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DISORDERLY CROWD [1 record]

Record 1 2008-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Behaviour
  • Protection of Life
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
CONT

Disorderly crowds have an active nucleus, draw spectators and are unpredictable. Disorderly crowds are very emotional, usually progress to some form of aggressive action, are bordering on violence, could quickly lose control, develop into a riot, and have identifiable militant members taking leadership and individuals circulating through the crowd encouraging others.

OBS

disorderly crowd: term officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comportement humain
  • Sécurité des personnes
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
CONT

Une foule désordonnée comporte un noyau actif, attire les spectateurs et est imprévisible. Elle est également très émotive, s'abandonne habituellement à des actes agressifs, presque violents, peut rapidement tomber dans l'anarchie et se transformer en foule émeutière, comprend des militants identifiables qui prennent la direction de la manifestation et des agitateurs qui circulent dans la foule pour encourager les manifestants.

OBS

foule désordonnée : terme uniformisé par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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