General
commo
What does commo mean?
Communications equipment, or by extension the personnel who operate and maintain it.
"Get commo up so we can reach battalion."
Origin
US military slang, clipped from 'communications.'
Frequently asked questions
What does 'commo' mean?
It's short for communications — referring either to the radio and signals equipment or to the personnel who operate and maintain it.
How is 'commo' used?
You might say 'get commo up' to mean establish communications, or call the signal soldiers 'the commo guys.'
Where does the word come from?
It's US military slang, simply clipped from the word 'communications.'
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