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FORCE ENGAGEE [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2023-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Tactics
  • Land Forces
DEF

The stage of defence in which the formation in depth or the reserve force is committed to reinforce friendly forces, block enemy penetrations, counter-attack or exploit success to defeat the enemy and maintain or restore the integrity of the defensive area.

Key term(s)
  • counter-moves stage
  • counter moves stage

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tactique militaire
  • Forces terrestres
DEF

Stade de la défense au cours duquel la formation en profondeur ou la force de réserve est engagée pour apporter des renforts aux forces amies, arrêter les pénétrations ennemies, contre-attaquer ou exploiter les succès afin de vaincre l'ennemi et maintenir ou restaurer l'intégrité de la zone défensive.

OBS

stade des contre-mouvements : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre.

Key term(s)
  • stade des contremouvements

Spanish

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Record 2 2019-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
  • Military Tactics
DEF

A force in contact with the enemy or deployed on a specific mission or course of action, precluding its employment elsewhere.

OBS

committed force: designation and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
  • Tactique militaire
DEF

Force en contact avec l’ennemi ou déployée pour une mission ou un mode d’action spécifiques, empêchant son emploi en un autre lieu.

OBS

force engagée : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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