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FORTIFICATION CAMPAGNE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- breastwork
1, record 1, English, breastwork
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A built-up field fortification that provides protection to troops and allows observation and the use of weapons. 1, record 1, English, - breastwork
Record 1, Key term(s)
- breast work
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épaulement
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9paulement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fortification de campagne construite qui procure une protection aux troupes et qui permet l'observation et l'emploi des armes. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9paulement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épaulement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9paulement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- field fortification
1, record 2, English, field%20fortification
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An emplacement or shelter of a temporary nature which can be constructed with reasonable facility by units requiring no more than minor engineer supervisory and equipment participation. 2, record 2, English, - field%20fortification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A fortification constructed in the field to strengthen defensive characteristics of terrain features. Field fortifications include obstacles, trenches, gun emplacements, vehicle pits, etc. 3, record 2, English, - field%20fortification
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
field fortification: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - field%20fortification
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fortification de campagne
1, record 2, French, fortification%20de%20campagne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage ou abri de caractère temporaire qui peuvent être construits d’une manière relativement aisée par des unités recevant tout au plus une aide mineure en matière de conseils techniques et d’équipements. 2, record 2, French, - fortification%20de%20campagne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Fortification construite en campagne dans le but de renforcer l'aspect défensif d’un trait caractéristique de terrain. Les fortifications de campagne comprennent les obstacles, les tranchées, les emplacements de pièces et de véhicules, etc. 3, record 2, French, - fortification%20de%20campagne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fortification de campagne : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - fortification%20de%20campagne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingeniería de campaña (Militar)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fortificación de campaña
1, record 2, Spanish, fortificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20campa%C3%B1a
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Asentamiento o abrigo de carácter temporal que puede ser construido por las propias unidades con relativa facilidad, y que solamente requiere un mínimo asesoramiento y participación de equipo e ingenieros. 1, record 2, Spanish, - fortificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20campa%C3%B1a
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- emplacement
1, record 3, English, emplacement
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A prepared position for one or more weapons or pieces of equipment, for protection against hostile fire or bombardment, and from which they can execute their tasks. (Definition standardized by NATO). 2, record 3, English, - emplacement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A field fortification for a support weapon, gun, equipment or vehicle which allows its use and provides protection to it and to its crew. 3, record 3, English, - emplacement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emplacement: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - emplacement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- emplacement
1, record 3, French, emplacement
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position préparée pour une ou plusieurs armes ou dispositifs, et chargée de les protéger contre le feu ou le bombardement ennemi, tout en leur permettant de remplir leurs missions. [Définition normalisée par l’OTAN]. 2, record 3, French, - emplacement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Fortification de campagne construite pour abriter une arme d’appui, un canon, un équipement ou un véhicule tout en permettant son emploi et tout en lui fournissant une protection, ainsi qu'à son personnel. 3, record 3, French, - emplacement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emplacement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre; terme normalisé par l’OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - emplacement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- asentamiento
1, record 3, Spanish, asentamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Posición preparada para una o más armas o piezas de equipo, protegida contra el fuego o bombardeo, y desde la cual pueden cumplir sus cometidos. 1, record 3, Spanish, - asentamiento
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-07-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- semi-hard target
1, record 4, English, semi%2Dhard%20target
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- objectif semi-renforcé
1, record 4, French, objectif%20semi%2Drenforc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objectif légèrement fortifié, blindé ou bétonné, par exemple : un obusier, un véhicule de combat d’infanterie, une fortification de campagne. 1, record 4, French, - objectif%20semi%2Drenforc%C3%A9
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Sous-comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - objectif%20semi%2Drenforc%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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