special operation
noun /ˌspeʃl ɒpəˈreɪʃn/
/ˌspeʃl ɑːpəˈreɪʃn/
[usually plural]- a military mission that uses specially trained soldiers or special equipment, especially one that is done in secret or uses unusual tactics
- Government forces bombed the militants while conducting special operations to take out their commanders.
- Special operations forces are integral in the defence of the area.