broadcast-controlled air interception
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broadcast-controlled air interception
An interception in which the interceptor is given a continuous broadcast of information concerning an enemy raid and effects interception without further control. The interceptors are not closely controlled. This form of interception is resorted to when there is a mass raid and it is not possible to vector all the interceptors onto the target. This method is now not in vogue.
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