AIRHEAD LINE


Meaning of AIRHEAD LINE in English

A line denoting the limits of the objective area for an airborne assault. The airhead line is bounded by assault objectives that are operationally located to ensure that enemy fires cannot be brought to bear on the main objective and for friendly forces to conduct defensive operations in depth. See also airhead; assault phase; objective area. (JP 3-18)

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