military mission

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Definition

Noun: 1. A specific task or operation assigned to a military unit by a higher command: A "military mission" refers to a defined objective or duty given to armed forces, often involving strategic or tactical goals. It is a core concept in military planning and execution.

Usage
  • The term "military mission" is used to describe the primary purpose or assignment for a group of soldiers, pilots, sailors, or a specific unit. It emphasizes the official, ordered nature of the task.
  • It is commonly used in contexts discussing strategy, deployment, and military history.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The special forces team completed their covert military mission behind enemy lines.
    • The general outlined the new military mission to secure the humanitarian corridor.
    • Their military mission was to gather intelligence on the enemy's movements.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be on a military mission": To be actively engaged in carrying out an assigned operation.
    • The squadron was on a military mission and could not be contacted.
  • "the success/failure of a military mission": Used to evaluate the outcome of the operation.
    • The success of the military mission depended on precise timing and coordination.
Variants and Related Words
  • Mission (n): A broader term for any important assignment or task, not exclusively military (e.g., a diplomatic mission, a space mission).
  • Operation (n): Often used synonymously with "military mission" in a tactical context (e.g., a search-and-rescue operation).
  • Assignment (n): A general term for a task or piece of work allocated to someone.
Synonyms
  • Operation: A planned military activity.
  • Campaign: A series of military operations aimed at achieving a particular goal in a war.
  • Task: A piece of work to be done or undertaken.
Related Phrases
  • Mission-critical: Of the utmost importance to the success of the mission.
    • Securing the bridge was a mission-critical objective.
  • Mission accomplished: A phrase declaring the successful completion of a mission.
    • The commander signaled "mission accomplished" after the target was destroyed.
Notes
  • The term "military mission" specifically denotes an official, organized task within a chain of command. It is distinct from a personal goal or a non-military undertaking.
Noun
  1. an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
    • the planes were on a bombing mission

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