentary Making generally known any document published on a media that provides a factual record or report. Publishing press release Making generally known an official statement issued to media for information. Pursuing Continuing an offensive operation in order to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it. Typically, contact is maintained and risk taken to harass relentlessly, thereby turning the pursuit into a rout. Outbreak of racial/tribal/ethnic warfare The use of force or violence by or against racial or tribal groups. Rape The act of forcing another person to submit to sexual intercourse. Reconnaissance Conducting a mission to obtain by visual operations or other detection methods information about the activities and resources of an enemy or potential enemy, or to secure data concerning the meteorological, hydrographic or geographic characteristics of a particular area. Reconnaissance in force Conducting an offensive operation designed to discover and/or test the enemy's strength, or to obtain other information. Reconstituting Attaining prescribed strength of units and prescribed levels of vehicles, equipment, stores and supplies. The process will only take place after a unit/formation combat effectiveness has been reduced. Recuperating Resting a unit after it has been in action. Some reconstitution may take place as well. Recovering Retrieving any lost, incapacitated or captured object. Redeployment Transferring a unit, an individual, or supplies deployed in one area to another area, or to another location within the area, for the purpose of further employment. Refugee movement The movement of people who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster. Reinforcing Making a force available for the purpose of supplementing an in-place force. Religious demonstration A public display of group feelings towards a religious idea, person or cause. Religious violence Individual or organised act directed against groups or individuals because of their religious beliefs. Religious warfare An act of open armed conflict due to a difference of religious belief between two separate groups. Reorganising Changing a task organisation for a particular operation. (Normally takes place before an operation). This includes the transfer of authority. Repairing Restoring an item to serviceable condition through correction of a specific failure or unserviceable condition. Resupplying Replenishing stocks in order to maintain the required levels of supply. Resting Observing a specified period of inactivity by an organisation that is out of contact with the enemy. Retain Occupying and holding a terrain feature to ensure it is free of enemy occupation or use. Retire Moving a force out of contact with the enemy with the expectation of no further significant contact. Revolution The overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed. Riot A disturbance of the peace by a crowd; an occurrence of public disorder. Rocket fire The employment of a rocket powered weapon. Relief in place An operation in which, by direction of higher authority, all or part of a unit is replaced in an area by the incoming unit. The responsibilities of the replaced elements for the mission and the assigned zone of operations are transferred to the incoming unit. The incoming unit continues the operation as ordered. Rendezvous Achieving a pre-arranged meeting at a given time and place. Robbery Unlawfully taking property, valuables or money from a person or place. Sabotage An act or acts with intent to injure, interfere with, or obstruct the national defence of a country by wilfully injuring or destroying, or attempting to injure or destroy, any national defence or war material, premises or utilities, to include human and natural resources. Screening Operating as a security element whose primary task is to observe, identify and report information, and which only fights in self-protection. Security compromise A release of information to someone unauthorised. Secession of portion of country The formal withdrawal of a portion of a country. Securing Gaining possession of a position or terrain feature, with or without force, and making such disposition to prevent, as far as possible, its destruction or loss by enemy action. Security violation An infringement of a security protocol. Seizing Clearing a designated area and obtaining control of it. Shooting The act of firing of a weapon, usually at a person. Vessel sinking The unforeseen loss, damage or destruction of a vessel by submersion. Sniper attack An attack by one who shoots at others from a concealed place. Space accident The unforeseen loss, destruction or damage of a spacecraft. Spying Obtaining intelligence information furtively as an agent of a foreign power or competition. Serving as an advance guard Operating as a security element whose primary task is to move ahead of the main body and protect the main force by fighting to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information. Serving as a bridgehead force Operating as a force that seizes or controls ground in order to permit the continuous embarkation, landing or crossing of troops or materiel and to provide manoeuvre space during a water obstacle crossing. Serving as a breakout force Operating as a force that is tasked with the continuation of the operation during an obstacle crossing. Serving as a flank guard Operating as a security element whose primary task is to protect the main force by fighting on the designated flank to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information. Serving as an in-place force Operating as a force that provides fire and other support to the bridgehead force during an obstacle crossing. Serving as a main body Operating as the main force for a specific operation. Serving as a rear guard Operating as a security element whose primary task is to move (or remain) at the rear of the main body and protect the main force by fighting to gain time, whilst also observing and reporting information. Serving as a reserve Operating as a force that may be committed into combat only on the order of the commander of the organisation who so designated the reserve force. State of war A state characterised by hostile military activity between the parts. Setting up Establishing a FACILITY, ORGANISATION or FEATURE. Strafing, aerial Attack by enemy aircraft against ground targets using forward firing ordnance (bullets, shells, or rockets). Strike The organised refusal by employees to work until some grievance is remedied. Suicide The action of killing oneself intentionally. Suppressing Providing fires that neutralises or temporarily degrades the capabilities of enemy forces within a specific area. This makes no assumptions as to enemy casualties; it may be a transitory effect. Supporting Aiding, protecting, complementing or sustaining an object. Surrender Yielding to the control or power of the enemy. Surveillance, electronic The systematic observation of aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by electronic means. Suspension of hostilities The cessation of war activities. Terrorism Using or threatening force or violence against individuals or property in an attempt to coerce or intimidate governments or societies to achieve political, religious or ideological objectives. Threaten Menacing an armed force by manoeuvre or action. Torture An action or practice of inflicting severe pain as a punishment or a forcible means of persuasion. Troublemaking, agitating Stirring up of public interest on a matter of controversy, such as a political or social issue. Troublemaking, bullying Intimidating by the use of superior size or strength. Troublemaking, harassing Persecuting systematically by besetting with annoyances, threats or demands. Troublemaking, hooliganism Causing difficulties by the actions of hoodlums, especially young ruffians. Troublemaking, inciting Provoking to action, stirring up or urging on. Troublemaking, intimidating Discouraging or inhibiting by or as if by threats. Treaty violation An infringement or breaking of the provisions of a formal agreement. Transporting Moving assets to a specified objective by sea, land or air. Traversing Travelling over a designated route. Turning Compelling an enemy force to move from one avenue of approach or movement corridor to another. UXO discovery The detection of the presence of unexploded explosive ordnance. Vandalism/Rape/Loot/Ransack/Plunder/Sack An act of vandalism, raping, looting, ransacking or plundering against an individual or property. Verifying Testifying to, asserting, affirming or confirming, as true or certain. Volcanic eruption The release of lava or steam by a volcano. War/crisis alert The state of readiness caused by the possibility of a war. War/military conference A meeting of a group of persons to discuss war/military process. War crime Violation of the laws and customs of war, i.e. the principles and norms of international law that enshrine the rights and duties of warring parties and neutral states. Oceans, seas or water pollution Contamination of a body of water caused by a poison or toxin. Withdrawal under pressure Disengaging from the enemy when the enemy has sufficient contact with friendly forces to interfere with the withdrawal. Withdrawal Disengaging a force in contact from an enemy force. Witnessing Observing an activity that may result in the need to provide evidence. Weapon firing The firing of weapons. ACTION-EVENT-DETAIL Supplemental information about the ACTION-EVENT. ACTION-EVENT-STATUS The perceived appraisal of the actual progress of a specific ACTION-EVENT as determined by the reporting organisation. ACTION-FUNCTIONAL-ASSOCIATION A relationship of an ACTION as a subject with another ACTION as an object in order to specify functional dependence. ACTION-LOCATION An association of an ACTION with a LOCATION that enables the geographic position of the ACTION to be specified. ACTION-MARITIME-EMPLOYMENT The procedure that guides the use of an ACTION-RESOURCE in a maritime environment. ACTION-OBJECTIVE The focus, in terms of an OBJECT-ITEM, OBJECT-TYPE, or ACTION-TASK, in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM A battlespace object (FACILITY, FEATURE, MATERIEL, ORGANISATION or PERSON) which is the focus of a specific ACTION. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM-MARKING The technique of indicating the position of an ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM at a given time for the benefit of a using ORGANISATION. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TASK The objective of the specific ACTION is the operation identified as the specific ACTION-TASK. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TYPE A class of battlespace object (FACILITY-TYPE, FEATURE-TYPE, MATERIEL-TYPE, ORGANISATION-TYPE or PERSON-TYPE) which is the focus of a specific ACTION. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TYPE-IMAGERY-PRODUCT The intended characteristics of a specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE-TYPE-IMAGERY-PRODUCT that is an instance of MATERIEL-TYPE. ACTION-RECONNAISSANCE-EMPLOYMENT The parameters that guide the use of an ACTION-RESOURCE that is employed in a reconnaissance role. ACTION-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific ACTION and a specific REFERENCE. ACTION-REQUIRED-CAPABILITY The specific military quality, specified as a CAPABILITY, required to meet an agreed operational need, specified as an ACTION. ACTION-RESOURCE An OBJECT-ITEM or an OBJECT-TYPE that is required, requested, allocated or otherwise used or planned to be used in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-RESOURCE-EMPLOYMENT The procedure for using a specific ACTION-RESOURCE with or without dependence upon a specific ACTION-OBJECTIVE. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ACTION-RESOURCE-ITEM An OBJECT-ITEM (FACILITY, FEATURE, MATERIEL, ORGANISATION, or PERSON) to be used, excluded from use, being used, or having been used, in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-RESOURCE-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE (FACILITY-TYPE, FEATURE-TYPE, MATERIEL-TYPE, ORGANISATION-TYPE, or PERSON-TYPE) to be used, excluded from use, being used, or having been used, in conducting a specific ACTION. ACTION-TASK An ACTION that is being or has been planned and for which the planning details are known. Order An ACTION-TASK that is directed to be executed. Plan An ACTION-TASK that represents a course of action that is foreseen or anticipated. Template An ACTION-TASK that serves as a reference in planning. ACTION-TASK-RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT The imposition of a specific RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT on a specific ACTION-TASK. ACTION-TASK-STATUS The perceived appraisal of the planning and execution progress of a particular ACTION-TASK as determined by the reporting organisation. ACTION-TEMPORAL-ASSOCIATION The relationship of an ACTION as a subject to another ACTION as an object in order to specify time dependence. ADDRESS Precise information on the basis of which a physical or electronic destination may be accessed. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. AFFILIATION A specification of a country, nationality, ethnic group, functional group, exercise group, or religion to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. Not specified None of the values available in AFFILIATION-ETHNIC-GROUP, AFFILIATION-FUNCTIONAL-GROUP, AFFILIATION-GEOPOLITICAL or AFFILIATION-RELIGION is needed. AFFILIATION-ETHNIC-GROUP A specification of an ethnic group to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AFFILIATION-FUNCTIONAL-GROUP A specification of a functional group characterised by its primary purpose to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AFFILIATION-GEOPOLITICAL A specification of a country or political entity to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AFFILIATION-RELIGION A specification of a religion to which membership or allegiance may be ascribed. AIRCRAFT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to fly. AIRFIELD A FACILITY that is an area prepared for the accommodation (including any buildings, installations, or equipment) of landing and take off of aircraft. AIRFIELD-STATUS A FACILITY-STATUS that is a record of conditions of a specific AIRFIELD. AIRFIELD-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a class of an area prepared for the accommodation (including any buildings, installations, or equipment) of landing and take off of aircraft. AIR-ROUTE-SEGMENT A portion of a route to be flown usually without an intermediate stop, as defined by two consecutive significant points. AIRSPACE-CONTROL-MEANS A CONTROL-FEATURE that reserves airspace for specific airspace users, restricts the action of airspace users, controls the actions of specific airspace users, and/or requires airspace users to accomplish specific actions. AMMUNITION-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a complete device charged with explosives, propellants, pyrotechnics, initiating composition, or nuclear, biological, or chemical material for use in military operations. ANCHORAGE A FACILITY that is a place where vessels anchor. APPROACH-DIRECTION A CONTROL-FEATURE that specifies approach directional details for takeoff and landing. APRON A FACILITY that is an area intended for parking, loading, unloading and/or servicing. ATMOSPHERE A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies humidity, pressure, and temperature characteristics of Earth's atmosphere. BASIN A FACILITY that is an open area of water, usually artificial and enclosed by dock gates lined with wharves, warehouses and berths to enable vessels to load and unload. BERTH A FACILITY that is a space or length in the water at a harbour allocated to or reserved for a vessel to dock and moor for loading or unloading. BIOLOGICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is either a microorganism that causes disease in man, plants, or animals or causes the deterioration of materiel; or a toxin, produced by an animal, plant, or microorganism, which may kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects. BRIDGE A FACILITY that is a structure (including overpass and viaduct), fixed or moveable, spanning and/or providing passage over an object. BRIDGE-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a class of structures (including overpasses and viaducts), fixed or moveable, spanning and/or providing passage over an object. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL An element of CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL as a subject with another CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL as an object. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-AUTHORISATION The designation by competent authority of an instance of CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL as an approved objective in planning battlespace activities. