base of operations

Other forms: bases of operations

Definitions of base of operations
  1. noun
    installation from which a military force initiates operations
    synonyms: base
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    air base, air station
    a base for military aircraft
    army base
    a large base of operations for an army
    firebase
    an artillery base to support advancing troops
    navy base
    base of operations for a naval fleet
    rocket base
    a military base for rocket missiles
    type of:
    military installation
    any facility servicing military forces
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