Its task was completing the liquidation of the North Caucasian group of Denikin's Army and conquering the Caucasus.
The troops of the Caucasian Front conducted the Don–Manych Operation in January-February 1920.
During the 2nd and 3rd stages of the North Caucasian operation it defeated the troops of Denikin and occupied the North Caucasus, seizing more than 100.000 prisoners, 330 guns and more than 500 machine guns.
In August-September 1920, the troops of the Caucasian Front defeated the White Ulagay's Landing in Kuban.
In Autumn 1920 - Spring 1921, the Caucasian Front established Soviet power in Baku, Tiflis, Kutaisi, Batumi, Erivan and the rest of Transcaucasia.