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to-house and street-by-street fighting in towns and cities (MCRP 5-2A, modified) military operations other than war (MOOTW) Operations that encompass the use of military capabilities across the range of military operations short of war. These military actions can be applied to complement any combination of the other instruments of national power and occur before, during, and after war. (Joint Pub 1-02) N neutralizeC1. To render enemy personnel or material incapable of interfering with a particular operation. 2. To render safe mines, bombs, missiles, and boobytraps. (MCRP 5-2A) O occupyCA tactical task in which a force moves onto an objective, key terrain, or other man-made or natural terrain area without opposition, and controls that entire area. (MCRP 5-2A) P peace enforcementCApplication of military force, or the threat of its use, normally pursuant to international authorization, to compel compliance with resolutions or sanctions designed to maintain or restore peace and order. (Joint Pub 1-02) peacekeepingCMilitary operations under- taken with the consent of all major parties to a dispute, designed to monitor and facilitate implementation of an agreement (ceasefire, truce, or other such agreement) and support diplomatic efforts to reach a long-term political settlement. (Joint Pub 1-02) protectCA tactical task to prevent observation of or engagement or interference with, a force or location. (MCRP 5-2A) pursuitCAn offensive operation designed to catch or cut off a hostile force attempting to escape, with the aim of destroying it. (Joint Pub 1-02) R reduceC1. A tactical task to gain control over an enemy position or objective. 2. A task to create lanes through or over an obstacle sufficient to allow the attacking force to accomplish its mission. (MCRP 5-2A) retainCA tactical task to occupy and hold a terrain feature to ensure it is free of enemy occupation or use. (MCRP 5-2A) rules of engagement (ROE)CDirectives issued by competent military authority which delineate the circumstances and limitations under which United States forces will initiate and/or continue combat engagement with other forces encountered. (Joint Pub 1-02) S screenCA task to maintain surveillance, provide early warning to the main body, or K - 6 MCWP 3-35.3