Military Terms 1
What does the acronym MIA stand for?
Missing in Action
What is a a form of irregular warfare in which small groups of irregular combatants, use ambushes, sabotage, raids, hit-and-run tactics, and mobility, to fight a larger regular army?
guerrilla warfare
What is a prolonged series of battles or skirmishes, seen as a chapter of a larger war? Example: Island Hopping in the Pacific theater during WWII
campaign
According to the laws of war, civilians CAN be targeted.
False
What does the acronym POW stand for?
Prisoner of War
What is it called when you deliberately destroy, damage, or obstruct (something), especially for political or military advantage.
sabotage
What term refers to any soldier who has been incapacitated due to injury, death, desertion or missing?
casualty
According to the laws of war, soldiers who surrender CAN be killed in certain circumstances.
False
What is a designated area for troops to concentrate upon?
rally point
What is the term for the sides of a military formation for an attack on an enemy's rear, or side?
flank
Which term refers to an engagement that determines the end result of a war?
Decisive Victory
According to the laws of war, POWs are guaranteed certain rights, including guerrilla warfare fighters and insurgents.
True
What is the term for the units, formations, and equipment of a military force.
order of battle
What term refers to spies in that are employed to gather intelligence on the enemy or create discord in the ranks of an enemy?
espionage
What is an active revolt or uprising of a local population of civilians?
Insurgency
The crossbow banned by Pope Innocent II was ONLY banned for use in killing Christians.
True
What term refers to a long and costly wars where one army slowly wears out their opponent?
War of attrition