''''Force multiplier'''' is a [[military]], [[defense]] or [[offense]] capability that, when added to and employed by a [[combat]] [[force]], significantly increases the combat potential of that force and thus enhances the probability of successful [[mission]] accomplishment. (US [[DOD]] definition.)
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A '''force multiplier''' is a [[military]], [[defense]] or [[offense]] capability that, when added to and employed by an individual or [[combat]] [[force]], significantly increases their combat potential and thus increases the probability of success.<ref>US [[DOD]] definition.</ref> Examples of force multipliers are [[firearms]] and [[knife|knives]].