OFF-LINE

An adjective which describes a despatch or communication in any organization or from one organization to another which is sent to the wrong person for handling. It should only be routed back to the sender.

1. pieces of paper, sent, that don't belong to one. They are sent back to originator. (HCO PL 27 Feb 72) 2. a type of dev-t where dispatches or orders are passed in a manner to deny information on record. (HCO PL 27 Jan 69) 3. a dispatch is off-line when it is sent to the wrong person. (HCO PL 17 Nov 64) 4. communication not cleared through the communication center. (HASI PL 9 Apr 57)

not on the correct comm line. See also comm lines in this glossary. —Staff Status II Glossary, Approved late Sept. 1990

(of despatches or orders) sent to the wrong person, improperly routed or passed in a manner to deny information on record.a form of dev-t generated when a despatch or order is sent to the wrong person, improperly routed or passed in a manner to deny information on record.not on the correct comm line. See also comm lines in this glossary. (slang) deviant; not in accord with established or accepted practices, modes or attitudes. A variation of the phrase out of line.not on the correct comm line. See also comm lines in this glossary. @ People who are always off-line and off-post aren't doing their own jobs.