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FEU ENNEMI [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ambush
1, record 1, English, ambush
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The conduct of a surprise attack from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted enemy. [Definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel.] 2, record 1, English, - ambush
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A surprise attack by fire from concealed positions on a moving or temporarily halted enemy. [Definition standardized by NATO.] 3, record 1, English, - ambush
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In addition to the suicide attacks, Peshawar has been hit with frequent rocket attacks and ambushes of police convoys and checkpoints. 4, record 1, English, - ambush
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ambush: designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel and standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - ambush
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
lay an ambush, plan an ambush, set an ambush 6, record 1, English, - ambush
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- embuscade
1, record 1, French, embuscade
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque surprise sur un ennemi, en mouvement ou temporairement arrêté, à partir de positions camouflées. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre.] 2, record 1, French, - embuscade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Attaque surprise exécutée par le feu depuis des positions dissimulées contre un ennemi en mouvement ou temporairement arrêté. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN. ] 3, record 1, French, - embuscade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Deux Irakiennes employées par la coalition ont aussi été tuées et deux personnes blessées dans une embuscade contre leur véhicule dans la capitale. 4, record 1, French, - embuscade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
embuscade : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre et normalisée par l’OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - embuscade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
dresser une embuscade, tendre une embuscade 6, record 1, French, - embuscade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Táctica militar
- Ejército de tierra
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- emboscada
1, record 1, Spanish, emboscada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Armour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- medium Armoured force
1, record 2, English, medium%20Armoured%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- med armd force 1, record 2, English, med%20armd%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Within the Armoured Corps, a force that predominantly consists of medium armoured fighting vehicles and balances firepower and protection with strategic and tactical mobility to fight in the land operating domain against any enemy. 1, record 2, English, - medium%20Armoured%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A medium Armoured force is optimized to find, shape and defeat the enemy in the covering force area. 1, record 2, English, - medium%20Armoured%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
medium Armoured force; med armd force: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 2, English, - medium%20Armoured%20force
Record 2, Key term(s)
- medium Armored force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Arme blindée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force moyenne du Corps blindé
1, record 2, French, force%20moyenne%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- F moy CB 1, record 2, French, F%20moy%20CB
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au sein du Corps blindé, force dotée principalement de véhicules blindés de combat moyens qui trouve le juste milieu entre la puissance de feu et la protection, et la mobilité stratégique et tactique lors du combat contre un ennemi dans le domaine d’opérations terrestre. 1, record 2, French, - force%20moyenne%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La composition d’une force moyenne du Corps blindé est optimisée pour trouver, façonner et vaincre l’ennemi dans la zone des forces de couverture. 1, record 2, French, - force%20moyenne%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force moyenne du Corps blindé; F moy CB : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 2, French, - force%20moyenne%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-11-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Armour
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- light Armoured force
1, record 3, English, light%20Armoured%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lt armd force 1, record 3, English, lt%20armd%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Within the Armoured Corps, a force that predominantly consists of light armoured fighting vehicles and prioritizes rapid strategic mobility over firepower, protection, and tactical mobility to fight in the land operating domain against any enemy. 1, record 3, English, - light%20Armoured%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A light Armoured force is optimized to find, shape and defeat the enemy in the covering force area. 1, record 3, English, - light%20Armoured%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
light Armoured force; lt armd force: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 3, English, - light%20Armoured%20force
Record 3, Key term(s)
- light Armored force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Arme blindée
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force légère du Corps blindé
1, record 3, French, force%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- F lég CB 1, record 3, French, F%20l%C3%A9g%20CB
