elapsed time - the time that elapses while some event is occurring. 1  period, period of time, time period - an amount of time; a time period of 30 years; hastened the period of time of his recovery; Picasso's blue period. one-way light time, OWLT - the elapsed time it takes for light (or radio signals) to travel between the Earth and a celestial object.
In cases of allied or coalition (multinational) operations in tandem with USAF or Joint air and space operations, the AOC is called a Combined Air and Space Operations Center (CAOC).
The CAO should have direct access to the independent auditors to allow communication of any issues relating to the integrity of the financial statements or the financial reporting environment and for the auditors to quiz them about the state of the financial reporting system and the system of internal control.