Contact Point Definition - MilitaryDictionary.org

contact point

1.) In air operations, the position at which a mission leader makes radio contact with an air control agency.

2.) In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact.

3.) In personnel recovery, a location where isolated personnel can establish contact with recovery forces.

In the United States, military vocabulary is standardized by the Department of Defence. These terms are used by the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps.

Term Classification: operations