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COMBAT ARM [1 record]

Record 1 2007-01-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Weapon Systems (Land Forces)
DEF

The generic term used to designate the elements of Armour, Artillery and Infantry which conduct shock action in direct contact with the enemy.

OBS

combat arm; cbt A: term and shortened form officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes d'armes (Forces terrestres)
DEF

Terme générique désignant les éléments de l'arme blindée, de l'artillerie et de l'infanterie appelés à conduire l'action de choc au contact direct de l'ennemi.

OBS

arme de combat; A cbt : terme, forme abrégée et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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