Offensive operations to destroy, disrupt, or neutralise enemy aircraft, missiles, launch platforms, and their supporting structures and systems both before and after launch, but as close to their source as possible. Offensive counterair operations range throughout enemy territory and are generally conducted at the initiative of friendly forces. These operations include attack operations, fighter sweep, escort, and suppression of enemy air defenses.

Offensive counterair operations range throughout enemy territory and are generally conducted at the initiative of friendly forces.