text: Glossary
  levels of warfare
  A framework for defining and clarifying the relationship among national objectives, the operational
  approach, and tactical tasks. (ADP 1-01)
  line of effort
  (Army) A line that links multiple tasks using the logic of purpose rather than geographical reference to
  focus efforts toward establishing a desired end state. (ADP 3-0)
  line of operations
  (Army) A line that defines the directional orientation of a force in time and space in relation to the
  enemy and links the force with its base of operations and objectives. (ADP 3-0)
  main effort
  A designated subordinate unit whose mission at a given point in time is most critical to overall mission
  success. (ADP 3-0)
  major operation
  1.A series of tactical actions (battles, engagements, strikes) conducted by combat forces, coordinated
  in time and place, to achieve strategic or operational objectives in an operational area. 2. For
  noncombat operations, a reference to the relative size and scope of a military operation. (JP 3-0)
  maneuver
  (joint) Employment of forces in the operational area, through movement in combination with fires and
  information, to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy. (JP 3-0) (Army) Movement in
  conjunction with fires. (ADP 3-90)
  mission command
  (Army) The Army’s approach to command and control that empowers subordinate decision making
  and decentralized execution appropriate to the situation. (ADP 6-0)
  movement and maneuver warfighting function
  The related tasks and systems that move and employ forces to achieve a position of relative advantage
  over the enemy and other threats. (ADP 3-0)
  multi-domain fires
  Fires that converge effects from two or more domains against a target. (ADP 3-19)
  multinational operations
  A collective term to describe military actions conducted by forces of two or more nations, usually
  undertaken within the structure of a coalition or alliance. (JP 3-16)
  objective
  The clearly defined, decisive, and attainable goal toward which an operation is directed. (JP 5-0)
  operational approach
  A broad description of the mission, operational concepts, tasks, and actions required to accomplish the
  mission. (JP 5-0)
  operational area
  An overarching term encompassing more descriptive terms (such as area of responsibility and joint
  operations area) for geographic areas in which military operations are conducted. (JP 3-0)
  operational art
  The cognitive approach by commanders and staffs—supported by their skill, knowledge, experience,
  creativity, and judgment—to develop strategies, campaigns, and operations to organize and employ
  military forces by integrating ends, ways, and means. (JP 3-0)
  operational concept
  A fundamental statement that frames how Army forces, operating as part of the joint force, conduct
  operations (ADP 1-01).