1-68. An operation is a sequence of tactical actions with a common purpose or unifying theme (JP 1). Army forces, as part of the joint and multinational force, contribute to the joint mission through the conduct of unified land operations. Unified land operations are simultaneous offensive, defensive, and stability or defense support of civil authorities’ tasks to seize, retain, and exploit the initiative to shape the operational environment, prevent conflict, consolidate gains, and win our Nation’s wars as part of unified action (ADRP 3-0). +The goal of unified land operations is to apply land power as part of unified action to defeat an enemy on land and establish conditions that achieve the JFC’s end state.