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==Definitions==

==Definitions==

*1: a [[lens]] or system of lenses that forms an [[image]] of an object

*1: a [[lens]] or system of lenses that forms an [[image]] of an object

[[Military]] '''objectives''' are clearly [[defined]] desired resulst in a given [[campaign]], major operation, [[battle]], or engagement set by the senior [[command]] for their formations and units to [[achieve]]. Military objectives can be set within a three-tier [[scale]] of [[combat]] [[structure]] of tactical, operational and strategic [[management]] of the [[conflict]], and the conduct of its combat operations [[process]]. The objective is usually defined in the orders within the operational [[plan]]'s written specification.

[[Military]] '''objectives''' are clearly [[defined]] desired resulst in a given [[campaign]], major operation, [[battle]], or engagement set by the senior [[command]] for their formations and units to [[achieve]]. Military objectives can be set within a three-tier [[scale]] of [[combat]] [[structure]] of tactical, operational and strategic [[management]] of the [[conflict]], and the conduct of its combat operations [[process]]. The objective is usually defined in the orders within the operational [[plan]]'s written specification.

A [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactical_objective tactical objective] is often an [[intermediate]] step to achieving an operational objective, and as such requires [[decision]] making and [[problem]] solving [[skills]] applied during the [[execution]] of the tactical plan as part of the operational plan. The ''operational objective'' is often a significant intermediary objective before forces reach the ''strategic objective'', often a goal set by the [[defense]] [[policy]] during the conduct of the [[campaign]] or the [[war]], existing within the trade, [[political]] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_policy international relations policy].

A [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tactical_objective tactical objective] is often an [[intermediate]] step to achieving an operational objective, and as such requires [[decision]] making and [[problem]] solving [[skills]] applied during the [[execution]] of the tactical plan as part of the operational plan. The ''operational objective'' is often a significant intermediary objective before forces reach the ''strategic objective'', often a goal set by the [[defense]] [[policy]] during the conduct of the [[campaign]] or the [[war]], existing within the trade, [[political]] and [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_policy international relations policy].

While in recent [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_history military history] the term had been applied to all [[military]] operations, originally it meant specific objects as map terrain features of [[reference]] on the battlefield for identification of positions to commanders and their troops. During the 19th century, as armed forces and their armies grew in size, the military objective acquired a [[meaning]] of a general desired dislocation of troops on conclusion of the ordered [[action]], movement or operation.

While in recent [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_history military history] the term had been applied to all [[military]] operations, originally it meant specific objects as map terrain features of [[reference]] on the battlefield for identification of positions to commanders and their troops. During the 19th century, as armed forces and their armies grew in size, the military objective acquired a [[meaning]] of a general desired dislocation of troops on conclusion of the ordered [[action]], movement or operation.

The [[degree]] to which an objective is [[attained]] at the completion of combat is the subject of the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_analysis intelligence analysis] phase in the combat operations [[process]].

The [[degree]] to which an objective is [[attained]] at the completion of combat is the subject of the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intelligence_analysis intelligence analysis] phase in the combat operations [[process]].

[[Category: General Reference]]

[[Category: General Reference]]