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TeachMeFinance.com - explain close air support close air support 'close air support' is an military term meaning '(DOD) Air action by fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft against hostile targets that are in close proximity to friendly forces and that require detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of those forces. Also called CAS. See also air interdiction; air support; immediate mission request; preplanned mission request'. Previous 5 Terms: clear - clearance capacity clearance decontamination- clearance rate clearing operation - Next 5 Terms: close support close support area_ close-controlled air interception closed area _ closure Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.