Group that developed a useful phonetic code (4)

I believe the answer is:

nato

(Other definitions for nato that I've seen before include "Collective security alliance engaged in Bosnia" , "Military bloc" , "Security agreement" , "US/Europe alliance" , "Military organization" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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