air interdiction

Air interdiction is the use of aircraft to attack tactical ground targets that are not in close proximity to friendly ground forces. It differs from close air support because it does not directly support ground operations and is not closely coordinated with ground units. Unlike strategic bombing, air interdiction is not meant as an independent air campaign; its ultimate purpose is still to allow ground operations rather than to defeat an enemy by air power alone.
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Air operations conducted to destroy, neutralize, or delay the enemy's military potential before it can be brought to bear effectively against friendly forces at such distance from friendly forces that detailed integration of each air mission with the fire and movement of friendly forces is not required. 1/2/73

Opérations aériennes dont le but est de détruire ou de neutraliser le potentiel militaire ennemi avant qu'il ne puisse agir efficacement contre les forces amies, à une distance telle des forces amies qu'une intégration détaillée de chaque mission aérienne avec leurs feux ou leurs mouvements n'est pas nécessaire. 1/2/73