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L l (graphics only) left;
litter priority (ARTEP 7‑20-MTP); MOPP‑laser mission‑oriented
protective posture (FM 3‑90.1); light (FM 1‑02) LA Letter of activation; low
altitude; limit of advance (FM 3‑90.6) LAA limited access authorization LAAP LAAW Legal Automated Army‑Wide LAB logistics assault base (FM 1‑02);
laboratory LABS low‑altitude bomb aiming
systems LAC local agency check LACC loading area control center
(FM 90‑26) LACE liquid, ammunition, casualties,
equipment (report); local automatic circuit exchange LAD liquid agent detector; latest
arrival date LADA light air‑defense artillery LADDER Picture
label with three or more groups on the same azimuth but separated by range.
*Group names should be LEAD group, MIDDLE group, TRAIL group) LADW local
air defense warning (FM 1‑02) LAIR Letterman Army Institute of
Research ( LAIT Logistics Assistance and
Instruction Team LAMC letterman army medical center LAMCS Latin American Military
Communications System LAME DUCK an
aircraft in a minor state of emergency) LAN local
area network (FM 1‑02); (a network confined to a limited
geographical area), (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) LANCRAB landing craft and bases land mine (noun, MW10) landing area (DOD)
1. The part of the operational area within which are conducted the landing
operations of an amphibious force. It includes the beach, the approaches to
the beach, the transport areas, the fire support areas, the airspace occupied
by close supporting aircraft, and the land included in the advance inland to
the initial objective. 2 (Airborne) The general area
used for landing troops and materiel either by airdrop or air landing. This
area includes one or more drop zones or landing strips (FM 90‑26). 3. Any specially
prepared or selected surface of land, water, or deck designated or used for
takeoff and landing of aircraft (FM 3‑04.111), also airhead; amphibious force; drop
zone; landing beach; landing zone; objective (FM 1‑02) landing beach (DOD,
NATO) That portion of a shoreline usually required for the landing of a
battalion landing team. However, it may also be that portion of a shoreline
constituting a tactical locality (such as the shore of a bay) over which a
force larger or smaller than a battalion landing team may be landed, also amphibious operation (FM 1‑02) landing force (DOD)
A Marine Corps or Army task organization formed to conduct amphibious
operations. The landing force, together with the amphibious task force, constitutes
the amphibious force, also amphibious
force; amphibious operation; amphibious task force (FM 1‑02) landing mat (DOD,
NATO) A prefabricated portable mat so designed that any number of planks (sections)
may be rapidly fastened together to form surfacing for emergency runways,
landing beaches, and so on (FM 5‑430‑00‑2) landing plan (DOD)
1. In amphibious operations, a collective term referring to all individually
prepared naval and landing force documents that, taken together, present in
detail all instructions for execution of the ship‑to‑shore
movement. 2. In airlift operations, the sequence, method of delivery, and
place of arrival of troops and materiel (FM 90‑4) landing point (DOD,
NATO) A point within a landing site where one helicopter or vertical takeoff
and landing aircraft can land, also air
assault operation; landing
site; landing zone (FM 90‑4) landing site (DOD,
NATO) 1. A site within a landing zone containing one or more
landing points (FM 90‑4. 2. In amphibious
operations, a continuous segment of coastline over which troops, equipment,
and supplies can be landed by surface means (FM 1‑02) landing zone (DOD, NATO)
Any specified zone used for the landing of aircraft. Also called LZ, also air assault operation;
airhead (FM 90‑4, see Table 7‑7 for symbol) landing zone control party (DOD,
NATO) Personnel specially trained and equipped to establish and operate
communications devices from the ground for traffic control of
aircraft/helicopters for a specific landing zone, also air assault operation (FM 90‑4) landline (noun, third new international
dictionary, Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged) LANDSOUTH allied land forces, southern LANDSOUTHEAST Allied Land Forces, lane (Army)
A route through an enemy or friendly obstacle that provides a passing force
safe passage. The route may be reduced and proofed as part
of a breach operation, or constructed as part of a friendly obstacle.
