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FORCE OPERATIONNELLE AMPHIBIE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- supporting operation
1, record 1, English, supporting%20operation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
supporting operation: In amphibious operations, those operations conducted by forces other than those assigned to the amphibious task force. 1, record 1, English, - supporting%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Supporting operations] are ordered by higher authority at the request of the amphibious task force commander and normally are conducted outside the area for which the amphibious task force commander is responsible at the time of their execution. 1, record 1, English, - supporting%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
supporting operation: The plural form of this designation (supporting operations) is standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - supporting%20operation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- supporting operations
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opération d’appui
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ration%20d%26rsquo%3Bappui
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
opérations d’appui : En opérations amphibies, opérations conduites par des forces n’ appartenant pas à la force opérationnelle amphibie. 1, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20d%26rsquo%3Bappui
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prescrites par l'autorité supérieure sur demande du commandant de la force opérationnelle amphibie, [les opérations d’appui] sont normalement conduites hors de la zone dont celui-ci est responsable au moment de leur exécution. 1, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20d%26rsquo%3Bappui
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
opération d’appui : La désignation au pluriel (opérations d’appui) est normalisée par l’OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20d%26rsquo%3Bappui
Record 1, Key term(s)
- opérations d’appui
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas anfibias
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- operaciones de apoyo
1, record 1, Spanish, operaciones%20de%20apoyo
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En operaciones anfibias, acciones llevadas a cabo por fuerzas no asignadas a la fuerza anfibia operativa. Estas acciones las ordena la autoridad superior a petición del jefe de la fuerza operativa anfibia y se llevan a cabo normalmente fuera de la zona de responsabilidad del jefe de la fuerza operativa en el momento de su ejecución. 1, record 1, Spanish, - operaciones%20de%20apoyo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-01-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Target Acquisition
- Amphibious Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- assault phase
1, record 2, English, assault%20phase
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In an amphibious operation, the period of time between the arrival of the major assault forces of the amphibious task force in the objective area and the accomplishment of their mission. 1, record 2, English, - assault%20phase
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assault phase: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 2, English, - assault%20phase
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Forces amphibies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- phase d’assaut
1, record 2, French, phase%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au cours d’une opération amphibie, laps de temps qui sépare l'arrivée dans la zone de l'objectif des forces principales d’assaut de la force opérationnelle amphibie et l'accomplissement de leur mission. 1, record 2, French, - phase%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phase d’assaut : désignation et définition normalisées par l’OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - phase%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Adquisición del objetivo
- Fuerzas anfibias
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fase de asalto
1, record 2, Spanish, fase%20de%20asalto
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En una operación anfibia, período de tiempo que transcurre entre la llegada de la mayor parte de las fuerzas de asalto del grupo de combate anfibio a la zona del objetivo y el cumplimiento de su misión. 1, record 2, Spanish, - fase%20de%20asalto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-08-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Amphibious Forces
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- commander combined amphibious task force
1, record 3, English, commander%20combined%20amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CCATF 2, record 3, English, CCATF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commander combined amphibious task force; CCATF: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - commander%20combined%20amphibious%20task%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces amphibies
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale
1, record 3, French, commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20multinationale
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCATF 2, record 3, French, CCATF
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- commandante de force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale 3, record 3, French, commandante%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20%20multinationale
correct, feminine noun
- CCATF 3, record 3, French, CCATF
correct, feminine noun
- CCATF 3, record 3, French, CCATF
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale; CCATF : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20multinationale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- amphibious task force
1, record 4, English, amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ATF 2, record 4, English, ATF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A task organization of naval forces and a landing force, with their organic aviation and other supporting forces, formed for the purpose of conducting an amphibious operation. 1, record 4, English, - amphibious%20task%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphibious task force; ATF: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 4, English, - amphibious%20task%20force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle amphibie
1, record 4, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ATF 2, record 4, French, ATF
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement temporaire organisé de forces navales et d’une force de débarquement, avec leurs moyens aériens organiques ou d’autres forces de soutien, constitué pour mener une opération amphibie. 1, record 4, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle amphibie; ATF : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 4, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Amphibious Forces
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- commander amphibious task force
1, record 5, English, commander%20amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CATF 2, record 5, English, CATF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commander amphibious task force; CATF: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - commander%20amphibious%20task%20force
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces amphibies
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie
1, record 5, French, commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CATF 2, record 5, French, CATF
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie; CATF : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 5, French, - commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
- Ship's Organization (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- attack group
1, record 6, English, attack%20group
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subordinate task organization of the navy forces of an amphibious task force. 1, record 6, English, - attack%20group
