Operational Art
/ˌɒpəˈreɪʃənl ɑrt/
Definitions
- (n.) The cognitive approach and planning framework used by military commanders to design, organize, and direct campaigns and major operations to achieve strategic objectives.
The general's operational art was crucial in coordinating multiple units for the campaign.
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- operational art
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Commentary
In legal contexts, operational art may appear in military law or statutes concerning armed forces operations, emphasizing its significance in strategic-level decision-making rather than tactical execution.
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