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NATO GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND GLOSSAIRE OTAN DE TERMES ET


DEFINITIONS (ENGLISH AND FRENCH) DÉFINITIONS (ANGLAIS ET FRANÇAIS)

NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION DU TRAITÉ


ORGANIZATION DE L'ATLANTIQUE NORD
NATO STANDARDIZATION BUREAU OTAN DE
OFFICE NORMALISATION
(NSO) (NSO)
2015 2015
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NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY ORGANISATION DU TRAITÉ DE


ORGANIZATION L'ATLANTIQUE NORD
NATO STANDARDIZATION OFFICE BUREAU OTAN DE NORMALISATION
(NSO) (NSO)

1. AAP-06(2015) is promulgated by the 1. L'AAP-06(2015) est promulguée par


NATO Standardization Office and is le Bureau OTAN de normalisation et entre
effective NATO-wide upon receipt. en vigueur dans l'ensemble de l'OTAN
dès réception.

2. All terminological entries are 2. Tous les articles terminologiques


followed by a date, (day, month, year), sont suivis d'une date (jour, mois, année),
indicating when they became NATO indiquant quand ils ont obtenu le statut
Agreed and inserted in AAP-06 as terms Agréé OTAN et été incorporés dans
or changed if they had already been l'AAP-06 en tant que termes ou modifiés
included in AAP-06. s'ils figuraient déjà dans cette publication.

3. The terminology in this NATO 3. La terminologie dans ce glossaire


glossary is developed and approved by OTAN est élaborée et approuvée par
various tasking authorities throughout the différentes autorités de tutelle tout au long
year. As a result the body of NATO de l’année. Par conséquent, le corpus de
Agreed terminology changes constantly. terminologie agréée OTAN change
Since this NATO glossary is only constamment. Étant donné que ce
published once a year, the user is advised glossaire OTAN n’est publié qu’une fois
to consult the NATOTerm database for par an, l’utilisateur est invité à consulter la
the most up-to-date terminology. base de données TermOTAN pour la
terminologie la plus à jour.

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NORTH ATLANTIC TREATY


ORGANISATION DU TRAln~ DE

ORGANIZATION
L'ATLANTIQUE NORD

NATO STANDARDIZATION OFFICE


BUREAU OTAN DE NORMALISATION

(NSO)
(NSO)

NATO LETTER OF PROMULGATION


LETTRE DE PROMULGATION OTAN

17 November 2015 17 novembre 2015

1. MP-06(2015) - NATO GLOSSARY 1. L'MP-06(2015) GLOSSAIRE


OF TERMS AND DEFINIITIONS OTAN DE TERMES ET DEFINITIONS
(ENGLISH AND FRENCH) is a NATO (ANGLAIS ET FRANCAIS) est une
Allied publication. The agreement of publication interalliee OTAN. L'accord par
nations to use this publication is recorded lequel les pays se sont engages a utiliser
in STANAG 3680. cette publication a ete consigne dans Ie
STANAG 3680.

2. MP-06(2015) is effective upon 2. L'MP-06(2015) entre en vigueur


receipt. It supersedes MP-06(201'4), des reception. Elle annule et remplace
which shall be destroyed in accordance I'MP-06(201'4), qui sera detruite
with local procedures for destruction of conformement aux procedures locales de
documents. destruction des documents.

3. It is permissible to copy or make 3. III est permi.s de reproduire ce


extracts from this publication. However, document en tout ou en partie.
the NSO, as the custodian of MP-06, Cependant, tout organisme ou personne
shall be notified in writing of any such exterieurs desireux de Ie faire devront en
reproduction by outside bodies or informer par ecrit Ie NSO, qui est Ie pilote
individuals. Under no circumstances shall de I'MP-06. Le contenu de la presente
any of the contents of this publication be publication ne peut etre reproduit en
reproduced with alterations without the aucun cas avec des modifications sans
written consent of the NSO. I'accord ecrit du NSO.

9.~ Edvardas MAZEIKIS


Major General, LTUAF - Director, NATO Standardization Office /

General de division aerienne, LTUAF - Directeur du Bureau OTAN de normalisation

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RECORD OF CHANGES
RÉPERTOIRE DES MISES À JOUR

No. Reference and date of change Date Entered Signature


Référence et date de mise à jour Date d'exécution

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DETAILED LIST OF CHANGES


LISTE DÉTAILLÉE DES MODIFICATIONS

1. NEW ENTRIES / ARTICLES NOUVEAUX

2011-1767 aeronautical product / produit aéronautique


2011-1769 airworthiness / navigabilité
2008-0133 attack / attaquer
2015-0177 belligerent (adj.) / belligérant (adj.)
2014-0282 conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence / violence sexuelle et sexiste liée
aux conflits
2011-1768 controlled environment / environnement contrôlé
2007-0406 coordination level - CL / niveau de coordination
2013-0474 environmental protection - EP / protection de l’environnement
2010-1085 geospatial intelligence - GEOINT / renseignement géospatial
2014-0314 local wage rate post / poste à statut local
1999-0017 military assistance - MA / assistance militaire
2014-0271 NATO military public affairs / affaires publiques militaires de l’OTAN
2011-1099 non-lethal fire / tir non létal

2. DELETED ENTRIES / ARTICLES SUPPRIMÉS

2014-0026 age of moon / âge de la lune


2015-0039 alert2 / alerte²
2015-0040 alert4 / alerter
2012-0050 anticrop agent / agent anticultures
2014-0037 base1 / base1
1999-0082 belligerent (n.) / belligérant (n.)
1989-0015 biological environment / environnement biologique
2014-0023 branch / branche
2012-0057 breakaway / séparation de l'onde de choc
1999-0022 briefing / exposé
2014-0036 cell / cellule
2012-0224 centigray / centigray
1989-0016 chemical environment / environnement chimique
2014-0028 civilian preparedness for war / préparation civile pour le temps de guerre
2014-0025 classified matter / sujet classifié
2011-1915 combat intelligence / renseignement de combat
2008-0053 combat support engineering / appui au combat du génie
1989-0010 consultation / consultation
2012-0071 contamination control point / point de contrôle de contamination
2014-0035 conversion scale / échelle de conversion
1974-0014 course / route à suivre
2013-0382 de facto boundary / frontière de fait
2013-0383 de jure boundary / frontière de droit
2013-0385 defector / transfuge
2007-0407 designation of days and hours / désignation des jours et des heures
2015-0048 detail / détail
2014-0021 division / division
2015-0055 drawing key / fond provisoire
2014-0022 echelon1 / échelon1
2014-0030 economic potential / potentiel économique
2013-0404 fair drawing / dessin final
2012-0134 fission to yield ratio / rapport "fission/puissance"
2008-0055 force support engineering / appui génie d’une force
2014-0031 gripper edge / bord d'entraînement

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2014-0033 height2/ hauteur2


2009-0140 infrastructure / infrastructure
2012-0236 initial nuclear radiation / rayonnement nucléaire initial
2012-0098 initiation2 / amorçage2
2009-0774 internal radiation / rayonnement interne
2013-0416 international job description / fiche de poste international
1977-0015 local wage rate NATO civilian employee / employé civil OTAN rémunéré au tarif local
2013-0426 manpower management / gestion du personnel
2013-0427 manpower management survey / étude sur la gestion du personnel
2012-0102 megaton weapon / arme mégatonnique
2013-0428 military currency / monnaie de stationnement
2015-0045 mutual aid / aide mutuelle
2012-0303 one day's supply / jour de ravitaillement
2012-0111 persistency / persistance
2014-0016 proforma / formulaire
2009-0778 radiation intensity / intensité d’irradiation
2009-0780 radiation scattering / diffusion du rayonnement
2009-0783 radioactive decay curve / courbe de décroissance de la radioactivité
2009-0784 radioactive decay rate / taux de décroissance de la radioactivité
1989-0017 radiological environment / environnement radiologique
2015-0053 range2 / distance-limite
2009-0506 ratification / ratification
2014-0017 registered matter / question enregistrée
2009-0786 residual radiation / rayonnement résiduel
2012-0251 roentgen / roentgen
2014-0032 section / section
1988-0005 security3 - Sy / sécurité3
2015-0049 serial / numéro d’ordre
2014-0034 sidelay / dispositif d'alignement de marge
2013-0457 supernumerary NATO civilian personnel / personnel civil en surnombre de l'OTAN
2014-0024 unclassified matter / texte non classifié

3. MODIFIED ENTRIES / ARTICLES MODIFIÉS

2011-1917 acoustic intelligence - ACINT / renseignement acoustique


2009-0037 armed reconnaissance / reconnaissance armée
1999-0083 adversary / adversaire
2011-1660 aeromedical evacuation system - AES / chaîne d'évacuations sanitaires aériennes
2014-0037 base / base
1991-0010 basic intelligence / renseignement de base
2013-0366 border crosser / frontalier
2011-1707 casualty / perte
2014-0029 collocation / co-implantation
2008-0537 commercial off-the-shelf - COTS / commercial sur étagère
1999-0021 component command2 - CC / commandement de composante2
1994-0014 concept / concept
2008-0091 crisis establishment – CE / tableau d’effectifs du temps de crise - TEC
2015-0047 date-time group - DTG / groupe date-heure - GDH
2012-0074 decontamination station / chantier de décontamination
2009-0058 direct action - DA / action directe
2010-1127 electronic intelligence - ELINT / renseignement électronique
2008-0032 emergency establishment - EE / tableau d’effectifs d’urgence - TEU
2002-0008 environment / environnement
2013-0402 establishment / organisme
1975-0066 explosive train / chaîne de mise à feu
1999-0023 government off-the-shelf - GOTS / gouvernemental sur étagère
2012-0087 ground zero - GZ / point zéro
2013-0411 host-nation post / poste pourvu par le pays hôte
2012-0097 individual protective equipment - IPE / équipement de protection individuel - EPI

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2013-0414 integrated staff / état-major intégré


2011-1918 intelligence - INT / renseignement
2008-0045 internally displaced person - IDP / personne déplacée à l’intérieur de son propre pays
- PDI
2013-0415 international actual strength / effectif international réel
2013-0417 international manpower ceiling / maximum autorisé en effectifs internationaux
2013-0418 international military personnel / personnel militaire international
2013-0419 international military post / poste militaire international
2013-0420 international personnel / personnel international
2013-0421 international post / poste international
2000-0024 lethal force / force létale
1997-0028 measurement and signature intelligence - MASINT / renseignement mesures et
signature
2003-0037 medical intelligence - MEDINT / renseignement médical
2008-0057 military engineering - MILENG / action du génie militaire
2014-0272 military necessity / nécessité militaire
2000-0036 minimum force / force minimale
2012-0180 NATO international civilian post / poste civil international OTAN
1999-0024 NATO off-the-shelf - NOTS / OTAN sur étagère
2004-0010 NATO standardization agreement – STANAG / accord de normalisation OTAN
2012-0242 nerve agent / agent neurotoxique
2000-0038 non-lethal force / force non létale
2008-0061 non-quota post / poste hors quota
2009-0138 operating environment - OE / environnement des opérations
2012-0302 operational stocks / stocks opérationnels
2013-0433 organic / organique
2011-0039 peace enforcement - PE / imposition de la paix
2011-0042 peace support / soutien de la paix
1993-0026 peacebuilding / consolidation de la paix
2011-0044 peacekeeping - PK / maintien de la paix
1993-0027 peacemaking / rétablissement de la paix
2008-0005 peacetime establishment / tableau d'effectifs du temps de paix
1997-0045 physical security / sécurité physique
2013-0440 quota post / poste permanent
2009-0782 radioactive decay / décroissance de la radioactivité
2015-0044 radius of action - ROA / rayon d’action
2015-0051 range1 / distance
2013-0449 reimbursable NATO military personnel / personnel militaire de l'OTAN remboursable
2008-0505 reservation / réserve1
2011-1963 riot control agent / agent antiémeute
2008-0073 rotational post / poste tournant
2011-1913 security intelligence / renseignement de sécurité
2008-0064 security1 / sécurité1
1988-0004 security2 / sécurité2
2004-0018 short title / titre abrégé
2015-0054 subversion / subversion
2012-0087 surface zero / point zéro
2013-0403 table of organization and equipment – TO&E / tableau d'effectifs et de dotation - TED
2009-0514 target date / date d’exécution
2011-1914 target intelligence / renseignement sur l’objectif
2013-0459 temporary civilian personnel - TCP / personnel civil temporaire
1995-0005 thorough decontamination / décontamination approfondie
2015-0050 time slot / créneau
2015-0043 unit equipment - UE / dotation d’unité
2009-0135 utility helicopter / hélicoptère utilitaire
1991-0037 vehicle / véhicule
2002-0009 weapon of mass destruction - WMD / arme de destruction massive

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4. REVALIDATED ENTRIES / ARTICLES REVALIDÉS

1997-0053 activate / activer


1999-0041 asylum seeker / demandeur d’asile
2000-0025 detention / détention
1999-0042 evacuee / évacué
2012-0230 flash-to-bang time / intervalle éclair-son
1997-0027 open-source intelligence - OSINT / renseignement de sources ouvertes
1993-0025 operational intelligence - OPINTEL / renseignement opérationnel
2002-0020 organizational strength / potentiel organisationnel
1999-0040 refugee / réfugié
1999-0019 strategic intelligence / renseignement stratégique
1999-0020 tactical intelligence / renseignement tactique

5. EDITORIAL CHANGES / CHANGEMENTS RÉDACTIONNELS

PART 2 / 2e PARTIE (ENG)

absolute height / hauteur absolue The related terms were removed.


actuate / déclencher The related term was removed.
agency / organisme de renseignement The date of agreement was updated to match
the decision in TTF 2011-1921.
air defence area – ADA / zone de défense The related term was removed.
aérienne - ZDA
aircraft commander / commandant d'aéronef The acceptability rating was added to the
admitted synonym “aircraft captain”.
alert² / alerte² Change of exponent, i.e. “alert³” was changed
into “alert²”.
alerte³ / alerter Change of exponent, i.e. “alert4” was changed
into “alert³”.
antisubmarine minefield / champ de mines anti- Spelling (“for a surface ships”).
sous-marins
combat information / renseignement brut de The related term was removed.
combat
command and control warfare / guerre du The deprecated abbreviation “CCW” was added
commandement et du contrôle to the entry (to be consistent with AAP-15).
contingency plan – COP / plan de circonstance The abbreviation “CONPLAN” was changed into
“COP” to match the decision taken in 2014 (TTF
2013-0155).
division2 / division2 Change of exponent, i.e. “division3” was changed
into “division2”.
echelon1 / échelon1 Change of exponent, i.e. “echelon²” was
changed into “echelon1”.
echelon² / échelon² Change of exponent, i.e. “echelon³” was
changed into “echelon²”.
echelon³ / en échelon Change of exponent, i.e. “echelon4” was
changed into “echelon³”.
height1 / hauteur1 The exponent was removed following the
deletion of the concept “height²”.
NATO code number / numéro de code OTAN Spelling.
nominal weapon / arme de puissance nominale A related term of this definition was deleted
because it was no longer in AAP-06

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range2 / champ de tir² Change of exponent, i.e. “range³” was changed


into “range²” following the deletion of “range² /
distance-limite”.
range³ / autonomie Change of exponent, i.e. “range4” was changed
into “range³” following the deletion of “range² /
distance-limite”.

PART 3 / 3e PARTIE (FRE)

alerte² / alerte² Change of exponent, i.e. “alerte³” was changed


into “alerte²”.
commandant d'aéronef / aircraft commander The acceptability rating was added to the
admitted synonym “commandant de bord” in
French.
commandes automatiques de vol – CADV / The obsolete synonym “système de contrôle
automatic flight control system automatique de vol” was added in French.
contingent national / national component The French definition was updated to match the
decision taken in 2003.
déclencher / actuate The related term was removed.
dispositif de sécurité / safety device The French definition was updated to match the
decision taken in 1994 (see TTF 1993-0012).
division2 / division2 Change of exponent, i.e. “division3” was changed
into “division2”.
échelon1 / echelon1 Change of exponent, i.e. “échelon²” was
changed into “échelon1”.
échelon² / echelon² Change of exponent, i.e. “échelon³” was
changed into “échelon²”.
hauteur absolue / absolute height The related term was removed.
hauteur1 / height1 The exponent was removed following the
deletion of “hauteur²”.
multinational / multinational The abbreviation “MN” was removed in French
to be consistent with AAP-15.
numéro de code OTAN / NATO code number Spelling.
organisme de renseignement / agency The date of agreement and the definition were
updated to match the decision in TTF 2011-
1921.
zone de défense aérienne – ZDA / air defence The related term was removed.
area – ADA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Page

NATO Letter of Promulgation III Lettre de promulgation OTAN


(English-French) (anglais-français)

Record of Changes V Répertoire des mises à jour

Detailed list of changes VII-XI Liste détaillée des modifications

Table of contents XIII Table des matières

Preface XV-XVII Préface

Part I 1-E-1 1re partie


Organization and Procedures 1-F-1 Organisation et procédures

Chapter 1 1-E-1 Chapitre 1


Development and maintenance of 1-F-1 Élaboration et mise à jour de l'AAP-
AAP-06, NATO Glossary of Terms 06, Glossaire OTAN de termes et
and Definitions (English and French) définitions (anglais et français)

Chapter 2 1-E-2 Chapitre 2


User Guide 1-F-2 Guide d'utilisation

Lexicon 1-E-3 Lexique


1-F-3

Part 2 2-A-1 2e partie

English terms and definitions in Termes et définitions en anglais


English alphabetical order dans l’ordre alphabétique anglais

Part 3 3-A-1 3e partie

French terms and definitions in Termes et définitions en français


French alphabetical order dans l’ordre alphabétique français

Part 4 4-1 4e partie

List of abbreviations Liste d’abréviations

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PREFACE
PRÉFACE

1. This glossary is compiled by the 1. Le présent glossaire est établi


direction of the Military Committee and with suivant les directives du Comité militaire et
the approval of the NATO Council. avec l'approbation du Conseil de
l'Atlantique Nord.

Its purpose is to standardize (i) general Il a pour but de normaliser (i) la


terminology with a specific military meaning; terminologie d'ordre général revêtant un
(ii) specialist terminology that needs to be sens militaire spécifique, (ii) la terminologie
widely understood throughout NATO, as spécialisée devant être aisément comprise
well as (iii) terms that are not adequately dans tout l'OTAN et (iii) les termes qui ne
defined in the NATO Terminology sont pas définis de manière adéquate dans
Programme (NTP)'s reference dictionaries1, les dictionnaires de référence1 du
thus promoting mutual understanding and Programme de terminologie de l'OTAN
strengthening the Alliance's defence (NTP) ; il vise ainsi à favoriser la
capabilities. compréhension mutuelle tout en renforçant
les capacités de défense de l'Alliance.

The definitions contained herein do not Les définitions qui figurent dans le présent
establish or modify NATO policy and glossaire n'établissent ni ne modifient les
doctrine, but help to express them more politiques et doctrines de l'OTAN, mais
clearly. elles permettent de les exprimer plus
clairement.

2. The glossary is available in electronic 2. Le glossaire est disponible en


form in the two official languages of NATO, version électronique dans les deux langues
English and French. These versions are officielles de l'OTAN, l'anglais et le
updated and made available annually français. Ces versions sont mises à jour et
through the Internet and the NATO publiées chaque année sur Internet et sur
extranet. l’extranet de l’OTAN.

3. In accordance with STANAG 3680 3. Conformément au STANAG 3680 et


and PO(2015)0193, NATO Terminology au PO(2015)0193, intitulé Directive sur la
Directive, the terms and definitions terminologie de l’OTAN, les termes et
contained herein have been approved by all définitions figurant dans la présente
NATO nations. publication ont été approuvés par tous les
pays de l'OTAN.

1 The reference dictionaries for the NTP are the Concise Oxford English Dictionary and le Petit Robert. /
Les dictionnaires de référence pour le NTP sont le Concise Oxford English Dictionary et le Petit Robert.

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4. The glossary is divided into four main 4. Le glossaire est divisé en quatre
parts: grandes parties :

Part 1. Organization and Procedures. 1re partie. Organisation et procédures

Part 2. NATO Agreed terms and definitions 2e partie. Termes et définitions


of military significance in English. The d'importance militaire agréés OTAN en
corresponding French preferred terms are anglais. Les termes français privilégiés
shown immediately following the English correspondants sont indiqués
entry term e.g., nominal weapon / arme immédiatement après le terme anglais, par
de puissance nominale. exemple nominal weapon / arme de
puissance nominale.

Part 3. NATO Agreed terms and definitions 3e partie. Termes et définitions


of military significance in French. The d'importance militaire agréés OTAN en
corresponding English preferred terms are français. Les termes anglais privilégiés
shown immediately following the French correspondants sont indiqués
entry term e.g. arme de puissance immédiatement après le terme français,
nominale / nominal weapon par exemple arme de puissance
nominale / nominal weapon.

Part 4. List of Abbreviations 4e partie. Liste d'abréviations

5. After the introduction of abbreviations 5. À la suite de l'introduction


in AAP-06(2008) to comply with the layout d'abréviations dans l'AAP-06(2008) pour
for NATO glossaries prescribed by satisfaire à la présentation des
C-M(2007)0023, Guidance for the glossaires OTAN prescrite par le
Development and Publication of NATO C-M(2007)0023, Guide pour l'élaboration
Terminology, the NATO Terminology Office et la publication de la terminologie de
(NTO), which is responsible for issuing l'OTAN, Service de terminologie de l'OTAN
AAP-06, decided to change the (NTO), qui est responsable de la diffusion
abbreviations list to a unilingual format (with de l'AAP-06, a décidé de modifier la liste
some exceptions) in the 2009 edition of d'abréviations, désormais unilingue (à
AAP-06. Upon reflection, the NTO quelques exceptions près) dans
considered that the bilingual presentation l'édition 2009 de l'AAP-06. Réflexion faite,
prescribed by the Guidance led to confusion NTO a estimé que la présentation bilingue
in a number of cases. As a result, the prescrite par le Guide prêtait à confusion
second edition of the Guidance will be dans un certain nombre de cas. La
adapted accordingly. deuxième édition du Guide sera adaptée
en conséquence.

After having looked up the term Après avoir recherché le terme


corresponding to an abbreviation, users of correspondant à une abréviation, les
this NATO glossary may look up further utilisateurs du présent glossaire OTAN
information, including the translation of the pourront consulter les articles complets
term in the other language, in the full figurant dans les 2e et 3e parties pour
entries listed in Parts 2 and 3. obtenir de plus amples informations,
notamment, pour connaître la traduction du
terme dans l'autre langue.

Proposals for new terms and definitions or Les propositions visant à insérer de
changes to or deletion of existing terms and nouveaux termes et définitions ou à
definitions are to be made in accordance modifier ou supprimer des termes et
with PO(2015)0193, NATO Terminology définitions existants doivent être formulées
Directive and C-M(2007)0023, Guidance for conformément à la Directive sur la
the Development and Publication of NATO terminologie de l’OTAN (PO(2015)0193) et

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Terminology and using a terminology au Guide pour l'élaboration et la publication


tracking form, which can be downloaded de la terminologie de l'OTAN (C-
from the NSO's protected Internet site. M(2007)0023), au moyen de la fiche de
suivi terminologique qui peut être
téléchargée à partir du site Internet
protégé du Bureau OTAN de
normalisation.

7. All suggestions and inquiries 7. Toutes les suggestions et demandes


concerning this glossary should be directed de renseignements concernant le présent
to the: glossaire devront être adressées au :

NATO Terminology Office Service de terminologie de l'OTAN


NATO Standardization Office (NSO) Bureau OTAN de normalisation (NSO)
NATO Headquarters Siège de l'OTAN
B - 1110 Brussels B - 1110 Bruxelles
Belgium Belgique

Tel : +32 2 707-5530 or +32 2 707-5732 Tél. : +32 2 707-5530 ou +32 2 707-5732
Fax: +32 2 707-5718 Fax : +32 2 707-5718
Email: terminology@nso.nato.int Courriel : terminology@nso.nato.int

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PART 1

ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES

Chapter 1

DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF AAP-06, NATO GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND


DEFINITIONS (ENGLISH AND FRENCH)

1. AAP-06 is developed and maintained by the Military Committee Terminology Board


(MCTB) as part of the NATO Terminology Programme (NTP), which finds its origins in
the NATO Military Terminology Standardization Programme by the NATO Standing
Group in February 1954 which:

a. assigned responsibility for the coordination of NATO military terminology to the Military
Agency for Standardization (MAS) (predecessor of the NATO Standardization Office
(NSO));

b. outlined the initial steps for processing terminology;

c. provided general terms of reference (TOR).

The TOR have been periodically changed and updated to provide for the participation of all
NATO nations. In 1970 the Air Board, MAS, promulgated NATO Standardization Agreement
(STANAG) 3680 - NATO Glossary of Military Terms and Definitions (English and French)
(AAP-06) to assist Service Boards, working groups and panels of experts in considering
terminology within their purview.

The object of STANAG 3680 as stated in its 5th Edition (Amendment 1) "is to register
national acceptance of Allied Administrative Publication No 6 (AAP-06)". The details of the
agreement state that "participating nations agree to use AAP-06 and any subsequent
changes published periodically as the primary glossary for NATO terms of military
significance and their definitions". In 2009 the NATO Terminology Management System
(NTMS) was officially launched on the NSO's protected Internet site, thus taking over the
pre-eminence of AAP-06 in military terminology. In June 2015, the NATOTerm database
was launched to replace the NTMS and serve as the official reference for NATO
terminology.

NATOTerm includes AAP-06 and other NATO glossaries. However, for the time being,
electronic and paper copies of AAP-06 will continue to be issued.

Entries for inclusion in AAP-06 shall not be classified, given that AAP-06 is made available
to the public through the Internet.

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USER GUIDE

Structure of the glossary. This glossary is presented with an entry for each term, in the
English alphabetical order in Part 2, and in the French alphabetical order in Part 3.
Abbreviations and their full forms are listed in Part 4.

Uninotional entry. Each concept (also known as the notion) is listed in a separate entry
giving its designation(s), definition and any metadata and which is therefore said to be
“uninotional”.

Organization of an entry. Each entry in Part 2 contains first the preferred term in English
followed by a slash and the equivalent term in French on the same line, followed on the
lines below by any synonyms and abbreviations, the definition, notes, examples, cross-
references to related terms and figures, the source and the date on which the entry became
NATO Agreed, i.e.:

preferred term
admitted synonym
deprecated synonym
obsolete synonym
abbreviation
Definition
Notes
Examples
Related terms
[source]
date

Grammatical form. Grammatical information, i.e. word class, gender and/or number, may
be given where there is a risk of misunderstanding.

Synonymy. Non-preferred terms are also listed as separate entries in alphabetical order,
giving only a cross-reference to the preferred term.

Polysemy. When a term has more than one meaning, each meaning is given in a separate
entry.

Abbreviation entry. An entry in Part 4 contains only the abbreviation and its full form.

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Lexicon

NATO Agreed Terminology terminologie agréée OTAN


The terminology that has been approved in both Terminologie qui a été approuvée dans les deux
official languages of NATO by the consensus of langues officielles de l'OTAN par consensus des pays
the NATO member nations, through the NATO membres de l'Organisation dans le cadre du
Terminology Programme. Programme de terminologie de l'OTAN.
[CS] [CS]
NATO Agreed Agréé OTAN

silence procedure procédure d’accord tacite


A procedure by which concurrence is achieved Procédure par laquelle un accord tacite est acquis si
unless an objection is received by a given date. aucune objection n'est reçue d'ici à une date
déterminée.
Note: Within NATO, only the member nations may Note : au sein de l'OTAN, seuls les pays membres
break silence. peuvent rompre le silence.
[AAP-42] [AAP-42]
NATO Agreed Agréé OTAN

terminology proposal proposition de terminologie


A formal request to change the body of NATO Demande officielle destinée à changer le corpus de
Agreed terminology by adding, modifying or la terminologie agréée OTAN par l'ajout, la
deleting a terminological entry. modification ou la suppression d'un article
terminologique.
[AAP-42] [AAP-42]
NATO Agreed Agréé OTAN

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ORGANISATION ET PROCÉDURES

Chapitre 1

ÉLABORATION ET MISE À JOUR DE L’AAP-06, GLOSSAIRE OTAN DE TERMES ET


DÉFINITIONS (ANGLAIS ET FRANÇAIS)

1. La Commission de terminologie du Comité militaire (MCTB) élabore et assure la mise


à jour de l'AAP-06 dans le cadre du Programme de terminologie de l'OTAN (NTP), soit, à
l'origine, le Programme de normalisation de la terminologie militaire de l'OTAN établi par le
Groupe permanent de l'OTAN en février 1954, qui :

a. attribuait la responsabilité de la coordination de la terminologie militaire de


l'OTAN au Bureau militaire de standardisation (BMS) (le prédécesseur du
Bureau OTAN de normalisation (NSO)) ;

b. précisait les étapes préliminaires du traitement de la terminologie ;

c. définissait un mandat général.

Ce mandat a été périodiquement modifié et mis à jour pour permettre la participation de tous
les pays de l'OTAN. En 1970, le Bureau Air du BMS a promulgué l'Accord de
normalisation OTAN (STANAG) 3680 - Glossaire OTAN de termes et définitions à usage
militaire (anglais et français) (AAP-06), afin d'aider les Bureaux d'armée, groupes de travail et
commissions d'experts à tenir compte de la terminologie dans leurs domaines de compétence.

Tel qu'indiqué dans sa 5e édition (Amendement 1), le STANAG 3680 a pour but d'enregistrer
l'acceptation, par les pays, de l'AAP-06. Les modalités de l'accord stipulent que « les pays
participants sont convenus d'utiliser l'AAP-06, y compris ses corrections ultérieures, comme
principal glossaire OTAN de termes d'importance militaire et leurs définitions ». Depuis son
lancement officiel sur le site Internet protégé du NSO en 2009, le Système de gestion de la
terminologie de l'OTAN (NTMS) primait sur l'AAP-06 en matière de terminologie militaire. En
juin 2015, la base de données TermOTAN a été lancée pour remplacer le NTMS et devenir la
référence officielle pour la terminologie de l'OTAN.

TermOTAN contient l’AAP-06 ainsi que d’autres glossaires OTAN. Cependant, des versions
électroniques et des copies papier de l’AAP-06 continueront, pour le moment, d'être diffusées.

Les articles dont l'inclusion dans l'AAP-06 est envisagée ne feront l'objet d'aucune
classification, l'AAP-06 étant accessible au public sur Internet.

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GUIDE D’UTILISATION

Structure du glossaire. Chacun des termes figurant dans ce glossaire est classé par
article, dans l'ordre alphabétique anglais dans la 2e Partie, et dans l'ordre alphabétique
français dans la 3e Partie. La 4e Partie regroupe les abréviations et leurs formes complètes.

Article uninotionnel. Pour chaque concept (aussi appelé notion), il existe un article distinct
contenant sa ou ses désignations, sa définition et toutes les métadonnées éventuelles, et
qui est ainsi dit « uninotionnel ».

Organisation d’un article. Chaque article de la 2e Partie contient d'abord le terme privilégié
en anglais, suivi par une barre oblique, ainsi que le terme équivalent en français sur la
même ligne, et, sur les lignes suivantes, les éventuels synonymes et abréviations, la
définition, les notes, les exemples, les renvois aux termes connexes et aux figures, la
source et la date d'agrément OTAN, à savoir :

terme privilégié
synonyme toléré
synonyme déconseillé
synonyme désuet
abréviation
Définition
Notes
Exemples
Termes connexes
[source]
date

Forme grammaticale. Des informations grammaticales, à savoir la partie du discours, le


genre ou le nombre, peuvent être ajoutées lorsqu'il y a un risque de confusion.

Synonymie. Les termes non privilégiés font également l'objet d'articles distincts, classés
dans l'ordre alphabétique, avec un simple renvoi au terme privilégié.

Polysémie. Lorsqu'un même terme peut prendre plusieurs sens, ces derniers sont définis
dans des articles distincts.

Article d’une abréviation. Les articles figurant dans la 4e Partie contiennent seulement
l'abréviation et sa forme complète.

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Lexique

procédure d’accord tacite silence procedure


Procédure par laquelle un accord est acquis si A procedure by which concurrence is achieved
aucune objection n'est reçue d'ici à une date unless an objection is received by a given date.
déterminée.
Note : au sein de l'OTAN, seuls les pays membres Note: Within NATO, only the member nations
peuvent rompre la procédure d'accord tacite. may break silence.
[AAP-42] [AAP-42]
Agréé OTAN NATO Agreed

proposition de terminologie terminology proposal


Demande officielle destinée à changer le corpus de A formal request to change the body of NATO
la terminologie agréée OTAN par l'ajout, la Agreed terminology by adding, modifying or
modification ou la suppression d'un article deleting a terminological entry.
terminologique.
[AAP-42] [AAP-42]
Agréé OTAN NATO Agreed

terminologie agréée OTAN NATO Agreed Terminology


Terminologie qui a été approuvée dans les deux The terminology that has been approved in both
langues officielles de l'OTAN par consensus des official languages of NATO by the consensus of
pays membres de l'Organisation dans le cadre du the NATO member nations, through the NATO
Programme OTAN de terminologie. Terminology Programme.
[CS] [CS]
Agréé OTAN NATO Agreed

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PART 2

ENGLISH TERMS AND DEFINITIONS IN ENGLISH ALPHABETICAL ORDER


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abac scale / abaque de acceleration error / erreur A message from the addressee
conversion d’accélération informing the originator that his
A nomogram for obtaining the An error caused by the communication has been
conversion angle to apply when deflection of the vertical received and is understood.
plotting great circle bearings on reference due to any change in 01 Jan 1974
a Mercator projection. acceleration of the aircraft.
01 Jul 1973 01 Feb 1973 acknowledgement signal /
signal d’accusé de réception
abeam / par le travers acceptable product / produit A signal sent to indicate that a
Bearing approximately 090° or de substitution message has been received
270° degrees relative; at right One which may be used in properly.
angles to the longitudinal axis of place of another for extended 09 May 2000
a vehicle. periods without technical
18 Aug 1998 advice. aclinic line
Related term(s): emergency Preferred term: magnetic
abeam replenishment / substitute; standardized equator.
ravitaillement à couple product.
The transfer at sea of personnel 01 Feb 1973 acoustic circuit / mise de feu
and/or supplies by rigs between acoustique
two or more ships proceeding acceptance trial / essai de A circuit which responds to the
side by side. recette acoustic field of a target.
01 Jul 1980 A trial carried out by nominated Related term(s): mine1.
representatives of the eventual 02 May 1995
abort1 / avorter1 military users of the weapon or
To terminate a mission for any equipment to determine if the acoustic intelligence /
reason other than enemy specified performance and renseignement acoustique
action. It may occur at any point characteristics have been met. ACINT
after the beginning of the Related term(s): consumer Intelligence derived from
mission and prior to its logistics; production logistics. acoustic signals or emissions.
completion. 04 Nov 2005 MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013
01 May 1973
access procedure / procédure acoustic mine / mine
abort2 / avorter2 d’accès acoustique
To discontinue aircraft take-off Related term(s): explosive A mine with an acoustic circuit
or missile launch. ordnance disposal procedures. which responds to the acoustic
01 May 1973 09 Jan 1996 field of a ship or sweep.
Related term(s): mine1.
abrasion / rayure accompaniment / 01 Aug 1976
In photography, a scratch or accompagnement
mark produced mechanically on In naval cooperation and acoustic minehunting /
an emulsion surface or film guidance for shipping, the chasse aux mines acoustique
base. coordinated passage through a The use of a sonar to detect
01 Jan 1973 specific area of increased risk mines or mine-like objects
by one or more merchant ships which may be on or protruding
absolute filter / filtre absolu in company with military assets. from the sea bed, or buried.
A filter capable of cutting off Accompaniment takes place 01 Nov 1975
100 % by weight of solid under a voluntary arrangement
particles greater than a stated and does not imply direct acoustic warfare / guerre
micron size. protection by military assets. acoustique
01 Jan 1980 Related term(s): merchant ship; In an underwater environment,
merchant shipping; naval the use of acoustic energy to
absolute height / hauteur cooperation and guidance for provoke, exploit, restrict or
absolue shipping. prevent hostile use of the
The height of an aircraft directly 02 Mar 2007 acoustic spectrum and the
above the surface or terrain implementation of any measures
over which it is flying. accuracy of fire / justesse de taken to restrict its use to friendly
13 Jul 1994 tir forces.
The precision of fire expressed Related term(s): acoustic
absorbed dose / dose by the closeness of a grouping warfare counter-
absorbée of shots at and around the countermeasures; acoustic
The amount of energy imparted centre of the target. warfare countermeasures;
by nuclear (or ionizing) radiation 01 Oct 1984 acoustic warfare support
to unit mass of absorbing measures.
material. The unit is the rad. acknowledgement / aperçu 13 Dec 1999
01 Feb 1973
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countermeasures / contre- make active by official order a target, are carried within the
contre-mesures de guerre previously established military missile.
acoustique organization so that it can Related term(s): homing
In an underwater environment, function in its assigned guidance.
those actions taken to ensure capacity. 01 Feb 1973
effective friendly use of the 18 Feb 2015
acoustic spectrum by countering active mine / mine à dispositif
hostile acoustic warfare activation detector / détecteur actif
measures. Acoustic warfare de neutrons par activation A mine actuated by the
counter-countermeasures A device used to determine reflection from a target of a
involve antiacoustic warfare neutron flux or density by virtue signal emitted by the mine.
support measures and of the radioactivity induced in it Related term(s): passive
antiacoustic warfare as a result of neutron capture. mine1,2.
countermeasures, and may not 01 Feb 1973 01 Nov 1994
involve underwater acoustic
emissions. active / actif(ve) active public information
Related term(s): acoustic In surveillance, an adjective policy / attitude active en
warfare; acoustic warfare applied to actions or matière d’information
countermeasures; acoustic equipments which emit energy publique
warfare support measures. capable of being detected. A policy which dictates that
13 Dec 1999 01 Nov 1975 attempts will be made to
stimulate media/public interest
acoustic warfare active air defence / défense about an issue or activity for the
countermeasures / contre- aérienne active purpose of informing the public.
mesures de guerre acoustique Active measures taken against Interest may be stimulated by
In an underwater environment, attacking enemy forces to press advisories, news
actions taken to prevent or destroy or nullify any form of air releases, personal contacts,
reduce the use of the acoustic or missile threat or to reduce press conferences or other
spectrum by hostile forces. the effectiveness of any such forms of public presentation.
Acoustic warfare attack. Related term(s): passive public
countermeasures involve Related term(s): air defence; air information policy.
intentional underwater acoustic superiority; air supremacy; 01 Nov 1990
emissions for deception and counter-air operation; defensive
jamming. counter-air operation; offensive actuate / déclencher
Related term(s): acoustic counter-air operation; passive To operate a firing mechanism
warfare; acoustic warfare air defence. by an influence or a series of
counter-countermeasures; 20 Jun 2006 influences in such a way that all
acoustic warfare support the requirements of the
measures. active defence / défense active mechanism for firing or for
13 Dec 1999 Active measures taken against registering a target count are
enemy forces to prevent, nullify met.
acoustic warfare support or reduce the effectiveness of 09 Jan 1996
measures / mesures de any form of enemy attack.
soutien de la guerre Related term(s): passive actuator / servocommande
acoustique defence. A mechanism that furnishes the
AWSM 25 Jan 2005 force required to displace a
In an underwater environment, control surface or other control
actions taken to search for, active electronic protective element.
intercept and identify radiated measures / mesures de 01 Jan 1980
acoustic energy for the purpose protection électronique
of exploiting such radiation. actives acute radiation dose / dose
Note: The use of these Detectable measures, such as d’irradiation aiguë
measures involves no altering transmitter parameters Total ionising radiation dose
intentional underwater acoustic as necessary, to ensure effective received at one time and over a
emission and is generally not friendly use of the period so short that biological
detectable by hostile forces. electromagnetic spectrum. recovery cannot occur.
Related term(s): acoustic Related term(s): electronic Related term(s): chronic
warfare; acoustic warfare protective measures; passive radiation dose.
counter-countermeasures; electronic protective measures. 01 Mar 1979
acoustic warfare 20 Nov 1996
countermeasures. add / plus loin
22 Jan 2010 active homing guidance / In artillery and naval fire
guidage actif support, a correction used by
action information centre A system of homing guidance an observer/spotter to indicate
Preferred term: combat wherein both the source for that an increase in range along
information centre. illuminating the target, and the a spotting line is desired.
receiver for detecting the 01 Sep 1974
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layer / couche militaire services, and other matters not 20 Nov 1996
additionnelle included in the operational
AML missions of the subordinate or advanced base / base
A unified range of digital other organizations. avancée
geospatial data products Related term(s): command1; A base located in or near a
designed to satisfy the totality of control2; full command; theatre of operations whose
NATO non-navigational operational command; primary mission is to support
maritime defence requirements. operational control. military operations.
01 Oct 2003 01 Apr 1971 01 Mar 1981

ad hoc movement / administrative escort / advanced fleet anchorage /


mouvement improvisé escorteur administratif mouillage avancé de flotte
A movement which may occur A warship or merchant ship A secure anchorage for a large
at any time, for which necessary under naval control, carrying a number of naval vessels,
or appropriate planning data is convoy commodore and his mobile support units and
not yet available. This staff, serving as a platform for auxiliaries located in or near a
movement will be partially or simultaneous communication theatre of operations.
fully planned as soon as the with an operational control Related term(s): emergency
required information has been authority and a coastal convoy. anchorage
provided. 01 Oct 1978 01 Feb 1973
Related term(s): fully planned
movement; partially planned administrative loading / advanced guard / avant-garde
movement. chargement administratif The leading element of an
01 Nov 1990 commercial loading advancing force. The primary
A loading system which gives mission is to ensure the
adjust fire1 / prêt à régler primary consideration to uninterrupted advance of the
In artillery and naval fire achieving maximum utilization main body. It has the following
support, a method of control of troops and cargo space functions:
transmitted in the call for fire by without regard to tactical a. to find and exploit gaps in the
the observer or spotter to considerations. Equipment and enemy's defensive system;
indicate that he will control the supplies must be unloaded and b. to prevent the main body of
adjustment. sorted before they can be used. the advancing force running
01 Sep 1974 01 Feb 1973 blindly into enemy opposition;
c. to clear away minor
adjust fire2 / réglage administrative movement / opposition or, if major
In artillery and naval fire mouvement administratif opposition is met, to cover the
support, an order or request to A movement in which troops deployment of the main body.
initiate an adjustment of fire. and vehicles are arranged to Related term(s): mainguard.
01 Sep 1974 expedite their movement and 01 Feb 1973
conserve time and energy when
adjustment of fire / réglage no enemy interference, except advance force / force d’avant-
observé de tir by air, is anticipated. garde
Process used in artillery and 01 Feb 1973 A temporary organization within
naval fire to obtain correct the amphibious task force which
bearing, range and height of administrative order / ordre precedes the main body to the
burst (if time fuzes are used) administratif objective area. Its function is to
when engaging a target by An order covering traffic, participate in preparing the
observed fire. supplies, maintenance, objective for the main assault
Related term(s): spot1. evacuation, personnel and by conducting such operations
01 Feb 1973 other administrative details. as reconnaissance, seizure of
13 Dec 1999 supporting positions,
administration / minesweeping, preliminary
administration administrative plan / plan bombardment, underwater
The provision and administratif et logistique demolitions, and air support.
implementation of regulations A plan, normally relating to and 01 Jun 1981
and procedures related to the complementing the operation
management of an organization plan or order, which provides advance to contact / marche à
in support of the information and instructions l’ennemi
accomplishment of its mission. covering the logistic and An offensive operation
CS, 5 Sep 2007 administrative support of the designed to gain or re-establish
operation. contact with the enemy.
administrative control / 01 Sep 1981 Related term(s): approach
contrôle administratif march.
ADCON advanced aerodrome / 01 Oct 1978
Direction or exercise of aérodrome avancé
authority over subordinate or An aerodrome, usually having adversary / adversaire
other organizations in respect to minimum facilities, in or near an A party acknowledged as
administrative matters such as objective area. potentially hostile to a friendly
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18 Feb. 2015 03 Aug 1998 aeromedical evacuation
operations officer / officier
advisory area / région à aerodrome traffic1 / responsable des opérations
service consultatif circulation d’aérodrome1 d’évacuations sanitaires
A designated area within a flight All traffic on the manoeuvring aériennes
information region where air area of an aerodrome. An officer of the airlift force or
traffic advisory service is Related term(s): aerodrome; air command who is responsible
available. traffic. for activities relating to planning
01 Feb 1973 01 Oct 2001 and directing aeromedical
evacuation operations,
advisory control / contrôle aerodrome traffic2 / maintaining liaison with medical
consultatif circulation d’aérodrome2 airlift activities concerned,
A mode of control under which All aircraft flying in the vicinity of operating an aeromedical
the aircraft commander selects an aerodrome. evacuation control centre, and
his own speed, altitude and Related term(s): aerodrome; air otherwise coordinating aircraft
heading, and has freedom of traffic. and patient movements.
action to accomplish the 01 Oct 2001 01 Feb 1973
assigned task. The aircraft
control unit will inform the aerodynamic missile / missile aeromedical evacuation
aircraft of the current tactical aérodynamique system / chaîne
picture and provide adequate A missile which uses d’évacuations sanitaires
warnings of hazards affecting aerodynamic forces to maintain aériennes
aircraft safety. its flight path. AES
01 Nov 1975 Related term(s): ballistic A coordinated military capability
missile; missile. which provides:
aerial picket 01 Nov 1994 a. control of patient movement
Preferred term: air picket. by air transport;
aeromedical evacuation / b. specialized medical
aerial reconnaissance évacuation sanitaire aérienne attendants and equipment for
Preferred term: air AEROMEDEVAC in-flight medical care;
reconnaissance. The movement of patients to c. facilities on, or in the vicinity
and between medical treatment of, air strips and airbases, for
aerodrome / aérodrome facilities by air transportation. the limited medical care of in-
airfield 02 Mar 2009 transit patients entering, en
AD route via, or leaving the system;
An area prepared for the aeromedical evacuation and
accommodation (including any control centre / centre de d. communication with
buildings, installations and contrôle des évacuations destination and en route
equipment), landing and take- sanitaires aériennes medical facilities concerning
off of aircraft. AECC patient airlift movements.
Related term(s): advanced MCMedSB, 28 Oct 2013
The control facility established
aerodrome; aerodrome traffic1,2; by the commander of an air
air strip; air traffic; alternate transport division, air force, or aeronautical chart / carte
aerodrome; diversion4; air command. It operates in aéronautique
diversion aerodrome; helipad; conjunction with the command A chart specifically designed to
landing area2; landing site1; movement control centre and meet air navigation
main aerodrome; redeployment coordinates overall medical requirements.
aerodrome; touchdown zone1,2. requirements with airlift Related term(s): aeronautical
01 Feb 1973 capability. It also assigns plotting chart; aeronautical
medical missions to the topographic chart; chart; map;
aerodrome damage repair / appropriate aeromedical special aeronautical chart.
réparation des dégâts subis evacuation elements in the 01 Nov 1991
par un aérodrome system and monitors patient
ADR movement activities. aeronautical information
The range of activities required 01 Feb 1973 overprint / surimpression
to restore the operational d’informations aéronautiques
capability of an aerodrome after aeromedical evacuation Additional information which is
non-nuclear attack, including: coordinating officer / officier printed or stamped on a map or
a. reconnaissance to assess régulateur des évacuations chart for the specific purpose of
the damage and essential sanitaires aériennes air navigation.
recuperative work; 01 Feb 1973
AECO
b. explosive ordnance disposal;
An officer of an originating, in-
c. restoration of minimum aeronautical plotting chart /
transit, or destination medical
operating surfaces, including carte de tracé de route
facility/establishment who
aircraft manoeuvring areas and aéronautique
coordinates aeromedical
access tracks; A chart designed for the
evacuation activities of the
d. restoration of services and graphical processes of
facility/establishment.
facilities essential for the navigation.
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Related term(s): aeronautical of defects reported by aircraft airborne5 / en vol


chart; aeronautical topographic crews, replenishment of Adjective used to describe the
chart; chart; map; special consumable or expendable state of an aircraft from the
aeronautical chart. stores, and securing aircraft. instant it becomes entirely
01 Oct 1984 01 Feb 1973 sustained by air until it ceases to
be so sustained.
aeronautical product / produit agency / organisme de 01 Oct 2001
aéronautique renseignement
For the purposes of NATO collection agency (admitted) airborne alert / alerte en vol
airworthiness, any aircraft, In intelligence usage, an A state of aircraft readiness
unmanned aircraft system, organization or individual wherein combat-equipped
aircraft engine or aircraft engaged in collecting and/or aircraft are airborne and ready
propeller. processing information. for immediate action.
MCASB, 5 Aug 2014 Related term(s): agent; Related term(s): alert1; fighter
intelligence cycle; source. cover.
aeronautical topographic MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014 01 Sep 2003
chart / carte topographique
aéronautique agent / agent airborne command post /
A representation of features of In intelligence usage, one who poste de commandement
the surface of the earth, is recruited, trained, controlled volant
designed primarily as an aid to and employed to obtain and ACP
visual or radar navigation, which report information. A suitably equipped aircraft used
shows selected terrain, cultural Related term(s): agency; source. by the commander for the
or hydrographic features and 20 Nov 2014 conduct of his operations.
supplementary aeronautical 01 Oct 2003
information. agonic line / ligne agonale
Related term(s): aeronautical A line drawn on a map or chart airborne early warning and
chart; aeronautical plotting chart; joining points of zero magnetic control / alerte lointaine et
chart; map; special aeronautical declination for a specified year contrôle aérien par moyens
chart. date. aéroportés
01 Feb 1973 01 Feb 1974 Air surveillance and control
provided by airborne early
aeropause / aéropause agreed point / repère convenu warning aircraft which are
Region in which functional A predetermined point on the equipped with search and
effects of the atmosphere on ground, identifiable from the air, height-finding radar and
man and aircraft cease to exist. and used when aircraft assist in communication equipment for
01 Feb 1973 fire adjustment. controlling weapon systems.
01 Feb 1973 Related term(s): air picket.
afloat support / soutien 01 Feb 1973
logistique à la mer airborne1 / aéroporté1
A form of logistic support Adjective used to describe airborne force / force
outside the confines of a troops specially trained to carry aéroportée
harbour in which fuel, out operations, either by A force composed primarily of
ammunition and supplies are paradrop or air landing, following ground and air units organized,
provided for operating forces an air movement. equipped and trained for
either underway or at anchor. Related term(s): airborne force; airborne operations.
01 Dec 1974 airborne operation; air-portable; Related term(s): airborne1;
air-transportable; operation; force(s).
afterburning1 / paradrop. 01 Feb 1973
postcombustion1 01 Oct 2001
The characteristic of some airborne force liaison officer /
rocket motors to burn irregularly airborne2 / aéroporté2 officier de liaison des forces
for some time after the main Adjective used to describe aéroportées
burning and thrust has ceased. materiel specially designed for An officer who is the
01 Feb 1973 airborne troops. representative of the airborne
01 Oct 2001 units and who works with the air
afterburning2 / force on aerodromes being
postcombustion2 airborne3 / aéroporté3 used for airborne operations.
The process of fuel injection Adjective used to describe 01 Feb 1973
and combustion in the exhaust aeronautical equipment used to
jet of a turbojet engine (aft or to accomplish a particular mission. airborne interception
the rear of the turbine). 01 Oct 2001 equipment / centrale
01 Feb 1973 d’interception
airborne4 / de bord
A fire control system, including
after-flight inspection / Adjective used to describe items
radar equipment, installed in
vérification après le vol forming an integral part of an
interceptor aircraft used to
post- flight inspection aircraft.
effect air interception.
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01 Aug 1973
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airborne operation / opération aérien crosse d’arrêt d’aéronef


aéroportée An individual especially trained tail hook
An operation involving the for and assigned the duty of the A device fitted to an aircraft to
movement of combat forces control (by use of radio, radar, engage arresting gear.
and their logistic support into an or other means) of such aircraft Related term(s): aircraft
objective area by air. as may be allotted to him for arresting system.
Related term(s): airborne1; air operation within his area. 01 Jul 1994
transportable unit. Related term(s): air control;
01 Feb 1973 tactical air controller. aircraft arresting system /
01 Feb 1973 système d’arrêt d’aéronef
airborne radio relay / relais A series of devices used to stop
radio en vol air corridor / corridor aérien an aircraft by absorbing its
A technique employing aircraft A restricted air route of travel momentum in a routine or
fitted with radio relay stations specified for use by friendly emergency landing or aborted
for the purpose of increasing aircraft and established for the take-off.
the range, flexibility or physical purpose of preventing friendly Related term(s): aircraft
security of communication aircraft from being fired on by arresting barrier; aircraft
systems. friendly forces. arresting cable; aircraft
01 Feb 1973 01 Feb 1973 arresting gear; aircraft arresting
hook.
airburst / explosion aérienne aircraft / aéronef 01 Nov 1994
An explosion of a bomb or A/C
projectile above the surface as AC (admitted) aircraft arresting wire
distinguished from an explosion Any machine that can derive Preferred term: aircraft arresting
on contact with the surface or support in the atmosphere from cable.
after penetration. the reactions of the air other
Related term(s): type of burst. than the reactions of the air aircraft arrestment / arrêt d’un
01 Feb 1973 against the earth's surface. aéronef
[derived from: ICAO] Controlled stopping of an
air cargo / cargaison aérienne 26 Aug 2009 aircraft by external means.
Stores, equipment or vehicles, 01 Aug 1974
which do not form part of the aircraft arresting barrier /
aircraft, and are either part or all barrière d’arrêt d’aéronef aircraft captain
of its payload. emergency barrier Preferred term: aircraft
Related term(s): cargo. A device, not dependent on an commander.
01 Mar 1981 aircraft arresting hook, used to
stop an aircraft by absorbing its aircraft climb corridor /
air cartographic camera / forward momentum in an couloir de montée pour
chambre emergency landing or aborted aéronefs
aérophotogrammétrique take-off. Controlled airspace of defined
mapping camera Related term(s): aircraft vertical and horizontal
A camera having the accuracy arresting system. dimensions extending from a
and other characteristics 01 Nov 1994 controlled area that may include
essential for air survey or an aerodrome, in which an
cartographic photography. aircraft arresting cable / câble aircraft executes all or part of a
01 May 1973 d’arrêt d’aéronef climb under positive control.
aircraft arresting wire 04 Oct 2000
air cartographic photography That portion of an aircraft
/ photographie aérienne arresting system which spans aircraft commander /
cartographique the runway surface or flight commandant d’aéronef
air survey photography deck landing area and is aircraft captain (admitted)
The taking and processing of air engaged by the aircraft The aircrew member
photographs for mapping and arresting hook. designated by a competent
charting purposes. Related term(s): aircraft authority as being in command
01 Feb 1973 arresting system. of an aircraft and responsible
13 Jul 1994 for its safe operation.
air control / contrôle aérien Note: The aircraft commander
Related term(s): air controller; aircraft arresting gear / may also be the mission
air traffic control centre; airway; dispositif d’arrêt d’aéronef commander.
area control centre; control and A device used to engage hook Related term(s): mission
reporting centre; control area; equipped aircraft to absorb the commander.
control zone; controlled forward momentum of a routine 01 Oct 2001
airspace; interceptor controller; or emergency landing, or
tactical air control centre; aborted take-off. aircraft control unit / unité de
tactical air controller; terminal Related term(s): aircraft contrôle tactique air
control area. arresting system. ACU
01 Feb 1973 01 Jan 1983 A unit with facilities and
personnel, including controllers,
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and which exercises tactical compte successive d’un 01 Dec 1974


