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controlled firing area
An area in which ordnance firing is conducted under controlled conditions so as to eliminate hazard to aircraft in flight.
View Other DefinitionsAir Force special operations air detachment
A squadron-size headquarters that could be a composite organization composed of different Air Force special operations assets, normally subordinate to an Air Force special operations air component, joint special operations air component, joint special operations task force, or a joint task force.
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A flexible administrative and tactical unit composed of either two or more battalions or two or more squadrons.
View Other Definitionspreplanned mission request
A request for an air strike on a target that can be anticipated sufficiently in advance to permit detailed mission coordination and planning.
View Other Definitionspositive control
A method of airspace control that relies on positive identification, tracking, and direction of aircraft within an airspace, conducted with electronic means by an agency having the authority and responsibility therein.
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