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Record 1 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Logistics
OBS

A logistics support concept for troop contingents in a peace-keeping mission area whereby the contributing country provides some or all logistics support to the contingent on a reimbursable basis; the term "self-sufficiency" is sometimes incorrectly used with this meaning.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Logistique militaire
OBS

Éviter «autosuffisance» qui dénote l'autonomie initiale d'un contingent (60-90 jours), avant la mise en place du soutien logistique de l'ONU.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Logística militar
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