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TIR PROTECTION [2 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2011-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combat Support
  • Amphibious Forces
DEF

In amphibious [operations], fire delivered prior to the landing to cover preparatory operations such as underwater demolition or minesweeping.

OBS

covering fire: term standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soutien au combat
  • Forces amphibies
DEF

[En] opérations amphibies, tir exécuté avant la mise à terre pour couvrir des opérations préparatoires telles que démolitions sous-marines ou dragage de mines.

OBS

tir de protection : terme normalisé par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Apoyo en combate
  • Fuerzas anfibias
DEF

En operaciones anfibias, fuego que se realiza antes del desembarco, con objeto de proteger las operaciones preparatorias tales como demoliciones submarinas o de levantamiento de minas.

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Record 2 2011-03-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Combat Support
DEF

Fire used to protect troops when they are within range of enemy small arms.

OBS

covering fire: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Soutien au combat
DEF

Tir destiné à protéger des troupes se trouvant à portée des armes portatives de l'ennemi.

OBS

tir de protection : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Apoyo en combate
DEF

Fuego destinado a proteger a las tropas cuando están dentro del alcance de las armas ligeras del enemigo.

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