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Coalition

NATO TermSTANAG Level 2

Definition

Definition

An alliance of military forces from different nations acting together.

"The coalition forces conducted joint air and ground operations."

How This Term Is Used

This is standard NATO terminology used across allied documentation and joint exercises. Precise, consistent use of this term supports interoperability between forces from different member states.

Practice

Fill in the blank:

"The _____ forces conducted joint air and ground operations."

Answer: Coalition

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