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As Amended Through 15 March 2013
forward observer — An observer operating with front line troops and trained to adjust
ground or naval gunfire and pass back battlefield information. In the absence of a
forward air controller, the observer may control close air support strikes. Also called
FO. See also forward air controller; spotter. (JP 3-09)
forward operating base — An airfield used to support tactical operations without
establishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period.
Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a
forward operating base. Also called FOB. (JP 3-09.3)
forward operating location — Primarily used for counterdrug operations. Similar to a
forward operating base (FOB) but without the in-place infrastructure associated with a
FOB. Also called FOL.
forward operating site — A scaleable location outside the United States and US territories
intended for rotational use by operating forces. Such expandable “warm facilities” may
be maintained with a limited US military support presence and possibly pre-positioned
equipment. Forward operating sites support rotational rather than permanently
stationed forces and are a focus for bilateral and regional training. Also called FOS.
See also cooperative security location; main operating base. (CJCS CM-0007-05)
forward operations base — In special operations, a base usually located in friendly
territory or afloat that is established to extend command and control or communications
or to provide support for training and tactical operations. Facilities may be established
for temporary or longer duration operations and may include an airfield or an
unimproved airstrip, an anchorage, or a pier. A forward operations base may be the
location of special operations component headquarters or a smaller unit that is
controlled and/or supported by a main operations base. Also called FOB. See also
advanced operations base; main operations base. (JP 3-05.1)
forward resuscitative care — Care provided as close to the point of injury as possible
based on current operational requirements to attain stabilization, achieve the most
efficient use of life-and-limb saving medical treatment, and provide essential care so
the patient can tolerate evacuation, which is known as Role 2 care in the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization doctrine. Also called FRC. See also essential care; evacuation;
medical treatment facility. (JP 4-02)
foundation geospatial-intelligence data — The base underlying data to provide context
and a framework for display and visualization of the environment to support analysis
operations and intelligence, which consists of: features; elevation; controlled imagery;
geodetic sciences; geographic names and boundaries; aeronautical, maritime and
human geography. (JP 2-03)
463L system — Aircraft pallets, nets, tie down, and coupling devices, facilities, handling
equipment, procedures, and other components designed to interface with military and
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