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counterforce
(redirected from Counterforce strike)

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coun·ter·force  (kountr-fôrs, -frs)
n.
A contrary or opposing force, especially a military force capable of destroying the nuclear armaments of an enemy.

The employment of strategic air and missile forces in an effort to destroy, or render impotent, selected military capabilities of an enemy force under any of the circumstances by which hostilities may be initiated.


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The requirements for success would also tend to be more stringent than for non-NBC counterforce strikes.
 
 
 
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