What is the meaning of military deception?

(DoD) Actions executed to deliberately mislead adversary military decision makers as to friendly military capabilities, intentions, and operations, thereby causing the adversary to take specific actions (or inactions) that will contribute to the accomplishment of the friendly mission. Also called MILDEC. See also deception.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). military deception. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/military_deception/definitions/1962764
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "military deception" http://smartdefine.org/military_deception/definitions/1962764 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, military deception, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/military_deception/definitions/1962764>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "military deception" 4 April 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/military_deception/definitions/1962764>