Advance force operations

Definition
Advance force operations is

"[a]n operation which precedes the main effort in an objective area in order to prepare the objective for the main assault by conducting such operations as reconnaissance, seizure of supporting positions &mdash; including key network systems or nodes &mdash; pre-emplacement or clearing of weapons &mdash; such as minesweeping, preliminary bombardment, underwater demolitions, or cyber accesses and/or weapon implants &mdash; and air support."

Oveview
This term replaces Computer network exploitation (CNE)

"when used to describe cyberspace operations intended to support/facilitate a specific planned operation or set of operations via clandestine means, e.g., by delivery of software payloads that may facilitate preparation of the battlespace and/or provide effects in support of an operation."