n. the policy or action of completely merging the traditional navy, army, and air force into one combined force having a unified command and common uniform, rank structure, and pay rates.
See also: integration
- 1966  Neither is the military, by and large, opposed to unification. The argument of opponents of unification is that it is being rushed.
- 1966  Many naval officers share his view that while integration of the three forces is a worthy objective, unification is not.