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Glossary 31 July 2019 ADP 3-90 Glossary-11 *striking force A dedicated counterattack force in a mobile defense constituted with the bulk of available combat power. *strong point A heavily fortified battle position tied to a natural or reinforcing obstacle to create an anchor for the defense or to deny the enemy decisive or key terrain. *subsequent position A position that a unit expects to move to during the course of battle. *supplementary position A defensive position located within a unit’s assigned area of operations that provides the best sectors of fire and defensive terrain along an avenue of approach that is not the primary avenue where the enemy is expected to attack. *support by fire position The general position from which a unit performs the tactical mission task of support by fire. supporting distance The distance between two units that can be traveled in time for one to come to the aid of the other and prevent its defeat by an enemy or ensure it regains control of a civil situation. (ADP 3-0) supporting range The distance one unit may be geographically separated from a second unit yet remain within the maximum range of the second unit’s weapons systems. (ADP 3-0) survivability (Army) A quality or capability of military forces which permits them to avoid or withstand hostile actions or environmental conditions while retaining the ability to fulfill their primary mission. (ATP 3-37.34) *survivability move A move that involves rapidly displacing a unit, command post, or facility in response to direct and indirect fires, the approach of a threat or as a proactive measure based on intelligence, meteorological data, and risk assessment of enemy capabilities and intentions. sustainment warfighting function The related tasks and systems that provide support and services to ensure freedom of action, extend operational reach, and prolong endurance. (ADP 3-0) tactical level of warfare The level of warfare at which battles and engagements are planned and executed to achieve military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces. (JP 3-0) *tactical mobility The ability of friendly forces to move and maneuver freely on the battlefield relative to the enemy. *tactical road march A rapid movement used to relocate units within an area of operations to prepare for combat operations. *tactics (Army) The employment, ordered arrangement, and directed actions of forces in relation to each other. tempo The relative speed and rhythm of military operations over time with respect to the enemy. (ADP 3-0) *terrain management The process of allocating terrain by establishing areas of operations, designating assembly areas, and specifying locations for units and activities to deconflict activities that might interfere with each other.