decentralized control

In air defense, the normal mode whereby a higher echelon monitors unit actions, making direct target assignments to units only when necessary to ensure proper fire distribution or to prevent engagement of friendly aircraft. See also centralized control.

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

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