show of force

show of force
An operation designed to demonstrate US resolve that involves increased visibility of US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation that, if allowed to continue, may be detrimental to US interests or national objectives.

Military dictionary. 2000.

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  • show of force — noun An open demonstration of power by display of a great numbers of people and / or resources. The military parade was an opportunity for the new government to give a notable show of force to the neighbouring countries …   Wiktionary

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  • A Show of Force — Infobox Film name = A Show of Force caption = director = Bruno Barreto producer = John Strong writer = Anne Nelson (book) Evan Jones (screenplay) John Strong (screenplay) starring = Amy Irving Andy Garcia Lou Diamond Phillips Robert Duvall Erik… …   Wikipedia

  • show — ► VERB (past part. shown or showed) 1) be, allow, or make visible. 2) exhibit or produce for inspection or viewing. 3) represent or depict in art. 4) display or allow to be perceived (a quality, emotion, or characteristic). 5) demonstrate or… …   English terms dictionary

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