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FOLLOW ECHELON [1 record]

Record 1 2002-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Amphibious Forces
  • Combat Support
DEF

In amphibious operations, that echelon of the assault troops, vehicles, aircraft equipment, and supplies which, though not needed to initiate the assault, is required to support and sustain the assault.

OBS

follow-on echelon: term and definition standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • follow on echelon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces amphibies
  • Soutien au combat
OBS

En opérations amphibies, échelon des forces d'assaut, y compris véhicules, matériel d'aviation et approvisionnements qui, bien que non essentiel au déclenchement de l'assaut, est nécessaire à l'appui et à la poursuite de celui-ci.

OBS

échelon de premier renfort : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fuerzas anfibias
  • Apoyo en combate
DEF

En operaciones anfibias, escalón de fuerzas de asalto que tiene vehículos, equipo de aeronaves y suministros que, aunque no es imprescindible para iniciar el asalto, se necesita para apoyarlo y mantener su continuidad.

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