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FLOATING RESERVE [1 record]

Record 1 2007-08-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Amphibious Forces
  • Sea Operations (Military)
DEF

In an amphibious operation, reserve troops which remain embarked until needed.

OBS

floating reserve: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces amphibies
  • Opérations en mer (Militaire)
DEF

Au cours d'une opération amphibie, troupes de réserve qui restent embarquées jusqu'à ce que l'on ait besoin d'elles.

OBS

réserve non débarquée : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fuerzas anfibias
  • Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
DEF

En una operación anfibia, reserva de tropas que permanece embarcada hasta que es necesaria.

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