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NUCLEAR WEAPONS CAPABILITY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- special atomic demolition munition
1, record 1, English, special%20atomic%20demolition%20munition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SADM 1, record 1, English, SADM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- special ADM 2, record 1, English, special%20ADM
correct
- SADM 2, record 1, English, SADM
correct
- SADM 2, record 1, English, SADM
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A low-yield, man-portable atomic demolition munition which is detonated by a timer. 3, record 1, English, - special%20atomic%20demolition%20munition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the army further increased its nuclear capability by deploying the first atomic demolition munition(ADM). ADMs(and later, special atomic demolition munitions, or SADMs, and medium atomic demolition munition, or MADMs) were low-yield weapons(sub-1 kiloton to 15 kilotons) designed to be emplaced by special forces and commando teams behind enemy lines to destroy bridges, tunnels, harbors, dams, airfield, command posts, transportation and communication hubs and fuel depots, or to create obstacles to disrupt the movement of enemy forces... 4, record 1, English, - special%20atomic%20demolition%20munition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special atomic demolition munition; SADM: designations extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 1, English, - special%20atomic%20demolition%20munition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- charge nucléaire statique spéciale
1, record 1, French, charge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20statique%20sp%C3%A9ciale
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- CNS spéciale 1, record 1, French, CNS%20sp%C3%A9ciale
proposal, feminine noun
- munition de destruction atomique spéciale 2, record 1, French, munition%20de%20destruction%20atomique%20sp%C3%A9ciale
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
munition de destruction atomique spéciale : désignation tirée du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 3, record 1, French, - charge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20statique%20sp%C3%A9ciale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prescribed nuclear load
1, record 2, English, prescribed%20nuclear%20load
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specified quantity of nuclear weapons to be carried by a delivery unit. The establishment and replenishment of this load after each expenditure is a command decision and is dependent upon the tactical situation, the nuclear logistical situation, and the capability of the unit to transport and utilize the load. It may vary from day to day among similar delivery units. 2, record 2, English, - prescribed%20nuclear%20load
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prescribed nuclear load: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - prescribed%20nuclear%20load
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chargement nucléaire prescrit
1, record 2, French, chargement%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20prescrit
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dotation nucléaire 2, record 2, French, dotation%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité déterminée d'armes nucléaires devant être transportée par l'unité chargée de les mettre en œuvre. L'approvisionnement et le réapprovisionnement de cette dotation après emploi sont une décision de commandement; ils dépendent de la situation tactique, de la situation logistique nucléaire et de la possibilité pour l'unité de transporter et d'utiliser la dotation. La dotation peut varier d'un jour à l'autre, et aussi entre unités de feux nucléaires identiques. 1, record 2, French, - chargement%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20prescrit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dotation nucléaire; chargement nucléaire prescrit : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - chargement%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20prescrit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- carga nuclear prescrita
1, record 2, Spanish, carga%20nuclear%20prescrita
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad específica de armas nucleares que ha de transportar la unidad de lanzamiento. El establecimiento y restablecimiento de esta cantidad después de cada empleo es una decisión del mando, que depende de la situación táctica, de la logística nuclear y de la posibilidad de la unidad para transportar y utilizar su dotación. Puede variar de un día a otro e incluso pueden existir variaciones entre unidades nucleares idénticas. 1, record 2, Spanish, - carga%20nuclear%20prescrita
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Supply (Military)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- prescribed nuclear stockage
1, record 3, English, prescribed%20nuclear%20stockage
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specified quantity of nuclear weapons, components of nuclear weapons, and warhead test equipment to be stocked in special ammunition supply points or other logistical installations. The establishment and replenishment of this stockage is a command decision and is dependent upon the tactical situation, the allocation, the capability of the logistical support unit to store and maintain the nuclear weapons, and the nuclear logistical situation. The prescribed stockage may vary from time to time and among similar logistical support units. 2, record 3, English, - prescribed%20nuclear%20stockage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prescribed nuclear stockage: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - prescribed%20nuclear%20stockage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Approvisionnement (Militaire)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- stockage nucléaire prescrit
1, record 3, French, stockage%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20prescrit
