A
The financial integration of defense budgets between allied partner countries
B
The deployment of autonomous underwater vehicles for coastal reconnaissance
C
The capability of military forces from different nations to execute joint missions using shared operational protocols
D
The protocol for transferring command authority during wartime operations
Correct answer: (c) The capability of military forces from different nations to execute joint missions using shared operational protocols
Explanation
Option C is correct as it accurately defines interoperability as the capability of multinational forces to execute joint missions using shared protocols. Options B, C, and D introduce unrelated concepts regarding autonomous vehicles, budget integration, or command transfer.
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