Every attempt has been made to standardize the terminology of status descriptions and minimize the overall number of descriptions while simultaneously allowing for the widest range of activities with every appropriate connotation. Even so, it will be possible to endlessly debate the aptness of the descriptions assigned to many situations. Some of the more important status descriptions are explained below. If combat is occurring, it is at a low intensity in comparison to the size of the unit and the standards of the theater. See also attacking and in transit.
Initial date given for arrival normally pertains to lead elements of the unit.
See also captures and entering. See also advancing and engaged. Unit seizes objective as result of attack. See also entering. Unit is involved in attacking and defending during the span of time, or in attacking or defending combined with periods of lower intensity combat.