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FORCE OFFENSIVE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- external battle
1, record 1, English, external%20battle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The RCN [Royal Canadian Navy] warships must be able to sustain offensive and defensive force in a multi-threat environment. This projection of force in the completion of assigned missions is called the "external battle" and is only possible when the ship is able to simultaneously maintain float, move and fight capabilities. 2, record 1, English, - external%20battle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- combat externe
1, record 1, French, combat%20externe
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les navires de guerre de la Marine royale canadienne doivent être en mesure de soutenir une force offensive et défensive dans un environnement à menaces multiples. Cette projection de force dans l'exécution des missions assignées est appelée le «combat externe» et n’ est possible que lorsque le navire est en mesure de maintenir simultanément ses capacités de flotter, se déplacer et combattre. 2, record 1, French, - combat%20externe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-10-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- river crossing
1, record 2, English, river%20crossing
correct, noun, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operation required before ground combat power can be projected and sustained across a water obstacle. 1, record 2, English, - river%20crossing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[River crossing] is a centrally planned and controlled offensive operation that requires the allocation of external crossing means and a force dedicated to the security of the bridgehead. 1, record 2, English, - river%20crossing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- franchissement de rivière
1, record 2, French, franchissement%20de%20rivi%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération nécessaire pour qu’une force de combat terrestre puisse être projetée et soutenue au-delà d’une coupure humide. 1, record 2, French, - franchissement%20de%20rivi%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le franchissement de rivière est] une opération offensive commandée et contrôlée de façon centralisée qui exige l'assignation de moyens de franchissement extérieurs et une force consacrée à la sécurité de la tête de pont. 1, record 2, French, - franchissement%20de%20rivi%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spiked attack
1, record 3, English, spiked%20attack
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hit attack 1, record 3, English, hit%20attack
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Volleyball
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- attaque smashée
1, record 3, French, attaque%20smash%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvre offensive qui consiste à frapper le ballon vers le bas avec beaucoup de force, d’habitude du haut d’un saut, jusque dans le camp adverse. 2, record 3, French, - attaque%20smash%C3%A9e
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le smasheur est le spécialiste de ce genre d’attaque. 2, record 3, French, - attaque%20smash%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-03-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reconnaissance in force
1, record 4, English, reconnaissance%20in%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An offensive operation designed to discover and/or test the enemy's strength or to obtain other information. 1, record 4, English, - reconnaissance%20in%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reconnaissance in force: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - reconnaissance%20in%20force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- reconnaissance offensive
1, record 4, French, reconnaissance%20offensive
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- reconnaissance en force 1, record 4, French, reconnaissance%20en%20force
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération offensive, visant à découvrir ou à éprouver la force de l'ennemi ou à obtenir d’autres informations le concernant. 1, record 4, French, - reconnaissance%20offensive
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
reconnaissance en force; reconnaissance offensive : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - reconnaissance%20offensive
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- reconocimiento ofensivo
1, record 4, Spanish, reconocimiento%20ofensivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operación ofensiva destinada a descubrir y/o a comprobar la fuerza del enemigo o para obtener otra información. 1, record 4, Spanish, - reconocimiento%20ofensivo
Record 5 - internal organization data 1991-10-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Political Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- soldier-politician 1, record 5, English, soldier%2Dpolitician
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In Indonesia, soldiers-politicians also govern the country. 1, record 5, English, - soldier%2Dpolitician
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Régimes politiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- commissaire politique
1, record 5, French, commissaire%20politique
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le P. K. I. ne relâche pas son offensive et réclame, dans le cadre de la confrontation, la création d’une "cinquième force" pour laquelle on armerait les ouvriers et les paysans et l'introduction de commissaires politiques dans les forces armées. 1, record 5, French, - commissaire%20politique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-01-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sword force 1, record 6, English, sword%20force
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- force offensive
1, record 6, French, force%20offensive
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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