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SURVEILLANCE OBSERVATION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-09-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- overwatch
1, record 1, English, overwatch
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- over-watch 2, record 1, English, over%2Dwatch
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A position adopted by an element which allows for a long-range view of the terrain for the purpose of providing security for static or moving forces. 3, record 1, English, - overwatch
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From this position, the element may guide supported elements through an area while providing early warning of enemy activity and hazards. 3, record 1, English, - overwatch
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- observation supérieure
1, record 1, French, observation%20sup%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- surveillance et observation 2, record 1, French, surveillance%20et%20observation
feminine noun
- surveillance et observation aérienne 2, record 1, French, surveillance%20et%20observation%20a%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun
- surveillance aérienne 3, record 1, French, surveillance%20a%C3%A9rienne
feminine noun
- surveillance 3, record 1, French, surveillance
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position, adoptée par un élément, qui produit une vue à grande portée afin d'assurer la sécurité de forces statiques ou en mouvement. 1, record 1, French, - observation%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Depuis cette position, l'élément peut guider des éléments de soutien dans un secteur tout en donnant rapidement l'alerte quant aux activités ennemies et aux dangers. 1, record 1, French, - observation%20sup%C3%A9rieure
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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