Crossword

1. The use of camouflage or other methods to blend in with the surroundings (10 letters).
5. A military award for exceptional bravery (5 letters).
6. A protective covering for the head, often worn by soldiers (5 letters).
8. An organized group of soldiers (8 letters).
9. A small, fast military vessel (7 letters).
11. Military operations intended to deceive the enemy (10 letters).
13. A lightweight firearm that can be carried and operated by an individual soldier (7 letters).
15. The code name for the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II (6 letters).
16. The act of leaving the armed forces without permission (8 letters).
17. A defensive fortification usually made of sandbags or other materials (8 letters).

2. A military formation in which soldiers are arranged in a line (6 letters).
3. A small group of soldiers sent on a special mission (9 letters).
4. The branch of the military responsible for naval operations (6 letters).
7. The central area of an army camp, where the headquarters are located (8 letters).
9. The highest rank in the U.S. Army (7 letters)
10. A military strategy of attacking the enemy's supply lines (11 letters).
12. type of military aircraft designed for attacking ground targets (6 letters).
14. The distance between two opposing armies during a conflict (5 letters).