change of operational control


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change of operational control

The date and time (Coordinated Universal Time) at which a force or unit is reassigned or attached from one commander to another where the gaining commander will exercise operational control over that force or unit. Also called CHOP. See also operational control.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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A current example of this is the rotational deployment of I Marine Expeditionary Force units to Iraq and Afghanistan, which is facilitated by a change of operational control between U.S.
Understanding OPCON
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