communications zone

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The rear part of a theater of war or theater of operations (behind but contiguous to the combat zone) which contains the lines of communications, establishments for supply and evacuation, and other agencies required for the immediate support and maintenance of the field forces.

Word forms

communications zone communications zones

Synonyms

COMMZ

Related words

combat zone line of communications rear area theater of operations theater of war
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