communications zone

English

Noun

communications zone (plural communications zones)

(military) 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.
Synonym: (abbreviation) COMMZ

See also

combat zone
line of communications
rear area
theater of operations
theater of war (JP 4-0)

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