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network warfare support
Actions tasked by or under direct control of an operational commander to search
for, intercept, identify, and locate or localize sources of access and vulnerability
for the purpose of immediate threat recognition, targeting, planning, and conduct
of future operations. Also called NS. (AFDD 3-13)
no-strike list
A list of geographic areas, complexes, or installations not planned for capture or
destruction. Attacking these may violate the law of armed conflict or interfere
with friendly relations with indigenous personnel or governments. Also called
NSL. (JP 1-02) [The no-strike list is a list of geographic areas, complexes,
installations, or personnel not planned for capture or destruction. Attacking
personnel may violate LOAC or interfere with friendly relations with indigenous
personnel or governments.] [AFDD 3-60] {Words in brackets apply only to the Air
Force and are offered for clarity.}
node
A tangible entity that is a physical, functional, or behavioral element of a system.
(AFDD 2)
non-kinetic
Relating to actions that produce effects without direct use of the force or energy
of moving objects, including such means as electromagnetic radiation, directed
energy, information operations, etc. (AFDD 3-60)
offensive counterair
Offensive operations to destroy, disrupt, or neutralize enemy aircraft, missiles,
launch platforms, and their supporting structures and systems both before and
after launch, but as close to their source as possible. Offensive counterair
operations range throughout enemy territory and are generally conducted at the
initiative of friendly forces. These operations include attack operations, fighter
sweep, escort, and suppression of enemy air defenses. Also called OCA. See
also counterair; defensive counterair; operation. Also called OCA. (JP 1-02)
[Offensive counterair operations range throughout enemy territory and are
generally conducted at the initiative of friendly forces.] [AFDD 3-01] {Words in
brackets apply only to the Air Force and are offered for clarity.}
offensive counterspace.
Operations to preclude an adversary from exploiting space to their advantage.
Also called OCS. (AFDD 3-14.1)
offensive force protection
Proactive measures taken to deny, defeat, or destroy hostile forces who
currently are not committed to direct hostile activity but whose intent is to target
Air Force assets not currently engaged in combat operations. (AFDD 3-10)
on-scene commander
The person designated to coordinate the personnel recovery efforts at the
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