B130936 Law of War/Introduction to Rules of Engagement 2 Basic Officer Course Law of War/Introduction to Rules of Engagement Introduction The Law of War is defined as that part of international law that governs the conduct of armed hostilities. Included in this lesson are the principles underlying the Law of War, as
Definitions for operational environment. operational environment. A composite of the conditions, circumstances, and influences that affect the employment of capabilities and bear on the decisions of the commander. Also called OE.
Operational Definitions: Operational definitions define an object, event, variable, concept, or construct in terms of the specific processes, tests, and measurements used to determine its presence or quantity. Operational definitions transform theoretical definitions into observable events. This is because an operational definition states which characteristics will be measured in the assignment of a value to the concept or construct under study. Operational definitions form the basis for the research questions, hypotheses, and the theories associated with the research.