FM 3-34.22 - Army Electronic Publications & Forms - U.S. Army

Glossary
assured mobility
A framework of processes, actions, and capabilities that assures the ability of the joint force to deploy
and maneuver where and when desired, without interruption or delay, to achieve the mission. The
assured mobility fundamentals–predict, detect, prevent, neutralize, and protect–support the
implementation of the assured mobility framework. (FM 3-34)
board
A temporary grouping of selected staff representatives delegated decision authority for a particular
purpose or function. (FMI 5-0.1)
breach area
The area where a breaching operation occurs. The breach area is established and fully defined by the
higher headquarters of the unit conducting breaching operations. (FM 3-34.2).
clear
A tactical mission task that requires the commander to remove all enemy forces and eliminate
organized resistance within an assigned area. (FM 3-90)
clearing operations
(joint) An operation designed to clear or neutralize all mines, other explosive hazards, or obstacles
from a route or area. (FM 3-34.2)
combat engineering
Those engineering capabilities and activities that support the maneuver of land combat forces and that
require close support to those forces. Combat engineering consists of three types of capabilities and
activities: mobility, countermobility, and survivability. (JP 3-34)
control
1. In the context of command and control, the regulation of forces and warfighting functions to
accomplish the mission in accordance with the commander’s intent. (FM 3-0) 2. A tactical mission
task that requires the commander to maintain physical influence over a specified area to prevent its use
by an enemy. (FM 3-90) 3. An action taken to eliminate a hazard or reduce its risk. (FM 5-19) 4. In the
context of stability mechanisms, to impose civil order. (FM 3-0)
counterinsurgency
Those military, paramilitary, political, economic, psychological, and civic actions taken by a
government to defeat insurgency. (JP 1-02)
countermobility operations
Operations that deny the enemy freedom of maneuver through the employment of reinforcing
obstacles. (FM 3-34).
engineer coordinator
The special staff officer, usually the senior engineer officer on the staff, responsible for coordinating
engineer assets and operations for the command. (FM 3-34)
engineer functions
Categories of related engineer capabilities and activities grouped together to help joint force
commanders integrate, synchronize, and direct engineer operations. The three engineer functions are
combat engineering, general engineering, and geospatial engineering. (FM 3-34)
friendly forces information requirements
Information the commander and staff need about the forces available for the operation. (FM 6-0)
general engineering
(joint) Those engineering capabilities and activities, other than combat engineering, that modify,
maintain, or protect the physical environment. Examples include: the construction, repair,
maintenance, and operation of infrastructure, facilities, lines of communication and bases; terrain
modification and repair; and selected explosive hazards activities. Also called GE. (JP 3-34)
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