tactical nuclear weapon employment

tactical nuclear weapon employment
The use of nuclear weapons by land, sea, or air forces against opposing forces, supporting installations or facilities, in support of operations that contribute to the accomplishment of a military mission of limited scope, or in support of the military commander

Military dictionary. 2000.

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