ADRP1-02

Military Terms
forward arming and refueling point – (DOD) A temporary facility, organized, equipped, and deployed to
provide fuel and ammunition necessary for the employment of aviation maneuver units in combat. Also called
FARP. (JP 3-09.3) See ATP 3-17.2.
forward boundary – A boundary of an echelon that is primarily designated to divide responsibilities between it
and its next higher echelon (FM 3-90-1)
forward edge of the battle area – (DOD) The foremost limits of a series of areas in which ground combat units
are deployed, excluding the areas in which the covering or screening forces are operating, designated to
coordinate fire support, the positioning of forces, or the maneuver of units. Also called FEBA. (JP 3-09.3)
See ADRP 3-90, FM 3-90-1.
forward line of own troops – (DOD) A line that indicates the most forward positions of friendly forces in any
kind of military operation at a specific time. Also called FLOT. (JP 3-03) See FM 3-90-1.
forward logistics element – Comprised of task-organized multifunctional logistics assets designed to support
fast-moving offensive operations in the early phases of decisive action. Also called FLE. (ATP 4-90)
forward-looking infrared – (DOD) An airborne, electro-optical thermal imaging device that detects far-infrared
energy, converts the energy into an electronic signal, and provides a visible image for day or night viewing.
Also called FLIR. (JP 3-09.3) See ATP 3-06.1.
forward observer – (DOD) An observer operating with front line troops and trained to adjust ground or naval
gunfire and pass back battlefield information. In the absence of a forward air controller, the observer may
control close air support strikes. Also called FO. (JP 3-09) See FM 3-09.
forward operating site – (DOD) A scaleable location outside the United States and US territories intended for
rotational use by operating forces. Such expandable “warm facilities” may be maintained with a limited US
military support presence and possibly pre-positioned equipment. Forward operating sites support rotational
rather than permanently stationed forces and are a focus for bilateral and regional training. Also called FOS.
(JP 1-02) See ATP 3-17.2.
forward passage of lines – Occurs when a unit passes through another unit’s positions while moving toward the
enemy. (ADRP 3-90) See also passage of lines, rearward passage of lines.
forward resuscitative surgery – Urgent initial surgery required to render a patient transportable for further
evacuation to a medical treatment facility staffed and equipped to provide for the patient’s care. (FM 4-02)
463L system – (DOD) A material handling system that consists of military and civilian aircraft cargo restraint
rail systems, aircraft pallets, nets, tie down, coupling devices, facilities, handling equipment, procedures, and
other components designed to efficiently accomplish the air logistics and aerial delivery mission. (JP 4-09)
See FM 4-01.
fratricide – The unintentional killing or wounding of friendly or neutral personnel by friendly firepower.
(ADRP 3-37)
fragmentary order – (DOD) An abbreviated form of an operation order issued as needed after an operation order
to change or modify that order or to execute a branch or sequel to that order. Also called FRAGORD. (JP 5-0)
See FM 6-0.
free-fire area – (DOD) A specific area into which any weapon system may fire without additional coordination
with the establishing headquarters. Also called FFA. (JP 3-09) See ATP 3-09.34, FM 3-09, FM 3-90-1.
frequency deconfliction – (DOD) A systematic management procedure to coordinate the use of the
electromagnetic spectrum for operations, communications, and intelligence functions. Frequency
deconfliction is one element of electromagnetic spectrum management. (JP 3-13.1) See FM 3-38.
friendly – (DOD) A contact positively identified as friendly. (JP 3-01) See ADRP 3-37.
friendly force information requirement – (DOD) Information the commander and staff need to understand the
status of friendly and supporting capabilities. Also called FFIR. (JP 3-0) See ADRP 5-0, FM-3-98, FM 6-0,
ATP 2-19.4.
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