branch

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-000187",
  "term": "branch",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. A subdivision of any organization.\n\n2. A geographically separate unit of an activity, which performs all or part of the primary functions of the parent activity on a smaller scale.\n\n3. An arm or service of the Army.\n\n4. The contingency options built into the base plan used for changing the mission, orientation, or direction of movement of a force to aid success of the operation based on anticipated events, opportunities, or disruptions caused by enemy actions and reactions.",
  "see_also": [
    "sequel"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 5-0"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/branch/"
}