It is a clear route that moves all the way through an obstacle (FM 3‑34.2); Marine Corps) A clear
route through an obstacle. A lane for foot troops is a minimum of one meter
in width and may be further expanded. A foot lane is
marked with tracing tape along its center line. A single
lane for vehicles is a minimum of eight meters in width; a double lane is at
least 15 meters in width. Vehicle lanes are marked
by any means available, also gap.
(See Table 7‑14 for symbol) lane marker (DOD,
NATO) In land mine warfare, sign used to mark a minefield lane. Lane markers,
at the entrance to and exit from the lane, may be referenced to a landmark or
intermediate marker, also breach; gap; lane (FM 20‑32) LANTCOM ( LAO Logistic Assistance Office LAOCIF Logistic Assistance Office Command
Interest Flasher LAPES low‑altitude
parachute extraction system (FM 1‑02) lapse A
marked decrease in air temperature with increasing altitude because the
ground is warmer than the surrounding air. This condition usually occurs
between 1100 and 1600 hours, local time, when the skies are clear. Strong
convection currents exist during lapse conditions. For chemical operations,
the state is defined as unstable and is normally considered the most
unfavorable for the release of chemical agents, also inversion; neutral
(FM 3‑6) LAR local acquisition radar LARC lighter amphibious resupply cargo large‑scale map (DOD)
A map having a scale of 1:75,000 or larger, also map, FM 3‑25.26) LARS left
add, right subtract lase (intr verb, back‑formation from laser, 1962—MWO 2002)
Inflected Form(s): lased; lasing. meaning: To emit coherent light, also laze) LASER light amplification by stimulated
emission of radiation LASER ON Directive/informative
call to start/acknowledge laser designation) LASH lighter aboard ship lashing See
tie down (FM 1‑02) LASING** Informative
call indicating that the speaker is firing the laser) LASL LASS large area smoke screen
(ARTEP 7‑30‑MTP) last minute (noun, MW9) LAST** Command
and control (C2) term that provides the last contact altitude from a high
fidelity source (fighter radar, and so on.) last‑minute (adj, Third New International
Dictionary, Unabridged) lat latitude latent
(nuclear) ineffectiveness 1. The
minimum exposure that will result in the average service member becoming performance‑degraded
within three hours and remaining so until death. 2. The minimum
exposure that will result in the average service member becoming combat
ineffective at any time within six weeks of postexposure (FM 100‑30) lateral
boundary Control
measure that defines the left or right limit of a unit's operational area.
Together with the rear and forward boundaries and a coordinating altitude,
lateral boundaries define the area of operations for a commander (FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑7 for symbol) lateral spread (DOD)
A technique used to place the mean point of impact of two or more units 100
meters apart on a line perpendicular to the gun‑target line (FM 6‑20‑40) lateral tell See
cross tell (FM 1‑02) latest time
information is of value The time by which an intelligence
organization or staff must deliver information to the requester in order to provide
decisionmakers with timely intelligence. This must include the time
anticipated for processing and disseminating that information, as well as for
making the decision (FM 2‑0) latest time
intelligence is of value (Marine Corps) The time by which
information must be delivered to the requestor in order to provide
decisionmakers with timely intelligence. Also called LTIOV (FM 1‑02) LAV light
armored vehicle (FM 1‑02) LAW light antitank weapon; light
antiarmor weapon (incorrect, ARTEP 7‑8‑Drill); lubricant,
arctic weather (FM 3‑22.27); lubricating oil, arctic weather,
STP 7‑11B1‑SM‑TG; lubricating oil, arctic weapon law and
order A military
police mission consisting of those measures necessary to enforce laws,
directives, and punitive regulations. Tasks include law enforcement, criminal