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-ITEM An instance of CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL that is an OBJECT-ITEM. CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL-TYPE An instance of CANDIDATE-TARGET-DETAIL that is an OBJECT-TYPE. CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST A list of selected battlespace objects or types that have potential value for destruction or exploitation, nominated by competent authority for consideration in planning battlespace activities. CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST as a subject with another CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST as an object. CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST-AUTHORISATION The designation by competent authority of a CANDIDATE-TARGET-LIST as an approved source of objectives in planning battlespace activities. CAPABILITY The potential ability to do work, perform a function or mission, achieve an objective, or provide a service. CAPABILITY-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific CAPABILITY and a specific REFERENCE. CARTESIAN-POINT An ABSOLUTE-POINT that has its position specified in a three-dimensional Earth-centred Cartesian system. CBRN-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed for specialised roles in detecting, decontaminating or reconnoitring CBRN agents. CBRN-EVENT An ACTION-EVENT that involves chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear materiel individually or in combination. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Unidentified release other than attack (ROTA) The release of an unknown chemical, biological, nuclear, radiological materiel(s) [agent(s)] into the environment intentionally or accidentally but not for the intended purpose of conducting an attack. CHEMICAL-BIOLOGICAL-EVENT A CBRN-EVENT involving chemical and/or biological materiel. CHEMICAL-MATERIEL-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a substance that is not produced by a living organism, and does not emit radiation but may kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects or cause the deterioration of materiel. CIVILIAN-POST-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE with a set of duties that are intended to be fulfilled by one person in private sector and non-military government organisations. CLOUD-COVER A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the characteristics of clouds above Earth's surface. COMPONENT-HEADER-CONTENT Introductory subject matter intended to identify an element of a plan or order. COMPONENT-TEXT-CONTENT A textual statement of substantive subject matter. CONE-VOLUME A GEOMETRIC-VOLUME whose boundary is swept by a line that has a fixed point and another that moves along the path defined by the border of a specific SURFACE. CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE A MATERIEL-TYPE that is an expendable class of supply. Construction materials Any material that may be used in construction. Crops Cultivated agricultural plants, as grain, vegetables or fruit. Drug A narcotic, hallucinogen, or stimulant, esp. one causing addiction. Flare A pyrotechnic munition producing a bright light for illumination or identification. Food Materiel to be used as nourishment in solid or liquid form. Fuel A substance burned to create energy. Fuse A device that initiates an explosive train. General supplies All disposable materiel and items used in the equipment, support and maintenance of military forces or civilians. Improvised explosive device A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals and designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass or distract. Maritime mine, exercise A mine suitable for use in mine warfare exercises fitted with visible or audible indicating devices to show where and when it would normally fire. Map A piece of paper that is a graphic representation of a part or the whole of the earth. Medical supply Supplies for the treatment of injuries, illness and disease, including drugs. Money The official currency, coins and negotiable paper notes issued by a government. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Personal equipment Equipment issued to or carried by an individual. POL Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricant - A broad term that includes all petroleum and associated products used by the armed forces. Spare parts A generic term covering materiel used as replacement parts. Water A clear, colourless, nearly odourless and tasteless liquid. CONTEXT A collection of information that provides in its entirety the circumstances, conditions, environment, or perspective for a situation. CONTEXT-ASSESSMENT A record of appraisal by a specific ORGANISATION regarding the information that is referenced by a specific instance of CONTEXT. CONTEXT-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CONTEXT as a subject with another CONTEXT as an object. CONTEXT-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific CONTEXT-ASSOCIATION as determined by the establishing organisation. Assessment Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the subject for an assessment. Correction Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is to be corrected. Correlation Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the basis for a summary arrived at through a process of correlation. Negation Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is to be declared untrue. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Overlay Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the basis for an overlay. Prediction Information encompassed by the CONTEXT is the basis for a forecast. CONTEXT-ELEMENT A reference to a specific REPORTING-DATA that is a constituent part of a specific CONTEXT. CONTEXT-ELEMENT-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific CONTEXT-ELEMENT as determined by the establishing organisation. CONTEXT-OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CONTEXT as a subject with an OBJECT-ITEM as an object. CONTEXT-OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific CONTEXT-OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION as determined by the establishing organisation. CONTEXT-REPORTING-DATA-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a CONTEXT as a subject and a REPORTING-DATA as an object. CONTROL-FEATURE A non-tangible FEATURE of military interest that is administratively specified, may be represented by a geometric figure, and is associated with the conduct of military operations. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. CONTROL-FEATURE-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific CONTROL-FEATURE. CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE A non-tangible FEATURE-TYPE of military interest that may be represented as a geometric figure and is associated with the conduct of military operations. Air axis of advance A general air corridor of advance, which extends towards the enemy. An air axis of advance symbol graphically portrays a commander’s air manoeuvre intention, such as avoidance air defence coverage or envelopment of an enemy force. It follows an axis suitable for the airmobile force to which the axis was assigned. An air axis of advance does not directly control or use terrain. Aircraft control position No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 11. Air defence action area An area and the airspace above it within which friendly aircraft or surface-to-air weapons are normally given precedence in operations except under specified conditions. Air defence area An area and the airspace above it within which procedures are established to minimize mutual interference between air force and land based/army air defence and other operations. Air defence identification zone Airspace within which ready identification, location, and control of airborne vehicles are required. Air defence operations area An area and airspace above it within which procedures are established to minimize mutual interference between maritime and amphibious air defence and other operations. Aim point The point to which a weapon is targeted. Airspace control area Airspace which is laterally defined by boundaries of the area of operations. Airspace coordination area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is a three-dimensional block of airspace in a target area, established by the appropriate ground commander, in which friendly aircraft are reasonably safe from friendly surface fire. The ACA may be formal or informal. Airspace control subarea/sector Sub-element of an airspace control area, established to facilitate the control of the overall area. Air control point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is generally designated at each point where the flight route or air corridor makes a definite change in direction and any other point deemed necessary for timing or control of the operation. NOTE: It is chosen as an easily identifiable point location on the terrain or an electronic navigational aid used to provide necessary control during air movement. Airborne early warning area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting early warning. Airhead A designated area in a hostile or threatened territory which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous air landing of troops and material and provides manoeuvre space for operations. Normally it is the area seized in the assault phase of an airborne or air assault operation. Army--The airhead contains enough drop zones (DZs), landing zones (LZs), and extraction zones (EZs) to ensure mass, interior lines of communication and defence in depth. Air-to-air refuelling area Airspace of defined dimensions set aside for air-to-air refuelling operations, excluding special operation forces air-to-air missions. Alert area Airspace which may contain a high volume of pilot training activities or an unusual type of aerial activity, neither of which is hazardous to aircraft. Altitude reservation area Block of altitude, normally medium to high, reserved for aircraft to transit or loiter within the Force Air Coordination Area (FACA) for mission accomplishment. Ambulance exchange point A location where a patient is transferred from one ambulance to another en-route to a medical treatment facility. This may be an established point in an ambulance shuttle system or it may be designated independently. Amphibious defence zone Area encompassing the amphibious objective area and adjoining airspace as required for the accompanying naval force. Amphibious operation area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location, delineated in the initiating directive, for purposes of command and control within which is located the objective(s) to be secured by the amphibious task force. Amphibious objective area Geographic area delineated for the purpose of command and control within which is located the objective(s) to be secured by the amphibious task force. Area of coverage The summation of geographical areas under surveillance or protected by supporting fire. Area of interest A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which denotes that area of concern to the commander, including the area of influence, and extending into enemy territory to the objectives of current or planned operations. This area also includes areas occupied by enemy forces that could jeopardise the accomplishment of the mission. Area of operations That portion of an area necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations. Army--A geographical area, usually defined by lateral, forward, and rear boundaries assigned to a commander, by a higher commander, in which he has responsibility and the authority to conduct military operations. Area of responsibility A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which defines an area of land in which responsibility is specifically assigned to the commander of the area for the development and maintenance of installations, control of movement and the conduct of tactical operations involving troops under his control along with parallel authority to exercise these functions. Approach direction A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that specifies approach directional details for takeoff and landing. Artillery area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location assigned to artillery units for terrain management purposes on which the artillery manoeuvres. Airfield zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that approximates the location of the airspace of an airfield. Assault position That position between the line of departure (LD) and the objective in an attack from which forces assault the objective. Ideally, it is the last covered and concealed position before reaching the objective. Assembly area, general An area in which a command is assembled preparatory to further action. Assembly area, supply In a supply installation, the gross area used for collecting and combining components into complete units, kits, or assemblies. Air traffic control airspace Airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided to instrument flight rules (IFR) and visual flight rules (VFR) flights in accordance with civil air traffic control regulations. Attack by fire position A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an area against which fire is employed to destroy the enemy from a distance, normally used when the mission does not dictate or support occupation of the objective. Attack position The last position occupied or passed through by the assault echelon before crossing the line of departure (LD). Axis of advance A general route of advance, assigned for control, which extends towards the enemy. An axis of advance symbol graphically portrays a commander’s intention, such as avoidance of built-up areas or envelopment of an enemy force. It follows terrain suitable for the size of the force to which the axis was assigned, and is often a road, a group of roads, or a designated series of locations. An axis of advance is not used to direct the control of terrain or the clearance of enemy forces from specific locations. Intermediate objectives are normally assigned for these purposes. Base defence zone A zone established around airbases to enhance the effectiveness of local ground based air defence systems. Battle position No definition provided in APP-6A. Beachhead A designated area on a hostile shore which, when seized and held, ensures the continuous landing of troops and materiel, and provides manoeuvre space requisite for subsequent projected operations ashore. It is the physical objective of an amphibious operation. Boundary, organisation 1. A line which delineates surface areas (or airspace) for the purpose of facilitating coordination and deconfliction of operations between adjacent units, formations or areas. 2. A control measure normally drawn along identifiable terrain features and used to delineate areas of tactical responsibility between adjacent units and between higher headquarters to the rear of the subordinate units. Control measures which define the left and right limits of a unit's zone of action or sector. Together with the rear and forward boundary and a coordinating altitude, lateral boundaries define the area of operations for a commander. Boundary, political/administrative A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location by which political or administrative areas of responsibility are defined. Boundary point A point on a boundary. Bearing line A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is the angle and direction from which electronic, acoustic, or optical contact is made. Biological atmospheric concentration contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the biological atmospheric concentration at a given time is the same. Biological atmospheric concentration is the mass of a biological substance distributed in the atmosphere per unit volume. Biological concentration time contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the biological concentration-time (for which a quantified portion of exposed personnel are expected to experience (or not experience) effects of given severity) at a given time is the same. Biological concentration time is the product of the concentration of a biological substance in the atmosphere and the exposure time. Biologically contaminated area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of an area in which biological agents may produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel. Biological surface deposition concentration contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the biological surface deposition concentration at a given time is the same. Biological surface deposition concentration is the mass of a biological substance distributed on a surface per unit area. Blocking position A defensive position so sited as to deny the enemy access to a given area or to prevent his advance in a given direction. Bomb area An area or a group of targets constituting an area designated for bombing. Boundary, airspace The lateral limits of an airspace control area, airspace control sub-area, high-density airspace control zone or airspace restricted area. Bridgehead A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location held or to be gained on the enemy's side of a water obstacle. Army-In river-crossing operations, an area on the enemy's side of the water obstacle that is large enough to accommodate the majority of the crossing force and that has adequate terrain to permit defence of the crossing sites, and that provides a base for continuing the attack. Break-up