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[Term] Coordinating Authority [Link] DoDD 5105.75 [Definition] 
A commander or individual assigned responsibility for coordinating specific functions or activities involving forces of two or more military departments, two or more joint force components, or two or more forces of the same service. The commander or individual has the authority to require consultation between the agencies involved, but does not have the authority to compel agreement. In the event that essential agreement cannot be obtained, the matter shall be referred to the next senior in the reporting chain. This authority is given to the Senior Defense Official or the Defense Attaché (SDO/DATT) by DoDD 5105.75, Department of Defense Operations at U.S. Embassies, December 21, 2007.
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