combat-ready vs operational

combat-ready and operational both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
combat-ready	No	Yes	No	No
operational	No	Yes	No	No

combat-ready (adjective)	operational (adjective)
engaged in or ready for military or naval operations	(military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
	pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result
	being in effect or operation
	fit or ready for use or service