ADRP1-02

Chapter 1
air tasking order – (DOD) A method used to task and disseminate to components, subordinate units, and
command and control agencies projected sorties, capabilities and/or forces to targets and specific missions.
Also called ATO. (JP 3-30) See FM 3-09, ATP 2-01, ATP 3-01.15, ATP 3-04.64, ATP 3-06.1, ATP 3-60.2.
air terminal – (DOD) A facility on an airfield that functions as an air transportation hub and accommodates the
loading and unloading of airlift aircraft and the intransit processing of traffic. (JP 3-17) See ATP 4-13.
alkalinity – The content of carbonates, bicarbonates, hydroxides, and occasionally berates, silicates, and
phosphates in water. (ATP 4-44)
alliance – (DOD) The relationship that results from a formal agreement between two or more nations for broad,
long-term objectives that further the common interests of the members. (JP 3-0) See ADRP 3-0, FM 3-07,
FM 3-16, FM 4-95.
allocation – (DOD) Distribution of limited forces and resources for employment among competing requirements.
(JP 5-0) See FM 3-09, ATP 2-01.
all-source intelligence – (DOD) 1. Intelligence products and/or organizations and activities that incorporate all
sources of information, most frequently including human intelligence, imagery intelligence, measurement
and signature intelligence, signals intelligence, and open-source data in the production of finished
intelligence. See FM 3-24. 2. In intelligence collection, a phrase that indicates that in the satisfaction of
intelligence requirements, all collection, processing, exploitation, and reporting systems and resources are
identified for possible use and those most capable are tasked. See also intelligence. (JP 2-0) See ATP 3-05.20.
(Army) The integration of intelligence and information from all relevant sources to analyze situations or
conditions that impact operations. (ADRP 2-0)
alternate position – A defensive position that the commander assigns to a unit or weapon for occupation when
the primary position becomes untenable or unsuitable for carrying out the assigned task. (ADRP 3-90)
alternate supply route – A route or routes designated within an area of operations to provide for the movement
of traffic when main supply routes become disabled or congested. Also called ASR. (FM 4-01) See also area
of operations, main supply route.
altitude – The vertical distance of a level, a point or an object considered as a point, measured from mean sea
level. (ATP 3-09.30)
ambulance control point – This consists of a Soldier (from the ambulance company or platoon) stationed at a
crossroad or road junction where ambulances may take one of two or more directions to reach loading points.
The Soldier, knowing from which location each loaded ambulance has come, directs empty ambulances
returning from the rear. (ATP 4-02.2)
ambulance exchange point – A location where a patient is transferred from one ambulance to another en route
to a medical treatment facility. This may be an established point in an ambulance shuttle or it may be
designated independently. Also called AXP. (ATP 4-02.2)
ambulance loading point – This is the point in the shuttle system where one or more ambulances are stationed
ready to receive patients for evacuation. (ATP 4-02.2)
ambulance relay point – This is a point in the shuttle system where one or more empty ambulances are stationed.
They are ready to advance to a loading point or to the next relay post to replace an ambulance that has moved.
As a control measure, relay points are generally numbers from front to rear. (ATP 4-02.2)
ambulance shuttle system – This is an effective and flexible method of employing ambulances during operations.
It consists of one or more ambulance loading points, relay points, and when necessary, ambulance control
points, all echeloned forward from the principal group of ambulances, the company location, or basic relay
points as tactically required. (ATP 4-02.2)
ambush – An attack by fire or other destructive means from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily
halted enemy. (FM 3-90-1)
ammunition load – A support package designed or tailored specifically for munitions operations. (ATP 4-35)
ammunition supply point – An ammunition support activity operated by one or more modular ammunition
platoons. (ATP 4-35)
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