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T T ton
(FM 90‑26; trained (ARTEP 7‑20‑MTP) T&C targeting
and counterfire (FM 3‑21.20) T&E traversing
and elevating (mechanism), not traverse
and elevation (incorrect); test and evaluation T&EO training
and evaluation outline (FM 3‑22.1, FM 7‑0, FM 7‑1) T/D/AC tons
per day per aircraft (FM 90‑26) T/HPU turret
hull processor unit (FM 3‑22.1 (23‑1); Note that words and
letters separated by a solidus are considered two separate terms for
alphabetization purposes) T/MVD towing/mine‑detection
vehicle (FM 1‑02) T3 train
the trainer T55 tank
developed by the former T72 armored
combat vehicle developed by the former T80 armored
combat vehicle developed by the former T90 armored
combat vehicle developed by the former TA target
analysis; target acquisition (FM 1‑02); table of allowance;
tactical air (FM 3‑90.6); target area; theater Army; time and
attendance (card or record) TAA tactical
avenue of approach; total Army analysis; tactical assembly area (FM 3‑21.20) TAABS the
automated army budget System TAACOM Theater
Army Area Command (FM 1‑02) TAADCOM Theater
Army Air Defense Command TAADS The
Army Authorization Documents System TAALS the
judge advocate General Automated Army Legal System TAAM transportation
Army aviation maintenance TAARS the
army ammunition reporting System tab tabulate
(use abbreviations in graphics only) TAB target
acquisition battery (FM 1‑02) table Information
arranged in column and row (tabular) format (with or without boxes), and with
a caption. A table must originate in the publication in which it appears.
Compare to figure) tabun A
G‑series nerve agent. Also called GA (FM 3‑9) TAC tactical (artillery, naval gunfire,
and close air support, graphics, FM 1‑02); Tactical Air Command (USAF,
FM 90‑26; transportation account code; type of activity code TACA tactical
air coordinator, airborne TACAC Theater
Army Civil Affairs Command TACAIR tactical
air (FM 1‑02) TACAN tactical
air navigation (FM 1‑02) TACC tactical air command center (USMC);
tactical air control center (USN, FM 1‑02) TACCP tactical
command post (FM 1‑02) TACCS tactical
air command and control specialists (FM 3‑21.20); tactical Army
combat computer system (FM 3‑90.6); Tactical Army Combat Service
Support (CSS) Computer System TACCTA tactical
commander's terrain analysis TACFAX tactical
facsimile (FM 3‑90.2) TACFDC Tactical
TACFIRE tactical
fire TACG tactical
air control group TACL theater
authorized consumption list TACLAN tactical
local area network (FM 1‑02) TACLOG tactical‑logistical
group TACMAR tactical
multifunction array radar TACOM tactical command (NATO only,
FM 1‑02) TACOMM tactical
communications TACON tactical
control (FM 1‑02); tactical air control (FM 3‑90.6) TACP tactical
air control party (FM 1‑02) TACRON tactical
air control squadron TACS tactical
air control system; theater army communication TACSAT tactical
satellite (FM 1‑02) TACSATCOM tactical
satellite communications TACSOP tactical
SOP (FM 3‑21.8); tactical standing operating procedures
(FM 21‑18) tactical air control party (NATO)
A subordinate operational component of a tactical air control system designed
to provide air liaison to land forces and for the control of aircraft (FM 3‑52); In the Marine Corps,
tactical air control parties are organic to infantry divisions, regiments,
and battalions. Tactical air control parties establish and maintain
facilities for liaison and communications between parent units and airspace
control agencies, inform and advise the ground unit commander on the
employment of supporting aircraft, and request and control air support. Also
called TACP (FM 1‑02) tactical air liaison officer An
Air Force officer who works at the division or higher rear command post G‑4
section and facilitates the coordination of cargo aircraft. He maintains
information on runway availability, cargo handling capability, and the
location of brigade medical treatment facilities and landing areas. Also
called TALO (FM 6‑0) tactical air operation (DOD)
An air operation involving the employment of air power in coordination with ground
or naval forces to: a. gain and maintain air superiority; b. prevent movement
of enemy forces into and within the objective area and to seek out and
destroy these forces and their supporting installations; c. join with ground
or naval forces in operations within the objective area in order to assist
directly in attainment of their immediate objective, also air interdiction; allocation; apportionment; close
air support; counterair
(FM 3‑04.111) tactical air reconnaissance (DOD)
The use of air vehicles to obtain information concerning terrain, weather,
and the disposition, composition, movement, installations, lines of
communications, electronic and communication emissions of enemy forces. Also
included are artillery and naval gunfire adjustment, and systematic and
random observation of ground battle areas, targets, and/or sectors of
airspace, also air reconnaissance
(FM 2‑0) tactical ballistic missile
predicted ground impact point An elliptical area that
indicates where a tactical ballistic missile (TBM) most likely will strike
the ground. This area varies in size based on the known or suspected accuracy
of the TBM if it functions normally. Also called TBMPGIP, also theater
missile defense (FM 44‑100) tactical combat force (DOD) A combat unit, with
appropriate combat support and combat service support assets, that is
assigned the mission of defeating Level tactical command (DOD)
The authority delegated to a commander to assign tasks to forces under his
command for the accomplishment of the mission assigned by higher authority.
