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Record 1 2017-10-27

English

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

The manoeuvre of an escort ship to interpose itself between an escorted unit or units and an opposing force to cause the latter to turn away.

OBS

riding-off: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

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

Manœuvre d'un bâtiment d'escorte qui vise à s'interposer entre un ou des navires escortés et une force d'opposition pour obliger celle-ci à dégager.

OBS

dégagement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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