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Multi Domain Operations is a military concept for the integration of capabilities from two or more domains to gain an advantage over an adversary. Multi Domain Operations (MDO) is based on the domain framework that recognizes specific warfighting environments known as domains. One definition of a domain is provided by Dr. Jeff Reilly and states that a domain is a "Critical macro maneuver space whose access or control is vital to the freedom of action and superiority required by the mission." There is some discussion about how many domains there are and what exactly they encompass. It is generally agreed that there are at least five domains: Land, Maritime, Air, Space, and EMS/Cyber. Many argue for the inclusion of Human as the sixth domain. Ultimately the goal is to leverage capabilities across domains to simultaneously present complex problems to adversaries. MDO has also been characterized as a way to better address the complexity that advances in technology bring to warfare.

Several branches of the United States Military are adopting MDO as the future of warfare. The US Army is working towards MDO as its future operating concept as well as the US Air Force. There are a number of US Military initiatives and programs directed at studying MDO including the US Air Force's Vice Chief of Staff Challenge, the Multi Domain Operational Strategist program at the US Air Force Air Command and Staff College, the US Army's Futures Command, and the US Army Training and Doctrine Command.