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direct support
mil., logist. The support provided by a unit not attached to or under the command of the supported unit or formation, but required to give priority to the support required by that unit or formation. 2. In maritime usage, operations related to the protection of a specific force by other units, normally under the tactical control of that force. (UKR/NATO); Mission performed by the units of the Army Material Command, for the formations which are attached to them, with regard to maintenance, supplies, and technical assistance. (FRA)
USA A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance (JP 3-09.3) see also close support, general support, mission, mutual support, support
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