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TARGET ORIENTED MINEFIELD [1 record]

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Record 1 1990-07-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Mines
DEF

A minefield laid as a measure against an acquired enemy grouping. In addition to the classic effects of a minefield, target oriented use of mines aims to inflict casualties and by the achievement of surprise, to create maximum confusion.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Engineers Terminology Working Group.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines terrestres
DEF

Champ de mines posé contre un ennemi déjà groupé. En plus des effets classiques d'un champ de mines, l'utilisation orientée vers l'objectif des mines vise à infliger des pertes et, grâce à l'élément de surprise, créer un désordre maximum.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie.

Spanish

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