Definition

1. Noun:
   • The academic discipline studying warfare: "Military science" refers to the systematic study of the principles, methods, and technologies used in warfare, including strategy, tactics, logistics, and the organization of armed forces.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • He holds a degree in military science from the national defense academy.
  • The course covers the fundamentals of military science, from historical battles to modern strategy.

Advanced Usage

• "Applied military science": The practical application of theoretical principles to real-world military planning and operations.
  • The general's success was attributed to his deep knowledge of applied military science.

Variants and Related Words

• Military strategy (n): The art and science of planning and conducting large-scale military operations.
• Military tactics (n): The science and art of organizing and employing fighting forces on or near the battlefield.
• Military doctrine (n): A formal expression of military knowledge and thought that an army accepts as relevant at a given time.

Synonyms

• The art of war: A classical term for the study of warfare, often associated with strategy.
• War studies: An academic field closely related to military science, often with a broader interdisciplinary focus.

Related Phrases

• "To study military science": To engage in the formal academic pursuit of this discipline.
  • She decided to study military science to better understand national defense.

Related Idioms

Noun

1. the discipline dealing with the principles of warfare