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JETTISONED MINES [1 record]

Record 1 2002-11-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Naval Mines
  • Mine Warfare
DEF

Mines which are laid as quickly as possible in order to empty the minelayer of mines, without regard to their condition or relative positions.

OBS

jettisoned mines: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mines marines
  • Guerre des mines
DEF

Mines mouillées aussi rapidement que possible de façon à libérer le mouilleur de mines et sans tenir compte de leur condition ou de leur position relative.

OBS

mines rejetées à la mer : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Minas marinas
  • Guerra de minas
DEF

Minas lanzadas al mar, tan rápido como sea posible, con el fin de vaciar el depósito de minas, sin tener en cuenta el tipo de mina ni su posición relativa.

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