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ACLANT

ACLANT

9.9
A NATO headquarters in the United States that led Atlantic defense operations
  • noun
  • Jargon
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  • The ACLANT headquarters is located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Examples

  • The NATO command known as ACLANT played a crucial role during the Cold War.

  • Military historians often reference ACLANT when discussing NATO's Atlantic defense strategy.

  • After the restructuring, ACLANT's responsibilities were transferred to a new command center.

  • Did you know that ACLANT plays a crucial role in NATO operations?

  • The NATO command known as ACLANT played a crucial role during the Cold War.

  • Military historians often reference ACLANT when discussing NATO's Atlantic defense strategy.

  • After the restructuring, ACLANT's responsibilities were transferred to a new command center.

Synonyms

Allied Command Atlantic
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  • Specialized
7.7

A major NATO headquarters in the United States that planned and led sea operations in the Atlantic

is described as a major strategic headquarters without naming the operational area

Surface Forms

ACLANT singular
ACLANTs plural

Etymology

ACLANT is a short name made from the parts Allied, Command, and Atlantic, used by NATO. 'Allied' means 'together' and 'Atlantic' points to the Atlantic Ocean, so the name helps you remember it is NATO's main strategic headquarters for the Atlantic region.