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<strong>Naval</strong> <strong>Operations</strong> <strong>Concept</strong> 2010 6<br />

Annex B<br />

Glossary<br />

advance base—(DOD) A base located in or near an operational area whose primary mission<br />

is to support military operations.<br />

amphibious force—(DOD) An amphibious task force and a landing force together with other<br />

forces that are trained, organized, and equipped for amphibious operations. Also called AF.<br />

amphibious task force—(DOD) A Navy task organization formed to conduct amphibious<br />

operations. The amphibious task force, together with the landing force and other forces,<br />

constitutes the amphibious force. Also called ATF.<br />

assault echelon—(DOD) In amphibious operations, the element of a force comprised of<br />

tailored units and aircraft assigned to conduct the initial assault on the operational area.<br />

Also called AE.<br />

assault follow-on echelon—(DOD) In amphibious operations, that echelon of the assault<br />

troops, vehicles, aircraft, equipment, and supplies that, though not needed to initiate the<br />

assault, is required to support and sustain the assault. In order to accomplish its purpose, it<br />

is normally required in the objective area no later than five days after commencement of the<br />

assault landing. Also called AFOE.<br />

civil affairs—(DOD) Designated Active and Reserve component forces and units organized,<br />

trained, and equipped specifically to conduct civil affairs activities and to support civilmilitary<br />

operations. Also called CA.<br />

cooperative security locations—(DOD) A facility located outside the United States and<br />

U.S. territories with little or no permanent U.S. presence, maintained with periodic Service,<br />

contractor, or host-nation support. Cooperative security locations provide contingency<br />

access, logistic support, and rotational use by operating forces and are a focal point for<br />

security cooperation activities. Also call CSL.<br />

counterinsurgency—(DOD) Those military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological,<br />

and civic actions taken by a government to defeat insurgency. Also called COIN.<br />

cyberspace—(DOD) A global domain within the information environment consisting of the<br />

interdependent network of information technology infrastructures, including the Internet,<br />

telecommunications networks, computer systems, and imbedded processors and controllers.<br />

(Promulgated by the Deputy Secretary of <strong>Defense</strong> 12 May 2008; inclusion in DOD Dictionary<br />

pending.)<br />

defense support of civil authorities—(DOD) Civil support provided under the auspices of<br />

the National Response Plan. Also called DSCA.<br />

developmental assistance—(DOD) U.S. Agency for International Development function<br />

chartered under chapter one of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, primarily designed to<br />

promote economic growth and the equitable distribution of its benefits.<br />

DOTMLPF—(DOD) Doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership and education,<br />

personnel, and facilities.

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