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TIR FAUCHANT [2 records]

Record 1 2015-12-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Target Acquisition
  • Field Artillery
CONT

Traversing fire is fire distributed in width by successive changes in direction. The gunner selects successive aiming points throughout the width of the target. These aiming points must be close enough to ensure adequate coverage but not so close as to waste ammunition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Acquisition d'objectif
  • Artillerie de campagne

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
OBS

concours de tir

Spanish

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