Contact point

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-000348",
  "term": "Contact point",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "1. In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact.\n\n2. In air operations, the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency.\n\n3. In personnel recovery, a location where isolated personnel can establish contact with recovery forces.",
  "abbreviation": "CP",
  "see_also": [
    "control point"
  ],
  "references": [
    "JP 3-50",
    "JP 3-09.3"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/contact-point/"
}