Hard-line military elements have grown stronger on both sides of a conflict that has so far killed more than 40,000 people.
I want to make sure there's a military element in this operation.
Some reports said "disgruntled military elements" might have placed the device.
Like Gregory, Smith has strong military element to his background.
However, several political and military elements thought Goulart was too radical for the presidency.
Our best strategy now is a prompt withdrawal plan consisting of clearly defined political, military and economic elements.
Within the Nile valley itself, ships and barges were important military elements.
Any plan which includes a military element is not a solution for Colombia.
It was about a good mix of civil and military elements.
However, I would like to stress that security does not just involve the military elements.