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FORCE ENNEMIE [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bridgehead force
1, record 1, English, bridgehead%20force
correct, noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A force that assaults across a river to secure the enemy side of a river ... to allow the buildup and passage of a breakout force during river crossing operations. 2, record 1, English, - bridgehead%20force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- force de tête de pont
1, record 1, French, force%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20pont
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force qui franchit d’assaut une rivière pour sécuriser la rive ennemie d’une rivière [...] pour permettre la mise en place et le passage d’une force d’invasion pendant des opérations de franchissements de rivières. 2, record 1, French, - force%20de%20t%C3%AAte%20de%20pont
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-07-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- break-out force
1, record 2, English, break%2Dout%20force
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A force that is given the mission to attack one or more objectives in depth following the penetration of an enemy's defences. 2, record 2, English, - break%2Dout%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
break-out force: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - break%2Dout%20force
Record 2, Key term(s)
- break out force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force d’exploitation
1, record 2, French, force%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force qui a pour mission d’attaquer des objectifs en profondeur à la suite d’une percée de la défense ennemie. 2, record 2, French, - force%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force d’exploitation : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre; désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - force%20d%26rsquo%3Bexploitation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- combat search and rescue
1, record 3, English, combat%20search%20and%20rescue
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CSAR 2, record 3, English, CSAR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The application of specific tactics, techniques and procedures by dedicated forces to recover isolated personnel, the latter being trained and appropriately equipped to receive this support, from a situation where hostile interference may be expected. 3, record 3, English, - combat%20search%20and%20rescue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combat search and rescue; CSAR: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - combat%20search%20and%20rescue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
combat search and rescue; CSAR: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - combat%20search%20and%20rescue
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- recherche et sauvetage de combat
1, record 3, French, recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- RESCO 2, record 3, French, RESCO
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Emploi de tactiques, de techniques [et] de procédures particulières par une force spécialisée afin de récupérer du personnel isolé qui est entraîné et bien équipé pour recevoir ce soutien dans une situation où on peut s’attendre à une opposition de la part d’une force ennemie. 3, record 3, French, - recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
recherche et sauvetage de combat; RESCO : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 3, French, - recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
recherche et sauvetage de combat; RESCO : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - recherche%20et%20sauvetage%20de%20combat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-06-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Military Tactics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- turn
1, record 4, English, turn
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An obstacle effect that integrates fire planning and obstacle effort to drive an enemy formation from one avenue of approach to an adjacent avenue of approach or into an engagement area. 2, record 4, English, - turn
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
turn: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 3, record 4, English, - turn
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tactique militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- détournement
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9tournement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- virage 2, record 4, French, virage
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Effet d’obstacle produit par une combinaison de planification des tirs et d’obstacles qui fait dévier une formation ennemie de sa voie d’approche et la force à prendre une voie adjacente ou à entrer dans une zone d’engagement. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tournement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détournement : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tournement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
virage : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9tournement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-07-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- bomb damage assessment
1, record 5, English, bomb%20damage%20assessment
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BDA 2, record 5, English, BDA
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Following the breakout from the beachhead, photo reconnaissance continued to provide invaluable intelligence with respect to enemy force locations and strengths, transportation target-location, and bomb damage assessment, as well as the selection of suitable river-crossing sites. 3, record 5, English, - bomb%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bomb damage assessment; BDA: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 5, English, - bomb%20damage%20assessment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des dommages causés par les bombardements
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- EDCB 2, record 5, French, EDCB
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- estimation des dommages causés par les bombardements 3, record 5, French, estimation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- BDA 4, record 5, French, BDA
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- BDA 4, record 5, French, BDA
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la suite du dégagement de la tête de plage, la reconnaissance photographique a continué de fournir du renseignement d’une valeur inestimable sur l'emplacement et les effectifs de la force ennemie, l'emplacement des objectifs relatifs au transport, l'évaluation des dommages causés par les bombardements et le choix des sites adéquats de franchissement de rivière. 5, record 5, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation des dommages causés par les bombardements; EDCB : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 5, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-07-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- combat recovery
1, record 6, English, combat%20recovery
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CR 2, record 6, English, CR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The recovery by conventional forces of isolated personnel from a situation where hostile interference may be expected. 3, record 6, English, - combat%20recovery
