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