investigation, and support to US Customs operations. On the battlefield, law
and order operations are conducted only when the combat commander requires it
and when battle intensity permits (FM 3‑19.1) law of armed conflict See
law of war (FM 1‑02) law of land warfare (lowercased IAW FM 27‑10,
The Law of Land Warfare, 1956) law of war (DOD)
That part of international law that regulates the conduct of armed
hostilities. Also called the law of
armed conflict; lay (DOD)
1. Direct or adjust the aim of a weapon (FM 6‑20). 2. Setting
of a weapon for a given range, a given direction, or both (FM 6‑20). 3. To drop one or more aerial bombs or aerial mines onto the
surface from an aircraft (FM 3‑04.111). 4. To spread a smoke screen on the ground from an aircraft (FM 3‑04.111). 5. To calculate or project a course (FM 3‑04.111). 6. To lay on: a. to execute a bomber strike; b. to set up a
mission (FM 3‑04.111. FM 1‑02) laze (verb, back‑formation from
lazy, 1592—MWO 2002); to act or lie lazily; idle. lb pound(s) LB lateral
boundaries (FM 3‑22.91); litter bearer; landing beach LBAD Lexington‑Blue Grass Army
Depot LBE load‑bearing equipment
(FM 3‑21.71, FM 3‑21.8, FM 3‑21.20,
FM 7‑92, FM 21‑18, FM 3‑22.27, FM 3‑23.30,
FM 3‑21.220, FM 90‑26, also LCE) LBV load‑bearing
vest LC line
of contact (FM 1‑02) LCA launcher control area (missile);
Logistic Control Activity LCAAP LCC land component commander
(FM 1‑02); landing craft, control; logistic control code LCCB local configuration control board LCCE life cycle cost estimate LCD liquid
crystal display LCDR lieutenant commander LCE load‑carrying equipment
(FM 7‑92, FM 7‑98, FM 21‑18, FM 3‑23.30,
FM 3‑25.150), also LBE LCI land combat instrumentation;
launcher control indicator LCL less than carload LCM landing craft, mechanized; life
cycle management LCMM life‑cycle management model LCMS laser countermeasure system
(FM 3‑21.71, FM 7‑92, FM 3‑06.11) LCN load classification number
(FM 90‑26) LCO launching control officer LCOP Logistics Control Office,
Pacific; logistical common operating picture (FM 3‑21.20) LCSS land combat support system LCVP landing craft, vehicle, personnel LCX logistical coordination exercise
(FM 7‑1) LD line
of departure (FM 1‑02) ; line of duty LD is FFD line of departure is friendly
forward disposition LD is PPos line of departure is present
positions LD/LC line
of departure is line of contact (FM 1‑02) LDA lateral drift apparatus (training
apparatus, FM 3‑21.220); linear danger area LDC local defense center; logistics
data center LDF light‑weight digital
facsimile (FM 3‑21.20) LDL lower deviation level LDMX local digital message exchange LDP local data processor ldr leader LDRSHIP Acrostic
for the Army values: Loyalty‑‑Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, LDSRA (United States Army) Logistics
Doctrine Systems and Readiness Agency LE low explosive LEA law
enforcement agency LEAD Letterkenny Army Depot leadership Influencing people by providing purpose,
direction, and motivation while operating to accomplish the mission and
improving the organization (FM 22‑100) LEAD‑TRAIL* Inner
group formation of two contacts separated in range) LEAKER(S) Airborne
threat has passed through a defensive layer. Call should include amplifying
information) LEAN (direction)** Directive/informative
call to maneuver in a direction to avoid the threat (NOTE: equivalent NATO
term is KICK.) leapfrog (noun, intrans verb, MW9) least
separation distance The minimum distance that a
desired ground zero must be separated from an object to ensure no more than a
10 percent chance of damage with a 99 percent assurance. It is the sum of the
radius of preclusion and the buffer distance. Also called LSD, also desired ground zero;
minimum safe distance (FM 100‑30) LED light‑emitting
diode (FM 3‑22.91) leftmost (adj, Third New International
Dictionary, Unabridged) LEG logistical expediting group LEM lunar excursion module LEN large
extension node (FM 1‑02) LERTCON alert condition LES launch environment simulator;
leave and earnings statement LET launch effects trainer (FM 7‑1) LEVEL (A/A)
