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Direct Support

Date of Publication:

6/22/2018

Definition:

A mission requiring a force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly to the supported force’s request for assistance. Also called DS.

Source of Definition:

DOD Instruction 6000.11: Patient Movement

Last Updated: December 05, 2018
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