striking force
Combat assault capability
A striking force is a military unit assembled and positioned to deliver a decisive offensive blow.
The term emphasizes readiness and concentrated power—troops held in reserve until deployed at a critical moment: The general committed his striking force to break through enemy lines.
The concept extends to any group organized for swift, forceful action.
- impactForceful contact or consequence
- blowMove air forcefully
- punchStrike with fist
- momentumProduct of mass, velocity
- assaultViolent offensive act
thrust · shock · shock and awe · power · battalion · commando · special ops · hit squad · crack team · raid · offensive · hammer · collision · knockout · blunt instrument · muscle · brigade · taskforce
striking forcerear guard
Troops covering a retreat
home guard · territorial defense · occupation force · peacekeeping force · reserve force
striking forcesupport unit
Group providing assistance
rear echelon · fixed position · supply line · medical corps · engineering corps
striking forcedefensive position
Fortified spot for resistance
fortification · bunker · passive defense · entrenchment · stronghold
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