ADRP1-02

Chapter 1
call forward area – In gap-crossing operations, waiting areas within the crossing area where final preparations
are made. (ATTP 3-90.4)
campaign – (DOD) A series of related major operations aimed at achieving strategic and operational objectives
within a given time and space. (JP 5-0) See ADRP 3-0, ATP 3-07.5.
campaign plan – (DOD) A joint operation plan for a series of related major operations aimed at achieving
strategic or operational objectives within a given time and space. (JP 5-0) See FM 6-0.
canalize – (Army) A tactical mission task in which the commander restricts enemy movement to a narrow zone
by exploiting terrain coupled with the use of obstacles, fires, or friendly maneuver. (FM 3-90-1) See also
tactical mission task.
capacity building – The process of creating an environment that fosters host-nation institutional development,
community participation, human resources development, and strengthening of managerial systems.
(FM 3-07)
captured enemy documents and media – Any piece of recorded information previously under enemy control
regardless of its form—written, printed, engraved, and photographic matter as well as recorded media and
media devices—that pertains to the enemy, weather, or terrain that are under the U.S. Government’s physical
control and are not publicly available. (ATP 2-91.8)
carrier-owned containers – Containers owned or leased by the ocean liner carrier for the movement of
intermodal cargo. (ATP 4-12)
casualty – (DOD) Any person who is lost to the organization by having been declared dead, duty status –
whereabouts unknown, missing, ill, or injured. (JP 4-02) See ATP 4-02.2, ATP 4-02.55.
casualty evacuation – (DOD) The unregulated movement of casualties that can include movement both to and
between medical treatment facilities. Also called CASEVAC. (JP 4-02) See ATP 3-07.31, ATP 3-55.6,
ATP 4-01.45. (Army) Nonmedical units use this to refer to the movement of casualties aboard nonmedical
vehicles or aircraft without en route medical care. (FM 4-02)
casualty operations – The process of recording, reporting, verifying, and processing casualty information from
unit level to Headquarters, Department of the Army; notifying appropriate individuals and agencies; and
providing casualty notification and assistance to the primary next of kin. (ATP 1-0.2)
catastrophic event – (DOD) Any natural or man-made incident, including terrorism, which results in
extraordinary levels of mass casualties, damage, or disruption severely affecting the population,
infrastructure, environment, economy, national morale, and/or government functions. (JP 3-28) See
ADRP 3-28.
C-day – (DOD) The unnamed day on which a deployment operation commences or is to commence. (JP 5-0) See
FM 4-01, FM 6-0.
center of gravity – (DOD) The source of power that provides moral or physical strength, freedom of action, or
will to act. Also called COG. (JP 5-0) See ADRP 3-0, FM 3-24, ATP 3-05.20, ATP 3-53.2, ATP 3-57.60,
ATP 3-57.80, ATP 5-0.1.
censor zone – An area from which radar is prohibited from reporting acquisitions. Normally placed around
friendly weapon systems to prevent them from being acquired by friendly radars. (FM 3-09)
certification – Verification and validation of an Army professional’s character, competence, and commitment to
fulfill responsibilities and successfully perform assigned duty with discipline and to standard. (ADRP 1)
character – Dedication and adherence to the Army Ethic, including Army Values, as consistently and faithfully
demonstrated in decisions and actions. (ADRP 1)
characteristic – A feature or quality that marks an organization or function as distinctive or is representative of
that organization or function. (ADP 1-01)
checkpoint – A predetermined point on the ground used to control movement, tactical maneuver, and orientation.
Also called CP. (ADRP 1-02)
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