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Air-ground worldwide communications system

In telecommunication, an air-ground worldwide communications system is a worldwide military network of ground stations that (a) provides two-way communications links between aircraft and ground stations for navigation and control, including air route traffic control and (b) may also provide support for special functions, such as for civil aircraft providing assistance to military missions and for meeting communications requirements for aircraft flying distinguished visitors.

Source: from Federal Standard 1037C



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