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Quantité déterminée d'armes nucléaires, éléments d'armes nucléaires et équipements de contrôle des têtes nucléaires devant être stockée en des points spéciaux de ravitaillement en munitions ou autres installations logistiques. Cette réserve est établie et approvisionnée par décision du commandement et dépend de la situation tactique, de l'allocation, de la possibilité de l'unité de support logistique d'entreposer et d'entretenir les armes nucléaires, et de la situation nucléaire logistique. Le stockage prescrit peut varier selon le moment et selon l'unité de soutien logistique. 2, record 3, French, - stockage%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20prescrit
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stockage nucléaire prescrit : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - stockage%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20prescrit
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Avituallamiento (Militar)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- existencias nucleares prescritas
1, record 3, Spanish, existencias%20nucleares%20prescritas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cantidad específica de armas nucleares, componentes de dichas armas y equipo de pruebas de cabezas nucleares que se almacena en puntos de suministro de municiones especiales u otras instalaciones logísticas. El establecimiento y reposición de estos almacenamientos depende de la situación táctica, la ubicación y la capacidad de la unidad de apoyo logístico para almacenar y mantener las armas nucleares. Las existencias prescritas pueden variar con el tiempo y en función de las unidades de apoyo logístico. 1, record 3, Spanish, - existencias%20nucleares%20prescritas
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-strategic nuclear force
1, record 4, English, non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NSNF 2, record 4, English, NSNF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nonstrategic nuclear force 3, record 4, English, nonstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
- NSNF 3, record 4, English, NSNF
correct
- NSNF 3, record 4, English, NSNF
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
non-strategic nuclear forces : Those nuclear-capable forces located in an operational area with a capability to employ nuclear weapons by land, sea, or air forces against opposing forces, supporting installations, or facilities. 4, record 4, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such forces may be employed, when authorized by [a] competent authority, to support operations that contribute to the accomplishment of the commander’s mission within the theatre of operations. 4, record 4, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record 4, Key term(s)
- non strategic nuclear force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force nucléaire non stratégique
1, record 4, French, force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
forces nucléaires non stratégiques : Forces dotées d'une capacité nucléaire placées dans une zone opérationnelle, capables d'utiliser des armes nucléaires à vecteur terrestre, naval ou aérien contre des forces adverses, des installations de soutien ou des installations. 2, record 4, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces forces peuvent être utilisées, lorsqu'elles sont autorisées par l'autorité compétente, pour appuyer des opérations qui contribuent à l'exécution de la mission du commandant dans le cadre du théâtre d'opérations. 2, record 4, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- military nuclear power
1, record 5, English, military%20nuclear%20power
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- nuclear weapons state 2, record 5, English, nuclear%20weapons%20state
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nation which has nuclear weapons and the capability for their employment. 3, record 5, English, - military%20nuclear%20power
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military nuclear power; nuclear weapons state: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 5, English, - military%20nuclear%20power
Record 5, Key term(s)
- nuclear state
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Armes CBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- puissance nucléaire militaire
1, record 5, French, puissance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- état possédant des armes nucléaires 2, record 5, French, %C3%A9tat%20poss%C3%A9dant%20des%20armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nation qui possède des armes nucléaires et qui est en mesure de les employer. 2, record 5, French, - puissance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20militaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
puissance nucléaire militaire; état possédant des armes nucléaires : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 5, French, - puissance%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20militaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Armas QBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- potencia nuclear militar
1, record 5, Spanish, potencia%20nuclear%20militar
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nación que posee armas nucleares y tiene capacidad para emplearlas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - potencia%20nuclear%20militar
Record 6 - internal organization data 1988-02-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- integrated battlefield
1, record 6, English, integrated%20battlefield
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combat zone where either or both combatants have the capability to use conventional, nuclear, chemical, or electronic warfare weapons singly or in any combination to achieve a military objective. 2, record 6, English, - integrated%20battlefield
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- champ de bataille intégré
1, record 6, French, champ%20de%20bataille%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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