control of aircraft or a unit(s). aéronef
01 Nov 1975 The process of transferring aircraft replenishing /
control of aircraft from one ravitaillement d’un aéronef
aircraft cross-servicing / controlling authority to another. The refilling of aircraft with
services mutuels pour 01 Feb 1973 consumables such as fuel, oil,
aéronefs and compressed gasses to
ACS aircraft inspection / predetermined levels,
Services performed on an vérification d’aéronefs pressures, quantities or
aircraft by an organization other The process of systematically weights. Rearming is excluded.
than that to which the aircraft is examining, checking and testing 01 Feb 1973
assigned, according to an aircraft structural members,
established operational aircraft components and systems, to aircraft role equipment
cross-servicing requirement, detect actual or potential Preferred term: aircraft mission
and for which there may be a unserviceable conditions. equipment.
charge. Aircraft cross-servicing 01 Feb 1973
has been divided into two aircraft scrambling / ordre de
categories: aircraft loading table / tableau décollage immédiat
a. Stage A cross-servicing - The de fractionnement Directing the immediate take-off
servicing of an aircraft on an A data sheet used by the force of aircraft from a ground alert
aerodrome/ship, which enables unit commander containing condition of readiness.
the aircraft to be flown to information as to the load that 01 Feb 1973
another aerodrome/ship. actually goes into each aircraft.
b. Stage B cross-servicing - The 01 Feb 1973 aircraft servicing / entretien
servicing of an aircraft on an courant pour aéronefs
aerodrome/ship, which enables aircraft marshaller / signaleur Activities and procedures
the aircraft to be flown on an aircraft guide related to inspection,
operational mission. A person trained to direct by replenishment of expendables
Related term(s): aircraft visual or other means the and consumables, cleaning,
servicing, aircraft transient movement of aircraft on the lubrication, marshalling, parking
servicing; operational aircraft ground into and out of landing, and securing of aircraft.
cross-servicing requirement. parking or hovering points. Related term(s): aircraft cross-
01 Nov 1994 01 Feb 1973 servicing; aircraft servicing
connector; aircraft transient
aircraft dispersal area / aire aircraft marshalling area / aire servicing; cross-servicing;
de dispersion de manoeuvre des aéronefs servicing.
An area on a military installation An area in which aircraft may 02 Mar 2007
designed primarily for the form up before take-off or
dispersal of parked aircraft, assemble after landing. aircraft servicing connector /
whereby such aircraft will be Related term(s): manoeuvring raccord de servitude pour
less vulnerable in the event of area. aéronefs
enemy air raid. 01 Feb 1973 A device fitted to aircraft and/or
01 Feb 1973 ground equipment which
aircraft mission equipment / enables replenishing and/or
aircraft flat pallet / palette équipement particulier d’un servicing to be carried out.
d’aéronef aéronef Related term(s): aircraft cross-
A stressed pallet capable of aircraft role equipment servicing; aircraft servicing;
supporting and restraining a Equipment that must be fitted to aircraft transient servicing;
specifically rated load. It is an aircraft to enable it to fulfil a cross-servicing; servicing.
specifically designed for tie- particular mission or task. 01 Dec 1979
down in an aircraft. 01 Feb 1973
Related term(s): palletized unit aircraft store / charge
load. aircraft modification / emportée par aéronef
01 Feb 1973 Any device intended for internal
modification d’un aéronef
A change in the physical or external carriage and
aircraft ground support mounted on aircraft suspension
characteristics of aircraft,
equipment / matériel de accomplished either by a and release equipment, whether
servitude au sol change in production or not the item is intended to be
Equipment needed to carry out specifications or by alteration of separated in flight from the
servicing and maintenance of an items already produced. aircraft. Aircraft stores are
aircraft and its associated 01 Feb 1973 classified in two categories as
mission systems. follows:
25 Sep 1998 aircraft picketing / saisie a. Expendable store - An
d’aéronef aircraft store normally
aircraft guide aircraft tie-down separated from the aircraft in
Preferred term: aircraft Securing aircraft when parked flight such as a missile, rocket,
marshaller. in the open to restrain bomb, nuclear weapon, mine,
movement due to the weather torpedo, pyrotechnic device,
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sound device, or other similar AD ADGE


items. All measures designed to nullify The network of ground radar
b. Non-expendable store - An or reduce the effectiveness of sites and command and control
aircraft store which is not hostile air action. centres within a specific theatre
normally separated from the Related term(s): active air of operations which are used for
aircraft in flight such as a tank defence; passive air defence. the tactical control of air
(fuel and spray), line-source 01 Mar 1985 defence operations.
disseminator, pod (refuelling, 22 Jan 2010
thrust augmentation, gun, air defence action area / zone
electronic-countermeasures, d’action de défense aérienne air defence identification
data link, etc.), multiple rack, An area and the airspace above zone / zone d’identification de
target, cargo drop container, it within which friendly aircraft or défense aérienne
drone or other similar items. surface-to-air weapons are ADIZ
Related term(s): cluster bomb normally given precedence in Airspace of defined dimensions
unit; load. operations except under within which the ready
01 Sep 1981 specified conditions. identification, location, and
Related term(s): air defence control of aircraft is required.
aircraft tie-down operations area. Related term(s): air defence
Preferred term: aircraft 01 Jul 1993 operations area.
picketing. 01 Feb 1973
air defence area / zone de
aircraft transient servicing / défense aérienne air defence operations area /
assistance aux aéronefs de ADA zone d’opérations de défense
passage A specifically defined airspace aérienne
Services performed on an for which air defence must be A geographical area within
aircraft by an organization other planned and provided. which procedures are
than that to which the aircraft is 01 Jul 1993 established to minimize
assigned and for which there interference between air
may be a financial charge. This air defence command / defence operations and other
activity is separate from the commandement de la défense types of operations. It may
established aircraft cross- aérienne include one or more of the
servicing programme and ADC following:
requires that the transient The authority and responsibility a. air defence action area;
aircrew supervise the correct for the air defence of a b. air defence area;
application of ground crew designated area. c. air defence identification
procedures. 01 Nov 1975 zone;
Related term(s): aircraft cross- d. firepower umbrella.
servicing; aircraft servicing air defence commander / Related term(s): air defence
01 Jul 1994 commandant de la défense action area; air defence
aérienne identification zone; fire-power
aircraft vectoring / guidage A duly appointed commander umbrella.
des appareils par responsible for the air defence 04 Oct 2000
transmission de cap of a designated area.
The directional control of in- 22 Jan 2010 air defence region / région de
flight aircraft through défense aérienne
transmission of azimuth air defence control centre / ADR
headings. centre de contrôle de défense A geographical subdivision of
01 Feb 1973 an air defence area.
aérienne
ADCC 01 Dec 1974
air cushion vehicle /
The principal information,
aéroglisseur communication and operations air defence sector / secteur
ACV centre from which all aircraft, de défense aérienne
A vehicle capable of being anti-aircraft operations, air A geographical subdivision of
operated so that its weight, defence artillery, missiles and air an air defence region.
including its payload, is wholly warning functions of a specific 01 Feb 1973
or significantly supported on a area of air defence responsibility
cushion of air generated are supervised and coordinated. air defence ship / bâtiment de
continuously at higher than Related term(s): combat défense aérienne
ambient pressure. information centre. The ship detailed to assume
Related term(s): ground-effect 09 Jul 1997 responsibility for air defence.
machine. 01 Feb 1973
09 Jan 1996 air defence early warning
Preferred term: early warning. air draught / tirant d’air
air data computer The vertical distance between
Preferrred term: central air data air defence ground the waterline and the highest
computer. environment / infrastructure point of a ship's structure.
01 Mar 1981 Related term(s): draught;
électronique de défense
overhead clearance.
aérienne
air defence / défense aérienne 04 Oct 2000

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base for supply and evacuation The total number of passengers


airdrop / largage1 by air. and/or weight/cubic
Delivery of personnel or cargo Related term(s): beachhead; displacement of cargo required
from aircraft in flight. bridgehead. to be carried by air for a specific
Related term(s): airdrop 01 Feb 1973 task.
platform; air movement; free Related term(s): airlift capability;
drop; hill shading; low-velocity air interception / interception load; loading.
drop; platform drop. aérienne 01 Feb 1973
01 Feb 1973 AI1
An operation by which aircraft air logistic support operation
airdrop platform / plate-forme effect visual or electronic / opération aérienne de
de largage contact with other aircraft. soutien logistique
A base on which vehicles, cargo Related term(s): broadcast- An air operation, excluding an
or equipment are loaded for controlled air interception; airborne operation, conducted
airdrop or low altitude close- controlled air within a theatre of operations to
extraction. interception; controlled distribute and/or recover
Related term(s): airdrop; interception. personnel, equipment and
platform drop. 01 Dec 1974 supplies.
01 Feb 1973 04 Oct 2000
air interdiction / interdiction
air evacuation / évacuation aérienne airmiss
par air AI Preferred term: near miss.
Evacuation by aircraft of Air operations conducted to
personnel and cargo. divert, disrupt, delay, degrade air mission
01 Feb 1973 or destroy an enemy's military Preferred term: mission2.
potential before it can be
airfield brought to bear effectively and airmobile forces / force
Preferred term: aerodrome. at such distance that detailed aéromobile
integration of each air mission The ground combat, supporting
air freighting / aérotransport with the fire and manoeuvre of and air vehicle units required to
de matériel friendly forces is not required. conduct an airmobile operation.
The non-tactical movement of 03 Feb 2011 01 Mar 1979
cargo by air.
01 Feb 1973 air landed / posé1 airmobile operation /
Moved by air and disembarked, opération aéromobile
air-ground operations system or unloaded, after the aircraft An operation in which combat
/ système d’opérations air-sol has landed or while a helicopter forces and their equipment
An Army and/or Air Force is hovering. manoeuvre about the battlefield
system providing the ground Related term(s): air movement; by aircraft to engage in ground
commander with the means for landing area1,2 combat.
receiving, processing and 01 Dec 1974 Related term(s):
forwarding the requests of helicopterborne operation.
subordinate ground air liaison officer / officier de 01 Nov 1992
commanders for air support liaison Air
missions and for the rapid A tactical air force or naval airmobility / aéromobilité
dissemination of information aviation officer attached to a A capability of airmobile forces
and intelligence. ground or naval unit or which permits them to move by
01 Feb 1973 formation as the advisor on air while retaining the ability to
tactical air operation matters. engage in ground combat.
airhead1 / tête de pont Related term(s): ground liaison 01 Dec 1977
aérienne1 officer.
A designated area in a hostile 01 Nov 1975 air movement / mouvement
or threatened territory which, par voie aérienne
when seized and held, ensures airlift capability / capacité Air transport of units, personnel,
the continuous air landing of d’emport instantané supplies, equipment and
troops and matériel and The total capacity expressed in matériel.
provides the manoeuvre space terms of number of passengers Related term(s): air landed;
necessary for projected and/or weight/cubic airdrop; air trooping; free drop;
operations. Normally it is the displacement of cargo that can high-velocity drop; low-velocity
area seized in the assault be carried at any one time to a drop; release.
phase of an airborne operation. given destination by the 01 Nov 1994
Related term(s): beachhead; available air transport service.
bridgehead. Related term(s): airlift air movement officer /
01 Feb 1973 requirement; allowable load; régulateur
load; loading. An officer trained for duties in
airhead2 / tête de pont 01 Feb 1973 air movement/traffic sections.
aérienne2 01 Feb 1973
A designated location in an airlift requirement / capacité
area of operations used as a d’enlèvement demandé air movement table / tableau

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d’enlèvement air plot1 / graphique de 01 Mar 1981


A table prepared by a ground navigation aérienne par
force commander in rapport à l’air1 air route / route aérienne
coordination with an air force A continuous plot used in air AR
commander. This form, issued navigation of a graphic The navigable airspace
as an annex to the operation representation of true headings between two points, identified to
order: steered and air distances flown. the extent necessary for the
a. indicates the allocation of 01 Feb 1973 application of flight rules.
aircraft space to elements of the 01 Feb 1973
ground units to be airlifted; air plot2 / graphique de
b. designates the number and navigation aérienne par airspace control / contrôle de
type of aircraft in each serial; rapport à l’air2 l’espace aérien
c. specifies the departure area, A continuous plot of the position AC
time of loading and take-off. of an airborne object ASC
01 Feb 1973 represented graphically to show The implementation and
true headings steered and air coordination of the procedures
air movement traffic section / distances. governing airspace planning
section trafic des 01 Feb 1973 and organization in order to
mouvements aériens minimize risk and allow for the
A section located on those air plot3 / plot air efficient and flexible use of
aerodromes which serve Within ships, a display which airspace.
transport aircraft. It is shows the positions and Related term(s): airspace control
responsible for the loading and movements of an airborne authority.
unloading of aircraft, and for the object relative to the plotting 22 Jun 2004
handling of passengers, mail ship.
and materiel. 01 Feb 1973 airspace control area / zone
01 Feb 1973 de contrôle de l’espace aérien
air-portable / aéroportable Airspace which is laterally
air observer / observateur An adjective used to describe defined by the boundaries of
aérien materiel or equipment which, the area of operations. The
An individual whose primary loaded either internally or airspace control area may be
mission is to observe or take externally, can be transported subdivided into airspace control
photographs from an aircraft in by air with no more than minor sub-areas.
order to adjust artillery fire or dismantling and reassembling 01 Mar 1981
obtain military information. by the user unit.
01 Feb 1973 Note: The type of aircraft must airspace control authority /
be specified to indicate the autorité de contrôle de
air photographic degree of air portability. l’espace aérien
reconnaissance / Related term(s): airborne1; air- ACA
reconnaissance aérienne transportable. The commander designated to
photographique 01 Oct 2001 assume overall responsibility for
The obtaining of information by the operation of the airspace
air photography, divided into air position / position air control system in his or her
three types: no-wind position assigned area.
a. strategic photographic The calculated position of an Related term(s): airspace
reconnaissance; aircraft assuming no wind control.
b. tactical photographic effect. 22 Jun 2004
reconnaissance; 01 Feb 1973
c. survey / cartographic airspace control boundary /
photography - air photography air priorities committee / limite de contrôle de l’espace
taken for survey/ cartographical comité de priorités aériennes aérien
purposes and to A committee set up to The lateral limits of an airspace
survey/cartographic standards determine the priorities of control area, airspace control
of accuracy. It may be strategic passengers and cargo. sub-area, high-density airspace
or tactical. Related term(s): air transport control zone or airspace
01 Feb 1973 allocations board. restricted area.
01 Feb 1973 01 Mar 1981
air picket / avion piquet-radar
aerial picket air reconnaissance / airspace control system /
An airborne early warning reconnaissance aérienne système de contrôle de
aircraft positioned primarily to aerial reconnaissance l’espace aérien
detect, report and track AR ACS
approaching enemy aircraft or The collection of information of
missiles and to control An arrangement of those
intelligence interest either by organizations, personnel,
intercepts. visual observation from the air
Related term(s): airborne early policies, procedures and
or through the use of airborne facilities required to perform
warning and control. sensors. airspace control functions.
01 Aug 1976 Related term(s): 01 Sep 1981
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airspace restrictions / aérien baggage, cargo and mail).


restrictions de l’espace ASOC 01 Jul 1987
aérien An agency of a tactical air
Special restrictive measures control system collocated with a air-to-air missile / missile air-
applied to segments of airspace corps headquarters or an air
of defined dimensions. appropriate land force AAM
01 Jul 1980 headquarters, which An air-launched missile for use
coordinates and directs close against air targets.
airspace warning area air support and other tactical air Related term(s): missile.
Preferred term: danger area. support. 22 Jan 2010
Related term(s): tactical air
air staging unit / service control centre. air-to-ground missile / missile
d’escale aérienne 01 Jan 1983 air-sol
A unit situated at an aerodrome AGM
and concerned with reception, air supremacy / maîtrise de An air-to-surface missile used
handling, servicing and l’air against ground targets.
preparation for departure of That degree of air superiority Related term(s): air-to-surface
aircraft and control of personnel wherein the opposing air force missile; missile.
and cargo. is incapable of effective 03 Feb 2011
01 Dec 1993 interference.
01 Feb 1973 air-to-surface missile / missile
air station / point de prise de air-surface
vue air surface zone / zone air- ASM
exposure station surface An air-launched missile for use
In photogrammetry, the point in A restricted area established for against surface targets.
space occupied by the camera the purpose of preventing Related term(s): air-to-ground
lens at the moment of exposure. friendly surface vessels and missile; missile.
01 Sep 1974 aircraft from being fired upon by 03 Feb 2011
friendly forces and for
air strip / bande d’atterrissage permitting antisubmarine air traffic / circulation aérienne
An unimproved surface which operations, unrestricted by the
All aircraft in flight or operating
has been adapted for take-off or operation of friendly
on the manoeuvring area of an
landing of aircraft, usually submarines.
aerodrome.
having minimum facilities. Related term(s): restricted
[ICAO]
Related term(s): aerodrome. area2. Related term(s): aerodrome;
01 Feb 1973 25 Sep 1998 aerodrome traffic1,2.
01 Oct 2001
air superiority / supériorité air surveillance / surveillance
aérienne aérienne air traffic control centre /
AS The systematic observation of centre de contrôle de la
That degree of dominance in air space by electronic, visual or
circulation aérienne
the air battle of one force over other means, primarily for the
ATCC
another which permits the purpose of identifying and
determining the movements of A unit combining the functions
conduct of operations by the of an area control centre and a
former and its related land, sea aircraft and missiles, friendly
and enemy, in the air space flight information centre.
and air forces at a given time Related term(s): air control;
and place without prohibitive under observation.
Related term(s): surveillance. area control centre; flight
interference by the opposing information centre; flight
force. 01 Feb 1973
information region.
01 Feb 1973 13 Dec 1999
air surveillance officer /
air supply / ravitaillement par officier de surveillance
air traffic control clearance /
air aérienne
autorisation du contrôle de la
The delivery of cargo by airdrop An individual responsible for
coordinating and maintaining an circulation aérienne
or air landing. Authorization by an air traffic
01 Feb 1973 accurate, current picture of the
air situation within an assigned control authority for an aircraft
airspace area. to proceed under specified
air support / appui aérien conditions.
All forms of support given by air 01 Jan 1983
01 Feb 1973
forces on land or sea.
Related term(s): close air air survey photography
support; immediate air support; Preferred term: air cartographic
indirect air support; on-call photography.
mission; preplanned air support;
tactical air support. air terminal / aérogare
01 Feb 1973 An installation on an aerodrome
with facilities for loading and
air support operations centre unloading aircraft and
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air traffic control service / at the aerodrome in connection The bearing of two or more
service du contrôle de la with air movement operations conspicuous objects (such as
circulation aérienne and exercises. lights, beacons, etc.) as seen
A service provided for the 01 Feb 1973 by an observer.
purpose of: 01 Feb 1973
a. preventing collisions: air transport operations /
(1) between aircraft; and opérations de transport alignment2 / alignement2
(2) on the manoeuvring area aérien Representation of a road,
between aircraft and Related term(s): strategic air railway, etc., on a map or chart
obstructions; and transport operations; tactical air in relation to surrounding
b. expediting and maintaining transport operations. topographic detail.
an orderly flow of air traffic. 01 Feb 1973 01 Feb 1973
01 Nov 1980
air trooping / aérotransport Alliance airspace / espace
air-transportable / de personnel aérien de l’Alliance
aérotransportable The non-tactical air movement NATO airspace and any
An adjective used to describe of personnel. airspace area where NATO may
materiel or equipment which can Related term(s): air movement. conduct operations, as agreed
be transported by air, but which 01 Feb 1973 by the Council.
requires dismantling and 07 May 2012
reassembling beyond the airway / voie aérienne
capabilities of the user unit. A control area or portion thereof Allied commander
Related term(s): airborne1; air- established in the form of a Preferred term: NATO
portable. corridor marked with radio commander.
01 Oct 2001 navigational aids.
Related term(s): air control; Allied joint operation /
air transportable unit / unité control area; control zone; opération interarmées
aérotransportable terminal control area. interalliée
A unit, other than airborne, 01 Feb 1973 An operation carried out by
whose equipment is adapted for forces of two or more NATO
air movement. airworthiness / navigabilité nations, in which elements of
Related term(s): airborne5; The ability of an aircraft or other more than one service
airborne operation. airborne equipment or system participate.
01 Feb 1973 to operate in flight or on the Related term(s): joint.
ground without significant 16 Jul 1999
air transport allocations hazard to aircrew, ground crew,
board / bureau d’allocations passengers or other third Allied press information
de transports aériens parties. centre / centre interallié
The joint agency responsible MCASB, 5 Aug 2014 d’information de la presse
within the theatre for the APIC
establishment of airlift priorities alert1 / alerte1 A facility established by the
and for space allocation of Readiness for action, defence public information staff of an
available aircraft capabilities or protection. Allied military headquarters to
allotted to the theatre. 01 Feb 1973 provide the media with timely
Related term(s): air priorities and accurate information on
committee. alert2 / alerte2 Allied issues, events and
01 Feb 1973 The period of time during which operations occurring within the
troops stand by in response to command and to provide other
air transported force / force an alarm. support, advice and assistance.
transportée par air 01 Feb 1973 Related term(s): press
A force which is moved by air. information centre.
Related term(s): force(s). alerting service / service 01 Nov 1991
01 Feb 1973 d’alerte
A service provided to notify allocation / attribution des
air transport liaison officer / appropriate organizations ressources
officier de liaison de regarding aircraft in need of The translation of the
transport par air search and rescue aid, and apportionment into total numbers
An officer attached for air assist such organizations as of sorties by aircraft type
transport liaison duties to a required. available for each operation or
headquarters or unit. 01 Feb 1973 mission.
01 Feb 1973 Related term(s): apportionment;
alighting area / aire mission2; sortie.
air transport liaison section / d’amerrissage 16 Jul 1999
section de liaison de A specified surface, reserved
transport aérien for vehicles that depend upon allotment / détachement pour
A sub-unit of the movement water surfaces for their landing. emploi
control organization deployed to 01 Feb 1973 The temporary change of
aerodromes and responsible for assignment of tactical air forces
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commands. The authority to covers a relatively small area


allot is vested in the and is located away from altitude delay / retard de
commander having operational population centres. The scope suppression d’écho proche
command. of operation is such that it is not Synchronization delay
01 Jun 1981 designated a probable nuclear introduced between the time of
target. transmission of the radar pulse
allowable load / charge Related term(s): water terminal. and the start of the trace on the
offerte 01 Feb 1973 indicator, for the purpose of
The total load that an aircraft eliminating the altitude hole on
can transport over a given altimeter / altimètre the plan position indicator-type
distance taking into account An instrument which measures display.
weight and volume. vertical distance with respect to 01 Feb 1973
Related term(s): airlift capability; a reference level.
embarkation; loading. 01 Nov 1992 altitude hole / cône mort
01 Jun 1984 altitude slot (admitted)
altitude / altitude The blank area at the origin of a
all-source intelligence / Alt. radial display, on a radar tube
renseignement de toutes The vertical distance of a level, presentation, the centre of the
sources a point or an object considered periphery of which represents
Intelligence produced using all as a point, measured from the point on the ground
available sources and agencies. mean sea level. immediately below the aircraft.
Related term(s): intelligence. Related term(s): absolute In side-looking airborne radar,
01 Dec 1990 height; altitude datum; this is known as the altitude
barometric altitude; calibrated slot.
all weather air defence fighter altitude; critical altitude; cruising 01 Dec 1974
/ chasseur de défense altitude; cruising level; datum
aérienne tout temps level; drop altitude; drop height; altitude slot
A fighter aircraft with equipment elevation; height1; high altitude; Preferred term: altitude hole
and weapons which enable it to minimum safe altitude;
engage airborne targets in all pressure-altitude; transition altitude tint
weather conditions, day and altitude; transition level. Preferred term: hypsometric
night. 01 Feb 1973 tinting.
Related term(s): fighter.
17 Oct 1984 altitude acclimatization / ammunition lot / lot de
accoutumance à l’altitude munitions
alternate aerodrome / A slow physiological adaptation A quantity of homogeneous
aérodrome de dégagement from prolonged exposure to ammunition, identified by a
An aerodrome specified in the significantly reduced unique lot number, which is
flight plan to which a flight may atmospheric pressure. manufactured, assembled or
proceed when it becomes 01 Feb 1973 renovated by one producer
inadvisable to land at the under uniform conditions and
aerodrome of intended landing. altitude chamber which is expected to function in
An alternate aerodrome may be Preferred term: hypobaric a uniform manner.
the aerodrome of departure. chamber. Related term(s): munition.
[ICAO Lexicon, Doc 9294/5 Vol 01 Feb 1988
II: 1985] altitude datum / référence
Related term(s): aerodrome; d’altitude amphibious assault / assaut
diversion4; main aerodrome. The arbitrary level from which amphibie
01 Jul 1993 vertical displacement is The principal type of amphibious
measured. The datum for height operation which involves
alternate escort operating measurement is the terrain establishing a force on a hostile
base / base de remplacement directly below the aircraft or or potentially hostile shore.
pour escorteurs some specified datum; for Related term(s): assault2;
A base providing the facilities pressure altitude, the level at amphibious operation.
and activities required for the which the atmospheric pressure 01 Oct 2001
support of escort units for short is 29.92 inches of mercury
periods. (1013.2 m.bs); and for true amphibious assault area
01 Feb 1973 altitude, mean sea level. Preferred term: landing area1.
Related term(s): absolute
alternate water terminal / height; altitude; barometric amphibious chart / carte pour
terminus maritime auxiliaire altitude; calibrated altitude; opérations amphibies
A water terminal with facilities critical altitude; cruising altitude; A special naval chart designed
for berthing from two to five cruising level; datum level; drop to meet special requirements
ships simultaneously at altitude; drop height; elevation; for landing operations and
wharves and/or working height1; high altitude; minimum passive coastal defence, at a
anchorages, located within safe altitude; pressure-altitude; scale of 1:25,000 or larger, and
sheltered coastal waters, transition altitude; transition showing foreshore and coastal
adjacent to reliable highway level. information in greater detail
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Related term(s): combat chart; The total capacity of assault amphibious task force / force
chart. shipping utilized in an opérationnelle amphibie
13 Dec 1999 amphibious operation, ATF
expressed in terms of A task organization of naval
amphibious command ship / personnel, vehicles, and forces and a landing force, with
navire de commandement measurement or weight tons of their organic aviation and other
amphibie supplies. supporting forces, formed for
A naval ship from which a 01 Feb 1973 the purpose of conducting an
commander exercises control in amphibious operation.
amphibious operations. amphibious objective area / Related term(s): amphibious
01 Feb 1973 zone des objectifs d’une force1; task force1,3.
opération amphibie 17 Jan 2005
amphibious control group / AOA
groupe de contrôle amphibie A geographical area, delineated amphibious transport group /
Personnel, ships and craft in the initiating directive, for groupe de transport amphibie
designated to control the purposes of command and A subdivision of an amphibious
waterborne ship-to-shore control within which is located task force, composed primarily
movement in an amphibious the objective(s) to be secured of transport ships.
operation. by the amphibious task force. 01 Jan 1983
01 Feb 1973 This area must be of sufficient
size to ensure accomplishment amphibious vehicle / véhicule
amphibious demonstration / of the amphibious task force's amphibie
démonstration amphibie mission and must provide A wheeled or tracked vehicle
A type of amphibious operation sufficient area for conducting capable of operating on both
conducted for the purpose of necessary sea, air and land land and water.
deceiving the enemy by a show operations. Related term(s): landing craft;
of force with the expectation of 01 Jul 1983 vehicle.
deluding the enemy into a 01 Feb 1973
course of action unfavourable to amphibious operation /
him. opération amphibie amphibious vehicle launching
Related term(s): amphibious A military operation launched area / zone de mise à l’eau
operation; demonstration. from the sea by a naval and des véhicules amphibies
01 Jul 1983 landing force embarked in ships An area, in the vicinity of and to
or craft, with the principal seaward of the line of
amphibious force1 / force purpose of projecting the departure, to which landing
amphibie1 landing force ashore tactically ships proceed and launch
A naval force and landing force, into an environment ranging amphibious vehicles.
together with supporting forces from permissive to hostile. 01 Feb 1973
that are trained, organized and Related term(s): amphibious
equipped for amphibious assault; amphibious amphibious withdrawal / repli
operations. demonstration; amphibious raid; amphibie
Related term(s): amphibious amphibious withdrawal. A type of amphibious operation
task force; landing area1; task 14 Oct 2002 involving the extraction of forces
force3. by sea in naval ships or craft
01 Feb 1973 amphibious raid / raid from a hostile or potentially
amphibie hostile shore.
amphibious force2 / force A type of amphibious operation Related term(s): amphibious
amphibie2 involving swift incursion into or operation.
In naval usage, the temporary occupation of an 01 Jul 1987
administrative title of the objective followed by a planned
amphibious type command of a withdrawal. amplifying report
fleet. Related term(s): amphibious Preferred term: contact report.
Related term(s): landing force. operation.
01 Feb 1973 01 Jul 1987 analysis1 / analyse1
The study of a whole by
amphibious group / amphibious reconnaissance / examining its parts and their
groupement amphibie reconnaissance amphibie interactions.
A command within the An amphibious landing Note: In the context of military
amphibious force, consisting of conducted by minor elements, forces, the hierarchical
the commander and his staff, normally involving stealth rather relationship in logical sequence
designed to exercise than force of arms, for the is: assessment, analysis,
operational command of purpose of securing evaluation, validation and
assigned units in executing all information, and usually certification.
phases of division-size followed by a planned Related term(s): assessment;
amphibious operation. withdrawal. certification; evaluation1;
13 Dec 1999 01 Oct 1980 validation.
02 Mar 2007
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analysis² / analyse² sécurité hélicoptère antichar


In intelligence usage, a step in safety angle antitank helicopter
the processing phase of the The minimum permissible A helicopter armed primarily for
intelligence cycle in which angular clearance, at the gun, use in the destruction of
information is subjected to of the path of a projectile above armoured targets.
review in order to identify the friendly troops. It is the 01 Nov 1986
significant facts for subsequent angle of clearance corrected to
interpretation. insure the safety of the troops. anticountermining device /
Related term(s): intelligence Related term(s): elevation of dispositif anti-contre-minage
cycle. security. A device fitted in an influence
01 Sep 1991 01 Feb 1973 mine designed to prevent its
actuation by shock.
anchor angle T / angle d’observation 01 Aug 1976
Preferred term: sinker. In artillery and naval fire
support, the angle formed by anticrop operation / opération
anchor cable / câble de the intersection of the gun- anticultures
parachutage target line and the observer- The employment of anticrop
In air transport, a cable in an target line. agents in military operations to
aircraft to which the parachute 01 Feb 1973 destroy the enemy's source of
static lines or strops are selected food or industrial
attached. angular velocity sights / crops.
01 Mar 1982 viseur à déplacement 01 Feb 1973
angulaire
anchor line extension kit / A sighting system in which the antihandling device /
prolongateur de câble de correct release point is dispositif antimanipulation
largage determined when the angular A device intended to protect a
A device fitted to an aircraft velocity of the target relative to mine and which is part of, linked
equipped with removable the bomb aimer reaches a to, attached to or placed under
clamshell doors to enable precomputed value. the mine and which activates
paratroopers to exit from the Related term(s): bomb sighting the mine when an attempt is
rear. system; tachometric sights; made to tamper with or
01 Feb 1973 vector sights. otherwise intentionally disturb
01 Dec 1976 the mine.
ancillary facilities / moyens 14 Oct 2002
d’appoint annotated print / épreuve
Those facilities required to renseignée antimateriel agent / agent
supplement existing facilities at A photograph on which antimatériel
any particular location to interpretation details are A chemical or biological agent
provide specific minimum indicated by words or symbols. used to cause deterioration of,
requirements for support of the 01 Feb 1973 or damage to, selected
reinforcing forces. materiel.
20 Nov 1996 annotation / annotation MCJSB, 30 Apr. 2013
A marking placed on imagery or
angle of convergence / drawings for explanatory antiradiation missile / missile
convergence oculaire purposes or to indicate items or antiradiations
The angle subtended by the areas of special importance. ARM
eyebase of an observer at the 01 Feb 1973 A missile which homes
point of focus. passively on a radiation source.
01 Nov 1991 antenna mine / mine à Related term(s): missile.
antennes 01 Feb 1973
angle of depression1 / angle In naval mine warfare, a contact
de dépression1 mine fitted with antennae which, antirecovery device /
The angle in a vertical plane when touched by a steel ship, dispositif antirécupération
between the horizontal and a set up galvanic action to fire the prevention of stripping
descending line. mine. equipment
Related term(s): tilt angle. Related term(s): mine2. In naval mine warfare, any
01 Mar 1979 01 Aug 1976 device in a mine designed to
prevent an enemy discovering
angle of depression2 / angle anti-air warfare / lutte details of the working of the
de dépression2 antiaérienne mine mechanism.
depression angle AAW 01 Nov 1975
In air photography, the angle Measures taken to defend a
between the optical axis of an maritime force against attacks antisubmarine action / action
obliquely mounted air camera by airborne weapons launched de lutte anti-sous-marine
and the horizontal. from aircraft, ships, submarines An operation by one or more
Related term(s): tilt angle. and land-based sites. antisubmarine ships, submarines
01 Mar 1979 13 Dec 1999 or aircraft, or a combination
thereof, against a particular
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Related term(s): antisubmarine the position of a distress


warfare. incident. antisurface air operation /
16 Jul 1996 01 Feb 1973 opération aérienne
antisurface
antisubmarine barrier / antisubmarine support An air operation conducted in
barrage anti-sous-marin2 operation / opération de an air/sea environment against
The line formed by a series of soutien anti-sous-marin enemy surface forces.
static devices or mobile units An operation conducted by an 01 Mar 1982
arranged for the purpose of antisubmarine force in the area
detecting, denying passage to, around a force or convoy, in antisweep device / dispositif
or destroying hostile areas through which the force antidrague
submarines. or convoy is passing, or in Any device incorporated in the
Related term(s): barrier. defence of geographic areas. mooring of a mine or obstructor,
01 Feb 1973 Support operations may be or in the mine circuits to make
completely coordinated with the sweeping of the mine more
antisubmarine carrier group / those of the force or convoy, or difficult.
groupe anti-sous-marin avec they may be independent 01 Nov 1975
porte-avions operations coordinated only to
hunter-killer group the extent of providing antisweeper mine / mine
A formed group of ships operational intelligence and antidragueur
consisting of one or more information. A mine which is laid or whose
antisubmarine carriers and a 01 Feb 1973 mechanism is designed or
number of escort vessels whose adjusted with the specific object
primary mission is to detect and antisubmarine warfare / lutte of damaging mine
destroy submarines. Such anti-sous-marine countermeasures vessels.
groups may be employed in ASW Related term(s): mine2.
convoy support or hunter/killer Operations conducted with the 01 Nov 1975
roles. intention of denying the enemy
01 Feb 1973 the effective use of their antitank helicopter
submarines. Preferred term: antiarmour
antisubmarine minefield / Related term(s): antisubmarine helicopter.
champ de mines anti-sous- action; submarine action area;
marins submarine haven. antitank mine / mine antichar
A field laid specifically against 26 Aug 2009 A mine designed to immobilize
submarines. It may be laid or destroy a tank.
shallow and be unsafe for all antisubmarine warfare free Related term(s): mine1.
craft, including submarines, or area / zone d’action anti-sous- 01 Feb 1973
laid deep with the aim of being marine libre
safe for surface ships. ASWFA antiterrorism / antiterrorisme
Related term(s): minefield2. In naval warfare, a waterspace AT
01 Mar 1977 management area in which no All defensive and preventive
friendly submarines are measures taken to reduce the
antisubmarine patrol / operating and in which there are vulnerability of forces, individuals
barrage anti-sous-marin1 no restrictions on the use of and property to terrorism.
The systematic and continuing antisubmarine weapons. Note: Such measures include
investigation of an area or along Related term(s): submarine protective and deterrent
a line to detect or hamper action area; submarine haven; measures aimed at preventing
submarines, used when the waterspace management. an attack or reducing its
direction of submarine 22 Jan 2010 effect(s).
movement can be established. Related term(s):
Related term(s): barrier. antisubmarine warfare counterterrorism.
01 Feb 1973 pouncer operation / opération 31 Jan 2014
de renforcement de l’écran
antisubmarine screen / écran anti-sous-marin antivignetting filter / filtre
anti-sous-marin pouncer operation compensateur
An arrangement of ships and/or The stationing of a screening A filter bearing a deposit which
aircraft for the protection of a ship or antisubmarine warfare is graduated in density to
screened unit against attack by aircraft between the screen and correct for the uneven
a submarine. main body to strengthen the illumination given by certain
01 Feb 1973 antisubmarine defence in the lenses, particularly wide-angle
direction of advance of the types.
antisubmarine search / formation. 01 Feb 1973
recherche anti-sous-marine Note: That ship or aircraft is
Systematic investigation of a considered part of the antiwatching device /
particular area for the purpose antisubmarine screen. dispositif antirepérage
of locating a submarine known Related term(s): mine A device fitted in a moored
or suspected to be somewhere countermeasures pouncer mine which causes it to sink
in the area. Some types of procedure. should it watch, so as to prevent
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Related term(s): watching mine. approach route / route
01 Nov 1975 d’approche area control centre / centre de
A route which joins a port to a contrôle régional
apparent horizon / horizon coastal or transit route. ACC
apparent 01 Nov 1975 A unit established to provide air
The visible line of demarcation traffic control service to
between land/sea and sky. approach schedule / horaire controlled flights in control
01 Feb 1973 d’approche areas under its jurisdiction.
In amphibious operations, the Related term(s): air control; air
apparent precession / plan indicating, for each traffic control centre; flight
précession apparente scheduled wave: information region.
apparent wander a. the time of departure from the 01 Feb 1973
The apparent deflection of the rendezvous area;
gyro axis, relative to the earth, b. the time when the line of area damage control /
due to the rotating effect of the departure is to be crossed; organisation de sécurité
earth and not due to any c. the times when other control d’une zone
applied force. points are expected to be Measures taken before, during
Related term(s): precession. crossed; or after hostile action or natural
01 Aug 1974 d. the estimated time of arrival at or man-made disasters, to
the beach. reduce the probability of
apparent wander 04 Oct 2000 damage and minimize its
Preferred term: apparent effects.
precession. approach sequence / Related term(s): damage
séquence d’approche control.
apportionment / répartition The order in which two or more 01 Feb 1973
The quantification and aircraft are cleared for an
distribution by percentage of the approach. area interdiction operation /
total expected effort, in relation 01 Sep 1981 opération d’interdiction
to the priorities which are to be An operation aimed at
given to the various air approach time / heure preventing or hindering enemy
operations in geographic areas d’approche operations in a specified area.
for a given period. The time at which an aircraft 01 Jun 1978
Related term(s): allocation. commences its final approach
09 May 2000 preparatory to landing. area of influence / zone
01 Feb 1973 d’influence
appreciation of the situation A geographical area wherein a
Preferred term: estimate of the apron / aire de trafic commander is directly capable
situation. A defined area on an of influencing operations, by
aerodrome, intended for manoeuvre or fire support
approach end of runway / parking, loading, unloading systems normally under his
entrée de piste and/or servicing of aircraft. command or control.
That end of the runway nearest 01 Nov 1992 Related term(s): area of
to the direction from which the interest; sector.
final approach is made. area bombing / 01 Mar 1977
18 Dec 1997 bombardement de zone
Bombing of a group of targets area of intelligence
approach lane / couloir constituting an area rather than responsibility / zone de
d’approche a pinpoint target. responsabilité du
An extension of a boat lane 04 Oct 2000 renseignement
from the line of departure AIR
toward the transport area. It area clearance / dépollution An area allocated to a
may be terminated by marker de zone commander, in which he is
ships, boats or buoys. In land operations, the detection responsible for the provision of
01 Feb 1973 and if found, the identification, intelligence, within the means at
marking and neutralization, his disposal.
approach march / marche destruction or removal of mines Related term(s): area of
d’approche or other explosive ordnance, interest; area of responsibility 1.
Advance of a combat unit when improvised explosive devices 01 Mar 1982
direct contact with the enemy is and booby traps in a defined
imminent. Troops are fully or area to allow a military area of interest / zone
partially deployed. The operation to continue with d’intérêt
approach march ends when reduced risk. AOI
ground contact with the enemy Note: Area clearance is The area of concern to a
is made or when the attack normally conducted by military commander relative to the
position is occupied. units. objectives of current or planned
Related term(s): advance to Related term(s): explosive operations, including his areas
contact. ordnance; improvised explosive of influence, operations and/or
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adjacent thereto. protection of a specific force. arming delay device /


Related term(s): area of 01 Aug 1979 dispositif de retard
intelligence responsibility; area d’armement
of influence; area of operations; area search / recherche sur A device fitted to a mine or any
area of responsibility1. zone autonomous munition designed
13 Dec 1999 A/S to prevent it from being armed
Reconnaissance or search of a for a pre-set time after laying or
area of operational interest / specific area to provide new or delivery.
zone d’intérêt opérationnel updated information on general Related term(s): standby state.
AOOI or specific situations and/or 16 Jul 1999
In air defence, an area in which activities.
automatic cross-telling of tracks 01 Sep 1981 arming lanyard
of interest is provided to an Preferred term: arming wire.
adjacent site based on area target / objectif non
established criteria, such as ponctuel arming pin / goupille de
identity and location. A target consisting of an area sécurité
01 Sep 1974 rather than a single point. safety pin
01 Feb 1973 A safety device inserted in a
area of operations / zone munition, which until its
d’opérations armed forces / armée1 removal, prevents the
AOO The entire military forces of a unintentional action of the
An area defined by the joint nation. arming cycle.
force commander within a joint 03 Feb 2011 Related term(s): safety device.
operations area for the conduct 02 May 1995
of specific military activities. armed helicopter / hélicoptère
Related term(s): area of armé arming wire / fil d’armement
interest; area of responsibility 1,2; A helicopter fitted with weapons arming lanyard
component command1,2; joint or weapon systems. A cable, wire or lanyard routed
operations area. 01 Nov 1975 from the aircraft to an
03 Feb 2011 expendable aircraft store in
armed mine / mine armée order to initiate the arming
area of responsibility1 / zone A mine from which all safety sequence for the store upon
de responsabilité1 devices have been withdrawn release from the aircraft, when
AOR and, after laying, all automatic the armed release condition has
The geographical area assigned safety features and/or arming been selected; it also prevents
to the Supreme Allied delay devices have operated. arming initiation prior to store
Commander Europe. Such a mine is ready to be release and during safe jettison.
Related term(s): area of actuated after receipt of a target Related term(s): safety wire.
intelligence responsibility; area signal, influence or contact. 01 Jul 1993
of interest; area of operations; Related term(s): mine2.
joint operations area; NATO 02 May 1995 army1 / armée de terre
strategic commander; A
operational level; strategic armed reconnaissance / The part of a nation's armed
command. reconnaissance armée forces that is trained and
17 Jan 2005 An air mission flown with the equipped for fighting on land.
primary purpose of locating and Related term(s): armed forces.
area of responsibility2 / zone attacking targets of opportunity, 03 Feb 2011
de responsabilité2 i.e. enemy materiel, personnel,
AOR and facilities, in assigned army2 / armée2
In naval operations, a general areas or along A formation larger than an army
predefined area of enemy assigned ground corps but smaller than an army
terrain for which supporting communication routes, and not group and usually consisting of
ships are responsible for for the purpose of attacking two or more army corps.
covering by fire on known specific briefed targets. 03 Feb 2011
targets or targets of opportunity 18 Feb 2015
and by observation. army corps / corps d’armée
Related term(s): area of armed sweep / drague armée corps
intelligence responsibility; area A sweep fitted with cutters or AC
of interest; area of operations; other devices to increase its A formation larger than a
joint operations area; ability to cut mine moorings. division but smaller than an
operational level; strategic 01 Nov 1975 army or army group. It usually
command. consists of two or more
17 Jan 2005 arming / armement divisions together with
As applied to explosives, supporting arms and services.
area operations / opérations weapons or weapon systems, 01 Jul 1983
de zone the changing from a safe to an
In maritime usage, operations armed state of readiness. army group / groupe
conducted in a geographical 02 May 1995 d’armées
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The largest formation of land artillery reserved area / zone d’assaut1


forces, normally comprising two réservée à l’artillerie In an amphibious operation, the
or more armies or army corps ARA period of time between the
under a designated An area reserved exclusively for arrival of the major assault
commander. the positioning of artillery assets. forces of the amphibious task
01 Jul 1983 16 Jul 1999 force in the objective area and
the accomplishment of their
artificial daylight / jour artillery survey control point / mission.
artificiel point topographique Related term(s): assault2.
Illumination of an intensity d’artillerie 01 Sep 1991
greater than the light of a full A point at which the coordinates
moon on a clear night (The and the altitude are known and assault phase2/ phase
optimum illumination is the from which the d’assaut2
equivalent of daylight.) bearings/azimuths to a number In an airborne operation, a
Related term(s): battlefield of reference objectives are also phase beginning with delivery
illumination. known. by air of the assault echelon of
01 Feb 1973 01 Aug 1982 the force into the objective area
and extending through attack of
artificial horizon aspect change / fluctuation assault objectives and
Preferred term: attitude d’écho consolidation of the initial
indicator. The different appearance of a airhead.
reflecting object viewed by Related term(s): assault2.
artificial moonlight / clair de radar from varying directions. It 24 March 2010
lune artificiel is caused by the change in the
Illumination of an intensity effective reflecting area of the assault shipping / bâtiments
between that of starlight and target. d’assaut
that of a full moon on a clear 01 Feb 1973 Shipping assigned to the
night. amphibious task force and
Related term(s): battlefield assault1 / assaut1 utilized for transporting assault
illumination. The climax of an attack; closing troops, vehicles, equipment and
01 Feb 1973 with the enemy in hand-to-hand supplies to the objective area.
fighting. 01 Feb 1973
artillery fire plan table / plan 01 Mar 1981
de feux d’artillerie assault wave / vague d’assaut
A presentation of planned assault2 / assaut2 Related term(s): wave.
targets giving data for A short, violent, but well- 01 Feb 1973
engagement. Scheduled targets ordered attack against a local
are fired in a definite time objective, such as a gun assembly / ensemble
sequence. The starting time emplacement, a fort or a In logistics, an item forming a
may be on call, at a machine-gun nest. portion of an equipment, that
prearranged time or at the Related term(s): amphibious can be provisioned and
occurrence of a specific event. assault; assault phase1,2; follow- replaced as an entity and which
01 Feb 1973 on echelon; follow-up. normally incorporates
01 Mar 1981 replaceable parts or groups of
artillery manoeuvre area / parts.
zone de manoeuvre assault aircraft / aéronef de Related term(s): component;
d’artillerie transport d’assaut equipment; part; sub-assembly.
AMA A powered aircraft that moves 01 Mar 1992
An area within which artillery is assault troops and/or cargo into
authorized to deploy but which an objective area. assembly anchorage /
is not reserved for its exclusive 01 Mar 1992 mouillage de rassemblement
use. An anchorage intended for the
Related term(s): artillery assault craft / engin d’assaut assembly and onward routing of
reserved area. A landing craft or amphibious ships.
03 Aug 1998 vehicle primarily employed for Related term(s): emergency
landing troops and equipment in anchorage; holding anchorage.
artillery preparation / the assault waves of an 01 Jun 1978
préparation d’artillerie amphibious operation.
Artillery fire delivered before an 01 Jul 1980 assembly area1 / aire de
attack to disrupt montage
communications and assault echelon / échelon In a supply installation, the
disorganize the enemy's d’assaut gross area used for collection
defence. The element of a force which is and combining components into
01 Feb 1973 scheduled for initial assault on complete units, kits, or
the objective area. assemblies.
Related term(s): objective area. Related term(s): rendezvous
01 Aug 1982 point.
01 Feb 1973
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assembly area2 / zone de coordinate operations with the that country.