Interflight informative call that contact is co‑altitude) levels of
care Level I: The first medical care a
soldier receives. Includes immediate lifesaving measures,
emergency medical treatment, advanced trauma management (ATM), disease
prevention, stress prevention, casualty collection, and evacuation from
supported unit to supporting medical treatment facility (MTF) Found in
divisions, corps, and in echelons above corps (EAC) and includes a trauma
specialist, first aid (self‑aid/buddy aid), enhanced first aid (combat
lifesaver) and Level I MTF (battalion aid station) Some or all of these are
in maneuver, combat support, and Level IV: Provided at EAC CSH. Normally augmented by more and specialized med and surgical
capabilities and additional patient holding capabilities. Staffed and
equipped for general and specialized medical and surgical treatment. Provides further treatment to stabilize patients requiring
evacuation to CONUS. levels of
risk On the risk‑assessment
matrix, this is where the severity row and probability column intersect. The
four levels of risk are extremely high
risk (E), high risk (H), moderate risk (M), and low risk (L), also risk assessment
matrix (FM 100‑14, FM 1‑02) lewisite A
blister agent (an arsenical vesicant) used as a moderately delayed‑action
casualty agent with a persistency somewhat shorter than HD (distilled
mustard) It produces effects similar to mustard, although unlike mustard, it
produces immediate pain (FM 3‑9) LF low frequency LF landing
force (FM 1‑02) LFCS land forces classification system LFNGFT landing force naval gunfire team LFX live‑fire exercise
(ARTEP 7‑20‑MTP (FM 3‑22.1, FM 3‑22.27,
FM 3‑22.31, FM 3‑22.65, FM 7‑0, FM 7‑1) lgth length LGTHCOLM length of column LH left hand (FM 3‑22.27) LHA local hour angle LHAAP Longhorn Army Ammunition Plant LHMBC lightweight,
handheld mortar ballistic computer (FM 3‑22.91) L‑hour (DOD)
1. The specific hour on C‑day at which a deployment operation
commences or is to commence. 2. In amphibious operations, the time at
which the first helicopter of the helicopter‑borne assault wave touches
down in the landing zone, also times
(FM 5-0) LI line item liaison (DOD,
NATO) That contact or intercommunication maintained between elements of
military forces or other agencies [Note: the NATO definition does not include
"or other agencies"] to ensure mutual understanding and unity of
purpose and action (FM 6‑0) LIC low‑intensity conflict
(ARTEP 7‑91‑Drill, FM 3‑21.20, FM 3‑90.6,
FM 7‑98, FM 3‑06.11, FM 90‑26) LICROSS (Cablese) League of International Red Cross
Societies LID light infantry division LIDB logistics intelligence data base LIF light interference filter, BCHM1
‘99; logistics intelligence file, layaway of industrial facilities lifesaver (noun, MW9) lift All
helicopters assigned to a particular mission to move troops, supplies, and
equipment, also air assault operation; chalk (FM 3‑04.111) lift fire In
direct fire, the command to raise the cone of fire so that the beaten zone
strikes the target, but the space between the target and the firing weapons
is safe for maneuver by friendly forces (FM 3‑21.8) light infantry see light line (DOD, NATO) A designated line
forward of which vehicles are required to use black‑out lights at
night. Also called LL (FM 3‑90, see Table 7‑13 for symbol) LIGHTBULB** Directive
call for flight to turn all position lights to bright) LIGHTS ON/OFF Directive
to turn on/off all exterior lights) LIM losing inventory manager LIMDIS limited distribution limit of
advance (Army) A phase line
used to control forward progress of the attack. The attacking unit does not
advance any of its elements or assets beyond the limit of advance, but the
attacking unit can push its security forces to that limit (FM 3‑90); Marine Corps) An easily
recognized terrain feature beyond which attacking elements will not advance.
Also called LOA, also final coordination line; probable line of deployment. (See Table 7‑10 for symbol) limit of
fire (DOD, NATO) 1.
