| mil., logist. |
Area in which the operations aimed at: 1. providing freedom of action to the forces engaged in close or deep operations; 2. ensuring the continuum of logistics and command, are carried out. The forward line or the rear operations area initially corresponds to the rear line of the close operations area. Depending on how the situation develops, there can be a geographical gap between these two areas. The rear line of the rear operations area is that of the theater of operations. In includes the points of entry into the theatre and the bases. (FRA) |
