collective call sign

Noun

 * 1)  Any call sign which represents two or more facilities, commands, authorities, or units. The collective call sign for any of these includes the commander thereof and all subordinate commanders therein.
 * CHARLIE PAPA: Command Post of the 1098th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) in Vietnam.
 * CHARLIE 34: Landing Craft #34 of the 1098th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) in Vietnam.
 * CHARLIE 6: Commmander of the 1098th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) in Vietnam.