rassemblement supported force. Tactical control Related term(s): evacuee;
An area in which a command is of the unit remains with the refugee.
assembled preparatory to assigning authority who 14 Aug 2015
further action. coordinates tasking and
Related term(s): join up; movement of the unit in asymmetric threat / menace
rendezvous point. response to the requirements of asymétrique
01 Feb 1973 the supported force commander. A threat emanating from the
Related term(s): direct support2 potential use of dissimilar
assessment / appréciation 25 Sep 1998 means or methods to
The process of estimating the circumvent or negate an
capabilities and performance of assumed friend / présumé opponent's strengths while
organizations, individuals, ami exploiting his weaknesses to
materiel or systems. In identification, the designation obtain a disproportionate result.
Note: In the context of military given to a track, object or entity 01 Oct 2003
forces, the hierarchical whose characteristics,
relationship in logical sequence behaviour or origin indicate that asymmetrical sweep / drague
is: assessment, analysis, it is a probable friend. dissymétrique
evaluation, validation and 31 Aug 2012 A sweep whose swept path
certification. under conditions of no wind or
Related term(s): analysis1; assumption / hypothèse cross-tide is not equally spaced
certification; evaluation1; In planning, a supposition made either side of the sweeper's
validation. about the current situation track.
02 Mar 2007 and/or the future course of 01 Nov 1975
events to complete an estimate
assign1 / affecter1 of the situation and decide on at my command / à mon
To place units or personnel in the course of action. commandement
an organization where such 30 Jan 2012 In artillery and naval fire
placement is relatively support, the command used
permanent, and/or where such astern refuelling / when it is desired to control the
organization controls and ravitaillement en combustible exact time of delivery of fire.
administers the units or en flèche 01 Nov 1975
personnel for the primary The transfer of fuel at sea
function, or greater portion of during which the receiving atomic demolition munition /
the functions, of the unit or ship(s) keep(s) station astern of charge nucléaire statique
personnel. the delivering ship. ADM
Related term(s): attach1,2. 01 Mar 1981 A nuclear device designed or
01 Jul 1980 adapted for use as a demolition
astro altitude / hauteur munition.
assign2 / affecter2 astronomique 01 Mar 1982
To detail individuals to specific The arc of the vertical circle
duties or functions where such measured from the celestial atomic weapon
duties or functions are primary horizon to the body. Preferred term: nuclear
and/or relatively permanent. 01 Nov 1975 weapon.
Related term(s): attach1,2.
01 Jul 1980 astro compass / astrocompas attach1 / détachement pour
An instrument used primarily to mise aux ordres1
associated product / produit obtain true heading or true
To place units or personnel in
connexe bearing by reference to celestial
an organization where such
In the context of fuels and bodies.
placement is relatively
lubricants, a petroleum or 01 Feb 1975
temporary. Subject to limitations
chemical product used as a imposed in the attachment
hydraulic fluid, corrosion astro-tracker / astro- order, the commander of the
preventive, liquid propellant or poursuiveur formation, unit, or organization
specialized product, required for A navigation equipment which receiving the attachment will
the operation, maintenance or automatically acquires and exercise the same degree of
storage of military equipment. continuously tracks a celestial command and control thereover
01 Oct 1992 body in azimuth and altitude. as he does over the units and
01 Jan 1973 persons organic to his
associated support / soutien command. However, the
associé asylum seeker / demandeur responsibility for transfer and
AS d’asile promotion of personnel will
In naval usage, operations in A person who invokes the normally be retained by the
which a designated unit operates protection of the 1951 United parent formation, unit, or
independently of a specified Nations Convention relating to organization.
force or group, but is tasked to the Status of Refugees before Related term(s): assign1,2.
provide contact information to, the national authorities of a 01 Mar 1981
receive intelligence from and,if State and claims persecution to
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mise aux ordres² attitude1 / orientation1 force.
To detail individuals to specific The position of a body as 01 Jul 1987
functions where such functions determined by the inclination of
are secondary or relatively the axes to some frame of authentic document /
temporary, i.e., attach for reference. If not otherwise document authentique
quarters and rations, attach for specified, this frame of A document bearing a signature
flying duty. reference is fixed to the earth. or seal attesting that it is
Related term(s): assign1,2. 01 Jan 1983 genuine and official. If it is an
01 Mar 1981 enemy document, it may have
attitude2 / orientation2 been prepared for purposes of
attack / attaquer The grid bearing of the long axis deception and the accuracy of
In military operations, to take of a target area. such document, even though
offensive action against a 01 Jan 1983 authenticated, must be
specified objective. confirmed by other information,
18 Feb 2015 attitude indicator / indicateur such as conditions of capture.
d’assiette 01 Feb 1973
attack group / groupe artificial horizon
d’assaut An instrument which displays authentication1 /
A subordinate task organization the attitude of the aircraft by authentification1
of the navy forces of an reference to sources of Evidence by proper signature or
amphibious task force. It is information which may be seal that a document is genuine
composed of assault shipping contained within the instrument and official.
and supporting naval units or be external to it. When the 01 Feb 1973
designated to transport, protect, sources of information are self-
land and initially support a contained, the instrument may authentication2 /
landing group. be referred to as an artificial authentification2
01 Feb 1973 horizon. A security measure designed to
01 Mar 1979 protect a communication
attack helicopter / hélicoptère system against fraudulent
d’attaque attrition / attrition transmissions.
AH The reduction of the 01 Feb 1973
A helicopter specifically effectiveness of a force caused
designed to employ various by loss of personnel and authenticator / signe
weapons to attack and destroy materiel. d’authentification
enemy targets. 01 Feb 1973 A letter, number or group of
01 Nov 1985 letters and/or numbers,
attrition minefield / champ de attesting to the authenticity of a
attack position mines d’attrition transmission, a message or
Preferred term: forming-up In naval mine warfare, a field data, or to the identity of a net,
place. intended primarily to cause station or user.
damage to enemy ships. 09 May 2000
attenuation1 / atténuation1 Related term(s): minefield2.
Decrease in intensity of a 01 Nov 1975 automatic flight control
signal, beam, or wave as a system / commandes
result of absorption of energy attrition rate / taux d’attrition automatiques de vol
and of scattering out of the path A factor, normally expressed as AFCS
of a detector, but not including a percentage, reflecting the A system that includes all
the reduction due to geometric degree of losses of personnel equipment to control
spreading, i.e. the inverse or materiel due to various automatically the flight of an
square of distance effect. causes within a specified period aircraft or missile to a path or
01 Nov 1991 of time. attitude described by references
01 Feb 1973 internal or external to the
attenuation2 / atténuation2 aircraft or missile.
In mine warfare, the reduction in attrition sweeping / dragage 08 Aug 2008
intensity of an influence as d’attrition
distance from the source The continuous sweeping of automatic search jammer /
increases. minefields to keep the risk of brouilleur à poursuite
01 Nov 1991 mines to all ships as low as automatique
possible. search jammer
attenuation factor / facteur 01 Aug 1976 An intercept receiver and
d’atténuation jamming transmitter system
The ratio of the incident augmentation force / force which searches for and jams
radiation dose or dose rate to d’appoint signals automatically which
the radiation dose or dose rate AF have specific radiation
transmitted through a shielding AUF (admitted) characteristics.
material. This is the reciprocal Any force designated by a 01 Feb 1973
of the transmission factor. nation to strengthen its national
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automatic toss / lancement axis / axe


automatique en cabré In land warfare, the general
In a flight control system, a direction of movement, planned
control mode in which the toss or achieved, usually between
bombing manoeuvre of an assigned boundaries.
aircraft is controlled 01 Feb 1989
automatically.
01 Jan 1973 azimuth angle / angle
d’azimut
autonomous operation / An angle measured clockwise
opération autonome in the horizontal plane between
One mode of operation of a unit a reference direction and any
in which the unit commander other line.
assumes full responsibility for 01 Feb 1973
control of weapons and
engagement of hostile targets. azimuth guidance / guidage
This mode may be either directionnel
directed by higher authority or Information which will enable
result from a loss of all means the pilot or autopilot of an
of communication. aircraft to follow the required
01 Feb 1973 track.
01 Oct 1980
auxiliary contours / courbe
auxiliaire azimuth resolution / pouvoir
Additional contours used to séparateur en azimut
portray unique ground forms not The ability of radar equipment
adequately portrayed by the to separate two reflectors at
selected contour interval. similar ranges but different
01 Feb 1973 bearings from a reference point.
Normally the minimum
available supply rate / taux de separation distance between
ravitaillement consenti the reflectors is quoted and
ASR expressed as the angle
The rate of consumption that subtended by the reflectors at
can be allocated considering the reference point.
the supplies and facilities 01 Mar 1981
available for a planned
operation or a given period.
01 Oct 1984

average heading / cap moyen


The arithmetic mean of the
different values of the headings
maintained over a certain
period of time.
01 Jan 1973

average speed / vitesse


moyenne
The average distance travelled
per hour calculated over the
whole journey excluding
specifically ordered halts.
01 Jan 1970

aviation medicine / médecine


aéronautique
The special field of medicine
which is related to the biological
and psychological problems of
flight.
01 Feb 1973

axial route / pénétrante


A route running through the rear
area and into the forward area.
Related term(s): route.
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backfilling / recomplètement
The use of reserves, individually ballistic missile / missile barrage fire / tir de barrage
or collectively, to undertake the balistique Fire which is designed to fill a
duties of regulars deployed BM volume of space or area rather
forward to a theatre of operations. A missile which does not rely upon than aimed specifically at a given
01 Oct 2001 aerodynamic surfaces to produce target.
lift and consequently follows a 01 Feb 1973
background count / effet ballistic trajectory when thrust is
parasite de fond terminated. barrage jamming / brouillage
The evidence or effect on a Related term(s): aerodynamic en barrage
detector of radiation, other than missile; missile. Simultaneous electronic jamming
that which it is desired to detect, 04 Oct 2000 over a broad band of frequencies.
caused by any agency. In Related term(s): jamming.
connection with health protection, ballistics / balistique 01 Mar 1973
the background count usually The science or art that deals with
includes radiations produced by the motion, behaviour, barrier / système d’obstacles
naturally occurring radioactivity appearance, or modification of A coordinated series of obstacles
and cosmic rays. missiles or other vehicles acted designed or employed to detect,
01 Feb 1973 upon by propellants, wind, channel, direct, restrict, delay or
gravity, temperature, or any other stop the movement of an
background radiation / modifying substance, condition, opposing force, and to impose
radioactivité naturelle or force. additional losses in personnel,
Nuclear (or ionizing) radiations 01 Dec 1974 time and equipment on the
arising from within the body and opposing force.
from the surrounding to which ballistic trajectory / trajectoire Related term(s): antisubmarine
individuals are always exposed. balistique barrier.
01 Feb 1973 The trajectory traced after the 01 Nov 1991
propulsive force is terminated and
back tell / transfert descendant the body is acted upon only by barrier gap / couloir à travers un
Related term(s): track telling. gravity and aerodynamic drag. système d’obstacles
01 Feb 1973 01 Feb 1973 In land operations, an area within
a barrier, free of obstacles and
back-up / renvoi au verso balloon reflector / réflecteur- not exposed to the effects of
In cartography, an image printed ballon mines, whose width and direction
on the reverse side of a map In electronic warfare, a balloon- allow a friendly force to pass
sheet already printed on one supported confusion reflector to through in tactical formation.
side. Also the printing of such produce fraudulent echoes. Related term(s): phoney
images. 01 Dec 1974 minefield.
01 Feb 1973 31 Jan 2005
bank angle / angle
balance station zero d’inclinaison1 barrier restricted area / zone
Preferred term: reference datum. The angle between the aircraft's d’obstacles réglementée
normal axis and the earth's An area declared by an
bale cubic capacity / capacité vertical plane containing the authorized commander where
volumétrique en balles aircraft's longitudinal axis. manoeuvre of friendly forces
The space available for cargo Related term(s): angle of must not be hindered by barriers.
measured in cubic feet to the depression1. Restrictions imposed may include
inside of the cargo battens, on 01 Jan 1980 a complete ban on the
the frames, and to the underside emplacement of obstacles in
of the beams. In a general cargo barometric altitude / altitude certain areas for specified
of mixed commodities, the bale barométrique periods.
cubic applies. The stowage of the The altitude determined by a 09 Jan 1996
mixed cargo comes in contact barometric altimeter by reference
with the cargo battens and as a to a pressure level and calculated bar scale
general rule does not extend to according to the standard Preferred term: graphic scale.
the skin of the ship. atmosphere laws.
01 Feb 1973 Related term(s): absolute height; base / base
altitude; altitude datum; calibrated camp (admitted)
balisage / balisage de altitude; critical altitude; cruising A location or military installation
circulation routière altitude; cruising level; datum from which operations are
The marking of a route by a level; drop altitude; drop height; projected and/or supported.
system of dim beacon lights elevation; height1; high altitude; 18 Feb 2015
enabling vehicles to be driven at minimum safe altitude; pressure-
near day-time speed, under altitude; transition altitude;
blackout conditions. transition level.
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base defence zone / zone de A map or chart showing certain anticipated military movements
défense d’une base fundamental information, used as and transport requirements, both
BDZ a base upon which additional Allied and national.
[AJP-3.3.5(B), 2013] data of specialized nature are 01 Mar 1979
In airspace management, compiled or overprinted. Also a
airspace established around a map containing all the information basic stocks / stocks initiaux
base to enhance the from which maps showing Stocks to support the execution
effectiveness of air defence specialized information can be of approved operational plans for
systems. prepared. an initial predetermined period.
MCASB, 29 Jan 2013 Related term(s): chart base. Related term(s): sustaining
01 Mar 1974 stocks; stocks.
base development / 01 Feb 1988
aménagement d’une base base map symbol / symbole de
The improvement or expansion of carte de base basic stopping power / pouvoir
the resources and facilities of an base symbol d’arrêt élémentaire
area or a location to support A symbol used on a base map or The probability, expressed as a
military operations. chart as opposed to one used on percentage, of a single vehicle
01 Mar 1973 an overprint to the base map or being stopped by mines while
chart. attempting to cross a minefield.
base ejection shell / obus à 01 Mar 1973 01 Dec 1979
éjection par le culot
A type of shell which ejects its base surge / nuage de base bathymetric contour
load from its base. A cloud which rolls out from the Preferred term: depth contour.
01 Mar 1973 bottom of the column produced
by a subsurface burst of a battery1 / batterie1
base fuze / fusée de culot nuclear weapon. For underwater Bty
Fuze located in the base of a bursts the surge is, in effect, a Tactical and administrative
projectile or bomb. cloud of liquid droplets which has artillery unit or subunit
Related term(s): fuze. the property of flowing almost as corresponding to a company or
01 Mar 1973 if it were a homogeneous fluid. similar unit in other branches of
For subsurface land bursts the the Army.
baseline1 / base géodésique1 surge is made up of small solid 01 Mar 1973
In topography, a surveyed line particles but still behaves like a
established with more than usual fluid. battery2 / batterie2
care, to which surveys are 01 Mar 1973 Bty
referred for coordination and All guns, torpedo tubes,
correlation. base symbol searchlights or missile launchers
01 Nov 1994 Preferred term: base map of the same size or calibre or
symbol. used for the same purpose, either
baseline2 / base géodésique2 installed in one ship or otherwise
In photogrammetry, the line basic intelligence / operating as an entity.
between the principal points of renseignement de base 01 Mar 1973
two consecutive vertical air Intelligence, derived from any
photographs. It is usually source, that may be used as battery control centre / central
measured on one photograph reference material for planning de conduite de tir de batterie
after the principal point of the and as a basis for processing The operations centre from which
other has been transferred. subsequent information or Hawk missiles are controlled at
01 Nov 1994 intelligence. battery level.
Related term(s): current 01 Nov 1975
baseline3 / base de intelligence; information;
radionavigation intelligence. battle casualty / perte au
In radio navigation, the shorter MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 combat
arc of the great circle joining two BC
radio transmitting stations of a basic load / dotation initiale Any casualty incurred as the
navigation system. The quantity of supplies required direct result of hostile action,
01 Nov 1994 to be on hand within, and which sustained in combat or relating
can be moved by, a unit or thereto or sustained going to or
baseline4 / base de formation. It is expressed returning from a combat mission.
triangulation according to the wartime Related term(s): casualty; died of
In triangulation, the side of one of organization of the unit or wounds received in action; killed
a series of coordinated triangles formation and maintained at the in action; non-battle casualty;
the length of which is measured prescribed levels. wounded in action.
with prescribed accuracy and 01 Mar 1981 01 Jun 1989
precision and from which lengths
of the other triangle sides are basic military route network / battle damage assessment /
obtained by computation. réseau routier militaire de base évaluation des dommages de
01 Nov 1994 Axial, lateral, and connecting combat
routes designated in peacetime BDA
base map / carte de base1 by the host nation to meet the The assessment of effects

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military action, either lethal or 01 Apr 1990
non-lethal, against a military beach group
objective. Preferred term: shore party. belligerent / belligérant (adj.)
17 Jan 2005 Engaged in a war or an armed
beachhead / tête de plage conflict.
battle damage repair / A designated area on a hostile or [derived from: COED, 12th
réparation au combat potentially hostile shore which, Edition]
BDR when seized and held, provides 14 Aug 2015
Essential repair, which may be for the continuous landing of
improvised, carried out rapidly in troops and materiel, and provides be-prepared mission / mission
a battle environment in order to manoeuvring space required for de circonstance
return damaged or disabled subsequent projected operations A mission assigned to a unit and
equipment to temporary service. ashore. that may be executed depending
03 Feb 2011 Related term(s): airhead1,2; on the result of its previous
bridgehead. action.
battlefield illumination / 01 Dec 1993 30 Jan 2012
éclairement du champ de
bataille beach minefield / champ de bilateral infrastructure /
The lighting of the battle area by mines antidébarquement infrastructure bilatérale
artificial light either visible or A minefield in the shallow water Infrastructure which concerns
invisible to the naked eye. approaches to a possible only two NATO members and is
Related term(s): artificial daylight; amphibious landing beach. financed by mutual agreement
artificial moonlight; indirect Related term(s): minefield1,2 between them (e.g., facilities
illumination. 01 Nov 1977 required for the use of forces of
01 Mar 1982 one NATO member in the territory
beach reserves / réserves de of another).
battlefield surveillance / plage Related term(s): common
surveillance du champ de In an amphibious operation, an infrastructure; national
bataille accumulation of supplies of all infrastructure.
Systematic observation of the classes established in dumps in 01 Mar 1973
battle area for the purpose of beachhead areas.
providing timely information and 01 Mar 1992 bi-margin format / carte à deux
combat intelligence. marges
Related term(s): air surveillance; beacon / balise The format of a map or chart on
camouflage; countersurveillance; Related term(s): crash locator which the cartographic detail is
sea surveillance. beacon; emergency locator extended to two edges of the
01 Aug 1979 beacon; fan marker beacon; sheet, normally north and east,
localizer; meaconing; personal thus leaving two margins only.
battlespace / espace de bataille locator beacon; radio beacon; 01 Mar 1973
The environment, factors and submarine locator acoustic
conditions that must be beacon; Z marker beacon. binary chemical munition /
understood to apply combat 01 Mar 1973 munition chimique binaire
power, protect a force or complete A munition in which chemical
a mission successfully. beam rider / guidé sur faisceau substances, held in separate
Note: It includes the land, A missile guided by radar or radio containers, react when mixed or
maritime, air and space beam. combined as a result of being
environments; the enemy and 01 Mar 1973 fired, launched or otherwise
friendly forces present therein; initiated to produce a chemical
facilities; terrestrial and space bearing1 / azimut agent.
weather; health hazards; terrain; The horizontal angle measured Related term(s): agent munition;
the electromagnetic spectrum; clockwise from a reference munition.
and the information environment direction to a specified direction. 01 Nov 1991
in the joint operations area and Related term(s): grid bearing;
other areas of interest. magnetic bearing; relative binding / chargement sur
31 Aug 2012 bearing; true bearing. palette
09 Jan 1996 The fastening or securing of
battlespace awareness items to a movable platform
Preferred term: situational bearing2 called a pallet.
awareness Preferred term: true bearing. Related term(s): palletized unit
load.
beach capacity / capacité de before-flight inspection / 01 Mar 1973
plage préparation pour le vol
An estimate, expressed in terms preflight inspection biological agent / agent
of measurement tons, or weight Preflight check to ensure general biologique
tons, of cargo that may be aircraft safety and that disposable A micro-organism which causes
unloaded over a designated strip loads, e.g., fuel and armament disease in man, plants, or
of shore per day. equipment, etc., are correctly animals or causes the
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Related term(s): biological The passage around and block time / temps bloc à bloc
operation; biological envelopment of a structure by the The period from the moment the
weapon;chemical agent. nuclear blast wave. chocks are withdrawn and brakes
01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): blast wave; shock released, or moorings dropped, to
wave. the return to rest or take-up of
biological defence / défense 16 Jul 1999 moorings after the flight.
biologique 01 Mar 1973
The methods, plans and bleeding edge / champ vif
procedures involved in That edge of a map or chart on blood agent / hémotoxique
establishing and executing which cartographic detail is A chemical compound, including
defensive measures against extended to the edge of the the cyanide group, that affects
attack utilizing biological agents. sheet. bodily functions by preventing the
01 Oct 1992 01 Aug 1979 normal utilization of oxygen by
body tissues.
biological operation / opération blind bombing zone / zone de 01 Nov 1991
biologique bombardement sans restriction
biological warfare A restricted area (air, land, or blowback1 / fuite de gaz vers
BW sea) established for the purpose l’arrière
Employment of biological agents of permitting air operations, Escape, to the rear and under
to produce casualties in man or unrestricted by the operations or pressure, of gases formed during
animals and damage to plants or possible attack of friendly forces. the firing of the weapon.
materiel; or defence against such 01 Mar 1973 Blowback may be caused by a
employment. defective breech mechanism, a
Related term(s): biological agent. blip / spot ruptured cartridge case or a faulty
01 Mar 1973 The luminous image of an object primer.
on a visual display. 01 Mar 1973
biological warfare 02 May 1995
BW blowback2 / pression des gaz
Preferred term: biological blister agent / agent vésicant vers l’arrière
operation. vesicant agent Type of weapon operation in
A chemical agent which injures which the force of expanding
biological weapon / arme the eyes and lungs, and burns or gases acting to the rear against
biologique blisters the skin. the face of the bolt furnishes all
An item of materiel which 01 Aug 1976 the energy required to initiate the
projects, disperses, or complete cycle of operation. A
disseminates a biological agent blocking and chocking / calage weapon which employs this
including arthropod vectors. The use of wedges or chocks to method of operation is
Related term(s): biological agent. prevent the inadvertent shifting of characterized by the absence of
01 Mar 1973 cargo in transit. any breech-lock or bolt-lock-
01 Mar 1973 mechanism.
blast1 / souffle1 01 Mar 1973
The brief and rapid movement of blocking fire / tir de blocage
air, vapour or fluid away from a A concentration of fire intended to blue commander / commandant
centre of outward pressure, as in deny the enemy access to a bleu
an explosion or in the combustion given area or to prevent their The officer designated to exercise
of rocket fuel; the pressure advance in a given direction. operational control over blue
accompanying this movement. 17 Jan 2005 forces for a specific period during
This term is commonly used for an exercise.
"explosion", but the two terms blocking position / position 01 Jul 1985
may be distinguished. d’arrêt
01 Mar 1973 A defensive position so sited as blue forces / forces bleues
to deny the enemy access to a Those forces used in a friendly
blast2/ souffle2 given area or to prevent his role during NATO exercises.
Related term(s): blast2. advance in a given direction. Related term(s): force(s).
01 Jun 1978 01 Oct 1980
blast wave / onde de souffle
Wave created by the rapid block stowage loading / blue key / fond bleu actinique
expansion of hot gases in the chargement par destination A blue image on any medium
atmosphere which results from an A method of loading whereby all which is not reproduced when the
explosion. The blast wave is cargo for a specific destination is superimposed work is
initially a shock wave which stowed together. The purpose is reproduced, used as a guide for
subsequently decays into a to facilitate rapid offloading at the scribing or drawing.
sound wave. destination, with the least Related term(s): key.
Related term(s): blast wave possible disturbance of cargo 01 Mar 1973
diffraction; shock wave. intended for other points.
01 Oct 1992 Related term(s): embarkation; boat lane / couloir de
loading. débarquement
blast wave diffraction / 01 Mar 1973 A lane for amphibious assault
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seaward from the landing stipulated by inclusion of the word harmless object or performs an
beaches to the line of departure. "Random" or "Systematic" as apparently safe act.
The width of a boat lane is necessary. Related term(s): proofing.
determined by the length of the 01 Mar 1973 01 Oct 2001
corresponding beach.
01 Mar 1973 bombing height / hauteur de booster1 / propulseur d’appoint
bombardement An auxiliary or initial propulsion
boattail / tronçon de queue In air operations, the height system which travels with a
The conical section of a ballistic above ground level at which the missile or aircraft and which may
body that progressively aircraft is flying at the moment of or may not separate from the
decreases in diameter toward the ordnance release. Bombing parent craft when its impulse has
tail to reduce overall aerodynamic heights are classified as follows: been delivered. A booster system
drag. very low: below 100 feet; may contain, or consist of, one or
01 Mar 1973 low: from 100 to 2,000 feet; more units.
medium: from 2,000 to 10,000 01 Jan 1991
boat wave / vague feet;
d’embarcations high: from 10,000 to 50,000 feet; booster2 / renforçateur
Related term(s): wave. very high: 50,000 feet and above. d’amorçage
01 Mar 1973 01 Jan 1983 A high-explosive element
sufficiently sensitive so as to be
body of a map or chart / corps bombing run / passage de actuated by small explosive
d’une carte bombardement elements in a fuze or primer and
That area of a map or chart In air bombing, that part of the powerful enough to cause
contained within the neatlines. flight that begins, normally from detonation of the main explosive
01 Mar 1973 an initial point, with the approach filling.
to the target, includes target Related term(s): booster1;
bombing angle / angle de acquisition, and ends normally at charge1,2.
bombardement the weapon release point. 01 Jan 1991
The angle between the vertical 01 Nov 1983
and a line joining the aircraft to border / marge intérieure
what would be the point of impact bomb release line / ligne de In cartography, the area of a map
of a bomb released from it at that largage de bombes or chart lying between the
instant. An imaginary line around a neatline and the surrounding
01 Mar 1973 defended area or objective over framework.
which an aircraft should release 01 Mar 1973
bombing errors1 / écarts de its bomb in order to obtain a hit or
bombardement1 hits on an area or objective. border break / crevé
50 % Circular Error - The radius 01 Mar 1973 A cartographic technique used
of a circle, with the centre at a when it is required to extend a
desired mean point of impact, bomb release point / point de portion of the cartographic detail
which contains half the missiles largage de bombes of a map or chart beyond the
independently aimed to hit the The point in space at which sheetlines into the margin.
desired mean point of impact. bombs must be released to reach 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 the desired point of detonation.
01 Mar 1973 border crosser / frontalier
bombing errors2 / écarts de An individual, living close to a
bombardement2 bomb sighting system / viseur frontier, who normally has to
50 % Deflection Error - Half the de bombardement cross the frontier frequently for
distance between two lines, Related term(s):angular velocity legitimate purposes.
drawn parallel to the aircraft's sights; tachometric sights; vector 18 Feb 2015
track and equidistant from the sights.
desired mean point of impact, 01 Dec 1976 boresafe fuze / fusée à sûreté
which contains half the missiles de trajet dans l’âme
independently aimed to hit the bonding / métallisation Type of fuze having an interrupter
desired mean point of impact. In electrical engineering, the in the explosive train that
01 Mar 1973 process of connecting together prevents a projectile from
metal parts so that they make low exploding until after it has cleared
bombing errors3 / écarts de resistance electrical contact for the muzzle of a weapon.
bombardement3 direct current and lower Related term(s): fuze.
50 % Range Error - Half the frequency alternating currents. 01 Mar 1973
distance between two lines drawn Related term(s): earthing;
perpendicular to the aircraft's grounding. bottom mine / mine de fond
track equidistant from the desired 01 Oct 1980 ground mine
mean point of impact, which A mine with negative buoyancy
contains half the missiles booby trap / piège which remains on the seabed.
independently aimed to hit the A device designed, constructed Related term(s): mine2.
desired mean point of impact. or adapted to kill or injure, which 01 Dec 1976
Note: Above errors should imply functions when a person disturbs
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A sweep, either wire or chain, upon a number of factors In nuclear warfare:


used either to sweep mines close including range, beam width, gain a. the horizontal distance which,
to the bottom or to remove mines setting, object size and distance when added to the radius of
from a channel by dragging. between objects. safety will give the desired
01 Dec 1976 01 Dec 1974 assurance that the specified
degree of risk will not be
bound / bond break-up2 / éclatement2 exceeded. The buffer distance is
In land warfare, a single split-up normally expressed quantitatively
movement, usually from cover to In imagery interpretation, the in multiples of the delivery error;
cover, made by troops often result of magnification or b. the vertical distance which is
under enemy fire. enlargement which causes the added to the fallout safe-height of
01 Sep 1991 imaged item to lose its identity burst in order to determine a
and the resultant presentation to desired height of burst which will
boundary / limite become a random series of tonal provide the desired assurance
In land warfare, a line by which impressions. that militarily significant fallout will
areas of responsibility between 01 Dec 1974 not occur. It is normally
adjacent units/formations are expressed quantitatively in
defined. brevity code / code abrégé multiples of the vertical error.
01 Jun 1978 A code which provides no 01 Mar 1973
security but which has as its sole
boundary disclaimer / non- purpose the shortening of build-up / alignement sur le
reconnaissance de frontière messages rather than the tableau d’effectifs
A statement on a map or chart concealment of their content. The process of attaining
that the status and/or alignment 01 Mar 1973 prescribed strength of units and
of international or administrative prescribed levels of vehicles,
boundaries is not necessarily bridgehead / tête de pont equipment, stores and supplies.
recognized by the government of An area of ground, in a territory Also may be applied to the
the publishing nation. occupied or threatened by the means of accomplishing this
01 Mar 1973 enemy, which must be held or at process.
least controlled, so as to permit 01 Mar 1973
bouquet mine / mine bouquet the continuous embarkation,
In naval mine warfare, a mine in landing or crossing of troops and bulk petroleum product /
which a number of buoyant mine material, and/or to provide produit pétrolier en vrac
cases are attached to the same manoeuvre space requisite for A liquid petroleum product
sinker, so that when the mooring subsequent operations. transported by various means
of one mine case is cut, another Related term(s): airhead1; and stored in tanks or containers
mine rises from the sinker to its beachhead. having an individual fill capacity
set depth. 01 Mar 1982 greater than 250 litres.
Related term(s): mine2. 01 Aug 1982
01 Nov 1975 bridgehead line / limite de tête
de pont burial
bracketing / réglage percutant The limit of the objective area in Preferred term: emergency burial.
par encadrement sur la ligne the development of the
bridgehead. burn-out / fin de combustion
d’observation
Related term(s): objective area. The point in time or in the missile
A method of adjusting fire in
01 Mar 1973 trajectory when combustion of
which a bracket is established by
fuels in the rocket engine is
obtaining an over and a short
terminated by other than
along the spotting line, and then broadcast-controlled air
programmed cut-off.
successively splitting the bracket interception / interception 01 Mar 1973
in half until a target hit or desired aérienne basée sur émission
bracket is obtained. en l’air
01 Mar 1973 burn-out velocity / vitesse de
An interception in which the fin de combustion
interceptor is given a continuous The velocity attained by a missile
broadcast of information at the point of burn-out.
break-off position / point de concerning an enemy raid and 20 Nov 1996
séparation effects interception without further
The position at which a leaver or control.
leaver section breaks off from the Related term(s): air interception;
main convoy to proceed to a close-controlled air interception.
different destination. 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1979
buffer distance / marge de
break-up1 / éclatement1 sécurité
In detection by radar, the
separation of one solid return into
a number of individual returns
which correspond to the various
objects or structure groupings.
This separation is contingent

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calibrated airspeed / vitesse the optical axis of the camera at the


corrigée time of exposure. This direction is campaign / campagne
rectified airspeed defined by its azimuth expressed in A set of military operations planned
Indicated airspeed corrected for degrees in relation to true/magnetic and conducted to achieve a strategic
instrument and installation errors. north. objective within a given time and
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973 geographical area, which normally
involve maritime, land and air forces.
calibrated altitude / altitude camera calibration / étalonnage 16 Jul 1999
corrigée d’un appareil photographique
Indicated altitude corrected for The determination of the calibrated cancel / annulé
instrument and installation errors. focal length, the location of the In artillery and naval fire support, the
Related term(s): absolute principal point with respect to the term cancel, when coupled with a
height;altitude; altitude datum; fiducial marks and the lens distortion previous order, other than an order
barometric altitude; critical altitude; effective in the focal plane of the for a quantity or type of ammunition,
cruising altitude; cruising level; camera referred to the particular rescinds that order.
datum level; drop altitude; drop calibrated focal length. 01 Dec 1974
height; elevation; height1; high 01 Mar 1973
altitude; minimum safe altitude; cannibalize / cannibaliser
pressure-altitude; transition altitude; camera cycling rate / vitesse de To remove serviceable assemblies,
transition level. prises de vues sub-assemblies or components from
01 Mar 1973 The frequency with which camera a repairable or serviceable item of
frames are exposed, expressed as equipment in order to install them on
calibrated focal length / distance cycles per second. another.
focale mesurée 01 Nov 1975 Related term(s): salvage2.
An adjusted value of the equivalent 04 Oct 2000
focal length, so computed as to camera magazine / magasin
equalize the positive and negative A removable part of a camera in cannot observe / ne suis pas en
values of distortion over the entire which the unexposed and exposed mesure d’observer
field used in a camera. portions of film are contained. A type of fire control which indicates
Related term(s): equivalent focal Related term(s): cassette. that the observer or spotter will be
length; focal length; nominal focal 01 Mar 1973 unable to adjust fire, but believes a
length. target exists at the given location
01 Mar 1973 camera nadir and is of sufficient importance to
Preferred term: photo nadir. justify firing upon it without
call for fire / demande de tir adjustment or observation.
A request for fire containing data camera window / hublot de prise 01 Mar 1977
necessary for obtaining the required de vue
fire on a target. A window in the camera capsule1 / capsule1
Related term(s): on call; on-call compartment through which A sealed pressurized cabin for
mission. photographs are taken. extremely high altitude or space
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973 flight which provides an acceptable
environment for man, animal or
call sign / indicatif d’appel camouflage / camouflage equipment.
The use of natural or artificial 01 Mar 1973
C/S
Any combination of characters or material on personnel, objects or
tactical positions with the aim of capsule2 / capsule2
pronounceable words, which
confusing, misleading or evading An ejectable sealed cabin having
identifies a communication facility, a
the enemy. automatic devices for safe return of
command, an authority, an activity,
Related term(s): the occupants to the surface.
or a unit; used primarily for
countersurveillance. 01 Mar 1973
establishing and maintaining
communications. 01 Dec 1977
Related term(s): collective call sign; captive firing / essai au banc
indefinite call sign; international call camouflage detection A firing test of short duration,
sign; net call sign; tactical call sign; photography / photographie conducted with the missile
visual call sign; voice call sign. anticamouflage propulsion system operating while
01 Mar 1973 Photography utilizing a special type secured to a test stand.
of film (usually infrared) designed for 01 Mar 1973
camera axis / axe focal the detection of camouflage.
Related term(s): false colour film. cardinal point effect / effet de
An imaginary line through the optical
centre of the lens perpendicular to 01 Dec 1974 renforcement d’échos
the negative photo plane. normal impact effect
01 Mar 1973 camouflet / camouflet The increased intensity of a line or
The resulting cavity in a deep group of returns on the radarscope
camera axis direction / direction underground burst when there is no occurring when the radar beam is
rupture of the surface. perpendicular to the rectangular
de prise de vue
01 Mar 1973 surface of a line or group of similarly
Direction on the horizontal plane of
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01 Mar 1973 radiant image by two or more of engagement.
stages. 20 Jun 2006
cargo / cargaison 01 Nov 1975
Commodities and supplies in transit. C-day / jour C
Related term(s): air cargo; controlled cassette / chargeur The day on which deployment for an
dangerous air cargo; dangerous In photography, a reloadable operation commences or is due to
cargo; essential supply; general air container for either unexposed or commence.
cargo; immediately vital cargo; exposed sensitized materials which Related term(s): D-day; E-day; F-
restricted dangerous air cargo; may be removed from the camera or hour; G-day; G-hour; H-hour; L-
unwanted cargo; valuable cargo. darkroom equipment under hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T-hour,
01 Mar 1981 lightened conditions. Y-hour.
Related term(s): camera magazine. 26 Aug 2009
cargo sling / élingue de 01 Mar 1973
suspension cease engagement / cessez
A strap, chain, or other material casualty / perte l’engagement
used to hold cargo items securely With regard to the personnel In air defence, a fire control order
which are to be hoisted, lowered, or system, a person who is lost to an used to direct units to stop the firing
suspended. organization by reason of having sequence against a designated
01 Mar 1973 been declared dead, wounded, target. Missiles already in flight will
injured, diseased, detained, continue to intercept.
carpet bombing / bombardement captured or missing. Related term(s): engage; hold fire.
en tapis Related term(s): battle casualty; 01 Jul 1983
The progressive distribution of a died of wounds received in action;
mass bomb load upon an area killed in action; non-battle casualty; cease loading / ne pas recharger
defined by designated boundaries, in wounded in action. In artillery and naval fire support, the
such manner as to inflict damage to MCMedSB, 14 May 2013 command used during firing of two
all portions thereof. or more rounds to indicate the
01 Mar 1973 casualty staging unit / unité de suspension of inserting rounds into
transit des malades et blessés the weapon.
carriage CSU 01 Mar 1973
Preferred term: gun carriage. A medical unit caring for in-transit
patients under medical personnel celestial sphere / sphère céleste
carrier air group / groupe aérien supervision. An imaginary sphere of infinite
embarqué Related term(s): in-transit radius concentric with the earth, on
CAG evacuation facility. which all celestial bodies except the
A group of aircraft squadrons placed 22 Jun 2004 earth are imagined to be projected.
under a single command for 01 Mar 1973
administrative and tactical control of catapult / catapulte
operations from an aircraft carrier. A structure which provides an central air data computer /
04 Oct 2000 auxiliary source of thrust to a missile centrale de bord
or aircraft; must combine the air data computer
carrier striking force / force functions of directing and A device which computes altitude,
aéronavale de projection de accelerating the missile during its vertical speed, air speed and Mach
travel on the catapult; serves the number from inputs of pitot and
puissance
same functions for a missile as does static pressure and temperature.
CARSTRIKFOR
a gun tube for a shell. 01 Mar 1981
A naval task force composed of one
01 Mar 1973
or more aircraft carriers, supporting
combatant ships and submarines, centralized control1 / contrôle
capable of conducting offensive caution area / zone à restrictions centralisé1
operations. An air space of defined dimensions The retention of authority by a
22 Jan 2010 within which restrictions to the flight commander to direct actions to
of aircraft may exist at specified achieve his objectives.
times. Related term(s): decentralized
cartesian coordinates /
01 Mar 1973 execution.
coordonnées cartésiennes
A coordinate system in which 22 Jun 2004
caveat / restriction
locations of points in space are
In NATO operations, any limitation, centralized control2 / contrôle
expressed by reference to three
restriction or constraint by a nation centralisé2
mutually perpendicular planes,
on its military forces or civilian In air defence, the control mode
called coordinate planes. The three
elements under NATO command whereby a higher echelon makes
planes intersect in three straight
and control or otherwise available to direct target assignments to fire
lines called coordinate axes.
NATO, that does not permit NATO units.
Related term(s): coordinates.
commanders to deploy and employ Related term(s): decentralized
01 Mar 1973
these assets fully in line with the control.
approved operation plan. 22 Jun 2004
cascade image intensifier /
Note: A caveat may apply inter alia
amplificateur d’images à to freedom of movement within the
plusieurs étages central planning team
joint operations area and/or to Preferred term : core planning team
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centre of burst 01 Mar 1973 01 Nov 1975
Preferred term: mean point of
impact. chalk number / numéro-repère charge1 / charge1
The number given to a complete A given quantity of explosive, either
centre of gravity / centre de gravité load and to the transporting carrier. in bulk or contained in a bomb, a
COG Related term(s): chalk commander; projectile, a mine or similar device,
Characteristics, capabilities or chalk troops. or used as a propellant.
localities from which a nation, an 01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): primed charge;
alliance, a military force or other priming charge; shaped charge.
grouping derives its freedom of chalk troops / troupe numérotée 22 Jun 2004
action, physical strength or will to A load of troops defined by a
fight. particular chalk number. charge2 / charge2
25 Sep 1998 Related term(s): chalk commander; A quantity of explosives prepared for
chalk number. demolition purposes.
centre of gravity limits / limites de 01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): booster2; cutting
centrage charge; cratering charge; inert filling.
The limits within which an aircraft's challenge / procédé 22 Jun 2004
centre of gravity must lie to ensure d’identification
safe flight. The centre of gravity of Any process carried out by one unit charged demolition target /
the loaded aircraft must be within or person with the object of ouvrage miné
these limits at take-off, in the air, ascertaining the friendly or hostile A demolition target on which all
and on landing. In some cases, character or identity of another. charges have been placed and
take-off and landing limits may also Related term(s): countersign; which is in the state of readiness,
be specified. password; reply. either state 1 - safe, or state 2 -
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973 armed.
Related term(s): state of readiness -
certification / certification change of operational control / state 1 - safe; state of readiness -
The process of officially recognizing changement de contrôle state 2 - armed.
that organizations, individuals, opérationnel 01 Oct 1992
materiel or systems meet defined CHOP
standards or criteria. The date and time (Greenwich Mean charged weapon / arme chargée
Note: In the context of military Time/Greenwich Civil Time) at which A loaded weapon, ready to fire
forces, the hierarchical relationship the responsibility for operational except for the operation of the safety
in logical sequence is: assessment, control of a force or unit passes catch, when fitted.
analysis, evaluation, validation and from one operational control Related term(s): loaded weapon;
certification. authority to another. uncharged weapon; unloaded
Related term(s): analysis1; 01 Mar 1973 weapon.
assessment; evaluation1; validation. 01 Oct 2001
02 Mar 2007 characteristic actuation
probability / probabilité charging point / prise de
certificate of security clearance caractéristique d’interception ravitaillement
Preferred term: security certificate. The average probability of a mine of filler point
a given type being actuated by one A connection on an aircraft, or
chaff / paillettes run of the sweep within the aircraft component, through which
Strips of frequency-cut metal foil, characteristic actuation width. the aircraft or aircraft component
wire, or metallized glass fibre used 01 Nov 1975 can be replenished with a specific
to reflect electromagnetic energy, commodity, e.g., oxygen, air or
usually dropped from aircraft or characteristic actuation width / hydraulic fluid, etc.
expelled from shells or rockets as a intercept caractéristique 01 Mar 1973
radar countermeasure. The width of path over which mines
01 Mar 1981 can be actuated by a single run of chart / carte spécialisée
the sweep gear. A special purpose map, generally
chain of command / chaîne de 01 Nov 1975 designed for navigation or other
commandement particular purposes, in which
command channel (admitted) characteristic detection essential map information is
The succession of commanding probability / probabilité combined with various other data
officers from a superior to a caractéristique de détection critical to the intended use.
subordinate through which The ratio of the number of mines Related term(s): aeronautical chart;
command is exercised. detected on a single run to the aeronautical plotting chart;
Related term(s): operational chain of number of mines which could have aeronautical topographic chart; map;
command. been detected within the special aeronautical chart.
31 Jan 2014 characteristic detection width. 16 Jul 1996
01 Nov 1975
chalk commander / chef de chart base / carte de base2
transport characteristic detection width / topographic base
The commander of all troops intercept caractéristique de A chart used as a primary source for
embarked under one chalk number. détection compilation or as a framework on
Related term(s): chalk number; The width of path over which mines which new detail is printed.

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Related term(s): aeronautical plotting after a previous clearing operation. The continued or periodic process of
chart; aeronautical topographic chart; 01 Dec 1976 determining whether or not a
amphibious chart; chart; combat chemical agent is present.
chart; fire capabilities chart; chemical agent / agent chimique Related term(s): chemical survey.
hydrographic chart; map; map index; A chemical substance which is 01 Feb 1988
map series; map sheet; mine warfare intended for use in military
chart; nautical plotting chart; non- operations to kill, seriously injure, or chemical operation / opération
submarine contact chart. incapacitate personnel through its chimique
01 Mar 1973 physiological effects. The term chemical warfare
excludes riot control agents, Employment of chemical agents to
chart index herbicides and substances kill, injure, or incapacitate for a
Preferred term: map index. generating smoke and flame. significant period of time, man or
Related term(s): biological agent; animals, and deny or hinder the use
chart series biological operation; biological of areas, facilities or materiel; or
Preferred term: map series. warfare; biological weapon; defence against such employment.
chemical defence; chemical dose; 01 Aug 1979
chart sheet incapacitating agent; riot control
Preferred term: map sheet. agent. chemical survey / reconnaissance
01 Dec 1993 chimique
check firing / halte au tir The directed effort to determine the
In artillery and naval fire support, a chemical, biological and nature and degree of chemical
command to cause a temporary halt radiological operation / opération hazard in an area and to delineate
in firing. chimique, biologique et nucléaire the perimeter of the hazard area.
01 Jul 1987 A collective term used only when Related term(s): chemical
referring to a combined chemical, monitoring.
checkout / vérification biological, and radiological 01 Sep 1981
systématique operation.
A sequence of functional, 01 Mar 1973 chemical warfare
operational, and calibrational tests Preferred term: chemical operation.
to determine the condition and chemical defence / défense
status of a weapon system or contre agents chimiques chop
element thereof. The methods, plans and procedures Preferred term: change of
01 Mar 1973 involved in establishing and operational control.
executing defensive measures
checkpoint1 / point de référence1 against attacks utilizing chemical chronic radiation dose / dose
A predetermined point on the agents. d’irradiation chronique
surface of the earth used as a Related term(s): chemical agent. A dose of ionising radiation received
means of controlling movement, a 01 Nov 1991 either continuously or intermittently
registration target for fire over a prolonged period.
adjustment, or reference for chemical dose / dose chimique Note: A chronic radiation dose may
location. The amount of chemical agent, be high enough to cause radiation
Related term(s): contact point1. expressed in milligrams, that is sickness and death but if it is
01 Mar 1973 taken or absorbed by the body. received at a low dose rate, a
Related term(s): biological agent; significant portion of the acute
checkpoint2 / point de référence2 biological operation; biological cellular damage may be repaired.
Geographical location on land or warfare; biological weapon; Related term(s): acute radiation
water above which the position of an chemical agent; chemical defence; dose; radiation dose; radiation dose
aircraft in flight may be determined incapacitating agent; riot control rate.
by observation or by electrical agent. 22 Jan 2010
means. 01 Feb 1988
01 Mar 1973 chuffing / toux d’une fusée
chemical horn / corne chimique The characteristic of some rockets
checkpoint3 / centre d’impact Hertz-Horn to burn intermittently and with an
Centre of impact; a burst centre. In naval mine warfare, a mine horn irregular noise.
01 Mar 1973 containing an electric battery, the 01 Mar 1973
electrolyte for which is in a glass
checkpoint4 / poste de contrôle tube protected by a thin metal sheet. circling approach / approche
de la circulation 01 Nov 1975 indirecte
A place where military police check An extension of an instrument
vehicular or pedestrian traffic in chemical mine / mine chimique approach procedure which provides
order to enforce circulation control A mine containing a chemical agent for visual circling of the aerodrome
measures and other laws, orders designed to kill, injure, or prior to landing.
and regulations. incapacitate personnel or to [ICAO]
01 Mar 1973 contaminate materiel or terrain. Related term(s): minimum descent
Related term(s): mine1. height.
check sweeping / dragage de 01 Aug 1976 04 Oct 2000
vérification
In naval mine warfare, sweeping to chemical monitoring / veille circular error probable / écart
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CEP classification. A form of aircraft mission control in


An indicator of the accuracy of a which the aircraft is continuously
missile/projectile, used as a factor in cleansing station controlled for altitude, speed and
determining probable damage to a Preferred term: decontamination heading, to a position from which
target. It is the radius of a circle station. the mission can be accomplished.
within which half of the Related term(s): air interception;
missiles/projectiles are expected to clearance diving / déminage par broadcast-controlled air interception;
fall. plongeur close-controlled air interception.
Related term(s): convoy dispersal The process involving the use of 01 Nov 1990
point; delivery error; deviation2; divers for locating, identifying and
dispersion6; dispersion error. disposing of mines. close-controlled air interception /
01 Mar 1973 01 Aug 1976 interception aérienne en contrôle
serré
civil defence / défense civile clearance rate / vitesse de An interception in which the
CD déblaiement interceptor is continuously controlled
The mobilization, organization and The area which would be cleared to a position from which the target is
direction of the civil population per unit time with a stated minimum within visual range or radar contact.
designed to minimize by passive percentage clearance, using specific Related term(s): air interception;
measures the effects of hostile minehunting and/or minesweeping broadcast-controlled air interception;
action against all aspects of civil life. procedures. close control.
Related term(s): civil protection. 01 Aug 1976 01 Mar 1973
29 Aug 2011
clearway / prolongement dégagé closed area / zone fermée
civil disturbance / troubles A defined rectangular area on the A designated area in or over which
publics ground or water at the end of a passage of any kind is prohibited.
Group acts of violence and disorder runway in the direction of take-off Related term(s): air surface zone;
prejudicial to public law and order. and under control of the competent danger area; prohibited area2;
01 Mar 1973 authority, selected or prepared as a restricted area1,2,3.
suitable area over which an aircraft 01 Mar 1973
civilianization / civilarisation may make a portion of its initial
The transfer of responsibilities, climb to a specified height. close support / appui rapproché
functions or posts from military 01 Jul 1980 CS
personnel to civilian staff. That action of the supporting force
31 Jan 2014 clear weather air defence fighter / against targets or objectives which
chasseur de défense aérienne are sufficiently near the supported
civil-military cooperation / temps clair force as to require detailed
coopération civilo-militaire A fighter aircraft with equipment and integration or coordination of the
CIMIC weapons which enable it to engage supporting action with the fire,
The coordination and cooperation, in airborne targets by day and by night, movement, or other actions of the
support of the mission, between the but in clear weather conditions only. supported force.
NATO Commander and civil actors, Related term(s): all weather air Related term(s): cross-servicing;
including the national population and defence fighter; day air defence mutual support; support.
local authorities, as well as fighter; interceptor; fighter; fighter 01 Mar 1973
international, national and non- interceptor.
governmental organizations and 01 Oct 1984 close supporting fire / tir d’appui
agencies. rapproché
14 Oct 2002 climb mode / montée automatique Fire placed on enemy troops,
In a flight control system, a control weapons, or positions which,
civil protection / protection civile mode in which aircraft climb is because of their proximity present
Activities undertaken by emergency automatically controlled to a the most immediate and serious
services to protect populations, predetermined programme. threat to the supported unit.
properties, infrastructure and the 01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): fire3; supporting
environment from the consequences fire.
of natural and technological close air support / appui aérien 01 Mar 1973
disasters and other emergencies. rapproché
Related term(s): civil defence. CAS closure minefield / champ de
29 Aug 2011 Air action against hostile targets mines d’interdiction
which are in close proximity to In naval mine warfare, a minefield
clandestine operation / opération friendly forces and which require which is planned to present such a
clandestine detailed integration of each air threat that water-borne shipping is
discreet operation (deprecated) mission with the fire and movement prevented from moving.
An operation planned or conducted of those forces. Related term(s): minefield2.
in such a way as to assure its Related term(s): immediate air 01 Aug 1976
secrecy or concealment. support; indirect air support; on- call
30 Jan 2012 mission; preplanned air support; cloud amount / couverture
tactical air support. nuageuse
classification of bridges and 01 Mar 1973 cloud cover
vehicles The proportion of sky obscured by
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covered. of a radio ground wave as it passes Related term(s): intelligence;


01 Jul 1980 from land to sea or from sea to land. intelligence cycle.
Related term(s): shore line effect. 01 Nov 1990
cloud cover 01 Mar 1973
Preferred term: cloud amount. collection plan / plan de
cocooning / coconisation recherche
cluster1 / grappe1 plastic spray packaging CP
Fireworks signal in which a group of An operation consisting in covering A plan for collecting information
stars burns at the same time. equipment with a wrapping to protect from all available sources to meet
01 Mar 1981 it against the action of atmospheric intelligence requirements and for
factors. transforming those requirements
cluster2 / grappe2 01 Oct 2001 into orders and requests to
Group of bombs released together. appropriate agencies.
A cluster usually consists of code word1 / mot-code1 Related term(s): information;
fragmentation or incendiary bombs. A word which has been assigned a information requirement; intelligence
01 Mar 1981 classification and a classified cycle.
meaning to safeguard intentions and 01 Jul 1993
cluster3 / grappe3 information regarding a classified
Two or more parachutes for plan or operation. collective call sign / indicatif
dropping light or heavy loads. 01 Aug 1976 d’appel collectif
01 Mar 1981 Any call sign which represents two
code word2 / mot-code2 or more facilities, commands,
cluster4 /grappe4 A cryptonym used to identify authorities, or units. The collective
In land mine warfare, a component sensitive intelligence data. call sign for any of these includes
of a pattern-laid minefield. It may be 01 Aug 1976 the commander thereof and all
antitank, anti-personnel or mixed. It subordinate commanders therein.
consists of one to five mines and no collapse depth / immersion Related term(s): call sign; indefinite
more than one antitank mine. d’écrasement call sign; international call sign; net
01 Mar 1981 The design depth, referenced to the call sign; tactical call sign; visual call
axis of the pressure hull, beyond sign; voice call sign.
cluster5 / grappe5 which the hull structure or hull 01 Mar 1973
In minehunting, designates a group penetrations are presumed to suffer
of mine-like contacts. catastrophic failure to the point of collective chemical, biological,
01 Mar 1981 total collapse. radiological and nuclear
01 Mar 1981 protection / protection chimique,
cluster6 / grappe6 biologique, radiologique et
In naval mine warfare, a number of collateral damage / dommages nucléaire collective - protection
mines laid in close proximity to each collatéraux nucléaire, radiologique,
other as a pattern or coherent unit. Inadvertent casualties and biologique et chimique collective
They may be of mixed types. destruction in civilian areas caused COLPRO
01 Mar 1981 by military operations. Protection provided to a group of
17 Jan 2005 individuals in a chemical, biological,
cluster7 / groupe énergétique
radiological and nuclear
Two or more engines coupled collation / regroupement environment, which permits
together so as to function as one In intelligence usage, a step in the relaxation of individual chemical,
power unit. processing phase of the intelligence biological, radiological and nuclear
01 Mar 1981 cycle in which the grouping together protection.
of related items of information 26 Aug 2009
cluster bomb unit / arme à provides a record of events and
dispersion facilitates further processing. collimating mark / repère de fond
CBU Related term(s): intelligence cycle. de chambre
An expendable aircraft store 01 Feb 1988
fiducial mark
composed of a dispenser and
An index mark, rigidly connected
submunitions. collection / recherche
with the camera body, which forms
Related term(s): dispenser; Related term(s): intelligence cycle. an image on the negative. This
submunition. 01 Mar 1973 image is used to determine the
04 Oct 2000
position of the optical centre or
collection agency principal point of the imagery.
coarse mine / mine coriace Preferred term: agency. 01 Mar 1973
In naval mine warfare, a relatively
insensitive influence mine. collection management / gestion collocation / colocalisation
Related term(s): mine2. de la recherche The physical placement of two or
01 Nov 1975 In intelligence usage, the process of more detachments, units,
converting intelligence requirements organizations, or facilities at a
coastal refraction / réfraction into collection requirements, specifically defined location.
côtière establishing, tasking or coordinating 18 Feb 2015
land effect with appropriate collection sources
shore line effect or agencies, monitoring results and column cover / couverture de
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Cover of a column by aircraft in and showing detailed hydrography combat load / charge de combat
radio contact therewith, providing for and topography in the coastal belt. CL
its protection by reconnaissance Related term(s): amphibious chart; The total warlike stores carried by
and/or attack of air or ground targets chart. an aircraft.
which threaten the column. 01 Oct 1980 Related term(s): aircraft store; airlift
Related term(s): airborne alert; capability; airlift requirement; load;
alert2; coverage; fighter cover; combat control team / équipe de transport capacity.
screen1. guidage au sol 22 Jun 2004
01 Mar 1973 CCT
A team of specially trained combat loading / chargement de
column formation / formation en personnel who can be airdropped to combat
ligne de file provide local air traffic control and to The arrangement of personnel and
A formation in which elements are advise on all aspects of landing, the stowage of equipment and
placed one behind the other. airdrop, and/or extraction zone supplies in a manner designed to
Related term(s): trail formation; requirements. conform to the anticipated tactical
transport stream. 22 Jan 2010 operation of the organization
01 Mar 1973 embarked. Each individual item is
combat day of supply / journée de stowed so that it can be unloaded at
column gap / créneau combat the required time.
The space between two consecutive CDOS Related term(s): embarkation;
elements proceeding on the same The total amount of supplies loading; selective loading.
route. It can be calculated in units of required to support one day of
length or in units of time measured combat, calculated by applying the combat patrol / patrouille de
from the rear of one element to the intensity factor to a standard day of combat
front of the following element. supply. fighting patrol
01 Dec 1979 Related term(s): standard day of For ground forces, a tactical unit
supply. sent out from the main body to
column length / longueur 22 Jan 2010 engage in independent fighting;
d’encombrement detachment assigned to protect the
The length of the roadway occupied combat identification / front, flank, or rear of the main body
by a column or a convoy in identification au combat by fighting if necessary.
movement. The use of identification measures to Related term(s): air defence area;
Related term(s): road space. reduce friendly fire and increase the bridgehead line; combat air patrol;
01 Oct 1980 operational effectiveness of forces objective; objective area; offshore
and weapon systems. patrol; patrol; reconnaissance patrol;
combat air patrol / patrouille Related term(s): identification1. standing patrol; target1.
aérienne de combat 05 Sep 2007 01 Mar 1982
CAP
An aircraft patrol provided over an combat information / combat power / puissance de
objective area, the force protected, renseignement brut de combat combat
the critical area of a combat zone, or That frequently perishable data The total means of destructive
in an air defence area, for the gathered in combat by, or reported and/or disruptive force which a
purpose of intercepting and directly to, units which may be military unit/formation can apply
destroying hostile aircraft before they immediately used in battle or in against the opponent at a given
reach their targets. assessing the situation. Relevant time.
Related term(s): air defence area; data will simultaneously enter 01 Aug 1974
bridgehead line; combat patrol; intelligence reporting channels.
objective; objective area; offshore 01 Aug 1982 combat readiness
patrol; patrol; reconnaissance patrol; Preferred term: combat-ready1,2.
standing patrol; target1. combat information centre /
04 Oct 2000 centre d’information de combat combat-ready1 / prêt au combat1
action information centre As applied to organizations or
combat-available aircraft / aéronef equipment: available for combat
CIC
disponible pour le combat The agency in a ship or aircraft operations.
An aircraft capable of fulfilling its manned and equipped to collect, 09 Jan 1996
normally assigned mission. It will display, evaluate, and disseminate
have its primary weapon system tactical information for the use of the combat-ready2 / prêt au combat2
serviceable but may require to be embarked flag officer, commanding As applied to personnel: qualified to
fuelled, armed or have combat- officer, and certain control agencies. carry out combat operations in the
ready crews. Certain control, assistance and unit to which they are assigned.
Related term(s): combat-ready coordination functions may be 09 Jan 1996
aircraft. delegated by command to the
01 Dec 1993 combat information centre. combat-ready aircraft / aéronef
Related term(s): air defence control prêt au combat
combat chart / carte de combat centre. A combat-available aircraft which is
A special naval chart, at a scale of 01 Mar 1973 fuelled, armed and has a combat-
1:50.000, designed for naval fire ready aircrew available.
support and close air support during Related term(s): combat-available
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01 Dec 1993 influences received either single individual.


