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collective call sign

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Any call sign which represents two or more facilities, commands, authorities, or units. The collective call sign for any of these includes the commander thereof and all subordinate commanders therein.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: government, military, politics, war

Examples

  • CHARLIE PAPA: Command Post of the 1098th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) in Vietnam.
  • CHARLIE 34: Landing Craft #34 of the 1098th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) in Vietnam.
  • CHARLIE 6: Commmander of the 1098th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) in Vietnam.

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