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AMPHIBIOUS DEMONSTRATION [1 record]

Record 1 2002-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Amphibious Forces
DEF

A type of amphibious operation conducted for the purpose of deceiving the enemy by a show of force with the expectation of deluding the enemy into a course of action unfavourable to him.

OBS

amphibious demonstration: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces amphibies
DEF

Type d'opération amphibie menée dans le but d'induire l'ennemi en erreur par un étalage de force et de l'inciter ainsi à avoir des réactions contraires à son intérêt.

OBS

démonstration amphibie : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fuerzas anfibias
DEF

Tipo de operación anfibia dirigida con la finalidad de engañar al enemigo, mediante una demostración de fuerza con la esperanza de empujarle a realizar una acción desfavorable.

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