Literary notes about operational (AI summary)
The term “operational” is frequently employed to describe the state of being fully functional or ready for action, particularly in contexts where execution and performance are paramount. In military narratives, it often specifies the chain of command or readiness of units, such as when individuals report directly on matters of command or when strategic orders determine the flow of resistance [1, 2]. In technical and logistical discussions, “operational” is used to denote whether a system—be it a missile platform or a communication network—is fully active and meeting its designed purpose [3, 4]. Additionally, the word captures nuances of procedure and execution in administrative or logistical contexts, as it can refer to the calculation of costs or the coordination of complex facilities [5, 6]. This multifaceted usage underscores the emphasis on practical functionality and preparedness in both military and technical literature.
- Although his immediate superior was Defendant Keitel, he reported directly to Hitler on operational matters.
— from Trial of the Major War Criminals Before the International Military Tribunal, Nuremburg, 14 November 1945-1 October 1946, Volume 1 by Various - Eighth Army's PsyWar division of G3 had the 1st Loudspeaker and Leaflet Company under its operational control.
— from Psychological Warfare by Paul Myron Anthony Linebarger - Squadrons of accurate Intermediate Range Ballistic Missiles are now operational.
— from State of the Union Addresses by Dwight D. (Dwight David) Eisenhower - Minuteman III was first test-fired on August 16, 1968, and has since replaced earlier Minuteman series ICBMs in the operational system.
— from Rockets, Missiles, and Spacecraft of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution - “Don’t spare the slaves; they are the cheapest item in the operational cost; replacements can be made quickly available.”
— from Hear Me, Pilate! by LeGette Blythe - By the time we were through, we had every operational facility of the Queen hooked up to a single panel on the bridge.
— from The Knights of Arthur by Frederik Pohl
