Meanwhile, desert winds were kicking up sheets of dust and debris, which interfered with visibility and would complicate any attempt to scramble air support.

同时，阵阵沙漠风刮起了层层灰尘和碎片，这导致能见度下降，也难以寻求任何空中支援。

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SCALPEL is a small weapon system that offers precision engagement while minimizing the potential for collateral damage in close air support and urban environments.

SCALPEL是一种小型武器系统，能够提供精确作战能力，并且最小化近距离空中支援和城市环境中作战造成间接伤害的可能。

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Where is the air support?

空中支援到哪去了？

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The support troops perform a variety of functions such as mine clearance, equipment servicing, construction,air support, medical services and many others.

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"As the engagement went on and the enemy continued with strong fire, air support was called for."

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The B-1 is a strategic bomber that was not originally designed to provide direct air support to ground forces, which was the mission in this instance.

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The South and East Wales Police Air Support Unit leased the aircraft from Veritair.

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The F-35 can be used for other functions, such as close air support for ground troops.

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Others outside government suggest that 50, 000 to 60, 000 could do it, given robust air support.

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