15: Exhibit Military Posture
CAMEO 150: Exhibit military posture, not specified below
DescriptionAll military positions, stances, attitudes that fall short of use of force, not otherwise specified.
Usage NotesCAMEO 15 is distinct from CAMEO 19 and 20 as the latter two refer to uses of force, while military posturing falls short of actual use of force and is typically a demonstration of military capabilities and readiness. CAMEO 15 is also distinct from CAMEO 13 in that the latter refers merely to threats, is typically verbal and does not involve any activity that is undertaken to demonstrate military power. Note that source actors for CAMEO 150 through 153 are not necessarily militaries affiliated with states but any organized armed groups.
ExampleThe Macedonian army prepared to resume shelling Albanian rebel-held territory as attempts to resolve the crisis on the political front were deadlocked.
CAMEO 151: Demonstrate or display military power
DescriptionEngage in military activity as to demonstrate support, protest and/or military capabilities.
Usage NotesThe party whom the military move is directed against is the target actor.
ExampleIsraeli warplanes staged mock air raids in south Lebanon on Monday, witnesses said.
CAMEO 152: Increase military alert status
DescriptionHeighten military readiness and caution; be prepared to use force.
Usage NotesUse this event form to code for formal military orders to go on alert. The party whom the military move is directed against is the target actor.
ExampleIsraeli troops remained on alert in the occupied West Bank today to forestall more violence after a week of unprecedented Palestinian civil unrest.
CAMEO153: Mobilize troops
DescriptionIncrease the number of military personnel and/or weapons.
Usage NotesThe party whom the military move is directed against is the target actor.
ExampleIsrael has strengthened its forces in South Lebanon following the discovery of Soviet-made Katyusha rockets in the area last week, military sources said today.
ExampleBritain mobilized army reservists for a possible war against Iraq on Tuesday while UN arms inspectors said they needed more time.