What is the meaning of maneuver?

(DoD) Employment of forces in the operational area through movement in combination with fires to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission. See also mission; operation.
(DoD) The operation of a ship, aircraft, or vehicle, to cause it to perform desired movements.
(DoD) A tactical exercise carried out at sea, in the air, on the ground, or on a map in imitation of war.
(DoD) A movement to place ships, aircraft, or land forces in a position of advantage over the enemy.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). maneuver. Retrieved September 24, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/maneuver/definitions/1962638
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "maneuver" http://smartdefine.org/maneuver/definitions/1962638 (accessed September 24, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, maneuver, Smart Define, viewed 24 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/maneuver/definitions/1962638>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "maneuver" 4 April 2011. Web. 24 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/maneuver/definitions/1962638>
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