FORWARD OPERATING BASE


Meaning of FORWARD OPERATING BASE in English

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)

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