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Terms for subject 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