Offensive Counterair (OCA) is defined as "offensive operations to destroy, disrupt, or neutralize enemy aircraft, missiles, launch platforms, and their supporting structures and systems both before and after launch, but as close to their source as possible" (JP 1-02). OCA is the preferred method of countering air and missile threats, since it attempts to defeat the enemy closer to its source and typically enjoys the initiative. OCA comprises attack operations, sweep, escort, and suppression/destruction of enemy air defense. COUNT 4
QSN1 What does the abbreviation OCA stand for?  ANS1 Offensive Counterair QSN2 What is the function or definition of the OCA according to JP 1-02? ANS2 offensive operations to destroy, disrupt, or neutralize enemy aircraft, missiles, launch platforms QSN3 OCA is the preferred method of defeating what kind of attacks?  ANS3 air and missile threats QSN4 What is one of the important functions of the OCA in dealing with attacks?  ANS4 suppression/destruction of enemy air defense