An airfield used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period. Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a forward operating base. Also called FOB. (JP 3-09.3)
FORWARD OPERATING BASE
Meaning of FORWARD OPERATING BASE in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012