Field Manual / Acronyms / FOB
FOB
ACRONYMForward Operating Base
A secured base near the operational area that supports units in the field.
Often said as a word: "fob".
On air
“Hammer Six, Bravo Two-One, arriving at the FOB in ten mikes. Over.”
“Bravo Two-One, roger, report at FOB gate. Out.”
In conversation
The FOB has a clinic, a DFAC and a motor pool.
A forward operating base is larger than a combat outpost.
We spent two weeks at the FOB before moving forward.