jp1_02

As Amended Through 15 March 2013
flatted cargo — Cargo placed in the bottom of the holds, covered with planks and dunnage,
and held for future use. Flatted cargo usually has room left above it for the loading of
vehicles that may be moved without interfering with the flatted cargo. Frequently,
flatted cargo serves in lieu of ballast. Sometimes called understowed cargo.
fleet — An organization of ships, aircraft, Marine forces, and shore-based fleet activities all
under the command of a commander who may exercise operational as well as
administrative control. See also numbered fleet. (JP 3-02.1)
Fleet Marine Force — A balanced force of combined arms comprising land, air, and
service elements of the United States Marine Corps, which is an integral part of a
United States fleet and has the status of a type command. Also called FMF. (JP 4-02)
flexible deterrent option — A planning construct intended to facilitate early decision
making by developing a wide range of interrelated responses that begin with deterrentoriented
actions carefully tailored to produce a desired effect. Also called FDO. See
also deterrent options. (JP 5-0)
flexible response — The capability of military forces for effective reaction to any enemy
threat or attack with actions appropriate and adaptable to the circumstances existing.
(JP 5-0)
flight — 1. In Navy and Marine Corps usage, a specified group of aircraft usually engaged
in a common mission. 2. The basic tactical unit in the Air Force, consisting of four or
more aircraft in two or more elements. 3. A single aircraft airborne on a nonoperational
mission. (JP 3-30)
flight deck — 1. In certain airplanes, an elevated compartment occupied by the crew for
operating the airplane in flight. 2. The upper deck of an aircraft carrier that serves as a
runway. The deck of an air-capable ship, amphibious aviation assault ship, or aircraft
carrier used to launch and recover aircraft. (JP 3-04)
flight deck officer — Officer responsible for the safe movement of aircraft on or about the
flight deck of an aviation-capable ship. Also called FDO. (JP 3-04)
flight information region — An airspace of defined dimensions within which flight
information service and alerting service are provided. Also called FIR. (JP 3-52)
flight information service — A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and
information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights. Also called FIS.
JP 3-52)
flight quarters — A ship configuration that assigns and stations personnel at critical
positions to conduct safe flight operations. (JP 3-04)
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