(*) 1. (DOD only) Taking full advantage of success in military operations, following up initial gains, and making permanent the temporary effects already achieved. 2. Taking full advantage of any information that has come to hand for tactical, operational, or strategic purposes. 3. An offensive operation that usually follows a successful attack and is designed to disorganize the enemy in depth. See also attack; pursuit.
EXPLOITATION
Meaning of EXPLOITATION in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012