(DoD, NATO) A component of a fleet organized by the commander of a task fleet or higher authority for the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks. Also called TF. See also force.
(DoD, NATO) A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission.
(DoD, NATO) A semi-permanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task.
(DoD, NATO) A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission.
(DoD, NATO) A semi-permanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
| APA | Military Dictionary (DoD). (2011). task force. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/task_force/definitions/1964347 |
| Chicago | Military Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "task force" http://smartdefine.org/task_force/definitions/1964347 (accessed September 20, 2026). |
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| MLA | Military Dictionary (DoD). "task force" 4 April 2011. Web. 20 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/task_force/definitions/1964347> |