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ARC FIRE [1 record]

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Record 1 2022-12-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Target Acquisition
DEF

The angle between the boundaries of a zone of fire covered by a weapon.

OBS

The boundaries of the arc of fire are described as "left of arc" and "right of arc."

OBS

arc of fire: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acquisition d'objectif
DEF

Angle entre les limites d'une zone de tir couverte par une arme.

OBS

On désigne les limites d'un arc de tir par «limite droite» et «limite gauche».

OBS

arc de tir : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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