Military operations entail a range of activities that are carried out by the armed forces of a country. These operations can be categorized into several synonyms including military campaigns, combat actions, warfare, military maneuvers, battle missions, military engagements, and military offensives. Military campaigns involve a series of military operations carried out to achieve a particular objective. A combat action is a short military operation, usually conducted to disrupt the enemy's activities. Military maneuvers refer to the movement of troops to a more advantageous position. Battle missions refer to a specific military operation conducted to achieve a tactical objective. Military engagements refer to the use of force against enemy troops. Military offensives involve a coordinated effort to attack and defeat enemy forces.