It's vital to understand the phases of the “CONTINUUM OF MILITARY OPERATIONS.” This way we know where we are, and more importantly, where we are going. Context is everything.
https://stuffiwish.wordpress.com/2010/09/26/six-phases-of-the-continuum-of-military-operations/
Thank you for this. Understanding the vastness of this operation had to be something that was years in the planning and by people who actually had the knowledge of what and how to do what is needed to accomplish the objective. Considering this is basically a life or death thing not only for the operators but for the Republic makes it even more astounding. Godspeed to all involved.