Military organization refers to a structure established to manage and control the affairs of military services. When referring to such organizations, there are various synonyms that can be used to describe them. These include military establishment, armed forces, army, military structure, defense force, armed services, military unit, military apparatus, and military infrastructure. These synonyms all describe the same thing, but they are used to give a different perspective or emphasis on the military organization. For example, the term "armed forces" describes the armed components of a military organization, while "military infrastructure" refers to the physical and organizational components of the military force. Whatever term is used, the aim is to emphasize the structure, discipline, and strategic planning that military organizations represent.