decentralized control
Term · Defense and military · MLC-T-DEF-000443
In air defense, the normal mode whereby a higher echelon monitors unit actions, making direct target assignments to units only when necessary to ensure proper fire distribution or to prevent engagement of friendly aircraft.
| Identifier | MLC-T-DEF-000443 |
|---|---|
| Field | Defense and military |
| References | JP 3-01 |
| See also | centralized control |
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