Acronyms/Terminology Flashcards

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TPA

A

Torbian Peoples Army

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2
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AI and AO

A

Area of Interest
Area of Operations

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3
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ROT/ROTA

A

Republic of Torbia Army

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4
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MDL

A

Military Demarcation Line

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5
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IADS

A

Integrated Air Defence System

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6
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PAMI

A

Primary Area of Military Interest

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7
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AACCE

A

Army Aviation Command and Control Element

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8
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CASEVAC vs AME?

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CASEVAC = Casualty evacuation
- Is an impromptu response likely from a nearby airborne asset

AME - Aeromedical Evacuation
- A dedicated aircraft is ready and specially equipped on short notice to move

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9
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Support zone vs battle zone vs disrupt zone

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Support zone
- Rear ech, where our logistics assets can manoeuvre to support the front line
Battle zone
- Where FR/EN forces engage in direct war fighting
Disrupt zone
- Beyond the FEBA, used to target EN logistics assets

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10
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Explain the symbols for division, brigade, battalion and company

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DIV = XXX (3 Brigades)
BRIG = X
BAT = III (3 Companies)
COM = I

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11
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Explain the difference between CCA and CAS:

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CCA = Close combat attack
- When the airborne asset has a detailed understanding of the friendly SOM so that positive deconfliction is not required

CAS = Close air support
- When the airborne asset is unfamiliar with the detailed FF SOM, fires coordinated by JTAC/JFO IOT avoid frat

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12
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LOA vs ALOA

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LOA = Limit of Advance
ALOA = Air LOA

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13
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Engagement criteria vs bypass criteria:

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Engagement criteria:
- If engaged by a target, the mission/risk value is considered IOT target the vehicle (opportunity targets too good to miss)

Bypass criteria:
- When engaged by a target, if it fits within the requirements its will by bypassed and reported (Target isn’t juicy enough)

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14
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CCIR vs PIR

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CCIR = Commander critical information requirement

PIR = Priority Intelligence Requirement

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15
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FSCL

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Fire support control line

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16
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AA vs HA vs EA

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AA = Assembly Area
HA = Holding Area
EA = Engagement Area

17
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ACP vs CP vs BP vs IP vs OP vs FP

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ACP = Airspace control points
CP = Check point
BP = Battle position
IP = Initial point
OP = Observation Point
FP = Firing point

18
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LZ vs PZ

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LZ = Landing zone
PZ = Pickup zone

19
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MSR vs ASR vs SSR

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MSR = Main supply route
ASR = Alternate supply route
SSR = ?

20
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SHORAD

A

Short range air defence

21
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SPAAGs

A

Self propelled anti aircraft guns

22
Q

MANPAD

A

Man portable air Defense

23
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NAI

A

Named Area of Interest

24
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ADR

A

Audible Detection Range

25
TIC vs AAO vs RIP
Troops in Contact Air Assault Operations Relief in Place
26
TAR vs TER
Target Acquisition Radar Target Engagement Radar