(DoD) Those parts of the ocean operating areas nearest to, but not necessarily in, the objective area. They are assigned to naval support carrier strike groups, surface action groups, surface action units, and certain logistic combat service support elements.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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