Also called TACOM (FM 100‑8) tactical command post The forward echelon of
a headquarters. The tactical command post consists of representatives from G‑/S‑2
and G‑/S‑3, fire support, tactical air control party, air defense
artillery engineers, and combat service support liaison (G‑/S‑1,
G‑/S‑4) elements. It is located well forward on the battlefield
so that the commander has a command post near subordinate commanders and can
directly influence operations. Also called tactical control (DOD)
Command authority over assigned or attached forces or commands, or military
capability or forces made available for tasking, that is limited to the
detailed direction and control of movements or maneuvers within the
operational area necessary to accomplish missions or tasks assigned. Tactical
control is inherent in operational control. Tactical control may be delegated
to, and exercised at any level at or below the level of combatant command.
When forces are transferred between combatant commands, the command
relationship the gaining commander will exercise (and the losing commander
will relinquish) over these forces must be specified by the Secretary of
Defense. Tactical control provides sufficient authority for controlling and
directing the application of force or tactical use of combat support assets within
the assigned mission or task. Also called TACON (FM 3‑0) tactical level of war (DOD)
The level of war at which battles and engagements are planned and executed to
accomplish military objectives assigned to tactical units or task forces.
Activities at this level focus on the ordered arrangement and maneuver of
combat elements in relation to each other and to the enemy to achieve combat
objectives, also operational level of
war; strategic level of war
(FM 3‑0) tactical military deception (DOD)
Military deception planned and executed by and in support of tactical
commanders to result in adversary actions that are favorable to the
originator's objectives and operations. Tactical military deception is
planned and conducted to support battles and engagements, also military deception (FM 3‑13) tactical minefield (DOD)
A minefield that is employed to directly attack enemy maneuver as part of a
formation obstacle plan and is laid to delay, channel, or break up an enemy
advance, giving the defending element a positional advantage over the
attacker. [Note: see AAP‑6.] (FM 20‑32) tactical mission task The
specific activity performed by a unit while executing a form of tactical
operation or form of maneuver. It may be expressed in terms of either actions
by a friendly force or effects on an enemy force, also mission statement; operation order
(FM 7‑15) tactical mobility The
ability to move rapidly from one part of the battlefield to another, relative
to the enemy (FM 3‑90) tactical obstacles (DOD)
Those obstacles employed to disrupt enemy formations, to turn them into a
desired area, to fix them in position under direct and indirect fires, and to
block enemy penetrations, also obstacle
(FM 90‑7) tactical operations center (DOD) A physical groupment
of those elements of general and special staff concerned with the current tactical
operations and the tactical support thereof. Also called TOC, also command post. (See Table 5‑8 for symbol) tactical psychological activities Psychological
operations that are conducted in the area assigned a tactical commander
during conflict and war to support the tactical mission against opposing
forces (FM 3‑05.20) tactical psychological
operations team Psychological operations unit which normally
provides tactical level psychological operations support to a brigade‑
or equivalent‑sized element, to include a Marine expeditionary unit, a
special forces group, an armored cavalry regiment, a separate infantry
regiment, or a brigade. Also called TPT
(FM 3‑05.20) tactical questioning The
expedient initial questioning of a human intelligence source directed toward
the collection of priority tactical information (FM 34‑52) tactical risk The
risk concerned with the hazards that exist because of the presence of either
the enemy or an adversary, also accident
