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MARKER SHIP [1 record]

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Record 1 2002-03-06

English

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

In an amphibious operation, a ship which takes accurate station on a designated control point. It may fly identifying flags by day and show lights to seaward by night.

OBS

marker ship : term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

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

Dans une opération amphibie, bâtiment placé avec précision en un point repère prescrit. Ce bâtiment peut, de jour, arborer des pavillons d'identification, de nuit, porter des feux visibles du large.

OBS

bâtiment-jalon : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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

En una operación anfibia, barco situado con precisión en un punto de control. Puede tener banderas de identificación durante el día y luces dirigidas hacia el mar, por la noche.

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