combat maneuvers
Wartime tactical actions
Combat maneuvers are tactical movements and actions performed by military forces during battle or training exercises.
The term encompasses everything from infantry positioning and flanking movements to coordinated vehicle formations and aerial dogfighting techniques.
In gaming and martial arts contexts, combat maneuvers often refer to specific offensive or defensive actions a character or fighter can execute: The pilot executed a series of evasive combat maneuvers to shake the pursuer.
- parryDefensive blade deflection
- encircleSurround on all sides
- pincer movementTwo-pronged tactical encirclement
- reconnoiterMilitary preliminary survey
- strikeForceful impact or stoppage
defensive stance · charge · shock and awe · block · feint · flank · entrench · ambush · blitz · counter · reposition · enfilade · fortify · sortie · tactical withdrawal · dodge · shield · close quarters
- flight simulationcockpit, flight controls, flight simulator, joystick, landing
- RPG mechanicsmin-maxing, level up, XP, HP, power leveling
- military tacticstactics, flanking, ambush, battle formations, encirclement
- naval gamesBattleship, fleet command, sea battle, naval warfare, depth charges
- GURPSadvantages, disadvantages, attributes, skills, critical success
- infantry tacticsbattle drills, defensive positions, ambush tactics, flanking, bayonet charge
combat maneuversstreet fighting
Unregulated urban combat
mob violence · free-for-all · disarray · panic · rout
combat maneuversretreat
Sanctuary or withdrawal
withdrawal · surrender · capitulation · defensive positions · standing down
combat maneuverspeace negotiations
Diplomatic talks ending conflict
ceasefire · armistice · peacekeeping · demilitarization · disarmament
combat, maneuver, combats, combated, combating, combatant, combatants, combative, combatively