troop to task

Definition

The process of analyzing mission requirements and assigning specific units to accomplish each task. Military sudoku where every wrong answer could be catastrophic.

Example Usage

Let's conduct a troop to task analysis to ensure we have sufficient forces for each phase.

Origin

Military decision-making process terminology

Fun Fact

Troop to task is where junior officers learn that no, you can't be in two places at once, no matter how motivated you are.

Source: Military planning and operations orders

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