These are coordinated actions taken by a country's military to achieve specific objectives. They can include combat missions, peacekeeping efforts, and humanitarian aid.
Think of military operations as a football team during a game. Each player has a specific role and they all work together to reach their goal - whether it's scoring touchdowns (combat missions), preventing the other team from scoring (defense/peacekeeping), or helping an injured player off the field (humanitarian aid).
Strategy: A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim. It’s like planning your route for a road trip – you need to know where you’re going and how you’ll get there.
Tactics: The specific actions or steps undertaken to accomplish a strategy. Tactics are like the turns and detours you take on your road trip based on real-time conditions.
Logistics: The detailed coordination of complex operations involving many people, facilities, or supplies. It’s like organizing who brings what on a camping trip – ensuring everyone has what they need when they need it.
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