What is the meaning of in support of?

(DoD) Assisting or protecting another formation, unit, or organization while remaining under original control.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). in support of. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/in_support_of/definitions/1962129
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "in support of" http://smartdefine.org/in_support_of/definitions/1962129 (accessed September 20, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, in support of, Smart Define, viewed 20 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/in_support_of/definitions/1962129>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "in support of" 4 April 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/in_support_of/definitions/1962129>