Forward operating base — Logar, Afghanistan. A forward operating base (FOB) is any secured forward military position, commonly a military base, that is used to support tactical operations. A FOB may or may not contain an airfield, hospital, or other facilities. The base… … Wikipedia
Forward Operating Base — Base opérationnelle avancée Base opérationnelle avancée de Logar, Afghanistan. Une base opérationnelle avancée (en anglais forward operating base ou FOB) est une base militaire sécurisée et fortifiée, située en avant poste, et qui sert de support … Wikipédia en Français
forward operating base — An airfield used to support tactical operations without establishing full support facilities. The base may be used for an extended time period. Support by a main operating base will be required to provide backup support for a forward operating… … Military dictionary
advanced operations base — In special operations, a small temporary base established near or within a joint special operations area to command, control, and/or support training or tactical operations. Facilities are normally austere. The base may be ashore or afloat. If… … Military dictionary
main operations base — In special operations, a base established by a joint force special operations component commander or a subordinate special operations component commander in friendly territory to provide sustained command and control, administration, and… … Military dictionary
Forward Operating Base Chapman — See also: Camp Chapman attack Soldiers pose at FOB Chapman in July 2002. Forward Operating Base Chapman, also called Camp Chapman, is a military base located at the site of a former Afghan army installation that is currently being used by the… … Wikipedia
Forward Operating Base Abu Ghraib — FOB Abu Ghraib was a United States Army Forward Operating Base in the city of Abu Ghraib, Iraq. The FOB housed the Abu Ghraib prison, holding over 7,000 detainees during its peak in 2004. FOB Abu Ghraib (BGN/PCGN romanization: Abū Ghurayb; أبو… … Wikipedia
Forward Operating Base — FOB, temporary airfield that supports tactical operations but does not have full support systems (military) … English contemporary dictionary
special forces operations base — A command, control, and support base established and operated by a special forces group or battalion from organic and attached resources. The base commander and his staff coordinate and synchronize the activities of subordinate and forward… … Military dictionary
Base opérationnelle avancée — de Logar, Afghanistan. Une base opérationnelle avancée (en anglais forward operating base ou FOB) est une base militaire sécurisée et fortifiée, située en avant poste, et qui sert de support aux opérations tactiques. Une base opérationnelle… … Wikipédia en Français
