Definition of the term 'rescue combat air patrol ' per official documentation of the United States Department of Defense.
rescue combat air patrol
An aircraft patrol provided over a combat search and rescue objective area for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft. Its primary mission is to protect the search and rescue task forces during recovery operations. Also called RESCAP. See also combat air patrol. (US DoD)
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