point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where aircraft split up during a mission. Buffer zone Airspace designed specifically to provide a buffer between various airspace control measures. Bullseye An established reference point from which the position of an object can be references by bearing (Magnetic) and range (in nautical miles NM) from this point. CBRN hazard area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of the NBC (CBRN) hazard area. CBRN release or attack area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed area immediately affected by the CBRN-EVENT. If the release is an attack, then the release area is generally called the attack area. CBRN reading/sample/detection The point at which a reading, sample or detection of an NBC (CBRN) contaminant is performed. Coordination fire line A line beyond which conventional surface fire support may fire at any time within the area of operations of the establishing headquarters without additional coordination. NOTE Also known as Coordinated fire line. Chemical atmospheric concentration contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the chemical atmospheric concentration at a given time is the same. Chemical atmospheric concentration is the mass of a chemical substance distributed in the atmosphere per unit volume. Chemical concentration time contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the chemical concentration-time (for which a quantified portion of exposed personnel are expected to experience (or not experience) effects of given severity) at a given time is the same. Chemical concentration time is the product of the concentration of a chemical substance in the atmosphere and the exposure time. Chemically contaminated area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of an area in which chemical agents may produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel. Chemical surface deposition concentration contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the chemical surface deposition concentration at a given time is the same. Chemical surface deposition concentration is the mass of a chemical substance distributed on a surface per unit area. Check point, general A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE used as a means of controlling movement, a registration target for fire adjustment, or reference for location. CBRN cloud radius A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the linear distance from the centre of the CBRN-EVENT to the outer edge of the initial cloud. Class-A airspace An airspace in which only instrument flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other. Class-B airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from each other. Class-C airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and instrument flight rule flights are separated from other instrument flight rule flights and from visual flight rule flights. Visual flight rule flights are separated from instrument flight rule flights and receive traffic information in respect to other visual flight rule flights. Class-D airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and instrument flight rule flights are separated from other instrument flight rule flights and receive traffic information in respect to visual flight rule flights. Visual flight rule flights receive traffic information in respect to all other flights. Class-E airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule flights and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all flights are subject to air traffic control service and are separated from other instrument flight rule flights. All flights receive traffic information as far as practical. Class-F airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flight rule flights are permitted; all participating instrument flight rule flights receive an air traffic advisory service and all flights receive flight information service if requested. Class-G airspace An airspace in which instrument flight rule and visual flights are permitted; all flights receive flight information service if requested. Close air support holding area Airspace designed for holding orbit and used by rotary and fixed-winged aircraft in close proximity to friendly forces. Contact point, air A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency. Note: A point used for control purposes in air-to-air refuelling and close air support missions. Contact point, land A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily identifiable point location, where two or more units are required to make contact. Combat air patrol area An area established for aircraft to patrol over an objective area, over the force protected, over the critical area of a combat zone, or over an air defence area, for the purpose of interception and destroying hostile aircraft before they reach their target. Communication checkpoint An air control point that requires serial leaders to report either to the aviation mission commander or the terminal control facility. Communication zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location which defines the rear part of theatre of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communication, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces. Concentration area An area, usually in the theatre of operations, where troops are assembled before beginning active operations. Control area A controlled airspace extending upwards from a specified limit above the earth. Control zone A controlled airspace extending upwards from the surface of the earth to a specified upper limit. Coordinated air defence area A mutually defined block of airspace between land-based air commander and a naval commander when their forces are operating in close proximity to one another. Coordination level An advisory measure established to increase the aircrew awareness of conflicts between slow and fast moving air traffic at low level. Carrier control zone Area around a ship operating fixed/rotary wing aircraft. Coordinating altitude A procedural airspace control method to separate fixed-and rotary-wing aircraft by determining an altitude below which fixed-wing aircraft will normally not fly and above which rotary-wing aircraft normally will not fly. The coordinating altitude is normally specified in the airspace control plan and may include a buffer zone for small altitude deviations. Coordinating point Designated point at which, in all types of combat, adjacent units/formations must make contact for purposes of control and coordination. Army--A control measure that indicates a specific location for the coordination of fires and manoeuvre between adjacent units. They usually are indicated whenever a boundary crosses the forward battle area (FEBA), and may be indicated when a boundary crosses phase lines (PLs) used to control security forces. Cross-border area A temporary segregated area established over international boundaries for specific operational requirements. Crossover zone The airspace beyond the maritime Missile Engagement Zone (MEZ) that may be entered by Combat Air Patrol (CAP) aircraft when in hot pursuit in order to complete an interception. Control point A position along a route of march at which men are stationed to give information and instructions for the regulation of supply or traffic. Combat zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location that denotes the area required by combat forces for the conduct of operations. Direction of attack A specific direction or assigned route that the main attack or center of mass of the unit will follow. Decision point An event, area, line, or point in the battlespace where tactical decisions are required resulting from the wargaming process or the operations order. Decision points do not dictate commander's decisions, they only indicate that a decision is required, and they indicate when/where the decision should be made to have the maximum effect on friendly or enemy courses of action. Defensive position A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is used in planning to designate a belt of terrain, generally parallel to the front, which includes two or more organised, or partially organised, battle positions. Defence zone The area extending from the forward edge of the battle area to its rear boundary. Desired mean point of impact The point at which a projectile, bomb, or re-entry vehicle is expected to impact. Danger area An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities dangerous to the flight of aircraft may exist at specified times. Downed aircrew pickup point A point to where aviators will attempt to evade and escape to be recovered by friendly forces. Deep battle synchronisation line The forward boundary of the ground component commander's (GCC) area of operation. The DBSL defines the geographic areas of responsibility of the GCC and air component commander. Drop point Position of weapon release. Drop zone A specific area upon which airborne troops, equipment, or supplies are airdropped by parachute. NOTE: This zone can include one or more drop sites. Engagement area An area where the commander intends to contain and destroy an enemy force with the massed fires of all available weapons. Electronic combat area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms engaging in electronic combat. Encirclement A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location to indicate the loss of freedom of manoeuvre to one force resulting from an enemy force's control of all routes of egress and reinforcement. End aerial refuelling point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the point that marks the end of a straight-line segment along which a tanker aircraft offloads fuel to a receiving aircraft. End of mission point The mission will terminate at the specific point. End of route point Identifies the end point of a route. Engineer regulating point Checkpoint to ensure that vehicles do not exceed the capacity of the crossing means and to give drivers final instructions on site-specific procedures and information, such as speed and vehicle interval. Entry line The line bounding a controlled area (such as crossing area) that controls entry to that area. Entry point A point designated for use by vehicles or personnel in entering an area, line or volume. Entry gate The point to which an aircraft will be directed to commence the transit inbound from an airfield or force at sea. Exit gate The point to which an aircraft will be directed to commence the transit outbound from an airfield or force at sea. Exit point A point designated for use by vehicles or personnel in leaving an area, line or volume. Extraction zone A specified drop zone used for the delivery of equipment and/or supplies by means of an extraction technique from an aircraft flying very close to the ground. Falcon radials area Planned magnetic bearings along which aircraft depart and return to ships. Forward arming and refuelling point A point designated by a deployed aviation commander that permits combat aircraft to rapidly refuel and rearm simultaneously. Forward combat zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location compromising the territory forward of the corps rear boundary. Forward edge of the battle area The foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units are deployed, excluding the areas in which the covering or screening forces are operating, designated to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the manoeuvre of units. Fighter engagement zone a. In maritime usage, the airspace beyond the crossover zone out to limits defined by the officer in tactical command, in which fighters have freedom of action to identify and engage air targets. b. In air defence, airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with a fighter aircraft. Final approach fix The point in a non-precision approach where the final approach normally begins. Fire position area The specific location within an Artillery area CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE from which a fire unit delivers fire. Fire umbrella The airspace over a naval force at sea within the fire of ships' anti-aircraft weapons can endanger aircraft, and within which special procedures are established for identification and operation of friendly aircraft. Flight information region An airspace of defined dimensions within which flight information service and alerting service are provided. Forward line of troops A line that indicates the most forward positions of forces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. It normally identifies the forward location of covering and screening forces. Army--The FLOT may be at, beyond, or short of the FEBA. Final coordination line A line close to the enemy position used to coordinate the lifting and/or shifting of supporting fires with the final deployment of manoeuvre elements. It should be recognisable on the ground. It is not a fire support coordination measure. Final protective fire A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an immediately available prearranged barrier of fire designed to impede enemy movement across defensive lines or areas. Force air coordination area An area surrounding a force within which air coordination measures are required to prevent mutual interference between all friendly surface and air units and their weapon systems. Forward operating location An advanced position, usually of a temporary nature, from which air or ground units operate. Free fire area A specific designated area into which any weapon system may fire without additional coordination with the establishing headquarters. Normally, it is established on identifiable terrain by division or higher headquarters. Forming up place The last position occupied by the assault echelon before crossing the start line/line of departure. Fire support coordination line A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location that is established and adjusted by appropriate land or amphibious force commanders within their boundaries in consultation with superior, subordinate, supporting, and affected commanders. Fire support coordination lines (FSCLs) facilitate the expeditious attack of surface targets of opportunity beyond the coordinating measure. Forward area air defence zone A specifically defined air space in the combat zone for which air defence must be planned and provided. General area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies an area defined by a higher commander within which the subordinate must accomplish his mission and protect his forces. It applies to both land and naval forces. High altitude missile engagement zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with high-altitude surface-to-air missiles. High density airspace control zone Airspace designated in an airspace control plan or airspace control order in which there is a concentrated employment of numerous and varied weapons and airspace users. A high-density airspace control zone has defined dimensions that usually coincide with geographical features or navigational aids. Access to a high-density airspace control zone is normally controlled by the manoeuvre commander. The manoeuvre commander can also direct a more restrictive weapons status within the high-density airspace control zone. Hide An area in which a force conceals itself before operations or before moving into battle position. Hand over gate A point at which the control of the aircraft, if radar hand over is used, changes from one controller to another. Holding line In retrograde river-crossing operations, the outer limit of the area established between the enemy and the water obstacle to preclude direct and observed indirect fires into crossing areas. Identification safety point A point at which aircraft, on joining a maritime force, will attempt to establish two-way communications with the surface force and commence identification procedures. Identification Friend Foe switch off line Line demarking where friendly aircraft enroute to targets stop emitting an Identification-Friend-Foe signal. Identification Friend Foe switch on line Line demarking where friendly aircraft returning to friendly territory start emitting an Identification-Friend-Foe signal. Impact point The point at which a projectile, bomb or re-entry vehicle strikes on earth. Incident point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where an incident has occurred. Infiltration line An infiltration lane is a control measure that fixes fire planning responsibilities and coordinates forward and lateral movement of infiltrating units. Initial approach fix The point in an instrument approach that the aircraft has departed and is manoeuvring to enter the intermediate or final approach. Initial point A well-defined point, easily distinguishable visually and/or electronically, used as a starting point for a weapons or reconnaissance run on a target. Intermediate objective An area or feature between the line of departure and an objective that must be seized and/or held. Identification safety range Minimum range to which an aircraft may close to a maritime force without having been positively identified as friendly. Joint engagement zone In air defence, that airspace of defined dimensions within which multiple air defence systems (surface-to-air