NATO Task verbs
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OccupyPosition a unit in a specified area without enemy opposition.
RecoverExtract a friendly force element or materiel from a location not under friendly control, with or without force
GuardProtect main force by fighting to gain time while observing & reporting information.
AttackTake offensive action against a specified objective.
Support by fireEngage the enemy by direct fire in support of another maouvering force.
EnvelopPass around or over the enemy’s defensive position to secure objective’s to its rear.
ClearRemove all enemy forces & eliminate organized resistance in an assigned area.
DisengageBreak contact with enemy.
CanalizeRestrict enemy movement to a narrow zone.
FixPrevent enemy from moving any part of its forces from a location for a specified period of time.
RetainKeep possession of a terrain feature to ensure it is free of enemy occupation or use.
Counter-attackAttack against an enemy attacking force.
NeutralizeRender enemy element temporarily incapable of interfering with the operation.
ArrestSeize & hold a person under authority of law. Arrestera
InterdictKeep enemy force out of range so it cannot be used effectively against a friendly force.
DelayPrevent an enemy force arriving at a specified location.
DenyPrevent enemy use of a specific thing.
SuppressTemporarily degrade an enemy capability to enable an friendly action.
BlockDeny enemy access to a given area or prevent advance in a particular direction. Blockera
Attack by fireEngage enemy with direct fires, supported by indirect fires, without closing.
DestroyDamage an object or enemy force so that it is rendered useless until reconstituted.
Follow and supportFollow and support a lead force conducting an offensive operation.
InfiltrateMove a force into or through areas under enemy control without detection.
FeintDeceive the enemy by seeking contact but avoiding a decisive engagement.
SecureGain possession of a terrain feature, with or without force, and make such disposition as will prevent its destruction or loss to enemy action.
ExfiltrateWithdraw through or around enemy positions without detection.
DisruptBreak apart an enemy’s formation & tempo, interrupt enemy timetable/ cause premature/ piecemeal commitment of forces.
Follow and assumeFollow a force conducting an offensive op and BPT continue mission if lead force is fixed/ unable to continue.
SeizeClear a designated area and obtain control of it
AmbushConduct surprise attack by fire from concealed positions. Bakhåll
BreachBreak through/ secure passage through an enemy defence/ obstacle/ fortification.
CaptureGain possesion of specified enemy personnel/ materiel/ information.
WithdrawDisengage from the enemy and move in a direction away from the enemy.
ScreenObserve, identify and report information on threats to main force. Fight in self-protection only
TurnForce an enemy from one direction to another
PenetrateBreak through enemy defence and disrupt the defensive system.
ContainRestrict freedom of movement of an enemy force in a specified area.
DemonstrateDeceive the enemy by making a show of force without seeking contact.
IsolateSeal off enemy force from it’s support to deny it freedom of mevement, prevent contact with other enemy forces.
CoverProvide security for main force before an enemy can attack, observe or defend.
EscortAccompany and protect.
RetireMove a force, out of contact, away from the enemy.
Conduct exploitationExploitation- an offensive operation that follows a successful attack designed to disorganize the enemy in depth.
BypassManouver around an obstacle/ position/ enemy force to gain momentum of advance.
Advance to contactConduct offensive operation to gain or re-establish contact with the enemy.
DefeatDiminish the effectiveness of an enemy, to the extent that it cannot fight or fulfill its intention.
PursueCatch or cut off hostile force attempting to escape, with aim of destroying it.
ControlMaintain physical influenec over a specified area to prevent its use by an enemy.
LocateDetermine the position of a specified thing.