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

As Amended Through 15 March 2012forward edge of the battle area — The foremost limits of a series of areas in which groundcombat units are deployed, excluding the areas in which the covering or screeningforces are operating, designated to coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, orthe maneuver of units. Also called FEBA. (JP 3-09.3)forward line of own troops — A line that indicates the most forward positions of friendlyforces in any kind of military operation at a specific time. Also called FLOT. (JP 3-03)forward-looking infrared — An airborne, electro-optical thermal imaging device thatdetects far-infrared energy, converts the energy into an electronic signal, and provides avisible image for day or night viewing. Also called FLIR. (JP 3-09.3)forward observer — An observer operating with front line troops and trained to adjustground or naval gunfire and pass back battlefield information. In the absence of aforward air controller, the observer may control close air support strikes. Also calledFO. See also forward air controller; spotter. (JP 3-09)forward operating base — An airfield used to support tactical operations withoutestablishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period.Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for aforward operating base. Also called FOB. (JP 3-09.3)forward operating location — Primarily used for counterdrug operations. Similar to aforward operating base (FOB) but without the in-place infrastructure associated with aFOB. Also called FOL.forward operating site — A scaleable location outside the United States and US territoriesintended for rotational use by operating forces. Such expandable “warm facilities” maybe maintained with a limited US military support presence and possibly pre-positionedequipment. Forward operating sites support rotational rather than permanentlystationed forces and are a focus for bilateral and regional training. Also called FOS.See also cooperative security location; main operating base. (CJCS CM-0007-05)forward operations base — In special operations, a base usually located in friendlyterritory or afloat that is established to extend command and control or communicationsor to provide support for training and tactical operations. Facilities may be establishedfor temporary or longer duration operations and may include an airfield or anunimproved airstrip, an anchorage, or a pier. A forward operations base may be thelocation of special operations component headquarters or a smaller unit that iscontrolled and/or supported by a main operations base. Also called FOB. See alsoadvanced operations base; main operations base. (JP 3-05.1)forward resuscitative care — Care provided as close to the point of injury as possiblebased on current operational requirements to attain stabilization and achieve the most130 JP 1-02