A unified or specified command with a broad continuing mission under a single commander established and so designated by the President, through the Secretary of Defense and with the advice and assistance of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Combatant commands typically have geographic or functional responsibilities. See also specified command; unified command. (JP 5-0)
COMBATANT COMMAND
Meaning of COMBATANT COMMAND in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012