If combat is occurring, it is at a low intensity in comparison to the size of the unit and the standards of the theater. See also attacking and in transit. Initial date given for arrival normally pertains to lead elements of the unit. See also captures and entering. See also advancing and engaged.
Unit seizes objective as result of attack.
See also entering. Unit is involved in attacking and defending during the span of time, or in attacking or defending combined with periods of lower intensity combat. Unit seizes objective as result of relatively bloodless advance. See also captures and arriving. Often means the unit has the initiative.