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au sein du Corps blindé, force dotée principalement de véhicules blindés de combat légers qui privilégie la mobilité stratégique rapide plutôt que la puissance de feu, la protection et la mobilité tactique lors du combat contre un ennemi dans le domaine d’opérations terrestre. 1, record 3, French, - force%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La composition d’une force légère du Corps blindé est optimisée pour trouver, façonner et vaincre l’ennemi dans la zone des forces de couverture. 1, record 3, French, - force%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force légère du Corps blindé; F lég CB : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - force%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-11-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Armour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- heavy Armoured force
1, record 4, English, heavy%20Armoured%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- hy armd force 1, record 4, English, hy%20armd%20force
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Within the Armoured Corps, a force that predominantly consists of heavy armoured fighting vehicles and prioritizes tactical mobility, firepower and protection to fight in the land operating domain against any enemy. 1, record 4, English, - heavy%20Armoured%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A heavy Armoured force is optimized to find, shape and defeat the enemy in close combat. 1, record 4, English, - heavy%20Armoured%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
heavy Armoured force; hy armd force: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 4, English, - heavy%20Armoured%20force
Record 4, Key term(s)
- heavy Armored force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Arme blindée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force lourde du Corps blindé
1, record 4, French, force%20lourde%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- F lrd CB 1, record 4, French, F%20lrd%20CB
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au sein du Corps blindé, force dotée principalement de véhicules blindés de combat lourds qui privilégie la mobilité tactique, la puissance de feu et la protection lors du combat contre un ennemi dans le domaine d’opérations terrestre. 1, record 4, French, - force%20lourde%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La composition d’une force lourde du Corps blindé est optimisée pour trouver, façonner et vaincre l’ennemi en combat rapproché. 1, record 4, French, - force%20lourde%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force lourde du Corps blindé; F lrd CB : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - force%20lourde%20du%20Corps%20blind%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-12-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bound
1, record 5, English, bound
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land warfare, a single movement, usually from cover to cover, made by troops often under enemy fire. 2, record 5, English, - bound
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bound: designation and definition standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 5, English, - bound
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bond
1, record 5, French, bond
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre sur terre, mouvement simple de troupes, généralement de couvert en couvert, souvent exécuté sous le feu de l'ennemi. 2, record 5, French, - bond
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bond : désignation et définition normalisées par l’OTAN et uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre et par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - bond
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Táctica militar
- Ejército de tierra
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- salto
1, record 5, Spanish, salto
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra terrestre, movimiento sencillo, por lo general desde una posición a cubierto a otra realizado por las tropas, normalmente, bajo el fuego del enemigo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - salto
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-04-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- medal bar
1, record 6, English, medal%20bar
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- medal clasp 1, record 6, English, medal%20clasp
correct
- bar 2, record 6, English, bar
correct, noun
- clasp 3, record 6, English, clasp
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An insignia fixed on the ribbon of a medal or decoration to indicate the reason for which it was given or that it was awarded a second time. 4, record 6, English, - medal%20bar
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- barrette
1, record 6, French, barrette
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- agrafe 2, record 6, French, agrafe
correct, feminine noun
- barrette de médaille 3, record 6, French, barrette%20de%20m%C3%A9daille
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La barrette d’argent ornée de feuilles de laurier est décernée pour un ou plusieurs actes subséquents de bravoure et de dévouement sous le feu de l'ennemi. 1, record 6, French, - barrette
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2019-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Armour
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Armour
1, record 7, English, Armour
correct, noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The combat arm whose primary role is to defeat the enemy through the aggressive use of firepower and battlefield mobility. 2, record 7, English, - Armour
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Armour is one of the component arms of the Army. Its units, regiments, use armoured equipment such as tanks and armoured reconnaissance vehicles. The basic tactical sub-unit of Armour is the squadron. 3, record 7, English, - Armour
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Armour: designation and definition approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 7, English, - Armour
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Armor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Arme blindée
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Arme blindée
1, record 7, French, Arme%20blind%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AB 2, record 7, French, AB
