listening watch


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listening watch

A continuous receiver watch established for the reception of traffic addressed to, or of interest to, the unit maintaining the watch, with complete log optional.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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Noun1.listening watch - a watch established for the reception of traffic of interest to the unit maintaining the watch
continuous receiver watch
vigil, watch - a purposeful surveillance to guard or observe
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