Area of operations
Military TermSTANAG Level 2
Definition
Sense 1
An operational area assigned to a force for military operations.
"The battalion's area of operations covered the entire eastern sector."
Sense 2
An operational area defined by the joint force commander; abbreviated AO.
"All units were briefed on the boundaries of the area of operations."
How This Term Is Used
This is standard operational vocabulary that appears across situation reports, briefings, and orders. Candidates preparing for STANAG 6001 should be able to both recognise this term when listening or reading, and use it accurately in their own written reports and spoken responses.
Practice
Fill in the blank:
"The battalion's _____ covered the entire eastern sector."
Answer: Area of operations
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