risk (FM 3‑100.4) tactical road march A
rapid movement used to relocate units within an area of operations in order
to prepare for combat operations (FM 3‑0) tactics (DOD)
1. The employment of units in combat. 2. The ordered arrangement and maneuver
of units in relation to each other and/or to the enemy in order to use their
full potentialities (Army) The employment of units in combat. It includes the
ordered arrangement and maneuver of units in relation to each other, the
terrain, and the enemy in order to translate potential combat power into
victorious battles and engagements (FM 3‑0) tactics, techniques, and
procedures ( TAD tactical
air direction; temporary additional duty TADC tactical
air direction center TADIL tactical
digital information link (FM 1‑02) TADS tactical
automatic digital switch TADSS training
aids, devices, simulators, and simulations (FM 7‑0, FM 7‑1) TAEC tactical
air effects coordinator TAEDP total Army equipment
distribution program TAES tactical
aeromedical evacuation system (FM 90‑26) TAF tactical
air force (FM 1‑02) TAFCSD total
active Federal commissioned service to date TAFFS The
Army Functional Files System TAFMSD total
active Federal military service to date TAG test
administration guide (TC 7‑21); The Adjutant General; (system,
location)** (EW) Response to an emitter ambiguity resolution request (COLOR) TAGCEN United
TAGO The
Adjutant General's Office TAHQ theater army
headquarters TAI targeted area of
interest (FM 1‑02) TAJAG The
Assistant Judge Advocate General take off (verb) takeoff (noun;
adj) TALCE tanker
airlift control element (FM 1‑02) TALLY Sighting
of a target, nonfriendly aircraft, landmark, or enemy position. Opposite of
NO JOY) TALO tactical
air liaison officer; theater airlift liaison officer (FM 1‑02) TALOG theater
army logistical command TAMA Training
Aids Management Agency TAMC training
aids management office; TAMIRAD tactical
mid‑range air defense program TAMMS The
Army Maintenance Management System tamping factor depends
on the location and tamping of the charge tan tangent
(use abbreviations in graphics only, FM 3‑25.26) tanker airlift control element (DOD)
A mobile command and control organization deployed to support strategic and
theater air mobility operations at fixed, en route, and deployed locations
where air mobility operational support is nonexistent or insufficient. The
tanker airlift control element (TALCE) provides on‑site management of
air mobility airfield operations, to include command and control, communications,
aerial port services, maintenance, security, transportation, weather,
intelligence, and other support functions, as necessary. The TALCE is
composed of mission support elements from various units and deploys in
support of peacetime, contingency, and emergency relief operations on both
planned and "no notice" basis. Also called TALCE (FM 4‑01.30) TAOC The
Army Operations Center TAOR tactical
area of responsibility TAP toxological
agent protective (apron, ARTEP 7‑10‑MTP (FM 3‑21.220,
FM 3‑90.1); tactical airdrop personnel (FM 3‑21.220) TAPAC Transportation,
Allocations, Priorities, and Controls (Committee) TAPER temporary
appointment pending establishment of register TAPFOR The
Army Portion of Force Status and Identity Report (FORSTAT) TAPS tactical
area positioning system TAR tactical
air reconnaissance (FM 3‑21.20); technical action request; terrain
avoidance radar TARABS tactical
air reconnaissance and aerial battlefield surveillance TARADCOM United
States Army Tank‑Automotive Research and Development Command TARC The
Army Research Council; theater army replacement command TARCOM United
States Army Tank‑Automotive Materiel Readiness Command TAREX target
exploitation target (DOD,
NATO) 1. An area, complex, installation, force, equipment, capability,
function, or behavior identified for possible action to support the
commander's objectives, guidance, and intent. Targets fall into two
categories: planned and immediate. [Note: see AAP‑6.] (FM 6‑20‑40).
2. In intelligence usage, a country, area, installation, agency, or
person against which intelligence operations are directed (FM 2‑0).
