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FORCE CLASSIQUE [1 record]

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Record 1 2025-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
OBS

Conventional forces encompass armies, air forces, navies and marines but exclude special operations forces and [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] forces.

OBS

In some militaries, coast guard and gendarmerie forces are considered conventional forces.

OBS

conventional force: The plural form of this designation (conventional forces) and its definition are officially approved by the the Joint Terminology Panel.

Key term(s)
  • conventional forces

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
OBS

Les forces classiques comprennent les forces terrestres, aériennes, navales et maritimes, mais excluent les forces d'opérations spéciales et les forces [chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires].

OBS

Dans certaines armées, la garde côtière et la gendarmerie font partie des forces classiques.

OBS

force classique : Le désignation au pluriel (forces classiques) et sa définition sont uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées; le désignation au pluriel (forces classiques) est uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Key term(s)
  • forces classiques
  • forces conventionnelles

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organización militar
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