task force
Temporary working group
A task force is a temporary group assembled to address a specific problem or mission.
Military task forces combine units from different commands for particular operations.
In civilian contexts, a task force typically investigates an issue and recommends action: The mayor appointed a task force on housing affordability.
The term implies focused, time-limited work rather than permanent organization.
Appointed group for duties
- squadSmall working group
- unitIndividual part or measure
- teamOrganized cooperative unit
- panelDistinct flat section
detachment · contingent · delegation · working group · body · cadre · crew · assembly
Process of working
- objectivePurpose or goal
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- investigationFormal examination of facts
initiative · campaign · deployment · directive · charge · purpose · undertaking · goal
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
approach · methodology · execution · analysis · intelligence · reconnaissance · briefing · assessment
Expert in one field
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- consultantProfessional advice provider
- analystOne who examines systematically
- expertHighly skilled practitioner
investigator · authority · professional · liaison · stakeholder · representative · appointee · member
committee
Appointed group for duties
panel · detachment · contingent · delegation · working group · body · cadre · crew · assembly · cohort
operation
Process of working
- objectivePurpose or goal
- mandateFormal authoritative directive
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
investigation · initiative · campaign · deployment · directive · charge · purpose · undertaking · goal · target
planning
Arranging for future events
- tacticsMethods to achieve goals
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
blueprint · approach · methodology · execution · analysis · intelligence · reconnaissance · briefing · assessment · response
specialist
Expert in one field
- advisorOne who gives guidance
- consultantProfessional advice provider
- analystOne who examines systematically
expert · investigator · authority · professional · liaison · stakeholder · representative · appointee · member · chair
- Police Unitspatrol unit, SWAT, SWAT team, homicide unit, detective unit
- Investigative BodiesFBI, CIA, DEA, ATF, NSA
- groupsteam, teams, group, club, clubs
- workplacehours, cubicle, desk job, holiday party, desk
- criminal investigationsinvestigations, crime scene, crime scenes, crime scene investigation, crime scene analysis
- FBIFBI, agent, special agent, bureau, FBI Academy
task forcegeneral assembly
Complete organizational meeting
general counsel · ministry · umbrella organization · conglomerate