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FRAGMENTATION DAMAGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blast fragmentation warhead
1, record 1, English, blast%20fragmentation%20warhead
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blast/fragmentation warhead 2, record 1, English, blast%2Ffragmentation%20warhead
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A blast/fragmentation warhead is one that upon detonation delivers damage to a target due to a shock wave and metal splinters. 2, record 1, English, - blast%20fragmentation%20warhead
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charge militaire à effet de souffle et à fragmentation
1, record 1, French, charge%20militaire%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20souffle%20et%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tête explosive à effet de souffle et à fragmentation 1, record 1, French, t%C3%AAte%20explosive%20%C3%A0%20effet%20de%20souffle%20et%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fragmentation warhead
1, record 2, English, fragmentation%20warhead
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... fragmentation warheads are designed to cause target damage through the creation of high velocity fragments. 2, record 2, English, - fragmentation%20warhead
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- charge militaire à fragmentation
1, record 2, French, charge%20militaire%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tête explosive à fragmentation 2, record 2, French, t%C3%AAte%20explosive%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
feminine noun
- tête militaire à fragmentation 3, record 2, French, t%C3%AAte%20militaire%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
feminine noun
- charge explosive à fragmentation 4, record 2, French, charge%20explosive%20%C3%A0%20fragmentation
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-09-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- physical damage assessment
1, record 3, English, physical%20damage%20assessment
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A quantitative estimate of the extent of physical damage to a target resulting from an engagement. 2, record 3, English, - physical%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This assessment is based on observed or interpreted damage [and] includes a confidence level. 2, record 3, English, - physical%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The physical damage [may occur] through munitions blast, fragmentation and/or fire damage effects. 3, record 3, English, - physical%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
physical damage assessment: designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 3, English, - physical%20damage%20assessment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des dommages physiques
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20physiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation quantitative de l'étendue des dommages physiques infligés à une cible lors d'un engagement. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20physiques
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette évaluation repose sur l'observation ou l'interprétation des dommages [et] comprend un niveau de confiance. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20physiques
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les dommages physiques [peuvent se produire à cause du] souffle des munitions, [de] la fragmentation ou [des] effets incendiaires. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20physiques
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
évaluation des dommages physiques : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20physiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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