Smesta

An operational area defined by a joint commander for land or maritime forces to conduct military activities. Normally, an area of operations does not encompass the entire joint operations area of the joint commander, but is sufficient in size for the joint force component commander to accomplish assigned missions and protect forces.

A geographical area within which procedures are established to minimize interference between air defence operations and other types of operations. It may include one or more of the following: a. air defence action area; b. air defence area; c. air defence identification zone; d. firepower umbrella.

Operation related to intelligence, counter-intelligence and other similar activities, sponsored or conducted in such a way as to assure secrecy or concealment.

A clear and concise statement of the line of action chosen by a commander in order to accomplish his mission.

Employment of chemical agents to kill, injure, or incapacitate for a significant period of time, man or animals, and deny or hinder the use of areas, facilities or materiel; or defence against such employment.

An action performed by forces on, under, or over the sea to gain or exploit control of the sea or to deny its use to the enemy.

Employment of biological agents to produce casualties in man or animals and damage to plants or materiel; or defence against such employment.

The process which gives a military operation or exercise appropriate security, using passive or active means, to deny the enemy knowledge of the dispositions, capabilities and intentions of friendly forces.

The art of directing, coordinating, controlling and adjusting the actions of forces to achieve specific objectives.