missiles and aircraft) are simultaneously employed to engage air threats. Joint operations area Area of land, sea, and airspace defined by a combat commander or subordinate unified commander, in which joint force commander conducts military operations to accomplish a specific mission. Key terrain Any locality, or area, the seizure of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant. Kill box A volume of airspace where fighter aircraft operate in a weapons free mode and can use their weapons in beyond line of sight operations. Killing area A zone in which a commander plans to force the enemy to concentrate so as to destroy him. Landing area The part of the objective area within which are conducted the landing operations of an amphibious force. Low altitude missile engagement zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with low to medium altitude surface-to-air missiles. Landing point The route point where the aircraft, ship or other vehicle will land. Land fighter engagement zone In AD, airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with fighter aircraft. Light line A designated phase line forward of which vehicles are required to use blackout lights at night. Limit of advance A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognisable point location beyond which attacking elements will not advance. Limited access area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location to indicate to what personnel or equipment the area is impassable. Note - this definition does not identify whether it is a procedural issue, limitation or a trafficability issue. Linkup point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognisable point location on the ground where two forces conducting a linkup meet. When one force is stationary, linkup points normally are established where the moving force's routes of advance intersect the stationary force's security elements. Linkup points for two moving forces are established on boundaries where the two forces are expected to converge. Land missile engagement zone In land-based air defence, an airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement normally rests with the surface based air defence systems. In this context, the Missile Engagement Zone (MEZ) is not an Airspace Control Means (ACM). Line of contact The designation of forward friendly positions as the LD when opposing forces are in contact. Line of departure, land A line designated to coordinate the departure of attack elements (commitment of attacking units or scouting elements at a specific time). Line of departure, sea A suitably marked offshore coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at scheduled times. Logical node A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that participates as a logical element in a communications network. Left radial line The line extending outward from the area of Secondary Hazard marking the maximum extent to the left (facing in the effective downwind direction) where significant fallout is expected to occur. Landing zone Airspace set aside specifically for airlift landing operations. Main axis of advance A main route of advance, assigned for control, which extends towards the enemy. A main axis of advance symbol graphically portrays a commander’s intention for the main elements of his force, such as avoidance of built-up areas or envelopment of an enemy force. It follows terrain suitable for the size of the force to which the axis was assigned, and is often a road, a group of roads, or a designated series of locations. An axis of advance is not used to direct the control of terrain or the clearance of enemy forces from specific locations. Intermediate objectives are normally assigned for these purposes. Mine danger area, sea An area established around the position of a suspected or known mine. Missile engagement zone, general In air defence, that airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats normally rests with short-range air defence weapons. It may be established within a low or high altitude missile engagement. Maritime fighter engagement zone The airspace beyond the crossover zone out to limits defined by the officer in tactical command, in which fighters have freedom of action to identify and engage air targets. Military operations area Airspace established outside class "A" airspace to separate or segregate certain non-hazardous military activities from instrument flight rule traffic and to identify for visual flight rule traffic where these activities are conducted. Main beam axis A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the line or area within the beam of an emitter for which the amplitude of the specified field component is the maximum or about which the beam may be considered symmetrical. Main battle area That portion of the battlespace in which the decisive battle is fought to defeat the enemy. For any particular command, the main battle area extends rearward from the forward edge of the battle area to the rear boundary of the command's subordinate units. Minimum safe distance 1 Minimum Safe Distance 1 identifies the minimum safe distance for warned, protected personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the expected ground zero. The recommended action within Minimum Safe Distance 1 prior to strike is evacuation of all personnel (if evacuation is not possible or if a commander elects a higher degree of risk, maximum protective measures will be required). Minimum Safe Distance 1 is used when there is a single burst. Minimum safe distance 2 Minimum Safe Distance 2 identifies the minimum safe distance for warned, exposed personnel measured to the nearest 100 metres from the planned ground zero. Within Minimum Safe Distance 2 and outside of Minimum Safe Distance 1 there is a limit of negligible risk to warned and protected personnel. Maximum protective measures will be required. Minimum Safe Distance 2 is used when there is a single burst. Main threat axis A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that represents the line or area along which the enemy forces are assumed to constitute the largest threat. Maritime missile engagement zone A designated airspace in which, under weapons control status weapons free, ships are automatically cleared to fire at any target which penetrates the zone, unless known to be friendly, adhering to airspace control procedures or unless otherwise directed by the anti-air warfare commander. Marshalling gate A point to which aircraft fly for air traffic purposes prior to commencing an outbound transit after takeoff or prior to landing. Missile arc In maritime usage, an area of arc subtending 10 degrees, or as large as ordered by the officer in tactical command (OTC), centred on the bearing of the target with a range that extends to the maximum range of the surface-to-air missile (SAM). Missile detect point No definition provided in APP-6A. Navigation point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will change course, speed and/or altitude at this point. Named area of interest A point or area along a particular avenue of approach through which enemy activity is expected to occur. Activity or lack of activity within an NAI will help to confirm or deny a particular enemy course of action. No fire line A line short of which artillery or ships do not fire except on request or approval of the supported commander, but beyond which they may fire at any time without danger to friendly troops. No fire area An area in which no fires or effects of fires are allowed. Two exceptions are (1) when establishing headquarters approves fires temporarily within the NFA on a mission basis, and (2) when the enemy force within the NFA engages a friendly force, the commander may engage the enemy to defend his force. No go area An area that is not trafficable. No go area, civil An area to which access is denied by civil authority or group of people (e.g. faction, gang, militia). No fly zone Airspace of specific dimensions set aside for a specific purpose in which no aircraft operations are permitted, except as authorized by the appropriate commander and controlling agency. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Nuclear target No definition provided in APP-6A. Obstacle free area An area the commander designates as restricted from the emplacement of man-made obstacles, normally to facilitate future operations. Objective area A defined area within which is located an objective to be captured or reached by the military forces. Obstacle restricted area A command and control measure used to limit the type or number of obstacles within an area. Obstacle belt Normally, a brigade-level obstacle control measure that specifies the intent and location of subordinate obstacles. It also supports the intent of the higher headquarters obstacle zone. Obstacle gap An area within a minefield or obstacle belt, free of live mines or obstacles, whose width and direction will allow a friendly force to pass through in tactical formation. Obstacle lane A route through an enemy or friendly obstacle that provides a passing force safe passage. The route may be reduced and proofed as part of a breach operation, or constructed as part of a friendly obstacle. A clear route through an obstacle. Obstacle line A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is used in planning to identify a single line of natural or man made obstacles. Obstacle zone A division-level command and control measure, normally done graphically, to designate specific land areas where lower echelons are allowed to employ tactical obstacles. Operations zone That portion of an area of war necessary for military operations and for the administration of such operations. Orbit point A geographically or electronically defined location used in stationing aircraft in flight during tactical operations when a predetermined pattern is not established. Phase line A line used for control and coordination of military operations, usually a terrain feature extending across the zone of action. Army-- A line used for control and coordination of military operations. It is usually along a recognisable terrain feature extending across the sector or zone of action. Units normally report crossing PLs, but do not halt unless specifically directed. Positive identification radar advisory zone An area within which navy ships separate friendly from hostile aircraft. Penetration box A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that defines the area intended for penetration through enemy defences. Pop-up point The location at which aircraft quickly gain altitude for target acquisition and engagement. Prohibited area An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a state within which the flight of aircraft is prohibited. Predicted impact point The point at which a projectile, bomb or re-entry vehicle is expected to strike on earth. Passage point A specifically designated place where units will pass through one another either in an advance or withdrawal. It is located where the commander desires subordinate units to physically execute a passage of lines. Point of departure In night or limited visibility attacks, a specific place on the line of departure (LD) where a unit will cross. Point of interest A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a point location that is significant for military planning or activity. Pickup zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location used to pick up troops and/or equipment by helicopter. Q-zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that represents one of the 18 main geographical sea areas of the world. Radioactive area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the predicted or confirmed contour of an area in which radiological materials may produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel. Radioactive atmospheric concentration contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the radiation atmospheric concentration at a given time is the same. Radiation atmospheric concentration is the quantity of radioactive material distributed in the atmosphere per unit volume. Radar determined contour of radioactive cloud The boundary of the region of the atmosphere where radar measurements indicate the presence of suspended radioactive material. Radiation dose contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the radiation dose at a given time is the same. Radiation dose is the amount of energy from ionizing radiation that would be absorbed. Radioactive surface deposition concentration contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the radiation surface deposition concentration at a given time is the same. Radiation surface deposition concentration is the quantity of radioactive material distributed on a surface per unit area. Radiation dose rate contour line A line on a map, diagram or overlay joining all points at which the radiation dose rate at a given time is the same. Radiation dose rate is the rate at which energy from ionizing radiation is absorbed. Rally point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily identifiable point location on the ground at which units can reassemble/reorganise if they become disbursed or aircrews/passengers can assemble and reorganise following an incident requiring a forced landing. Rear boundary of the forward area A line delineating the rear of an area in proximity to combat. Reconnaissance area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting reconnaissance. Rear combat zone A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location usually compromising the territory between the corps rear boundary and the army group rear boundary. Reduced coordination airspace A portion of defined dimensions within which general air traffic (GAT) is permitted "off-route" without requiring GAT controllers to initiate coordination with operational air traffic (OAT) controllers. Reference point A point or set of coordinates generally used for control purposes or to indicate a reference position. Refuelling point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will refuel at this point. Reform point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where aircraft join again during a mission. Release line Phase line used in river-crossing operations that delineates a change in the headquarters controlling movement. Release point A well-defined point on a route at which the elements composing a column return under the authority of their respective commanders, each one of these elements continuing its movement toward its own appropriate destination. Report line A line at which troops, after having reached it, must report to their command echelon. Report point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point at which troops, after having reached it, must report to their command. Restricted fire line A line established between converging friendly forces (one or both may be moving) that prohibits fires or effects from fires across the line without coordination with the affected force. It is established by the commander of the converging forces. Reconnaissance and interdiction planning line A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a line location to divide responsibility for the nomination of ground targets. Short of the RIPL the ground commander has this responsibility for nominating targets that have a direct bearing on the land battle. Beyond this, the targeting authority lies with the Air Commander. Rendezvous point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the point at which a pre-arranged meeting at a given time and location is to take place or from which to begin an action or phase of an operation, or to which to return after an operation. Rocket/missile area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area location assigned to rocket/missile units for terrain management purposes on which they manoeuvre. Release other than attack (ROTA) isolation and hazard area The predicted or confirmed contour of the toxic industrial material isolation and hazard area. Right radial line The line extending outward from the area of Secondary Hazard marking the maximum extent to the right (facing in the effective downwind direction) where significant fallout is expected to occur. Restricted fire area An area in which specific restrictions are imposed and into which fires that exceed those restrictions may not be delivered without prior coordination with the establishing headquarters. Restricted operations area Airspace designated by the airspace control authority, in response to specific operational situations/requirements within which the operation of one or more airspace users is restricted. Restricted operations zone A volume of airspace of defined dimensions designated for a specific operational mission. Entry into that zone is authorised only by the originating headquarters. Restricted area An airspace of defined dimensions, above the land areas or territorial waters of a state, within which the flight of aircraft is restricted in accordance with certain specified conditions. Safe lane A bi-directional lane connecting an airbase, landing site and/or base defence zone to adjacent routes/corridors. Safe lanes may also be used to connect adjacent activated routes/corridors. Safety zone An area reserved for non-combat