simultaneously or at a 29 May 2002
combat search and rescue / predetermined interval.
recherche et sauvetage de Related term(s): firing circuit1,2. command4 / commander2
combat 25 Sep 1998 To dominate an area or situation.
CSAR 29 May 2002
The detection, location, identification combination firing circuit / circuit
and rescue of downed aircrew in combiné de mise de feu command5 / commander1
hostile territory in time of crisis or An assembly comprising two To exercise command.
war and, when appropriate, isolated independent firing systems, one Related term(s): administrative
military personnel in distress, who non-electric and one electric, so that control; full command; functional
are trained and equipped to receive the firing of either system will command; national command;
combat search and rescue support. detonate all charges. operational command.
Related term(s): search and rescue. Related term(s): dual firing circuit. 29 May 2002
01 Oct 2003 01 Mar 1981
command and control
combat service support / soutien combination influence mine / communication system / système
logistique du combat mine à influences combinées de communication de
CSS combined influence mine commandement et de contrôle
The support provided to combat A mine designed to actuate only C2CS
forces, primarily in the fields of when two or more different A communication system which
administration and logistics. influences are received either conveys information between
09 Nov 1990 simultaneously or in a military authorities for command and
predetermined order. control purposes.
combat support / appui tactique 01 Nov 1994 29 May 2002
CS
Fire support and operational combined command and control protection /
assistance provided to combat Preferred term: multinational. protection du commandement et
elements. du contrôle
01 Nov 1994 combined force The defensive aspect of command
Preferred term: multinational force. and control warfare aimed at
combat survival / mesure de preventing an adversary from
survie en zone de combat combined influence mine influencing, degrading or destroying
Those measures to be taken by Preferred term: combination friendly command and control
service personnel when involuntarily influence mine. capabilities.
separated from friendly forces in Related term(s): command and
combat, including procedures combined joint operation control warfare; counter-command
relating to individual survival, Preferred term: multinational joint and control.
evasion, escape, and conduct after operation 29 May 2002
capture.
01 Mar 1973 combined operation command and control system /
Preferred term: multinational système de commandement et de
combat zone1 / zone de combat1 operation contrôle
CZ C2S
That area required by combat forces combustor / dispositif combustor An assembly of equipment, methods
for the conduct of operations. A name generally assigned to the and procedures and, if necessary,
Related term(s): communication combination of flame holder or personnel, that enables
zone. stabilizer, igniter, combustion commanders and their staffs to
01 Jul 1983 chamber, and injection system of a exercise command and control.
ramjet or gas turbine. Related term(s): communication and
combat zone2 / zone de combat2 01 Mar 1973 information systems; communication
CZ system; information system; NATO
The territory forward of the army command1 / commandement1 consultation, command and control
group rear boundary. It is divided The authority vested in an individual systems.
into: of the armed forces for the direction, 14 Oct 2002
a. The forward combat zone, coordination, and control of military
comprising the territory forward of forces. command and control warfare /
the corps rear boundary. 29 May 2002 guerre du commandement et du
b. The rear combat zone, usually contrôle
comprising the territory between the command2 / commandement2 C2W
corps rear boundary and the army An order given by a commander; CCW (deprecated)
group rear boundary. that is, the will of the commander The integrated use of all military
Related term(s): communication expressed for the purpose of capabilities including operations
zone. bringing about a particular action. security, deception, psychological
01 Jul 1983 29 May 2002 operations, electronic warfare and
physical destruction, supported by all-
combination circuit / mise de feu command3 / commandement3 source intelligence and
combinée A unit, group of units, organization communication and information
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influence, degrade or destroy an The latest date, calculated from G-


adversary's command and control day, established by the theatre commercial off-the-shelf /
capabilities while protecting friendly commander, on which forces are commercial sur étagère
command and control capabilities required to be complete in their final COTS
against similar actions. destination and organized to meet Pertaining to a commercially
Related term(s): command and the commander's operational marketed product which is readily
control protection; counter-command requirement. available for procurement and
and control. Related term(s): designation of days normally used without modification.
04 Oct 2000 and hours; latest arrival date. Related terms: government off-the-
29 May 2002 shelf; NATO off-the-shelf.
command axis / axe de 26 Aug 2014
déplacement des postes de command guidance / guidage
commandement télécommandé commodity loading / chargement
A line along which a headquarters A guidance system wherein séparé par produit
will move. intelligence transmitted to the A method of loading in which
01 Mar 1973 missile from an outside source various types of cargoes are loaded
causes the missile to traverse a together, such as ammunition,
command channel directed flight path. rations, or boxed vehicles, in order
Preferred term: chain of command. 01 Mar 1973 that each commodity can be
discharged without disturbing the
command controlled stocks / command net / réseau de others.
stocks contrôlés par un commandement Related term(s): allowable load;
commandement A communication network which block stowage loading; combat
Stocks which are placed at the connects an echelon of command loading; embarkation; horizontal
disposal of a designated NATO with some or all of its subordinate loading; loading; selective loading;
commander in order to provide him echelons for the purpose of selective unloading; unit loading;
with a flexibility with which to command control. vertical loading.
influence the battle logistically. 01 Mar 1973
"Placed at the disposal of" implies commonality / communité
responsibility for storage, command of the sea / maîtrise de The state achieved when the same
maintenance, accounting, rotation or l’espace maritime doctrine, procedures or equipment
turnover, physical security and The freedom to use the sea and to are used.
subsequent transportation to a deny its use to an adversary in the Related term(s): common user item;
particular battle area. sub-surface, surface and above- compatibility; force interoperability,
01 Mar 1984 water environments. interchangeability; interoperability;
Related term(s): sea control; sea military interoperability;
command destruct signal / signal denial. standardization.
de destruction télécommandé 13 Dec 1999 CS, 04 Oct 2000
A signal used to operate
intentionally the destruction signal in command post / poste de common infrastructure /
a missile. commandement infrastructure commune
01 Mar 1973 CP Infrastructure essential to the
In operations or exercises, a training of NATO forces or to the
command-detonated munition / location from which command is implementation of NATO operational
munition télécommandée exercised. plans which, owing to its degree of
A munition that is deliberately and Related term(s): exercise common use or interest and its
remotely detonated by the person in 31 Aug 2012 compliance with criteria laid down
control of that munition. from time to time by the North
01 Oct 2003 command post exercise / exercice Atlantic Council, is commonly
de poste de commandement financed by NATO members.
command ejection system / CPX Related term(s): bilateral
système d’éjection commandée An exercise in which the forces are infrastructure; national
Related term(s): ejection systems; simulated, involving the infrastructure.
independent ejection system; commander, his staff, and 01 Mar 1973
sequenced ejection system. communications within and between
01 Mar 1981 headquarters. common user item / article
Related term(s): exercise; field d’usage commun
commander / commandant exercise. An item of an interchangeable
COM 01 Nov 1983 nature which is in common use by
Related term(s): executing two or more nations or services of a
commander; exercise commander; command select ejection system / nation.
national command; national force système d’éjection à commande Related term(s): commonality;
commander; national territorial sélective compatibility; force interoperability,
commander. Related term(s): ejection systems. interchangeability; interoperability;
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1981 military interoperability;
standardization.
commander’s required date / date commercial loading 01 Jul 1982
exigée par le commandant Preferred term: administrative
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communication and information Related term(s): command and interoperability; military


systems / systèmes d’information control system; communication and interoperability; standardization.
et de communication information systems; information [ISO/IEC Guide 2:1996]
CIS system; NATO consultation, CS, 04 Oct 2000
Collective term for communication command and control systems.
systems and information systems. 29 May 2002 compilation / compilation
Related term(s): command and Selection, assembly, and graphic
control system; communication communication zone / zone des presentation of all relevant
system; information system; NATO communications information required for the
consultation, command and control COMMZ preparation of a map or chart. Such
systems. Rear part of a theatre of operations information may be derived from
29 May 2002 (behind but contiguous to the other maps or charts or from other
combat zone) which contains the sources.
communication centre / centre de lines of communications, 01 Mar 1973
communication establishments for supply and
signal centre evacuation, and other agencies compilation diagram / carton des
An organization responsible for required for the immediate support références
handling and controlling and maintenance of the field forces. A diagram giving details of the
communications traffic, normally Related term(s): combat zone1,2. source material from which the map
comprising a message centre, a 01 Mar 1973 or chart has been compiled; this
cryptographic centre, and does not necessarily include
transmitting and receiving stations. comparative cover / couverture de reliability information.
Note: Transmitting and receiving comparaison Related term(s): information box;
stations are not normally located in Coverage of the same area or object reference box; reliability diagram.
the communication centre but the taken at different times, to show any 01 Mar 1973
remote controls for these facilities changes in details.
are located there. Related term(s): airborne alert; complete round / coup complet
01 Oct 2003 column cover; fighter cover; screen3. Ammunition which contains all the
13 Dec 1999 components necessary for it to
communication reporting gate / function.
seuil de compte rendu compartment marking / marquage 01 Sep 1981
CRG de soute
A geographical reference point or In an aircraft, a system of marking a component / composant
line at which merchant ships are cabin into compartments for the In logistics, a part or combination of
required to call the naval positioning of loads in accordance parts, having a specific function,
cooperation and guidance for with the weight and balance which can be installed or replaced
shipping organization in order to requirements. only as an entity.
establish initial contact or to update 01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): assembly; base1;
previous information. deployment operating base;
Related term(s): merchant ship; compass direction / direction de emergency fleet operating base;
naval cooperation and guidance for compas equipment; establishment1; part;
shipping. The horizontal direction expressed sub-assembly; supplies; unit
02 Mar 2007 as an angular distance measured equipment.
clockwise from compass north. 01 Mar 1992
communications intelligence / 01 Mar 1973
renseignement transmissions component command1 /
COMINT compass north / nord du compas commandement de composante1
Intelligence derived from The uncorrected direction indicated CC
electromagnetic communications and by the north seeking end of a In the NATO military command
communication systems by other compass needle. structure, a third-level command
than intended recipients or users. Related term(s): magnetic north. organization with specific air,
01 Oct 2001 01 Mar 1973 maritime or land capabilities that is
responsible for operational planning
communication system / système compass rose / rose du compas and conduct of subordinate
de communication A graduated circle, usually marked operations as directed by the NATO
in degrees, indicating directions and commander.
An assembly of equipment, methods
printed or inscribed on an Related term(s): component
and procedures and, if necessary,
personnel, organized to accomplish appropriate medium. commander1; NATO strategic
information transfer functions. 01 Mar 1973 commander.
Notes: 15 Jan 2008
1. A communication system compatibility / compatibilité
provides communication between its The suitability of products, component command2 /
users and may embrace processes or services for use commandement de composante2
transmission systems, switching together under specific conditions to CC
systems and user systems. fulfil relevant requirements without A functional component command
2. A communication system may causing unacceptable interactions. or environmental component
also include storage or processing Related term(s): commonality; command responsible for the
functions in support of information common user item; force planning and conduct of a maritime,
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as part of a joint force. Action taken to disrupt, deny, objectives.


MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014 degrade or destroy information 14 Oct 2002
resident in a computer and/or
component commander1 / computer network, or the computer cone of silence / cône de silence
commandant de composante1 and/or computer network itself. An inverted cone-shaped space
CC Note: A computer network attack is a directly over the aerial towers of
A single-service or functional type of cyber attack. some forms of radio beacons in
component commander at the third 22 Jan 2010 which signals are unheard or greatly
level of the NATO military command reduced in volume.
structure. computer network exploitation / Related term(s): beacon; fan marker
Related term(s): component exploitation de réseau beacon; radio beacon; Z-marker
command1; NATO strategic informatique beacon.
commander. CNE 01 Mar 1973
29 May 2002 Action taken to make use of a
computer or computer network, as conflict prevention / prévention
component commander2 / well as the information hosted des conflits
commandant de composante2 therein, in order to gain advantage. A peace support operation
CC 17 Jan 2005 employing complementary
A designated commander diplomatic, civil, and - when
responsible for the planning and concentrated fire1 / tir de necessary - military means, to
conduct of a maritime, land, air, concentration1 monitor and identify the causes of
special or other operation as part of a The fire of the batteries of two or conflict, and take timely action to
joint force. more ships directed against a single prevent the occurrence, escalation,
29 May 2002 target. or resumption of hostilities.
01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): peacebuilding;
component life / durée de vie d’un peace enforcement; peacekeeping;
composant concentrated fire2 / tir de peacemaking; peace support; peace
The period of normal usage of a concentration2 support force.
component after which the likelihood Fire from a number of weapons 14 Oct 2002
of failure sharply increases. directed at a single point or small
04 Oct 2000 area. confusion reflector / réflecteur-
01 Mar 1973 brouilleur
compound helicopter / A reflector of electromagnetic
hélicoptère hybride concentration area1 / zone de radiations used to create echoes for
A helicopter with an auxiliary concentration1 confusion purposes. Radar
propulsion system which provides An area, usually in the theatre of confusion reflectors include such
thrust in excess of that which the operations, where troops are devices as chaff, rope and corner
rotor alone could produce, thereby assembled before beginning active reflectors.
permitting increased forward operations. 01 Mar 1973
speeds; wings may or may not be 01 Mar 1973
provided to reduce the lift required conflict-related sexual and
from the rotor system. concentration area2 / zone de gender-based violence / violence
01 Dec 1976 concentration2 sexuelle et sexiste liée aux
A limited area on which a volume of conflits
compression chamber gunfire is placed within a limited conflict-related SGBV (admitted)
CC time. Any sexual and/or gender-based
Preferred term: hyperbaric chamber. 01 Mar 1973 violence against an individual or
group of individuals, used or
compromised / compromis concept / concept commissioned in relation to a crisis
Of classified matter, disclosed in In NATO concept development and or an armed conflict.
whole or in part to an unauthorized experimentation, a solution-oriented 14 Aug 2015
person or exposed to the risk of transformation idea that addresses
such disclosure. a capability shortfall or a gap. connecting route / itinéraire de
30 Jan 2012 18 Feb 2015 raccordement
A route connecting axial and/or
computed air release point / point concept of operations / concept lateral routes.
de largage calculé d’opération Related term(s): axial route;
CARP CONOPS controlled route; despatch route;
A computed air position where the A clear and concise statement of the diversion3; double flow route; lateral
first paratroop or cargo item is line of action chosen by a route; limited access route; main
released to land on a specified commander in order to accomplish supply route; open route; reserved
impact point. his given mission. route; route; route classification;
30 Jan 2012 single flow route; supervised route.
Related term(s): release point2.
01 Jun 1978
01 Mar 1973
conduct of operations / conduite
des opérations consequence management /
computer network attack / attaque
The art of directing, coordinating, gestion des conséquences
de réseaux informatiques
controlling and adjusting the actions CM
CNA
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essential services and to lessen the temporarily lost but the termination
effects of natural or man-made of track plotting is not warranted. contamination control / contrôle
disasters. 09 Jan 1996 de contamination
31 Aug 2012 The employment of policies,
contact mine / mine à contact doctrine, equipment and
console1 / console A mine detonated by physical procedures, to avoid, contain,
A long-range radio aid to navigation, contact. reduce, remove or render harmless
the emissions of which, by means of Related term(s): mine1,2. radiological, biological or chemical
their radio frequency modulation 01 Mar 1977 contaminants.
characteristics, enable bearings to 26 Aug 2009
be determinate. contact point1 / point de jonction1
01 Mar 1973 In land warfare, a point on the contingency plan / plan de
terrain, easily identifiable, where two circonstance
console2 / pupitre de commande or more units are required to make COP
A grouping of controls, indicators, contact. A plan which is developed for
and similar electronic or mechanical Related term(s): checkpoint1; control possible operations where the
equipment, used to monitor point3; coordinating point. planning factors have been
readiness of, and/or control specific 01 Dec 1976 identified or can be assumed. This
functions of, a system, such as plan is produced in as much detail
missiles check-out, countdown, or contact point2 / point de jonction2 as possible, including the resources
launch operations. In air operations, the position at needed and deployment options, as
01 Mar 1973 which a mission leader makes radio a basis for subsequent planning.
contact with an air control agency. 25 Sep 1998
consolidation of position / Related term(s): control point2;
organisation d’une position coordinating point; pull-up point; continuous fire1 / tir continu1
conquise turn-in point. Fire conducted at a normal rate
Organizing and strengthening a 01 Dec 1976 without interruption for application
newly captured position so that it of adjustment corrections or for
can be used against the enemy. contact print / tirage contact other reasons.
01 Mar 1973 A print made from a negative or a 09 Jan 1996
diapositive in direct contact with
constant of the cone / constante sensitized material. continuous fire2 / tir continu2
du cône 01 Mar 1973 In artillery and naval fire support,
For Lambert Conical Orthomorphic the procedural term used to order
projection. contact report / compte rendu de the guns to load and to fire at a
01 Mar 1973 contact specified time interval or as rapidly
amplifying report as possible consistent with
consumer logistics / logistique de initial contact report accuracy within the prescribed
consommation A report indicating any detection of maximum rate of fire for the
That part of logistics concerning the the enemy. weapon.
reception, storage, transport, 01 Dec 1979 09 Jan 1996
maintenance and disposal of
materiel, as well as the provision of contain / contenir continuous illumination fire / tir
support and services. To stop, hold, or surround the forces éclairant continu
Related term(s): acceptance trial; of the enemy or to cause the enemy A type of fire in which illuminating
production logistics. to centre his activity on a given front projectiles are fired at specified time
22 Jun 2004 and to prevent his withdrawing any intervals to provide uninterrupted
part of his forces for use elsewhere. lighting on the target or specified
consumption rate / taux de 01 Mar 1973 area.
consommation Related term(s): coordinated
The average quantity of an item container anchorage terminal / illumination fire.
consumed or expended during a terminal de mouillage pour porte- 01 Mar 1973
given time interval, expressed in conteneurs
quantities by the most appropriate CAT continuously-computed release
unit of measurement per applicable A sheltered anchorage other than a point / calcul continu du point de
stated basis. port with the appropriate facilities for largage
01 Mar 1973 the transshipment of containerized CCRP
cargo from containerships to other Solution of the weapon delivery
contact / contact vessels. release point by continuous
Any discrete airborne, surface or 03 Feb 2011 prediction of the release point for a
subsurface object detected by given set of ballistics, altitudes and
electronic, acoustic, and/or visual contamination / contamination airspeeds.
sensors. The deposit, absorption or 01 Nov 1975
16 Jul 1996 adsorption of radioactive material or
of biological or chemical agents on continuous processor / machine
contact lost / contact perdu or by structures, areas, personnel à traitement continu
A target tracking term used to or objects. Equipment which processes film or
signify that a target believed to be Related term(s): induced radiation. paper in continuous strips.
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Related term(s): administrative contrôlée


continuous strip camera / control; command2; full command; Cargo which is regarded as highly
appareil photographique à operational command; operational dangerous and which may only be
défilement continu control; tactical control. carried by cargo aircraft operating
A camera in which the film moves 01 Sep 1981 within specific safety regulations.
continuously past a slit in the focal Related term(s): cargo; dangerous
plane, producing a photograph in control and reporting centre / cargo; essential supply; general air
one unbroken length by virtue of the centre de détection et de contrôle cargo; immediately vital cargo;
continuous forward motion of the CRC restricted dangerous air cargo;
aircraft. A subordinate air control element of unwanted cargo; valuable cargo.
01 Mar 1973 the tactical air control centre from 01 Jul 1982
which radar control and warning
continuous strip imagery / bande operations are conducted within its controlled environment /
d’image continue area of responsibility. environnement contrôlé
Imagery of a strip of terrain in which Related term(s): air control. For the purposes of NATO
the image remains unbroken 01 Mar 1973 airworthiness, the environment
throughout its length, along the line where continued and continuing
of flight. control and reporting system / airworthiness requirements are
01 Aug 1976 réseau de détection et de satisfied by authorized individuals
contrôle and accredited or approved
continuous strip photography / CRS organizations using the approved
photographie en défilement An organization set up for: procedures.
continu a. early warning, tracking, and MCASB, 5 Aug 2014
Photography of a strip of terrain in recognition of aircraft and tracking
which the image remains unbroken of surface craft, and controlled exercise / exercice
throughout its length, along the line b. control of all active air defences. dirigé
of flight. It consists primarily of a chain of An exercise characterized by the
01 Mar 1973 radar reporting stations and control imposition of constraints on some or
centres and an observer all of the participating units by
contour interval / équidistance organization, together with the planning authorities with the
Difference in elevation between two necessary communication network. principal intention of provoking
adjacent contour lines. 01 Mar 1973 types of interaction.
01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): free play exercise.
control area / région de contrôle 01 Aug 1976
contour line / courbe de niveau A controlled airspace extending
A line on a map or chart connecting upwards from a specified limit controlled interception /
points of equal elevation. above the earth. interception aérienne contrôlée
01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): air control; air An aircraft intercept action wherein
controller; air traffic control centre; the friendly aircraft are controlled
contributing nation / pays airway; area control centre; control from a ground, ship, or airborne
contributeur and reporting centre; control zone; station.
CN controlled airspace; interceptor Related term(s): air interception;
A nation that takes part in a NATO controller; tactical air controller; broadcast-controlled air
operation, programme or other tactical air control centre; terminal interception; close-controlled air
activity, for which an agreed control area. interception.
contribution is payable in money or in 01 Jul 1980 01 Mar 1973
kind.
31 Aug 2012 controllable mine / mine controlled item
contrôlable Preferred term: regulated item.
control1 / contrôle A mine which after laying can be
The authority exercised by a controlled by the user, to the extent controlled mosaic / mosaïque
commander over part of the of making the mine safe or live, or contrôlée
activities of subordinate to fire the mine. A mosaic corrected for scale,
organizations, or other Related term(s): mine1,2. rectified and laid to ground control
organizations not normally under 01 Nov 1991 to provide an accurate
his command, that encompasses representation of distances and
the responsibility for implementing controlled airspace / espace direction.
orders or directives. aérien contrôlé Related term(s): mosaic;
30 Jan 2012 An airspace of defined dimensions rectification.
within which air traffic control 01 Mar 1973
control2 / réseau de points de service is provided to controlled
contrôle flights. controlled passing / croisement
In mapping, charting and Related term(s): air control; control contrôlé
photogrammetry, a collective term area; control zone; terminal control A traffic movement procedure
for a system of marks or objects on area. whereby two lines of traffic travelling
the earth or on a map or a 01 Mar 1973 in opposite directions are enabled
photograph, whose positions or to traverse alternately a point or
elevations, or both, have been or controlled dangerous air cargo / section of route which can take only
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01 Mar 1973 command or request used in a call dislocation d’un convoi


for fire to indicate that the The position at sea where a convoy
controlled port / port contrôlé observer/spotter desires the planes breaks up, each ship proceeding
A harbour or anchorage at which of fire to intersect at a point. independently thereafter.
entry and departure, assignment of 01 Mar 1982 Related term(s): circular error
berths, and traffic within the harbour probable; delivery error; dispersion
or anchorage are controlled by convergence / convergence error; disposition2.
military authorities. Related term(s): convergence 01 Jun 1978
01 Mar 1973 factor; grid convergence; grid
convergence factor; map convoy escort / escorte de convoi
controlled route / itinéraire convergence; true convergence. An escort to protect a convoy of
réglementé 01 Mar 1973 vehicles from being scattered,
A route, the use of which is subject destroyed or capturede.
to traffic or movement restrictions, convergence factor / facteur de Related term(s): escort1,3.
which may be supervised. convergence 01 Mar 1979
Related term(s): route. The ratio of the angle between any
01 Jun 1984 two meridians on the chart to their convoy joiner
actual change of longitude. Preferred term: joiner
control point1 / point de Related term(s): convergence; grid
référence3 convergence; grid convergence convoy leaver
A point located by ground survey factor; map convergence; true Preferred term: leaver
with which a corresponding point on convergence.
a photograph is matched as a 01 Mar 1973 convoy route / route de convoi
check, in marking mosaics. The specific route assigned to each
Related term(s): contact point1; field conversion angle / angle de convoy by the appropriate routing
control; ground control. conversion authority.
01 Mar 1973 The angle between a great circle 01 Mar 1973
(orthodromic) bearing and a rhumb
control point2 / point repère line (loxodromic) bearing of a point, convoy schedule / plan de
A position marked by a buoy, boat, measured at a common origin. convois
aircraft, electronic device, 01 Mar 1973 Planned convoy sailings showing
conspicuous terrain feature, or the shipping lanes, assembly, and
other identifiable object which is convoy1 / convoi1 terminal areas, scheduled speed,
given a name or number and used Cvy and sailing interval.
as an aid to navigation or control of A number of merchant ships or 01 Mar 1979
ships, boats, or aircraft. naval auxiliaries, or both, usually
Related term(s): contact point2. escorted by warships and/or convoy title / baptême de convoi
01 Mar 1973 aircraft, or a single merchant ship or A combination of letters and
naval auxiliary under surface escort, numbers that gives the port of
control point3 / poste de contrôle assembled and organized for the departure and arrival, speed, and
CP purpose of passage together. serial number of each convoy.
A position along a military route Related term(s): naval supervision 01 Oct 1978
manned by personnel with delegated of merchant ships.
responsibility and authority for the 01 Mar 1973 coordinated attack / attaque
supervision and control of military coordonnée
movements and the provision of convoy2 / convoi2 A carefully, planned and executed
support to the troops. Cvy offensive action in which the various
Related term(s): contact point1; field A group of vehicles organized for elements of a command are
control. the purpose of control and orderly employed in such a manner as to
03 Feb 2011 movement with or without escort utilize their powers to the greatest
protection. advantage to the command as a
control zone / zone de contrôle 01 Mar 1973 whole.
CTZ 01 Mar 1973
A controlled airspace extending convoy assembly port / port de
upwards from the surface of the rassemblement de convois coordinated draft plan / projet de
earth to a specified upper limit. A port from which convoys sail. plan coordonné
Related term(s): air control; airway; 08 Aug 2008 A plan for which a draft plan has
control area; controlled airspace; been coordinated with the nations
terminal control area. convoy commodore / commodore involved. It may be used for future
01 Jul 1980 de convoi planning and exercises and may be
A naval officer, or master of one of implemented during an emergency.
conventional weapon / arme the ships in a convoy, designated to Related term(s): draft plan; final
conventionelle command the convoy, subject to the plan; initial draft plan; operation
A weapon that is neither chemical, orders of the officer in tactical plan.
biological, radiological nor nuclear. command. If no surface escort is 01 Mar 1979
02 Mar 2009 present, he takes entire command.
01 Dec 1974 coordinated illumination fire / tir
converge / en convergence éclairant coordonné
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illuminating and high-explosive an aircraft appearing on a detection


projectiles is coordinated to provide coordinating point / point de or display device or visually, is the
illumination of the target and coordination same as that on which information is
surrounding area only at the time Designated point at which, in all being received from another source.
required for spotting and adjusting types of combat, adjacent 02 May 1995
the fire. units/formations must make contact
Related term(s): continuous for purposes of control and correlation2 / corrélation2
illumination fire. coordination. In intelligence usage, the process
04 Oct 2000 Related term(s): contact point1,2. which associates and combines
01 Mar 1973 data on a single entity or subject
coordinates / coordonnées from independent observations, in
Linear or angular quantities which copy negative / copie négative1 order to improve the reliability or
designate the position that a point A negative produced from an credibility of the information.
occupies in a given reference frame original not necessarily at the same 15 Nov 1991
or system. Also used as a general scale.
term to designate the particular kind 01 Dec 1974 correlation factor / facteur de
of reference frame or system such corrélation
as plane rectangular coordinates or core planning team / noyau restitution factor
spherical coordinates. d’état-major de planification The ratio of a ground dose rate
Related term(s): cartesian central planning team (obsolete) reading to a reading taken at
coordinates; geographic CPT approximately the same time at
coordinates; georef; grid coordinate; A team responsible for the detailed survey height over the same point
grid coordinate system. planning, coordination and on the ground.
01 Mar 1973 preparation of an exercise. 01 Mar 1973
26 Aug 2009
coordination level / niveau de counter-aggression / contre-
coordination corner reflector1 / réflecteur agression
coordination altitude (deprecated) polyédrique CA
CL A device, normally consisting of A stage of the NATO Precautionary
An altitude or height used to three metallic surfaces or screens System marking the transition from a
establish airspace control perpendicular to one another, condition of preparation and
responsibilities primarily to designed to act as a radar target or development of readiness to one of
deconflict airspace users. marker. authorization for the employment of
MCASB, 29 Jan 2013 01 Jul 1980 NATO forces against a nation, or
nations, and against forces which are
coordinating authority / autorité corner reflector2 / réflecteur à conducting or actively supporting
de coordination écho renforcé aggression against NATO territory
CA In radar interpretation, an object and/or forces.
The authority granted to a which, by means of multiple 01 Oct 2001
commander or individual assigned reflections from smooth surfaces,
responsibility for coordinating produces a radar return of greater counter-air operation / opération
specific functions or activities magnitude than might be expected de supériorité aérienne
involving forces of two or more from the physical size of the object. CAO
countries or commands, or two or 01 Jul 1980 An air operation directed against
more services or two or more forces the enemy's air offensive and
of the same service. He has the corps defensive capability in order to
authority to require consultation Preferred term: army corps. attain and maintain a desired
between the agencies involved or degree of air superiority.
their representatives, but does not corps troops / élément organique 01 Aug 1979
have the authority to compel de corps d’armée
agreement. In case of disagreement Troops assigned or attached to a counter-attack / contre-attaque
between the agencies involved, he corps, but not a part of one of the Attack by a part or all of a defending
should attempt to obtain essential divisions that make up the corps. force against an enemy attacking
agreement by discussion. In the 01 Mar 1973 force, for such specific purposes as
event he is unable to obtain regaining ground lost or cutting off
essential agreement he shall refer corrective maintenance / or destroying enemy advance units,
the matter to the appropriate maintenance corrective and with the general objective of
authority. Maintenance carried out after fault denying to the enemy the
01 Jul 1985 recognition and intended to restore attainment of his purpose in
equipment to a state in which it can attacking. In sustained defensive
coordinating commander / perform a required function. operations, it is undertaken to
commandant coordonnateur Related term(s): examination; restore the battle position and is
In nuclear warfare, the regional maintenance1; planned directed at limited objectives.
commander who coordinates the maintenance; preventive Related term(s): countermove.
activities of nuclear delivery and maintenance. 01 Jan 1960
supporting units. 01 Oct 2001
Related term(s): commander; counterbattery fire / tir de
executing commander. correlation1 / corrélation1 contrebatterie
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destroying or neutralizing the 01 Jul 1980 countersurveillance / contre-


enemy's fire support system. surveillance
Note: Counterbattery fire can be countermarker / bâtiment en All measures, active or passive,
either proactive or reactive. contre-marquage taken to counteract hostile
29 May 2002 In naval operations, a unit surveillance.
maintaining contact on a marker Related term(s): air surveillance.
counter-command and control / from a position which enables it to 01 Sep 1981
contre-commandement et counter the threat presented by the
contrôle marker. counterterrorism / contre-
The offensive aspect of command 01 Oct 2001 terrorisme
and control warfare aimed at CT
denying an adversary the effective countermine / contre-miner All offensive measures taken to
use of his command and control To explode the main charge in a neutralize terrorism before and after
capabilities by influencing, mine by the shock of a nearby hostile acts are carried out.
degrading or destroying them. explosion of another mine or Note: Such measures include those
Related term(s): command and independent explosive charge. The counterforce activities justified for
control protection; command and explosion of the main charge may the defence of individuals as well as
control warfare. be caused either by sympathetic containment measures
29 May 2002 detonation or through the explosive implemented by military forces or
train and/or firing mechanism of the civilian organizations.
counter-espionage / contre- mine. Related term(s): antiterrorism.
espionnage Related term(s): mine1,2. 31 Jan 2014
Action designed to detect and 01 Sep 2003
counteract espionage. country cover diagram / schéma
Related term(s): counter- countermine operation / de surface couverte1
intelligence. opération de contreminage A small scale index, by country,
01 Mar 1981 In land mine warfare, an operation depicting the existence of air
to reduce or eliminate the effects of photography for planning purposes
counterfire / tir contre armes à mines or minefields. only.
feu Related term(s): demining; proofing. 01 Dec 1974
Fire intended to destroy or 14 Oct 2002
neutralize enemy weapons. course of action / mode d’action
Related term(s): fire3. countermove / contre-mouvement COA
01 Mar 1973 An operation undertaken in reaction In the estimate process, an option
to or in anticipation of a move by that will accomplish or contribute to
counter-guerrilla warfare / lutte the enemy. the accomplishment of a mission or
antiguérilla Related term(s): counter-attack. task, and from which a detailed plan
Operations and activities conducted 01 Mar 1982 is developed.
by armed forces, paramilitary forces, Related term(s): estimate of the
or non-military agencies against counterpreparation fire / tir de situation.
guerrillas. contre-préparation 29 May 2002
01 Nov 1990 Intensive prearranged fire delivered
when the imminence of the enemy cover1 / couverture1
counter-insurgency / contre- attack is discovered. The action by land, air, or sea
insurrection 01 Mar 1973 forces to protect by offence,
COIN defence, or threat of either or both.
Comprehensive civilian and military counter-sabotage / contre- Related term(s): airborne alert;
efforts made to defeat an sabotage column cover; comparative cover;
insurgency and to address any core Action designed to detect and fighter cover.
grievances. counteract sabotage.
30 Jan 2012 Related term(s): counter- cover2 / couverture2
intelligence. Those measures necessary to give
counter-intelligence / contre- 01 Mar 1981 protection to a person, plan,
ingérence operation, formation or installation
CI countersign / signal from the enemy intelligence effort
Those activities which are d’identification convenu and leakage of information.
concerned with identifying and A secret challenge and its reply. 01 Mar 1981
counteracting the threat to security Related term(s): challenge;
posed by hostile intelligence password; reply. cover3 / veille radio
services or organizations or by 01 Mar 1973 The act of maintaining a continuous
individuals engaged in espionage, receiver watch with transmitter
sabotage, subversion or terrorism. counter-subversion / contre- calibrated and available, but not
Related term(s): clandestine subversion necessarily available for immediate
operation; counter-espionage; Action designed to detect and use.
counter-sabotage; counter- counteract subversion. 01 Mar 1981
subversion; operations security; Related term(s): counter-
protective security; security1,2; intelligence; subversion. cover4 / abri
security intelligence; tactical 01 Mar 1981 Shelter or protection, either natural
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01 Mar 1981 In air photographic reconnaissance,


the process of selection of the most crisis establishment / tableau
covert operation / opération suitable existing cover for a specific d’effectifs du temps de crise
couverte requirement. CE
An operation that is planned and 01 Mar 1973 An establishment of military and
conducted so as to conceal the civilian posts for a military
identity or permit plausible covertrace / calque de surface organization that needs to respond
deniability of the executor. couverte to a crisis which does not fall under
30 Jan 2012 One of a series of overlays showing Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
all air reconnaissance sorties Related term(s): emergency
coverage / couverture3 covering the map sheet to which the establishment; peacetime
The ground area represented on overlays refer. establishment.
imagery, photomaps, mosaics, 01 Feb 1974 18 Feb 2015
maps, and other geographical
presentation systems. crab angle / angle de dérive1 crisis management / gestion de
Related term(s): airborne alert; The angle between the aircraft track crise
column cover; fighter cover; or flight line and the fore and aft CM
screen2. axis of a vertical camera, which is in The coordinated actions taken to
01 Mar 1981 line with the longitudinal axis of the defuse crises, prevent their
aircraft. escalation into an armed conflict
covering fire1 / tir de protection1 01 Dec 1974 and contain hostilities if they should
Fire used to protect troops when result.
they are within range of enemy crash locator beacon / 31 Jan 2013
small arms. radiobalise de repérage d’aéronef
01 Mar 1973 accidenté crisis response shipping /
An automatic emergency radio transport maritime de crise
covering fire2 / tir deprotection2 locator beacon to help searching CRS
In amphibious usage, fire delivered forces locate a crashed aircraft. All shipping employed in support of
prior to the landing to cover Related term(s): beacon; allied military operations, including
preparatory operations such as emergency locator beacon; fan ships taken up from trade,
underwater demolition or marker beacon; localizer; chartered shipping and, when
minesweeping. meaconing; personal locator appropriate, national prepositioned
01 Mar 1973 beacon; radio beacon; submarine ships.
locator acoustic beacon; Z-marker 03 Aug 1998
covering force1 / force de beacon.
couverture 01 Jul 1987 critical altitude / altitude critique
A force operating apart from the The altitude beyond which an
main force for the purpose of cratering charge / charge aircraft or air-breathing missile
intercepting, engaging, delaying, enterrée ceases to perform satisfactorily.
disorganizing and deceiving the A charge placed at an adequate Related term(s): absolute height;
enemy before he can attack the depth to produce a crater. altitude; altitude datum; barometric
force covered. Related term(s): charge2. altitude; calibrated altitude; cruising
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1979 altitude; cruising level; datum level;
drop altitude; drop height; elevation;
covering force2 / force de sécurité creeping mine / mine rampante height1; high altitude; minimum safe
covering troops In naval mine warfare, a buoyant altitude; pressure-altitude; transition
Any body or detachment of troops mine held below the surface by a altitude; transition level.
which provides security for a larger weight, usually in the form of a 01 Mar 1973
force by observation, chain, which is free to creep along
reconnaissance, attack, or defence, the seabed under the influence of critical item / article critique
or by any combination of these stream or current. An item, the lack or failure of which
methods. Related term(s): mine1,2. would cause the loss of a mission-
01 Mar 1973 essential operational capability.
crest / masque Related term(s): controlled item;
covering force area / zone des A terrain feature of such altitude critical supplies and materiel;
forces de couverture that it restricts fire or observation in regulated item.
The area forward of the forward an area beyond, resulting in dead 01 Jul 1993
edge of the battle area out to the space, or limiting the minimum
forward positions initially assigned elevation, or both. critical speed / allure vibratoire
to the covering forces. It is here that 01 Aug 1976 A speed or range of speeds which a
the covering forces execute ship cannot sustain due to vibration
assigned tasks. crested / masqué or other similar phenomena.
01 Jul 1983 In artillery and naval fire support, a Related term(s): declared speed;
report which indicates that endurance speed; hypersonic;
covering troops engagement of a target or maximum sustained speed; pace;
Preferred term: covering force2. observation of an area is not pace setter; rate of march; speed of
possible because of an obstacle or advance; speed of sound;
cover search / recherche de intervening crest. transonic.
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cryptanalysis / analyse cut-off / arrêt du réacteur


critical supplies and materiel / cryptographique The deliberate shutting off of a
approvisionnement critique The study of encrypted texts. The reaction engine.
Those supplies vital to the support steps or processes involved in 01 Mar 1973
of operations, which owing to converting encrypted text into plain
various causes are in short supply text without initial knowledge of the cut-off velocity / vitesse à l’arrêt
or are expected to be in short key employed in the encryption. de propulsion
supply. 01 Mar 1973 The velocity attained by a missile at
Related term(s): controlled item; the point of cut-off.
critical item; regulated item. cryptomaterial / matériel de 01 Mar 1973
01 Oct 1992 cryptographie
All material, including documents, cutter / cisailles
crossing area / zone de devices or equipment that contains In naval mine warfare, a device
franchissement crypto information and is essential fitted to a sweep wire to cut or part
A number of adjacent crossing sites to the encryption, decryption or the moorings of mines or
under the control of one authentification of obstructors; it may also be fitted in
commander. telecommunications. the mooring of a mine or
01 Dec 1977 01 Mar 1973 obstructors to part a sweep.
01 Dec 1976
cross-servicing / services culminating point / point
mutuels culminant cutting charge / charge coupante
That servicing performed by one culmination (admitted) A charge which produces a cutting
service or national element for other The point in time and the location at effect in line with its plane of
services or national elements and which a force no longer has the symmetry.
for which the other services or capability to continue an operation Related term(s): charge2.
national elements may be charged. under current conditions. 01 Nov 1990
Related term(s): aircraft servicing, 31 Jan 2013
close support; mutual support;
support. culture / caractéristique
01 Oct 1978 artificielle
A feature of the terrain that has
cross tell / transfert latéral been constructed by man. Included
Related term(s): track telling. are such items as roads, buildings,
01 Mar 1973 and canals; boundary lines, and in a
broad sense, all names and
cruising altitude / altitude de legends on a map.
croisière 01 Mar 1973
A level determined by vertical
measurement from mean sea level, currency / fiabilité
maintained during a flight or portion The up-to-dateness of a map or
thereof. chart as determined by comparison
Related term(s): absolute height; with the best available information
altitude; altitude datum; barometric at a given time.
altitude; calibrated altitude; critical 01 Mar 1973
altitude; cruising level; datum level;
drop altitude; drop height; elevation; current intelligence /
height1; high altitude; minimum safe renseignement de situation
altitude; pressure-altitude; transition Intelligence which reflects the
altitude; transition level. current situation at either strategic
01 Mar 1973 or tactical level.
Related term(s): basic intelligence;
cruising level / niveau de intelligence.
croisière 01 Sep 1981
A level maintained during a
significant portion of a flight. curve of pursuit / courbe de
Related term(s): absolute height; poursuite
altitude; altitude datum; barometric The curved path described by a
altitude; calibrated altitude; critical fighter plane making an attack on a
altitude; cruising altitude; datum moving target while holding the
level; drop altitude; drop height; proper aiming allowance.
elevation; height1; high altitude; 01 Mar 1973
minimum safe altitude; pressure-
altitude; transition altitude; transition customer ship / bâtiment
level. ravitaillé1
01 Mar 1973 The ship in a replenishment unit
that receives the transferred
personnel and/or supplies.
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damage area / zone de choc within 600 metres of the target.


In naval mine warfare, the plan area 01 Mar 1973 datum dan buoy / bouée dan
around a minesweeper inside which repère
a mine explosion is likely to dangerous cargo / cargaison In naval mine warfare, a dan buoy
interrupt operations. dangereuse intended as a geographical
01 Nov 1975 Cargo which, because of its reference or check, which needs to
dangerous properties, is subject to be more visible and more securely
damage assessment / évaluation special regulations for its transport. moored than a normal dan buoy.
des dommages Related term(s): cargo. 01 Dec 1976
DA 01 Mar 1973
The determination of the effect of datum level / niveau de référence
attacks on targets. dangerously exposed waters / A surface to which elevations,
01 Mar 1973 zone maritime menacée heights or depths on a map or chart
The sea area adjacent to a severely are related.
damage control / organisation threatened coastline. Related term(s): altitude; altitude
sécurité Related term(s): severely datum; barometric altitude;
DAMCON threatened coastline. calibrated altitude; critical altitude;
In naval usage, measures 01 Feb 1989 cruising altitude; cruising level; drop
necessary aboard ship to preserve altitude; drop height; elevation;
and re-establish water-tight dan runner / bâtiment longe- height1; high altitude; minimum safe
integrity, stability, manoeuvrability bouées dan altitude; pressure-altitude; transition
and offensive power; to control list A ship running a line of dan buoys. altitude; transition level.
and trim; to effect rapid repairs of 01 Dec 1976 01 Mar 1973
materiel; to limit the spread of, and
provide adequate protection from, data block / légende2 datum point / datum
fire; to limit the spread of, remove Additional data displayed on a Any reference point of known or
the contamination by, and provide photographic, electro-optical or assumed coordinates from which
adequate protection from, toxic radar image with the aim of calculation or measurements may
agents; and to provide for care of improving its exploitation. be taken.
wounded personnel. 01 Dec 1993 Related term(s): pinpoint1.
Related term(s): area damage 01 Mar 1973
control. date line
01 Mar 1973 Preferred term: international date day air defence fighter / chasseur
line. de défense aérienne de jour
damage radius / rayon de choc A fighter aircraft with equipment
In naval mine warfare, the average date-time group / groupe date- and weapons which enable it to
distance from a ship within which a heure engage airborne targets, but in
mine containing a given weight and [STANAG 2014, Edition 9, 2000] clear weather conditions and by day
type of explosive must detonate if it DTG only.
is to inflict a specified amount of [AComP-01] Related term(s): all weather air
damage. An indication of date and time, defence fighter; clear weather air
01 Nov 1975 consisting of a group of six digits defence fighter; interceptor; fighter;
with a time zone suffix and the fighter interceptor.
damage threat / probabilité standardized abbreviation for the 01 Oct 1984
d’avarie month.
The probability that a target ship Note: The first pair of digits D-day / jour J
passing once through a minefield represents the day, the second pair The day on which an operation,
will explode one or more mines and the hour, the third pair the minutes, whether hostilities or any other
sustain a specified amount of and the year is added after the operation, commences or is due to
damage. month if necessary. commence.
01 Aug 1976 Example: 230220Z Jan 2000 (to Related term(s): C-day; E-day; F-
mean 23 Jan 2000 at 02.20 hours, hour; G-day; G-hour; H-hour, L-
danger area / zone dangereuse zulu time). hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T-hour,
airspace warning area [derived from: STANAG 2014, Y-hour.
In air traffic control, an airspace of Edition 9, 2000] 26 Aug 2009
defined dimensions within which 14 Aug 2015
activities dangerous to the flight of deadly force
aircraft may exist at specified times. datum / donnée Preferred term: lethal force.
Related term(s): closed area; Any numerical or geometrical
prohibited area1; restricted area1. quantity or set of such quantities dead mine / mine inerte1
01 Feb 1973 which may serve as reference or A mine which has been neutralized,
base for other quantities. Where sterilized or rendered safe.
danger close / amis à proximité the concept is geometric, the plural Related term(s): disarmed mine; drill
In artillery and naval fire support, form is "datums" in contrast to the mine; instructional mine; mine2;
information in a call for fire to normal plural "data". practice mine1,2.
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dead space1 / zone en angle Related term(s): centralized environment.
mort1 control2. 13 Dec 1999
dead zone 01 Mar 1973
An area within the maximum range declared speed / vitesse déclarée
of a weapon, radar, or observer, decentralized The continuous speed which a
which cannot be covered by fire or execution / exécution master declares his ship can
observation from a particular décentralisée maintain on a forthcoming voyage
position because of intervening Delegation of the appropriate under moderate weather conditions
obstacles, the nature of the ground, authority to subordinate having due regard to her present
or the characteristics of the commanders to execute their condition.
trajectory, or the limitations of the assigned tasks and missions. 01 Dec 1977
pointing capabilities of the weapon. Related term(s): centralized
01 Mar 1982 control1; delegation of authority; declassify / déclassifier
transfer of authority. To cancel the security classification
dead space2 / zone en angle 22 Jun 2004 of an item of classified matter.
mort3 Related term(s): downgrade.
The volume of space above and deception / déception 01 Mar 1973
around a gun or missile system into Those measures designed to
which it cannot fire because of mislead the enemy by declination / déclinaison
mechanical or electronic limitations. manipulation, distortion, or astronomique
01 Mar 1982 falsification of evidence to induce The angular distance to a body on
him to react in a manner prejudicial the celestial sphere measured north
dead space3 / zone en angle to his interests. or south through 90 from the
mort2 01 Mar 1973 celestial equator along the hour
An area or zone which is within circle of the body. Comparable to
range of a radio transmitter, but in decision altitude / altitude de latitude on the terrestrial sphere.
which a signal is not received. décision 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1982 An altitude related to the highest
elevation in the touchdown zone, decompression chamber
dead zone specified for a glide slope Preferred term: hypobaric chamber.
Preferred term: dead space1. approach, at which a missed-
approach procedure must be decon station
debarkation / débarquement initiated if the required visual Preferred term: decontamination
The unloading of troops with their reference has not been established. station
supplies and equipment from a Related term(s): decision height;
ship. minimum descent altitude; minimum decontamination1 /
Related term(s): embarkation; port descent height; missed approach décontamination
of debarkation; port of embarkation. procedure. The process of making any person,
01 Mar 1973 01 Aug 1976 object, or area safe by absorbing,
destroying, neutralizing, making
debarkation schedule / horaire de decision height / hauteur de harmless, or removing, chemical or
débarquement décision biological agents, or by removing
disembarkation schedule A height above the highest radioactive material clinging to or
A schedule which provides for the elevation in the touchdown zone, around it.
timely and orderly debarkation of specified for a glide slope Related term(s): immediate
troops and equipment and approach, at which a missed- decontamination; operational
emergency supplies for the water- approach procedure must be decontamination; thorough
borne ship-to-shore movement. initiated if the required visual decontamination.
01 Mar 1973 reference has not been established. 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): decision altitude,
decca / decca minimum descent altitude; minimum decontamination² / désinfection
A radio phase-comparison system descent height; missed approach The process of making any person,
which uses a master and slave procedure. object, or area safe by absorbing,
stations to establish a hyperbolic 01 Jun 1978 destroying, neutralizing, making
lattice and provide accurate ground harmless, or removing, chemical or
position-fixing facilities. decision point / point de prise de biological agents, or by removing
Related term(s): hyperbolic décision radioactive material clinging to or
navigation system. A point in space and time, identified around it.
01 Dec 1974 during the planning process, where Related term(s): immediate
it is anticipated that the commander decontamination; operational
decentralized control / contrôle must make a decision concerning a decontamination; thorough
décentralisé specific course of action. decontamination.
06 Jan 2006 01 Mar 1973
In air defence, the normal mode
whereby a higher echelon monitors
unit actions, making direct target decisive point / point décisif decontamination station /
assignments to units only when A point from which a hostile or chantier de décontamination
necessary to insure proper fire friendly centre of gravity can be decon station (admitted)
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A facility suitably equipped and 14 Oct 2002 / mesures de protection contre


