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RUN UP POSITION [1 record]

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Record 1 2023-07-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
  • Armour
DEF

A prepared, vehicle firing position that is only occupied immediately prior to an engagement.

OBS

A run-up position is used to avoid disclosing the position to the enemy in advance of the engagement.

OBS

run-up position: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.

Key term(s)
  • run up position

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires
  • Arme blindée
DEF

Position de tir préparée pour un véhicule qui est uniquement occupée juste avant un engagement.

OBS

Une position d'intervention sert à éviter de divulguer sa position à l'ennemi avant l'engagement.

OBS

position d'intervention : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

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