What is the meaning of airborne alert?

(DoD, NATO) A state of aircraft readiness wherein combat-equipped aircraft are airborne and ready for immediate action. See also fighter cover. (DoD) It is designed to reduce reaction time and to increase survivability. See also combat air patrol; fighter cover; ground alert.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). airborne alert. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/airborne_alert/definitions/1960226
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "airborne alert" http://smartdefine.org/airborne_alert/definitions/1960226 (accessed September 22, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, airborne alert, Smart Define, viewed 22 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/airborne_alert/definitions/1960226>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "airborne alert" 4 April 2011. Web. 22 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/airborne_alert/definitions/1960226>