Crossword clue: the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

The most common answer is preparedness (12 letters).

2 answers found in Letterora's clue database (Wikidata facts, Open Trivia DB, WordNet and Webster definitions — all licensed sources).

Possible answers

preparedness 12 letters wn-def

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

readiness 9 letters wn-def

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)