Definition: (DOD) The command by whose authority a message is sent. The responsibility of the originator includes the responsibility for the functions of the drafter and the releasing officer.
See also drafter; releasing officer.
originator
From Department of Defense, for About.com
More of This Feature
Explore US Military
Must Reads
About.com Special Features
How to Write a Cover Letter
Looking for a new job? Use these tips and put your best foot forward. More >
Online Degrees in Hard Times
Ten reasons earning an online degree during a recession is a great idea. More >
©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.
All rights reserved.