3. An area designated and numbered for future firing. [Note: the NATO
definition begins "In artillery."] 4. In gunfire support usage, an
impact burst which hits the target. [Note: see AAP‑6.] (FM 6‑30); Army: An object,
vehicle, individual, and so forth, which is the aiming point of any weapon system,
also immediate target; objective area; planned target (FM 6‑20‑10; see Table 7‑12 for symbols.) Also,
directive call assigning targeting responsibilities) target
acquisition (DOD, NATO) The
detection, identification, and location of a target in sufficient detail to
permit the effective employment of weapons. Also called TA, also target analysis, FM 6‑20‑10 target analysis (DOD,
NATO) An examination of potential targets to determine military importance,
priority of attack, and weapons required to obtain a desired level of damage
or casualties, also target
acquisition, FM 6‑20‑10 target area of interest (DOD) The geographical
area where high‑value targets can be acquired and engaged by friendly
forces. Not all target areas of interest will form part of the friendly
course of action; only target areas of interest associated with high priority
targets are of interest to the staff. These are identified during staff
planning and wargaming. Target areas of interest differ from engagement areas
in degree. Engagement areas plan for the use of all available weapons; target
areas of interest might be engaged by a single weapon (Army) [Note: the Army
term is "targeted area of interest."] The geographical area or
point along a mobility corridor where successful interdiction will cause the
enemy to abandon a particular course of action or require him to use specialized
engineer support to continue. It is where he can be acquired and engaged by
friendly forces. Also called TAI
(FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑11 for symbol) target array (DOD) A graphic representation of
enemy forces, personnel, and facilities in a specific situation, accompanied
by a target analysis (FM 6‑20‑10) target audience (DOD)
An individual or group selected for influence or attack by means of
psychological operations (FM 3‑05.20) target audience analysis The
process by which potential target audiences are identified and analyzed for
effectiveness, accessibility, and susceptibility (FM 3‑05.20) target concentration (DOD,
NATO) A grouping of geographically proximate targets, also target; group of targets (FM 6‑20‑10) target description See
description of target
(FM 1‑02) target
list (DOD)
The listing of targets maintained and promulgated by the senior echelon of
command; it contains those targets that are to be engaged by supporting arms,
as distinguished from a "list of targets" that may be maintained by
any echelon as confirmed, suspected, or possible targets for informational
and planning purposes, also list of
targets (FM 6‑20‑40) target of opportunity (DOD)
A target visible to a surface or air sensor or observer that is within range
of available weapons and against which fire has not been scheduled or
requested (FM 6‑20‑40);
Army: A nuclear target observed or detected after an operation
begins that has not been previously considered, analyzed, or planned for a
nuclear strike. Generally fleeting in nature, it should be attacked as soon
as possible within the time limitations imposed for coordination and warning
of friendly troops and aircraft (FM 100‑30) target overlay (DOD,
NATO) A transparent sheet which, when superimposed on a particular chart,
map, drawing, tracing, or other representation, depicts target locations and
designations. The target overlay may also show boundaries between maneuver
elements, objectives and friendly forward dispositions (FM 6‑20‑40) target range See
range (FM 1‑02) target reference point An
easily recognizable point on the ground (either natural or man‑made)
used to initiate, distribute, and control fires. Target reference points
(TRPs) can also designate the center of an area where the commander plans to
distribute or converge the fires of all his weapons rapidly. They are used by
task force and below, and can further delineate sectors of fire within an
engagement area. TRPs are designated using the standard target symbol and
numbers issued by the fire support officer. Once designated, TRPs also
constitute indirect fire targets. Also called TRP (FM 3‑90; see Table 7‑9 for symbol) target signature (DOD,
NATO) 1. The characteristic pattern of a target displayed by detection and
identification equipment (FM 2‑0).
