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

The Russian army, on the other hand, seems to do little training in 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

They may be described generally as duties of support, and it is the intrusion of these duties which distinguish the naval arrangements for combined operations most sharply from those for the protection of trade.

From Some Principles of Maritime Strategy by Corbett, Julian S. (Julian Stafford)