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme de combat dont le rôle principal consiste à vaincre l'ennemi en faisant [un usage vigoureux] de la puissance de feu et de la mobilité sur le champ de bataille. 3, record 7, French, - Arme%20blind%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’Arme blindée est l’une des armes constitutives de l’Armée de terre. Ses unités, les régiments, se servent des matériels blindés tels que les chars et les véhicules blindés de reconnaissance. La sous-unité tactique de base de l’Arme blindée est l’escadron. 2, record 7, French, - Arme%20blind%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Arme blindée : désignation approuvée par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 4, record 7, French, - Arme%20blind%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Arme blindée; AB : désignations approuvées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 4, record 7, French, - Arme%20blind%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gain contact
1, record 8, English, gain%20contact
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To take the necessary measures to be able to open fire on the enemy or to infiltrate his layout with a view to report, to hold, to eventually seize key points useful for the conduct of the manoeuvre. 1, record 8, English, - gain%20contact
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- prendre le contact
1, record 8, French, prendre%20le%20contact
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prendre les dispositions voulues afin de pouvoir ouvrir le feu sur l'ennemi ou s’infiltrer dans son dispositif en vue de renseigner, de tenir, éventuellement de s’emparer de points clefs utiles à la poursuite de la manœuvre. 1, record 8, French, - prendre%20le%20contact
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prendre le contact : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - prendre%20le%20contact
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-11-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- manoeuvre
1, record 9, English, manoeuvre
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Employment of forces on the battlefield through movement in combination with fire or fire potential, to achieve a position of advantage in respect to the enemy in order to accomplish the mission. 2, record 9, English, - manoeuvre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manoeuvre: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 9, English, - manoeuvre
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- manœuvre
1, record 9, French, man%26oelig%3Buvre
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi des forces sur le champ de bataille combinant le mouvement avec le feu effectif ou potentiel en vue de se mettre en position favorable par rapport à l'ennemi pour accomplir la mission donnée. 2, record 9, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manœuvre : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 9, French, - man%26oelig%3Buvre
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- maniobra
1, record 9, Spanish, maniobra
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Empleo de las fuerzas en el campo de batalla mediante el movimiento y fuego combinados, para conseguir una posición ventajosa respecto al enemigo con el fin de cumplir su misión. 1, record 9, Spanish, - maniobra
Record 10 - internal organization data 2012-08-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- enemy fire
1, record 10, English, enemy%20fire
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- feu de l'ennemi
1, record 10, French, feu%20de%20l%27ennemi
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Être sous le feu de l'ennemi. 2, record 10, French, - feu%20de%20l%27ennemi
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2011-10-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Ballistics
- Small Arms
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- effective range
1, record 11, English, effective%20range
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In firearms, the maximum distance at which the user of the weapon can be expected to inflict casualties upon an enemy. 2, record 11, English, - effective%20range
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Balistique
- Armes légères
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- portée efficace
1, record 11, French, port%C3%A9e%20efficace
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- portée pratique 1, record 11, French, port%C3%A9e%20pratique
feminine noun
- portée utile 1, record 11, French, port%C3%A9e%20utile
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour les armes à feu, distance maximale à laquelle on peut s’attendre à ce que l'utilisateur de l'arme puisse infliger des pertes à l'ennemi. 2, record 11, French, - port%C3%A9e%20efficace
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
portée efficace : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 11, French, - port%C3%A9e%20efficace
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2009-04-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- terrain flight
1, record 12, English, terrain%20flight
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Flight close to the Earth's surface during which airspeed, height and/or altitude are adapted to the contours and cover of the ground in order to avoid enemy detection and fire. 2, record 12, English, - terrain%20flight
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terrain flight: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 12, English, - terrain%20flight
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- vol tactique
1, record 12, French, vol%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vol près du sol au cours duquel la vitesse, la hauteur et/ou l'altitude sont adaptées au relief et aux obstacles dans le but d’éviter la détection et le feu de l'ennemi. 2, record 12, French, - vol%20tactique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vol tactique : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 12, French, - vol%20tactique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones tácticas (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- vuelo táctico
1, record 12, Spanish, vuelo%20t%C3%A1ctico
