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ASYMMETRIC THREAT [1 record]

Record 1 2017-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • Military Tactics
DEF

A threat emanating from the potential use of dissimilar means or methods to circumvent or negate an opponent's strengths while exploiting his weaknesses to obtain a disproportionate result.

OBS

asymmetric threat: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

OBS

asymmetric threat: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel.

OBS

asymmetric threat: designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Tactique militaire
DEF

Menace issue de la possibilité d'employer des moyens ou des méthodes dissemblables pour contourner ou neutraliser les points forts d'un adversaire tout en exploitant ses faiblesses, pour obtenir un résultat disproportionné.

OBS

menace asymétrique : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

OBS

menace asymétrique : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées.

OBS

menace asymétrique : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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