2. In naval mine warfare, the variation in the influence field produced by
the passage of a ship or sweep (FM 1‑02) targeted Informative
call that group responsibility has been met) targeting (DOD)
The process of selecting and prioritizing targets and matching the
appropriate response to them, taking account of operational requirements and
capabilities (FM 6‑20‑10) target‑oriented method A
method of nuclear analysis used when detailed target information is
available. It gives the best estimate of the effects that the weapon will
probably have on the target (FM 100‑30) TARMOCS The
Army Operations Center System TARS theater
army replacement system TARTC theater
army replacement and training command TAS tactical
automatic switch; target acquisition system (FM 3‑22.1); (The)
Army Staff; true airspeed TASA task
and skill analysis TASAMS The
Army Supply and Maintenance System TASC Training
and Audiovisual Support Center, (obsolete; see
TSC) TASE Tactical
Air Support Element task force (DOD, NATO)
1. A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose
of carrying out a specific operation or mission. 2. A semi‑permanent
organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of
carrying out a continuing specific task. 3. A component of a fleet organized
by the commander of a task fleet or higher authority for the accomplishment
of a specific task or tasks. Also called TF, also task
organization. (See Figure 5‑4 for symbol) (FM 1‑02) task organization (compound
noun—noun modifying another noun; DOD) 1. In the Navy, an organization which
assigns to responsible commanders the means with which to accomplish their
assigned tasks in any planned action. 2. An organization table pertaining to
a specific naval directive (Army) A temporary grouping of forces designed to
accomplish a particular mission (FM 3‑0; Marine Corps) In the
Marine Corps, a temporary grouping of forces designed to accomplish a
particular mission. Task organization involves the distribution of available
assets to subordinate control headquarters by attachment or by placing assets
in direct support or under the operational control of the subordinate
(FM 1‑02) task organized (predicate
adjective) task organizing (gerund; no
object) task‑organize (verb,
trans) task‑organized (unit
modifier) task‑organizing (gerund
with direct object as in, "Task‑organizing the mission"; DOD) The act of designing an
operating force, support staff, or logistics package of specific size and
composition to meet a unique task or mission. Characteristics to examine when
task‑organizing the force include, but are not limited to: training,
experience, equipage, sustainability, operating environment, enemy threat,
and mobility (Army) The process of allocating available assets to subordinate
commanders and establishing their command and support relationships (FM 3‑0) TASL theater
authorized stockage list TASO terminal
area security officer, training and audiovisual support officer TASP The
Army Studies Program TASS tactical
air support section; The Army Study System ("The Army School
System" is incorrect.) TASSO tactical
special security office TASTA The
Administrative Support Theater Army TAT to
accompany troops (FM 3‑90.61) TATAWS tank‑antitank/assault
weapons requirements study TATS The Army Training
System, (TRADOC Pam 350‑70‑2) TATSA transportation
aviation test and support TAV total
asset visibility (FM 1‑02); technical assistance visit (FM 7‑1) TAW tactical
air wing (FM 90‑26) TAWS tactical
warfare center TB technical
bulletin (FM 3‑22.1, FM 90‑26; troop basis,
tuberculosis TB MED technical
bulletin, medical (FM 3‑90.1) TBA to
be activated TBAN to
be announced TBD to
be determined; terminal bomber defense TBGTA travel
by Government transportation authorized TBI to
be activated TBL through
bill of lading TBM tactical
ballistic missile; theater ballistic missile (FM 1‑02) TBMD tactical
ballistic missile defense; theater ballistic missile defense (FM 1‑02);
terminal ballistic missile defense TBMED technical
bulletin medical (FM 3‑21.20) TBMPGIP tactical
ballistic missile projected ground impact point (FM 1‑02) TBO transactions
by others TBOI tentative
basis of issue TBOS tracer
burst obscuration simulator (FM 3‑22.1) TBP to
be published (FM 3‑90.6, FM 90‑26, ARTEP 7‑91‑MTP) TC track
commander (FM 3‑21.20); tank commander (FM 7‑1,
FM 3‑90.1); training center, technical characteristics,
transaction code, Transportation Corps, trial counsel TC&D tactical
cover and deception (FM 7‑98) TCA terminal
control area TCAAP Twin
Cities Army Ammunition Plant TCC transportation
control card; transport control center; troop carrier command TCCPSWG tactical
command and control procedures
standardization working group TCF tactical
combat force (FM 1‑02); troop carrier forces TCGST tank crew gunnery skill test (FM 7‑1) |