Barrier combat air patrol
Barrier Combat Air Patrol
Barrier Combat Air Patrol (BARCAP) is a type of combat air patrol mission.
Pronunciation: /ˈbærɪər kəˈmæt eər pəˈtrəʊl/
Etymology: The term is derived from the English words "barrier", "combat", "air", and "patrol". "Barrier" comes from the Old French barriere, meaning "obstacle"; "combat" is from the Latin combattere, meaning "to fight"; "air" is from the Old French air, meaning "atmosphere"; and "patrol" is from the French patrouiller, meaning "to patrol".
A Barrier Combat Air Patrol (BARCAP) is an air patrol mission where aircraft establish a barrier at a certain distance from a protected force, preventing enemy aircraft from reaching the force. The barrier is usually established in the expected direction of enemy attack.
Related Terms
- Combat Air Patrol (CAP): A type of flying mission where aircraft patrol a certain area to protect it from enemy aircraft.
- High Value Airborne Asset Protection (HVAAP): A mission where aircraft protect high-value airborne assets, such as Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft.
- Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C): A system where aircraft are used to detect enemy aircraft, ships, and vehicles, and to control friendly forces.
- Air Interdiction (AI): A mission where aircraft prevent the movement of enemy forces by destroying or disrupting their means of transportation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Barrier combat air patrol
- Wikipedia's article - Barrier combat air patrol
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