(DoD) A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force's request for assistance. Also called DS. See also close support; general support; mission; mutual support; support.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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