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conflict

Military; General military

An armed struggle or clash between organized groups within a nation or between nations in order to achieve limited political or military objectives. Although regular forces are often involved, ...

expeditionary force

Military; General military

An armed force organized to accomplish a specific objective in a foreign country.

amphibious vehicle launching area

Military; General military

An area, in the vicinity of and to seaward of the line of departure, to which landing ships proceed and launch amphibious vehicles.

gap

Military; General military

An area within a minefield or obstacle belt, free of live mines or obstacles, whose width and direction will allow a friendly force to pass through in tactical formation.

denied area

Military; General military

An area under enemy or unfriendly control in which friendly forces cannot expect to operate successfully within existing operational constraints and force capabilities.

tactical assembly area

Military; General military

An area that is generally out of the reach of light artillery and the location where units make final preparations (pre-combat checks and inspections) and rest, prior to moving to the line of ...