operational command

collocation in English

meaningsofoperationalandcommand

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operational
adjective
uk
/ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
us
/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
relating to a ...
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command
noun
uk
/kəˈmɑːnd/
us
/kəˈmænd/
an order, especially one given by ...
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(Definition ofoperationalandcommandfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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In order to avoid data error ofoperationalcommandand feedback, special communication model is developed.
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They are not under suchoperationalcommand.
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The integrity ofoperationalcommandis vital.
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I pass now to the question ofoperationalcommand.
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I make the plea for a worldoperationalcommand.
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Certainly anti-aircraft command is anoperationalcommand.
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The various services—medical, ordnance, and the like—are an essential component of anyoperationalcommand.
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This, in its turn, sets narrow limits on the flexibility ofoperationalcommandand control.
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The co-ordination of production is an essential counterpart of the integrated strategic andoperationalcommand.
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It is that of combat and serving in anoperationalcommand.
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He was not an energetic leader of men in a tough and exactingoperationalcommand.
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This loss of clarity could seriously compromise efficiency in situations ofoperationalcommand.
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This was his lastoperationalcommand.
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It was not anoperationalcommand.
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We cannot be of such importance in 1939 and be told in 1943 that this is not anoperationalcommand.
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As to the point about being under theoperationalcommandof the chief constable, are not all other policemen?
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What is the good of infantry units or any other units if there are no effectiveoperationalcommandheadquarters?
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It is a little hard to be told in 1943 that we do not belong to anoperationalcommand.
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The test is, does a man belong to anoperationalcommand, and has he participated in a campaign?
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It provides a clear distinction of ranks, a goodoperationalcommandstructure and the ability to reward at clear levels.
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It was proved again and again in the war that to exerciseoperationalcommandit is not necessary to command administratively.
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I attach importance to the existing system under which the regimental officer is responsible for the payment of the men under hisoperationalcommand.
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This programme lasts for 10 weeks, aiming to develop management andoperationalcommandskills and includes a strong element of human rights training.
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There is a wide welcome in my constituency for the provision of such information at basic oroperationalcommandunit level.
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Each new armoured divisional headquarters will be given the capability of deploying, when required, two tactical command posts to exercise directoperationalcommandof battle-groups.
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