FM 4-0, Sustainment - GlobalSecurity.org

Glossarynational support element(NATO) Any national organization or activity that supports national forces that are a part of a Multi NationalForce (ALP 4.2)offensive operationsCombat operations conducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain, resources, and populationcenters. They impose the commander’s will on the enemy (FM 3-0)operating forcesThose forces whose primary missions are to participate in combat and the integral supporting elements thereof(FM1-01).operational environment(joint) The composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment ofcapabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander (JP 3-0).operational contract support(joint) The process of planning for and obtaining supplies, services, and construction from commercial sourcesin support of operations along with the associated contractor management functions. (JP 4-10)*personnel servicesThose sustainment functions maintaining Soldier and Family readiness and fighting qualities of the Army force.*regenerationThe rebuilding of a unit. It requires large-scale replacement of personnel, equipment, and supplies.relevant informationAll information of importance to commanders and staffs in the exercise of command and control. (FM 3-0).*reorganizationAction to shift resources within a degraded unit to increase its combat effectiveness.*responsivenessThe ability to meet changing requirements on short notice and to rapidly sustain efforts to meet changingcircumstances over timestability operations(joint) An overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks, and activities conductedoutside the United States in coordination with other instruments of national power to maintain orreestablish a safe and secure environment, provide essential governmental services, emergencyinfrastructure reconstruction, and humanitarian relief. (JP 3-0)*supplyThe procurement, distribution, maintenance while in storage, and salvage of supplies, including thedetermination of kind and quantity of supplies.*survivabilityThe ability to protect personnel, information, infrastructure, and assets from destruction or degradationsustainmentThe provision of logistics, personnel services, and health services support (HSS) necessary to maintainoperations until mission accomplishment (FM 3-0).30 April 2009 FM 4-0 Glossary-11