Terrain Analysis Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org

terrain analysis

1.) The collection, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of geographic information on the natural and man-made features of the terrain, combined with other relevant factors, to predict the effect of the terrain on military operations.

In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Term Classification: intelligence

Source:

Department of Defence, Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

Term sourced from JP 2-03: Geospatial Intelligence Support to Joint Operations, updated October 2012 View source document

This term is marked as active and was last updated in 2015


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