dca

Glossary GL-2 JP 3-0 DCA defensive counterair DOD Department of Defense DODD Department of Defense directive DODI Department of Defense instruction DOS Department of State DSCA defense support of civil authorities DSPD defense support…

…The AADC is responsible for defensive counterair (DCA) (which includes both air and missile threats) operations. The AADC must identify those volumes of airspace and control measures that support and enhance DCA operations, identify required airspace…

…Close coordination and synchronization between DCA and OCA operations to counter the missile threat is essential. DCA (both air and missile defense) is essential to the protection function described in paragraph 6, “Protection.” (b) OCA operations…

…on physical security measures, refer to JP 3-10, Joint Security Operations in Theater. (2) Defensive Counterair. DCA encompasses active and passive measures for air and missile defense that contribute to force protection by detecting, identifying…