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task force

The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military | 2001 | Copyright

task force
1. a temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission.

2. a semipermanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task.

3. a component of a fleet organized by the commander of a task fleet or higher authority for the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks.

4. an armed force organized for a special operation.

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task force

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task force • n. an armed force organized for a special operation. ∎ a unit specially organized for a task: aides say his plans include a task force on hate crimes.

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