A
actions on contact
A process to help leaders understand what is happening and to take action. (FM 3-90)
approach march
The advance of a combat unit when direct contact with the enemy is intended. (FM 3-90)
C
call for fire
A standardized request for fire containing data necessary for obtaining the required fire on a target. (FM 3-09)
casualty evacuation
(Army) The movement of casualties aboard nonmedical vehicles or aircraft without en route medical care. (ATP 4-02.13)
checkpoint
A predetermined point on the ground used to control movement, tactical maneuver, and orientation. (FM 3-90)
close air support
Air action by aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. (JP 3 09.3)
D
dismounted movement
A movement of troops and equipment mainly by foot, with limited support by vehicles. (FM 3-90)
L
linkup
A type of enabling operation that involves the meeting of friendly ground forces, which occurs in a variety of circumstances. (FM 3-90)
linkup point
A designated place where two forces are scheduled to meet. (FM 3-90)
M
main body
The principal part of a tactical command or formation. It does not include detached elements of the command, such as advance guards, flank guards, and covering forces. (ADP 3-90)
march column
All march serials using the same route for a single movement under control of a single commander. (FM 3-90)
march serial
A subdivision of a march column organized under one commander. (FM 3-90)
march unit
A subdivision of a march serial. (FM 3-90)
medical evacuation
The timely and effective movement of the wounded, injured, or ill to and between medical treatment facilities on dedicated and properly marked medical platforms with en route care provided by medical personnel. (ATP 4-02.2)
mounted movement
The movement of troops and equipment by combat and tactical vehicles. (FM 3-90)
movement
The positioning of combat power to establish the conditions for maneuver. (ADP 3-90)
N
nontactical movement
A movement in which troops and vehicles are arranged to expedite their movement and conserve time and energy when no enemy ground interference is anticipated. (FM 3-90)
Q
quartering party
A group dispatched to a new assigned area in advance of the main body. (FM 3 90)
R
release point
A designated place on a route where elements are released from centralized control. (FM 3-90)
S
scheme of fires
(DOD) The detailed, logical sequence of targets and fire support events to find and engage targets to support the commander’s objectives. (JP 3-09)
start point
A designated place on a route where elements fall under the control of a designated march commander. (FM 3-90)
T
tactical movement
A movement in which troops and vehicles are arranged to protect combat forces during movement when a threat of enemy interference is possible. (FM 3-90)
tactical road march
A rapid movement used to relocate units within an assigned area to prepare for combat operations. (FM 3-90)
traffic control post
A manned post that is used to preclude the interruption of traffic flow or movement along a designated route. (FM 3-39)
trail party
The last march unit in a march column. (FM 3-90)
troop movement
The movement of Soldiers and units from one place to another by any available means. (FM 3-90)