The boundary marking off the area on which gunfire can be
delivered. 2. Safe angular limits for firing at aerial targets (Army)
Tactical markers used to define the sector of fire for an individual soldier,
a weapon system, or a unit that prevents fratricide of adjacent units and
focuses fire to kill the enemy, also engagement
area; final protective line
(FM 3‑20.15) limited access route A
one‑way route with one or more restrictions which preclude its use by
the full range of military traffic, also alternate supply route;
main supply route (FM 4‑01.30) limited visibility operations Operations
conducted at night and during other periods of reduced visibility, also final coordination line; limit of advance; probable line of deployment (FM 3‑90) limiting modifier See MODIFIERS LIN line item number line (NATO)
In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting, or an observation used by
a spotter or an observer to indicate that a burst(s) occurred on the spotting
line. [Note: the Army definition also applies to mortar fire.] (FM 6‑30) line
formation An arrangement
of vehicles or personnel in which elements are arranged abreast of each
other. This formation permits maximum fire to front and rear and a minimum of
fire to the flanks, also box
formation; column formation; echelon formation; formation; vee formation; wedge
formation (FM 3‑90) line haul In
highway transportation, a type of haul involving long trips over the road in
which the portion of driving time is high in relation to the time consumed in
loading and unloading. Line haul usually involves one trip or a portion of a
trip per operating shift of 10 hours, or 2 trips per day (FM 4‑01.30) line of
communications (DOD) A route, either land,
water, and/or air, that connects an operating military force with a base of
operations and along which supplies and military forces move. Also called LOC, also communications zone;
route, FM 3‑0) line of
contact A general trace
delineating the locations where friendly and enemy forces are engaged. [Note:
the Marine Corps definition replaces "friendly and enemy forces"
with "two opposing forces."] Also called LC, also forward edge of
the battle area; forward line
of own troops; line of
departure; line of departure
is line of contact (FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑7 for symbol) line of
demarcation (DOD) A line defining
the boundary of a buffer zone or an area of limitation. A line of demarcation
may also be used to define the forward limits of disputing or belligerent
forces after each phase of disengagement or withdrawal has been completed,
also area of limitation; buffer zone; disengagement; peace
operations (FM 3‑07) line of
departure (DOD,
NATO) 1. In land warfare, a line designated to coordinate the departure of
attack elements. 2. In amphibious warfare, a suitably marked offshore
coordinating line to assist assault craft to land on designated beaches at
scheduled times (Army) A phase line crossed at a prescribed time by troops
initiating an offensive operation. Also called LD, also line of contact; line of departure is line of contact
(FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑10 for symbol) line of
departure is line of contact The
designation of forward friendly positions as the line of departure when
opposing forces are in contact. Also called LD/LC, also line of
contact; line of departure
(FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑10 for symbol) line of
sight The
unobstructed path from a soldier, weapon, weapon sight, electronic‑sending
and ‑receiving antennas, or piece of reconnaissance equipment to
another point. Also called LOS,
also intervisibility (FM 2‑030) LINER [NATO]
Fly at speed giving maximum cruising range) lines of
operations (DOD) Lines that
define the directional orientation of the force in time and space in relation
to the enemy. They connect the force with its base of operations and its
objectives (FM 3‑0) link up (verb + adverb, MW9) linkup (noun, adj, MW9) linkup (Army)
A meeting of friendly ground forces which occurs in a variety of
circumstances (FM 3‑90; Marine Corps) An
operation wherein two friendly ground forces join together in a hostile area,
also linkup point (FM 1‑02) linkup point A point where two infiltrating
elements in the same or different infiltration lanes are scheduled to meet to
consolidate before proceeding with their missions, also air assault operation; airborne operation; breakout; linkup (FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑13 for symbol) list of targets (DOD)
A tabulation of confirmed or suspect targets maintained by any echelon for
informational and fire support planning purposes, also fire plan; target list (FM 6‑20‑10) live fire (adj + noun standing alone, Gregg
816) live firing (gerund derived from a hyphenated
compound verb, no object, Gregg 812) live‑fire (adj + noun modifying another
noun, Gregg 816) LIWA land
information warfare activity (FM 1‑02) LL latent
lethality; light line (FM 1‑02) LLDR lightweight
laser designator rangefinder (FM 3‑21.20) LLEIS lower level end item sub‑division LLLTV low‑light level television
(FM 3‑21.20) LLTR low‑level
transit route (FM 1‑02) LLVI low‑level voice intercept
(FM 3‑21.20, FM 3‑90.6) LM Legion of Merit LMF Light Marine Force (FM 90‑26) LMG light machine gun LMI Logistics Management Institute LMMF Local maintenance and management
