area of operations meaning

• [Defence]
  An operational area defined by the joint force commander for land and maritime forces.
  Areas of operation do not typically encompass the entire operational area of the joint force commander, but should be large enough for component commanders to accomplish their missions and protect their forces.
  Also called AO.
  See also area of responsibility; joint operations area; joint special operations area.
  (JP 3-0)

• area operations:    [Defence] (*) In m ...
• area of northern operations:    [Defence] A region ...
• joint operations area:    [Defence] An area ...

Examples

1. what areas of operation do you get to observe
2. your objective is to seai off the area of operation during the raid
3. ensures effective energy conservation measures in areas of operations
4. shanghai choi to investment management companies primarily engaged in investment banking, corporate management, and other areas of operations
5. swire's interests span five continents, with its principal areas of operation in the asia pacific region, centered on greater china