communications zone

English

Noun

communications zone (plural communications zones)

1. (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)