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vuelo próximo a la superficie del terreno durante el cual la velocidad y/o la altura se adaptan al relieve del terreno para evitar la detección radar y el fuego. 1, record 12, Spanish, - vuelo%20t%C3%A1ctico
Record 13 - internal organization data 2006-08-03
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Ferret
1, record 13, English, Ferret
correct, trademark, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A passive acoustic system for the detection and localization of small-arms fire at long ranges. 2, record 13, English, - Ferret
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The system is composed of a three-dimensional microphone array mounted on the rear of the turret of the Coyote light armoured reconnaissance vehicle. The system processes the sound signals and shows the results on a hand-held terminal by means of a graphical and numerical display. 2, record 13, English, - Ferret
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ferret provides full 360-degree coverage operating day and night in adverse weather conditions. It has been designed to locate the source of fire up to the effective range of a fired weapon. It calculates the range to the shooter complete coordinates ... The system also and the bullet miss distance. The system also generates a digital log of all small arms fire events ... When a Global Positioning System (GPS) and an orientation sensor [are] used, Ferret is designed to provide the shooter's complete coordinates ... The system also updates the range and azimuth angle to the shooter in real time. This configuration is well adapted to cases where the acoustic array changes direction while under fire. 3, record 13, English, - Ferret
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Ferret
1, record 13, French, Ferret
correct, trademark, masculine noun, Canada
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système acoustique passif servant à détecter et à localiser des tirs d’armes légères à grande distance. 2, record 13, French, - Ferret
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le système est composé d’un réseau de microphones tridimensionnels monté à l’arrière de la tourelle du véhicule blindé léger de reconnaissance Coyote. Le système traite les signaux sonores et affiche les résultats sur un terminal de poche sous forme graphique et numérique. 3, record 13, French, - Ferret
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ferret assure une couverture complète sur 360 degrés, jour et nuit, même par mauvais temps. Il a été conçu pour localiser la source d’un tir sur toute la distance de portée utile d’une arme à feu. Il calcule la distance qui le sépare du tireur ainsi que la distance d’approche de la balle. Le système génère aussi un journal numérique des tirs détectés [...] Couplé au système global de positionnement par satellite(GPS) et à un capteur d’orientation, Ferret est conçu pour fournir les coordonnées complètes [...] du tireur. Le système met également à jour en temps réel la distance et l'angle d’azimut du tireur. Cette configuration est bien adaptée aux situations où le réseau acoustique change d’orientation pendant qu'il essuie le feu ennemi. 2, record 13, French, - Ferret
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2006-08-01
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- in the open
1, record 14, English, in%20the%20open
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To be exposed to enemy observation or fire. 1, record 14, English, - in%20the%20open
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- à découvert
1, record 14, French, %C3%A0%20d%C3%A9couvert
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Être exposé à l'observation ou au feu ennemi. 1, record 14, French, - %C3%A0%20d%C3%A9couvert
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
à découvert : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 14, French, - %C3%A0%20d%C3%A9couvert
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-11-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- flash spotting 1, record 15, English, flash%20spotting
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- flash-spotting 2, record 15, English, flash%2Dspotting
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Its function, however was flash spotting of enemy fire and survey, the accurate setting of artillery battery positions. 1, record 15, English, - flash%20spotting
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- repérage par éclats
1, record 15, French, rep%C3%A9rage%20par%20%C3%A9clats
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sa fonction consiste cependant à faire le repérage par éclats du feu ennemi et à en faire le tracé, ainsi que le réglage précis de l'emplacement des batteries d’artillerie. 1, record 15, French, - rep%C3%A9rage%20par%20%C3%A9clats
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-12-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Commander-in-Chief Unit Commendation
1, record 16, English, Commander%2Din%2DChief%20Unit%20Commendation
correct, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This commendation was created on July 3, 2002 to recognize outstanding service by members of the Canadian Forces under direct fire in times of conflict. 1, record 16, English, - Commander%2Din%2DChief%20Unit%20Commendation
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Commander in Chief Unit Commendation
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Mention élogieuse du commandant en chef à l’intention des unités
1, record 16, French, Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant%20en%20chef%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bintention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette mention élogieuse a été créée le 3 juillet 2002 pour reconnaître le service exceptionnel des Forces canadiennes sous le feu de l'ennemi en période de conflit. 2, record 16, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant%20en%20chef%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bintention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ce titre figure sur le document-même. Renseignement obtenu auprès de la Résidence du Gouverneur général. 1, record 16, French, - Mention%20%C3%A9logieuse%20du%20commandant%20en%20chef%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bintention%20des%20unit%C3%A9s
