Deployment

A Deployment is an outward movement of a body from its initial location to an extended region in an effort to accomplish a special purpose or mission.

In a Computer, a deployment is the step of placing or installing software on the target systems which includes configuration steps if necessary.

In the military, as defined by Joint Publication 1–02, Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms, Deployment is 1. In naval usage, the change from a cruising approach or contact disposition to a disposition for battle. 2. The movement of forces within operational areas. 3. The outer positioning of forces into a formation for battle. 4. The relocation of forces and materiel to desired operational areas. Deployment encompasses all activities from origin or home station through destination, specifically including intra-continental United States, intertheater,and intratheater movement legs, staging, and holding areas.

In most of the world's navies, a deployment designates an extended period of duty at sea. The United States Navy recognizes those who complete deployments with a special decoration known as the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon.