What is the meaning of listening watch?

(DoD) A continuous receiver watch established for the reception of traffic addressed to, or of interest to, the unit maintaining the watch, with complete log optional.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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APAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). (2011). listening watch. Retrieved September 27, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/listening_watch/definitions/1962566
ChicagoMilitary Dictionary (DoD). 2011. "listening watch" http://smartdefine.org/listening_watch/definitions/1962566 (accessed September 27, 2026).
HarvardMilitary Dictionary (DoD) 2011, listening watch, Smart Define, viewed 27 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/listening_watch/definitions/1962566>.
MLAMilitary Dictionary (DoD). "listening watch" 4 April 2011. Web. 27 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/listening_watch/definitions/1962566>
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