denial measure

denial measure

An action to hinder or deny the enemy the use of space, personnel, or facilities. It may include destruction, removal, contamination, or erection of obstructions.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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This publication also modified definitions of the terms barrier, denial measure, mine, and obstacle.
* A Phase 1, 2, or 3 fight, possibly facing aggressive anti-access and area denial measures that might include deliberate defense in depth and complex layers of improvised explosive devices.