contingency ZIP Code

A ZIP Code assigned by Military Postal Service Agency to a contingency post office for the tactical use of the Armed Forces on a temporary basis. The number consists of a five-digit base with a four-digit add-on to assist in routing and sorting.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.

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