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OPERATIONAL NUCLEAR WEAPONS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- non-strategic nuclear force
1, record 1, English, non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NSNF 2, record 1, English, NSNF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- nonstrategic nuclear force 3, record 1, English, nonstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
- NSNF 3, record 1, English, NSNF
correct
- NSNF 3, record 1, English, NSNF
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record 1, Key term(s)
- non strategic nuclear force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- force nucléaire non stratégique
1, record 1, French, force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- operational nuclear weapon 1, record 2, English, operational%20nuclear%20weapon
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- operational nuclear weapons
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arme nucléaire opérationnelle
1, record 2, French, arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- armes nucléaires opérationnelles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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