of facilities L‑MOPP laser
mission‑oriented protective posture (FM 3‑21.10) LMR land mobile radio LMS Learning Management System,
(TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) LMTV light
medium tactical vehicle (FM 3‑21.20) LN local national(s; AR 310‑50);
line number (ARTEP 7‑90‑MTP) LNDH local nationals, direct hire LNO liaison
officer (FM 1‑02) Also
LO LO law
and order; liaison officer (incorrect; see
LNO); lubrication order (FM 1‑02), local oscillator, letter orders LOA limit
of advance (FM 1‑02); light observation aircraft loading plan (DOD,
NATO) All of the individually prepared documents which, taken together,
present in detail all instructions for the arrangement of personnel, and the
loading of equipment for one or more units or other special groupings of
personnel or material moving by highway, water, rail, or air transportation (FM 55‑1) LOB line
of bearing (FM 1‑02) loc locality; locate; located;
locating; location LOC line
of communications (FM 1‑02); length of column (FM 3‑21.10) local air
defense warning Air attack probabilities that
allow the local commander to alert his forces to air and/or missile attack
without changing the air defense warning conditions. Local air defense
warnings (LADW) are designed to alert a particular
unit, several units, or an area of the battlefield. LADW parallel air defense
warning conditions and reflect the local air and missile threat. a. Dynamite—Aircraft are inbound or
attacking now. Response is immediate. b. Lookout—Aircraft are in the area of interest but are not
threatening or are inbound but there is time to react. c. Snowman—No aircraft pose a threat at
this time. Also called LADW (FM 44‑100) local air superiority Air
superiority maintained for a specific time and space in support of a
particular operation (FM 3‑04.111) local haul In
highway transportation, a type of haul characterized by short driving time in
relation to loading and unloading time and normally involving four or more
trips per day (FM 4‑01.30) local security (Army)
Low‑level security operations conducted near a unit to prevent surprise
by the enemy (FM 3‑90); Marine Corps) Those security elements
established in the proximity of a unit to prevent surprise by the enemy
(FM 1‑02) lock on (DOD)
Signifies that a tracking or target‑seeking system is continuously and
automatically tracking a target in one or more coordinates (for example,
range, bearing, elevation; NATO) The state of a tracking system or target
acquisition system which is continuously and automatically tracking a target
using one or more parameters (FM 44‑100) LOCKED 1. (w/group label) Radar lock‑on; lockpin (noun, Third New International
Dictionary, Unabridged) LOCPORT lines of communications ports lodgement (noun, MW9) lodgment area (DOD)
1. A designated area in a hostile or threatened territory which, when seized
and held, ensures the continuous air landing of troops and materiel and
provides the maneuver space necessary for projected operations. Normally it
is the area seized in the assault phase of an airborne operation (FM 90‑26). 2. A
designated location in an area of operations used as a base for supply and
evacuation by air (FM 90‑26). 3. A designated
area on a hostile or potentially hostile site that, when seized and held,
ensures the continuous landing of troops and materiel and provides maneuver
space requisite for subsequent projected operations ashore, also airhead; beachhead (FM 1‑02) LOFAAD low‑altitude forward area
air defense log logistics; logistical log crib A
type of point obstacle used as a road block that cannot be readily bypassed,
also abatis; cratering charge; point obstacle; road block (FM 5‑34) log hurdle A
type of point obstacle used to slow tracked vehicles and make them more
vulnerable to antitank fires or make the tracked vehicles vulnerable to
"belly shots" as they climb over the hurdles, also abatis; cratering charge; point
obstacle; road block (FM 5‑34) log on (intransitive verb, Merriam‑Webster
online 2002) to establish communication and initiate interaction with a time‑shared
computer or network — often used with to log posts A
type of point obstacle with posts placed in belts and combined with wire and
usually used as a road block or turning obstacle. To breach a belt of log
posts requires an extensive breaching effort, also abatis; cratering charge; point obstacle; road block (FM 5‑34) LOGC logistics center LOGCAP logistics
civilian (not 'civil') augmentation program (FM 1‑02) LOGDESMAP (DoD) Logistics Data Element Standardization
and Management Program LOGDESMO (DoD) Logistics Data Element
Standardization and Management Office LOGEX logistical exercise logistics (DOD)
The science of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of
forces. In its most comprehensive sense, those aspects of
military operations which deal with: a. design and development, acquisition,
storage, movement, distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of
materiel; b. movement, evacuation, and hospitalization of personnel; c.
acquisition or construction, maintenance, operation, and disposition of
facilities; and d. acquisition and furnishing of services (NATO) The science
of planning and carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces.
