Since technology and doctrine have changed over time, not all of them are in current use, or they may have been superseded by more modern terms.
Many of the terms below can be applied to combat in other environments although most often used in reference to land warfare.
These terms concern identification of means of combat to inflict damage on the opponent.
Firearms Crew-served, non-vehicle mounted weapons Guns Explosive ordnance causes damage through release of chemical energy.
These terms concern the type of use of aviation armed forces.