frontal attack

An offensive maneuver in which the main action is directed against the front of the enemy forces.

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(DOD, NATO) 1. An offensive maneuver in which the main action is directed against the front of the enemy forces. 2. (DOD only) In air intercept, an attack by an interceptor aircraft that terminates with a heading crossing angle greater than 135 degrees.