(DoD) Those functions that due to particular sensitivities, compartmentation, or caveats cannot be conducted in normal staff channels and therefore require extraordinary processes and procedures and may involve the use of sensitive capabilities.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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