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In combat recovery, either the recovery force, or the isolated personnel, or both, have not been trained in combat search and rescue tactics, techniques, and procedures. 3, record 6, English, - combat%20recovery
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
combat recovery; CR: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 4, record 6, English, - combat%20recovery
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
combat recovery; CR: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 6, English, - combat%20recovery
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- récupération au combat
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- RC 2, record 6, French, RC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- CR 3, record 6, French, CR
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récupération par une force classique d’un personnel isolé se trouvant dans une situation où on peut s’attendre à une opposition de la part d’une force ennemie. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lors d’une récupération au combat, la force de récupération ou le personnel isolé, ou les deux, n’ont reçu aucun entraînement sur les tactiques, les techniques ou les procédures de recherche et de sauvetage de combat. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
récupération au combat; RC : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 4, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
récupération au combat; CR : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 5, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20au%20combat
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2018-04-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- enemy force
1, record 7, English, enemy%20force
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- EF 2, record 7, English, EF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enemy force; EF: The plural form of this term (enemy forces) and the abbreviation were standardized by NATO in 2016. 3, record 7, English, - enemy%20force
Record 7, Key term(s)
- enemy forces
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- force ennemie
1, record 7, French, force%20ennemie
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- EF 2, record 7, French, EF
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force ennemie; EF : Le terme au pluriel(forces ennemies) et l'abréviation ont été normalisés par l'OTAN en 2016. 3, record 7, French, - force%20ennemie
Record 7, Key term(s)
- forces ennemies
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-03-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- feint
1, record 8, English, feint
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A limited attack against an enemy force meant to deceive the enemy as to the true nature of the force's intent. 1, record 8, English, - feint
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The force conducting the feint must avoid decisive engagement. 1, record 8, English, - feint
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
feint: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 8, English, - feint
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- feinte
1, record 8, French, feinte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque restreinte contre une force ennemie qui vise à tromper celle-ci quant à la nature réelle de l'intention de la force. 1, record 8, French, - feinte
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La force qui exécute la feinte doit éviter un engagement décisif. 1, record 8, French, - feinte
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
feinte : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - feinte
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2013-09-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- enemy surface force 1, record 9, English, enemy%20surface%20force
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
enemy surface force: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 9, English, - enemy%20surface%20force
Record 9, Key term(s)
- enemy surface forces
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- force de surface ennemie
1, record 9, French, force%20de%20surface%20ennemie
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force de surface ennemie : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 9, French, - force%20de%20surface%20ennemie
Record 9, Key term(s)
- forces de surface ennemies
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-09-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- enemy screened force 1, record 10, English, enemy%20screened%20force
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- force protégée ennemie
1, record 10, French, force%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9e%20ennemie
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2010-12-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- non-conventional assisted recovery
1, record 11, English, non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- NAR 1, record 11, English, NAR
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The recovery by non-conventional forces of isolated personnel from a situation where hostile interference may be expected. 1, record 11, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non-conventional forces include special operations forces, indigenous forces, and surrogates. 1, record 11, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In non-conventional assisted recovery, the isolated personnel have not been trained in combat search and rescue tactics, techniques, and procedures. 1, record 11, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
non-conventional assisted recovery; NAR: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 11, English, - non%2Dconventional%20assisted%20recovery
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- récupération assistée non classique
1, record 11, French, r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- RANC 1, record 11, French, RANC
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récupération, par une force non classique, de personnes isolées qui se trouvent dans une situation où on peut s’attendre à une opposition de la part d’une force ennemie. 1, record 11, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les forces non classiques comprennent les forces d’opérations spéciales, les forces locales et les forces auxiliaires. 1, record 11, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lors d’une récupération non classique, le personnel isolé n’a reçu aucun entraînement sur les tactiques, les techniques et les procédures de recherche et de sauvetage de combat. 1, record 11, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
récupération assistée non classique; RANC : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 11, French, - r%C3%A9cup%C3%A9ration%20assist%C3%A9e%20non%20classique
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2008-01-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Military (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fraternization
1, record 12, English, fraternization
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any relationship between a CF member and a person from an enemy or belligerent force, or a CF member and a local inhabitant within a theatre of operations where CF members are deployed. 1, record 12, English, - fraternization
