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SUPPRESSION FIRE [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2014-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military and Security
DEF

Fire that degrades the performance of a target below the level needed to fulfil its mission.

OBS

Suppression is usually only effective for the duration of the fire.

OBS

suppression fire: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Militaire et sécurité
DEF

Tir qui réduit l'efficacité d'un objectif en dessous du niveau qui lui permet de remplir sa mission.

OBS

La suppression n'est généralement efficace que pour la durée du tir.

OBS

tir de suppression : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 2 1989-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Land Forces
  • Field Engineering (Military)
DEF

Fire aimed at stopping or preventing enemy activity for a least a temporary period of time.

OBS

This term is not part of the Canadian Army doctrine. It is a concept of the American Army.

OBS

Term and definition officialized by the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Forces terrestres
  • Génie (Militaire)
DEF

Tir d'armes ayant pour objet d'arrêter ou de prévenir toute activité ennemie pendant une période donnée.

OBS

Ce terme ne fait pas partie de la doctrine de l'Armée de terre canadienne. Il s'agit plutôt d'un concept de l'Armée de terre américaine.

OBS

Terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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