(DoD) The process of attaining an accurate characterization of detected objects in the operational environment sufficient to support an engagement decision. Also called CID.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). combat identification. Retrieved October 1, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/combat_identification/definitions/1960850 |
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| MLA | Military Dictionary (DoD). "combat identification" 4 April 2011. Web. 1 October 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/combat_identification/definitions/1960850> |