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FORCE NUCLEAIRE STRATEGIQUE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Military Strategy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- strategic nuclear counter-offensive
1, record 1, English, strategic%20nuclear%20counter%2Doffensive
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... upon attack, NATO was to be immediately supported by the strategic nuclear counter-offensive of the American Strategic Air Command and Royal Air Force. 2, record 1, English, - strategic%20nuclear%20counter%2Doffensive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- strategic nuclear counteroffensive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Stratégie militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- controffensive nucléaire stratégique
1, record 1, French, controffensive%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contre-offensive nucléaire stratégique 2, record 1, French, contre%2Doffensive%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] en cas d’attaque, les pays de l'OTAN seraient immédiatement soutenus par la contre-offensive nucléaire stratégique du Commandement aérien stratégique des États-Unis et de la Royal Air Force [...] 3, record 1, French, - controffensive%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- non-strategic nuclear force
1, record 2, English, non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NSNF 2, record 2, English, NSNF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nonstrategic nuclear force 3, record 2, English, nonstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
- NSNF 3, record 2, English, NSNF
correct
- NSNF 3, record 2, English, NSNF
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
non-strategic nuclear forces: Those nuclear-capable forces located in an operational area with a capability to employ nuclear weapons by land, sea, or air forces against opposing forces, supporting installations, or facilities. 4, record 2, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such forces may be employed, when authorized by [a] competent authority, to support operations that contribute to the accomplishment of the commander’s mission within the theatre of operations. 4, record 2, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record 2, Key term(s)
- non strategic nuclear force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force nucléaire non stratégique
1, record 2, French, force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
forces nucléaires non stratégiques : Forces dotées d’une capacité nucléaire placées dans une zone opérationnelle, capables d’utiliser des armes nucléaires à vecteur terrestre, naval ou aérien contre des forces adverses, des installations de soutien ou des installations. 2, record 2, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces forces peuvent être utilisées, lorsqu’elles sont autorisées par l’autorité compétente, pour appuyer des opérations qui contribuent à l’exécution de la mission du commandant dans le cadre du théâtre d’opérations. 2, record 2, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- strategic nuclear force
1, record 3, English, strategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force nucléaire stratégique
1, record 3, French, force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- F.N.S. 2, record 3, French, F%2EN%2ES%2E
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le domaine des forces nucléaires stratégiques, l’évolution de la dernière décennie a été très rapide, par suite de l’effort tenace des Soviétiques pour combler leur retard sur les Américains. 3, record 3, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza nuclear estratégica
1, record 3, Spanish, fuerza%20nuclear%20estrat%C3%A9gica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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