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POSITIONAL DEFENCE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- position defence
1, record 1, English, position%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- positional defence 1, record 1, English, positional%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The type of defence in which the bulk of the defending force is disposed in selected tactical localities where the decisive battle is to be fought. Principal reliance is placed on the ability of the forces in the defended localities to maintain their positions and to control the terrain between them. The reserve is used to add depth, to block, or restore the battle position by counterattack. 1, record 1, English, - position%20defence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
positional defence; position defence: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - position%20defence
Record 1, Key term(s)
- position defense
- positional defense
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défense ferme
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20ferme
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de défense dans laquelle le gros des forces défensives est réparti entre les points d'appui établis dans la zone où la bataille décisive doit être livrée. Le succès d'une telle défense repose essentiellement sur la capacité des forces installées dans les points d'appui à se maintenir sur leurs positions et à contrôler les intervalles qui les séparent. Les réserves sont utilisées pour donner de la profondeur à la bataille, exécuter des coups d'arrêt et rétablir l'intégrité de la position par des contre-attaques. 1, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20ferme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense ferme : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20ferme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa de posiciones
1, record 1, Spanish, defensa%20de%20posiciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensa posicional 1, record 1, Spanish, defensa%20posicional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tipo de defensa en la que el grueso de las fuerzas de defensa se dispone en lugares tácticos, previamente seleccionados, donde se va a librar la batalla decisiva. El éxito de este tipo de defensa se basa en la capacidad de las fuerzas para conservar las posiciones y el terreno entre ellas. Las reservas se emplean para dar profundidad, bloquear y recuperar las posiciones mediante contraataques. 1, record 1, Spanish, - defensa%20de%20posiciones
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