(DoD) In air defense, an attack with guns or air-to-air missiles by an interceptor aircraft, or the launch of an air defense missile by air defense artillery and the missile's subsequent travel to intercept.
(DoD) A tactical conflict, usually between opposing lower echelons maneuver forces. See also battle; campaign.
(DoD) A tactical conflict, usually between opposing lower echelons maneuver forces. See also battle; campaign.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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