weapons control status

{
  "id": "MLC-T-DEF-001771",
  "term": "weapons control status",
  "field": "Defense and military",
  "definition": "An air and missile defense control measure declared for a particular area and time by an area air defense commander, or delegated subordinate commander, based on the rules of engagement that establish the conditions under which fighters and surface air defense weapons are permitted to engage threats. Also call WCS.",
  "abbreviation": "WCS",
  "references": [
    "JP 3-01"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/defense/weapons-control-status/"
}