(DoD) The estimate of damage resulting from the application of lethal or nonlethal military force. Battle damage assessment is composed of physical damage assessment, functional damage assessment, and target system assessment. Also called BDA. See also combat assessment.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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