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{{PAGENAME}} stands for Combat Air Patrol. Combat Air Patrol can be an offensive or defensive force of fighters used in a space superiority or fleet defense role. | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' stands for Combat Air Patrol. Combat Air Patrol can be an offensive or defensive force of fighters used in a space superiority or fleet defense role. | ||
There are several variations of the classic Combat Air Patrol. | There are several variations of the classic Combat Air Patrol. | ||
Revision as of 19:09, 11 September 2010
CAP stands for Combat Air Patrol. Combat Air Patrol can be an offensive or defensive force of fighters used in a space superiority or fleet defense role.
There are several variations of the classic Combat Air Patrol.
- FORCAP (Forward Combat Air Patrol)
- A fighter sweep ahead of advancing forces
- TARCAP (Targeted Combat Air Patrol)
- Air Superiority Mission in a specific area
- BARCAP (Barrier Combat Air Patrol, or blockade)
- Blockade line fighter support and patrol
