AIR CONTROL OPERATIONS


Meaning of AIR CONTROL OPERATIONS in English

The employment of air forces, supported by ground and naval forces, as appropriate, to achieve military objectives in vital airspace areas. Such operations include destruction of enemy air and surface-to-air forces, interdiction of enemy air operations, protection of vital air lines of communications, and the establishment of local military superiority in areas of air operations. See also operation. (JP 3-18)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.