strato- (Greek: army).strategem: 
1. A military tactic or maneuver that is designed to deceive an enemy.  
2. Clever ruse or scheme that is designed to deceive others or to achieve something. strategy, strategics: 
1. The science or art of planning and conducting a war or a military campaign.  
2. A carefully devised plan of action to achieve a goal, or the art of developing or carrying out such a plan. strategist: 
Someone who can develop and execute an effective strategy, especially for winning a war.
 
stratocracy, stratocratic: 
A government by armed, or military, forces; especially, the army.
 
stratocrat: 
One who embodies military rule; military ruler.
 
stratography: 
Military science or writings about military engagements, etc.
 
stratopedarch: 
Military officer or superior (leader).
 
stratonic: 
Of or pertaining to an army.
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