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Military
(74177 entries)
counter-terrorism
All offensive measures taken to neutralize terrorism before and after hostile acts are carried out. Note: such measures include those counterforce activities justified for the defence of individuals as well as containment measures implemented by military forces or civilian organizations.
Counter-Terrorism Database
MIO
Counter-Terrorism Database
MO
CA
counterair
CAA
counterair aircraft
CAINT
counterair and interdiction
CAO
counterair operations
CAOC
counterair operations center
counterattack
catk
counterattack
(to)
To react in an offensive way in order to: 1. either destroy an enemy committed in an attack, stop him at least while inflicting losses and regaining psychological advantage on him; 2. or restoring the integrity of a disposition by destroying or, at least, driving out the enemy committed in it.
(FRA)
counterattack
Attack by a part or all of a defending force against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost or cutting off or destroying enemy advance units, and with the general objective of denying to the enemy the attainment of his purpose in attacking. In sustained defensive operations, it is undertaken to restore the battle position and is directed at limited objectives
CF
counterattack force
CB
counterbattery
counterbattery
cbtry
counterbattery fire
Fire delivered for the purpose of destroying or neutralizing indirect fire weapon systems.
CBIO
counterbattery intelligence officer
CBO
counterbattery officer
COBRA
counterbattery radar
CB
counterbombardment
CC
counterclockwise
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