Unified Command
/ˈjuːnɪfaɪd kəˈmænd/
Definitions
- (n.) A management structure in emergency response or military operations enabling multiple agencies or branches to operate under a single command.
The unified command coordinated efforts between local police and fire departments during the disaster.
Forms
- unified command
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Commentary
Use 'unified command' to emphasize cooperative authority in multi-agency incident management, ensuring unified objectives and resource allocation.
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