operations of friendly forces. Search and rescue point A reference point used during SAR operations. Surface to air weapon control position No definition provided in ADatP-3 Baseline 11. Search area/reconnaissance area Used to depict the area within which a unit or formation is responsible for reconnaissance. As shown, the points of the arrows indicate the width of that area but not its forward edge. Safe area for evasion Designated area in hostile territory that offers the evader or escapee a reasonable chance of avoiding capture and of surviving until he can be evacuated. Safety sector A safety sector is an established sector in which aircraft are safe from attack by friendly fighter or weapons in order to allow aircraft to approach or return to the maritime force. Slow go area An area that is trafficable with difficulty. Ship control zone An area activated around a ship operating aircraft, which is not to be entered by friendly aircraft without permission, in order to prevent friendly interference. Site of alleged kills A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that marks a point or area where alleged kills have occurred. Smoke target A line along which, or an area in which, fires with smoke bombs or rockets degrades temporarily the capability of enemy forces to see through. Special electronic mission area Airspace established specifically for airborne platforms conducting special electronic missions. Special operations forces airspace Airspace specifically for special operations forces missions requested by special operations forces airspace planners. Spread point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies a point where aircraft separate during a mission. Support by fire position A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is an area by which a manoeuvre element moves to a position in the battlespace where it can engage the enemy by direct fire. The manoeuvre element does not attempt to manoeuvre to capture enemy forces or terrain. Short range air defence engagement zone The airspace of defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air-threats normally rests with short-range air defence (SHORAD) weapons. Search centre A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with a point location that specifies the centre point of a search area. Standard surface to air missile engagement zone A designated airspace in which, under weapons control status (WCS) Weapons Free, ships are automatically cleared to fire at any target which penetrates the zone, unless known to be friendly, adhering to airspace control (ASC) procedures or unless otherwise directed by the AAWC (anti air warfare commander). Silent surface to air missile engagement zone Maritime MEZ designated area, promulgated in the OPTASK AAW message, within which the: (a) Ships remain covert, receiving the air picture via data links. (b) Ship Weapon Control Status is automatically "Weapons Free". (c) No friendly aircraft are allowed in the Maritime MEZ SSMEZ, except for airborne early warning (AEW) aircraft, anti-surface warfare (ASuW) aircraft and anti-submarine warfare (ASW) aircraft that are required to operate within this area, provided that the following criteria are met: 1. SAM ships be alerted to the mission. 2. Aircraft are kept under positive control. 3. Aircraft are being continuously tracked and their position transmitted via data link. 4. Gridlock between data link reporting unit and SAM ship is excellent. (d) No safety sectors are established in a Maritime MEZ SSMEZ. Surface-to-surface missile system area Airspace defined specifically for army tactical missile system and tomahawk land attack missile launch and impact points. Staging area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is a general locality established for the concentration of organisations and transient persons between movements over the lines of communications. Strong point A defensive position, usually strongly fortified and heavily armed with automatic weapons around which other positions are grouped for its protection. Army--A position requiring extensive engineering effort for obstacles and survivability positions and positioned to control or block an avenue of approach. Normally, command and control, aid stations, and critical supply stockpiles will be dug-in with overhead protection. Trenches and other protective construction will be done to protect soldiers and weapons from damage during assault by mounted and dismounted forces. Start point A well-defined point on a route at which movement of vehicles begins to be under the control of the commander of this movement. It is at this point that the column is formed by the successive passing, at an appointed time, of each of the elements composing the column. In addition to the principal start point of a column there may be secondary start points for its different elements. Supply area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the contour of an area where supply units, depots, and dumps may be located. Special use airspace Airspace defined for a specific purpose; or to designate airspace in which no flight activity is organized. Termination point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will terminate its mission at this route point. Targeted area of interest A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an area or point location along a mobility corridor the successful interdiction of which will cause an enemy to either abandon a particular course of action or require him to use specialised engineer support to continue and where he can be acquired and engaged by friendly forces. Target location A designated location that is expected to contain a target or targets. Target reference point A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE with an easily recognisable point location on the ground (either natural or man-made) used to initiate, distribute, and control fires. TRPs can also designate the centre of an area where the commander plans to distribute or converge the fires of all his weapons rapidly. They are used by task force and below, and can further delineate sectors of fire within an engagement area. TRPs are designated using the standard target symbol and numbers issued by the fire support officer. Once designated, TRPs also constitute indirect fire targets. Takeoff point The aircraft will take off from the route point. Timing reference point A point used as a timing reference. Temporary segregated area An airspace of defined dimensions within which activities require the reservation of airspace for the exclusive use of specific users during a determined period of time. Terminal control area A control area normally established at the confluence of air traffic services routes in the vicinity of one or more major aerodromes. Training area Battlespace created during a contingency for the purpose of conducting training. Terminal radar service area Airspace surrounding designated airports wherein air traffic control provides radar vectoring, sequencing, and separation on a full-time basis for all instrument flight rule and participating visual flight rule aircraft. Transit corridor Transit corridors (TCs) are bi-directional and established to route aircraft through air defences, in the rear area where appropriate, with minimum risk. Traverse level That vertical displacement above low level air defence systems, expressed both as a height and altitude, at which aircraft can cross that area in order to improve the effectiveness of the air defence systems by providing an extra friendly discriminator. Turning point The aircraft, ship or other vehicle will change direction at this point. Unmanned aerial vehicle airspace Airspace created specifically for unmanned aerial vehicle operations. Unexploded ordnance area A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that identifies the contour of an area where an unexploded explosive ordnance has been fired, dropped, launched, or placed. Waiting area An area designated for temporary halts during movement. Warning area Airspace extending from 3 nautical miles outward from the coast of the continental (us) that contains activity that may be hazardous to non-participating aircraft. Way point A designated point used to facilitate movement along a route. Weapon control area The area in which a specified weapon control status is imposed. Weapons free zone An air defence zone (ADZ) established around key assets or facilities which merit special protection by ground based air defence assets, other than airbases, where weapons may be fired at any target not positively identified as friendly. Crossing area A number of adjacent crossing sites under the control of one commander. Crossing site The point of crossing an obstacle. Zone of fire An area into which a designated ground unit or fire support ship delivers, or is prepared to deliver, fire support. Zone I A circular area of Immediate Operational Concern where exposed, unprotected personnel may receive doses of 125 cGy or greater in relatively short periods of time (less than 4 hours after actual arrival of fallout). Zone I is calculated on the basis of the weapon size and downwind speed. The boundary for Zone 1 is determined by drawing 2 lines tangent to the cloud radius circle and intersecting the points on the radial lines where the Zone 1 downwind distance arc intersects these lines. Zone II A circular area (less Zone I area) of Secondary Hazard where the total dose received by exposed, unprotected personnel is not expected to reach 125 cGy within a period of four hours after the actual arrival of fallout. Within this zone, personnel may receive a total dose of 75 cGy or greater within the first 24 hours after arrival of fallout. The boundaries of Zone II are determined by the Zone 1 downwind distance arc, the Zone 2 distance arc and the 2 radial lines. CONVOY An ORGANISATION that is a group of vehicles or vessels organised for the purpose of control and orderly movement with or without escort protection. CORRIDOR-AREA A SURFACE that is defined by its width and a sequence of points. DRY-DOCK A FACILITY that provides an enclosure for maintenance, building or repairing ships, from which water can be pumped out. ELECTRONIC-ADDRESS An ADDRESS that is reached by using the specified NETWORK-SERVICE. ELECTRONIC-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to use electronic processing to realise its primary function. ELLIPSE A planar SURFACE in the form of an ellipse. ENGINEERING-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to perform construction or destruction activities. ENGINEERING-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to accomplish engineering functions. EQUIPMENT-TYPE A MATERIEL-TYPE that is not intended for consumption. EXECUTIVE-MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose function is to manage and direct the military establishment. FACILITY An OBJECT-ITEM that is built, installed or established to serve some particular purpose and is identified by the service it provides rather than by its content. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FACILITY-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific FACILITY. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FACILITY-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that is intended to be built, installed or established to serve some particular purpose and is identified by the service it is intended to provide rather than by its content. Unit of accommodation An amount of living space distinct and separate. (Intended for humanitarian aid scenario to enable general indication of accommodation requirements). Airborne early warning ground facility A facility on the ground that has an electromagnetic link to an airborne early warning system. Alternate decontamination facility A decontamination facility designated as the alternate to the primary decontamination facility that can be used in place of the where personnel and/or materiel (incl. vehicles) can be cleaned after (potential) contamination of radioactive, biological, or chemical material. Ammunition cache A hiding place for ammunition. Anchorage A FACILITY-TYPE that is a place where vessels anchor. Apron A FACILITY-TYPE that is an area intended for parking, loading, unloading and/or servicing. Apartment building A residential unit consisting of a block of flats. Ammunition supply point A facility at which ammunition, obtained from supporting supply points by a division or other unit, are broken down for distribution to other units. Ammunition transfer point A facility for physical transfer of ammunition from one means of transport to another or to the final receiving unit. Bank An establishment where money is stored for saving or commercial purposes. Barracks A building or group of buildings used to house soldiers. Basin A FACILITY-TYPE that is an open area of water, usually artificial and enclosed by dock gates lined with wharves, warehouses and berths to enable vessels to load and unload. Bath A facility used for personal cleanliness. Berm An artificial ridge or embankment. Berth A FACILITY-TYPE that is a space or length in the water at a harbour allocated to or reserved for a vessel to dock and moor for loading or unloading. Bulk fuel installation, field A facility containing fuel containers, pipe work and dispensing equipment connected together to form a temporary fuel installation within a tactical field location. Bivouac A temporary encampment, under canvas, of troops in the field. Building A relatively permanent structure, roofed and usually walled and designed for some particular use. Built-up area A facility containing a concentration of buildings and other structures. Bunker A fortified chamber, mostly below ground, often built with reinforced concrete and provided with embrasures. Camp An accommodation based upon a number of tents or huts. Canal A man-made or improved natural waterway used for transportation. NBC observation post (dismounted) A facility from which chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear observations are made and which possesses appropriate communications; it is dismounted. Combat outpost A reinforced observation post capable of conducting limited combat operations. Cemetery/graveyard/burial ground A facility that is an area of land for burying the dead. Chimney/smokestack A vertical structure containing a passage or flue for discharging smoke and gases of combustion. Channel pass lock A confined section of a canal or river where the level can be changed for raising and lowering boats between adjacent sections by the use of gates and sluices. Civilian-military coordination centre A facility at which civilian-military coordination operations are performed. City A large town. In most cases a town created a city by charter. Check point, police A facility where police check vehicular or pedestrian traffic in order to enforce circulation control measures and other laws, orders, and regulations. Classification facility No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Communications building A building in which communications signals are processed or controlled. Communications tower A relatively tall structure used for transmitting and/or receiving electronic communications signals. Command post facility A facility from which a commander directs operations or controls forces. Cropland An area that has been tilled for the planting of crops. Casualty collection point A facility where casualties are assembled to be transported to a medical treatment facility for example a company aid post. Control tower A tower-like structure that houses the persons and equipment used to control the flow of air, rail, or marine traffic. Cut An excavation of the earth's surface to provide passage for a road, railway, canal, etc. Civilian collection point A facility where civilians are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Cleared way/firebreak A man-made clearing in a cultural area or through a stand of trees, designed to provide access for a road, railroad, pipeline or power transmission line, or to impede the progress of forest fires. Dam/weir A permanent barrier across a watercourse used to impound water or to control its flow. Ditch A channel constructed for the purpose of irrigation or drainage. Decontamination facility A facility where personnel and/or materiel (incl. vehicles) can be cleaned after (potential) contamination of radioactive, biological, or chemical material. Depot, biological An area used for the storage of biological agents. Depot, chemicals An area used for the storage of chemicals. Depot, engineer An area used for the storage of engineer equipment. Depot, medical An area used for the storage of medical supplies. Depot, missile ammunition An area used for the storage of missile ammunition. Depot, ammunition An area used for the storage of ammunition. Depot, nuclear storage An area used for the storage of nuclear weapons. Depot, not otherwise specified An area used for the storage of products or supplies. A facility for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage or disposal of material. Depot, POL An area used for the storage of petroleum, oil and/or lubricants. Demolition debris The debris left over from the demolition of an object. Depot, NBC An area used for the storage of chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear materiel. Drainage/sewage A facility used for emptying of liquid and channelling sewage to get rid of waste, dirty water and drain water. Dressing station A movable facility for the initial treatment of casualties. Dry-dock A FACILITY-TYPE that provides an enclosure for maintenance, building or repairing ships, from which water can be pumped out. Detainee collection point A facility where detainees are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Detainee holding area A facility where detainees are provided custodial care pending further disposition. Electronic installation A facility whose essential function is based on the use of electronic equipment. Electrical supply A facility containing the equipment used for the production and/or distribution of electricity. Electronic installation, radar dome A cover usually intended for protecting radar from the effects of its physical environment without degrading significantly its electrical performance. Electronic installation, surface surveillance jammer A facility whose essential function is jamming to prevent or reduce the enemy's effective use of the electromagnetic spectrum for surface surveillance. Electronic installation, warfare A facility whose essential function is based on the use of electronic warfare equipment. Emplacement A prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment for protection against hostile fire or bombardment, and from which they can execute their tasks. Equipment, manufacture A facility generally used specifically to support the manufacture of equipment. Military base/facility, airport/airbase A facility that is used as a military base prepared for the accommodation, landing and takeoff of aircraft. Military materiel facility, ammunition and explosives production A facility used as for munitions and explosives production. Military base/facility, army A facility that is used as a military base by the army. Military materiel facility, armament production A facility used as for armament production. Military materiel facility, aircraft production and assembly A facility used as for aircraft production and assembly. Military materiel facility, atomic energy reactor A facility used as an atomic energy reactor. Military materiel facility, engineering equipment production, bridge A facility used as for engineering equipment production, bridge. Military materiel facility, chemical and biological warfare production A facility used as for chemical and biological warfare production. Military materiel facility, engineering equipment production A facility used as for engineering equipment production. Governmental leadership A facility used to support governmental leadership functions. Military base/facility A facility that is used as a military base. Military materiel facility, missile and space system production A facility used as for missile and space system production. Military base/facility, seaport/naval base A facility that is used as a naval base and where ships may receive or discharge their cargoes. Service, research, utility facility, electric power facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of electric power. Processing facility A facility generally used to support a particular method of operation in any manufacture or to support a series of actions or events. Military materiel facility, ship construction A facility used as for ship construction. Service, research, utility facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions. Service, research, utility facility, technological research facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of technological research. Service, research, utility facility, telecommunications facility A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of telecommunications. Transport facility A facility that is used to support transport functions. Military materiel facility, vehicle production A facility used as for vehicle production. Service, research, utility facility, public water service A facility generally used to support service, research or utility functions in support of public water services. Farm Land devoted to agricultural production, raising and breeding of animals or an area of water devoted to the raising and breeding of aquatic animals. Forward arming and refuelling point A temporary facility that is organised, equipped, and deployed by an aviation commander and normally located in the main battle area closer to the area of operations than the aviation unit's combat service support (CSS) area. It provides fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation manoeuvre units in combat. It permits combat aircraft to rapidly refuel and rearm simultaneously. Ford, concrete lined bed A shallow place in a river or other water marked with a concrete-lined bed that can be crossed without bridging, boats, or rafts. Ford, stone lined bed A shallow place in a river or other water marked with a stone-lined bed that can be crossed without bridging, boats, or rafts. Fence A man-made barrier of relatively light structure used as an enclosure or boundary. Ferry installation A facility (including the terminals and the water craft) to enable moving equipment and personnel across a body of water. Fire-fighters barracks A building housing fire-fighters and their equipment. Fuel handling point A facility for refuelling of POL products. Forward observer position A facility from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted by the occupants and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airborne. Fort A fortified place garrisoned with troops. Foxhole A hole in the ground used by a soldier for protection. Freight terminal A facility processing 'goods' in transit or being transferred from one transportation means to another. Fortification An emplacement or shelter of a temporary or permanent nature constructed for defence by forces for protection of forces. Field storage area-ammunition A facility with a group of field storage sites containing a max of 5000 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives. Field storage module-ammunition A facility that is a site containing approximately 10 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives. Field storage site-ammunition A facility with a group of field storage modules containing a max of 200 tonnes gross weight of ammunition and explosives. Field storage stack-ammunition A facility where approximately 1 tonne gross weight of ammunition and explosives stored under tactical field conditions. Gas processing facility Installations for processing and purification of natural gas or separating natural gas from crude oil. Gate A barrier that controls passage to a road, railway, tunnel or bridge. Government building A building for the administration of local, regional, or national government. Hamlet A small village, especially one without a church. Hangar A covered space, shed or shelter for the accommodation of aircraft or spacecraft. High-technology complex A building or set of integrated buildings that use state-of-the-art-technology designed for a specific purpose such as manufacturing, research and development or other related activity. House A detached household used as a dwelling for one or more persons. Helicopter landing pad An improved area used for takeoff, and landing, by helicopters and other vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Heliport A place designated for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, including its buildings and facilities. Headquarters facility A facility from which administrative and/or command functions are performed. Medical facility, hospital A fixed medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. Medical facility, hospital field A movable medical treatment facility capable of providing inpatient care. Medical facility, hospital, not otherwise specified A facility established for the purpose of furnishing medical and/or dental care to eligible individuals. Hut A small simple or crude house or shelter. Improved bed, type unknown No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1650/006. Industrial installation A facility containing factories and/or productive installations. Installation A grouping of facilities, located in the same vicinity, which support particular functions. Installations may be elements of a base. Intelligence centre, tactical A facility, at the tactical level, used by intelligence personnel for intelligence operations. Interchange/complex junction A connection designed to provide traffic access from one road to another. Jetty A FACILITY-TYPE that is a platform that may be fixed or floating extending from a shore, normally attached to a wharf or the shore, and which allows access to a vessel lying alongside, used to secure, protect and provide landing and docking for vessels. Logistics release point The facility along the supply route where the supported unit meets the supporting unit to transfer supplies. Lighthouse A tower or other structure, with a powerful light or lights at the top, erected at some important or dangerous point on or near the seacoast for the guidance of mariners. Loading platform A facility constructed for loading goods/equipment. Loading platform, military A facility constructed for loading military goods/equipment. Maintenance facility A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of equipment. Military base/facility, submarine A facility that is used as a naval base and where submarines may receive or discharge their cargoes or receive maintenance. Medical support A facility that hosts medical personnel who carry out treatment of sick or wounded persons. Meteorological facility A facility that supports the study of or the science of, the motions and phenomena of the atmosphere, with a view to forecasting the weather. Medical facility A facility used as a medical facility. Medical facility, unit medical station A facility used as a first level care medical facility for a unit. Mine A facility where materials are extracted from the ground. Munitions complex A facility that could be used for munitions and explosives production or storage. Mining installation, open sky A facility where materials are extracted from the ground directly, without using tunnels. Mining installation, underground A facility where materials are extracted from the ground using underground tunnels and shafts. Mining installation, underwater A facility where materials are extracted from the bottom of a lake, river or sea. Maintenance collection point A facility established to collect equipment awaiting repair, controlled exchange, cannibalisation or evacuation. May be operated by the user or by intermediate maintenance units. Monument A structure generally created for commemorative purposes. Missile site An area with related facilities for storing and launching missiles. Mass grave A FACILITY-TYPE used for the burial of multiple bodies. Maintenance facility, armour/artillery A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of armour/artillery equipment. Maintenance facility, aircraft A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of aircraft. Maintenance facility, motor vehicle A facility containing the resources and infrastructure to enable it to be used for the repair and servicing of motor vehicles. Motorway An open, broad way, often with shoulders and barriers, maintained for vehicular use. Naval air station A Naval facility that is used by and provides services for naval or other aviation units or organisations. Nuclear facility An installation with associated buildings capable of handling civilian or military nuclear material. Network A FACILITY-TYPE that provides communication and information services. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Observation post A facility from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airborne. Observation tower A position from which military observations are made, or fire directed and adjusted, and which possesses appropriate communications. Office A place in which business, professional or clerical activities are conducted. Omnirange station A facility used for non-directional radio transmissions. Orchard/plantation An area covered by systematic plantings of trees that yield fruits, nuts or other products. Passenger terminal A facility that provides transportation services for passengers. Petrochemical refinery Installations for refining crude oil and/or intermediate petroleum products or for refining synthetic petroleum. Personnel barrier A coordinated series of obstacles designed or employed to detect, channel, direct, restrict, delay or stop the movement of personnel. Pier A solid structure of stone, or of earth faced with piles, extending into the sea or a tidal river to protect or partially enclose a harbour and form a landing place for vessels, or a breakwater. Pipeline A system of pipes above or under ground including their supports, which transports liquids or gas over distance. Pumping station A facility that supports the movement of gases or liquids. POL point A facility for the distribution of petroleum and associated products. Police station The office of a local police force. Port A town or place possessing a harbour where vessels load and unload, or begin or end their voyage. Prisoner of war holding area A facility where Prisoners of war are provided custodial care pending further disposition. POW camp A camp of semi-permanent nature established for the internment of prisoners of war (POW). Prisoner of war collection point A facility where Prisoners of war are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Production complex, aircraft A facility used for aircraft production. Production complex, chemical A facility used for production of chemicals. Production complex, guided missile A facility used for production of guided missiles. Production complex, general motor vehicle A facility used for non-military motor vehicle production and assembly. Production complex, petroleum A facility used for petroleum based products production. Power transmission line A system of above ground wires including their supports, which transmit electricity over distance. Power plant, fossil fuel A facility that provides power produced from fossil fuels. Power plant, hydroelectric A facility that provides power produced from hydroelectric processes. Power plant, nuclear A facility that provides power produced from nuclear energy. Power plant, thermal A facility that provides power produced from thermal processes. Quay A FACILITY-TYPE that is a solidly constructed platform, usually parallel to the shoreline of navigable water, alongside which a vessel can be docked or berthed and, on which, the vessel can be accessed and cargo can be loaded or unloaded on one side of the vessel only. Rail facilities An installation on a railway where loads may be transferred between trains and other means of transport. Railhead The point on a railway from which branch-line or road transport of supplies begins. Railway A rail or set of parallel rails on which a train or tram runs. Road, junction A site where two or more roads join or form a connection. Radar head No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1874/4. Radar post No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1874/4. Refugee holding area A facility where refugees are assembled for classification, sorting or further movement to other facilities or installations. Relay facility An installation organised, equipped, and located for the purpose of extending the coverage of electronic communications and detection. Religious facility An ecclesiastical facility established for the purpose of worship and prayer. Reservoir A man-made open enclosure or area formed for the storage of water. Revetment An embankment to provide shelter (as against bomb splinters or strafing). Rail facility, repair An installation on a railway where railway equipment may be repaired. Road An open way maintained for vehicular use. Refuel on the move point A facility where vehicles receive a prescribed (timed) amount of fuel and then continue their movement. Row house Facilities of a type that represent individual houses sharing at least one wall. Rearm, refuel and resupply point A designated facility through which a unit passes where it receives fuel, ammunition, and other necessary supplies to continue combat operations. Ruins A site or location where remains of ancient civilisations or human activity have been discovered. Railway crossing A predefined place at which a railway may be crossed at the same level by a road. Railway, junction A site where two or more railway tracks join or form a connection. School A facility whose essential function is instruction and education. Sensor outpost/listening post A facility from which military observations are made or fires directed and adjusted and which possesses appropriate communications; it may be airborne. This is an unmanned Observation Post with electronic or other devices to detect activity within the sensors’ range. Shed A storage facility usually characterised by one or more open sides, support pillars and a roof. Shelter, surface A fortified structure built on the surface, used to house personnel and/or equipment. Shelter, underground A fortified structure built underground, used