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Record 1 2023-01-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

An obstacle sited close to a defensive position to protect the position from the enemy's final assault.

OBS

protective obstacle: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Obstacle situé près d'une position défensive pour la protéger de l'assaut final d'un ennemi.

OBS

obstacle de protection : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie.

Spanish

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