support

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001584",
  "term": "support",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. The action of a force that aids, protects, complements, or sustains another force in accordance with a directive requiring such action.\n\n2. A unit that helps another unit in battle.\n\n3. An element of a command that assists, protects, or supplies other forces in combat.",
  "see_also": [
    "close support",
    "direct support",
    "general support",
    "mutual support"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 1, Vol 2"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/support/"
}