combined operations

American  

plural noun

1. war operations carried out cooperatively by two or more allied nations or by coordination of the land, sea, and air forces of one or more nations.

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Etymology

Origin of combined operations

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

As majors, they are sent to the Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to learn battalion and brigade combined operations.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2023

In previous years, some investors and management teams tended to favor sprawling conglomerates, touting the benefits of combined operations and teams.

From Washington Post • Jun. 21, 2022

Now that Webb is fueled, the mission team will begin "combined operations," according to the statement.

From Scientific American • Dec. 8, 2021

Despite their districts being far across the state from each other, the two combined operations and shared three staffers - an unusual arrangement.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2015

There is no need to discuss the general proposition, so quickly accepted by both belligerents, as regards the strategic value of New York for combined operations by land and sea.

From The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77 by Drake, Samuel Adams