Definition
The analytical process of assigning specific units to accomplish specific tasks within an operation. Matching capability to requirement, assuming you have enough of both.
Example Usage
The troop-to-task analysis shows we're short one squad for adequate security—we need to request additional personnel.
Origin
Military planning methodology formalized in operational design procedures
Fun Fact
Troop-to-task rarely works out perfectly, leading to the common result of everyone being assigned more tasks than they have people for—which planners call 'accepting risk' and soldiers call 'Tuesday.'
Source: Military Decision Making Process documentation
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