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MO

AcronymSTANAG Level 2

Definition

Definition

Method of Operation — the characteristic pattern of an adversary's activities.

"Analysis of the IED incidents revealed a consistent MO."

How This Term Is Used

As an acronym, this term is written in capital letters and is usually spelled out in full the first time it appears in a report or briefing, with the abbreviated form used afterward. In spoken radio communication, acronyms of this kind are typically pronounced letter by letter unless they form a recognisable pronounceable word.

Practice

Fill in the blank:

"Analysis of the IED incidents revealed a consistent _____."

Answer: MO

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