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Glossary Glossary-2 ATP 2-33.4 18 August 2014 SECTION II – TERMS all-source intelligence (Army) The integration of intelligence and information from all relevant sources in order to analyze situations or conditions that impact operations. (ADRP 2-0) defensive task A task conducted to defeat an enemy attack, gain time, economize force, and develop conditions favorable for offensive or stability tasks. (ADRP 3-0) indications (joint) In intelligence usage, information in various degrees of evaluation, all of which bear on the intention of a potential enemy to adopt or reject a course of action. (JP 2-0) offensive task A task conducted to defeat and destroy enemy forces and seize terrain, resources, and population centers. (ADRP 3-0) site exploitation (joint) A series of activities to recognize, collect, process, preserve, and analyze information, personnel, and/or materiel found during the conduct of operations. (JP 3-31) stability operations (joint) An overarching term encompassing various military missions, tasks, and activities conducted outside the United States in coordination with other instruments of national power to maintain or reestablish a safe and secure environment, provide essential governmental services, emergency infrastructure reconstruction, and humanitarian relief. (JP 3-0)