In its most comprehensive sense, those aspects of military operations which
deal with: a. design and development, acquisition, storage, transport,
distribution, maintenance, evacuation, and disposition of materiel; b.
transport of personnel; c. acquisition, construction, maintenance, operation,
and disposition of facilities; d. acquisition or furnishing of services; and
e. medical and health support services (FM 4‑0) logistics
assault base A temporary logistics
support area transported across enemy lines via helicopter to support
extended deep air assault and raids. If the logistics assault base is to
become a permanent facility, the unit must develop it into a forward
operations base. Also called LAB
(FM 90‑4) logistics base A
principal or supplementary base of support; a locality containing
installations which provide logistics support (FM 4‑0) logistics
package A grouping of
multiple classes of supplies and supply vehicles under the control of a
single convoy commander. Also called LOGPAC
(FM 4‑0) logistics preparation of the
theater Actions taken by combat service support
personnel to optimize means—force structure, resources, and strategic lift—of
supporting the joint force commander's plan (FM 4‑0) logistics
release point 1. The
point along the supply route where the unit first sergeant or unit guide
takes control of a company logistics package. 2. The
point along the supply route where the supported unit meets the supporting
unit to transfer supplies. Also called LRP (FM 4‑0; see Table 7‑17 for symbol) logistics‑over‑the‑shore
operations (DOD) The loading and unloading of ships
without the benefit of deep draft‑capable, fixed port facilities, in
friendly or nondefended territory, and, in time of war, during phases of
theater development in which there is no opposition by the enemy; or as a
means of moving forces close to tactical assembly areas dependent on threat
force capabilities. Also called LOTS
operations (FM 4‑0) LOGMAP (The Army) Logistics System
Master Plan LOGMIS Logistics Management Information
System LOGOIS Logistics Operation Information
System logon (do not use; see "log
on" [verb] and "log‑on" [noun, adj]) log‑on (noun, Merriam‑Webster
online 2002) LOGPAC logistics
(not 'logistical') package (FM 1‑02) LOGPLAN Logistics (Systems) Plan LOGR logistical ratio LOGS logistics supportability LOGSACS Logistics Structure and
Composition System LOGSITREP logistics
situation report (FM 3‑21.20) LOGSTAT logistical status (FM 3‑21.20,
FM 3‑90.6); logistics status (FM 7‑92) LOH light observation helicopter
(seldom if ever still used) LOI letter of instruction; list of
items LOMAD low‑to‑medium‑altitude
air defense LOMEZ low‑altitude
missile engagement zone (FM 1‑02) long longitude LONG RIFLE** (A/S)
Friendly, long‑range A/S missile launch (for example, AGM‑130,
SLAM‑ER), (weapon) AWAY) LOOKING Aircrew
does not have the ground object, reference point, or target in sight
(opposite of CONTACT) LOP Logistics Officer Program LOPAIR long path infrared LOPAR lower power acquisition radar LOPS length of patient stay LORAD long‑range air defense LORAN long‑range navigation LOS line
of sight (FM 1‑02); logistic operation‑streamline lost (NATO)
In artillery and naval gunfire support, a spotting or an observation used by
a spotter or an observer to indicate that rounds fired by a gun or mortar
were not observed. [Note: the Army definition also applies to direct fire
gunnery.] (FM 6‑30) LOTADS long‑term worldwide air
defense study LOTS logistics
over‑the‑shore (FM 1‑02) LOW law
of war (FM 1‑02) low‑altitude
missile engagement zone (DOD) In air defense, that airspace of
defined dimensions within which the responsibility for engagement of air threats
rests with low‑ to medium‑altitude surface‑to‑air
missiles. Also called LOMEZ,
also weapon engagement zone (FM 3‑52). (See Table 7‑8 for symbol) LOWDOWN** A
request to provide tactical ground information pertinent to the mission in a
digital bullseye format) low‑level
transit route (DOD, NATO) A temporary
corridor of defined dimensions established in the forward area to minimize
the risk to friendly aircraft from friendly air defenses or surface forces.
