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COMPLEX ATTACK [1 record]

Record 1 2011-05-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

An improvised explosive device event that involves more than one device or in which the attack is supported by direct or indirect fire.

OBS

complex attack: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Évènement IED [dispositif explosif de circonstance] impliquant plus d’un dispositif ou un appui-feu direct ou indirect.

OBS

attaque complexe : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense.

Spanish

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