operational objective

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operational
adjective
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
relating to a ...
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objective
noun[C]
uk
/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/us
/əbˈdʒek.tɪv/
something that you plan to do ...
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It includes the level of success of the force applied relative to theoperationalobjectiveestablished against the target.
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Anoperationalobjectiveis also called a tactical objective in some contexts, especially when referring to military operations or public safety tactical planning.
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A keyoperationalobjectiveis to provide the local clubs with talented and motivated young players that have had the best possible development opportunities.
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At the operational level of war a campaign is a series of related military operations aimed at accomplishing a strategic oroperationalobjectivewithin a given time and space.
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The policy, operational objectives and management arrangements are subject to review as appropriate.
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We have sought to achieve a sensible balance that is consistent with the operational objectives of the strategic defence review.
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Changes to the social security scheme are always formally evaluated against both their policy and operational objectives.
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It is important to ensure that training meets the operational objectives of the service.
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No budget can be set, nor more detailed operational objectives established nor other matters determined until the task force has been set up.
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These include the importance of setting precise and realistic operational objectives, pursued in accordance with international law and as part of a firm foreign policy.
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There are four strategic objectives, each of which is split up into three, four, five or six operational objectives.
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In that way there is interference, almost by stealth, in the operational objectives of local police forces.
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We cannot carry out public road improvements other than those that arise as a consequence of our obligations to meet operational objectives within the established planning processes.
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Operational objectives may be incremental steps or measures leading to the achievement of an operational goal.
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Access to current criminal intelligence (crimint) can significantly impact the success in achieving operational objectives.
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These activities imply a broader dimension of time or space than do tactics; they provide the means by which tactical successes are exploited to achieve strategic and operational objectives.
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In business, operational objectives define a clear, often measurable, outcome of a business operation or process typically expected to be achieved within a single calendar or fiscal year.
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Risk is a core consideration since business continuity is primarily concerned with those business functions, operations, supplies, systems, relationships etc. that are critically important to achieve the organization's operational objectives.
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