to house personnel and/or equipment. Shop A small retail store or a speciality department in a large store. Shoran station A facility used in short range navigation. Shipyard A large enclosure, adjoining the sea or a river, in which ships are built, repaired or maintained. Site, air-defence radar A facility containing radar employed for air-defence purposes. Site, artillery locating A facility containing equipment employed for locating artillery. Site, electronic warfare A facility that carries out Electronic Warfare. Site, ground surveillance radar A facility containing radar employed for ground surveillance purposes. Site, logistic A facility for the storage, maintenance, research, or disposal of material. Site, military bridging A facility that is used as a basis for military bridging. Site, radar A facility containing radar that may be employed for the tracking and identification of battlespace objects. Site, raft No definition provided in APP-6A. Slipway A FACILITY-TYPE that provides a sloping surface or inclined structure leading down to the water. Sensor fusion post No definition provided in ADatP-3 BL 12 FFIRN/FUD 1874/004. Site, navigation radar A facility containing radar employed for navigation purposes. Support area A facility in which combat services support (CSS) elements and some staff elements locate to support a unit. Station, general A stopping place for the transfer of passengers and/or freight. Steeple/spire In architecture, a steeply pointed pyramidal or conical structure usually attached to an ecclesiastical or public building. Site, surface to surface missile An installation dedicated to the storage and launch of surface-to-surface missiles. Supply dump, ammunition A temporary storage area, usually in the open, for ammunition. Supply dump A temporary storage area, usually in the open, for bombs, ammunition, equipment, or supplies. Supply point A facility where supply services are provided. Sewage treatment facility A facility used for the handling and treatment of sewage. Tacan station A facility used in a global tactical air navigation system. Trench A linear excavation dug for defensive purposes. Tower, non-communications A relatively tall structure which may be used for observation, support, or storage etc. Town An urban area with a name, defined boundaries and local government, being larger than a village and usually not created a city. Trail A beaten path, especially through a wild region. Transloading facility Enables transfer of materiel from one mode of transportation to another or between the same modes of transportation. Traffic control post A facility at which traffic is controlled either by police or by mechanical means. Tunnel An underground or underwater passage, open at both ends, and usually containing a road or railway. Tower, flak A relatively tall structure mounted with an anti-aircraft gun. Town hall A building for the administration of local government, having public meeting rooms, etc. Tower, television transmitter A relatively tall structure mounted with a television transmitter. Urban area A developed area, constituting, forming, or including a city, town, or burgh, or part of such. Village A group of houses and associated buildings, larger than a hamlet and smaller than a town, especially in a rural area. Vehicle storage/parking area An open land area used for storing or parking vehicles or vessels. (Including Recreational Vehicles). Wall A continuous, vertical structure, such as a concrete or rock wall serving to enclose, divide, support or protect an area of land. Includes sea walls. Warehouse A facility for the receipt, classification, storage, accounting, issue, maintenance, procurement, manufacture, assembly, research, salvage or disposal of material. Water supply A facility containing the equipment used for the storage and/or distribution of water. Windmill A wind-driven system of vanes attached to a tower-like structure (excluding wind-generated power plants). Worship place A building or open space where people assemble for religious purpose. Washing facility A facility for washing personnel and/or equipment. Waste pile Unusable or unwanted material, which may include hazardous materiel. Water treatment facility A facility used for the handling and treatment of water. Water tower An elevated container and its supporting structure used to hold water. Crossing/level crossing A facility that is a point where two or more line features intersect or cross at the same level. Crossing, railway/river A facility where railway track crosses a highway or street, or where a river can be crossed. FAN-AREA A SURFACE that is in the form of a truncated ring sector, lying between and being bounded by the rays emanating from the centre-point of the ring and having a specified central angle. FEATURE An OBJECT-ITEM that encompasses meteorological, geographic, and control features of military significance. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FEATURE-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that encompasses meteorological, geographic, and control features of military significance. Meteorologic feature type A FEATURE-TYPE that describes reported or forecast weather and light conditions. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. FIRE-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs, or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to discharge or launch a projectile or missile. GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE A FEATURE describing terrain characteristics to which military significance is attached. GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE. GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-TYPE A FEATURE-TYPE that describes terrain characteristics to which military significance is attached. GEOGRAPHIC-POINT An ABSOLUTE-POINT that has its position specified with respect to the surface of the World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84) ellipsoid. GEOMETRIC-VOLUME A specific LOCATION that is a three-dimensional bounded space. GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE that controls and administers public policy either under a national or international mandate. International civil A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially involved in international civil affairs. International civil/military A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially involved in international affairs that include both civil and military elements. National civil A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially involved in national civil affairs. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. GROUP-CHARACTERISTIC A reference to a set of characteristics that may be used for identifying a distinct collection of objects. GROUP-ORGANISATION-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE that is non-formal in nature and classes together its members due to mutual or common circumstances. HANDLING-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs and MATERIELs, or FACILITY-TYPEs and EQUIPMENT-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to move materiels (raw materials, scrap, semi-finished, and finished) to, through, and from productive processes; in warehouses and storage; and in receiving and shipping areas. HARBOUR A FACILITY that is a restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its water approaches from which and in which shipping operations are projected or supported. HARBOUR-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a restricted body of water, an anchorage, or other limited coastal water area and its water approaches from which and in which shipping operations are projected or supported. HOLDING The quantity of each specific OBJECT-TYPE that is held by, installed in, or included with a specific OBJECT-ITEM. HOLDING-TRANSFER The specification of the OBJECT-TYPE quantity expected to be added to or subtracted from a specific HOLDING. ICING A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the accumulation of frozen water on stationary or moving surfaces. INSTRUMENT-LANDING-SYSTEM A MATERIEL that provides aircraft with horizontal and vertical guidance just before landing and during landing, and at certain fixed points, indicates the distance to the reference point of landing. JETTY A FACILITY that is a platform that may be fixed or floating extending from a shore, normally attached to a wharf or the shore, and which allows access to a vessel lying alongside, used to secure, protect and provide landing and docking for vessels. LIGHT A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the availability of natural illumination by type and time. LINE A LOCATION that is defined by two or more POINTs connected by one-dimensional line segments in an ordered sequence. LINE-POINT A specification of one of an ordered sequence of POINTs used to define the specific LINE. LIQUID-BODY-STATUS A GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific liquid body. LIQUID-SURFACE-STATUS A GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific liquid surface. LOCATION A specification of position and geometry with respect to a specified horizontal frame of reference and a vertical distance measured from a specified datum. Undefined A LOCATION that is not specified. MAINTENANCE-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs, and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to provide a range of activities required to restore or maintain operational usage. MARITIME-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to be used in a maritime environment. MATERIEL An OBJECT-ITEM that is equipment, apparatus or supplies of military interest without distinction as to its application for administrative or combat purposes. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MATERIEL-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific MATERIEL. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MATERIEL-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that represents equipment, apparatus or supplies of military interest without distinction to its application for administrative or combat purposes. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS A FACILITY-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific medical facility. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-CASUALTY-BED-OCCUPANCY The count of bed occupancy according to specified source grouping for a specific MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-INTERVAL-CASUALTY-GROUP A MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS that specifies the count of deaths and completed surgeries for each of specified groups during the period defined by the effective beginning and ending datetimes stipulated through REPORTING-DATA. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-INTERVAL-CASUALTY-TYPE A MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS that specifies the count of casualty arrivals and admissions in each of specified groups according to specified medical classification during the period defined by the effective beginning and ending datetimes stipulated through REPORTING-DATA. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-INTERVAL-EVACUATION A MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS that specifies the count of casualties evacuated in each of specified groups according to the intended destination during the period defined by the effective beginning and ending datetimes stipulated through REPORTING-DATA. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-PENDING-CASUALTY-EVACUATION The count of pending evacuees in each group according to the intended destination for a specific MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS. MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS-PENDING-SURGERY The count of pending surgeries according to specified triage grouping for a specific MEDICAL-FACILITY-STATUS. METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE A FEATURE that describes reported or forecast weather and light conditions. Cyclone The atmospheric pressure distribution in which there is a low central pressure relative to the surroundings. Cyclonic circulation is anticlockwise round the centre in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere; in either case the sense of rotation about the vertical is the same as that of the earth's rotation. Funnel cloud A violent, rotating column of air that does not touch the ground, usually appended to a cumulonimbus cloud. Also called a tuba. Hurricane A tropical cyclone, especially in the West Indies, in which wind velocity equals or exceeds 64 knots (118.5 km/hr). Jet stream A narrow belt of strong winds, with speeds of 50 to 200 knots (92.6 to 370.4 km/hr), in the upper troposphere. Lightning A luminous manifestation accompanying a sudden electrical discharge, which takes place from or inside a cloud or, less often, from high structures on the ground, or from mountains. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Storm An atmospheric disturbance manifested in strong winds with precipitation. Thunderstorm A local storm produced by a cumulonimbus cloud accompanied by strong gusty winds, vertical currents at higher levels, and heavy precipitation with lightning and/or thunder. It is usually a few miles in both horizontal and vertical dimensions, extending from the ground up to 6,000, 12,000 or even 18,000 metres in the most vigorous examples. Thunderstorms and rain A local storm produced by a cumulonimbus cloud accompanied by lightning and/or thunder and precipitation, either in the form of drops larger than 0.5 mm, or smaller drops, which in contrast to drizzle, are widely separated. Tornado A violent, rotating column of air touching the ground; funnel cloud touching the ground. A tornado nearly always starts as a funnel cloud and is accompanied by a loud, roaring noise. Tropical storm A tropical cyclone having winds ranging from approximately 48 to 121 kilometres per hour. Typhoon A severe tropical hurricane. Whirlwind A small revolving storm of wind in which the air whirls around a core of low pressure. Whirlwinds sometimes extend upwards to a height of many hundreds of metres and cause dust whirls formed over a desert. Waterspout A violent, rotating column of air that forms over a body of water, such as a bay, gulf, or lake, and touches the water surface; a tornado or funnel cloud that touches a body of water. MILITARY-OBSTACLE A FACILITY designed to stop, impede, or divert movement of amphibious or ground forces. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MILITARY-OBSTACLE-TYPE A FACILITY-TYPE that is a class of man-made devices or passive defence works that are designed to stop, impede, or divert movement of amphibious or ground forces. MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE A GOVERNMENT-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is officially sanctioned and is trained and equipped to exert force. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. MILITARY-POST-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE with a set of duties that can be fulfilled by one person. MINEFIELD A MILITARY-OBSTACLE that is an area or volume containing mines. MINEFIELD-LAND A MINEFIELD that is an area of land containing mines. MINEFIELD-MARITIME A MINEFIELD that is an area or volume of water containing mines. MINEFIELD-MARITIME-CASUALTY-ESTIMATE An estimate of the average number of casualties for a given number of vessel transits through a specific MINEFIELD-MARITIME. MINEFIELD-MARITIME-STATUS A FACILITY-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific MINEFIELD-MARITIME. MINEFIELD-MARITIME-SUSTAINED-THREAT-MEASURE-OF-EFFECTIVENESS A measure of effectiveness for a specific MINEFIELD-MARITIME in terms of probability of mine function against a transit vessel over a given period of time. MINE-STATUS A MATERIEL-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific MINE. MISCELLANEOUS-EQUIPMENT-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE whose designed function does not fit in any other defined category. MOBILITY-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs, and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the nominal ability to move in space, air, on water, under water, or over a specific type of terrain. NETWORK A FACILITY that provides bearer services for communication and information services and is composed of one or more links and nodes. NETWORK-CAPACITY An identification of the specific capacities of a NETWORK. NETWORK-FREQUENCY The specification of a discrete frequency that is used on a specific NETWORK. NETWORK-SERVICE An identification of the specific type of communications service provided by a specific NETWORK. NETWORK-SERVICE-STATUS A record of the perceived condition of a specific NETWORK-SERVICE as determined by the reporting organisation. NUCLEAR-EVENT A RADIOACTIVE-EVENT involving nuclear materiel and/or nuclear detonation. