Definitions
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- adjective military Attacking the
air force of an opposing power.
Etymologies
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Examples
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On the contrary, the OPFOR must still execute offensive counterair missions.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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Therefore, they must concentrate overwhelming fighter and attack helicopter strength to provide top cover and also intensify offensive counterair action in the sector.
FM 100-61 Chptr 4 Army Group Offensive Operations United States Army 1998
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This is not to say that offensive counterair actions and actions against surviving nuclear missiles or precision weapons would cease after the completion of the long-range fire strike.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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In the past, it was unlikely that substantial numbers of aircraft would be able to switch roles, from the counterair battle to offensive air support.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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In the past, it was unlikely that substantial numbers of aircraft would be able to switch roles, from the counterair battle to offensive air support.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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This is not to say that offensive counterair actions and actions against surviving nuclear missiles or precision weapons would cease after the completion of the long-range fire strike.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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The air defense (counterair) operation can also provide protection for aircraft and missile systems conducting the long-range fire strike and ground maneuver forces striving to penetrate rapidly into enemy territory.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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Therefore, they must concentrate overwhelming fighter and attack helicopter strength to provide top cover and also intensify offensive counterair action in the sector.
FM 100-61 Chptr 4 Army Group Offensive Operations United States Army 1998
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The air defense (counterair) operation is a component of a strategic operation in a theater.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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The air defense (counterair) operation can also provide protection for aircraft and missile systems conducting the long-range fire strike and ground maneuver forces striving to penetrate rapidly into enemy territory.
FM 100-61 Chptr 10 Air Support United States Army 1998
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