Offensive objective definitions

Offensive objectives describe actions intended to defeat enemy forces or seize control of terrain or assets. These terms help clearly communicate the intended result of an attack.

Common offensive objective terms include:

• Clear
  Remove all enemy forces from an area or structure.
• Destroy
  Render an enemy force or asset permanently combat ineffective.
• Seize
  Take control of terrain or an objective by force.
• Capture
  Take possession of enemy personnel, equipment, or positions intact.
• Neutralise
  Render an enemy force or asset temporarily unable to interfere with operations.
• Suppress
  Reduce the effectiveness of enemy fire or observation.
• Raid
  Conduct a short duration attack to destroy, capture, or gather information before withdrawing.