a simple way of explaining a covert operation is a secret mission
The FBI was carrying out a covert operation in Columbia.
We are all going on a covert operation. There was covert opposition to the new leaders of the union.
A covert operation would be some sort of attack, that was executed in a way to conceal the identity of the aggressor. This is often referred to as Cove Ops or Covert ops by the Military.
Covert Action - 2002 Operation Rathole was released on: USA: March 2003
The covert operation cost $1 million dollars.Her covert anger came out in biting sarcasm.He tried to be covert when spying on his wife but he was caught.
The team has been selected toparticipate in a covert surveillance operation next week.
Coast Watch - 2010 A Covert Operation 1-1 was released on: USA: July 2010
Clandestine, or a "Black Op"
The Black Bag Operation is a covert entry into structures to obtain information for human intelligence operations. They are also referred to as Black Bag Jobs.
The Iran-Contra Affair
The Iran-Contra Affair