JP 1-02, DOD Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms - DMRTI ...

As Amended Through 15 March 2012flight quarters — A ship configuration that assigns and stations personnel at criticalpositions to conduct safe flight operations. (JP 3-04)floating craft company — A company-sized unit made up of various watercraft teams suchas tugs, barges, and barge cranes. See also watercraft. (JP 4-01.6)floating dump — Emergency supplies preloaded in landing craft, amphibious vehicles, or inlanding 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 assaultechelon, and some aviation support equipment. Also called FIE. (JP 4-01.2)follow-up — In amphibious operations, the reinforcements and stores carried on transportships and aircraft (not originally part of the amphibious force) that are offloaded afterthe assault and assault follow-on echelons have been landed. See also amphibiousoperation; assault; assault follow-on echelon. (JP 3-02)follow-up shipping — Ships not originally a part of the amphibious task force but whichdeliver 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 sensorfield of view. 2. The amount of personnel, spares, resources, and capabilitiesphysically present and occupying space at a deployed location.force — 1. An aggregation of military personnel, weapon systems, equipment, andnecessary support, or combination thereof. 2. A major subdivision of a fleet. (JP 1)force/activity designator — Number used in conjunction with urgency of need designatorsto establish a matrix of priorities used for supply requisitions. Defines the relativeimportance 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 aplatform for the projection of force. See also facility substitutes. (JP 3-34)force closure — The point in time when a supported joint force commander determines thatsufficient personnel and equipment resources are in the assigned operational area tocarry out assigned tasks. See also closure; force. (JP 3-35)force health protection — Measures to promote, improve, or conserve the mental andphysical well-being of Service members. These measures enable a healthy and fitforce, prevent injury and illness, and protect the force from health hazards. Also calledFHP. See also force; protection. (JP 4-02)JP 1-02 125