(DoD, NATO) Any call sign which represents two or more facilities, commands, authorities, or units. The collective call sign for any of these includes the commander thereof and all subordinate commanders therein. See also call sign.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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