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FLEETING OBJECTIVE [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Infantry
  • Shooting (Sports)
DEF

A moving target that remains within observation or firing distance for such a short duration that it is difficult to take deliberate aim.

Key term(s)
  • fleeting objective

French

Domaine(s)
  • Infanterie
  • Tir (Sports)
CONT

[...] permettant d'obtenir d'emblée l'efficacité maximale sur les objectifs souvent peu visibles et fugitifs du champ de bataille [...]

Key term(s)
  • objectif d'opportunité

Spanish

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