base of operations vs military

base of operations and military both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
base of operations	Yes	No	No	No
military	Yes	Yes	No	No

base of operations (noun)	military (noun)
installation from which a military force initiates operations	the military forces of a nation

base of operations (adjective)	military (adjective)
	associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians
	characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
	of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare