general headquarters

general headquarters

noun U.S. Army.
the headquarters of the commanding officer of a large military force. Abbreviation: GHQ, G.H.Q.
Origin:
1855–60

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general headquarters

noun
military headquarters from which a military commander controls and organizes the forces [syn: command post] 
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