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is composed of assault shipping and supporting naval units designated to transport, protect, land and initially support a landing group. 1, record 6, English, - attack%20group
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attack group: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 6, English, - attack%20group
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
- Organisation du navire (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- groupe d’assaut
1, record 6, French, groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement naval subordonné à l'intérieur d’une force opérationnelle amphibie. 1, record 6, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il est composé de bâtiments d’assaut et unités d’appui, destinés au transport, à la protection, au débarquement et au soutien initial d’un groupement de débarquement. 1, record 6, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
groupe d’assaut : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas anfibias
- Organización del buque (Militar)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo de asalto
1, record 6, Spanish, grupo%20de%20asalto
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Una unidad de combate subordinada de las fuerzas navales de una fuerza de combate anfibio. Está formada por embarcaciones de asalto y apoyo naval para transportar, proteger, desembarcar y prestar apoyo inicial a las tropas desembarcadas. 1, record 6, Spanish, - grupo%20de%20asalto
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- amphibious transport group
1, record 7, English, amphibious%20transport%20group
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A subdivision of an amphibious task force, composed primarily of transport ships. 1, record 7, English, - amphibious%20transport%20group
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphibious transport group: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 7, English, - amphibious%20transport%20group
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- groupe de transport amphibie
1, record 7, French, groupe%20de%20transport%20amphibie
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subdivision d’une force opérationnelle amphibie composée principalement de bâtiments de transport. 1, record 7, French, - groupe%20de%20transport%20amphibie
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe de transport amphibie : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 7, French, - groupe%20de%20transport%20amphibie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas anfibias
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo de transporte anfibio
1, record 7, Spanish, grupo%20de%20transporte%20anfibio
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subdivisión de una fuerza anfibia de combate compuesta principalmente por barcos de transporte. 1, record 7, Spanish, - grupo%20de%20transporte%20anfibio
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
- Amphibious Forces
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- assault shipping
1, record 8, English, assault%20shipping
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Shipping assigned to the amphibious task force and utilized for transporting assault troops, vehicles, equipment and supplies to the objective area. 1, record 8, English, - assault%20shipping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
assault shipping: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 8, English, - assault%20shipping
Record 8, Key term(s)
- assault ship
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
- Forces amphibies
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- bâtiments d’assaut
1, record 8, French, b%C3%A2timents%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
correct, masculine noun, plural, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiments affectés à la force opérationnelle amphibie et utilisés pour le transport des troupes d’assaut, des véhicules, de l'équipement et des approvisionnements jusqu'à la zone de l'objectif. 1, record 8, French, - b%C3%A2timents%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâtiments d’assaut : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 8, French, - b%C3%A2timents%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut
Record 8, Key term(s)
- bâtiment d’assaut
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte militar
- Fuerzas anfibias
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- buques de asalto
1, record 8, Spanish, buques%20de%20asalto
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Embarcaciones asignadas a un grupo de combate anfibio que se emplean para el transporte de las tropas de asalto, vehículos, equipo, y suministros a la zona de objetivos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - buques%20de%20asalto
Record 8, Key term(s)
- buque de asalto
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- multinational amphibious task force
1, record 9, English, multinational%20amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MNATF 1, record 9, English, MNATF
correct, NATO
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
- Interarmées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale
1, record 9, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20multinationale
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- MNATF 1, record 9, French, MNATF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-08-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Amphibious Forces
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Arms Control
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- advance force
1, record 10, English, advance%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary organization within the amphibious task force which precedes the main body to the objective area. Its function is to participate in preparing the objective for the main assault by conducting such operations as reconnaissance, seizure of supporting positions, minesweeping, preliminary bombardment, underwater demolitions, and air support. 1, record 10, English, - advance%20force
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
advance force: term and definition standardized by NATO 2, record 10, English, - advance%20force
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Forces amphibies
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Contrôle des armements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- force d’avant-garde
1, record 10, French, force%20d%26rsquo%3Bavant%2Dgarde
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement temporaire à l'intérieur d’une force opérationnelle amphibie qui précède le gros de la force dans la zone de l'objectif. Son rôle est de participer à la préparation de l'objectif en vue de l'assaut principal en effectuant des opérations telles que reconnaissance, conquête de positions d’appui, dragage de mines, tirs préliminaires contre la terre, démolitions sous-marines et appui aérien. 1, record 10, French, - force%20d%26rsquo%3Bavant%2Dgarde
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force d’avant-garde : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 10, French, - force%20d%26rsquo%3Bavant%2Dgarde
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Fuerzas anfibias
- Operaciones de mantenimiento de la paz
- Control de armamentos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza avanzada
1, record 10, Spanish, fuerza%20avanzada
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organización transitoria que forma parte de la fuerza operativa anfibia, que precede al grueso hacia la zona del objetivo. Su función es la de participar en la preparación del objetivo para el asalto principal mediante la conducción de operaciones tales como reconocimientos, ocupación de posiciones de apoyo, barrido de minas, bombardeo preliminar, demoliciones submarinas y apoyo aéreo. 1, record 10, Spanish, - fuerza%20avanzada
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