Friction
Military NounSTANAG Level 1–2
Definition
Definition
The factor that makes operations more difficult than expected; uncertainty and chance in war.
"Friction in the form of equipment failures delayed the operation by two hours."
How This Term Is Used
As a noun, this term commonly appears in situation reports, briefings, and written orders. Pay attention to whether it is countable or uncountable in context, since this affects article usage (a/an/the) in formal military writing.
Practice
Fill in the blank:
"_____ in the form of equipment failures delayed the operation by two hours."
Answer: Friction
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