What term describes an operation conducted by forces of two or more nations?

• A. Coalition Operations
• B. Combined Operations
• C. Allied Operation
• D. Joint Task Force

Answer: (B)

Combined operations describe an operation conducted by forces from two or more nations. It implies integrated planning and a unified command structure that brings national forces together to pursue a shared objective. This is why it best fits the scenario of forces from multiple countries operating in concert.

Joint operations, by contrast, involve forces from multiple services within a single nation, not necessarily across different nations. Coalition operations refer to multinational efforts toward a common goal and may not always imply a single, tightly integrated command. An allied operation is not a standard doctrinal term, and a joint task force is a temporary arrangement that can be national or multinational but isn’t defined specifically by multinational forces alone.