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Abstract
Military discourse represents a highly specialized form of institutional communication where clarity, precision, and authority are vital for operational effectiveness. Official documents such as field manuals and statutes, including the U.S. Army Field Manual FM 3-21.8 and Uzbek military regulations, exemplify the dual-functional style of military texts, combining official-business and scientific-technical linguistic features. Despite its importance, comparative studies examining the stylistic, lexical, and morphological features of English and Uzbek military discourse remain limited, particularly in translation contexts. This study aims to investigate the linguistic characteristics of military communication in both English and Uzbek texts to identify shared and divergent features influencing translation and intercultural communication. Findings reveal a consistent use of monosemantic terminology, avoidance of synonyms, and exclusion of emotive language in both languages. Imperative and infinitive verb forms, passive constructions, impersonal directives, standardized abbreviations, and abstract nouns dominate the discourse, ensuring unambiguous communication. English military texts demonstrate heavier reliance on acronyms and passive voice, while Uzbek discourse retains Soviet-era influences in terminology and structural formulations. The research highlights the integration of official-business and scientific-technical styles in shaping military discourse, offering a rare comparative insight into English and Uzbek military linguistic practices. These findings underscore the necessity for specialized translator training programs focusing on terminology management, stylistic analysis, and intercultural sensitivity. They also provide a linguistic foundation for enhancing interoperability in multinational military operations and improving translation pedagogy in defense-related contexts.