organized for the decontamination les mines
of personnel and/or materiel. defence area / zone de défense Countermeasures intended to
MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014 For any particular command, the reduce the effect of enemy
area extending from the forward minelaying.
decoy / leurre edge of the battle area to its rear 01 Aug 1976
An imitation of a person, object or boundary. It is here that the
phenomenon, which is intended to decisive defensive battle is fought. defensive minefield / champ de
deceive hostile surveillance or 01 Jul 1983 mines défensif
detection systems or mislead the In naval mine warfare, a minefield
adversary. defence in depth / défense en laid in international waters or
15 Jan 2008 profondeur international straits with the
The siting of mutually supporting declared intention of controlling
decoy ship / navire-piège defence positions designed to shipping in defence of sea
Q-ship absorb and progressively weaken communications.
A ship camouflaged as a non- attack, prevent initial observations Related term(s): minefield2.
combatant ship with its armament of the whole position by the enemy, 01 Dec 1976
and other fighting equipment and to allow the commander to
hidden and with special provisions manoeuvre his reserve. defilade1 / défilement1
for unmasking its weapons quickly. 01 Mar 1983 Protection from hostile observation
01 Mar 1982 and fire provided by an obstacle
defence readiness condition such as a hill, ridge, or bank.
dedicated mine countermeasures Preferred term: state of readiness 01 Mar 1973
asset / moyens spécialisés de
lutte contre les mines defence shipping authority / defilade2 / défilement2
In naval mine warfare, a platform, autorité des transports maritimes A vertical distance by which a
unit or system designed exclusively The NATO civil wartime agency position is concealed from enemy
or primarily for mine activated in time of crisis or war observation.
countermeasures. responsible for the allocation of 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): mine warfare merchant ships assigned to the
group. Allied ocean shipping pool to defilade3 / défilement3
06 Jan 2006 achieve the greatest possible To shield from enemy fire or
efficiency in support of the common observation by using natural or
deep fording capability / aptitude effort. artificial obstacles.
à franchir un gué profond 01 Oct 1978 01 Mar 1973
The characteristic of a self-
propelled gun or ground vehicle defensive coastal area / zone defoliant operation / opération de
equipped with built-in waterproofing côtière de défense défoliation
and/or a special waterproofing kit, A part of a coastal area and of the The employment of defoliating
to negotiate a water obstacle with air, land, and water area adjacent agents on vegetated areas in
its wheels or tracks in contact with to the coast line within which support of military operations.
the ground. defence operations may involve 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): shallow fording land, sea, and air forces.
capability; wading crossing. 01 Feb 1973 defoliating agent / agent défoliant
01 Aug 1973 A chemical which causes trees,
defensive counter-air shrubs, and other plants to shed
deep minefield / champ de mines operation / opération défensive their leaves prematurely.
profond contre le potentiel aérien 01 Mar 1973
An antisubmarine minefield which is Active and passive defensive
safe for surface ships to cross. measures designed to detect, degree of nuclear risk / risque
Related term(s): minefield2. identify, intercept, and destroy or nucléaire
01 Aug 1976 make ineffective forces attempting As specified by the commander, the
to attack or to penetrate friendly risk to which friendly forces may be
deep supporting fire / tir d’appui airspace. subjected from the effects of the
en profondeur Related term(s): active air defence; detonation of a nuclear weapon
Fire directed on objectives not in air defence; air superiority; air used in the attack of a close-in
the immediate vicinity of our forces, supremacy; counter-air operation; enemy target; acceptable degrees
for neutralizing and destroying offensive counter-air operation; of risk under differing tactical
enemy reserves and weapons, and passive air defence conditions are emergency,
interfering with enemy command, 20 Jun 2006 moderate, and negligible.
supply, communications and Related term(s): emergency nuclear
observations. defensive fire / tir défensif risk; moderate nuclear risk;
Related term(s): fire3; supporting DF negligible nuclear risk.
fire. Fire delivered by supporting units to 01 Aug 1976
01 Mar 1973 assist and protect a unit engaged in
a defensive action. delaying operation / manoeuvre
deep water / grands fonds 01 Nov 1975 retardatrice
Water having a depth greater than An operation in which a force under
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slowing down the enemy's 04 Oct 2000 that a target is not captured by an
momentum and inflicting maximum enemy before orders are given for
damage on the enemy without, in delivery error / dispersion its demolition and before the
principle, becoming decisively globale demolition has been successfully
engaged. The inaccuracy associated with a fired. The commander of the
01 Jul 1983 given weapon system resulting in a demolition guard is responsible for
dispersion of shots about the the operational command of all
delay release sinker / crapaud à aiming point. troops at the demolition site,
prise d’immersion différée Related term(s): circular error including the demolition firing party.
A sinker which holds a moored probable; deviation2; dispersion1,2; He is responsible for transmitting
mine on the seabed for a dispersion error. the order to fire to the demolition
predetermined time after laying. 01 Oct 1984 firing party.
01 Aug 1976 Related term(s): demolition firing
demilitarized zone / zone party.
delegation of authority / démilitarisée 01 Mar 1973
délégation de pouvoirs DMZ
An action by which a commander A defined area in which the demolition kit / lot de destruction
assigns to a subordinate stationing, or concentrating of The demolition tool kit complete
commander a clearly stated part of military forces, or the retention or with explosives.
his authority. establishment of military 01 Jan 1991
Related term(s): decentralized installations of any description, is
execution; transfer of authority. prohibited. demolition target / ouvrage à
22 Jun 2004 01 Mar 1973 détruire
A target of known military interest
deliberate attack / attaque demining / dépollution à des fins identified for possible future
délibérée civiles demolition.
A type of offensive action The removal of all unexploded 01 Nov 1992
characterized by preplanned mines, explosive ordnance,
coordinated employment of fire improvised explosive devices and demolition tool kit / lot d’artificier
power and manoeuvre to close with booby traps from a defined area to The tools, materials and
and destroy or capture the enemy. make the area safe for civilians. accessories of a non-explosive
Related term(s): hasty attack. Note: Demining is not normally nature necessary for preparing
01 Jun 1978 conducted by military units. demolition charges.
Related term(s): countermine Related term(s): demolition kit.
deliberate breaching / ouverture operation; improvised explosive 01 Jan 1991
de brèche préparée device; unexploded explosive
The creation of a lane through a ordnance. demonstration / démonstration
minefield or a clear route through a 29 May 2002 An attack or show of force on a
barrier or fortification, which is front where a decision is not
systematically planned and carried demolition / destruction1 sought, made with the aim of
out. The destruction of structures, deceiving the enemy.
01 Jan 1991 facilities or materiel by use of fire, Related term(s): amphibious
water, explosives, mechanical, or demonstration; amphibious
deliberate crossing / other means. operation; amphibious raid;
franchissement préparé Related term(s): technical amphibious withdrawal; diversion2;
The crossing of an inland water neutralization; uncharged diversionary attack.
obstacle that requires extensive demolition target. 01 Mar 1973
planning and detailed preparations. 01 Jul 1993
Related term(s): hasty crossing. denial measure / mesure
01 Jul 1987 demolition chamber / chambre de d’interdiction
destruction An action to hinder or deny the
deliberate defence / défense Space intentionally provided in a enemy the use of space, personnel,
préparée structure for the emplacement of or facilities. It may include
A defence normally organized when explosive charges. destruction, removal,
out of contact with the enemy or 01 Nov 1994 contamination, or erection of
when contact with the enemy is not obstructions.
imminent and time for organization demolition firing party / équipe Related term(s): secure.
is available. It normally includes an de mise à feu du dispositif de 01 Mar 1973
extensive fortified zone destruction
incorporating pillboxes, forts, and The party at the site which is density altitude / densité-altitude
communication systems. technically responsible for the An atmospheric density expressed
Related term(s): hasty defence. demolition. in terms of the altitude which
01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): demolition guard. corresponds with that density in the
01 Mar 1973 standard atmosphere.
delivering ship / bâtiment 01 Mar 1973
ravitailleur2 demolition guard / détachement
In replenishment at sea, the ship de protection d’un dispositif de departure end / fin de bande
that delivers the rig(s). destruction That end of a runway nearest to the
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01 Aug 1979 01 Mar 1973 09 May 2000

departure point1 / point d’origine1 depth contour / ligne destruction fire mission / mission
A navigational check point used by bathymétrique de destruction
aircraft as a marker for setting bathymetric contour In artillery, fire delivered for the
course. depth curve purpose of destroying a point
01 Jul 1980 A line connecting points of equal target.
depth below the hydrographic Related term(s): fire1.
departure point2 / point d’origine2 datum. 01 Aug 1982
In amphibious operations, an air 01 Mar 1973
control point at the seaward end of destruction radius / rayon de
the helicopter approach lane depth curve destruction
system from which helicopter Preferred term: depth contour. In mine warfare, the maximum
waves are dispatched along the distance from an exploding charge
selected helicopter approach lane derived information / information of stated size and type at which a
to the initial point. dérivée mine will be destroyed by
01 Jul 1980 A parameter such as angle, range, sympathetic detonation of the main
position, velocity, etc. is said to be charge, with a stated probability of
deployment1 / déploiement1 derived in the first receiver or other destruction, regardless of
In naval usage, the change from a sensor in which that parameter orientation.
cruising approach or contact exists or is capable of existing 01 Nov 1975
disposition to a disposition for without reference to further
battle. information. detachment1 / détachement1
Related term(s): disposition2. 01 Nov 1977 A part of a unit separated from its
01 Feb 1988 main organization for duty
description of target / description elsewhere.
deployment2 / déploiement2 de l’objectif 01 Mar 1973
The movement of forces within target description
areas of operations. In artillery and naval fire support, an detachment2/ détachement2
Related term(s): deployment4; element in the call for fire in which A temporary military or naval unit
disposition1,2,3. the observer or spotter describes formed from other units or parts of
01 Feb 1988 the installation, personnel, units.
equipment or activity to be taken 01 Mar 1973
deployment3/ déploiement3 under fire.
The positioning of forces into a 01 Aug 1973 detailed photographic report /
formation for battle. compte rendu détaillé
Related term(s): deployment4; descriptive name / terme d’interprétation photographique
disposition1,2,3. descriptif A comprehensive, analytical,
01 Feb 1988 Written indication on maps and intelligence report written as a
charts, used to specify the nature of result of the interpretation of
deployment4 / redéploiement a feature (natural or artificial) photography usually covering a
The relocation of forces to desired shown by a general symbol. single subject, a target, target
areas of operations. 01 Mar 1973 complex, and of a detailed nature.
Related term(s): deployment2,3; 01 Mar 1973
disposition1. designated merchant ship /
01 Feb 1988 navire marchand désigné detecting circuit / détecteur
A merchant ship with a special The part of a mine firing circuit
deployment operating base / status that may give it priority over which responds to the influence of
base de redéploiement other ships for higher level naval a target.
A base, other than the peacetime cooperation and guidance for 01 Mar 1977
base, having minimum essential shipping activities and, when it is
operational and support facilities, to placed under the naval supervision detection / détection
which a unit or part of a unit will of merchant ships, compels it to The discovery by any means of the
deploy to operate from in time of comply with military orders. presence of a person, object or
tension or war. Related term(s): merchant ship; phenomenon of potential military
Related term(s): base1; emergency naval cooperation and guidance for significance.
fleet operating base. shipping; naval supervision of Related term(s): friend; hostile;
01 Sep 1975 merchant ships. identification2; identification, friend
02 Mar 2007 or foe; neutral; recognition;
depression angle / angle de unknown.
dépression despatch route / itinéraire gardé 01 Dec 1976
Preferred term: angle of In road traffic, a roadway over
depression2. which full control, both as to detection and tactical control
priorities of use and the regulation system/système de détection et
depth / profondeur of movement of traffic in time and de contrôle tactique
In maritime/hydrographic use, the space is exercised. Movement In air usage, a complete, mobile
vertical distance from the plane of credit is required for its use, even and autonomous system
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permitting the coordination of all deviation2 / écart


assets used in a given airspace The distance by which a point of dip needle circuit / mise de feu à
above the battlefield. impact or burst misses the target. aiguille aimantée
20 Nov 1996 Related term(s): circular error In naval mine warfare, a
probable; delivery error; mechanism which responds to a
detention / détention dispersion1,2; dispersion error. change in the magnitude of the
The act of holding in custody for 01 Mar 1973 vertical component of the total
lawful purposes such as magnetic field.
prosecution, maintenance of public diaphragm / diaphragme 01 Jun 1978
safety, or pursuant to legal order. The physical element of an optical
14 Aug 2015 system which regulates the quantity direct action / action directe
of light traversing the system. The DA
deterioration limit / limite de quantity of light determines the A short-duration strike or other
détérioration brightness of the image without small scale offensive action by
A limit placed on a particular affecting the size of the image. special operations forces to seize,
product characteristic to define the 01 Mar 1973 destroy, capture, recover or inflict
minimum acceptable quality damage to achieve specific, well-
requirement for the product to diapositive / diapositive defined and often time-sensitive
retain its NATO code number. A positive photograph on a results.
01 Aug 1979 transparent medium. 18 Feb 2015
Related term(s): plate2;
deterrence / dissuasion transparency. direct action fuze
The convincing of a potential 01 Mar 1973 Preferred term: impact action fuze.
aggressor that the consequences of
coercion or armed conflict would died of wounds received in direct damage assessment /
outweigh the potential gains. This action / décédé des suites de évaluation directe des
requires the maintenance of a blessures de guerre dommages
credible military capability and A battle casualty who died after A direct examination of an actual
strategy with the clear political will having entered the medical care strike area by air observation, air
to act. system. photography, or by direct
09 Jan 1996 Note: The term encompasses death observation.
during field resuscitation by 01 Mar 1973
detonating cord / cordeau medical personnel, death during
détonant advanced resuscitation and death direct fire / tir direct
A waterproof flexible fabric tube during in-patient care. Fire directed at a target which is
containing a high explosive 07 Nov 2011 visible to the aimer.
designed to transmit the detonation Related term(s): fire3.
wave. differential ballistic wind / vent 01 Mar 1973
01 Nov 1994 balistique différentiel
In bombing, a hypothetical wind direct illumination / éclairage
detonating cord amplifier / relais equal to the difference in velocity direct
d’amorçage between the ballistic wind and the Illumination provided by direct light
A device attached to a detonating actual wind at a release altitude. from pyrotechnics or searchlights.
cord which allows for the ignition of 01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973
a charge and the simultaneous
transmission of a detonating wave diffraction loading / force de directing staff
to another charge. diffraction DISTAFF
01 Dec 1977 The total force which is exerted on Preferred term: exercise directing
the sides of a structure by the staff.
detonator / détonateur advancing shock front of a nuclear
A device containing a sensitive explosion. direction1 / gisement
explosive intended to produce a 01 Apr 1990 d’observation
detonation wave. In artillery and naval fire support, a
01 Jul 1980 dip / surimmersion term used by a spotter/observer in
In naval mine warfare, the amount a call for fire to indicate the bearing
detour / détour by which a moored mine is carried of the spotting line.
Deviation from those parts of a beneath its set depth by a current 01 Jan 1983
route, where movement has or tidal stream acting on the mine
become difficult or impossible, to casing and mooring. direction2 / orientation3
ensure continuity of movement to 01 Nov 1975 Related term(s): intelligence cycle.
the destination. The modified part 01 Jan 1983
of the route is known as a detour. diplomatic authorization /
01 Aug 1973 autorisation obtenue par voie directive1 / directive1
diplomatique A military communication in which
deviation1 / déviation1 Authority for overflight or landing policy is established or a specific
The angular difference between obtained at government-to- action is ordered.
magnetic and compass headings. government level through 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 diplomatic channels.
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A plan issued with a view to putting disarmed mine / mine désarmée 01 Sep 1981
it into effect when so directed, or in A previously armed mine which has
the event that a stated contingency been returned to a safe state. dispersion2 / dispersion2
arises. Related term(s): dead mine; inert In anti-aircraft gunnery, the
01 Mar 1973 mine. scattering of shots in range and
09 May 2000 deflection about the mean point of
directive3 / directive3 explosion.
Broadly speaking, any discreet operation (deprecated) 01 Sep 1981
communication which initiates or Preferred term: clandestine
governs action, conduct, or operation. dispersion3 / dispersion3
procedure. The spreading or separating of
01 Mar 1973 discriminating circuit / circuit troops, materiel, establishments, or
d’analyse activities which are usually
direct laying / pointage à vue That part of the operating circuit of concentrated in limited areas to
Laying in which the sights of a sea mine which distinguishes reduce vulnerability.
weapons are aligned directly on the between the response of the 01 Sep 1981
target. detecting circuit to the passage of a
01 Aug 1974 ship and the response to other dispersion4 / dispersion4
disturbances (e.g. influence sweep, In airdrop operations, the scatter of
direct support1 / appui direct countermining, etc.). personnel and/or cargo on the drop
DS 01 Aug 1976 zone.
The support provided by a unit not 01 Sep 1981
attached to or under the command disembarkation schedule
of the supported unit or formation, Preferred term: debarkation dispersion5
but required to give priority to the schedule. Preferred term: dispersal.
support required by that unit or
formation. dispenser / distributeur dispersion error / écart de
Related term(s): in support of. In air armament, a container or dispersion
22 Jun 2004 device which is used to carry and The distance from the point of
release submunitions. impact or burst of a round to the
direct support2 / soutien direct1 Related term(s): cluster bomb unit; mean point of impact or burst.
DS submunition. Related term(s): circular error
In maritime usage, operations 01 Jul 1980 probable; convoy dispersal point;
related to the protection of a delivery error; deviation2.
specific force by other units, dispersal / dispersion6 01 Mar 1973
normally under the tactical control dispersion6 (admitted)
of that force. In maritime operations, the dispersion pattern / schéma de
Related term(s): associated reduction of the concentration of dispersion
support. ships by reberthing within a port The distribution of a series of
22 Jun 2004 area or at working or holding rounds fired from one weapon or a
anchorages in the vicinity. group of weapons under conditions
direct support3 / soutien direct2 Related term(s): holding as nearly identical as possible; the
DS anchorage; naval cooperation and points of burst or impact being
In land operations, a primary tactical guidance for shipping; working dispersed about a point called the
task given to an artillery unit to anchorage. mean point of impact.
provide fire requested by a 02 Mar 2007 01 Mar 1973
supported unit other than an artillery
unit, without specifying the command dispersed movement pattern / disposition1 / dispositif1
relationship. dispositif dispersé Distribution of the elements of a
Related term(s): general support A pattern for ship-to-shore command within an area, usually
reinforcing. movement which provides the exact location of each unit
22 Jun 2004 additional separation of landing headquarters and the deployment
craft both laterally and in depth. of the forces subordinate to it.
direct supporting fire / tir d’appui This pattern is used when nuclear Related term(s): deployment2,3.
direct weapon threat is a factor. 01 Mar 1973
Fire delivered in support of part of a 01 Mar 1973
force, as opposed to general disposition2 / dispositif2
supporting fire which is delivered in dispersed site / site isolé A prescribed arrangement of the
support of the force as a whole. A site selected to reduce stations to be occupied by the
Related term(s): fire3; supporting concentration and vulnerability by several formations and single ships
fire. its separation from other military of a fleet, or major subdivisions of a
01 Mar 1973 targets or a recognized threat area. fleet, for any purpose, such as
01 Jul 1987 cruising, approach, maintaining
disabling fire / tir désemparant contact, or battle.
Fire directed at a vessel so as to dispersion1 / dispersion1 Related term(s): deployment1;
impair its manoeuvrability but not its A scattered pattern of hits around dispersal.
seaworthiness. the mean point of impact of bombs 01 Mar 1973
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A prescribed arrangement of all the 01 Jul 1980


tactical units composing a flight or division1 / division1
group of aircraft. diversion3 / déroutement1 A tactical unit/formation as follows:
Related term(s): deployment2,3. A change made in a prescribed a. a major administrative and
01 Mar 1973 route for operational or tactical tactical unit/ formation which
reasons. Except in the case of combines in itself the necessary
disruptive pattern / dessin de aircraft, a diversion order will not arms and services required for
camouflage constitute a change of destination. sustained combat, larger than a
In surveillance, an arrangement of Related term(s): emergency regiment/brigade and smaller than
suitably coloured irregular shapes movement. a corps;
which, when applied to the surface 01 Jul 1980 b. a number of naval vessels of
of an object, is intended to enhance similar type grouped together for
its camouflage. diversion4 / déroutement2 operational and administrative
01 Dec 1974 In air traffic control, the act of command, or a tactical unit of a
proceeding to an aerodrome other naval aircraft squadron, consisting
dissemination / diffusion than one at which a landing was of two or more sections;
Related term(s): intelligence cycle. intended. c. an air division is an air combat
01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): aerodrome; organization normally consisting of
alternate aerodrome; diversion two or more wings with appropriate
DISSUB personnel aerodrome. service units. The combat wings of
Preferred term: distressed 01 Jul 1980 an air division will normally contain
submarine personnel similar type units.
diversion5 / déroutement3 01 Mar 1973
distressed submarine / sous- The act of deflecting or turning
marin en détresse persons or objects from their division2 / division2
DISSUB planned route. A number of personnel of a ship's
A disabled submarine on the seabed Related term(s): emergency complement grouped together for
unable to surface. movement. operational and administrative
16 Jul 1999 01 Oct 2001 command.
01 Mar 1973
distressed submarine personnel / diversion6 / déviation2
personnel d’un sous-marin en In naval mine warfare, a route or doctrine / doctrine
détresse channel bypassing a dangerous Fundamental principles by which
DISSUB personnel (admitted) area. A diversion may connect one the military forces guide their
channel to another or it may branch actions in support of objectives. It is
Survivors of a distressed submarine
from a channel and rejoin it on the authoritative but requires
who have not escaped or been
other side of the danger. judgement in application.
rescued.
Related term(s): route. 01 Mar 1973
18 Dec 1997
14 Oct 2002
dome / dôme
distributed fire / tir sur zone
diversion aerodrome / aérodrome Preferred term: spray dome.
Fire so dispersed as to engage
most effectively an area target. de déroutement
Related term(s): fire3. An aerodrome with at least door bundle / colis
01 Mar 1973 minimum essential facilities, which d’accompagnement
may be used as an emergency A bundle for manual ejection in
distribution point / point de aerodrome or when the main or flight normally followed by
deployment aerodrome is not parachutists.
distribution
usable or as required to facilitate 01 Mar 1973
DP
tactical operations.
A point at which supplies and/or
Related term(s): aerodrome; Doppler effect / effet Doppler
ammunition, obtained from
alternate aerodrome; diversion4. The phenomenon evidenced by the
supporting supply points by a
01 Nov 1994 change in the observed frequency
division or other unit, are broken
down for distribution to subordinate of a sound or radio wave caused by
diversionary attack / attaque de a time rate of change in the
units. Distribution points usually
carry no stocks; items drawn are diversion effective length of the path of travel
issued completely as soon as An attack wherein a force attacks, between the source and the point of
possible. or threatens to attack, a target other observation.
01 Mar 1973 than the main target for the purpose 01 Mar 1973
of drawing enemy defences away
from the main effort. Doppler radar / radar Doppler
diversion1 / diversion1
Related term(s): amphibious Any form of radar which detects
The act of drawing the attention and
demonstration; amphibious motion relative to a reflecting
forces of an enemy from the point
operation; amphibious raid; surface by measuring the frequency
of the principal operation.
01 Jul 1980 amphibious withdrawal; diversion; shift of reflected radio energy due
demonstration. to the motion of the observer or of
01 Mar 1973 the reflecting surface.
diversion2 / diversion2
01 Dec 1976
An attack, or alarm, or feint which
diverts attention. diving chamber
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dormant / insensible 01 Jul 1980 01 Mar 1973


In mine warfare, the state of a mine
with an arming delay device draftee drill mine / mine d’entraînement1
functioning, thus preventing it from Preferred term: transient. An inert-filled mine, or mine-like
being actuated. body, used in loading, laying or
02 May 1995 draft plan / projet de plan discharge practice and trials.
A plan for which a draft plan has Related term(s): practice mine1,2.
dormant state / état dormant been coordinated and agreed with 01 Jan 1991
In mine warfare, the transitory state the other military headquarters and
of a mine during which design is ready for coordination with the droop stop / butées centrifuges
features prevent it from being nations involved, that is those A device to limit downward vertical
actuated. nations who would be required to motion of helicopter rotor blades
Related term(s): actuate. take national action to support the upon rotor shutdown.
04 Oct 2000 plan. It may be used for future 01 Mar 1981
planning and exercises and may
dose rate contour line / courbe(s) form the basis for an operation drop / plus près
d’isointensité1 order to be implemented in time of In artillery and naval fire support, a
isodose rate line emergency. correction used by an
A line on a map, diagram, or Related term(s): coordinated draft observer/spotter to indicate that a
overlay joining all points at which plan; final plan; initial draft plan; decrease in range along a spotting
the radiation dose rate at a given operation plan. line is desired.
time is the same. 01 Mar 1979 01 Sep 1974
01 Mar 1973
drag loading / pression drop altitude / altitude de largage
dosimetry / dosimétrie résultante The altitude above mean sea level
The measurement of radiation The force on an object or structure at which airdrop is executed.
doses. It applies to both the devices due to transient winds Related term(s): altitude; altitude
used (dosimeters) and to the accompanying the passage of a datum; barometric altitude;
techniques. blast wave. It is the product of the calibrated altitude; critical altitude;
01 Mar 1973 dynamic pressure and the drag cruising altitude; cruising level;
coefficient, which is dependent datum level; drop height; elevation;
double flow route / itinéraire à upon the shape or geometry of the height1; high altitude; minimum safe
double courant object or structure. altitude; pressure-altitude; transition
A route of at least two lanes Related term(s): dynamic pressure. altitude; transition level.
allowing two columns of vehicles to 03 Aug 1998 01 Mar 1973
proceed simultaneously, either in
the same direction or in opposite drainage system / réseau drop height / hauteur de largage
directions. hydrographique The vertical distance between the
Related term(s): route; single flow Rivers, streams, and other inland drop zone and the aircraft.
route. water features. Related term(s): altitude; altitude
01 Nov 1980 01 Mar 1973 datum; barometric altitude;
calibrated altitude; critical altitude;
down1 / plus bas1 draught / tirant d’eau cruising altitude; cruising level;
In artillery and naval fire support, a The vertical distance between the datum level; drop altitude;
term used in a call for fire to waterline and the lowest point of a elevation; height1; high altitude;
indicate that the target is at a lower ship. minimum safe altitude; pressure-
altitude than the reference point Related term(s): air draught. altitude; transition altitude;
used in identifying the target. 04 Oct 2000 transition level.
01 Sep 1974 01 Mar 1973
drift / dérive
down2 / plus bas2 In ballistics, a shift in projectile drop message / message lesté
In artillery and naval fire support, a direction due to gyroscopic action A message dropped from an
correction used by an which results from gravitational and aircraft to a ground or surface unit.
observer/spotter in time fire to atmospheric induced torques on the 01 Mar 1973
indicate that a decrease in height of spinning projectile.
burst is desired. 01 Apr 1974 drop zone / zone de largage
01 Sep 1974 DZ
drift angle / angle de dérive² A specified area upon which
downgrade / déclasser The angle measured in degrees airborne troops, equipment, or
To reduce the security classification between the heading of an aircraft supplies are airdropped.
of a classified document or an item or ship and the track made good. 01 Mar 1973
of classified matter or material. 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): declassify. dry gap bridge / pont sur brèche
01 Mar 1973 drifting mine / mine dérivante1 sèche
A buoyant or neutrally buoyant A bridge, fixed or portable, which is
down lock / verrou train sorti mine free to move under the used to span a gap that does not
A device for locking retractable influence of waves, wind, current or normally contain water, e.g.,
landing gear in the down or tide. antitank ditches, road craters, etc.
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duplicate negative / copie


dual capable unit / unité à double négative2
capacité A negative reproduced from a
A nuclear certified delivery unit negative or diapositive.
capable of executing both 01 Aug 1973
conventional and nuclear missions.
01 Oct 1984 durable materiel
Preferred term: non-expendable
dual firing circuit / circuit double supplies and materiel.
de mise de feu
An assembly comprising two dwell at/on / restez sur les
independent firing systems, both éléments
electric or both non-electric, so that In artillery and naval fire support,
the firing of either system will this term is used when fire is to
detonate all charges. continue for an indefinite period at
Related term(s): combination firing specified time or on a particular
circuit. target or targets.
01 Mar 1981 01 Aug 1974

dud / raté1 dynamic pressure / pression


Explosive munition which has not dynamique
been armed as intended or which Pressure resulting from some
has failed to explode after being medium in motion, such as the air
armed. following the shock front of a blast
01 Mar 1983 wave.
Related term(s): drag loading.
dummy ammunition / munition 01 Mar 1973
factice
dummy munition (admitted)
A completely inert ammunition that
resembles an operational or
practice item but is designed not to
incorporate or be used in
combination with energetic material
nor to be delivered in or by a
weapon system.
Notes:
1. It is used in activities such as
assembly, handling, instruction,
training, gauging or maintenance.
2. A colour scheme is used to
differentiate this ammunition from
other types of ammunition.
05 Sep 2007

dummy message / message de


volume
A message sent for some purpose
other than its content, which may
consist of dummy groups or may
have a meaningless text.
01 Mar 1973

dummy minefield / champ de


mines factice
In naval mine warfare, a minefield
containing no live mines and
presenting only a psychological
threat.
Related term(s): minefield2.
01 Nov 1975

dump / dépôt temporaire


A temporary storage area, usually
in the open, for bombs,
ammunition, equipment, or
supplies.
01 Mar 1973

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early resupply / premiers Separate level of command. As edition designation /


ravitaillements compared to a regiment, a désignation d’édition
The shipping of supplies during division is a higher echelon, a The number, letter, date, or
the period between D-day and battalion is a lower echelon. symbol distinguishing one
the beginning of planned 01 Mar 1973 edition from another.
resupply. 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): element of echelon2 / échelon2
resupply; improvised early A fraction of a command in the ejection1 / éjection1
resupply; initial early resupply; direction of depth, to which a Escape from an aircraft by
planned resupply; resupply of principal combat mission is means of an independently
Europe. assigned; i.e., attack echelon, propelled seat or capsule.
01 Mar 1973 support echelon, reserve 01 Jul 1983
echelon.
early warning / alerte lointaine 01 Mar 1973 ejection2 / éjection2
air defence early warning In air armament, the process of
EW echelon3 / en échelon forcefully separating an aircraft
Early notification of the launch A formation in which its store from an aircraft to achieve
or approach of unknown subdivisions are placed one satisfactory separation.
weapons or weapons carriers. behind another, with a lateral 01 Jul 1983
01 Mar 1981 and even spacing to the same
side. ejection systems / systèmes
earmarked for assignment / 01 Mar 1973 d’éjection
forces prévues pour a. Command ejection system - A
affectation echeloned displacement / system in which the pilot of an
The status of forces which déplacement par échelons aircraft or the occupant of the
nations have agreed to assign to Movement of a unit from one other ejection seat(s) initiates
the operational command or position to another without ejection resulting in the
operational control of a NATO discontinuing performance of its automatic ejection of all
commander at some future date. primary function. occupants.
In designating such forces, 01 Mar 1973 b. Command select ejection
nations should specify when system - A system permitting
these forces will be available in economic mobilization / the optional transfer from one
terms currently agreed by the mobilisation économique crew station to another of the
Military Committee. The process of preparing for control of a command ejection
01 Dec 1974 and carrying out such changes system for automatic ejection of
in the organization and all occupants.
earmarking of stocks / functioning of the national c. Independent ejection system -
désignation de stocks economy as are necessary to An ejection system which
The arrangement whereby provide for the most effective operates independently of other
nations agree, normally in use of resources in a national ejection systems installed in one
peacetime, to identify a emergency. aircraft.
proportion of selected items of 01 Mar 1973 d. Sequenced ejection system -
their war reserve stocks to be A system which ejects the
called for by specified NATO economic shipping / aircraft crew in sequence to
commanders. transports maritimes à but ensure a safe minimum total
01 Mar 1984 économique time of escape without collision.
Civil shipping operating 01 Mar 1981
earthing / mise à la terre commercially not in support of
The process of making a the military. electrode sweep / drague à
satisfactory electrical connection 03 Aug 1998 électrode
between the structure, including In naval mine warfare, a
the metal skin, of an object or E-day / jour E magnetic cable sweep in which
vehicle, and the mass of the The day on which a NATO the salt water and the seabed
earth, to ensure a common exercise commences or is due form part of the electric circuit.
potential with the earth. to commence. 04 Oct 2000
Related term(s): bonding; Related term(s): C-day; D-day;
grounding. F-hour; G-day; G-hour; H-hour; electromagnetic compatibility
01 Jul 1980 L-hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- / compatibilité
hour, Y-hour. électromagnétique
easting / vers l’est 26 Aug 2009 EMC
Eastward (that is from left to The ability of equipment or a
right) reading of grid values on a edition / édition system to function in its
map. In cartography, a particular electromagnetic environment
01 Mar 1973 issue of a map or chart which is without causing intolerable
different from other issues. electromagnetic disturbances to
echelon1 / échelon1 01 Mar 1973 anything in that environment.
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electromagnetic vulnerability. Related term(s): barrage In electronic countermeasures,


09 May 2000 jamming; electronic jamming; the deliberate use of
jamming; spot jamming; sweep electromagnetic energy to either
electromagnetic environment / jamming. temporarily or permanently
environnement 09 Jan 1996 damage enemy devices which
électromagnétique rely exclusively on the
The totality of electromagnetic electronic deception / electromagnetic spectrum.
phenomena existing at a given déception électronique 20 Nov 1996
location. ED
01 Jul 1993 In electronic countermeasures, electronic order of battle /
the deliberate radiation, re- ordre de bataille électronique
electromagnetic interference / radiation, alteration, absorption EOB
interférence or reflection of electromagnetic A list of emitters used by a force
électromagnétique energy in a manner intented to or in a scenario with specific
EMI confuse, distract or seduce an information on the
Any electromagnetic enemy or his electronic electromagnetic characteristics,
disturbance, whether intentional systems. parameters, locations and
or not, which interrupts, 09 Jan 1996 platforms of these emitters.
obstructs, or otherwise 01 Oct 2003
degrades or limits the effective electronic defence / défence
performance of electronic or électronique electronic protective
electrical equipment. ED measures/ mesures de
01 Jul 1987 Use of electromagnetic energy protection électronique
to provide protection and to EPM
electromagnetic radiation ensure effective friendly use of That division of electronic warfare
hazard / risque lié au the electromagnetic spectrum. involving actions taken to ensure
rayonnement 17 Sep 2012 effective friendly use of the
électromagnétique electromagnetic spectrum
A condition which would expose electronic intelligence / despite the enemy's use of
personnel, equipment, munitions renseignement électronique electromagnetic energy. There
or fuel to a dangerous level of ELINT are two subdivisions of electronic
electromagnetic radiation. Intelligence derived from protective measures: active
01 Nov 1990 electromagnetic, non- electronic protective measures
communications transmissions. and passive electronic protective
electromagnetic vulnerability / MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 measures.
vulnérabilité Related term(s): active electronic
électromagnétique electronic jamming / protective measures; passive
The characteristics of a system brouillage électronique electronic protective measures.
that cause it to suffer EJ 20 Nov 1996
degradation in performance of, The deliberate radiation,
or inability to perform, its reradiation or reflection of electronic surveillance /
specified task as a result of electromagnetic energy with the surveillance électronique
electromagnetic interference. object of impairing the ES
Related term(s): effectiveness of hostile electronic Use of electromagnetic energy
electromagnetic compatibility. devices, equipment or systems. to provide situational awareness
01 Jul 1987 Related term(s): barrage and intelligence.
jamming; electronic 17 Sep 2012
electronic attack / attaque countermeasures; jamming;
électronique spot jamming; sweep jamming. electronic warfare / guerre
EA 13 Dec 1999 électronique
Use of electromagnetic energy EW
for offensive purposes. electronic masking / Military action that exploits
17 Sep 2012 camouflage électronique electromagnetic energy to
The controlled radiation of provide situational awareness
electronic countermeasures / electromagnetic energy on and achieve offensive and
contre-mesures électroniques friendly frequencies in a manner defensive effects.
ECM to protect the emissions of Related term(s): electronic
That division of electronic friendly communications and countermeasures; electronic
warfare involving actions taken electronic systems against protective measures; electronic
to prevent or reduce an enemy's enemy electronic warfare warfare support measures;
effective use of the support measures/signals operations security.
electromagnetic spectrum intelligence, without significantly 17 Sep 2012
through the use of degrading the operation of
electromagnetic energy. There friendly systems. electronic warfare support
are three subdivisions of 01 Nov 1991 measures / mesures de
electronic countermeasures: soutien de guerre
electronic jamming, electronic electronic neutralization / électronique
deception and electronic neutralisation électronique ESM
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warfare involving actions taken Preferred term: hypsometric emergency burial / inhumation
to search for, intercept and tinting. d’urgence
identify electromagnetic burial
emissions and to locate their embarkation / embarquement A burial, usually on the
sources for the purpose of The process of putting battlefield, when conditions do
immediate threat recognition. It personnel and/or vehicles and not permit either evacuation for
provides a source of information their associated stores and interment in a cemetery or burial
required for immediate decisions equipment into ships or aircraft. according to national or
involving electronic Note: In French, the word international legal regulations.
countermeasures, electronic "embarquement" applies to rail 01 Oct 1980
protective measures and other and road transport in addition to
tactical actions. ships and aircraft. emergency complement
09 Jan 1996 Related term(s): allowable load; Preferred term: emergency
block stowage loading; combat establishment.
electro-optics / loading; commodity loading;
optoélectronique horizontal loading; loading; emergency destruction of
EO selective loading; selective nuclear weapons / destruction
The technology associated with unloading; unit loading; vertical d’urgence d’armes nucléaires
those components, devices and loading. The destruction of nuclear
systems which are designed to 01 Oct 1992 munitions, components, and
interact between the associated classified material,
electromagnetic (optical) and embarkation area / zone without significant nuclear yield,
the electric (electronic) state. d’embarquement to render the weapon tactically
01 Nov 1986 An area ashore, including a useless, to prevent the
group of embarkation points, in disclosure of classified design
element of resupply / élément which final preparations for information, and to prevent
de réapprovisionnement embarkation are completed and salvage of the weapon for
Related term(s): early resupply; through which assigned reprocessing.
improvised early resupply; initial personnel and loads for craft 01 Nov 1975
early resupply; planned and ships are called forward to
resupply; resupply of Europe. embark. emergency establishment /
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973 tableau d’effectifs d’urgence
EE
elevation / élévation embarkation order / ordre emergency complement
The vertical distance of a point d’embarquement (obsolete)
or level, on, or affixed to, the An order specifying dates, An establishment of military and
surface of the earth, measured times, routes, loading diagrams civilian posts for a military
from mean sea level. and methods of movement to organization that needs to
Related term(s): altitude; altitude shipside or aircraft for troops respond to a situation that falls
datum; barometric altitude; and their equipment. under Article 5 of the North
calibrated altitude; critical Related term(s): coordinated Atlantic Treaty, setting out the
altitude; cruising altitude; draft plan; draft plan; final plan; authorized redistribution and
cruising level; datum level; drop initial draft plan; movement augmentation of manpower.
altitude; drop height; height1; order; notice to move; Related term(s): crisis
high altitude; minimum safe operational readiness; operation establishment; peacetime
altitude; pressure-altitude; order;operation plan; order to establishment.
transition altitude; transition move; readiness time; warning 18 Feb 2015
level. order.
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1979 emergency fleet operating
base / base logistique de
elevation guidance / guidage emergency anchorage / secours pour une flotte
en altitude mouillage auxiliaire A base providing logistic support
Information which will enable the An anchorage, which may have for fleet units operating in an
pilot or auto-pilot of an aircraft to a limited defence organization, area for limited periods.
follow the required glide path. for naval vessels, mobile Related term(s): base1;
01 Oct 1980 support units, auxiliaries, or deployment operating base.
merchant ships. 01 Mar 1973
elevation of security / hausse Related term(s): advanced fleet
de sécurité anchorage; assembly emergency in war / état de
Minimum elevation permissible anchorage; holding anchorage; crise en temps de guerre
for firing above friendly troops laying-up position; waiting An operational contingency in a
without endangering their safety. position; working anchorage. limited area caused by a critical
This concept can only be 01 Mar 1973 aggravation of combat
applied to certain equipment operations and requiring special
having a flat trajectory. emergency barrier and immediate action by
Related term(s): angle of safety. Preferred term: aircraft arresting National and Allied
01 Mar 1973 barrier. Commanders. The existence of
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Commander responsible for the energy. The aim may be twofold: endurance speed / vitesse
limited area involved, in a. to minimize the enemy's d’endurance
consultation with the National detection of emissions and The nautical miles per hour a
Commander concerned. exploitation of the information so ship will travel through the water
01 Mar 1973 gained; under average conditions of hull,
b. to reduce electromagnetic sea in temperate weather, and
emergency locator beacon / interference thereby improving wartime readiness. Endurance
radiobalise de repérage de friendly sensor performance. speeds in each case will
détresse 01 Nov 1994 correspond with specific engine
A generic term for all radio speeds.
beacons used for emergency emplacement1 / emplacement 01 Mar 1973
locating purposes. A prepared position for one or
Related term(s): beacon; crash more weapons or pieces of endurance time / endurance
locator beacon; fan marker equipment, for protection The total time for which any
beacon; localizer; meaconing; against hostile fire or specified endurance speed of a
personal locator beacon; radio bombardment, and from which ship can be maintained. If this
beacon; submarine locator they can execute their tasks. value is dependent on factors
acoustic beacon; Z-marker 01 Jun 1981 other than fuel, it shall be so
beacon. indicated.
01 Jun 1987 emplacement2 / mise en 01 Mar 1973
batterie
emergency movement / The act of fixing a gun in a energetic material / matière
mouvement d’urgence prepared position from which it énergétique
In naval cooperation and may be fired. A substance or mixture of
guidance for shipping, the 01 Jun 1981 substances that, through
execution of diversion, port chemical reaction, is capable of
evacuation, area evacuation and end item / matériel complet rapidly releasing energy.
subsequent movements in order In logistics, a final combination 02 Mar 2009
to preserve ships and cargoes of assemblies, components
when attack is imminent. and/or parts ready for its engage / engagez
Related term(s): diversion3,5; intended use. In air defence, a fire control
naval cooperation and guidance 01 Nov 1994 order used to direct or authorize
for shipping; port evacuation of units and/or weapon systems to
cargoes; port evacuation of end of mission / cessez le feu! fire on a designated target.
shipping. EOM Related term(s): cease
02 Mar 2007 In artillery and naval fire engagement; hold fire.
support, an order given to 01 Nov 1980
emergency nuclear risk / terminate firing on a specific
risque nucléaire exceptionnel target. engagement1 / engagement1
A degree of nuclear risk where 01 Sep 2003 In the context of rules of
anticipated effects may cause engagement, action taken
some temporary shock, end state / état final against a hostile force with intent
casualties, or both and may The political and/or military to deter, damage or neutralize it.
significantly reduce the unit's situation to be attained at the 29 May 2002
combat efficiency. end of an operation, which
Related term(s): degree of indicates that the objective has engagement2 / engagement2
nuclear risk; moderate nuclear been achieved. In the context of rules of
risk; negligible nuclear risk. 04 Oct 2000 engagement, action taken
01 Mar 1973 against an aircraft with intent to
endurance / autonomie destroy it.
emergency substitute / The time an aircraft can 29 May 2002
produit de remplacement continue flying, or a ground
d’urgence vehicle or ship can continue engagement control / contrôle
A product which may be used, in operating, under specified d’interception
an emergency only, in place of conditions e.g., without In air defence, that degree of
another product, but only on the refuelling. control exercised over the
advice of technically qualified Related term(s): endurance operational functions of an air
personnel of the nation using distance. defence unit that are related to
the product, who will specify the 01 Mar 1973 detection, identification,
limitations. engagement, and destruction of
Related term(s): acceptable endurance distance / distance hostile targets.
product; standardized product. franchissable d’endurance 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 Total distance that a ground
vehicle or ship can be self- engineer commander /
emission control / contrôle propelled at any specified commandant du génie
d’émission endurance speed. militaire
EMCON Related term(s): endurance. In land warfare, a combat
Selective control of emitted 01 Mar 1973 engineer officer who advises an
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engineer matters, proposes of best average definition over affecting the military situation
engineer operations, commands the entire field used in a and arrives at a decision as to
engineer operations as directed, camera. the course of action to be taken
and supervises engineer Related term(s): calibrated focal in order to accomplish his
operations by troops not directly length; focal length; nominal mission.
under his command. In some focal length. Related term(s): course of
armies, these responsibilities 01 Mar 1973 action.
may be divided between two 29 May 2002
individuals. escort1 / escorte1
01 Dec 1993 In land operations, (a) unit(s) or evacuation control ship /
element(s) assigned to bâtiment contrôleur
envelopment / enveloppement accompany and protect one or d’évacuation sanitaire
An offensive manoeuvre in several other units or elements. In an amphibious operation, a
which the main attacking force Related term(s): convoy escort. ship designated as a control
passes around or over the MCLSB, 02 Mar 2011 point for landing craft,
enemy's principal defensive amphibious vehicles, and
positions to secure objectives to escort2 / escorte2 helicopters evacuating
the enemy's rear. Aircraft assigned to protect other casualties from the beaches.
Related term(s): turning aircraft during a mission. Medical personnel embarked in
movement. 01 Dec 1979 the evacuation control ship
01 Oct 1978 effect distribution of casualties
escort3 / escorte3 throughout the attack force in
environment / environnement An armed guard that accordance with ship's casualty
The surroundings in which an accompanies a convoy, a train, capacities and specialized
organization operates, including prisoners, etc. medical facilities available, and
air, water, land, natural Related term(s): convoy escort. also perform emergency
resources, flora, fauna, humans, 01 Dec 1979 surgery.
and their interrelations. 01 Mar 1973
MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 escort4 / escorte4
An armed guard accompanying evacuation of port equipment
environmental protection / persons as a mark of honour. / évacuation de l’équipement
protection de l’environnement 01 Dec 1979 portuaire
EP The transfer of mobile/movable
The prevention or mitigation of essential cargo equipment from a threatened
adverse environmental impacts. Preferred term: essential supply. port to another port or to a
MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 working anchorage.
essential supply / cargaison 01 Nov 1994
equal area projection / essentielle
projection équivalente essential cargo evacuee / évacué
One in which equal areas on the A commodity which is essential A person who has been ordered
ground are represented by for the prosecution of the war in or authorized to move from a
equal areas on the map. the survival period, or for place of danger by competent
01 Mar 1973 national survival in that period, authorities, and whose
and which should be discharged movements and accommodation
equipment / équipement as soon as circumstances are planned, organized and
All non-expendable items permit. This will comprise such controlled by such authorities.
needed to outfit/equip an things as food, refined Related term(s): asylum seeker;
individual or organization. petroleum, oils, and lubricants, refugee.
Related term(s): assembly; and medical stores. 14 Aug 2015
component; base1,2; deployment Related term(s): cargo.
operating base; emergency fleet 01 Mar 1973 evaluation1 / évaluation1
operating base; establishment1; The structured process of
part; sub-assembly; supplies; establishment1 / organisme examining activities, capabilities
unit equipment. Personnel, equipment and and performance against
01 Oct 1992 infrastructure considered as a defined standards or criteria.
whole and organized as an Note: In the context of military
equipment casualty operating entity. forces, the hierarchical
evacuation / évacuation du 18 Feb 2015 relationship in logical sequence
matériel endommagé is: assessment, analysis,
The movement within the establishment² evaluation, validation and
logistic system of an equipment Preferred term: table of certification.
requiring maintenance. organization and equipment. Related term(s): analysis1;
04 Oct 2000 assessment; certification;
estimate of the situation / validation.
equivalent focal length / appréciation de la situation 02 Mar 2007
distance focale équivalente appreciation of the situation
The distance measured along A logical process of reasoning evaluation2 / évaluation2
the optical axis of the lens from by which a commander In intelligence usage, a step in
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intelligence cycle constituting for the purpose of training and exercise mine / mine
appraisal of a item of evaluation. It may be a d’exercice
information in respect of the combined, joint, or single In naval mine warfare, a mine
reliability of the source, and the service exercise, depending on suitable for use in mine warfare
credibility of the information. participating organizations. exercises, fitted with visible or
Related term(s): intelligence Related term(s): command post; audible indicating devices to
cycle. field exercise. show where and when it would
01 Sep 1981 01 Mar 1981 normally fire.
Related term(s): mine1,2; practice
evasion / évasion2 exercise area / zone d’exercice mine2.
Measures taken either to avoid A geographical area specifically 01 Oct 1978
or escape detection, or to break delineated in time and space for
contact with a hostile or the conduct of training activities. exercise planning directive /
potentially hostile unit. Note: An exercise area is directive pour la planification
01 Oct 2001 delineated in coordination with de l’exercice
the host nations. The exercise specification as
evasion and escape / évasion1 01 Oct 2001 developed by the officer
The procedures and operations scheduling the exercise,
whereby military personnel and exercise commander / designed to provide further
other selected individuals are commandant participant guidance to the planners of a
enabled to emerge from an A commander taking part in the particular exercise.
enemy-held or hostile area to exercise who will issue 01 Nov 1975
areas under friendly control. appropriate operation orders to
09 Jan 1996 forces placed under his control. exercise specifications /
He may be allocated spécifications d’exercice
exaggerated stereoscopy responsibilities regarding EXSPEC
Preferred term: controlling, conducting, and/or The fundamental requirements
hyperstereoscopy. directing the exercise in addition for an exercise, providing in
to that of command. advance an outline of the
examination / inspection Related term(s): commander. concept, form, scope, setting,
In maintenance, a 01 Jun 1984 aim, objectives, force
comprehensive scrutiny requirements, political
supplemented by measurement exercise directing staff / état- implications, analysis
and physical testing in order to major de direction d’exercice arrangements and costs.
determine the condition of an directing staff (admitted) 01 Jun 1984
item. DISTAFF
Related term(s): maintenance1,3. A group of officers who by virtue exercise study / étude
01 Nov 1990 of experience, qualifications, théorique
and a thorough knowledge of An activity which may take the
exceptional transport / the exercise instructions, are form of a map exercise, a war
transport exceptionnel selected to direct or control an game, a series of lectures, a
In railway terminology, transport exercise. discussion group, or an
of a load whose size, weight, or 01 Mar 1981 operational analysis.
preparation entails special 01 Nov 1983
difficulties vis-à-vis the facilities exercise filled mine / mine
or equipment of even one of the d’exercice à compteur exfiltration / exfiltration
railway systems to be used. d’influences Exfil.
Related term(s): ordinary In naval mine warfare, a mine The removal of personnel or
transport. containing an inert filling and an units from areas under hostile
01 Nov 1994 indicating device. control by stealth, deception,
Related term(s): dead mine; surprise or clandestine means.
executing commander / explosive filled mine; fitted mine; Related term(s): extraction.
commandant utilisateur inert mine; mine1,2. 03 Feb 2011
In nuclear warfare, the NATO 01 Aug 1976
strategic commander to whom expeditionary operation
nuclear weapons are released exercise incident / incident en / opération expéditionnaire
for delivery against specific cours d’exercice The projection of military power
targets or in accordance with An occurrence injected by over extended lines of
approved plans. directing staffs into the exercise communications into a distant
Related term(s): commander; which will have an effect on the operational area to accomplish a
coordinating commander. forces being exercised, or their specific objective.
09 Jan 1996 facilities, and which will require 07 Jul 2003
action by the appropriate
exercise / exercice commander and/or staff being expendable supplies and
EX exercised. materials / approvisionnement
A military manoeuvre or 01 Jun 1981 consommable
simulated wartime operation Items which are consumed in
involving planning, preparation, use, such as ammunition, or
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certain repair parts, or which are and chemical agents. This a. Access procedures - Those
of low intrinsic value, unworthy includes bombs and warheads; actions taken to locate exactly
of full accounting procedures. guided and ballistic missiles; and to gain access to
01 Mar 1973 artillery, mortar, rocket and unexploded explosive ordnance.
small arms ammunition; all b. Diagnostic procedures -
exploder / exploseur mines, torpedoes and depth Those actions taken to identify
A device assigned to generate charges, demolition charges; and evaluate unexploded
an electric current in a firing pyrotechnics; clusters and explosive ordnance.
circuit after deliberate action by dispensers; cartridge and c. Render-safe procedures - The
the user in order to initiate an propellant actuated devices; portion of the explosive
explosive charge or charges. electro-explosive devices; ordnance disposal procedures
01 Jul 1980 clandestine and improvised involving the application of
explosive devices; and all special explosive ordnance
exploitation1 / exploitation1 similar or related items or disposal methods and tools to
Taking full advantage of components explosive in nature. provide for the interruption of
success in battle and following Related term(s): area clearance; functions or separation of
up initial gains. binary chemical munition; fixed essential components of
01 Mar 1981 ammunition; multi-agent unexploded explosive ordnance
munition; improvised explosive to prevent an unacceptable
exploitation2 / exploitation2 device; semi-fixed ammunition; detonation.
processing2 (admitted) munition; proofing; separate d. Recovery procedures - Those
Taking full advantage of any loading ammunition. actions taken to recover
information that has come to 01 Sep 1974 unexploded explosive ordnance.
hand for tactical or strategic e. Final disposal procedures -
purposes. explosive ordnance disposal / The final disposal of explosive
Related term(s): intelligence neutralisation des explosifs et ordnance which may include
cycle. munitions demolition or burning in place,
01 Mar 1981 EOD removal to a disposal area or
The detection, identification, on- other appropriate means.
exploitation3 / exploitation3 site evaluation, rendering safe, Related term(s): final disposal
An offensive operation that recovery and final disposal of procedures; recovery procedure.
usually follows a successful unexploded explosive ordnance. 01 Oct 1980
attack and is designed to 30 Jan 2012
disorganize the enemy in depth. explosive ordnance
01 Mar 1981 explosive ordnance disposal reconnaissance /
incident / incident de reconnaissance d’explosifs et
exploratory hunting / chasse neutralisation de munition de munitions
d’exploration explosive EOR
In naval mine warfare, a parallel The suspected or detected The investigation, detection,
operation to search sweeping, in presence of unexploded location, marking, initial
which a sample of the route or explosive ordnance, or identification, confirmation and
area is subjected to minehunting damaged explosive ordnance, reporting of suspected
procedures to determine the which constitutes a hazard to unexploded explosive ordnance
presence or absence of mines. operations, installations, in order to determine further
01 Nov 1975 personnel or material. Not action.
included in this definition are the 31 Aug 2012
explosive / explosif accidental arming or other
A substance or mixture of conditions that develop during explosive train / chaîne de
substances which, under the manufacture of high mise à feu
external influences, is capable explosive material, technical The set of explosive components
of rapidly releasing energy in the service assembly operations or intended to transfer the explosive
form of gases and heat. the laying of mines and effect from the first to the last
01 Jun 1989 demolition charges. element.
01 Dec 1974 AC/326, 18 Aug 2014
explosive filled mine / mine
chargée explosive ordnance disposal exposure dose / dose
In mine warfare, a mine procedures / procédures d’exposition
containing an explosive charge d’élimination des explosifs The exposure dose at a given
but not necessarily the firing recovery procedure point is a measurement of
train needed to detonate it. Those particular courses or radiation in relation to its ability
Related term(s): exercise filled modes of action taken by to produce ionization. The unit
mine; fitted mine. explosive ordnance disposal of measurement of the exposure
01 Dec 1976 personnel for access to, dose is the roentgen.
diagnosis, rendering safe, 01 Mar 1973
explosive ordnance / explosifs recovery and final disposal of
et munitions explosive ordnance or any exposure station
All munitions containing hazardous material associated Preferred term: air station.
explosives, nuclear fission or with an explosive ordnance
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importance d’un exercice


