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POUNCER OPERATION [1 record]

Record 1 2000-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Minesweeping and Minehunting
  • Naval Mines
  • Mine Warfare
DEF

The stationing of a screening ship or antisubmarine warfare aircraft between the screen and main body to strengthen the antisubmarine defence in the direction of advance of the formation.

OBS

That ship or aircraft is considered part of the antisubmarine screen.

OBS

antisubmarine warfare pouncer operation; pouncer operation : terms and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage et chasse aux mines
  • Mines marines
  • Guerre des mines
DEF

Positionnement d'un navire ou d'un aéronef de lutte anti-sous-marine, entre l'écran et l'élément principal, afin de renforcer la défense anti-sous-marine dans l'axe de progression de la formation.

OBS

Ce navire ou cet aéronef est considéré comme faisant partie de l'écran anti-sous-marin.

OBS

opération de renforcement de l'écran anti-sous-marin : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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