#defensive_measure__defensivemeasure__defense military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies; "they died in the defense of Stalingrad"; "they were developed for the defense program"
supertype: #military_action__action a military engagement; "he saw action in Korea"
subtype: #umbrella.defensive_measure a formation of military planes maintained over ground operations or targets; "an air umbrella over England"
subtype: #air_defense__airdefense defensive measures designed to destroy attacking enemy aircraft or missiles or to nullify their effectiveness
subtype: #active_air_defense air defense by the use aircraft or missiles or artillery or electronic countermeasures
subtype: #passive_air_defense__passiveairdefense air defense by the use of deception or dispersion or protective construction
subtype: #stand.defensive_measure a defensive effort; "the army made a final stand at the Rhone"
subtype: #repulsion__standoff the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
subtype: #hasty_defense__hastydefense__hasty_defence__hastydefence a defense organized while in contact with the enemy or when time is limited
subtype: #deliberate_defense__deliberate_defence a defensive organized before contact is made with the enemy and while time for organization is available; usually includes a fortified zone (with pillboxes) and communication systems
subtype: #fortification__strengthening the act of fortifying or strengthening defenses
subtype: #chemical_defense__chemical_defence procedures involved in taking defensive measures against attacks using chemical agents
subtype: #minelaying__mining laying explosive mines in concealed places to destroy enemy personnel and equipment
subtype: #biological_warfare_defense__BW_defense defense against biological warfare
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