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. Nuclear release other than attack (ROTA) The release of nuclear material into the environment intentionally or accidentally but not for the intended purpose of conducting an attack. Nuclear attack The delivery of a nuclear weapon against a target. Nuclear sampling The action of detecting a radiological contaminant. Nuclear test The explosion of a nuclear device for test purpose. Nuclear war alert The state of readiness caused by the possibility of atomic bombings. Nuclear waste disposal Removing nuclear polluted substances to a designated storage area. NUCLEAR-WEAPON-EVENT A NUCLEAR-EVENT that involves the detonation of a nuclear device. OBJECT-ITEM An individually identified object that has military or civilian significance. OBJECT-ITEM-ADDRESS An association between an OBJECT-ITEM and an ADDRESS to specify the means by which a FACILITY, ORGANISATION or PERSON can be accessed. OBJECT-ITEM-AFFILIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-ITEM and a specific AFFILIATION. Note: This entity is intended to record exceptions to affiliations identified in OBJECT-TYPE. Consequently, the native, normal or expected affiliation is identified by associating the item with an appropriate type. OBJECT-ITEM-ALIAS An additional name for an OBJECT-ITEM. OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION A relationship of an OBJECT-ITEM as a subject with another OBJECT-ITEM as an object. OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived condition of a specific OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION as determined by the reporting organisation. OBJECT-ITEM-CAPABILITY A perceived value of a specific CAPABILITY of an OBJECT-ITEM. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. OBJECT-ITEM-GROUP-ACCOUNT A reference to accounting for a set of groups that are associated with the specific OBJECT-ITEM at the time specified by REPORTING-DATA. The accounting may result from or be affected by a specific ACTION. OBJECT-ITEM-GROUP-ACCOUNT-DETAIL The total count and condition of a specific group included in a specific OBJECT-ITEM-GROUP-ACCOUNT. The group is defined as a specific PERSON-TYPE that may also be categorised by a specific GROUP-CHARACTERISTIC. OBJECT-ITEM-HOSTILITY-STATUS A record of the perceived hostility classification of a specific OBJECT-ITEM. OBJECT-ITEM-LOCATION An association of an OBJECT-ITEM with a LOCATION that enables the geographic position of the OBJECT-ITEM to be specified. The operational meaning of geometry may also be specified. OBJECT-ITEM-OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT A specification of an OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT that is authorised for a specific OBJECT-ITEM. OBJECT-ITEM-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-ITEM and a specific REFERENCE. OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS A record of the perceived condition of a specific OBJECT-ITEM as determined by the reporting organisation. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. OBJECT-ITEM-TYPE A record of the perceived classification of a specific OBJECT-ITEM as a specific OBJECT-TYPE. OBJECT-REFERENCE A RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM that has its frame of reference defined by using the position and orientation of a specific OBJECT-ITEM at a given point in time. OBJECT-TYPE An individually identified class of objects that has military or civilian significance. OBJECT-TYPE-AFFILIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-TYPE and a specific AFFILIATION that identifies an inherent allegiance. OBJECT-TYPE-CAPABILITY-NORM The standard value of a specific CAPABILITY of an OBJECT-TYPE. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT The authorisation or other form of specification that associates with the established OBJECT-TYPE numbers of specific OBJECT-TYPEs under specified conditions. OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT-OBJECT-TYPE-DETAIL The number of a specific OBJECT-TYPE that is authorised by a specific OBJECT-TYPE-ESTABLISHMENT. OBJECT-TYPE-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific OBJECT-TYPE and a specific REFERENCE. OPERATIONAL-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those objects and types of objects that are deemed as having the ability, the training and the equipment to perform an operation. OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP A CONTEXT that encompasses a set of pre-defined operational information. OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP with a specific ORGANISATION for specifying the role of the ORGANISATION with respect to the OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP. OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP-ORGANISATION-ASSOCIATION-STATUS as determined by the establishing organisation. OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP-PLAN-ORDER-CONTENT The identification of a specific PLAN-ORDER that is included as content in a specific OPERATIONAL-INFORMATION-GROUP. ORBIT-AREA A SURFACE that is (a) an open rectangular section defined by its width and the distance between the two specific POINTS, (b) is closed by two half-circles with radii equal to half the width, and is positioned left, centred, or right with respect to the line formed by the defining points. ORDER A communication that conveys instructions from a superior to a subordinate. ORDER-STATUS A record of the condition of a specific ORDER. ORGANISATION An OBJECT-ITEM that is an administrative or functional structure. ORGANISATION-ACTION-ASSOCIATION A relationship indicating the role of a specific ORGANISATION with respect to a specific ACTION. ORGANISATION-ACTION-TASK-RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT-STATUS The status of the relationship between a specific ORGANISATION and a specific ACTION-TASK-RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT with respect to a request for application, a request for cancellation, or an authorisation. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ORGANISATION-MATERIEL-TYPE-ASSOCIATION A relationship of an ORGANISATION as a subject with a MATERIEL-TYPE as an object. ORGANISATION-PLAN-ORDER-ASSOCIATION A relationship of an ORGANISATION to a PLAN-ORDER specifying the role of the ORGANISATION with respect to the PLAN-ORDER. ORGANISATION-PLAN-ORDER-ASSOCIATION-STATUS A record of the perceived state of a specific ORGANISATION-PLAN-ORDER-ASSOCIATION as determined by the establishing organisation. ORGANISATION-REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship between a specific ORGANISATION and a specific REFERENCE. ORGANISATION-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific ORGANISATION. ORGANISATION-STRUCTURE The hierarchical configuration of a specific root ORGANISATION where the configuration is specified by reference to a set of associations between instances of OBJECT-ITEM. ORGANISATION-STRUCTURE-DETAIL The identification of a specific OBJECT-ITEM-ASSOCIATION as an element in a specific ORGANISATION-STRUCTURE. ORGANISATION-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that represents administrative or functional structures. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. PERSON An OBJECT-ITEM that is a human being to whom military or civilian significance is attached. PERSON-IDENTIFICATION-DOCUMENT A document used to identify a specific PERSON. PERSON-LANGUAGE-SKILL A proficiency or ability of a specific PERSON with regard to a specific language. PERSON-STATUS An OBJECT-ITEM-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific PERSON. PERSON-TYPE An OBJECT-TYPE that represents human beings about whom information is to be held. PHYSICAL-ADDRESS An ADDRESS that represents a physical location that is reachable by use of transportation, to include the use of postal services. PLAN A proposal for putting into effect a command decision or project; it represents the preparation for future or anticipated operations. PLAN-ORDER A planned or ordered scheme worked out beforehand for the accomplishment of an operational objective. PLAN-ORDER-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a PLAN-ORDER as a subject with another PLAN-ORDER as an object. PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT A structural element of a specific PLAN-ORDER. PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT-CONTENT The aggregation of substantive subject matter for a specific PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT. PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT-CONTENT-REFERENCE The identification of a specific REFERENCE that applies to the given PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT-CONTENT. PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT-STRUCTURE A relationship of a PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT as a subject and a PLAN-ORDER-COMPONENT as an object to allow multilayer relationships among elements of the same or different instances of a PLAN-ORDER. PLAN-ORDER-DISTRIBUTION A record that an ORGANISATION is the intended recipient of a specific PLAN-ORDER. PLAN-ORDER-DISTRIBUTION-ACKNOWLEDGEMENT A record that the organisation identified in a specific PLAN-ORDER-DISTRIBUTION has acknowledged the receipt of a specific PLAN-ORDER. PLAN-ORDER-HEADER-CONTENT Introductory subject matter that applies to the entirety of a specific PLAN-ORDER. PLAN-STATUS A record of the condition of a specific PLAN. POINT A zero dimensional LOCATION. POINT-REFERENCE A RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM that uses three specific POINTs to establish its frame of reference. POLYARC-AREA A SURFACE that consists of a circular arc and a polygonal segment defined by a specific LINE whose beginning coincides with the initial point of the arc and whose end coincides with the last point of the arc. POLYGON-AREA A SURFACE that has its boundaries defined by a specific LINE. PRECIPITATION A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the type of particulate matter in the Earth's atmosphere and the rate of its descent onto the Earth's surface. PRIVATE-SECTOR-ORGANISATION-TYPE An ORGANISATION-TYPE that is a non-government organisation and is constituted for business, commerce, manufacturing, trade, relief or philanthropy. QUAY A FACILITY that is a solidly constructed platform, usually parallel to the shoreline of navigable water, alongside which a vessel can be docked or berthed and, on which, the vessel can be accessed and cargo can be loaded or unloaded on one side of the vessel only. RADIOACTIVE-EVENT A CBRN-EVENT involving radioactive materiel(s). Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. Radiation alarm An action by which a radiological detector is triggered or a group is warned. RADIOACTIVE-MATERIEL-TYPE A CONSUMABLE-MATERIEL-TYPE that is a substance which spontaneously emits radiation, and which may kill, seriously injure, or incapacitate personnel through its physiological effects or causes the deterioration of materiel. RADIOLOGICAL-EVENT A RADIOACTIVE-EVENT involving radioactive materiel(s) but not involving nuclear materiel(s) and/or nuclear detonation. RAILCAR-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to operate on rail tracks. RAILWAY A FACILITY that is a track or set of tracks made of steel rails along which trains run. REFERENCE Identification of a record of information. REFERENCE-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a REFERENCE as a subject with another REFERENCE as an object. RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM A rectangular frame of reference defined by an origin, x and y axes in the horizontal plane, and a z-axis. The vertical z-axis is normal to the xy-plane with positive direction determined from the right-hand rule when the x-axis is rotated toward the y-axis. RELATIVE-POINT A POINT whose position is specified with respect to a specific RELATIVE-COORDINATE-SYSTEM. REPORTING-DATA The specification of source, quality and timing that applies to reported data. REPORTING-DATA-ABSOLUTE-TIMING A REPORTING-DATA that specifies effective datetime that is referenced to Universal Time. REPORTING-DATA-RELATIVE-TIMING A REPORTING-DATA that specifies effective timing that is referenced to a specific ACTION-TASK. Timing not available A REPORTING-DATA that indicates that the start or end timing with respect to past, current, or future periods is not available. REQUEST An ACTION-TASK that states a requirement. REQUEST-ANSWER An indication of the nature of a response to a specific REQUEST for information. REQUEST-ANSWER-ELEMENT A relationship between a specific REQUEST-ANSWER and a specific REPORTING-DATA that provides linkage to amplifying information for a REQUEST-ANSWER. ROAD A FACILITY that is a path or way with a specially prepared surface. ROUTE A CONTROL-FEATURE that is the prescribed course to be travelled from a specific point of origin to a specific destination. ROUTE-SEGMENT A portion of a route usually without an intermediate stop, as defined by two consecutive significant points. Not otherwise specified The appropriate value is not in the set of specified values. ROUTE-TYPE A CONTROL-FEATURE-TYPE that is the prescribed course to be travelled from a point of origin to a destination. RULE-OF-ENGAGEMENT A specification of mandatory guidance for the way a given activity is to be executed. RUNWAY A FACILITY that is a specifically prepared surface along which aircraft take off and land. RUNWAY-APPROACH-DIRECTION-ASSOCIATION A relationship of a subject RUNWAY with an object APPROACH-DIRECTION. SECURITY-CLASSIFICATION The security classification applicable to an information resource within the domain of classified security information. SLIPWAY A FACILITY that provides a sloping surface or inclined structure leading down to the water. SOLID-SURFACE-STATUS A GEOGRAPHIC-FEATURE-STATUS that is a record of condition of a specific solid surface. SPHERE-VOLUME A GEOMETRIC-VOLUME that has its horizontal boundaries defined by the spherical surface determined by the radius and the specified POINT. STORAGE-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs and MATERIELs or EQUIPMENT-TYPEs and FACILITY-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to hold a specific OBJECT-TYPE. SUBSURFACE-VESSEL-TYPE A vessel principally designed to operate under the water surface. SUPPORT-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs and ORGANISATIONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs and ORGANISATION-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to provide supplies or services. SURFACE A two-dimensional LOCATION. SURFACE-VESSEL-TYPE A vessel principally designed to operate on the water surface. SURFACE-VOLUME A GEOMETRIC-VOLUME that has its horizontal boundaries defined by a specific SURFACE. SURVEILLANCE-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those FACILITYs, MATERIELs, ORGANISATIONs and PERSONs or FACILITY-TYPEs, EQUIPMENT-TYPEs, ORGANISATION-TYPEs and PERSON-TYPEs that are deemed as having the nominal ability to observe aerospace, surface or subsurface areas, places, persons, or things, by visual, aural, electronic, photographic or other means. TARGET An ACTION-OBJECTIVE-ITEM that is subject to capture, destruction or intelligence operations. TARGET-PERSONNEL-PROTECTION An assessment of the general protective posture of personnel with respect to first and second volleys for the specific TARGET. TASK-FORMATION-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE that is constituted on a temporary or semi-permanent basis for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation, mission or task. TRACK-AREA A SURFACE that is a rectangular section with its length defined by the two specific POINTs and its width by the sum of the widths to the left and right of the connecting line between the two points. TRANSMISSION-CAPABILITY A CAPABILITY, required for planning, of those MATERIELs or MATERIEL-TYPEs that are deemed as having the ability to generate, receive or affect signals in the electromagnetic spectrum. UNIT A military ORGANISATION whose structure is prescribed by competent authority. UNIT-TYPE A MILITARY-ORGANISATION-TYPE whose structure is prescribed by competent authority. UXO-STATUS A MATERIEL-STATUS that is a record of the condition of an explosive ordnance that has been primed, fused, armed, or otherwise prepared for action, and which has been fired, dropped, launched, placed in such a manner, as to constitute a hazard to operation, and remains unexploded either by malfunction or for any other cause. VEHICLE-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to operate on land routes (other than rail) with a primary role of transporting personnel, equipment or supplies. VERTICAL-DISTANCE A specification of the altitude or height of a point or a level as measured with respect to a specified reference datum in the direction normal to the plane that is tangent to the WGS84 ellipsoid of revolution. VESSEL-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE that is designed to operate on or under the water surface. Unclassified miscellaneous unit Ship, vessel or craft whose designation has not been classified. Not known It is not possible to determine which value is most applicable. VISIBILITY A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the distance at which an object illuminated by light in the visual spectrum can be detected. WEAPON-TYPE An EQUIPMENT-TYPE of any kind used in warfare or combat to attack and overcome an enemy. WIND A METEOROLOGIC-FEATURE that specifies the velocity and directional characteristics of atmospheric movement. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1