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CROSSING OBSTACLE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-11-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- obstacle crossing
1, record 1, English, obstacle%20crossing
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- crossing of an obstacle 2, record 1, English, crossing%20of%20an%20obstacle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operation, usually combined arms, which aims to move across an obstacle, forces structured in such a way that they may be able to pursue the execution of a mission. 2, record 1, English, - obstacle%20crossing
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obstacle crossing : designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - obstacle%20crossing
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- franchissement d'obstacle
1, record 1, French, franchissement%20d%27obstacle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- franchissement d'un obstacle 2, record 1, French, franchissement%20d%27un%20obstacle
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- franchissement d'obstacles 3, record 1, French, franchissement%20d%27obstacles
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération, généralement interarmes, qui a pour but de faire passer de l'autre côté d'un obstacle un ensemble de forces capable de poursuivre l'exécution d'une mission. 2, record 1, French, - franchissement%20d%27obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
franchissement d'obstacle : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - franchissement%20d%27obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
franchissement d'un obstacle : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - franchissement%20d%27obstacle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-06-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rope crossing
1, record 2, English, rope%20crossing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The rope crossing is an element of a military obstacle course. 2, record 2, English, - rope%20crossing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pont de corde
1, record 2, French, pont%20de%20corde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le pont de corde est un élément de parcours de franchissement d'obstacles militaire. 2, record 2, French, - pont%20de%20corde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trade Names
- Armour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Centurion Ark™
1, record 3, English, Centurion%20Ark%26trade%3B
trademark
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A modified tank with trackways fitted on its top. It can be driven into a shallow ditch, canal or similar obstacle to provide an assault crossing for other vehicles. 1, record 3, English, - Centurion%20Ark%26trade%3B
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Centurion Ark™: A trademark of Royal Ordnance Factory. 2, record 3, English, - Centurion%20Ark%26trade%3B
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Centurion Ark
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations commerciales
- Arme blindée
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Centurion Ark
1, record 3, French, Centurion%20Ark
trademark, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centurion ArkMC : Marque de commerce de la société Royal Ordnance Factory. 2, record 3, French, - Centurion%20Ark
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-04-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- quick crossing 1, record 4, English, quick%20crossing
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The assault crossing of an obstacle using troops and crossing means at hand or readily available without pausing to make elaborate preparations. 1, record 4, English, - quick%20crossing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- franchissement rapide
1, record 4, French, franchissement%20rapide
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pendant un assaut, franchissement d'un obstacle par des troupes, à l'aide des moyens en leur possession ou dont elles peuvent facilement disposer, sans qu'elle ne s'arrêtent pour élaborer des plans détaillés. 1, record 4, French, - franchissement%20rapide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-03-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- hasty crossing
1, record 5, English, hasty%20crossing
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The crossing of an inland water obstacle using the crossing means at hand or those readily available, and made without pausing for elaborate preparations. 2, record 5, English, - hasty%20crossing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hasty crossing: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - hasty%20crossing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hasty crossing: term officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 5, English, - hasty%20crossing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- franchissement dans la foulée
1, record 5, French, franchissement%20dans%20la%20foul%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- franchissement accéléré 2, record 5, French, franchissement%20acc%C3%A9l%C3%A9r%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traversée d'un cours ou d'une nappe d'eau effectuée à l'aide des moyens disponibles sur place ou à brève échéance, sans marquer un temps d'arrêt pour des préparatifs détaillés. 3, record 5, French, - franchissement%20dans%20la%20foul%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
franchissement dans la foulée : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 5, French, - franchissement%20dans%20la%20foul%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
franchissement dans la foulée; franchissement accéléré : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 5, French, - franchissement%20dans%20la%20foul%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
franchissement dans la foulée : terme uniformisé par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 5, French, - franchissement%20dans%20la%20foul%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Ejército de tierra
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso improvisado de ríos
1, record 5, Spanish, paso%20improvisado%20de%20r%C3%ADos
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cruce de un río o curso de agua, empleando medios actualmente disponibles o de rápida obtención, sin detenerse en preparaciones más laboriosas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - paso%20improvisado%20de%20r%C3%ADos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-09-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- assault crossing area 1, record 6, English, assault%20crossing%20area
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
That portion of a river line or obstacle containing one or more crossing sites, ferry sites or lanes necessary to secure a bridgehead. 1, record 6, English, - assault%20crossing%20area
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone de franchissement d'assaut
1, record 6, French, zone%20de%20franchissement%20d%27assaut
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Secteur d'une rivière ou d'un obstacle où se trouvent un ou plusieurs lieux de passage, voies ou lignes de traversiers, nécessaires pour établir une tête de pont. 1, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20franchissement%20d%27assaut
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-08-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- crossing site
1, record 7, English, crossing%20site
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A place where a crossing is made over an obstacle. 1, record 7, English, - crossing%20site
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- site de franchissement
1, record 7, French, site%20de%20franchissement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lieu où l'on franchit un obstacle. 1, record 7, French, - site%20de%20franchissement
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
site de franchissement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - site%20de%20franchissement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deliberate crossing
1, record 8, English, deliberate%20crossing
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crossing of an inland water obstacle that requires extensive planning and detailed preparations. 2, record 8, English, - deliberate%20crossing
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deliberate crossing: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 8, English, - deliberate%20crossing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- franchissement préparé
1, record 8, French, franchissement%20pr%C3%A9par%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Traversée d'une coupure d'eau formant obstacle, nécessitant une planification importante et une préparation détaillée. 2, record 8, French, - franchissement%20pr%C3%A9par%C3%A9
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
franchissement préparé : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 8, French, - franchissement%20pr%C3%A9par%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- paso de río preparado
1, record 8, Spanish, paso%20de%20r%C3%ADo%20preparado
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paso de un obstáculo formado por un curso de agua que necesita una planificación importante y una preparación detallada. 1, record 8, Spanish, - paso%20de%20r%C3%ADo%20preparado
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- assist with crossing
1, record 9, English, assist%20with%20crossing
correct, verb
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To participate in the support and service support of units crossing from one bank to the other of a dry or wet obstacle. 1, record 9, English, - assist%20with%20crossing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aider au franchissement
1, record 9, French, aider%20au%20franchissement
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Participer à l'appui et au soutien des unités pour le passage d'une rive à l'autre d'une coupure. 1, record 9, French, - aider%20au%20franchissement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aider au franchissement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 9, French, - aider%20au%20franchissement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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