An air defense zone established around an air base and limited to the engagement envelope of short-range air defense weapons systems defending that base. Base defense zones have specific entry, exit, and identification, friend or foe procedures established. Also called BDZ. (JP 3-10)
BASE DEFENSE ZONE
Meaning of BASE DEFENSE ZONE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012