A military maneuver is a coordinated movement of troops, ships, or aircraft to achieve a specific goal. The term TACTIC refers to a plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal, while a PINCER maneuver is a type of attack in which two forces converge on an enemy from opposite sides. A SORTIE is a single mission undertaken by a military unit, and a dawn raid is a surprise attack conducted at dawn. Finally, an OPERATION is a large-scale military action involving multiple forces.