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***** | BRANCH | (DOD) 2. A geographically separate unit of an activity, which performs all or part of the primary functions of the parent activity on a smaller scale. Unlike an annex, a branch is not merely an overfl
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***** | BRANCH | (DOD) 4. The contingency options built into the base plan. A branch is used for changing the mission, orientation, or direction of movement of a force to aid success of the operation based on anticipa
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**** | BRANCH | (DOD) 3. An arm or service of the Army.
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*** | BRANCH | (DOD) 1. A subdivision of any organization.
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