militaire
The scope of an exercise in
relation to the involvement of
NATO and/or national
commands.
Related term(s): inter-command
exercise; intra-command
exercise; NATO-wide exercise;
scale of an exercise.
01 Nov 1985

external reinforcing force /


force de renfort extérieure
A reinforcing force which is
principally stationed in
peacetime outside its intended
Major NATO Command area of
operations.
01 Jun 1984

extraction / extraction
The removal of forces from a
hostile or potentially hostile
area.
Related term(s): exfiltration.
03 Feb 2011

extraction drop / largage par


extraction
The dropping of loads by means
of one or more extraction
parachutes.
Related term(s): extraction
parachute; gravity extraction;
platform drop.
15 Jul 2000

extraction parachute /
parachute extracteur
An auxiliary parachute used to
release lashings, pull cargo out of
an aircraft or deploy one or more
cargo parachutes.
Related term(s): extraction drop.
04 Oct 2000

extraction zone / zone de


largage à faible hauteur
EZ
A specified drop zone used for
the delivery of supplies and/or
equipment by means of an
extraction technique from an
aircraft flying very close to the
ground.
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face of a map or chart / recto simultaneously by an assembly of trigonométrique


d’une carte three or more cameras, A series of points whose relative
The side on which the printed systematically installed at fixed positions and elevations are
image of the map or chart angles relative to each other so known. These positions are used
appears. as to provide wide lateral in basic data in mapping and
01 Mar 1973 coverage with overlapping charting. Normally, these
images. positions are established by
fallout contours / courbe(s) Related term(s): fan cameras; tri- survey methods, and are
d’isointensité2 camera photography. sometimes referred to as trig
Lines joining points which have 01 Mar 1973 control or trigonometrical
the same radiation intensity that net(work).
define a fallout pattern, fan cameras / faisceau Related term(s): control point1,3;
represented in terms of roentgens d’appareils photo ground control.
per hour. An assembly of three or more 01 Aug 1979
01 Mar 1973 cameras systematically disposed
at fixed angles relative to each field exercise / exercice de
fallout pattern / diagramme des other so as to provide wide lateral combat à simple action
retombées radioactives coverage with overlapping An exercise conducted in the field
The distribution of fallout as images. under simulated war conditions in
portrayed by fallout contours. Related term(s): fan camera which troops and armament of
01 Mar 1973 photography; tri-camera one side are actually present,
photography. while those of the other side may
fallout wind vector plot / 01 Mar 1973 be imaginary or in outline.
graphique de vectorisation des Related term(s): command post
vents pour le calcul des fan marker beacon / radioborne exercise; exercise.
retombées en éventail 01 Mar 1973
A wind vector diagram based on A type of radio beacon, the
the wind structure from the emissions of which radiate in a field fortification / fortification
surface of the earth to the highest vertical, fan-shaped pattern. The de campagne
altitude of interest. signal can be keyed for An emplacement or shelter of a
01 Mar 1973 identification purposes. temporary nature which can be
Related term(s): beacon; radio constructed with reasonable
false colour film / film à spectre beacon; Z-marker beacon. facility by units requiring no more
décalé 01 Mar 1973 than minor engineer supervisory
A colour film with at least one and equipment participation.
emulsion layer sensitive to feature / détail cartographique 01 Mar 1973
radiation outside the visible In cartography, any object or
region of the spectrum (e.g. configuration of ground or water field of fire / champ de tir
infrared), in which the represented on the face of the The area which a weapon or a
representation of colours is map or chart. group of weapons may cover
deliberately altered. 01 Mar 1973 effectively with fire from a given
Related term(s): camouflage position.
detection photography. feature line overlap / 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 couverture de ligne
caractéristique du terrain field of vision / angle de vision
false origin / point de référence A series of overlapping air The total solid angle available to
relatif photographs which follow the line the gunner from his normal
of a ground feature, e.g., river, position.
A fixed point to the south and
road, railway, etc. 05 May 1973
west of a grid zone from which
grid distances are measured 01 Mar 1973
eastward and northward. fighter / chasseur
01 Mar 1973 F-hour / heure F A generic term to describe a type
The time at which aviation of fast and manoeuvrable fixed
false parallax / parallaxe fausse operations beyond the forward wing aircraft capable of tactical air
line of own troops commence or operations against air and/or
The apparent vertical
are due to commence. surface targets.
displacement of an object from its
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- Related term(s): all weather air
true position when viewed
stereoscopically, due to day; G-day; G-hour; H-hour; L- defence fighter; clear weather air
movement of the object itself as hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- defence fighter; day air defence
well as to change in the point of hour, Y-hour. fighter; interceptor; fighter
observation. 26 Aug 2009 interceptor.
01 Mar 1981 01 Feb 1989
fiducial mark
fan camera photography / Preferred term: collimating mark. fighter cover / couverture
faisceau de photographies aérienne
Photography taken field control / réseau The maintenance of a number of
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area or force for the purpose of That part of an instrument searching fire; suppression
repelling hostile air activities. approach procedure in which fire;supporting fire; unobserved
Related term(s): airborne alert; alignment and descent for landing fire.
column cover; coverage; screen1. are accomplished. 01 Nov 1975
01 Jul 1993 a. In a non-precision approach it
normally begins at the final fireball / boule de feu
fighter direction aircraft / approach fix or point and ends at The luminous sphere of hot gases
aéronef directeur d’avions de the missed approach point or fix. which forms a few millionths of a
combat b. In a precision approach the second after detonation of a
An aircraft equipped and manned final approach is deemed to nuclear weapon and immediately
for directing fighter aircraft. commence at the glide path starts expanding and cooling.
01 Jul 1993 intercept point and ends at the 01 Sep 2003
decision height/altitude.
fighter interceptor 01 Nov 1983 fire capabilities chart / carte
Preferred term: interceptor. des possibilités de tir
final disposal procedures / A chart, usually in the form of an
fighter sweep / sweep procédé de destruction overlay, showing the areas which
An offensive mission by fighter définitive can be reached by the fire of the
aircraft to seek out and destroy Related term(s): explosive bulk of the weapons of a unit.
enemy aircraft or targets of ordnance disposal procedures. Related term(s): chart.
opportunity in an allotted area of 01 Nov 1974 01 Aug 1973
operations.
01 Mar 1973 final plan / plan final fire control / conduite de tir
A plan for which drafts have been FC
fighting patrol coordinated and approved and The control of all operations in
Preferred term: combat patrol. which has been signed by or on connection with the application of
behalf of a competent authority. fire on a target.
filler point Related term(s): coordinated draft 01 Mar 1977
Preferred term: charging point. plan; draft plan; embarkation
order; initial draft plan; movement fire-control radar / radar de
film badge / dosiphote order; notice to move; operational conduite de tir
A photographic film packet to be readiness; operation order; FCR
carried by personnel, in the form operation plan; order to move; Radar used to provide target
of a badge, for measuring and readiness time; warning order. information inputs to a weapon
permanently recording (usually) 01 Jul 1980 fire control system.
gamma-ray dosage. 02 Mar 2007
01 Mar 1973 final protective fire / tir d’arrêt
FPF fire-control system / système
filter / filtre An immediately available de conduite de tir
In electronics, a device which prearranged barrier of fire FCS
transmits only part of the incident designed to impede enemy A group of interrelated fire control
energy and may thereby change movement across defensive lines equipment and/or instruments
the spectral distribution of energy: or areas. designed for use with a weapon
a. high pass filters transmit 01 Dec 1979 or group of weapons.
energy above a certain 06 Jan 2006
frequency; fire1 / feu
b. low pass filters transmit energy The command given to discharge fire coordination
below a certain frequency; a weapon(s). Preferred term: fire support
c. band pass filters transmit 01 Nov 1975 coordination.
energy of a certain bandwidth;
d. band stop filters transmit fire2 / tirer fire coordination area / zone de
energy outside a specific To detonate the main explosive coordination des feux
frequency band. charge by means of a firing An area with specified restraints
01 Mar 1977 system. into which fires in excess of those
01 Nov 1975 restraints will not be delivered
filtering / filtrage without approval of the authority
The process of interpreting fire3 / tir establishing the restraints.
reported information on Related term(s): barrage fire; 01 Aug 1974
movements of aircraft, ships, and close supporting fire;
submarines in order to determine concentrated fire1,2; counterfire; fire direction centre / poste
their probable true tracks and, counterpreparation fire; covering central de tir
where applicable, heights or fire1,2; deep supporting fire;
That element of a command post,
depths. destruction fire mission; direct consisting of gunnery and
01 Mar 1973 fire; direct supporting fire; communication personnel and
distributed fire; grazing fire; equipment, by means of which
final approach / approche finale harassing fire; indirect fire; the commander exercises fire
interdiction fire; neutralization fire; direction and/or fire control. The
observed fire; preparation fire; fire direction centre receives
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for fire, and translates them into 01 Mar 1981 or ground targets short of the fire
appropriate fire direction. support coordination line must be
01 Aug 1976 fire support / appui-feu conducted under the positive
FS control or procedural clearance of
fire for effect1 / tir d’efficacité1 The application of fire, the associated land or amphibious
FFE coordinated with the manoeuvre force commander. Unless in
Fire which is delivered after the of forces, to destroy, neutralize or exceptional circumstances,
mean point of impact or burst is suppress the enemy. commanders of forces attacking
within the desired distance of the Related term(s): naval fire targets beyond the fire support
target or adjusting/ranging point. support. coordination line must coordinate
01 Mar 1973 01 Nov 1994 with all affected commanders in
order to avoid fratricide and to
fire for effect2 / tir d’efficacité2 fire support area / zone de tirs harmonize joint objectives.
FFE d’appui Note: In the context of this
Term in a call for fire to indicate FSA definition the term "surface
the adjustment/ranging is An appropriate manoeuvre area targets" applies to those in littoral
satisfactory and fire for effect is assigned to fire support ships or inland waters within the
desired. from which to deliver gun-fire designated area of operations.
01 Mar 1973 support of an amphibious 04 Oct 2000
operation.
fire mission1 / mission de tir1 Related term(s): naval support fire support coordination
Specific assignment given to a area. measure / mesure de
fire unit as part of a definite plan. 01 Mar 1973 coordination de l’appui-feu
01 Mar 1973 FSCM
fire support coordination / A measure employed by land or
fire mission2 / mission de tir2 coordination des tirs d’appui amphibious commanders to
Order used to alert the fire coordination facilitate the rapid engagement of
weapon/battery area and indicate FSC targets and to provide safeguards
that the message following is a The planning and executing of fire for friendly forces.
call for fire. so that targets are adequately MCLSB, 02 May 2013
01 Mar 1973 covered by a suitable weapon or
group of weapons. fire support group /
fire plan / plan d’emploi des 01 Mar 1973 groupement de tirs d’appui
feux A temporary grouping of ships
A tactical plan for using the fire support coordination under a single commander
weapons of a unit or formation so centre / centre de coordination charged with supporting troop
that their fire will be coordinated. des feux d’appui operations ashore by naval fire. A
01 Mar 1973 supporting arms coordination fire support group may be further
subdivided into fire support units
centre (admitted)
firepower1 / puissance de feu1 and fire support elements.
FSCC
The amount of fire which may be 01 Mar 1973
SACC (admitted)
delivered by a position, unit, or A single location in which are
weapon system. fire unit / unité de tir
centralized communication
01 Mar 1973 The smallest artillery or mortar
facilities and personnel incident to
organization, consisting of one or
the coordination of all forms of
firepower2 / puissance de feu2 more weapon systems, capable
fire support.
Ability to deliver fire. of being employed to execute a
17 Sep 2010
01 Mar 1973 fire mission.
20 Nov 1996
fire support coordination line /
fire-power umbrella / zone de ligne de coordination des feux
tir contre-avions firing / mise à feu
d’appui Actuation of the firing system.
An area of specified dimensions FSCL
defining the boundaries of the Related term(s): firing system.
Within an assigned area of 25 Sep 1998
airspace over a naval force at sea
operations, a line established by a
within which the fire of ships anti-
land or amphibious force firing area / aire d’explosion
aircraft weapons can endanger
commander to denote coordination In a sweeper - sweep
aircraft, and within which special
requirements for fires by other combination, the horizontal area
procedures have been
force elements which may affect at the depth of a particular mine
established for the identification
the commander's current and in which the mine will detonate.
and operation of friendly aircraft.
planned operations. The fire The firing area has exactly the
01 Mar 1973
support coordination line applies to same dimensions as the
fires of air, ground or sea weapons interception area but will lie
firestorm / tempête de feu using any type of ammunition
Stationary mass fire, generally in astern of it unless the mine
against surface or ground targets. detonates immediately when
built-up urban areas, generating The establishment of the fire
strong, inrushing winds from all actuated.
support coordination line must be 01 Dec 1976
sides; the winds keep the fires coordinated with the appropriate
from spreading while adding fresh commanders and supporting
oxygen to increase their intensity. firing circuit1 / circuit de mise
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firing mechanism A medical treatment facility
In land operations, an electrical designed to operate for an
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designed to detonate connected 22 Jan 2010
charges from a firing point.
01 Jul 1980 fixed station patrol / barrage
fixe
firing circuit2/ circuit de mise One in which each scout
de feu2 maintains station relative to an
firing mechanism assigned point on a barrier line
In naval mine warfare, that part of while searching the surrounding
a mine circuit which either area. Scouts are not stationary
completes the detonator circuit or but remain underway and patrol
operates a ship counter. near the centre of their assigned
01 Jul 1980 stations. A scout is a surface
ship, submarine, or aircraft.
firing mechanism 01 Mar 1973
Preferred term: firing circuit1,2.
fixer network / réseau de
firing point / point de mise de détermination de position
feu fixer system
That point in the firing circuit A combination of radio or radar
where the device employed to direction-finding installations
initiate the detonation of the which, operating in conjunction,
charges is located. are capable of plotting the
01 Mar 1979 position relative to the ground of
an aircraft in rflightonta
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firing system / mise de feu
System designed to actuate an
explosive, electric or other train, in
order to cause the explosion of a
charge.
Related term(s): firing.
25 Sep 1998

fission / fission
The process whereby the nucleus
of a heavy element splits into
(generally) two nuclei of lighter
elements, with the release of
substantial amounts of energy.
01 Nov 1975

fitted mine / mine disponible


In naval mine warfare, a mine
containing an explosive charge, a
primer, detonator and firing
system.
Related term(s): exercise filled
mine; explosive filled mine.
01 Nov 1975

fix / point
A position determined from
terrestrial, electronic, or
astronomical data.
01 Mar 1973

fixed ammunition / munition


encartouchée
Ammunition in which the cartridge
case is permanently attached to
the projectile.
Related term(s): munition.
01 Mar 1973

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01 Oct 1980 used as a reference mark in needed to initiate the assault, is


examining or measuring a required to support and sustain
flight plan / plan de vol stereoscopic model. the assault.
Specified information provided to 01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): assault2;
air traffic services units, relative to amphibious assault; amphibious
an intended flight or portion of a floating mine / mine flottante operation; assault phase1; follow-
flight of an aircraft. In naval mine warfare, a mine up.
01 Mar 1973 visible on the surface. 01 Mar 1982
Related term(s): drifting mine; free
flight readiness firing / essai au mine; mine2; watching mine. follow-on mine
point fixe 01 Nov 1975 countermeasures / opérations
Short duration tests relating to a ultérieures de lutte contre les
rocket system, carried out with floating reserve / réserve non mines
the propulsion device in débarquée Mine countermeasures
operation, the rocket being fixed In an amphibious operation, operations carried out after the
on the launcher. Such tests are reserve troops which remain initial amphibious landing during
carried out in order to define the embarked until needed. the amphibious assault and post-
state of preparation of the rocket 01 Mar 1973 assault phases in order to expand
system and of the launching the areas cleared during the pre-
facilities before the flight test. flooder / dispositif de assault mine countermeasures
01 Mar 1973 sabordage operations.
In naval mine warfare, a device 01 Oct 2001
flight surgeon / médecin de l’air fitted to a buoyant mine which, on
A physician who is specially operation after a pre-set time, follow-up / renfort-soutien
trained and holds a current floods the mine case and causes In amphibious operations, the
qualification in aviation medicine. it to sink to the bottom. landing of reinforcements and
15 Jan 2008 01 Nov 1975 stores after the assault and
follow-on echelons have been
flight test / essai en vol fluxgate / fluxmètre landed.
Test of an aircraft, rocket, missile, fluxvalve Related term(s): assault2;
or other vehicle by actual flight or A detector which gives an amphibious assault; amphibious
launching. Flight tests are electrical signal proportional to operation; assault phase1; follow-
planned to achieve specific test the intensity of the external on echelon.
objectives and gain operational magnetic field acting along its 01 Mar 1982
information. axis.
01 Mar 1973 01 Jan 1980 follow-up echelon / échelon de
renforcement
floatation / flottabilité fluxvalve In air transport operations,
The capability of a vehicle to float Preferred term: fluxgate. elements moved into the
in water. objective area after the assault
01 Mar 1973 focal length / distance focale echelon.
Related term(s): calibrated focal 01 Jul 1983
floating base support / length; equivalent focal length;
bâtiment de soutien logistique nominal focal length. force interoperability /
A form of logistic support in which 01 Mar 1973 interopérabilité des forces
supplies, repairs, maintenance The ability of the forces of two or
and other services are provided in focal plane / plan focal more nations to train, exercise
harbour or at an anchorage for The plane, perpendicular to the and operate effectively together in
operating forces from ships. optical axis of the lens, in which the execution of assigned
01 Dec 1974 images of points in the object missions and tasks.
field of the lens are focused. Related term(s): commonality;
floating lines / ligne flottante 01 Mar 1973 common user item; compatibility;
In photogrammetry, lines interchangeability;
connecting the same two points folded optics / système à trajet interoperability; military
of detail on each print of a stereo optique replié interoperability; standardization.
pair, used to determine whether Any optical system containing 06 Jan 2006
or not the points are intervisible. reflecting components for the
The lines may be drawn directly purpose of reducing the physical force protection / protection des
on to the prints or superimposed length of the system or for the forces
by means of strips of transparent purpose of changing the path of FP
material. the optical axis. All measures and means to
01 Mar 1973 01 Jun 1978 minimize the vulnerability of
personnel, facilities, equipment
floating mark or dot / marque follow-on echelon / échelon de and operations to any threat and
repère premier renfort in all situations, to preserve
A mark seen as occupying a In amphibious operations, that freedom of action and the
position in the three dimensional echelon of the assault troops, operational effectiveness of the
space formed by the stereoscopic vehicles, aircraft equipment, and force.
fusion of a pair of photographs, supplies which, though not 22 Jun 2004

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01 Oct 1980 A qualified individual who, from a


force ratio / rapport de forces forward position on the ground or
The qualitative and quantitative formation2 / formation2 in the air, directs the action of
ratio between friendly and hostile An ordered arrangement of two or combat aircraft engaged in close
forces at a specific time and more ships, units, or aircraft air support of land forces.
location. proceeding together under a 01 Aug 1982
01 Oct 2001 commander.
26 Aug 2009 forward edge of the battle area
force rendezvous / point de / limite avant de la zone de
rendez-vous des forces formatted message text / texte bataille
group rendezvous de message formaté FEBA
A checkpoint at which formations A message text composed of The foremost limits of a series of
of aircraft or ships join and several sets ordered in a areas in which ground combat
become part of the main force. specified sequence, each set units are deployed, excluding the
01 Mar 1981 characterized by an identifier and areas in which the covering or
containing information of a screening forces are operating,
force(s) / force(s) specified type, coded and designated to coordinate fire
Related term(s): airborne force; arranged in an ordered sequence support, the positioning of forces,
airborne operation; air-portable; of character fields in accordance or the manoeuvre of units.
air transportable unit; air with the NATO message text 01 Jul 1983
transported force; blue forces; formatting rules. It is designed to
covering force1,2; forces allocated permit both manual and forward line of own troops /
to NATO; garrison force; automated handling and ligne avant des forces amies
multinational force; national processing. FLOT
forces for the defence of the Related term(s): free form A line which indicates the most
NATO area; NATO assigned message text; structured forward positions of friendly
forces; NATO command forces; message text. forces in any kind of military
NATO earmarked forces; NATO 01 Jul 1987 operation at a specific time.
forces; opposing forces; other 01 Mar 1991
forces for NATO; purple forces; forming-up place / zone de
task force1,2,3; underway démarrage forward observer / observateur
replenishment force; white forces. attack position avancé
01 Jul 1994 The last position occupied by the FO
assault echelon before crossing An observer with forward troops
forces allocated to NATO / the start line/line of departure. trained to call for and adjust
forces allouées à l’OTAN 01 Mar 1973 supporting fire and pass
Those forces made available to battlefield information.
NATO by a nation under the form lines / courbe figurative 01 Mar 1981
categories of: Lines resembling contours, but
a. NATO command forces; representing no actual elevations, forward slope / glacis
b. NATO assigned forces; which have been sketched from Any slope which descends
c. NATO earmarked forces; visual observation or from towards the enemy.
d. other forces for NATO. inadequate or unreliable map 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): force(s). sources, to show collectively the
01 Aug 1979 configuration of the terrain. forward tell / transfert
01 Mar 1973 ascendant
forces in being / forces Related term(s): track telling.
constituées form overlay / cadre de 01 Mar 1973
Forces classified as being in state surimpression
of readiness "A" or "B" as A pattern, such as a report form, found shipment / marchandise
prescribed in the appropriate grid or map, used as background non manifestée
Military Committee document. image. Freight received but not listed or
01 Mar 1985 05 Sep 2000 manifested.
01 Mar 1973
format1 / format1 forward aeromedical
In photography, the size and/or evacuation / évacuation fragmentary order / ordre
shape of a negative or of the print sanitaire aérienne de l’avant simplifié
therefrom. That phase of evacuation which FRAGO
01 Mar 1973 provides airlift for patients An abbreviated form of an
between points within the operation order, issued as
format2 / format2 battlefield, from the battlefield to required, that eliminates the need
In cartography, the shape and the initial point of treatment, and for restating information
size of a map or chart. to subsequent points of treatment contained in a basic operation
01 Mar 1973 within the combat zone. order. It may be issued in
01 Mar 1973 sections.
formation1 / formation1 01 Mar 1991
An ordered arrangement of troops forward air controller /
and/or vehicles for a specific contrôleur air avancé frame / cliché
purpose. FAC In photography, any single

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exposure contained within a wartime conditions, limited only when it is used in a purely
continuous sequence of by those artificialities or national sense. No NATO or
photographs. restrictions required by peacetime coalition commander has full
01 Mar 1973 safety regulations. command over the forces
Related term(s): controlled assigned to him since, in
free air overpressure / exercise. assigning forces to NATO,
surpression incidente 01 Jun 1984 nations will delegate only
The unreflected pressure, in operational command or
excess of the ambient friend / ami operational control.
atmospheric pressure, created in In identification, the designation Related term(s): administrative
the air by the blast wave from an given to a track, object or entity control; command5; functional
explosion. belonging to a declared, presumed command5; national command;
01 Mar 1973 or recognized friendly nation, operational command;
faction or group. operational control.
free drop / largage en chute Related term(s): detection; hostile; 04 Oct 2000
libre identification2; identification,
The dropping of equipment or friend or foe; neutral; recognition; fully planned movement /
supplies from an aircraft without suspect; unknown. mouvement entièrement
the use of parachutes. 01 Oct 2003 planifié
Related term(s): air landed; A movement which is prepared in
airdrop; air movement; air front1 / front1 detail, based on definite data and
trooping; extraction drop; The lateral space occupied by an for which all necessary movement
extraction parachute; free fall; element measured from the and transportation support will be
gravity extraction; high-velocity extremity of one flank to the arranged as required or agreed.
drop; low-velocity drop; landing extremity of the other flank. This type of movement can be
area2; landing site1; platform 01 Mar 1973 executed on declaration of alert
drop. measures or on call.
01 Mar 1973 front2 / front2 Related term(s): ad hoc
The direction of the enemy. movement; partially planned
free fall / saut en commandé 01 Mar 1973 movement.
A parachute manoeuvre in which 01 Nov 1990
the parachute is opened, either front3 / front3
manually or automatically, at a The line of contact of two functional command /
predetermined altitude. opposing forces. commandement fonctionnel
Related term(s): air landed; 01 Mar 1973 A command organization based
airdrop; air movement; air on military functions rather than
trooping; extraction drop; front4 / front4 geographic areas.
extraction parachute; free drop; When a combat situation does Related term(s): administrative
gravity extraction; high velocity not exist or is not assumed, the control; command5; full command;
drop; low velocity drop; landing direction toward which the operational command;
area2; landing site1; platform command is faced. operational control; tactical
drop. 01 Mar 1973 control.
01 Mar 1971 09 Nov 1990
frontal attack / attaque frontale
free form message text / texte An offensive manoeuvre in which fusion1 / fusion
de message libre the main action is directed The process whereby the nuclei
A message text without against the front of the enemy of light elements combine to form
prescribed format arrangements. forces. the nucleus of a heavier element,
It is intended for fast drafting as Related term(s): flanking attack. with the release of tremendous
well as manual handling and 01 Dec 1977 amounts of energy.
processing. 01 Nov 1991
Related term(s): formatted full beam spread / faisceau
message text; structured ouvert fusion2 / fusionnement
message text. Related term(s): indirect In intelligence usage, the
01 Jul 1987 illumination. blending of intelligence and/or
01 Nov 1975 information from multiple sources
free mine / mine dérivante2 or agencies into a coherent
In naval mine warfare, a moored full command / commandement picture. The origin of the initial
mine whose mooring has parted intégral individual items should then no
or been cut. The military authority and longer be apparent.
Related term(s): floating mine; responsibility of a commander to 01 Nov 1991
mine2. issue orders to subordinates. It
01 Nov 1975 covers every aspect of military fuze / fusée
operations and administration A device which initiates an
free play exercise / exercice à and exists only within national explosive train.
libre action services. Related term(s): base fuze;
An exercise to test the Note: The term"command"as boresafe fuze; direct action fuze;
capabilities of forces under used internationally, implies a impact action fuze; proximity fuze;
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shuttered fuze; time fuze.


01 Oct 1980

fuze cavity / alvéole


d’amorçage
A recess in a charge for receiving
a fuze.
01 Dec 1979

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gap-filler radar / radar de (privilégié) position of a point on the surface


couverture complémentaire soutien général (privilégié) of the earth with respect to the
GFR GS reference spheroid.
A radar used to supplement the Support given to the supported Related term(s): coordinates;
coverage of the principal radar in force as a whole rather than to georeferenced image.
areas where coverage is any particular subdivision of it. 01 Mar 1973
inadequate. 03 Feb 2011
01 Dec 1974 geomatics / géomatique
general support reinforcing / The science and technology of
gap marker / marqueur action d’ensemble et geospatial information
d’extrémité de couloir renforcement management, including the
In land mine warfare, markers A tactical task in which an artillery acquisition, storage, analysis and
used to indicate a minefield gap. unit fires in support of the force processing, display and
Gap markers at the entrance to, as a whole and, on a secondary dissemination of georeferenced
and exit from, the gap will be basis, provides reinforcing fire for information.
referenced to a landmark or another artillery unit. Related term(s): geospatial.
immediate marker. 30 Jun 2005 16 Jul 1999
Related term(s): lane marker;
minefield lane; row marker; strip general unloading period / georef / géoref
marker. phase de déchargement A worldwide position reference
01 Mar 1981 général system that may be applied to
In amphibious operations, that any map or chart graduated in
garnishing / garnissage de part of the ship-to-shore latitude and longitude regardless
camouflage movement in which unloading is of projection. It is a method of
In surveillance, natural or artificial primarily logistic in character, and expressing latitude and longitude
material applied to an object to emphasizes speed and volume of in a form suitable for rapid
achieve or assist camouflage. unloading operations. It reporting and plotting. (This term
01 Dec 1974 encompasses the unloading of is derived from the words "The
units and cargo from the ships as World Geographic Reference
garrison force / garnison rapidly as facilities on the beach System".)
All units assigned to a base or permit. It proceeds without regard Related term(s): coordinates.
area for defence, development, to class, type, or priority of cargo, 01 Mar 1973
operation, and maintenance of as permitted by cargo handling
facilities. facilities ashore. georeferenced image / image
Related term(s): force(s). Related term(s): initial unloading géoréférencée
01 Mar 1973 period. In photogrammetry, an image
01 Mar 1982 which has been processed such
G-day / jour G that its pixels are assigned map
The day on which an order is or is generic plan / plan générique coordinates, and then resampled
due to be given to deploy a unit. GEP to conform to a map projection
Note: Such an order is normally a A basic plan which is developed system.
national one. for possible operations where Related term(s): geocoded
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- some planning factors have not yet image; projection.
day; F-hour; G-hour; H-hour; L- been fully identified or cannot be 14 Oct 2002
hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- assumed. It identifies at this stage
hour, Y-hour. the general capabilities required. geospatial / géospatial
26 Aug 2009 25 Sep 1998 Of or related to any entity whose
position is referenced to the Earth.
general air cargo / cargaison geocoded image / image Related term(s): geomatics.
aérienne ordinaire géocodée 13 Dec 1999
Cargo without hazardous or In photogrammetry, an
dangerous properties and not orthorectified image encoded with geospatial intelligence /
requiring extra precautions for air grid or geographical coordinates renseignement géospatial
transport. so as to define the position of its GEOINT
Related term(s): cargo. pixels in relation to the surface of Intelligence derived from the
01 Jul 1987 the earth. combination of geospatial
Related term(s): geographic information, including imagery,
general stopping power / coordinates; georeferenced with other intelligence data to
pouvoir d’arrêt général image; grid coordinate system; describe, assess and visually
The percentage of a group of mosaic; orthorectification. depict geographically referenced
vehicles in battle formation likely 14 Oct 2002 activities and features on the
to be stopped by mines when earth.
attempting to cross a minefield. geographic coordinates / MCJSB, 25 Aug 2014
01 Sep 1981 coordonnées géographiques
The quantities of latitude and
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fitted to a mine mooring designed grille


to grapple the sweep wire when The ratio of the grid convergence
G-hour / heure G the mooring is cut. angle to the longitude difference.
The time at which an order is 01 Nov 1975 In the Lambert Conical
given, or is due to be given, to Orthomorphic projection this ratio
deploy a unit. graticule1 / graticule1 is constant for all charts based on
Note: Such an order is normally a In cartography, a network of lines the same two standard parallels.
national one. representing the earth's parallels Related term(s): constant of the
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- of latitude and meridians of cone; convergence; convergence
day; F-hour; G-day; H-hour; L- longitude. factor; grid convergence; map
hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- Related term(s): image map; convergence; true convergence
hour, Y-hour. neatlines. 01 Mar 1973
26 Aug 2009 01 Nov 1977
grid coordinate / coordonnées
go around graticule2 / graticule2 de carroyage
Preferred term: overshoot. Preferred term: reticle. Coordinates of a grid coordinate
system to which numbers and
go no-go / go no-go graticule ticks / amorce de letters are assigned for use in
The condition or state of réseau géographique designating a point on a gridded
operability of a component or In cartography, short lines map, photograph, or chart.
system: "go", functioning indicating where selected Related term(s): coordinates.
properly; or "no-go", not meridians and parallels intersect. 01 Dec 1974
functioning properly. 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1982 grid coordinate system /
gravity extraction / largage par système de carroyage
government off-the-shelf / gravité A plane-rectangular coordinate
gouvernemental sur étagère The extraction of cargoes from system usually based on, and
GOTS the aircraft by influence of their mathematically adjusted to, a
Pertaining to a product developed own weight. map projection in order that
for a national government and Related term(s): extraction drop. geographic positions (latitudes
made available for authorized use, 01 Mar 1973 and longitudes) may be readily
normally without modification. transformed into plane
Related term(s): commercial off- grazing fire / tir rasant coordinates and the computations
the-shelf; NATO off-the-shelf. Fire approximately parallel to the relating to them may be made by
26 Aug 2014 ground where the centre of the the ordinary method of plane
cone of fire does not rise above surveying.
gradient circuit / mise de feu à one metre from the ground. Related term(s): coordinates;
gradient Related term(s): fire3. georeferenced image.
In mine warfare, a circuit which is 01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973
actuated when the rate of
change, with time, of the great circle route / orthodromie grid interval / intervalle d’un
magnitude of the influence is The route which follows the quadrillage
within predetermined limits. shortest arc of a great circle The distance represented
01 Nov 1975 between two points. between the lines of a grid.
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973
graphic / document graphique
Any and all products of the grid grid magnetic angle /
cartographic and Preferred term: military grid. déclinaison magnétique du
photogrammetric art. A graphic carroyage
may be either a map, chart, or grid bearing / azimut grille grid variation
mosaic or even a film-strip that Bearing measured with reference grivation
was produced using cartographic to grid north. Angular difference in direction
techniques. Related term(s): magnetic between grid north and magnetic
01 Mar 1973 bearing; relative bearing; true north. It is measured east or west
bearing. from grid north.
graphic scale / échelle 09 Jan 1996 Related term(s): isogriv.
graphique 01 Mar 1973
bar scale grid convergence /
linear scale convergence de la grille grid navigation / navigation-
A graduated line by means of The horizontal angle at a point grille
which distances on the map, between true north and grid north. A method of navigation using a
chart, or photograph may be Related term(s): convergence; grid overlay for direction
measured in terms of ground convergence factor; grid reference.
distance. convergence factor; map Related term(s): navigational grid.
Related term(s): scale. convergence; true convergence 01 Dec 1974
01 Feb 1974 01 Mar 1973
grid north / nord de la grille
grapnel / grappin grid convergence factor / The northerly or zero direction
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01 Mar 1973 13 Dec 1999 throughout an air defence system
to provide visual and aural
grid ticks / amorce d’un ground-controlled interception information of aircraft
quadrillage / interception contrôlée du sol movements.
Small marks on the neatline of a GCI 01 Mar 1973
map or chart indicating additional A technique which permits control
grid reference systems included of friendly aircraft or missiles for ground position / point sol
on that sheet. Grid ticks are the purpose of effecting The position on the earth
sometimes shown on the interior interception. vertically below an aircraft.
grid lines of some maps for ease 01 Aug 1973 01 Mar 1973
of referencing.
01 Mar 1973 ground-effect machine / ground position indicator /
appareil à effet de sol indicateur de position-sol
grid variation GEM An instrument which determines
Preferred term: grid magnetic A machine which normally and displays automatically the
angle. manoeuvres within the zone of ground position of an aircraft.
the ground effect or on an air- 01 Mar 1973
grivation cushion.
Preferred term: grid magnetic Related term(s): air cushion ground return / écho de sol
angle. vehicle; vehicle. The radar reflection from the
01 Nov 1994 terrain as displayed and/or
gross weight1 / poids total en recorded as an image.
charge1 grounding / mise à la masse 09 May 2000
Weight of a vehicle, fully The bonding of an equipment
equipped and serviced for case, frame or chassis, to an ground signal / signal de trafic
operation, including the weight of object or vehicle structure to A visual signal displayed on an
the fuel, lubricants, coolant, ensure a common potential. aerodrome to give local air traffic
vehicle tools and spares, crew, Related term(s): bonding; rules information to flight crews in
personal equipment and load. earthing. the air.
Related term(s): net weight1. 01 Jul 1980 Related term(s): signal area.
01 Mar 1982 01 Mar 1973
ground liaison officer / officier
gross weight2 / poids total en de liaison de l’armée de terre ground speed / vitesse sol
charge2 GLO The horizontal component of the
Weight of a container or pallet An officer especially trained in air speed of an aircraft relative to the
including freight and binding. reconnaissance and/or offensive earth's surface.
Related term(s): net weight2. air support activities. These 01 Nov 1975
01 Mar 1982 officers are normally organized
into teams under the control of ground zero / point zéro
ground alert / alerte au sol the appropriate ground force surface zero (obsolete)
That status in which aircraft on commander to provide liaison to GZ
the ground/deck are fully serviced air force and navy units engaged SZ (obsolete)
and armed, with combat crews in in training and combat The point on the earth’s surface
readiness to take off within a operations. directly above or below a nuclear
specified short period of time Related term(s): air liaison officer. detonation.
(usually 15 minutes) after receipt 01 Mar 1973 [derived from: COED]
of a mission order. MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013
01 Apr 1974 ground liaison section / section
de liaison des forces terrestres group of targets / groupe
ground control / cheminement A ground unit responsible for d’objectifs
par triangulation ground-air liaison under control of Two or more targets on which fire
A system of accurate the ground headquarters. is desired simultaneously. A
measurements used to determine 01 Mar 1982 group of targets is designated by
the distances and directions or a letter/number combination or a
differences in elevation between ground mine nickname.
points on the earth. Preferred term: bottom mine. 01 Aug 1976
Related term(s): control point1;
field control; traverse2. ground nadir / nadir au sol group rendezvous
01 Mar 1973 The point on the ground vertically Preferred term: force rendezvous.
beneath the perspective centre of
ground-controlled approach the camera lens. On a true guard / élément de protection
procedure / procédure vertical photograph this coincides A security element whose primary
d’approche contrôlée du sol with the principal point. task is to protect the main force
The technique for talking down, 01 Mar 1973 by fighting to gain time, while also
through the use of both observing and reporting
surveillance and precision ground observer organization / information.
approach radar, an aircraft during corps d’observateurs terrestres Related term(s): flank guard;
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01 Mar 1981 influence mines under certain


conditions, or, specifically, to
guarded frequency / fréquence detonate pressure mines.
gardée 01 Nov 1975
An enemy frequency used as a
source of information, on which gull / leurre flottant
jamming is therefore controlled. In electronic warfare, a floating
09 Jan 1996 radar reflector used to simulate a
surface target at sea for
guard-ship / bâtiment de garde deceptive purposes.
A ship detailed for a specific duty 01 Dec 1973
for the purpose of enabling other
ships in company to assume a gun carriage / affût de canon
lower degree of readiness. carriage
01 Mar 1973 A mobile or fixed support for a
gun. It sometimes includes the
guerrilla warfare / guérilla elevating and traversing
Military and paramilitary mechanisms.
operations conducted in enemy 01 Mar 1973
held or hostile territory by
irregular, predominantly gun clear
indigenous forces. Preferred term: gun empty.
01 Mar 1973
gun direction / direction de tir
guidance coverage / zone de The distribution and direction of
guidage the gun-fire of a ship.
That volume of space in which 01 Mar 1973
guidance information (azimuth
and/or elevation and/or distance) gun empty / pièce vide
is provided to aircraft to the gun clear
specified performance and In artillery and naval fire support,
accuracy. This may be specified the procedural term used to
either with relation to indicate that a gun is empty as
aerodrome/airstrip geometry, ordered.
making assumptions about 16 Jul 1996
deployment of ground equipment
or with relation to the coverage gun-target line / ligne pièce-but
provided by individual ground An imaginary straight line from
units. gun to target.
08 Sep 1981 Related term(s): observer-target
line; spotting line.
guidance station equipment / 02 May 1995
équipement de guidage au sol
The ground-based portion of a gun-type weapon / arme
missile guidance system nucléaire type canon
necessary to provide guidance A device in which two or more
during missile flight. pieces of fissionable material,
01 Mar 1973 each less than a critical mass,
are brought together very rapidly
guide signs / signal indicateur so as to form a supercritical mass
Signs used to indicate locations, which can explode as the result of
distances, directions, routes, and a rapidly expanding fission chain.
similar information. 01 Mar 1979
01 Mar 1973
gyromagnetic compass /
guide specification / compas gyromagnétique
spécification-type A directional gyroscope whose
Minimum requirements to be azimuth scale is maintained in
used as a basis for the evaluation alignment with the magnetic
of a national specification meridian by a magnetic detector
covering a fuel, lubricant or unit.
associated product proposed for 01 Dec 1979
standardization action.
01 Oct 1984

guinea-pig / cobaye
In naval mine warfare, a ship
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hachuring / hachures handover line / ligne de recueil hard stand1 / aire de


A method of representing relief A control feature, preferably stationnement
upon a map or chart by shading following easily defined terrain A paved or stabilized area where
in short disconnected lines drawn features, at which responsibility vehicles are parked.
in the direction of the slopes. for the conduct of combat 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 operations is passed from one
force to another. hard stand2 / aire de stockage
half-life / période radioactive 01 Jul 1985 Open ground area having a
The time required for the activity prepared surface and used for the
of a given radioactive species to hang fire / long feu storage of material.
decrease to half of its initial value An undesired delay in the 01 Mar 1973
due to radioactive decay. The functioning of a firing system.
half-life is a characteristic 01 Oct 1978 hasty attack / attaque
property of each radioactive improvisée
species and is independent of its harassing fire / tir de In land operations, an attack in
amount or condition. The effective harcèlement which preparation time is traded
half-life of a given isotope is the Fire designed to disturb the rest for speed in order to exploit an
time in which the quantity in the of the enemy troops, to curtail opportunity.
body will decrease to half as a movement and, by threat of Related term(s): deliberate attack.
result of both radioactive decay losses, to lower morale. 01 Jul 1983
and biological elimination. Related term(s): fire3.
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973 hasty breaching / ouverture de
brèche rapide
half-residence time / demi-vie harassment / harcèlement The rapid creation of a route
des produits contaminants Repeated, deliberate and through a minefield, barrier or
dans l’atmosphère intimidating activities intended to fortification by any expedient
As applied to delayed fallout, it is discourage, impede and disrupt. method.
the time required for the amount 14 Oct 2002 01 Jul 1980
of weapon debris deposited in a
particular part of the atmosphere, harbour defence / défense hasty crossing /
to decrease to half of its initial portuaire franchissement dans la foulée
value. The defence of a harbour or The crossing of an inland water
01 Mar 1973 anchorage and its water obstacle using the crossing
approaches against external means at hand or those readily
half thickness / demi-épaisseur threats such as: available, and made without
Thickness of absorbing material a. submarine, submarine borne, pausing for elaborate
necessary to reduce by one-half or small surface craft attack; preparations.
the intensity of radiation which b. enemy minelaying operations; Related term(s): deliberate
passes through it. and crossing.
01 Mar 1973 c. sabotage. 01 Jan 1991
The defence of a harbour from
half-tone / demi-teinte guided or dropped missiles while hasty defence / défense
Any photomechanical printing such missiles are airborne is improvisée
surface or the impression considered to be a part of air A defence normally organized
therefrom in which detail and tone defence. while in contact with the enemy or
values are represented by a Related term(s): port security. when contact is imminent and
series of evenly spaced dots of 01 Dec 1974 time available for the organization
varying size and shape, varying in is limited. It is characterized by
direct proportion to the intensity of hardened site / site durci improvement of the natural
the tones they represent. A site, normally constructed defensive strength of the terrain
Related term(s): half-tone screen. under rock or concrete cover, by utilization of foxholes,
01 Mar 1973 designed to provide protection emplacements, and obstacles.
against the effects of Related term(s): deliberate
half-tone screen / trame de conventional weapons. It may defence.
demi-teinte also be equipped to provide 01 Mar 1973
A series of regular spaced protection against the side-effects
opaque lines on glass, crossing of a nuclear attack and against a hazardous material / matière
at right angles, producing chemical or a biological attack. potentiellement dangereuse
transparent apertures between 01 Mar 1981 HAZMAT
intersections. Used in a process Material that may pose a risk for
camera to break up a solid or hard missile base / base durcie the population, property, safety or
continuous tone image into a pour missiles the environment owing to its
pattern of small dots. A launching base that is chemical or physical properties or
Related term(s): half-tone; protected against a nuclear the reactions that it may cause.
screen2. explosion. 30 Jan 2012
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The direction in which the the helicopter group/unit
longitudinal axis of an aircraft or heavy-lift-ship / bâtiment commander operating under the
ship is pointed, usually expressed transporteur de charges overall control of the tactical air
in degrees clockwise from north lourdes control centre.
(true, magnetic, compass or grid). A ship specially designed and 01 Mar 1982
01 Mar 1973 capable of loading and unloading
heavy and bulky items. It has helicopter lane / couloir
heading indicator / répétiteur booms of sufficient capacity to d’hélicoptères
de cap accommodate a single lift of 100 A safety air corridor in which
An instrument which displays tons. helicopters fly to or from their
heading transmitted electrically 01 Mar 1973 destination during helicopter
from a remote compass system. operations.
01 Nov 1980 height1 / hauteur1 Related term(s): helicopter
The vertical distance of a level, a approach route; helicopter
headroom / hauteur libre2 point, or an object considered as retirement route.
The vertical distance between the a point, measured from a 01 Mar 1973
top of the superstructure of a specified datum.
vehicle or the head of a person Related term(s): altitude; helicopter retirement route /
and any obstruction above them. elevation. itinéraire de sortie
Related term(s): air draught; [ICAO] d’hélicoptères
overhead clearance. 01 Mar 1973 The track or series of tracks along
04 Oct 2000 which helicopters move from a
height of burst / hauteur specific landing site or landing
head-up display / visualisation d’explosion zone.
tête haute HOB Related term(s): helicopter
HUD The vertical distance from the approach route; helicopter lane.
A display of flight, navigation, earth's surface or target to the 01 Oct 1980
attack, or other information point of burst.
superimposed upon the pilot's Related term(s): optimum height helicopter support team /
forward field of view. of burst; safe burst height. groupe de soutien des
Related term(s): horizontal 01 Mar 1973 hélicoptères
situation display. A task organization formed and
26 Aug 2009 helicopter approach route / equipped for employment in a
itinéraire d’accès landing zone to facilitate the
health and medical support / d’hélicoptères landing and movement of
soutien sanitaire The track or series of tracks along helicopter-borne troops,
A set of actions which contribute which helicopters move to a equipment and supplies, and to
to the preparation and specific landing site or landing evacuate selected casualties and
preservation of the human zone. prisoners of war.
potential by full and coherent Related term(s): helicopter lane; 01 Aug 1979
care. helicopter retirement route.
30 Jun 2005 01 Oct 1980 helicopter wave / vague
d’hélicoptères
heat radiation helicopter assault force / force Related term(s): wave.
Preferred term: thermal radiation. d’assaut d’hélicoptères 01 Mar 1973
A task organization combining
heavy RAS helicopters, supporting units, and helipad / aire de manœuvre
Preferred term: heavy helicopter-borne troop units for d’hélicoptères
replenishment at sea. use in helicopter-borne assault A prepared area, including
operations. landing and hover points,
heavy replenishment at sea / 01 Mar 1973 designated and used for take-off
ravitaillement lourd à la mer and landing of helicopters.
heavy RAS helicopterborne operation / Related term(s): aerodrome.
Replenishment at sea involving the opération héliportée 30 Jun 2005
transfer of solid cargo weighing An operation in which helicopters
more than 2,000 kg (4,410 lb) and act in support of a formation, unit heliport / héliport
up to 6,000 kg (13,216 lb) or organization to accomplish the A facility designated for operating,
including the container. movement of troops, supplies basing, servicing, and
Related term(s): replenishment at and/or equipment. maintaining helicopters.
sea. Related term(s): airmobile 01 Mar 1973
05 Sep 2007 operation.
20 Nov 1996 Hertz-Horn
health service support / soutien Preferred term: chemical horn.
santé helicopter direction centre /
All services provided directly or centre de direction des H-hour1 / heure H1
indirectly to contribute to the hélicoptères The specific time at which an
health and well-being of patients HDC operation or exercise commences
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Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- angle of elevation is increased. As applied to air traffic, to keep
day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; L- 01 Aug 1979 an aircraft within a specified
hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- space or location which is
hour, Y-hour. high-density airspace control identified by visual or other
26 Aug 2009 zone / zone de contrôle de means in accordance with Air
l’espace aérien à haute densité Traffic Control instructions.
H-hour2 / heure H2 HIDACZ 01 Mar 1973
The time at which the line of Airspace of defined dimensions,
departure is or is due to be designated by the airspace holdee
crossed by the leading element in control authority, in which there is Preferred term: transient.
an attack. a concentrated employment of
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- numerous and varied weapons hold fire / halte au feu
day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; L- and airspace users. In air defence, an emergency
hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- 01 Sep 1981 order to stop firing. Missiles
hour, Y-hour. already in flight must be
26 Aug 2009 high pay-off target / objectif à prevented from intercepting, if
haut rendement technically possible.
H-hour3 / heure H3 HPT Related term(s): cease
In amphibious operations, the A target of significance and value engagement; engage.
time at which the first waterborne to an adversary, the destruction, 01 Jul 1983
wave of an amphibious assault damage or neutralization of which
lands or is due to land on a may lead to a disproportionate holding anchorage / mouillage
beach. advantage to friendly forces. d’attente1
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- 08 Aug 2008 An anchorage where ships may
day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; L- lie:
hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- high-velocity drop / largage à a. if the assembly or working
hour, Y-hour. vitesse de descente élevée anchorage, or port, to which they
26 Aug 2009 A drop procedure in which the have been assigned is full;
drop velocity is greater than 30 b. when delayed by enemy
high altitude / haute altitude feet per second (low-velocity threats or other factors from
Conventionally, an altitude above drop) and lower than free-drop proceeding immediately on their
10,000 metres (33,000 feet). velocity. next voyage;
Related term(s): altitude; altitude Related term(s): airdrop; air c. when dispersed from a port to
datum; barometric altitude; movement; free drop; release. avoid the effects of a nuclear
calibrated altitude; critical altitude; 01 Mar 1973 attack.
cruising altitude; cruising level; Related term(s): assembly
datum level; drop altitude; drop hill shading / estompage anchorage; dispersal; emergency
height; elevation; height1; A method of representing relief on anchorage; working anchorage.
minimum safe altitude; pressure- a map by depicting the shadows 01 Jun 1978
altitude; transition altitude; that would be cast by high ground
transition level. if light were shining from a certain holding attack / action de
01 Mar 1973 direction. fixation
Related term(s): shaded relief. An attack designed to hold the
high altitude burst / explosion 01 Mar 1973 enemy in position, to deceive him
nucléaire à haute altitude as to where the main attack is
The explosion of a nuclear hoist / treuil being made, to prevent him from
weapon which takes place at a In helicopters, the mechanism by reinforcing the elements opposing
height in excess of 100,000 feet which external loads may be the main attack and/or to cause
(30,000 metres). raised or lowered vertically. him to commit his reserves
Related term(s): airburst; low 01 Mar 1982 prematurely at an indecisive
airburst; nuclear airburst; nuclear location.
surface burst; nuclear hold1 / cale 01 Mar 1973
underground burst. A cargo stowage compartment
01 Mar 1973 aboard ship. holding point / point d’attente
01 Mar 1973 A geographically or electronically
high angle / tir vertical defined location used in
In artillery and naval fire support, hold2 / tenir stationing aircraft in flight in a
an order or request to obtain high In land operations, to maintain predetermined pattern in
angle fire (superior to 45°). possession of a position or area accordance with air traffic control
01 Sep 1974 by force. clearances.
01 Oct 2001 Related term(s): orbit point.
high angle fire / tir vertical (ou 01 Oct 1984
courbe) hold3 / fixer
Fire delivered at angles of In an attack, to exert sufficient holding position / position
elevation greater than the pressure to prevent movement or d’attente1
elevation that corresponds to the redisposition of enemy forces. A specified location on the
maximum range of the gun and 01 Mar 1973 aerodrome, close to the active
ammunition concerned; fire, the runway and identified by visual
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taxiing aircraft is maintained in 01 Jul 1988 An environment in which an


accordance with air traffic control adversary has the capability and
instructions horizontal action mine / mine à intent to oppose or disrupt
01 Mar 1979 action horizontale operations of friendly forces.
In land mine warfare, a mine Related term(s): non-permissive
holiday / blanc designed to produce a destructive environment ; permissive
In naval mine warfare, a gap left effect in a plane approximately environment.
unintentionally during sweeping parallel to the ground. 31 Aug 2012
or minehunting arising from errors Related term(s): mine1.
in navigation, station-keeping, 01 Jan 1991 hostile track / piste hostile
dan laying, breakdowns or other A track determined to be a threat
causes. horizontal loading / in accordance with established
01 Nov 1975 chargement à l’horizontale criteria.
Loading of items of like character 04 Oct 2000
hollow charge / charge in horizontal layers throughout the
perforante holds of a ship. host nation / pays hôte
A shaped charge producing a Related term(s): loading. HN
deep cylindrical hole of relatively 01 Mar 1973 A nation which, by agreement:
small diameter in the direction of a. receives forces and materiel of
its axis of rotation. horizontal situation display / NATO or other nations operating
01 Dec 1977 visualisation de la situation on/from or transiting through its
horizontale territory;
homing / processus de An electronically generated b. allows materiel and/or NATO
ralliement display on which navigation organizations to be located on its
The technique whereby a mobile information and stored mission territory; and/or
station directs itself, or is and procedural data can be c. provides support for these
directed, towards a source of presented. Radar information and purposes.
primary or reflected energy, or to television picture can also be Related term(s): host-nation
a specified point. displayed either as a map overlay support.
01 Mar 1979 or as a separate image. 04 Oct 2000
Related term(s): head-up display.
homing adaptor / adaptateur de 01 Nov 1980 host-nation post / poste pourvu
radioralliement par le pays hôte
A device which, when used with horizontal situation indicator / HN post (admitted)
an aircraft radio receiver, plateau de route A post in a peacetime
produces aural and/or visual An instrument which may display establishment, that the host-
signals which indicate the bearing and distance to a nation authorities have agreed to
direction of a transmitting radio navigation aid, magnetic heading, fill permanently in view of its
station with respect to the track/course and track/course national or administrative nature.
heading of the aircraft. deviation. Note: Host-nation posts are not
01 Mar 1973 01 Nov 1973 included in the international
manpower ceiling.
homing guidance / guidage de horn / corne 18 Feb 2015
collision In naval mine warfare, a
A system by which a missile projection from the mine shell of host-nation support / soutien
steers itself towards a target by some contact mines which, when du pays hôte
means of a self-contained broken or bent by contact, causes HNS
mechanism which is activated by the mine to fire. Civil and military assistance
some distinguishing Related term(s): switch horn. rendered in peace, crisis or war
characteristics of the target. 01 Nov 1975 by a host nation to NATO and/or
Related term(s): active homing other forces and NATO
guidance; passive homing horse collar organizations that are located on,
guidance; semi-active homing Preferred term: rescue strop. operating on/from, or in transit
guidance. through the host nation's territory.
01 Mar 1973 hostile / hostile Related term(s): host nation.
In identification, the designation 31 Jan 2014
homing mine / mine à tête given to a track, object or entity
chercheuse whose characteristics, behaviour hot spot / point chaud
In naval mine warfare, a mine or origin indicate that it is a threat Region in a contaminated area in
fitted with propulsion equipment to friendly forces. Designation as which the level of radioactive
which homes on to a target. hostile does not necessarily imply contamination is considerably
Related term(s): mine2. clearance to engage. greater than in neighbouring
01 Nov 1975 Related term(s): friend; regions in the area.
identification1,2; neutral; suspect; 01 Mar 1973
hook operation / transport sous unknown.
élingue 01 Oct 2003 hovering1 / plongée statique
In helicopter operations, any A self-sustaining manoeuvre
transport of underslung loads. hostile environment / whereby a fixed, or nearly fixed,
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a spot on the surface of the earth hung store / charge A radio navigation system which
or underwater. d’armement suspendue enables the position of an aircraft
01 Mar 1973 An aircraft store that has failed to equipped with a suitable receiver
separate from an aircraft or a to be fixed by two or more
hovering2 / vol stationnaire launcher although actuated for intersecting hyperbolic position
A self-sustaining manoeuvre employment or jettison. lines. The system employs either
whereby a fixed, or nearly fixed, 20 Jun 2006 a time difference measurement of
position is maintained relative to pulse transmissions or a phase
a spot on the surface of the earth hunter-killer group difference measurement of
or underwater. Preferred term: antisubmarine phase-locked continuous wave
01 Mar 1973 carrier group. transmissions.
Related term(s): decca.
hovering ceiling / plafond de hunter track / route du 01 Dec 1974
vol stationnaire chasseur
The highest altitude at which the sweeper track hyperfocal distance / distance
helicopter is capable of hovering In naval mine warfare, the track to hyperfocale
in standard atmosphere. It is be followed by the hunter (or The distance from the lens to the
usually stated in two figures: sweeper) to ensure that the nearest object in focus when the
hovering in ground effect and hunting (or sweeping) gear lens is focused at infinity.
hovering out of ground effect. passes over the lap track. 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 01 Nov 1975
hypergolic fuel / carburant
human intelligence / hydrogen bomb hypergolique
renseignement humain Preferred term: thermonuclear Fuel which will spontaneously
HUMINT weapon. ignite with an oxidizer, such as
A category of intelligence derived aniline with fuming nitric acid. It is
from information collected and hydrographic chart / carte used as the propulsion agent in
provided by human sources. hydrographique certain missile systems.
01 Jan 1983 nautical chart 01 Mar 1973
A nautical chart showing depths
humanitarian aid / aide of water, nature of bottom, hypersonic / hypersonique
humanitaire contours of bottom and coastline, Of or pertaining to speeds equal
The resources needed to directly and tides and currents in a given to, or in excess of, 5 times the
alleviate human suffering. sea or sea and land area. speed of sound.
Related term(s): humanitarian Related term(s): chart. Related term(s): speed of sound.
assistance; humanitarian 01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973
operation.
22 Jun 2004 hyperstereoscopy /
hydrography / hydrographie
hyperstéréoscopie
The science which deals with the
humanitarian assistance / exaggerated stereoscopy
measurements and description of
assistance humanitaire the physical features of the Stereoscopic viewing in which the
HA oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and relief effect is noticeably
As part of an operation, the use of their adjoining coastal areas, with exaggerated, caused by the
available military resources to particular reference to their use extension of the camera base.
assist or complement the efforts for navigational purposes. 01 Mar 1973
of responsible civil actors in the 01 Mar 1973 hypobaric chamber / caisson
operational area or specialized
civil humanitarian organizations in hypobare
hyperbaric chamber / caisson
fulfilling their primary altitude chamber (admitted)
hyperbare
responsibility to alleviate human decompression chamber
compression chamber
suffering. (admitted)
(admitted)
Related term(s): humanitarian A chamber used to induce a
diving chamber (admitted) decrease in ambient pressure as
aid; humanitarian operation. recompression chamber
22 Jun 2004 would occur in ascending to
(admitted) altitude.
A chamber used to induce an Note: This type of chamber is
humanitarian operation / increase in ambient pressure as
opération humanitaire primarily used for training and
would occur in descending below experimental purposes.
humanitarian relief operation sea level, in a water or air 05 Sep 2007
(admitted) environment.
HUMRO Note: It is the only type of hypsometric tinting / coloriage
An operation specifically mounted chamber suitable for use in the hypsométrique
to alleviate human suffering in an treatment of decompression altitude tint (admitted)
area where the civil actors sickness in flying or diving. elevation tint (admitted)
normally responsible for so doing 05 Sep 2007
are unable or unwilling layer tint (admitted)
adequately to support a A method of showing relief on
hyperbolic navigation system / maps and charts by colouring in
population. système de navigation
30 Jan 2012 different shades those parts
hyperbolique which lie between selected levels.
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identification1 / identification1 area. the different signatures on


