OIR
Military abbreviation · Military Term
| Stands for | Operation Inherent Resolve |
|---|---|
| Categories | Military |
OIR stands for Operation Inherent Resolve, a military term abbreviation.
US-led coalition campaign against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, begun with airstrikes in 2014 and continuing with advising, assisting and counterterrorism missions. It involved dozens of partner nations.
Example: She deployed to Syria in support of OIR in 2019.
Usage notes
The operation is directed by Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve and helped Iraqi and Syrian partner forces retake Mosul and Raqqa in 2017. US forces in Syria worked closely with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces.
Related abbreviations
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- OEF – Operation Enduring Freedom
- OER – Officer Evaluation Report
- OHA – Overseas Housing Allowance
- OIC – Officer in charge
- OIF – Operation Iraqi Freedom
- OND – Operation New Dawn
- OOD – Officer of the deck
- OP – Observation post
- OPCON – Operational control
- OPLAN – Operation plan
- OPORD – Operation order