Also called LLTR, also air corridor; flight corridor;
minimum‑risk route, FM 3‑52, see Table 7‑8 for symbol) LP limited production; listening
post (ARTEP 71‑2‑MTP (FM 3‑21.20, FM 7‑1,
FM 3‑90.1) LP/OP listening
post/observation post (FM 1‑02) LPD low‑performance drone LPE launch preparation equipment LPEC launch preparation equipment
compartment LPES launch preparation equipment set LPH landing platform helicopter LPM lines per minute LPMES Logistics Performance Measurement
and Evaluation System LPR leadership potential rating;
local payment receipt lps loops LP‑T limited production‑test LP‑U limited production‑urgent LR leave rations; long range; letter
requirement l‑r left to right LRA long‑range aviation; local
reproduction authorized LRADP long‑range active duty
program LRC Leadership Reaction Course LRF laser range finder (FM 3‑90.1) LRF/D laser
range finder/designator (FM 3‑21.20) LRL LRNOD long‑range night
observation device LRO logistics readiness officer LRP logistics
release point (not
"logistic" or
"logistical," FM 1‑02) LRPS LRR long‑range radar LRRP long‑range reconnaissance
patrol LRS long‑range
surveillance (FM 1‑02) LRSC long‑range surveillance
company (FM 3‑90.6, FM 7‑93) LRSD long‑range
surveillance detachment (FM 1‑02) LRSS long‑range survey system LRSU long‑range
surveillance unit (FM 1‑02) LRTGT last‑resort target LRU less‑than‑release
unit LS labor service; launch station;
lead sheet LSA lubricating oil, semifluid,
automatic weapons (FM 3‑22.1, STP 7‑11M14‑SM‑TG);
semifluid lubricating oil (FM 3‑22.65); lubricating oil semifluid
(STP 7‑11B1‑SM‑TG); logistics support area (FM 90‑26);
Labor Service Agency LSAAP Lone Star Army Ammunition Plant LSCP low‑speed card punch LSD least
separation distance (FM 1‑02); landing ship, dock; lysergic acid
diethylamide (ARTEP 7‑94‑MTP) LSDIS light and special division
interim sensor (FM 3‑90.6) LSE landing signal enlisted LSFA logistic system feasibility
analysis LSFN list of selected file numbers LSI largest single item (FM 90‑26) LSO landing signal officer LSOC logistical support operations
center LSP logistical support plan LSPC logistic system policy committee LSPTP low speed paper tape punch LSS limited storage site; Logistic
Support System LSSF Land Special Security Force;
limited service storage facility LSSG Logistics Studies Steering Group LST landing ship, tank LSU laser filter unit (FM 3‑22.10);
labor service unit lt light (FM 3‑21.8,
FM 3‑21.20, FM 3‑90.6, ARTEP 7‑91‑MTP) LT lieutenant; landing team, long
tour LTA local training area (FM 3‑22.1,
FM 3‑22.31, FM 3‑22.65, FM 7‑0, FM 7‑1) LTB line term buffer LTBT limited test ban treaty LTC lieutenant colonel LTD laser
target designator (not
"detector," FM 1‑02) LTG lieutenant general LTID laser target interface device
(FM 3‑22.34) LTIOV last
time information of value (FM 3‑21.20) LTJG lieutenant junior grade ltr letter LU linkup
(FM 1‑02); litter urgent (ARTEP 7‑20‑MTP) LUF lowest usable frequency LUP linkup point (FM 7‑98) LUPS logistics unit productivity study lv leave LVD low‑velocity drop LVTP landing vehicle, track, personnel LWCM lightweight company mortar
(FM 3‑21.20) LWGM lightweight
ground mount (FM 3‑22.68) LWOP leave without pay LWRS laser warning receiver system
(FM 3‑22.1) LWS Land Warrior System LZ landing
zone (FM 1‑02) |