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- emplacement
1, record 17, English, emplacement
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment, for protection against hostile fire or bombardment, and from which they can execute their tasks. (Definition standardized by NATO). 2, record 17, English, - emplacement
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A field fortification for a support weapon, gun, equipment or vehicle which allows its use and provides protection to it and to its crew. 3, record 17, English, - emplacement
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emplacement: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 17, English, - emplacement
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- emplacement
1, record 17, French, emplacement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position préparée pour une ou plusieurs armes ou dispositifs, et chargée de les protéger contre le feu ou le bombardement ennemi, tout en leur permettant de remplir leurs missions. [Définition normalisée par l'OTAN]. 2, record 17, French, - emplacement
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Fortification de campagne construite pour abriter une arme d’appui, un canon, un équipement ou un véhicule tout en permettant son emploi et tout en lui fournissant une protection, ainsi qu’à son personnel. 3, record 17, French, - emplacement
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emplacement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre; terme normalisé par l’OTAN. 4, record 17, French, - emplacement
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- asentamiento
1, record 17, Spanish, asentamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posición preparada para una o más armas o piezas de equipo, protegida contra el fuego o bombardeo, y desde la cual pueden cumplir sus cometidos. 1, record 17, Spanish, - asentamiento
Record 18 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
- Inventory and Material Management
- Insurance
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- accidental loss
1, record 18, English, accidental%20loss
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
All losses except wear out and those resulting from enemy action. Included in accidental loss are loss through fire, through accident resulting in unrepairable physical damage, and others. 2, record 18, English, - accidental%20loss
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Assurances
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- perte accidentelle
1, record 18, French, perte%20accidentelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toutes les pertes à l'exception de celles qui résultent de l'usure et de celles qui sont provoquées par l'ennemi. Les pertes occasionnées par le feu, par des accidents causant des dommages matériels irréparables et par d’autres causes sont comprises dans les pertes accidentelles. 1, record 18, French, - perte%20accidentelle
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del material militar
- Gestión de existencias y materiales
- Seguros
Record 18, Main entry term, Spanish
- pérdida accidental
1, record 18, Spanish, p%C3%A9rdida%20accidental
correct, feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 18, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2000-08-24
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Tracked Vehicles (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Modernization of Military Equipment
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- ballistic protection
1, record 19, English, ballistic%20protection
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
- ballistic hardening 2, record 19, English, ballistic%20hardening
correct
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ballistic protection of armoured fighting vehicles is also being upgraded from the inside, with spall suppressant liners which can be installed as either surface applique or sliding panels. 3, record 19, English, - ballistic%20protection
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules chenillés (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Modernisation du matériel militaire
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- protection balistique
1, record 19, French, protection%20balistique
correct, feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
- protection contre le feu de l'ennemi 2, record 19, French, protection%20contre%20le%20feu%20de%20l%27ennemi
feminine noun
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
0n peut également renforcer la protection balistique d’un blindé de l’intérieur, au moyen d’un revêtement suppresseur d’éclats dont on tapisse les parois internes ou bien que l’on monte en panneaux coulissants. 3, record 19, French, - protection%20balistique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1987-07-08
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- optimal munition performance
1, record 20, English, optimal%20munition%20performance
United States
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... if the attrition cost is high, there is then a great incentive to reduce the exposure of the launcher by reducing the number of shots, and this drives the point of optimal munition performance high. 1, record 20, English, - optimal%20munition%20performance
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- efficacité optimale de la munition
1, record 20, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20optimale%20de%20la%20munition
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) si le coût des pertes de lanceur(...) est élevé, on a fortement intérêt à raccourcir sa durée d’exposition au feu ennemi en réduisant le nombre de coups tirés, ce qui contribue à rehausser le point d’efficacité optimale de la munition. 1, record 20, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20optimale%20de%20la%20munition
Record 20, Key term(s)
- efficacité de la munition
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
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