COMMUNICATIONS ZONE


Meaning of COMMUNICATIONS ZONE in English

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. Also called COMMZ. See also combat zone; line of communications; rear area; theater of operations; theater of war. (JP 4-0)

DOD English dictionary of military terms.      Английский словарь военных терминов DOD.