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(DoD) A mutual agreement under which a command, element, or unit exercises authority or undertakes specific missions or tasks relative to another command, element, or unit.
(DoD) The directive providing the legitimacy and authority to undertake a mission, task, or endeavor. Also called TORs.
(DoD) The directive providing the legitimacy and authority to undertake a mission, task, or endeavor. Also called TORs.
by Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.