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RECONNAISSANCE FIRE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-03-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
DEF

A method of reconnaissance in which fire is placed on a suspected enemy position to cause the enemy to disclose his presence by movement or return of fire.

OBS

reconnaissance by fire: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
DEF

Méthode de reconnaissance dans laquelle on effectue un tir sur une position ennemie supposée pour amener l'ennemi à révéler sa présence par un mouvement ou par tir de riposte.

OBS

reconnaissance par le feu : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
DEF

Método de reconocimiento mediante el que se hace fuego sobre una posible posición enemiga para hacer que el enemigo se mueva y descubra su presencia o para obtener respuesta de fuego por parte del enemigo.

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