ADRP1-02

Military Terms
definitive care – (1) That care which returns an ill or injured Soldier to full function, or the best possible function
after a debilitating illness or injury. Definitive care can range from self-aid when a Soldier applies a dressing
to a grazing bullet wound that heals without further intervention, to two weeks bed-rest in theater for Dengue
fever, to multiple surgeries and full rehabilitation with a prosthesis at a continental United States medical
center or Department of Veterans Affairs hospital after a traumatic amputation. (2) That treatment required
to return the Service member to health from a state of injury or illness. The Service member’s disposition
may range from return to duty to medical discharge from the military. It can be provided at any role depending
on the extent of the Service member’s injury or illness. It embraces those endeavors which complete the
recovery of the patient. (FM 4-02)
definitive identification – The employment of multiple state-of-the-art, independent, established protocols and
technologies by scientific experts in a nationally recognized laboratory to determine the unambiguous
identity of a chemical, biological, radiological, and/or nuclear hazard with the highest level of confidence
and degree of certainty necessary to support strategic-level decisions. (ATP 3-11.37)
definitive treatment – The final role of comprehensive care provided to return the patient to the highest degree
of mental and physical health possible. It is not associated with a specific role or location in the continuum
of care; it may occur in different roles depending upon the nature of the injury or illness. (FM 4-02)
delay – To slow the time of arrival of enemy forces or capabilities or alter the ability of the enemy or adversary
to project forces or capabilities. (FM 3-09)
deflection – A horizontal clockwise angle measured from the line of fire or the rearward extension line of fire to
the line of sight to a given aiming point with the vertex of the angle at the instrument. (ATP 3-09.50)
delay line – A phase line where the date and time before which the enemy is not allowed to cross the phase line
is depicted as part of the graphic control measure. (FM 3-90-1) See also control measure, phase line.
delaying operation – (DOD) An operation in which a force under pressure trades space for time by slowing down
the enemy’s momentum and inflicting maximum damage on the enemy without, in principle, becoming
decisively engaged. (JP 3-04) See ADP 3-90, ADRP 3-90, FM 3-90-1, ATP 3-91.
deliberate crossing – The crossing of an inland water obstacle or other gap that requires extensive planning and
detailed preparations. (ATTP 3-90.4)
deliberate operation – An operation in which the tactical situation allows the development and coordination of
detailed plans, including multiple branches and sequels. (ADRP 3-90)
deliberate planning – (DOD) 1. The Adaptive Planning and Execution system process involving the
development of joint operation plans for contingencies identified in joint strategic planning documents. 2. A
planning process for the deployment and employment of apportioned forces and resources that occurs in
response to a hypothetical situation. (JP 5-0) See ATP 3-05.11, ATP 3-27.5.
demobilization – (DOD) The process of transitioning a conflict or wartime military establishment and
defense-based civilian economy to a peacetime configuration while maintaining national security and
economic vitality. (JP 4-05) See ADRP 3-07, FM 3-07.
demonstration – (DOD) 2. In military deception, a show of force in an area where a decision is not sought that
is made to deceive an adversary. It is similar to a feint but no actual contact with the adversary is intended.
(JP 3-13.4) See FM 3-90-1, FM 6-0.
denial operations – Actions to hinder or deny the enemy the use of space, personnel, supplies, or facilities.
(FM 3-90-1)
denied area – (DOD) An area under enemy or unfriendly control in which friendly forces cannot expect to operate
successfully within existing operational constraints and force capability. (JP 3-05) See ADRP 3-05 and ATP
3-05.1. (Army) An area that is operationally unsuitable for conventional forces due to political, tactical,
environmental, or geographical reasons. It is a primary area for special operations forces. (FM 3-05)
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