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NON STRATEGIQUE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- non strategic nuclear weapon
1, record 1, English, non%20strategic%20nuclear%20weapon
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NSNW 2, record 1, English, NSNW
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
non strategic nuclear weapon; NSNW: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - non%20strategic%20nuclear%20weapon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- nonstrategic nuclear weapon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- arme nucléaire non stratégique
1, record 1, French, arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NSNW 2, record 1, French, NSNW
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme nucléaire non stratégique; NSNW : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- non-strategic nuclear force
1, record 2, English, non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NSNF 2, record 2, English, NSNF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nonstrategic nuclear force 3, record 2, English, nonstrategic%20nuclear%20force
correct
- NSNF 3, record 2, English, NSNF
correct
- NSNF 3, record 2, English, NSNF
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
non-strategic nuclear forces: Those nuclear-capable forces located in an operational area with a capability to employ nuclear weapons by land, sea, or air forces against opposing forces, supporting installations, or facilities. 4, record 2, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such forces may be employed, when authorized by [a] competent authority, to support operations that contribute to the accomplishment of the commander’s mission within the theatre of operations. 4, record 2, English, - non%2Dstrategic%20nuclear%20force
Record 2, Key term(s)
- non strategic nuclear force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force nucléaire non stratégique
1, record 2, French, force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
forces nucléaires non stratégiques : Forces dotées d'une capacité nucléaire placées dans une zone opérationnelle, capables d'utiliser des armes nucléaires à vecteur terrestre, naval ou aérien contre des forces adverses, des installations de soutien ou des installations. 2, record 2, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces forces peuvent être utilisées, lorsqu'elles sont autorisées par l'autorité compétente, pour appuyer des opérations qui contribuent à l'exécution de la mission du commandant dans le cadre du théâtre d'opérations. 2, record 2, French, - force%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-03-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Director Aerospace Requirements Non-strategic Equipment Program
1, record 3, English, Director%20Aerospace%20Requirements%20Non%2Dstrategic%20Equipment%20Program
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Programme d’équipement non stratégique du Directeur-Besoins aérospatiaux
1, record 3, French, Programme%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9quipement%20non%20strat%C3%A9gique%20du%20Directeur%2DBesoins%20a%C3%A9rospatiaux
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Peace-Keeping Operations
- Arms Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- non-strategic
1, record 4, English, non%2Dstrategic
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
- Contrôle des armements
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- non stratégique
1, record 4, French, non%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit du lexique «Disarmament and Peace Keeping/Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 4, French, - non%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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