Joint Publication 1-02 DoD Dictionary of Military ... - AcqNotes.com

As Amended Through 15 August 2011
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-
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flight plan correlation — A means of identifying aircraft by association with known flight
plans.
flight profile — Trajectory, or its graphic representation, followed by its altitude, speed,
distance flown, and maneuver.
flight quarters — A ship configuration that assigns and stations personnel at critical
positions to conduct safe flight operations. (JP 3-04)
floating craft company — A company-sized unit made up of various watercraft teams such
as tugs, barges, and barge cranes. See also watercraft. (JP 4-01.6)
floating dump — Emergency supplies preloaded in landing craft, amphibious vehicles, or in
landing ships. Floating dumps are located in the vicinity of the appropriate control officer,
who directs their landing as requested by the troop commander concerned. (JP 3-02)
fly-in echelon — Includes the balance of the initial assault force, not included in the assault
echelon, and some aviation support equipment. Also called FIE. (JP 4-01.2)
follow-up — In amphibious operations, the reinforcements and stores carried on transport
ships and aircraft (not originally part of the amphibious force) that are offloaded after
the assault and assault follow-on echelons have been landed. See also amphibious
operation; assault; assault follow-on echelon. (JP 3-02)
follow-up shipping — Ships not originally a part of the amphibious task force but which
deliver troops and supplies to the objective area after the action phase has begun. (JP 3-02)
footprint — 1. The area on the surface of the earth within a satellite’s transmitter or sensor
field of view. 2. The amount of personnel, spares, resources, and capabilities
physically present and occupying space at a deployed location.
force — 1. An aggregation of military personnel, weapon systems, equipment, and
necessary support, or combination thereof. 2. A major subdivision of a fleet. (JP 1)
force/activity designator — Number used in conjunction with urgency of need designators
to establish a matrix of priorities used for supply requisitions. Defines the relative
importance of the unit to accomplish the objectives of the Department of Defense.
Also called F/AD. See also force. (JP 4-09)
force beddown — The provision of expedient facilities for troop support to provide a
platform for the projection of force. See also facility substitutes. (JP 3-34)
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