The indication by any act or 01 Mar 1973 imagery from different types of
means of one's own friendly sensors in terms of position and
character or individuality. image degradation / the physical characteristics
15 Jul 2000 affaiblissement de l’image signified.
The reduction of the inherent 01 Nov 1975
identification2 / identification2 optimum potential of individual
The process of attaining an sensor systems caused by error imagery data recording /
accurate characterization of a in sensor operations, processing enregistrement des données de
detected entity by any act or procedures or incorrect film représentation
means so that high confidence handling. Reduction in quality The transposing of information
real-time decisions, including caused by unavoidable factors relating to the airborne vehicle,
weapons engagement, can be not associated with the sensor and sensor, such as speed,
made. system, i.e. atmospherics, snow, height, tilt, position and time, to
Related term(s): detection; friend; cover, etc., are not associated the matrix block on the sensor
hostile; identification, friend or with the term. record at the moment of image
foe; neutral; recognition; suspect; 01 Nov 1975 acquisition.
unknown. 01 Dec 1976
01 Oct 2003 image displacement /
déformation de l’image imagery exploitation /
identification3 / identification3 In a photograph, any dimensional exploitation photographique
identity or positional error. The cycle of processing and
In imagery interpretation, the 01 Mar 1973 printing imagery to the positive or
discrimination between objects negative state, assembly into
within a particular type or class. image map / iconocarte imagery packs, identification,
15 Jul 2000 In photogrammetry, a map made interpretation, mensuration,
from an image or image mosaic, information extraction, the
identification, friend or foe / usually overlaid with a grid or preparation of reports and the
identification ami/ennemi graticule, and cartographically dissemination of information.
IFF enhanced to aid interpretation. 01 Sep 1974
A system using electromagnetic Note: It may be in hard or soft
transmissions to which equipment copy format and be capable of imagery interpretation1 /
carried by friendly forces substituting a conventional map interprétation d’une
automatically responds, for product. représentation
example, by emitting pulses, Related term(s): graticule1,2; The process of location,
thereby distinguishing themselves military grid; mosaic; photomap. recognition, identification, and
from enemy forces. 14 Oct 2002 description of objects, activities,
Related term(s): detection; friend; and terrain represented on
hostile; identification2; neutral; image motion compensation / imagery.
recognition; selective compensation de filé 01 Dec 1974
identification feature; unknown. Movement intentionally imparted
01 Aug 1982 to film at such a rate as to imagery interpretation2 /
compensate for the forward interprétation photographique
identity motion of an air or space vehicle photographic interpretation
Preferred term: identification3. when photographing ground The extraction of information from
objects. photographs or other recorded
igniter / allumeur 01 Mar 1973 images.
A device designed to produce a 01 Dec 1974
flame or a spark to initiate an imagery / imagerie
explosive train. Collectively, the representations imagery interpretation key / clé
18 Dec 1997 of objects reproduced d’interprétation
electronically or by optical means photo interpretation key
illumination by diffusion / on film, electronic display Any diagram, chart, table, list, or
éclairage par diffusion devices, or other media. set of examples, etc., which is
Related term(s): indirect 01 Mar 1973 used to aid imagery interpreters
illumination. in the rapid identification of
01 Nov 1975 imagery collateral / documents objects visible on imagery.
d’interprétation 01 Mar 1973
illumination by reflection / The reference materials which
éclairage par réflexion support the imagery interpretation imagery pack / dossier de
Related term(s): indirect function. représentation d’objectif
illumination. 01 Jun 1978 An assembly of the records from
01 Nov 1975 different imagery sensors
imagery correlation / covering a common target area.
illumination fire / tir éclairant corrélation de représentation 01 Dec 1974
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reconnaissance against an object, e.g., resupply of Europe.
photographique percussion fuze, contact fuze. 01 Mar 1973
photographic sortie Related term(s): fuze.
One flight by one aircraft for the 01 Mar 1973 improvised explosive device /
purpose of recording air imagery. engin explosif improvisé
01 Mar 1973 impact area / zone d’impact IED
An area having designated A device placed or fabricated in
immediate air support / appui boundaries within the limits of an improvised manner
aérien immédiat which all ordnance is to make incorporating destructive, lethal,
Air support to meet specific contact with the ground. noxious, pyrotechnic or
requests which arise during the 01 Mar 1973 incendiary chemicals and
course of a battle and which by designed to destroy, incapacitate,
their nature cannot be planned in impact point harass or distract.
advance. Preferred term: point of impact2. Note: It may incorporate military
Related term(s): close air support; stores, but is normally devised
indirect air support; on-call impact pressure / pression from non-military components.
mission; preplanned air support; d’impact Related term(s): area clearance;
tactical air support. The difference between pitot demining; proofing.
01 Mar 1973 pressure and static pressure. 03 Feb 2011
01 Aug 1979
immediate decontamination / incapacitating agent / agent
décontamination immédiate implementation / mise en incapacitant
Decontamination carried out by application A chemical agent which produces
an individual upon becoming In NATO standardization, the temporary disabling conditions
contaminated, to save life and performance of an obligation laid which (unlike those caused by riot
minimize casualties. This may down in a NATO standardizaton control agents) can be physical or
include decontamination of some agreement. mental and persist for hours or
personal clothing and/or Related term(s): NATO days after exposure to the agent
equipment. standardization agreement; has ceased. Medical treatment,
Related term(s): decontamination; reservation. while not usually required,
operational decontamination; CS, 20 May 2005 facilitates a more rapid recovery.
thorough decontamination. Related term(s): chemical agent;
01 Nov 1991 implosion weapon / arme à riot control agent.
implosion 01 Mar 1982
immediately vital cargo / A device in which a quantity of
cargaison immédiatement fissionable material, less than a inclination angle
vitale critical mass, has its volume Preferred term: pitch angle.
IVC suddenly decreased by
A cargo already loaded which the compression, so that it becomes indefinite call sign / indicatif
consignee country regards as supercritical and an explosion can d’appel indéfini
immediately vital for the take place. The compression is A call sign which does not
prosecution of the war or for achieved by means of a spherical represent a specific facility,
national survival, notwithstanding arrangement of specially command, authority, activity, or
the risk to the ship. If the cargo is fabricated shapes of ordinary high unit, but which may represent any
carried in a ship of another explosive which produce an one or any group of these.
nation, then that nation must inwardly-directed implosion wave, Related term(s): call sign;
agree to the delivery of the cargo. the fissionable material being at collective call sign; international
The use of this term is limited to the centre of the sphere. call sign; net call sign; tactical call
the period of implementation of 01 Nov 1985 sign; visual call sign; voice call
the shipping movement policy. sign.
Related term(s): cargo. imprint / référence de 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 publication
Brief note in the margin of a map independent / indépendant
immediate operational giving all or some of the following: A merchant ship under naval
readiness / situation paré à date of publication, printing, name control sailed singly and
combattre of publisher, printer, place of unescorted by a warship.
The state in which an armed force publication, number of copies Related term(s): military
is ready in all respects for instant printed, and related information. independent.
combat. 01 Mar 1973 01 Jun 1978
Related term(s): nuclear weapon
exercise; nuclear weapon improvised early resupply / independent ejection system /
manoeuvre. ravitaillement improvisé système d’éjection
01 Mar 1981 The onward movement of indépendant
commodities which are available Related term(s): command
impact action fuze / fusée on land and which can be readily ejection system; ejection
percutante loaded into ships. systems; sequenced ejection
direct action fuze Related term(s): early resupply; system.
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reflecting light from low cloud. filling.


independent mine / mine Either or both of these effects are Related term(s): charge2.
autonome present when a searchlight is 01 Nov 1975
A mine which is not controlled by used in defilade or with its beam
the user after laying. spread to maximum width. inertial navigation system /
Related term(s): mine2. Related term(s): battlefield système de navigation inertielle
01 Nov 1994 illumination. INS
01 Nov 1975 A self-contained navigation
index contour line / courbe system using inertial detectors,
maîtresse individual chemical, biological, which automatically provides
A contour line accentuated by a radiological and nuclear vehicle position, heading and
heavier line weight to distinguish protection / mesures velocity.
it from intermediate contour lines. individuelles de protection 01 Oct 1980
Index contours are usually shown chimique, biologique,
as every fifth contour with their radiologique et nucléaire - inert mine / mine inerte2
assigned values, to facilitate mesures individuelles de A mine or replica of a mine
reading elevations. protection nucléaire, incapable of producing an
Related term(s): intermediate radiologique, biologique et explosion.
contour line. chimique Related term(s): disarmed mine;
01 Mar 1973 Protection provided to an drill mine; instructional mine;
individual in a chemical, mine2; practice mine1,2.
index to adjoining sheets biological, radiological and 01 Nov 1986
Preferred term: inter-chart nuclear environment by protective
relationship diagram. clothing and equipment. infill / teinte de remplissage
26 Aug 2009 In cartography, the filling of an
indicator / indice area or feature with colour, e.g.,
In intelligence usage, an item of roads, town shapes, lakes, etc.
information which reflects the individual protective equipment 01 Mar 1973
intention or capability of a / équipement de protection
potential enemy to adopt or reject individuel infiltration / infiltration
a course of action. IPE A technique and process in which
01 Mar 1981 In chemical, biological, a force moves as individuals or
radiological and nuclear defence, small groups over, through or
indirect air support / appui the personal equipment intended around enemy positions without
aérien indirect to physically protect an individual detection.
Support given to land or sea from the effects of chemical, 01 Aug 1982
forces by air action against biological, radiological and
objectives other than enemy nuclear substances. in-flight report / compte rendu
forces engaged in tactical battle. MCJSB, 10 April 2014 en vol
It includes the gaining and A standard form of message
maintaining of air superiority induced precession / whereby air crews report mission
interdiction, and harassing. précession induite results while in flight. It is also
Related term(s): close air support; A precession resulting from a used for reporting any other
immediate air support; on-call torque, deliberately applied to a tactical information sighted of
mission; preplanned air support; gyroscope. such importance and urgency that
tactical air support Related term(s): precession. the delay, if reported by normal
01 Mar 1973 01 Aug 1976 debriefing, would negate the
usefulness of the information.
indirect fire / tir indirect induced radiation / radiation 01 Mar 1973
Fire delivered at a target which induite
cannot be seen by the aimer. Radiation produced as a result of influence field / champ
Related term(s): fire3. exposure to radioactive materials, d’influence
01 Mar 1973 particularly the capture of The distribution in space of the
neutrons. influence of a ship or
indirect illumination / éclairage Related term(s): contamination. minesweeping equipment.
indirect 01 Mar 1973 01 Dec 1976
Battlefield illumination provided
by employing searchlight or induction circuit / mise de feu à influence mine / mine à
pyrotechnic illuminants using induction influence
diffusion or reflection. In naval mine warfare, a circuit A mine actuated by the effect of a
a. Illumination by diffusion: actuated by the rate of change in target on some physical condition
illumination of an area beneath a magnetic field due to the in the vicinity of the mine or on
and to the flank of a slightly movement of the ship or the radiations emanating from the
elevated searchlight or of changing current in the sweep. mine.
pyrotechnic illuminants, by the 01 Nov 1975 Related term(s): mine2.
light scattered from atmospheric 01 Nov 1994
particles. inert filling / charge inerte
b. Illumination by reflection: A prepared non-explosive filling of influence release sinker /
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In naval mine warfare, a sinker infrared film / film infrarouge approach or a point associated
which holds a moored or rising Film carrying an emulsion with such a facility that is used for
mine at the seabed and releases it especially sensitive to the near demarcating the termination of
when actuated by a suitable target infrared portion of the initial approach.
influence. electromagnetic spectrum. 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): sinker. 01 Nov 1977
04 Oct 2000 initial contact report
infrared linescan system / Preferred term: contact report.
influence sweep / drague à analyseur infrarouge à
influence balayage linéaire initial draft plan / projet de plan
In naval mine warfare, a sweep IRLS initial
designed to produce an influence A passive airborne infrared A plan which has been drafted
similar to that produced by a ship recording system which scans and coordinated by the originating
and thus actuate mines. across the ground beneath the headquarters, and is ready for
04 Oct 2000 flight path, adding successive external coordination with other
lines to the record as the vehicle military headquarters. It cannot
information / renseignement advances along the flight path. be directly implemented by the
brut Related term(s): laser linescan issuing commander, but it may
Unprocessed data of every system. form the basis for an operation
description which may be used in 01 Dec 1979 order issued by the commander
the production of intelligence. in the event of an emergency.
Related term(s): basic inhibition / inhibition Related term(s): coordinated draft
intelligence; collection plan; [AJP-3.15(B), 2012] plan; draft plan; final plan;
intelligence cycle. Action taken to prevent an operation plan.
01 Nov 1991 unacceptable functioning of 01 Mar 1979
explosive ordnance by
information box / cadre interrupting its functioning or initial early resupply /
d’informations separating its essential ravitaillement initial
A space on an annotated overlay, components. The onward movement of ships
mosaic, map, etc., which is used Note: The explosive ordnance which are already loaded with
for identification, reference, and may remain active and the cargoes which will serve the
scale information. condition resulting from inhibition requirements after D-day. This
Related term(s): compilation may be reversible if the means to includes such shipping
diagram; reference box; reliability achieve the inhibition are evacuation from major
diagram. removed. ports/major water terminals and
01 Jul 1988 MCLSB, 02 May 2013 subsequently dispersed to
secondary ports/alternate water
information requirement / initial approach1 / approche terminals and anchorages.
besoin en renseignement brut initiale1 Related term(s): early resupply;
IR That part of an instrument element of resupply; improvised
In intelligence usage, information approach procedure in which the early resupply; planned resupply;
regarding an adversary or aircraft has departed an initial resupply of Europe.
potentially hostile actors and approach fix or point and is 01 Mar 1973
other relevant aspects of the manoeuvring to enter the
operational environment that intermediate or final approach. It initial path sweeping / dragage
needs to be collected and ends at the intermediate fix or d’une bande initiale
processed to meet the point or, where no intermediate In naval mine warfare, initial
intelligence requirements of a segment is established, at the sweeping to clear a path through
commander. final approach fix or point. a mined area dangerous to the
Related term(s): collection plan; 01 Jun 1984 following minesweepers.
intelligence; intelligence cycle. Related term(s): precursor
01 Jul 1980 initial approach2 / approche sweeping.
initiale2 01 Nov 1975
information system / système That part of a visual approach of
d’information an aircraft immediately prior to initial point1 / point initial1
IS arrival over the aerodrome of IP
An assembly of equipment, destination, or over the reporting A well-defined point, easily
methods and procedures and, if point from which the final distinguishable visually and/or
necessary, personnel, organized approach to the aerodrome is electronically, used as a starting
to accomplish information commenced. point for the run to the target.
processing functions. 01 Jun 1984 01 Sep 1974
Related term(s): command and
control system; communication initial approach area / aire initial point2 / point initial2
and information systems; d’approche initiale IP
communication system; NATO An area of defined width lying A pre-selected point on the
consultation, command and between the last preceding surface of the earth which is used
control systems. navigational fix or dead reckoning as a reference.
14 Oct 2002 position and either the facility to Related term(s): target approach
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01 Sep 1974 insertion / insertion intended to assist aircraft in


The introduction of forces into a landing which provides lateral and
initial point3 / trace origine hostile or potentially hostile area. vertical guidance, which may
IP 03 Feb 2011 include indications of distance
The first point at which a moving from the optimum point of
target is located on a plotting inset / carton intérieur landing.
board. In cartography, a separate map Related term(s): localizer.
01 Sep 1974 positioned within the neatline of a 01 Jan 1980
larger map. Three forms are
initial point4 recognized: instrument recording
IP a. an area geographically outside photography / enregistrement
Preferred term: target approach a sheet but included therein for photographique des
point. convenience of publication, instruments
usually at the same scale; Photography of the presentation
initial point5 / point de contrôle1 b. a portion of the map or chart at of instrument data.
IP an enlarged scale; 01 Mar 1973
An air control point in the vicinity c. a smaller scale map or chart of
of the landing zone from which surrounding areas, included for in support of / en appui de
individual flights of helicopters are location purposes. Term designating the support
directed to their prescribed 01 Mar 1973 provided to another unit, formation
landing sites. or organization while remaining
01 Sep 1974 inshore patrol / défense under the initial command.
littorale Related term(s): direct support1,2,3;
initial programmed A naval defence patrol operating support.
interpretation report / compte generally within a defence coastal 22 Jun 2004
rendu initial d’interprétation area and comprising all elements
IPIR of harbour defences, the coastal insurgency / insurrection
A standardized imagery lookout system, patrol craft Actions of an organized, often
interpretation report providing supporting bases, aircraft, and ideologically motivated, group or
information on programmed Coast Guard stations. movement that seeks to effect or
mission objectives or other vital 01 Mar 1973 prevent political change or to
intelligence information which can overthrow a governing authority
be readily identified near these instructional mine / mine within a country or a region,
objectives, and which has not d’instruction2 focused on persuading or coercing
been reported elsewhere. An inert mine used for instruction the population through the use of
01 Sep 1981 and normally sectionalized for this violence and subversion.
purpose. 30 Jan 2012
initial unloading period / phase Related term(s): dead mine; drill
de déchargement initial mine; inert mine; practice mine1. integrated logistic support /
In amphibious operations, that 01 Oct 1984 soutien logistique intégré
part of the ship-to-shore ILS
movement in which unloading is instrument approach procedure The management and technical
primarily tactical in character and / procédure d’approche aux process through which
must be instantly responsive to instruments supportability and logistic support
landing force requirements. All IAP considerations are integrated into
elements intended to land during A series of predetermined the design and taken into account
this period are serialized. manoeuvres for the orderly throughout the life cycle of
Related term(s): general transfer of an aircraft under systems/equipment and by which
unloading period. instrument flight conditions from all elements of logistic support
01 Jun 1981 the beginning of the initial are planned, acquired, tested and
approach to a landing or to a provided in a timely and cost-
initiation / amorçage1 point from which a landing may effective manner.
The action of a device used as be made visually or the missed 01 Nov 1994
the first element of an explosive approach procedure is initiated.
train which, upon receipt of the 01 Sep 1981 integrated staff / état-major
proper impulse, causes the intégré
detonation or burning of an instrument flight / vol aux A multinational joint staff.
explosive item. instruments Related term(s): joint staff; staff.
01 Sep 1981 Flight in which the path and 18 Feb 2015
attitude of the aircraft are
in-place force / force en place controlled solely by reference to integrating circuit / mise de feu
IPF instruments. à intégration
A NATO assigned force which, in 01 Mar 1973 A circuit whose actuation is
peacetime, is principally stationed dependent on the time integral of
in the designated combat zone of instrument landing system / a function of the influence.
the NATO Command to which it is système d’atterrissage aux 01 Nov 1975
committed. instruments
01 Jul 1985 ILS integration1 / superposition
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which the average radar picture collation; collection; collection contrôleur d’interception
seen on several scans of the time management; current intelligence; aérienne
base may be obtained on a print, direction2; dissemination; An officer who controls fighter
or the process by which several evaluation2; ; exploitation2; aircraft allotted to him for
photographic images are information; information interception purposes.
combined into a single image. requirement; integration2; Related term(s): air control.
01 Jul 1994 intelligence; interpretation; 01 Apr 1973
operational intelligence;
integration2 / synthèse operational level; source; strategic intercept point / point
In intelligence usage, a step in intelligence; strategic level; tactical d’interception
processing phase of the intelligence. The point to which an airborne
intelligence cycle whereby 01 Sep 1981 vehicle is vectored or guided to
analyzed information and/or complete an interception.
intelligence is selected and intelligence estimate / 01 Apr 1973
combined into a pattern in the appréciation renseignement
course of the production of further The appraisal, expressed in intercept receiver / détecteur
intelligence. writing or orally, of available d’interception radioélectrique
Related term(s): intelligence cycle. intelligence relating to a specific A receiver designed to detect and
01 Jul 1994 situation or condition with a view provide visual and/or aural
to determining the courses of indication of electromagnetic
intelligence / renseignement action open to the enemy or emissions occurring within the
INT potential enemy and the order of particular portion of the
INTEL (admitted) probability of their adoption. electromagnetic spectrum to
Int. (deprecated) 01 Jul 1983 which it is tuned.
The product resulting from the 01 Apr 1973
directed collection and intensity factor / coefficient
processing of information d’intensité interchangeability /
regarding the environment and A multiplying factor used in interchangeabilité
the capabilities and intentions of planning activities to evaluate the The ability of one product,
actors, in order to identify threats foreseeable intensity or the process or service to be used in
and offer opportunities for specific nature of an operation in place of another to fulfil the same
exploitation by decision-makers. a given area for a given period. It requirements.
MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 is applied to the standard day of Related term(s): commonality;
supply in order to calculate the common user item; compatibility;
intelligence cycle / cycle du combat day of supply. force interoperability;
renseignement 01 Sep 1981 interoperability; military
The sequence of activities interoperability; standardization.
whereby information is obtained, intensity mine circuit / mise de [ISO/IEC Guide 2:1996]
assembled, converted into feu à intensité CS, 05 Sep 2007
intelligence and made available A circuit whose actuation is
to users. This sequence dependent on the field strength inter-chart relationship diagram
comprises the following four reaching a level differing by some / carton index
phases: pre-set minimum from that index to adjoining sheets
a. Direction - Determination of experienced by the mine when no A diagram on a map or chart
intelligence requirements, ships are in the vicinity. showing names and/or numbers
planning the collection effort, 01 Nov 1975 of adjacent sheets in the same
issuance of orders and requests (or related) series.
to collection agencies and intercepting search / recherche Related term(s): map.
maintenance of a continuous d’interception 01 Dec 1974
check on the productivity of such A type of search designed to
agencies. intercept an enemy whose inter-command exercise /
b. Collection - The exploitation of previous position is known and exercice inter-commandements
sources by collection agencies the limits of whose subsequent An exercise involving the two
and the delivery of the information course and speed can be NATO strategic commands
obtained to the appropriate assumed. and/or their subordinate
processing unit for use in the 01 Mar 1973 commands.
production of intelligence. Related term(s): extent of a
c. Processing - The conversion of interceptor /intercepteur military exercise; intra-command
information into intelligence fighter interceptor exercise; NATO-wide exercise;
through collation, evaluation, A manned aircraft utilized for scale of an exercise.
analysis, integration and identification and/or engagement 04 Oct 2000
interpretation. of airborne objects.
d. Dissemination - The timely Related term(s): all weather air intercount dormant period /
conveyance of intelligence, in an defence fighter; clear weather air
appropriate form and by any période d’insensibilisation
defence fighter; day air defence après avance
suitable means, to those who fighter; fighter.
need it. In naval mine warfare, the period
01 Apr 1973 after the actuation of a ship
Related term(s): agency; all-
source intelligence; analysis2; counter before it is ready to
interceptor controller / receive another actuation.
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01 Aug 1976 intermédiaire logistique internationale


In land warfare, an area or Cooperation and mutual support
interdiction fire / tir feature between the line of in the field of logistics through the
d’interdiction1 departure and an objective which coordination of policies, plans,
Fire placed on an area or point to must be seized and/or held. procedures, development
prevent the enemy from using the 01 Feb 1988 activities and the common supply
area or point. and exchange of goods and
01 Apr 1973 intermittent arming device / services arranged on the basis of
dispositif de réceptivité bilateral and multilateral
inter-look dormant period / intermittente agreements with appropriate cost
période d’insensibilisation A device included in a mine so reimbursement provisions.
entre impulsions that it will be armed only at set 01 Jul 1985
ILDP times.
In mine warfare, the time interval 01 Nov 1975 international date line / ligne
after each look in a multi-look internationale de changement
mine, during which the firing intermittent illumination / de date
mechanism will not register. éclairage intermittent date line
01 Dec 1976 A type of fire in which illuminating The line coinciding approximately
projectiles are fired at irregular with the antimeridian of
intermediate approach / intervals. Greenwich, modified to avoid
approche intermédiaire 01 Mar 1974 certain habitable land. In crossing
That part of an instrument this line there is a date change of
approach procedure in which internally displaced person / one day.
aircraft configuration, speed and personne déplacée à l’intérieur 01 Apr 1973
positioning adjustments are de son propre pays
made. It blends the initial IDP international identification
approach segment into the final [UNTERM, 2015] code / indice international
approach segment. It begins at A person who, as part of a mass d’identification
the intermediate fix or point and movement, has been forced to In railway terminology, a code
ends at the final approach fix or flee his or her home or place of which identifies a military train
point. habitual residence suddenly or from point of origin to final
01 Jun 1984 unexpectedly as a result of armed destination. The code consists of
conflict, internal strife, systematic a series of figures, letters, or
intermediate area illumination / violation of human rights, fear of symbols indicating the priority,
éclairage de la zone such violation, or natural or country of origin, day of
intermédiaire man-made disasters, and who departure, national identification
Illumination in the area, extending has not crossed an internationally code number and country of
in depth from the far boundary of recognized State border. destination of the train.
the close-in (about 2,000 metres) [UNTERM, 2015] 01 Mar 1981
to the maximum effective range of 14 Aug 2015
the bulk of division artillery international loading gauge /
weapons (about 10,000 metres). international actual strength / gabarit international de
01 Apr 1973 effectif international réel chargement
international strength (admitted) PPI gauge1 (admitted)
intermediate contour line / The total number of military and PPI (obsolete)
courbe de niveau normale civilian personnel currently filling The loading gauge upon which
A contour line drawn between international posts in a peacetime international railway agreements
index contours. Depending on the establishment. are based. A load whose
contour interval there are three or 18 Feb 2015 dimensions fall within the limits of
four intermediate contours this gauge may move without
between the index contours. international call sign / indicatif restriction on most of the railways
Related term(s): index contour d’appel international of Continental Western Europe.
line. signal letters GIC is an abbreviation for "gabarit
01 Apr 1973 A call sign assigned in international de chargement".
accordance with the provisions of 01 Jul 1985
intermediate marker / marqueur the International
intermédiaire Telecommunications Union to international manpower ceiling
In land mine warfare, a marker, identify a radio station. The / maximum autorisé en effectifs
natural, artificial or specially nationality of the radio station is internationaux
installed, which is used as a point identified by the first or the first The total number of international
of reference between the two characters. (When used in posts, military and civilian, in a
landmark and the minefield. visual signalling, international call peacetime establishment, that
Related term(s): gap marker; lane signs are referred to as signal has been authorized for an
marker; marker1,2; minefield lane; letters.) organization.
minefield breaching; row marker; Related term(s): call sign. 18 Feb 2015
strip marker. 01 Apr 1973
01 Apr 1973 international map of the world /
international cooperative carte internationale du monde
intermediate objective / objectif logistics / coopération PPI gauge2

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A map series at 1: 1,000.000 description and whose incumbent usually used to indicate the
scale published by a number of is responsible to international indefinite alignment or area of a
countries to common authority. feature on the chart.
internationally agreed 18 Feb 2015 01 Apr 1973
specifications.
01 Aug 1974 international strength interval1 / intervalle1
Preferred term: international The space between adjacent
international military personnel actual strength. groups of ships or boats
/ personnel militaire measured in any direction
international interoperability / between the corresponding ships
Military personnel assigned or interopérabilité or boats in each group.
appointed to international military The ability to act together 01 Apr 1973
posts. coherently, effectively and
18 Feb 2015 efficiently to achieve Allied interval2 / intervalle2
tactical, operational and strategic The space between adjacent
international military post / objectives. individuals, ground vehicles, or
poste militaire international Related term(s): commonality; units in a formation that are
An international post in a common user item; compatibility; placed side by side, measured
peacetime establishment force interoperability; abreast.
authorized as part of the interchangeability; military 01 Apr 1973
international manpower ceiling to interoperability; standardization.
be filled by a military person EWG, 09 Dec 2009 interval3 / intervalle3
whose pay and allowances The space between adjacent
remain the responsibility of the interpretability / possibilité aircraft measured from front to
parent nation. d’interprétation rear in units of time or distance.
18 Feb 2015 Suitability of imagery for 01 Apr 1973
interpretation with respect to
international organization / answering adequately interval4 / intervalle4
organisation internationale requirements on a given type of The time lapse between
IO target in terms of quality and photographic exposures.
An intergovernmental, regional or scale. 01 Apr 1973
global organization governed by a. Poor - Imagery is unsuitable for
international law and established interpretation to answer interval5 / intervalle5
by a group of states, with adequately requirements on a At battery right or left, an interval
international juridical personality given type of target. ordered in seconds is the time
given by international agreement, b. Fair - Imagery is suitable for between one gun firing and the
however characterized, creating interpretation to answer next gun firing. Five seconds is
enforceable rights and obligations requirements on a given type of the standard interval.
for the purpose of fulfilling a given target but with only average 01 Apr 1973
function and pursuing common detail.
aims. c. Good - Imagery is suitable for interval6 / intervalle6
Note: Exceptionally, the interpretation to answer At rounds of fire for effect the
International Committee of the requirements on a given type of interval is the time in seconds
Red Cross, although a target in considerable detail. between successive rounds from
non-governmental organization d. Excellent - Imagery is suitable each gun.
formed under the Swiss Civil for interpretation to answer 01 Apr 1973
Code, is mandated by the requirements on a given type of
international community of states target in complete detail. intervention / intervention
and is founded on international 01 Dec 1979 Action taken to exert influence
law, specifically the Geneva over, modify or control a specific
Conventions, has an international interpretation1 / interprétation1 activity.
legal personality or status on its In intelligence usage, the final 01 Oct 2001
own, and enjoys some immunities step in the processing phase of
and privileges for the fulfilment of the intelligence cycle in which the intra-command exercise /
its humanitarian mandate. significance of information and/or exercice intra-commandement
Related term(s): civil-military intelligence is judged in relation to An exercise which involves part of
cooperation. the current body of knowledge. a NATO strategic command or
08 Aug 2008 Related term(s): intelligence cycle. subordinate command.
01 Jul 1994 Related term(s): extent of a
international personnel / military exercise; inter-command
personnel international interpretation2 / interprétation2 exercise; NATO-wide exercise;
Military and civilian personnel In linguistic support, the oral scale of an exercise.
assigned or appointed to expression of the meaning of 04 Oct 2000
international posts. speech in another language.
18 Feb 2015 29 Aug 2011 in-transit evacuation
facility / centre de transit pour
international post / poste interrupted line / ligne évacuation sanitaire
international discontinue IEF
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functions of a casualty staging irregular outer edge / contour


unit, but with an expandable extérieur irrégulier du champ
holding capacity for national de mines
medical evacuation. In land mine warfare, short mine
Related term(s): casualty staging rows or strips laid in an irregular
unit. manner in front of a minefield
22 Jun 2004 facing the enemy, to deceive the
enemy as to the type or extent of
intruder / intrus the mine field. Generally, the
An individual, unit, weapon irregular outer edge will only be
system or tactical track in or near used in minefields with buried
an operational or exercise area, mines.
which presents a threat of 01 Jan 1991
intelligence gathering or
disruptive activity. isocentre / isocentre
09 Jan 1996 The point on a photograph
intersected by the bisector of the
intruder operation / opération angle between the plumb-line and
d’intruder the photograph perpendicular.
An offensive operation by day or 01 Aug 1974
night over enemy territory with the
primary object of destroying isodose rate line
enemy aircraft in the vicinity of Preferred term: dose rate contour
their bases. line.
01 Apr 1973
isogriv / isogrille
inventory control / gestion et A line on a map or chart which
administration du matériel joins points of equal angular
inventory management difference between grid north and
materiel control magnetic north.
materiel management Related term(s): grid magnetic
supply management angle.
That phase of military logistics 01 Aug 1974
which includes managing,
cataloguing, requirements
determination, procurement,
distribution, overhaul, and
disposal of materiel.
Related term(s): stock control
01 Apr 1973

inventory management
Preferred term: inventory control.

inverter / onduleur
In electrical engineering, a device
for converting direct current into
alternating current.
Related term(s): rectifier.
01 Jul 1983

ionization / ionisation
The process of producing ions by
the removal of electrons from, or
the addition of electrons to, atoms
or molecules.
01 Apr 1973

irregular activity / activité


irrégulière
The use or threat of force by
irregular forces, groups or
individuals, frequently
ideologically or criminally
motivated, to effect or prevent
change as a challenge to
governance and authority.
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jamming / brouillage A combination of attack and/or joint subregional command /


intentionnel reconnaissance rotary-wing commandement interarmées
Deliberate interference, caused aircraft and fixed-wing close air sous-régional
by emissions intended to render support aircraft, operating A subregional command
unintelligible or falsify the whole together to locate and attack organization at the third level of
or part of a wanted signal. high-priority targets and targets of the NATO military command
Related term(s): barrage jamming; opportunity. Joint air attack team structure with no permanently
electronic countermeasures; operations are coordinated and allocated area of responsibilities.
electronic jamming; spot conducted to support the ground This command is characterized
jamming; sweep jamming. commander's scheme of as follows:
[50(713)IEC: 1998] manoeuvre. a. it contains a combination of
22 Jan 2010 Note: The joint air attack team appropriate specific tri-service
normally operates as a capabilities;
jettison / délestage coordinated effort supported by b. it assumes subregional
Deliberate release of an aircraft fire support, air defence artillery, responsibilities for training and
store from an aircraft to effect naval surface fire support, exercises; and
aircraft safety or prepare for air intelligence, surveillance, and c. it provides a permanent
combat. reconnaissance systems, planning and command and
01 Jul 1983 electronic warfare systems, and control capability for the conduct
ground manoeuvre forces. of joint operations, allowing it to
jettisoned mines / mines 17 Jan 2005 undertake or contribute to all
rejetées à la mer Alliance missions as directed by
Mines which are laid as quickly as joint fires / tirs interarmées the NATO regional commander.
possible in order to empty the Fires applied during the 04 Oct 2000
minelayer of mines, without employment of forces from two or
regard to their condition or more components, in coordinated join up / rassemblement
relative positions. action toward a common To form separate aircraft or
Related term(s): mine2. objective. groups of aircraft into a specific
01 Oct 1978 15 Jan 2008 formation.
01 Aug 1976
joiner / navire ralliant un convoi joint force engineer / conseiller
convoy joiner (obsolete) génie d’une force interarmées jump speed / vitesse de largage
An independent merchant ship JFENGR The airspeed at which parachute
sailed to join a convoy. The principal advisor to a joint troops can jump with comparative
Related term(s): joiner convoy; force commander on all military safety from an aircraft.
joiner section. engineering issues. 01 Apr 1974
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joiner convoy / convoi ralliant joint operations area / zone


A convoy sailed to join the main d’opérations interarmées
convoy. JOA
Related term(s): joiner; joiner A temporary area defined by the
section. Supreme Allied Commander
01 Oct 1978 Europe, in which a designated
joint commander plans and
joiner section / section ralliant executes a specific mission at the
un convoi operational level of war. A joint
A joiner or joiner convoy, after operations area and its defining
rendezvous, and while parameters, such as time, scope
manoeuvring to integrate with the of the mission and geographical
main convoy. area, are contingency- or
Related term(s): joiner; joiner mission-specific and are normally
convoy. associated with combined joint
01 Jun 1978 task force operations.
Related term(s): area of
joint / interarmées operations; area of
multiservice responsibility1,2; operational level.
Adjective used to describe 17 Jan 2005
activities, operations and
organizations in which elements of joint staff / état-major
at least two services participate. interarmées
Related term(s): allied joint J
operation; multinational. A staff formed of two or more of
16 Jul 1999 the services of the same country.
Related term(s): integrated staff;
joint air attack team / groupe staff.
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key / clé
In cartography, a term sometimes
loosely used as a synonym for
"legend".
Related term(s): blue key; legend.
01 Apr 1973

key point / point sensible


A concentrated site or installation,
the destruction or capture of which
would seriously affect the war effort
or the success of operations.
01 Apr 1973

key terrain / position clé


Any locality, or area, the seizure or
retention of which affords a marked
advantage to either combatant.
01 Apr 1973

killed in action / tué au combat


KIA
A battle casualty who is killed
outright or who dies as a result of
wounds or other injuries before
reaching a medical treatment facility.
Related term(s): casualty; died of
wounds received in action; non-
battle casualty; wounded in action.
01 Dec 1979

kill probability / probabilité de


destruction
Pk
A measure of the probability of
destroying a target.
01 Apr 1973

kite / plongeur
In naval mine warfare, a device
which when towed, submerges and
planes at a predetermined level
without sideways displacement.
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laid life / durée d’activation débarquement


In land mine warfare, the period of A craft employed in amphibious landing ship / bâtiment de
time throughout which the fuzing operations, specifically designed débarquement
system of a mine may be for carrying troops and their An assault ship which is designed
activated. equipment and for beaching, for long sea voyages and for
16 Jul 1999 unloading and retracting. It is also rapid unloading over and on to a
used for resupply operations. beach.
land effect Related term(s): amphibious 01 Apr 1973
Preferred term: coastal refraction. vehicle; resupply.
04 Oct 2000 landing ship dock / transport
landing aid / aide à de chalands de débarquement
l’atterrissage landing diagram / présentation LSD
Any illuminating light, radio graphique du plan de mise à A ship designed to transport and
beacon, radar device, terre launch loaded amphibious craft
communicating device, or any A graphic means of illustrating and/or amphibian vehicles with
system of such devices for aiding the plan for the ship-to-shore their crews and embarked
aircraft in an approach and movement. personnel and/or equipment and
landing. Related term(s): plan for landing. to render limited docking and
01 Apr 1973 01 Apr 1973 repair services to small ships and
craft.
landing approach / approche landing force / force de 01 Apr 1973
d’atterrissage débarquement
The continuously changing LF landing site1 / site
position of an aircraft in space The task organization of ground d’atterrissage
directed toward effecting a and aviation units assigned to an A site within a landing zone
landing on a predetermined area. amphibious operation. containing one or more landing
01 Apr 1973 Related term(s): amphibious points.
force2. Related term(s): aerodrome;
landing area1 / zone de mise à 01 Oct 2001 landing point; landing zone1,2,3.
terre1 30 Jun 2005
amphibious assault area landing group / groupe de
The part of the objective area débarquement landing site2 / site de
within which the landing A subordinate task organization débarquement
operations of an amphibious of the landing force capable of In amphibious operations, a
force are conducted. conducting landing operations, continuous segment of coastline
Note: It includes the beach, the under a single tactical command, over which troops, equipment and
approaches to the beach, the against a position or group of supplies can be landed by
transport areas, the fire support positions. surface means.
areas, the airspace occupied by 01 Jul 1980 Related term(s): aerodrome;
aircraft in close support and the landing point; landing zone1,2,3.
land included in the advance landing mat / grille 30 Jun 2005
inland to the initial objective. d’atterrissage (ou de
Related term(s): amphibious débarquement) landing zone1 / zone
force1; fire support area; landing A prefabricated, portable mat so d’amerrissage
site2; objective area. designed that any number of LZ
30 Jun 2005 planks (sections) may be rapidly A specified zone used for the
fastened together to form landing of aircraft on water.
landing area2 / zone de mise à surfacing for emergency runways, 30 Jun 2005
terre2 landing beaches, etc.
The area used for air landing of 01 Apr 1973 landing zone2 / zone
troops and materiel. d’appontage
Related term(s): aerodrome; air landing point / point LZ
landed; landing zone1,2,3. d’atterrissage2 A specified zone used for the
30 Jun 2005 LP landing of aircraft on the deck of
A point within a landing site1 a ship.
landing beach / plage de where one helicopter or vertical 30 Jun 2005
débarquement take-off and landing aircraft can
The portion of a shoreline required land. landing zone3 / zone
for landing a battalion landing 01 Oct 1980 d’atterrissage
team, which can also be used as a LZ
tactical locality over which a force landing roll / course à A specified zone used for the
larger or smaller than a battalion l’atterrissage landing of aircraft on land.
landing team may be landed. The movement of an aircraft from 30 Jun 2005
01 Oct 2001 touchdown through deceleration
to taxi speed or full stop. landing zone control party /
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débarquement laser
Personnel specially trained and large ship / grand bâtiment LRF
equipped to establish and A ship of over 137 metres (or 450 A device that uses a laser to
operate communication devices feet) in length. determine the distance from the
from the ground for traffic control Related term(s): small ship. device to a place or object.
of aircraft/helicopters for a 01 Nov 1975 4 Nov 2005
specific landing zone.
1 Sep 1981 laser designator / marqueur laser seeker / chercheur laser
laser A device based on a direction
landmark / repère terrestre laser illuminator sensitive receiver which detects
A feature, either natural or laser target marker the energy reflected from a laser
artificial, that can be accurately A device that emits a beam of designated target and defines the
determined on the ground from a laser energy which is used to direction of the target relative to
grid reference. mark a specific place or object. the receiver.
01 Apr 1973 31 May 2000 Related term(s): infrared linescan
system; laser guided weapon;
land mine warfare laser guidance unit / dispositif laser linescan system.
Preferred term: mine warfare. de guidage par laser 01 Aug 1979
A system fitted with a laser
lane marker / marqueur de seeker to compute trajectory data laser target designating system
cheminement for use by the control system of a / système marqueur d’objectif à
In land mine warfare, sign used to missile, projectile or bomb. laser
mark a minefield lane. Related term(s): laser seeker. laser target marking system
Note: Lane markers, at the 04 Oct 2000 A system which is used to direct
entrance to and exit from the (aim or point) laser energy at a
lane, may be referenced to a laser guided weapon / arme target. The system consists of the
landmark or intermediate marker. guidée par laser laser designator or laser target
Related term(s): gap marker; A weapon which utilizes a seeker marker with its display and control
minefield lane; row marker; strip to detect laser energy reflected components necessary to acquire
marker. from a laser marked/designated the target and direct the beam of
01 Jun 1984 target and through signal laser energy thereon.
processing provides guidance 01 Nov 1975
lap / bande commands to a control system
In naval mine warfare, that which guides the weapon to the laser target marker
section or strip of an area point from which the laser energy Preferred term: laser designator.
assigned to a single sweeper or is being reflected.
formation of sweepers for a run Related term(s): infrared linescan laser target marking system
through the area. system; laser linescan system; Preferred term: laser target
01 Nov 1975 laser seeker. designating system.
01 Dec 1979
lap course / route de dragage laser tracker / appareil de
In naval mine warfare, the true laser illuminator poursuite laser
course desired to be made good Preferred term: laser designator. A device which locks on to the
during a run along a lap. reflected energy from a laser
01 Nov 1975 laser linescan system / marked/designated target and
analyseur laser à balayage defines the direction of the target
lap track / rail linéaire relative to itself.
In naval mine warfare, the centre An active airborne imagery 01 Jul 1980
line of a lap; ideally, the track to recording system which uses a
be followed by the sweep or laser as the primary source of lashing
detecting gear. illumination to scan the ground Preferred term: tie down.
01 Aug 1976 beneath the flight path, adding
successive across-track lines to lashing point
lap turn / retournement the record as the vehicle Preferred term: tie down point.
In naval mine warfare, the advances.
manoeuvre a minesweeper Related term(s): infrared linescan late / retard
carries out between the system; laser guided weapon; In artillery and naval fire support,
completion of one run and the laser seeker. a report made to the observer or
commencement of the run 01 Mar 1981 spotter, whenever there is a delay
immediately following. in reporting "shot" by coupling a
22 Jan 2010 laser pulse duration / durée time in seconds with the report.
d’impulsion laser 01 Aug 1974
lap width / largeur de bande The time during which the laser
interceptée output pulse power remains lateral gain / gain latéral
In naval mine warfare, the swept continuously above half its The amount of new ground
path of the ship or formation maximum value. covered laterally by successive
divided by the percentage 01 Jan 1980 photographic runs over an area.
coverage being swept to. 01 Apr 1973
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lateral route / rocade tinting. A convoy which has broken off


A route generally parallel to the from the main convoy and is
forward edge of the battle area, laying-up position / mouillage proceeding to a different
which crosses, or feeds into, axial d’attente2 destination.
routes. Any suitable position where naval Related term(s): leaver; leaver
Related term(s): route. units can berth, camouflage and section.
01 Apr 1973 replenish in preparation for 01 Jun 1978
forthcoming operations.
latest arrival date / date limite Related term(s): advanced fleet leaver section / section à
d’arrivée anchorage; assembly anchorage; détacher d’un convoi
In movement planning, the latest emergency anchorage; holding LS
date, calculated from G-day, on anchorage; waiting position; A group of ships forming part of
which an organization or unit is working anchorage. the main convoy which will
required to arrive at the designated 01 Oct 1984 subsequently break off to become
ports of debarkation. leavers or a leaver convoy.
Related term(s): designation of lay reference number / numéro Related term(s): leaver; leaver
days and hours; commander's de référence de mouillage convoy.
required date. LRN 01 Jun 1978
01 Oct 2001 In naval mine warfare, a number
allocated to an individual mine by left (or right)1 / gauche (ou
latitude band / zone de latitude the minefield planning authority to droite)1
latitudinal band provide a simple means of Terms used to establish the
Any latitudinal strip, designated referring to it. relative position of a body of
by accepted units of linear or 01 Nov 1975 troops. The person using the
angular measurement, which terms left or right is assumed to
circumscribes the earth. lead collision course / cap de be facing in the direction of the
01 Apr 1973 collision enemy regardless of whether the
A vector which, if maintained, troops are advancing towards or
latitudinal band would result in a collision withdrawing from the enemy.
Preferred term: latitude band. between an interceptor and a 01 Aug 1973
target.
lattice / canevas 01 Oct 2001 left (or right)2 / gauche (ou
A network of intersecting droite)2
positional lines printed on a map lead pursuit / cap de poursuite right (or left)
or chart from which a fix may be An interceptor vector designed to Correction used in adjusting fire
obtained. maintain a course of flight at a to indicate that a lateral shift of
01 Apr 1973 predetermined point ahead of a the mean point of impact
target. perpendicular to the reference
launcher / rampe de lancement 01 Dec 1974 line or spotting line is desired.
A structural device designed to 01 Aug 1973
support and hold a missile in lead-through operation /
position for firing. opération maritime de guidage legend / légende1
01 Apr 1973 A maritime operation in which a An explanation of symbols used
guide ship leads other ships or on a map, chart, sketch, etc.,
launching site / site de submarines in their passage commonly printed in tabular form
lancement through channels established in a at the side of the map, etc..
Any site or installation with the mined area. Related term(s): key.
capacity of launching missiles 26 Aug 2009 01 Dec 1993
from surface to air or surface to
surface. leapfrog / progression par lens coating / couche antireflet
01 Apr 1973 bonds A thin transparent coating applied
Form of movement in which like to a surface of a lens element.
launch pad / aire de lancement supporting elements are moved 01 Jul 1970
A concrete or other hard surface successively through or by one
area on which a missile launcher another along the axis of lens distortion / distorsion
is positioned. movement of supported forces. Image displacement caused by
01 Apr 1973 01 Apr 1973 lens irregularities and
aberrations.
laydown bombing / leaver / navire quittant 01 Jul 1970
bombardement en vol rasant convoy leaver (obsolete)
A very low level bombing A merchant ship which breaks off lethal force / force létale
technique wherein delay fuses from a convoy to proceed to a deadly force (admitted)
and/or devices are used to allow different destination and become Force intended or likely to cause
the attacker to escape the independent. death, or serious injury resulting in
effects of his bomb. Related term(s): leaver convoy; death.
01 Apr 1973 leaver section. Related term(s): non-lethal force.
01 Sep 1989 18 Feb 2015
layer tint
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lethal weapon / arme létale the point of impact or burst


