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ENGAGEMENT NIGHT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2002-11-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- command and launch unit
1, record 1, English, command%20and%20launch%20unit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CLU 1, record 1, English, CLU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One of the two major components of the Javelin Antitank Missile. The unit using a simple latching mechanism to attach to the projectile, incorporates an integrated day/night sight and provides target engagement capability in adverse weather and in the presence of countermeasures. 1, record 1, English, - command%20and%20launch%20unit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de commandement et de lancement
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20de%20commandement%20et%20de%20lancement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DCL 1, record 1, French, DCL
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
L'une des deux principales composantes du missile antichar Javelin. Le dispositif, doté d'un mécanisme simple d'attache au projectile, comprend une unité de visée diurne et nocturne, capable d'engager un objectif dans des conditions météorologiques défavorables et en présence de contre-mesures. 1, record 1, French, - dispositif%20de%20commandement%20et%20de%20lancement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dispositif de commandement et de lancement; DCL : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - dispositif%20de%20commandement%20et%20de%20lancement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-11-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- engagement at night
1, record 2, English, engagement%20at%20night
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rencontre de nuit
1, record 2, French, rencontre%20de%20nuit
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Armour
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- night engagement
1, record 3, English, night%20engagement
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Night engagement. If the ambient light is insufficient for the passive sights, use white star parachutes for illumination(Light Armoured Vehicle Gunnery(in-house document of American Army]. 1, record 3, English, - night%20engagement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- engagement de nuit
1, record 3, French, engagement%20de%20nuit
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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