What is another word for simulated military operation?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪmjʊlˌe͡ɪtɪd mˈɪlɪtəɹi ˌɒpəɹˈe͡ɪʃən] (IPA) 
There are several synonyms for the term "simulated military operation" such as mock battle, war game, exercise, training drill, strategic simulation, and field training exercise. Mock battle refers to a simulated military operation with recruited personnel on a real battlefield. War game is a military exercise primarily designed for training in strategic operations. In contrast, an exercise refers to the simulation of a planned military operation to assess, develop, and confirm tactics, techniques, and procedures. A training drill is a military exercise focused on developing soldiers' skills in a particular area. A strategic simulation involves modeling a military operation's complexities to predict possible outcomes. Finally, a field training exercise is a military exercise designed to train soldiers in real-world scenarios.
