(DoD) A temporary or standing organization of combatant ships, other than carriers, tailored for a specific tactical mission. Also called SAG. See group; mission.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). surface action group. Retrieved September 23, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/surface_action_group/definitions/1964228 |
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