antisubmarine

antisubmarine
Intended for use against submarines.

A depth charge is an antisubmarine weapon.


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  • antisubmarine — adjective defensive against enemy submarines • Similar to: ↑defensive * * * | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ at anti I+ adjective Etymology: anti (I) + submarine : designed or waged to destroy submarines …   Useful english dictionary

  • antisubmarine air distant support — Antisubmarine air support at a distance from, but directly related to, specific convoys or forces …   Military dictionary

  • Antisubmarine Development Detachment, Atlantic Fleet — The Antisubmarine Development Detachment, Atlantic Fleet (ASDEVLANT) was a U.S. Navy detachment located at Quonset Point, Rhode Island. The detachment was responsible for the study and development of antisubmarine gear during World War II.The… …   Wikipedia

  • antisubmarine action — An operation by one or more antisubmarine capable ships, submarines, or aircraft (or a combination thereof) against a particular enemy submarine …   Military dictionary

  • antisubmarine barrier — The line formed by a series of static devices or mobile units arranged for the purpose of detecting, denying passage to, or destroying hostile submarines. See also antisubmarine patrol …   Military dictionary

  • antisubmarine close air support — Air operations for the antisubmarine warfare protection of a supported force …   Military dictionary

  • antisubmarine operation — Operation contributing to the conduct of antisubmarine warfare …   Military dictionary

  • antisubmarine patrol — The systematic and continuing investigation of an area or along a line to detect or hamper submarines, used when the direction of submarine movement can be established. See also antisubmarine barrier …   Military dictionary

  • antisubmarine support operation — An operation conducted by an antisubmarine force in the area around a force or convoy, in areas through which the force or convoy is passing, or in defense of geographic areas. Support operations may be completely coordinated with those of the… …   Military dictionary

  • antisubmarine warfare forces — Forces organized primarily for antisubmarine action. May be composed of surface ships, aircraft, submarines, or any combination of these, and their supporting systems …   Military dictionary

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