Air Force Supplement to the Department of Defense - Federation of ...

{Words in brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.}
active force protection
Measures to defend against or counter a perceived or actual threat and, if
necessary, to deny, defeat, or destroy hostile forces in the act of targeting Air
Force assets. (AFDD 3-10)
adversary
A party with whom one has a conflict, peaceful or otherwise. (AFDD 2)
agile combat support
The ability to create, protect, and sustain air and space forces across the full
range of military operations. It is the foundational and crosscutting United States
Air Force system of support that enables Air Force operational concepts and the
capabilities that distinguish air and space power-speed, flexibility, and global
perspective. Agile combat support is an Air Force Distinctive Capability. Also
known as ACS. (AFDD 4-0)
air and space forces
Forces that operate within the air and space mediums. This includes forces that
control or support those forces. (AFDD 2)
air and space PSYOP
Deliberate use of air and space power, in any of its lethal or nonlethal, kinetic or
nonkinetic, forms to achieve a psychological balance advantageous to friendly
forces and objectives. PSYOP may be used offensively or defensively
depending on the commander‟s intent and the current situation. (AFDD 3-13)
air bridge
An air refueling operation that extends the unrefueled range of aircraft transiting
from CONUS and a theater, or any two theaters. This operation reduces the
number of aircraft on the ground at forward staging bases, minimizes potential
en route maintenance delays, enables airlift assets to maximize their payloads,
and facilitates rapid transit of combat aircraft to area of operations. (AFDD 3-17)
air expeditionary force
An organizational structure to provide Air Force forces and support on a
rotational and thus relatively more predictable basis. They are composed of
force packages of capabilities that provide rapid and responsive airpower. Also
called AEF. (AFDD 1)
air expeditionary task force
The organizational manifestation of Air Force forces afield. The AETF provides a
joint force commander with a task-organized, integrated package with the
appropriate balance of force, sustainment, control, and force protection. Also
called AETF. (AFDD 1)
Air Force Emergency Management Program
The single, integrated Air Force program to coordinate and organize efforts to
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