CONTACT POINT

(*) 1. In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact. 2. In air operations, the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency. 3. (DOD only) In personnel recovery, a location where isolated personnel can establish contact with recovery forces. Also called CP. See also checkpoint; control point; coordinating point. (JP 3-50)