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- fraternisation
1, record 12, French, fraternisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute relation entre un militaire et une personne appartenant à une force ennemie ou belligérante ou entre un militaire et une personne habitant dans la région d’un théâtre d’opérations où sont déployés des militaires. 1, record 12, French, - fraternisation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-01-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- counter-attack
1, record 13, English, counter%2Dattack
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- C atk 2, record 13, English, C%20atk
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attack by a part or all of a defending force against an enemy attacking force, for such specific purposes as regaining ground lost or cutting off or destroying enemy advance units, and with the general objective of denying to the enemy the attainment of his purpose in attacking. 3, record 13, English, - counter%2Dattack
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In sustained defensive operations, it is undertaken to restore the battle position and is directed at limited objectives. 3, record 13, English, - counter%2Dattack
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
counter-attack: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 13, English, - counter%2Dattack
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
counter-attack; C atk: term and shortened form officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 13, English, - counter%2Dattack
Record 13, Key term(s)
- counterattack
- counter attack
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- contre-attaque
1, record 13, French, contre%2Dattaque
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- C atq 2, record 13, French, C%20atq
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque, par toute ou [une] partie d’une force défensive, d’une force ennemie assaillante, ayant pour but soit de reprendre le terrain perdu, soit de couper ou détruire les unités ennemies assaillantes, avec pour objectif général d’interdire à l'ennemi la réalisation de ses intentions. 3, record 13, French, - contre%2Dattaque
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En défense d’arrêt, elle est déclenchée pour rétablir la position de résistance principale et ne poursuit que des objectifs limités. 3, record 13, French, - contre%2Dattaque
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
contre-attaque : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 4, record 13, French, - contre%2Dattaque
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
contre-attaque; C atq : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 5, record 13, French, - contre%2Dattaque
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 4 OBS
contre-attaque; C atq : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 13, French, - contre%2Dattaque
Record 13, Key term(s)
- contre attaque
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Táctica militar
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- contraataque
1, record 13, Spanish, contraataque
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ataque realizado por una parte o por la totalidad de las fuerzas defensivas contra las fuerzas atacantes enemigas, con el fin específico de recuperar el terreno perdido, o de aislar o destruir las unidades enemigas que han efectuado la penetración. Su objetivo general es impedir que el enemigo logre el propósito de su ataque. En defensiva sin idea de retroceso se emprende con el fin de reestablecer la posición de resistencia principal, dirigiéndose contra objetivos limitados. 1, record 13, Spanish, - contraataque
Record 14 - internal organization data 2005-06-02
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Exercises
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Fantasian Front
1, record 14, English, Fantasian%20Front
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Exercices militaires
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Front fantasien
1, record 14, French, Front%20fantasien
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De la force ennemie fictive. 1, record 14, French, - Front%20fantasien
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- fighter cover
1, record 15, English, fighter%20cover
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The maintenance of a number of fighter aircraft over a specified area or force for the purpose of repelling hostile air activities. 1, record 15, English, - fighter%20cover
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fighter cover: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 15, English, - fighter%20cover
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- couverture aérienne
1, record 15, French, couverture%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maintien d’un certain nombre d’avions de combat au-dessus d’une zone ou d’une force déterminée, en vue de repousser l'action aérienne ennemie. 1, record 15, French, - couverture%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couverture aérienne : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 15, French, - couverture%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defensa aérea
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- cobertura de caza
1, record 15, Spanish, cobertura%20de%20caza
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mantenimiento de cierto número de aeronaves de caza sobre una zona o fuerza determinadas para repeler actividades aéreas hostiles. 1, record 15, Spanish, - cobertura%20de%20caza
Record 16 - internal organization data 2002-02-20
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Military Strategy
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- diversionary attack
1, record 16, English, diversionary%20attack
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An attack wherein a force attacks, or threatens to attack, a target other than the main target for the purpose of drawing enemy defences away from the main effort. 1, record 16, English, - diversionary%20attack
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diversionary attack: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 16, English, - diversionary%20attack
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Stratégie militaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- attaque de diversion
1, record 16, French, attaque%20de%20diversion
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque ou menace d’attaque par une force d’un objectif autre que l'objectif principal, en vue de détourner la défense ennemie de la région d’effort principal. 1, record 16, French, - attaque%20de%20diversion
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attaque de diversion : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 16, French, - attaque%20de%20diversion
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
- Estrategia militar
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- ataque de diversión
1, record 16, Spanish, ataque%20de%20diversi%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción en la que una fuerza ataca, o amenaza con atacar, un objetivo que no es el principal, con el propósito de distraer las fuerzas defensivas enemigas del esfuerzo principal. 1, record 16, Spanish, - ataque%20de%20diversi%C3%B3n
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