The use of preponderantly indigenous military forces on projects useful to the local population at all levels in such fields as education, training, public works, agriculture, transportation, communications, health, sanitation, and others contributing to economic and social development, which would also serve to improve the standing of the military forces with the population. (US forces may at times advise or engage in military civic actions in overseas areas.)
MILITARY CIVIC ACTION
Meaning of MILITARY CIVIC ACTION in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012