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task force
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." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "task force." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-taskforce.html "task force." The Oxford Essential Dictionary of the U.S. Military. 2001. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O63-taskforce.html |
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task force
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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"task force." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "task force." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-taskforce.html "task force." The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English. 2009. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O999-taskforce.html |
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