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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 1989-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

Fire aimed at stopping or preventing enemy activity for a least a temporary period of time.

OBS

This term is not part of the Canadian Army doctrine. It is a concept of the American Army.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Tir d'armes ayant pour objet d'arrêter ou de prévenir toute activité ennemie pendant une période donnée.

OBS

Ce terme ne fait pas partie de la doctrine de l'Armée de terre canadienne. Il s'agit plutôt d'un concept de l'Armée de terre américaine.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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