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WWW.SURVIVALEBOOKS.COMFM 100-5GLOSSARYACactive componentACRarmored cavalry regimentADAair defense artilleryAFSOFAir Force special operations forcesagilitythe ability of friendly forces to act faster than theenemyAIair interdictionalliancethe result of formal agreements between two ormore nations for broad, long-term objectivesAMCUnited States Army Materiel CommandAMOPESArmy Mobilization and Operations Planning andExecution Systemanticipationthe ability to avoid surprise as operations unfold;mental and physical adjustments as a result of monitoringoperations and determining future actionsantiterrorismdefensive measures to reduce the vulnerability ofindividuals and property to terrorismAOarea of operationAORarea of responsibilityARCENTArmy component to Central Commandarea defensedenying the enemy access to designated terrainfor a specific time to retain ground using a combinationof defensive positions and small, mobile reservesarea of operationsgeographical area assigned to an Army commanderby a higher commander—an AO has lateral and rearboundaries which usually define it within a larger jointgeographical areaARFORArmy forces headquartersArmy forcethat force provided by the Army service componentto the joint force commander for the conduct ofjoint operationsArmy service component commanderthe commander of the Army component in supportof a theater commander, combatant commander,or joiont force commander. The ASCC is responsiblefor preparing, maintaining, training, equipping, administering,and supporting Army forces assigned to unifiedand specified commands. The ASCC normallyadvises the combatant or subordinate unified commanderon the proper employment of the forces of theArmy component. The ASCC is normally not a partof the joint force staff.ARSOFArmy special operations forcesASCCArmy service component commander; Army servicecomponent commandASIall-source intelligenceassured communicationsthe certainty of priority electronic transmission capabilitywhen needed throughout the strategic, operational,and tactical areas of operationsaudacitybold action in concert with calculation of riskAWACSairborne warning and control systembattlea series of related tactical engagementsGlossary-0