military maneuvers
Troops practicing tactics
Military maneuvers are large-scale training exercises in which armed forces practice combat operations, troop movements, and tactical coordination under simulated wartime conditions.
The term also applies to strategic repositioning of forces: Russian military maneuvers near the border raised alarm.
Figuratively, any calculated tactical moves may be called maneuvers: political maneuvers, legal maneuvers.
- war gamesSimulated combat training
- flankingAt the sides of
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- mobilizationOrganizing for action
- war footingState of military readiness
drills · feint · diversion · encirclement · troop transport · counterattack · tactical retreat · simulations · live-fire exercises · boots on the ground · troop movements · staging areas · forward operating base · theater of operations · camouflage · combined arms · shock and awe · advance
military maneuverscombat operations
Active military engagement
armed conflict · battle · war · military engagement · shooting war
military maneuversdiplomatic negotiations
Formal interstate dialogue
peace talks · civilian life · peacekeeping · demilitarization · disarmament
military maneuversdemobilization
Ending wartime military readiness
garrison duty · ceasefire · troop withdrawal · disarmament · standing down
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