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OFFENSIVE COUNTER AIR OPERATION [1 record]

Record 1 2006-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Operations (Air Forces)
DEF

An operation mounted to destroy, disrupt or limit enemy air power as close to its source as possible.

OBS

offensive counter air operation: term and definition standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • offensive counterair operation
  • offensive counter air

French

Domaine(s)
  • Opérations (Forces aériennes)
DEF

Opération conduite en vue de détruire, désorganiser ou limiter la puissance aérienne ennemie, aussi près que possible de ses bases.

OBS

opération offensive contre le potentiel aérien : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
DEF

Operación que se realiza con objeto de destruir, desorganizar o limitar el potencial aéreo enemigo, tan cerca de sus bases como sea posible.

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