lock and load

ammunition

Weapon projectiles and charges

• magazineBound periodical with articles
• cartridgeSealed container for supplies
• bulletFired metal projectile

chamber · round · reload · firearm · rifle · pistol · shotgun · revolver · sidearm · handgun

prepare

Make ready beforehand

• readySuitable for use now
• primedMade ready beforehand
• alertWarning or watchfulness

poised · standing by · on deck · geared up · battle stations · action stations · mobilized · armed · cocked · set

commence

To set underway

• initiateTo set in motion
• engageActively participate or connect
• executeCarry out fully

launch · begin · start · activate · proceed · showtime · crunch time · kick off · get moving · roll out

deployment

Organized distribution of resources

• infantryGround combat troops
• tacticsMethods to achieve goals
• reconnaissanceInformation-gathering before action

platoon · squadron · battalion · combat · drill · maneuver · artillery · garrison · mission · briefing

resolve

Firmness of purpose

• gritDetermination or abrasive particles
• focusConcentrated attention point
• commitmentFirm pledge to act

game face · intensity · fortitude · steeled · motivated · psyched · fired up · pumped · driven · unwavering

• combat idiomsstab in the back, dodge a bullet, in the crosshairs, fire away, take a shot
• fighting wordsfight me, bring it, square up, throw hands, step outside
• getting readyget ready, readying, be prepared, equipping, gear up
• military commandsattention, halt, fall back, advance, attack
• gunfireshoot, gunshot, artillery fire, fire, gunfire