military mission

/ˌmɪləˈtɛri ˌmɪʃən/

Other forms: military missions

Definitions of military mission

1. noun

   an operation that is assigned by a higher headquarters
   synonyms: mission

   types:

   combat mission

   a mission to capture or defend something

   search mission

   a mission to discover something

   search and destroy mission

   an operation developed for United States troops in Vietnam; troops would move through a designated area destroying troops as they found them

   direct support

   a mission requiring one force to support another specific force and authorizing it to answer directly the supported force's request for assistance

   type of:

   military operation, operation

   activity by a military or naval force (as a maneuver or campaign)