army operations
Troops in action
Army operations are the organized activities and maneuvers conducted by ground military forces to achieve strategic or tactical objectives.
The term encompasses combat missions, troop movements, logistics, and support functions: The general briefed commanders on upcoming army operations in the region.
In military planning, operations are distinguished from strategy (overall goals) and tactics (individual engagements).
- boots on the groundMilitary presence in area
- supply chainsNetworks moving goods to market
- command structureOrder-giving hierarchy
- chain of commandFormal authority hierarchy
- search and destroyTactical elimination mission
mission planning · transportation networks · field hospitals · after-action review · contingency planning · exit strategy · counterintelligence · medical evacuation · collateral damage · hearts and minds · ambush tactics · shock and awe · urban warfare · fog of war · threat assessment · equipment maintenance · war gaming · close-quarters combat
army operationscivilian life
Non-military everyday existence
humanitarian aid · diplomatic negotiations · business operations · commercial enterprise · domestic affairs
army operationsgarrison duty
Military base assignment
demobilization · ceasefire · troop withdrawal · training exercises · armistice
army operationspeace negotiations
Diplomatic talks ending conflict
diplomatic resolution · armistice · peace accords · treaty signing · disarmament
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