(DoD) A geographical area wherein a commander is directly capable of influencing operations by maneuver or fire support systems normally under the commander's command or control.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). area of influence. Retrieved September 22, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/area_of_influence/definitions/1960392 |
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