Definition

1. Noun:
   • A military operation with a specific combat objective: A "combat mission" is a specific task or assignment given to military forces that involves engaging in armed conflict. The primary purpose is to achieve a tactical or strategic military goal, such as attacking an enemy position, defending a location, or capturing personnel or equipment.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The squadron was assigned a dangerous combat mission behind enemy lines.
  • Completing the combat mission required precise coordination and courage.
  • The pilot flew over twenty combat missions during the war.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on a combat mission": to be actively engaged in carrying out a military operation involving fighting.
  • The special forces unit was on a combat mission to disrupt enemy supply routes.

Variants and Related Words

• Mission (n): A specific task or duty assigned to an individual or group. While a "mission" can be non-military, a "combat mission" specifically involves fighting.
• Combat (n/v): As a noun, it means armed fighting; as a verb, it means to fight or struggle against.

Synonyms

• Military operation: A coordinated action by armed forces.
• Battle assignment: A task given to forces involved in a battle.

Related Phrases

• Combat-ready: Prepared and equipped for immediate engagement in battle.
  • The troops were combat-ready for their next mission.
• Mission-critical: Of the utmost importance to the success of the mission.
  • Securing the bridge was a mission-critical objective.

Related Idioms

• A mission accomplished: A phrase used to indicate that a goal or task has been successfully completed. (Note: This idiom is broader and not exclusive to combat.)
  • After neutralizing the threat, the commander reported it as a mission accomplished.

Noun

1. a mission to capture or defend something