Definition of Sigint operational tasking authority

DOD Dictionary of Military Terms
SIGINT operational tasking authority
A military commander’s authority to operationally direct and levy signals intelligence (SIGINT) requirements on designated SIGINT resources; includes authority to deploy and redeploy all or part of the SIGINT resources for which SIGINT operational tasking authority has been delegated. Also called SOTA. See also signals intelligence.
  

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