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Glossary 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 Glossary-3 *attack by fire position The general position from which a unit performs the tactical task of attack by fire. *attack position (Army) The last position an attacking force occupies or passes through before crossing the line of departure. *avenue of approach (Army) A path used by an attacking force leading to its objective or to key terrain. Avenues of approach exist in all domains. *axis of advance The general area through which the bulk of a unit’s combat power must move. basic load The quantity of supplies required to be on hand within, and moved by a unit or formation, expressed according to the wartime organization of the unit or formation and maintained at the prescribed levels. (JP 4-09) *battalion A unit consisting of two or more company-, battery-, or troop-size units and a headquarters. *battalion task force A maneuver battalion-size unit consisting of a battalion headquarters, at least one assigned company size-element, and at least one attached company-size element from another maneuver or support unit (functional or multifunctional). *battery A company-size unit in a field artillery or air defense artillery battalion. *battle A set of related engagements that lasts longer and involves larger forces than an engagement. *battle drill Rehearsed and well understood actions made in response to common battlefield occurrences. *battle handover line A designated phase line where responsibility transitions from the stationary force to the moving force and vice versa. *battle position A defensive location oriented on a likely enemy avenue of approach. *breakout An operation conducted by an encircled force to regain freedom of movement or contact with friendly units. *brigade A unit consisting of two or more battalions and a headquarters company or detachment. *brigade combat team (Army) A combined arms organization consisting of a brigade headquarters, at least two maneuver battalions, and necessary supporting functional capabilities. *bypass criteria Measures established by higher echelon headquarters that specify the conditions and size under which enemy units and contact may be avoided.