direct support

A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force's request for assistance. Also called DS. See also close support; general support; mission; mutual support; support.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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direct support - a mission requiring one force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly the supported force's request for assistance

military mission, mission - an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters; "the planes were on a bombing mission"

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