A weapon that can be used to light filter / filtre optique 01 Mar 1982
cause death or serious bodily An optical element such as a
injury. sheet of glass, gelatine or plastic line of operation / ligne
22 Jun 2004 dyed in a specific manner to d’opération
absorb selectively light of certain LoO
level-of-effort munitions / colours. In a campaign or operation, a line
stocks de soutien en munitions 01 Oct 1980 linking decisive points in time and
In stockpile planning, munitions space on the path to the centre of
stocked on the basis of expected light line / ligne d’éclairage gravity.
daily expenditure rate, the réduit 01 Oct 2001
number of combat days and the A designated line forward of
attrition rate assumed, to counter which vehicles are required to line overlap
targets the number of which is use blackout lights at night. Preferred term: overlap1.
unknown. 01 Apr 1973 01 Mar 1981
Related term(s): threat-oriented
munitions. limited access route / itinéraire line search / reconnaissance
01 Feb 1988 à accès réglementé sur itinéraire
A oneway route with one or more Reconnaissance along a specific
level of supply / niveau des restrictions which preclude its use line of communications, such as a
approvisionnements by the full range of military traffic. road, railway or waterway, to
The quantity of supplies or Related term(s): double flow detect fleeting targets and
materiel authorized or directed to route; route; single flow route. activities in general.
be held in anticipation of future 01 Jan 1980 01 Aug 1979
demands.
01 Apr 1973 limit of fire1 / limite de tir1 lines of communications /
The boundary marking off the lignes de communication
L-hour / heure L area on which gun-fire can be All the land, water, and air routes
In amphibious or airmobile delivered. that connect an operating military
operations, the time at which the 01 Feb 1974 force with one or more bases of
first helicopter of a heliborne operations, and along which
assault wave touches down or is limit of fire2 / limite de tir2 supplies and reinforcements
due to touch down in the landing Safe angular limits for firing at move.
zone. aerial targets. 01 Jun 1981
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- 01 Feb 1974
day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; H- link1 / liaison2
hour; M-day; P-hour; T-day, T- linear scale In communications, a general
hour, Y-hour. Preferred term: graphic scale. term used to indicate the
26 Aug 2009 existence of communication
line astern facilities between two points.
liaison / liaison1 Preferred term: trail formation. 01 Nov 1975
That contact or
intercommunication maintained line gauge / largeur de ligne link2 / bretelle
between elements of military A measurement of line width. A maritime route, other than a
forces to ensure mutual 01 Feb 1974 coastal or transit route, which
understanding and unity of links any two or more routes.
purpose and action. line of arrival 01 Nov 1975
01 Apr 1971 Preferred term: line of impact.
liquid explosive / explosif
liberated territory / territoire line of departure1 / ligne de liquide
libéré départ1 Explosive which is fluid at normal
Any area, domestic, neutral or In land warfare, a line designated temperatures.
friendly, which, having been to coordinate the departure of 01 Dec 1977
occupied by an enemy, is retaken attack elements.
by friendly forces. 01 Nov 1985 list of targets
01 Apr 1973 Preferred term: target list.
line of departure2 / ligne de
light damage / dégât léger départ2 live exercise / exercice réel
Related term(s): nuclear damage. In amphibious warfare, a suitably LIVEX
01 Nov 1975 marked offshore coordinating line An exercise using real forces and
to assist assault craft to land on units.
lightening / allégement designated beaches at scheduled 01 Aug 1974
The operation (normally carried times.
out at anchor) of transferring 01 Nov 1985 load /charge3
crude oil cargo from a large The total weight of passengers or
tanker to a smaller tanker, so line of impact / ligne cargo transported.
reducing the draught of the larger d’incidence Related term(s): aircraft store;
tanker to enable it to enter port. airlift requirement; airlift
line of arrival
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load; transport capacity. 01 Mar 1973 logistic assistance / aide


22 Jun 2004 logistique
local mean time / temps local A generic term used to denote
load control group / équipe de moyen types of assistance between and
contrôle du chargement The time interval elapsed since within military commands both in
Personnel who are concerned the mean sun's transit of the peace and war.
with organization and control of observer's antimeridian. Related term(s): reallocation of
loading within the pick-up zone. 01 Mar 1973 resources; reallocation authority.
01 Dec 1976 01 Mar 1973
local wage rate post / poste à
loaded weapon / arme statut local logistics / logistique
approvisionnée LWR post (admitted) Log.
A weapon to which the ammunition A post to be filled by a non- The science of planning and
is joined, but which is not charged deployable, locally employed carrying out the movement and
and remains unable to fire. civilian who does not enjoy NATO maintenance of forces. In its most
Related term(s): charged weapon; status, and who is employed comprehensive
uncharged weapon; unloaded under terms set out in the sense, the aspects of military
weapon. contract of employment that must operations which deal with:
01 Oct 2001 comply with legislation and a. design and development,
regulations applicable in the host acquisition, storage, movement,
loading / chargement nation. distribution, maintenance,
The process of putting personnel, 18 Feb 2015 evacuation, and disposal of
matériel, supplies and other materiel;
freight on board ships, aircraft, localizer / radiophare b. transport of personnel;
trains, road vehicles or other d’alignement c. acquisition or construction,
means of conveyance. A directional radio beacon which maintenance, operation, and
Note: In French, the word provides to an aircraft an disposition of facilities;
chargement excludes personnel. indication of its lateral position d. acquisition or furnishing of
Related term(s): allowable load; relative to a predetermined final services; and
block stowage loading; combat approach course. e. medical and health service
loading; commodity loading; Related term(s): beacon; crash support.
embarkation; horizontal loading; locator beacon; emergency 10 Dec 1993
selective loading; selective locator beacon; fan marker
unloading; unit loading; vertical beacon; meaconing; personal logistic sustainment / maintien
loading. locator beacon; radio beacon; en puissance logistique
01 Oct 1992 submarine locator acoustic The process and mechanism by
beacon; Z-marker beacon. which sustainability is achieved
loading plan / plan de 01 Nov 1980 and which consists of supplying a
chargement force with consumables and
All of the individually prepared location diagram / carton de replacing combat losses and non-
documents which, taken together, localisation combat attrition of equipment in
present in detail all instructions On a map or chart, a diagram order to maintain the force's
for the arrangement of personnel, shown in the margin to indicate combat power for the duration
and the loading of equipment for the position of the sheet in required to meet its objectives.
one or more units or other special relation to the surrounding Related term(s): sustainability.
grouping of personnel or material country, or to adjoining sheets of 02 Mar 2007
moving by highway, water, rail, or the same or adjacent map series.
air transportation. Related term(s): chart index. long-range transport aircraft /
Related term(s): ocean manifest. 01 Mar 1973 aéronef de transport à long
01 Feb 1974 rayon d’action
lock-on / verrouillage Related term(s): transport aircraft.
loading point / point de The state of a tracking system or 01 Feb 1974
chargement target acquisition system which is
A point where one aircraft can be continuously and automatically look / période de réceptivité
loaded or unloaded. tracking a target, using one or In mine warfare, a period during
01 Dec 1976 more parameters. which a mine circuit is receptive
Related term(s): track2. of an influence.
loading site / site de 04 Oct 2000 01 Nov 1975
chargement
An area containing a number of logistic assessment / lost / non vu
loading points. évaluation logistique In artillery and naval fire support,
09 Jul 1997 An evaluation of the logistic a spotting, of an observation used
support required to conduct a by a spotter or an observer to
load spreader / répartiteur de military operation, compared to indicate that rounds fired by a gun
charges the actual and/or potential logistic or mortar were not observed.
Material used to distribute the support available for that 01 Feb 1974
weight of a load over a given area operation.
to avoid exceeding designed 04 Oct 2000 low airburst / explosion
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The fallout safe height of burst for


a nuclear weapon which
maximizes damage to or
casualties on surface targets.
Related term(s): airburst; high
altitude burst; nuclear airburst;
nuclear surface burst; nuclear
underground burst.
01 Aug 1976

low angle / tir plongeant1


In artillery and naval gunfire
support, an order or request to
obtain low-angle fire (less than
45).
01 Sep 1974

low-angle fire / tir plongeant2


Fire delivered at angles of
elevation below the elevation that
corresponds to the maximum
range of the gun and ammunition
concerned.
01 Nov 1975

low-angle loft bombing /


bombardement en cabré de
faible amplitude
Type of loft bombing of free fall
bombs wherein weapon release
occurs at an angle less than 35
degrees above the horizontal.
01 Mar 1973

low-velocity drop / largage à


faible vitesse de descente
A drop procedure in which the
drop velocity does not exceed 30
feet per second.
Related term(s): airdrop; air
movement; free drop; release.
01 Mar 1973

LWR post
Preferred term: local wage rate
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Mach front 01 Dec 1976 garde


Preferred term: Mach stem. Element of an advanced guard.
magnetic north / nord Related term(s): advanced guard.
Mach stem / avant de l’onde de magnétique 01 Mar 1973
choc The direction indicated by the
Mach front north seeking pole of a freely main supply route / itinéraire
The shock front formed by the suspended magnetic needle, principal de ravitaillement
fusion of the incident and influenced only by the earth's MSR
reflected shock fronts from an magnetic field. The route or set of routes
explosion. The term is generally Related term(s): compass north. designated within an operational
used with reference to a blast 01 Mar 1973 area upon which the bulk of
wave, propagated in the air, traffic flows in support of military
reflected at the surface of the main aerodrome / aérodrome operations.
earth. In the ideal case, the Mach principal 01 Mar 1973
stem is perpendicular to the Aerodrome designed for
reflecting surface and slightly permanent occupation in maintainability / maintenabilité
convex (forward). peacetime, also suitable for use The ability of an item, under
01 Sep 1971 in wartime and having sufficient stated conditions of use, to be
operational facilities for full use of retained in or restored to a state
magnetic bearing / azimut its combat potential. in which it can perform its
magnétique 01 Nov 1994 required functions, when
Bearing measured with reference maintenance is performed under
to magnetic north. main attack1 / attaque stated conditions and using
Related term(s): grid bearing; principale1 prescribed procedures and
relative bearing; true bearing. The principal attack or effort into resources.
09 Jan 1996 which the commander throws the [IEC]
full weight of the offensive power 01 Mar 1991
magnetic circuit at his disposal.
Preferred term: magnetic mine. 20 Nov 1996 maintenance1 / maintenance1
All actions taken to retain
magnetic compass / compas main attack2 / attaque equipment in or to restore it to
magnétique principale2 specified conditions until the end
An instrument containing a freely An attack directed against the of its use, including inspection,
suspended magnetic element chief objective of the campaign, testing, servicing, modification(s),
which displays the direction of major operation or battle. classification as to serviceability,
the horizontal component of the 20 Nov 1996 repair, recovery, rebuilding,
earth's magnetic field at the point reclamation, salvage and
of observation. main convoy / convoi principal cannibalization.
01 Feb 1974 The convoy as a whole which Related term(s): corrective
sails from the convoy assembly maintenance; examination.
magnetic equator / équateur port/anchorage to its destination. 02 Mar 2011
magnétique It may be supplemented by
aclinic line joiners or joiner convoys, and maintenance2 / maintenance2
A line drawn on a map or chart leavers or leaver convoys may All supply and repair action taken
connecting all points at which the break off. to keep a force in condition to
magnetic inclination (dip) is zero Related term(s): convoy1. carry out its mission.
for a specified epoch. 04 Oct 2000 04 Oct 2000
01 Jul 1972
main detonating line / cordeau maintenance3 / maintenance3
magnetic mine / mine maître The routine recurring work
magnétique In demolition, a line of detonating required to keep a facility (plant,
cord used to transmit the building, structure, ground
magnetic circuit
detonation wave to two or more facility, utility system, or other
A mine which responds to the
branches. real property) in such condition
magnetic field of a target.
01 Jan 1991 that it may be continuously
Related term(s): mine2.
utilized, at its original or designed
01 Dec 1976
main effort / effort principal capacity and efficiency, for its
priority of effort (admitted) intended purpose.
magnetic minehunting / chasse
A concentration of forces or Related term(s): corrective
aux mines par détecteurs maintenance; examination.
magnétiques means in a particular area and at
a particular time to enable a 01 Mar 1982
The process of using magnetic
commander to bring about a
detectors to determine the major nuclear power /
decision.
presence of mines or minelike
30 Jan 2012 puissance nucléaire
objects which may be either on or
importante
protruding from the sea-bed, or
buried. mainguard / réserve d’avant- Any nation that possesses a
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posing a serious threat to every with take-off and landing, coverage, availability, and further
other nation. excluding aprons. information on the series.
Related term(s): military nuclear Related term(s): aircraft Related term(s): chart; location
power; nuclear nation; nuclear marshalling area. diagram; map.
power. 01 Sep 1981 01 Nov 1990
01 Jul 1970
man portable / portable mapping camera
major port / port principal Capable of being carried by one Preferred term: air cartographic
Any port with two or more berths man. Specifically, the term may camera.
and facilities and equipment be used to qualify:
capable of discharging 100,000 a. items designed to be carried map reference / localisation
tons of cargo per month from as an integral part of individual, A means of identifying a point on
ocean-going ships. Such ports crew served or team equipment the surface of the earth by
will be designated as probable of the dismounted soldier in relating it to information
nuclear targets. conjunction with his assigned appearing on a map, generally
01 Mar 1973 duties. Upper weight limit: the graticule or grid.
approximately 14 kilogrammes 01 Aug 1979
major water terminal / terminus (31 pounds);
maritime principal b. in land warfare, equipment map reference code / code à
A water terminal with facilities for which can be carried by one man référence cartographique
berthing numerous ships over long distance without A code used primarily for
simultaneously at wharves and/or serious degradation of the encoding grid coordinates and
working anchorages, located performance of his normal duties. other information pertaining to
within sheltered coastal waters 01 Oct 1978 maps. This code may be
adjacent to rail, highway, air used for other purposes where
and/or inland water transportation manpower scaling guidelines / the encryption of numerals is
nets. It covers a relatively large guide de calcul des effectifs required.
area, and its scope of operation MSG 01 Jan 1968
is such that it is designated as a Guidelines that express
probable nuclear target. manpower requirements as map series / série de cartes
Related term(s): alternate water variables dependent upon a set chart series
terminal; port; secondary water of criteria. A group of maps or charts
terminal; water terminal. Note: an example of such a usually having the same scale
01 Mar 1973 criterion is workload. and cartographic specifications,
31 Jan 2013 and with each sheet
manoeuvre1 / manoeuvre1 appropriately identified by
A movement to place ships or map / carte1 producing agency as belonging
aircraft in a position of advantage A graphic representation, usually to the same series.
over the enemy. on a plane surface, and at an Related term(s): chart; map.
01 Aug 1982 established scale, of natural or 01 Aug 1973
artificial features on the surface
manoeuvre2 / manoeuvre2 of a part or the whole of the earth map sheet / carte2
A tactical exercise carried out at or other planetary body. The chart sheet
sea, in the air, on the ground, or features are positioned relative to An individual map or chart either
on a map in imitation of war. a coordinate reference system. complete in itself or part of a
01 Aug 1982 Related term(s): aeronautical series.
chart; aeronautical plotting chart; 01 Sep 1971
manoeuvre3 / manoeuvre3 aeronautical topographic chart;
The operation of a ship, aircraft, chart; special aeronautical chart. margin / marge
or vehicle, to cause it to perform 01 Sep 1971 In cartography, the area of a map
desired movements. or chart lying outside the border.
01 Aug 1982 map convergence / 01 Aug 1979
convergence des méridiens
manoeuvre4 / manoeuvre4 sur la carte marginal data / donnée
Employment of forces on the The angle at which one meridian marginale
battlefield through movement in is inclined to another on a map or marginal information
combination with fire, or fire chart. All explanatory information given
potential, to achieve a position of Related term(s): convergence; in the margin of a map or chart
advantage in respect to the convergence factor; grid which clarifies, defines,
enemy in order to accomplish the convergence; grid convergence illustrates, and/or supplements
mission. factor; true convergence. the graphic portion of the sheet.
01 Aug 1982 01 Apr 1971 01 Apr 1971
manoeuvring area / aire de map index / schéma marginal information
manoeuvre d’assemblage (topographie) Preferred term: marginal data.
That part of on aerodrome to be chart index
used for the take-off and landing Graphic key primarily designed to maritime interdiction operation
of aircraft and for the surface give the relationship between / opération d’interdiction
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MIO distance and bearing of a marker mass casualties / pertes


An operation conducted to from a target. massives
enforce prohibition on the 01 Nov 1975 MASCAL
maritime movement of specified Any number of casualties
persons or material within a marking fire / tir de balisage produced in a relatively short
defined geographic area. Fire placed on a target for the period of time which overwhelms
01 Jan 2006 purpose of identification. the available medical and logistic
01 Aug 1974 support capabilities.
maritime operation / opération 01 Nov 1986
maritime marking panel / panneau
An action performed by forces A sheet of material displayed for master film / film original
on, under, or over the sea to gain visual communication usually The earliest generation of
or exploit control of the sea or to between friendly units. imagery (negative or positive)
deny its use to the enemy. Related term(s): panel code. from which subsequent copies
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973 are produced.
01 Nov 1975
mark1 / marquer un objectif1 marking team / équipe
In artillery and naval fire support: d’orienteurs-marqueurs (ou de master plot / schéma de
a. to call for fire on a specified balisage) surface couverte2
location in order to orient the Personnel landed in the landing sortie plot
observer/spotter or to indicate area with the task of establishing A portion of a map or overlay on
targets; navigational aids. which are drawn the outlines of
b. to report the instant of Related term(s): pathfinder the areas covered by an air
optimum light on the target aircraft. photographic sortie. Latitude and
produced by illumination shells. 01 Mar 1973 longitude, map, and sortie
Related term(s): marker1 ; information are shown.
shadower; trailer aircraft. married failure / raté de prise 01 Dec 1974
01 Feb 1989 d’immersion
In naval mine warfare, a moored materiel control
mark2 / marquer un objectif2 mine lying on the sea-bed Preferred term: inventory control.
Related term(s): mark1. connected to its sinker from
which it has failed to release materiel management
marker1 / marqueur1 owing to defective mechanism. Preferred term: inventory control.
A visual or electronic aid used to 01 Nov 1975
mark a designated point. materials handling /
01 Feb 1989 marshalling1 / agencement1 manutention de matériels
The process by which units MH
marker2 /marqueur2 participating in an amphibious or The movement of materials,
In land mine warfare: airborne operation, group whether raw, semi finished,
Related term(s): gap marker; together or assemble when finished or scrap to, through, and
intermediate marker; lane feasible or move to temporary from productive processes, in
marker; minefield lane; minefield camps in the vicinity of warehouses and storage sites as
breaching; row marker; strip embarkation points, complete well as in receiving and shipping
marker. preparations for combat or areas.
01 Feb 1989 prepare for loading. MCLSB, 02 May 2013
Related term(s): stage2.
marker3 / bâtiment en 01 Mar 1973 maximum effective range /
marquage serré portée efficace maximale
In naval operations, a maritime marshalling2 agencement2
/
MER
unit which maintains an The process of assembling,
The maximum distance at which
immediate offensive or holding, and organizing supplies
a weapon may be expected to be
obstructive capability against a and/or equipment, especially
accurate and achieve the desired
specified target. vehicles of transportation, for
result.
Related term(s): mark1,2; onward movement.
01 Mar 1983
shadower; trailer aircraft. Related term(s): staging area1,2.
01 Feb 1989 01 Mar 1973
maximum elevation figure /
indication d’élévation
marker ship / bâtiment-jalon mass1 / concentration
maximale
In an amphibious operation, a The concentration of combat
A figure, shown in each
ship which takes accurate station power.
quadrangle bounded by ticked
on a designated control point. It 01 Apr 1971
graticule lines on aeronautical
may fly identifying flags by day charts, which represents the
and show lights to seaward by mass2/ formation concentrée
height in thousands and
night. The military formation in which
hundreds of feet, above mean
01 Mar 1973 units are spaced at less than the
sea level, of the highest known
normal distances and intervals.
natural or man-made feature in
marking error / erreur de Related term(s): mass1.
that quadrangle, plus suitable
balisage 01 Apr 1971
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topographical heighting speed; hypersonic; pace; pace


information. setter; rate of march; speed of measured mile / base de
01 Jul 1987 advance; speed of sound; vitesse
transonic. In maritime navigation, distance
maximum landing weight / precisely measured and marked,
masse maximale à maximum take-off weight / used by a vessel to calibrate its
l’atterrissage masse maximale au décollage log.
The maximum gross weight due The maximum gross weight due 02 May 1995
to design or operational to design or operational
limitations at which an aircraft is limitations at which an aircraft is measurement and signature
permitted to land. permitted to take-off. intelligence / renseignement
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973 mesures et signature
MASINT
maximum operating depth / M-day / jour M Intelligence derived from the
immersion maximale The day on which mobilization scientific and technical analysis of
opérationnelle commences or is due to data obtained from sensing
The depth which a submarine is commence. instruments for the purpose of
not to exceed during operations. Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- identifying any distinctive features
This depth is determined by the day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; H- associated with the source,
submarines national naval hour; L-hour; P-hour; T-day, T- emitter or sender, to facilitate the
authority. hour, Y-hour. latter’s measurement and
01 Sep 1981 26 Aug 2009 identification.
MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013
maximum ordinate / flèche meaconing / transplexion
vertex height A system of receiving radio measuring magnifier / loupe
In artillery and naval fire support, beacon signals and micrométrique
the height of the highest point in rebroadcasting them on the A magnifying instrument
the trajectory of a projectile same frequency to confuse incorporating a graticule for
above the horizontal plane navigation. The meaconing measuring small distances.
passing through its origin. stations cause inaccurate 01 Mar 1973
Related term(s): vertex. bearings to be obtained by
01 Dec 1974 aircraft or ground stations. mechanical sweep / drague
Related term(s): beacon. mécanique
maximum permissible 01 Mar 1973 In naval mine warfare, any sweep
concentration used with the object of physically
Preferred term: radioactivity mean lethal dose1 / dose létale contacting the mine or its
concentration guide. moyenne1 appendages.
The amount of nuclear irradiation 01 Nov 1975
maximum permissible dose / of the whole body which would
dose maximale consentie be fatal to 50 % of the exposed median incapacitating dose /
That radiation dose which a personnel in a given period. dose incapacitante moyenne
military commander or other 01 Jul 1987 The amount or quantity of
appropriate authority may chemical agent which when
prescribe as the limiting mean lethal dose2/ dose létale introduced into the body will
cumulative radiation dose to be moyenne2 incapacitate 50 percent of
received over a specific period of The dose of chemical agent that exposed, unprotected personnel.
time by members of his would kill 50 % of exposed, 01 Aug 1974
command, consistent with unprotected and untreated
current operational military personnel. medical intelligence /
considerations. 01 Jul 1987 renseignement médical
01 Mar 1973 MEDINT
mean point of burst Intelligence derived from
maximum range / portée Preferred term: mean point of medical, bio-scientific,
maximale impact. epidemiological, environmental
The greatest distance a weapon and other information related to
can fire without consideration of mean point of impact / point human or animal health.
dispersion. moyen des impacts Note: This intelligence, being of a
01 Aug 1976 centre of burst specific technical nature, requires
mean point of burst medical expertise throughout its
maximum sustained speed / MPI direction and processing within
vitesse maximale de croisière The point whose coordinates are the intelligence cycle.
In road transport, the highest the arithmetic means of the MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013
speed at which a vehicle, with its coordinates of the separate
rated payload, can be driven for points of impact/burst of a finite medical officer / médecin
an extended period on a level number of projectiles fired or militaire
first-class highway without released at the same aiming Physician with officer rank.
sustaining damage. point under a given set of 01 Oct 1984
Related term(s): critical speed; conditions.
declared speed; endurance 01 Oct 1978 medical preparation / mise en

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condition sanitaire contrôle naval operating environment


All medical and dental measures A world-wide message system MCLSB, 10 Dec 2014
taken to ensure that military for reporting the movements of
personnel retain the ability to carry and information relating to the military geographic
out operational duties, including control of merchant ships. documentation /
during and following any 01 Mar 1979 documentation géographique
deployment, unimpeded by militaire
physical or psychological message / message Military geographic information
problems. Msg which has been evaluated,
Note: Such measures include Any thought or idea expressed processed, summarized and
prophylactic and curative briefly in a plain, coded, or secret published in standardized format
treatment, immunizations and language, prepared in a form in order to meet a military
health education. suitable for transmission by any requirement.
06 Jan 2006 means of communication. 01 Aug 1982
01 Mar 1973
medium-range transport military geographic
aircraft / aéronef de transport à microform / microformat information / renseignement
rayon d’action moyen A generic term for any form, géographique militaire
Related term(s): transport whether film, videotape, paper or Geographic information which is
aircraft. other medium, containing necessary for planning and
01 Feb 1974 miniaturized or otherwise operations.
compressed images which 01 Aug 1982
meeting engagement / combat cannot be read without special
de rencontre display devices. military governor / gouverneur
A combat action that occurs 01 Jun 1981 militaire
when a moving force, The military commander or other
incompletely deployed for battle, midcourse guidance / guidage designated person who, in an
engages an enemy at an en vol occupied territory, exercises
unexpected time and place. The guidance applied to a missile supreme authority over the civil
01 Aug 1973 between termination of the population subject to the laws
launching phase and the start of and usages of war and to any
member nation / pays membre the terminal phase of flight. directive received from his
A signatory to the North Atlantic 01 Nov 1975 government or his superior.
Treaty. 01 Mar 1973
31 Jan 2014 military assistance / assistance
militaire military grid / carroyage
merchant ship / navire MA militaire
marchand A broad range of activities that grid
MERSHIP support and influence critical Two sets of parallel lines
A vessel engaged in mercantile friendly assets through training, intersecting at right angles and
trade except river craft, estuarial advising, mentoring or the forming squares; the grid is
craft, or craft which operate conduct of combined operations. superimposed on maps, charts,
solely within harbour limits. Note: The range of military and other similar representations
Related term(s): accompaniment; assistance is considerable and of the surface of the earth in an
communication reporting gate; includes, but is not limited to: accurate and consistent manner
designated merchant ship; naval capability building of friendly to permit identification of ground
supervision of merchant ships; security forces; engagement with locations with respect to other
participating merchant ship; local, regional, and national locations and the computation of
shipping cooperation point. leadership or organizations; and direction and distance to other
01 Oct 1978 civic actions supporting and points.
influencing the local population. Related term(s): image map;
merchant shipping / marine 18 Feb 2015 military grid reference system;
marchande navigational grid.
In naval cooperation and military convoy / convoi 01 Mar 1973
guidance for shipping, the militaire
complete commercial maritime A land or maritime convoy that is military grid reference system /
industry, including the fishing controlled and reported as a système de référence de
industry. military unit. A maritime convoy carroyage militaire
Related term(s): accompaniment; can consist of any combination of MGRS
merchant ship; naval cooperation merchant ships, auxiliaries or A system which uses a standard-
and guidance for shipping; naval other military units. scaled grid square, based on a
supervision of merchant ships; 01 Mar 1984 point of origin on a map
participating merchant ship; projection of the surface of the
shipping cooperation point. military engineering / action du earth in an accurate and
02 Mar 2007 génie militaire consistent manner to permit
MILENG either position referencing or the
merchant ship reporting and Engineer activity undertaken computation of direction and
control message system / regardless of component or distance between grid positions.
système de messages du service to shape the physical Related term(s): military grid.

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01 Mar 1973 the manner in which military antiwatching device; armed mine;
power should be developed and bottom mine; bouquet mine;
military independent / applied to achieve national chemical mine; coarse mine;
indépendant à statut militaire objectives or those of a group of contact mine; controllable mine;
A merchant ship or auxiliary nations. countermine; creeping mine;
sailed singly but controlled and 01 Mar 1982 dead mine; drifting mine; drill
reported as a military unit. mine; exercise filled mine;
Related term(s): independent. military symbol / signe exercise mine;explosive filled
01 Jun 1978 conventionnel militaire mine; fitted mine; free
A graphic sign used, usually on mine;ground mine; homing
military interoperability / map, display or diagram, to mine;horizontal action
interopérabilité militaire represent a particular military mine;independent mine; inert
The ability of military forces to unit, installation, activity or other mine; influence mine;
train, exercise and operate item of military interest. instructional mine; jettisoned
effectively together in the 01 Jun 1984 mines; magnetic mine; mine1;
execution of assigned missions mine row; mine strip; mobile
and tasks. mine1 / mine1 mine; moored mine; oscillating
Related term(s): commonality; In land mine warfare, an mine; poised mine; practice
common user item; compatibility; explosive munition designed to mine1,2; pressure mine1; pressure
force interoperability; be placed under, on or near the mine2; remotely delivered mine;
interchangeability; ground or other surface area and rising mine; scatterable mine;
interoperability; standardization. to be actuated by the presence, snagline mine; watching mine.
30 Jun 2005 proximity or contact of a person, 01 Oct 2003
land vehicle, aircraft or boat,
military load classification / including landing craft. mineable waters / eaux
classification militaire Related term(s): acoustic circuit; susceptibles d’être minées
classification of bridges and acoustic mine; antenna mine; Waters where naval mines of any
vehicles antisweeper mine; antitank mine; given type may be effective
antiwatching device; armed mine; against any given target.
MLC
bottom mine; bouquet mine; 01 Nov 1975
A standard system in which a
chemical mine; coarse mine;
route, bridge or raft is assigned
contact mine; controllable mine; mine clearance / déminage2
class number(s) representing the
countermine; creeping mine; The process of removing all
load it can carry. Vehicles are
dead mine; drifting mine; drill mines from a route or area.
also assigned number(s)
indicating the minimum class of mine; exercise filled mine; 01 Feb 1988
route, bridge or raft they are exercise mine;explosive filled
authorized to use. mine; fitted mine; free mine countermeasures
Related term(s): route mine;ground mine; homing pouncer procedure / procédure
classification. mine;horizontal action de parachèvement du
25 Feb 1991 mine;independent mine; inert déminage
mine; influence mine; pouncer procedure
military necessity / nécessité instructional mine; jettisoned The delivery of explosive
mines; magnetic mine; mine2; ordnance disposal divers, by
militaire
mine row; mine strip; mobile helicopters or, occasionally,
The principle whereby a
mine; moored mine; oscillating small surface vessels, to
belligerent has the right to apply
mine; poised mine; practice previously swept drifting mines or
any measures that are required
to bring about the successful mine1,2; pressure mine1; pressure shallow moored mines to carry
conclusion of a military operation mine2; remotely delivered mine; out disposal operations.
and that are not forbidden by the rising mine; scatterable mine; Related term(s): explosive
Law of War. snagline mine; watching mine. ordnance disposal;
18 Feb 2015 01 Oct 2001 antisubmarine warfare pouncer
operation.
mine2/ mine2 04 Oct 2000
military nuclear power /
In naval mine warfare, an
puissance nucléaire militaire
explosive device laid in the water mined area / zone minée
nuclear-weapon state
with the intention of damaging or An area which is dangerous
(admitted) sinking ships or of deterring
NWS because of the presence or
shipping from entering an area. suspected presence of mines.
A nation which has nuclear The term does not include
weapons and the capability for 01 Oct 2001
devices attached to the bottoms
their employment. of ships or to harbour
Related term(s): major nuclear mine defence / emploi défensif
installations by personnel
power; nuclear nation; nuclear des mines
operating underwater, nor does it
power. The defence of a position, area,
include devices which explode
01 Apr 1971 etc., by land or underwater
immediately on expiration of a
mines. A mine defence system
predetermined time after laying.
military strategy / stratégie includes the personnel and
Related term(s): acoustic circuit;
militaire equipment needed to plant,
acoustic mine; antenna mine;
That component of national or operate, maintain, and protect
antisweeper mine; antitank mine;
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01 Mar 1973 marking to indicate the location chart, or produced to special


and extent of a minefield. specifications.
mine disposal / déminage1 01 Mar 1981
The process of rendering safe, 01 Oct 1980
neutralizing, recovering, minefield record / plan de
removing or destroying mines. repérage d’un champ de mine warfare group / groupe
09 May 2005 mines de guerre des mines
A complete written record of all A task organization of mine
minefield1 / champ de mines1 pertinent information concerning warfare units for the conduct of
In land mine warfare, a defined a minefield, submitted on a minelaying and/or mine
area in which mines have been standard form by the officer in countermeasures in maritime
emplaced. charge of the laying operations. operations.
Related term(s):antisubmarine 01 Nov 1994 Related term(s): dedicated mine
barrier; antisubmarine patrol; countermeasures asset.
barrier; barrier gap; mixed minehunting / chasse aux 01 Mar 1981
minefield; nuisance minefield; mines
phoney minefield; protective The employment of ships, minewatching / guet contre les
minefield1; tactical minefield. airborne equipment and/or divers mines
01 Jan 2006 to locate and dispose of In naval mine warfare, the mine
individual mines. countermeasures procedure to
minefield2 / champ de mines2 01 Oct 1978 detect, record and, if possible,
In naval warfare, an area of water track potential minelayers and to
containing mines laid with or mine row / rangée de mines detect, find the position of, and/or
without a pattern. A single row of mines or clusters. identify mines during the actual
Related term(s): antisubmarine Related term(s): mine strip. minelaying.
minefield; attrition minefield; 01 Jul 1972 01 Nov 1985
beach minefield; closure
minefield; deep minefield; mine spotting / repérage à vue mine weapons / armes de
defensive minefield; dummy des mines guerre des mines
minefield; offensive minefield; In naval mine warfare, the The collective term for all
phoney minefield; protective process of visually observing a weapons which may be used in
minefield2. mine or minefield. mine warfare.
01 May 1977 01 Nov 1975 01 Jun 1978

minefield breaching / ouverture mine strip / rangée double minimum aircraft operating
d’un champ de mines In land mine warfare, two parallel surface / surface
In land mine warfare, the process mine rows laid simultaneously six opérationnelle minimale pour
of clearing a lane through a metres or six paces apart. les aéronefs
minefield under tactical Related term(s): mine row. The minimum surface on an
conditions. 01 Jul 1983 aerodrome which is essential for
Related term(s): gap marker; the movement of aircraft. It
intermediate marker; lane minesweeping / dragage des includes the aircraft dispersal
marker; marker1,2; minefield lane; mines areas, the minimum operating
row marker; strip marker. The technique of searching for, strip and the taxiways between
01 Jul 1988 or clearing mines using them.
mechanical or explosion gear, Related term(s): minimum
minefield density / densité d’un which physically removes or operating strip.
champ de mines destroys the mine, or produces, 01 Mar 1982
In land mine warfare, the average in the area, the influence fields
number of mines per meter of necessary to actuate it. minimum descent altitude /
minefield front, or the average 01 Mar 1973 altitude minimale de descente
number of mines per square A specified altitude in a non-
meter of minefield. mine warfare / guerre des precision approach or circling
01 Nov 1985 mines approach below which descent
land mine warfare may not be made without the
minefield lane / passage à MW required visual reference.
travers un champ de mines The strategic and tactical use of Related term(s): decision altitude;
In land mine warfare, a marked mines and their counter- decision height; minimum descent
passage leading through a measures. height; missed approach
minefield, free of obstacles and 01 Mar 1973 procedure.
not directly exposed to the effects 04 Oct 2000
of mines. mine warfare chart / carte pour
Related term(s): gap marker; lane la guerre des mines minimum descent height /
marker; row marker; strip marker. A special naval chart, at a scale hauteur minimale de descente
16 Jul 1999 of 1:50,000 or larger (preferably A specified height in a non-
1:25,000 or larger) designed for precision approach or circling
minefield marking / marquage planning and executing mine approach below which descent
des champs de mines warfare operations, either based may not be made without the
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Related term(s): decision altitude; obstacles. system.


decision height; minimum descent Related term(s): altitude. 01 Mar 1973
altitude; missed approach 01 Mar 1973
procedure. missile defence / défense
04 Oct 2000 minor port / port mineur antimissile
A port having facilities for the MD
minimum force / force minimale discharge of cargo from coasters All measures to protect
Force, up to and including lethal or lighters only. populations, territory and forces
force, limited to the degree, 01 Mar 1973 against the full spectrum of
intensity and duration necessary missile threats.
to achieve the objective misfire / raté² AMDC, 04 Feb 2013
18 Feb 2015 The failure of a weapon, munition
or other device to fire or explode missile destruct / destruction
minimum nuclear safe distance as or when expected due to a missile
/ distance minimale de sécurité fault in the firing system, initiator, Intentional destruction of a
nucléaire propellant or other charge. missile or similar vehicle for
The sum of the radius of safety 05 Sep 2007 safety or other reasons.
and the buffer distance. 01 Mar 1973
01 Mar 1973 missed approach / approche
interrompue missile destruct system /
minimum nuclear warning time An approach which is not système de destruction missile
/ temps minimal d’alerte completed by landing. A system which, when operated
nucléaire 01 Aug 1979 by external command or preset
The sum of system reaction time internal means, destroys the
and personnel reaction time. missed approach procedure / missile or similar vehicle.
01 Mar 1973 procédure d’approche 01 Mar 1973
interrompue
minimum operating strip / piste The procedure to be followed if missile guidance system /
opérationnelle minimale the approach cannot be système de guidage de
MOS continued. missiles
A runway which meets the [ICAO] A system which evaluates flight
minimum requirements for Note: It is carried out: information, correlates it with
operating assigned and/or a. during an instrument target data, determines the
allocated aircraft types on a approach, at the pilot's initiative if desired flight path of a missile
particular aerodrome at no visual contact with the runway and communicates the
maximum or combat gross environment has been necessary commands to the
weight established at the minimum missile flight control system.
Related term(s): minimum aircraft descent altitude or height, or at Related term(s): missile control
operating surface. the decision height or altitude; or system.
01 Mar 1982 b. during a visual approach, at 01 Mar 1973
the pilot's initiative if a landing
minimum quality surveillance / cannot be carried out safely; or mission1 / mission1
contrôle de qualité c. whenever so directed by air Msn
The minimum measures to be traffic control. A clear, concise statement of the
applied to determine and Related term(s): decision altitude; task of the command and its
maintain the quality of bulk and decision height; minimum descent purpose.
packaged petroleum products in altitude; minimum descent height. 01 Aug 1982
order that these products will be 04 Oct 2000
in a condition suitable for mission2 / mission2
immediate use. missile / missile Msn
01 Dec 1979 A self-propelled munition whose One or more aircraft ordered to
trajectory or course is controlled accomplish one particular task.
minimum residual radioactivity while in flight. Related term(s): allocation;
weapon / arme à radioactivité Related term(s): aerodynamic sortie.
résiduelle minimum missile; air-to-air missile 01 Aug 1982
A nuclear weapon designed to ; air-to-surface missile;
have optimum reduction of antiradiation missile; ballistic mission commander /
unwanted effects from fallout, missile; sea skimmer; surface-to- commandant de mission
rainout, and burst site air missile; surface-to-surface MC
radioactivity. missile.
In air operations, the onboard
01 Jun 1978 26 Aug 2009
person designated by a
competent authority, who has
minimum safe altitude / missile control system / overall responsibility for the
altitude minimale de sécurité système de commande de successful completion of the
safety height missile mission, using assigned assets.
MSA A system that serves to maintain Note: The mission commander is
The altitude below which it is attitude stability and to correct not necessarily the aircraft
hazardous to fly owing to deflections. commander.
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14 Oct 2002 support to ships at an anchorage; 01 Mar 1973
in effect, a naval base afloat
mission-essential force / force although certain of its supporting modify / modification
essentielle à la mission elements may be located ashore. In artillery, an order by the
MEF 01 Mar 1982 person authorized to make
Force and/or asset, the lack of modifications to a fire plan.
which would likely preclude the mobility / mobilité 01 Aug 1976
successful accomplishment of the A quality or capability of military
commander's mission. forces which permits them to moment / moment
01 Oct 2001 move from place to place while In air transport, the weight of a
retaining the ability to fulfil their load multiplied by its distance
mission report / compte rendu primary mission. from a reference point in the
de mission 01 Mar 1973 aircraft.
MISREP Related term(s): balance station
A standard report containing the mobilizable reinforcing force / zero; reference datum.
results of a mission and force de renfort mobilisable 01 Jul 1970
significant sightings along the In reinforcement planning, any
flight route. force which is not in being and monitoring1 / écoute de
01 Oct 1980 which, when mobilized, is NATO contrôle1
assigned, NATO earmarked or The act of listening, carrying out
mission-type order / ordre de otherwise designated to surveillance on, and/or recording
mission-type strengthen NATO forces. the emissions of one's own or
An order issued to a subordinate Related term(s): augmentation Allied forces for the purpose of
unit that indicates the mission to force; reinforcing force. maintaining and improving
be accomplished without 01 Nov 1986 procedural standards and
specifying how it is to be done. security, or for reference, as
30 Jan 2012 mobilization1 / mobilisation1 applicable.
The act of preparing for war or 01 Jul 1983
mixed bag / macédoine other emergencies through
In naval mine warfare, a assembling and organizing monitoring2 / écoute de
collection of mines of various national resources. contrôle2
types, firing systems, Related term(s): regeneration The act of listening, carrying out
sensitivities, arming delays and 01 Mar 1973 surveillance on, and/or recording
ship counter settings. of enemy emissions for
01 Mar 1987 mobilization2/ mobilisation2 intelligence purposes.
The process by which the armed 01 Jul 1983
mixed minefield / champ de forces or part of them are
mines mixte brought to a state of readiness monitoring3 / contrôle de
A minefield containing both for war or other national radioactivité
antitank and anti-personnel emergency. This includes radiological monitoring
mines. assembling and organizing The act of detecting the presence
Related term(s): minefield1. personnel, supplies, and material of radiation and the
01 Aug 1973 for active military service. measurement thereof with
01 Mar 1973 radiation measuring instruments.
mobile air movements team / 01 Jul 1983
équipe mobile des mock-up / maquette
mouvements aériens A model, built to scale, of a moored mine / mine à orin
An air force team trained for machine, apparatus, or weapon, A contact or influence-operated
operational deployment on air used in studying the construction mine of positive buoyancy held
movement/traffic section duties. of, and in testing a new below the surface by a mooring
01 Jul 1970 development, or in teaching attached to a sinker or anchor on
personnel how to operate the the bottom.
mobile mine / mine actual machine, apparatus, or Related term(s): mine2.
weapon. 01 Nov 1975
autopropulsée
01 Jul 1980
propelled mine
In naval mine warfare, a mine mopping up / nettoyage
moderate damage / dégât The liquidation of remnants of
designed to be propelled to its
modéré enemy resistance in an area that
proposed laying position by
Related term(s): nuclear damage. has been surrounded or isolated,
propulsion equipment like a
01 Nov 1975 or through which other units have
torpedo. It sinks at the end of its
run and then operates like a passed without eliminating all
mine. moderate nuclear risk / risque active resistance.
Related term(s): mine2. nucléaire modéré 01 Mar 1973
01 Nov 1975 A degree of nuclear risk where
anticipated effects are tolerable, mosaic / mosaïque
mobile support group / groupe or at worst a minor nuisance. An assembly of overlapping
de soutien logistique naval Related term(s): degree of photographs that have been
nuclear risk; emergency nuclear matched to form a continuous

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photographic representation of a movement control post / poste it is installed. Occasionally the


portion of the surface of the de contrôle des mouvements design of the display is such that
earth. The post through which the the map or chart image remains
Related term(s): controlled control of movement is exercised stationary while the symbol
mosaic; geographic coordinates; by the commander, depending moves across a screen.
georef; georeferenced image; on operational requirements. Related term(s): projected map
photomap; semi-controlled 01 Oct 1980 display
mosaic; uncontrolled mosaic. 01 Jul 1985
10 Mar 1973 movement credit / crédit de
mouvement moving mine / mine mobile
motorized unit / unité The allocation granted to one or The collective description of
motorisée more vehicles in order to move mines, such as drifting,
A unit equipped with complete over a controlled route in a fixed oscillating, creeping, mobile,
motor transportation that enables time according to movement rising, homing and bouquet
all of its personnel, weapons, and instructions. mines
equipment to be moved at the 01 Apr 1971 01 Mar 1982
same time without assistance
from other sources. movement order / ordre de multi-agent munition /
01 Mar 1973 mouvement munition à agents multiples
An order issued by a commander A munition that, when activated,
mounting / préparatifs en vue covering the details for the disperses two or more chemical
d’une opération movement of a unit, personnel and/or biological agents.
All preparations made in areas and/or materiel. Related term(s): binary chemical
designated for the purpose, in Related term(s): movement table; munition; munition.
anticipation of an operation. It notice to move; operational 01 Nov 1991
includes the assembly in the readiness; order to move;
mounting area, preparation, and readiness time; warning order. multimodal / multimode
maintenance within the mounting 06 Jan 2006 In transport operations, a term
area, movement to loading applied to the movement of
points, and subsequent movement priority / priorité de passengers and cargo by more
embarkation into ships, craft, or mouvement than one method of transport.
aircraft if applicable. The relative precedence given to 01 Jul 1980
20 Nov 1996 each movement requirement.
01 Mar 1973 multinational / multinational
movement control1 / MN
mouvements et transports movement restriction / combined (admitted)
The planning, routing, scheduling restriction imposée à la Adjective used to describe
and control of personnel and circulation activities, operations and
cargo movements over lines of A restriction temporarily placed organizations, in which elements
communication. on traffic into and/or out of areas of more than one nation
01 Nov 1994 to permit clearance of, or participate.
prevention of congestion. Related term(s): Allied joint
movement control2 / 01 Mar 1973 operation; multinational joint
organisation des mouvements operation; joint; multinational.
et transports movement table / tableau des 22 Jan 2010
movement control centre mouvements et transports
(admitted) A table giving detailed multinational force / force
An organization responsible for instructions or data for a move. multinationale
the planning, routing, scheduling When necessary it will be MNF
and control of personnel and qualified by the words road, rail, combined force (admitted)
cargo movements. sea, air, etc., to signify the type A force composed of elements of
01 Nov 1994 of movement. Normally issued as two or more nations.
an annex to a movement order or 31 Aug 2012
movement control centre instruction.
MCC Related term(s): embarkation multinational joint operation /
Preferred term: movement order; movement order; order to opération interarmées
control2. move. multinationale
01 Mar 1973 combined joint operation
movement control officer / (admitted)
officier chargé du contrôle des moving map display / An operation carried out by forces
mouvements visualisation cartographique of two or more nations, in which
An officer of the movement mobile elements of at least two services
control organization responsible A display in which a symbol, participate.
for the executive control of representing the vehicle, remains 31 Aug 2012
movement of military personnel stationary while the map or chart
and cargo by all means of image moves beneath the multinational operation /
transport. symbol so that the display opération multinationale
01 Jul 1970 simulates the horizontal combined operation (admitted)
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acting together.
31 Aug 2012

multiservice
Preferred term: joint.

multispectral imagery /
représentation à spectres
multiples
The image of an object obtained
simultaneously in a number of
discrete special bands.
01 Jan 1980

munition / munition
A complete device charged with
explosives, propellants,
pyrotechnics, initiating
composition or chemical,
biological, radiological or nuclear
material, for use in military
operations, including demolitions.
Notes:
1. Certain suitably modified
munitions may be used for
training, ceremonial or non-
operational purposes.
2. In common usage, “munitions”
(plural) may be military weapons,
ammunition and equipment.
Related term(s): ammunition lot;
binary chemical munition;
chemical munition; explosive
ordnance; fixed ammunition;
multi-agent munition; proofing;
semi-fixed ammunition; separate
loading ammunition.
02 Mar 2009

mutual support / appui


réciproque
That support which units render
each other against an enemy,
because of their assigned tasks,
their position relative to each
other and to the enemy, and their
inherent capabilities.
Related term(s): cross-servicing;
close support; support.
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N
named area of interest / zone NATO). ciel de l’OTAN
d’intérêt désignée Related term(s): bilateral NATO AP
NAI infrastructure; common A peacetime mission involving the
A geographical area where infrastructure. use of the air surveillance and
information is gathered to satisfy 01 Mar 1973 control system, air command and
specific intelligence requirements. control and appropriate air
02 Mar 2007 nationality undetermined post / defence assets, including
poste sans attribution de interceptors, for the purpose of
national command / nationalité preserving the integrity of the
commandement national NU post (admitted) NATO airspace part of Alliance
A command that is organized by, An international military post on a airspace.
and functions under the authority peacetime establishment which 04 May 2012
of, a specific nation. It may or has not been accepted by any
may not be placed under a NATO nation or allocated to any specific NATO assigned forces / forces
commander. nation although it has been affectées à l’OTAN
Related term(s): commander; validated and approved. Forces and/or headquarters that
executing commander; exercise 26 Aug 2009 nations agree to place under the
commander; national force operational command or
commander; national territorial national military authority / operational control of a NATO
commander. autorité militaire nationale commander.
01 Mar 1973 NMA Related term(s): force(s).
The government agency 15 Jan 2008
national commander / empowered to make decisions on
commandant national military matters on behalf of its NATO code number / numéro
A national commander, territorial country. de code OTAN
or functional, who is normally not Note: This authority may be An identifying letter and number
in the Allied chain of command. delegated to a military or civilian allocated to a product when it
01 Mar 1973 group or individual at any level meets a specification which has
appropriate for dealing with NATO been accepted under a NATO
national component / commanders or their subordinates. standardization agreement.
contingent national Examples: ministry of defence; 01 Mar 1982
Any national forces of one or service ministry.
more services under the 31 Aug 2012 NATO commander /
command of a single national commandant OTAN
commander, assigned to any national shipping authority / Allied commander (admitted)
NATO commander. autorité nationale chargée de la A military commander in the
01 Mar 1973 marine marchande NATO chain of command.
NSA 01 Mars 1984
national force commander / The organization within each
commandant des forces Allied government responsible in NATO command forces / forces
nationales intégrées time of war for the direction of its sous commandement OTAN
Commander of national forces own merchant shipping. Forces in being which nations
assigned as separate elements of 01 Dec 1979 have placed under the
subordinate Allied commands. operational command or
Related term(s): commander; national territorial commander / operational control of a NATO
executing commander; exercise autorité territoriale nationale commander.
commander; national command; A national commander who is Related term(s): force(s).
national territorial commander. responsible for the execution of 01 Jul 1980
01 Mar 1973 purely national functions in a
specific geographical area. He NATO consultation, command
national forces for the defence remains a national territorial and control systems / systèmes
of the NATO area / forces commander regardless of any OTAN de consultation, de
nationales de défense de la Allied status which may be commandement et de contrôle
zone OTAN assigned to him. NC3S
Non-allocated forces whose Related term(s): commander; Communication and information
mission involves the defence of executing commander; exercise systems, sensor systems and
an area within the NATO area of commander; national command; facilities which enable NATO
responsibility national force commander. authorities and commands to carry
Related term(s): force(s). 01 Mar 1973 out consultation, command and
01 Mar 1973 control.
NATO airspace / espace aérien Related term(s): command and
national infrastructure / OTAN control systems; communication
infrastructure nationale The airspace above any NATO and information systems;
Infrastructure provided and nation and its territorial waters. communication system;
financed by a NATO member in 01 Nov 1975 information system.
its own territory solely for its own 03 Feb 2011
forces (including those forces NATO air policing / police du
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affectation à l’OTAN of the Alliance.
Forces and/or headquarters that Note: This includes planning and NATO strategic commander /
nations agree to place under the conducting external and internal commandant stratégique de
operational command or the communications, and community l’OTAN
operational control of a NATO relations A commander at the highest level
commander at some future time. [derived from: MC 0457/2] of the NATO military command
Related term(s): force(s). 14 Aug 2015 structure.
15 Jan 2008 Related term(s): area of
NATO military body / organisme responsibility1; command1;
NATO forces / forces de l’OTAN militaire de l’OTAN component command1;
Related term(s): force(s). NMB component commander1;
01 Mar 1973 An international military strategic command; Supreme
headquarters or organization Allied Commander Europe;
NATO intelligence subject code covered by the terms of Article Supreme Allied Commander
/ répertoire analytique du 1(b), 1(c) and 14 of the Protocol Transformation.
renseignement de l’OTAN on the Status of International 31 Jan 2014
A numerical framework Military headquarters set up
developed for indexing the pursuant to the North Atlantic NATO warning time / délai
subject matter of intelligence Treaty (called the Paris Protocol). avant attaque
documents. In addition to the 26 Aug 2009 The time between recognition by
subject outline, it includes a a NATO strategic commander, or
system of alphabetical or NATO off-the-shelf / OTAN sur higher NATO authority that an
numerical symbols for geographic étagère attack is impending and the start
areas which are used with the NOTS of the attack.
subject classification. Pertaining to a product developed 20 Jul 2000
01 Mar 1973 for a NATO organization and made
available for authorized use, NATO-wide exercise / exercice
NATO international civilian / normally without modification. à l’échelle de l’OTAN
agent civil OTAN à statut Related term(s): commercial off- An exercise involving the NATO
international the-shelf; government off-the-shelf. strategic commands and the
NIC 26 Aug 2014 majority of subordinate
A civilian from an Alliance commands and national defence
member nation, appointed to a NATO standardization / staffs.
NATO international civilian post, normalisation OTAN Related term(s): extent of a
whose pay and allowances are The development and military exercise; inter-command
established by the North Atlantic implementation of concepts, exercise; intra-command
Council and provided from an doctrines, procedures and exercise; scale of an exercise.
international budget. designs in order to achieve and 09 May 2000
31 Jan 2013 maintain the compatibility,
interchangeability or commonality nautical chart
NATO international civilian which are necessary to attain the Preferred term: hydrographic
post / poste civil international required level of interoperability, chart.
OTAN or to optimise the use of
NIC post (admitted) resources, in the fields of nautical plotting chart / carte
A permanent international post in operations, materiel and de tracé de route maritime
the approved establishment of a administration.
NATO body, authorized to be Related term(s): commonality;
An outline chart, devoid of
filled by a NATO international common user item; compatibility; hydrographic information, of a
civilian. force interoperability, specific scale and projection,
18 Feb 2015 interchangeability; usually portraying a graticule and
interoperability; military compass rose, designed to be
NATO military authority / interoperability. ancillary to standard nautical
autorité militaire de l’OTAN CS, 22 Oct. 2010 charts, and produced either as an
NMA individual chart or a part of a
The Military Committee, the NATO standardization coordinated series.
Supreme Allied Commander agreement / accord de Related term(s): chart.
Europe or the Supreme Allied normalisation OTAN 01 Oct 1984
Commander Transformation. STANAG
26 Aug 2009 A NATO standardization naval advanced logistic
document that specifies the support site / site avancé de
NATO military public affairs / agreement of member nations to soutien logistique naval
affaires publiques militaires de implement a standard, in whole or NALSS
l’OTAN in part, with or without A location used as the primary
NATO military PA (admitted) reservation, in order to meet an transshipment point in the theatre
The function responsible for interoperability requirement. of operations for fleet logistic
promoting NATO's military aims Note: A NATO standardization support
and objectives to audiences to agreement is distinct from the Related term(s): naval forward
enhance awareness and standard(s) it covers. logistic site.

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01 Dec 1993 naval fire liaison team / équipe navigational grid / grille de
de liaison d’appui naval navigation
naval beach group / Personnel and equipment A series of straight lines,
groupement naval de plage required to coordinate and advise superimposed over a conformal
naval beach unit ground/landing forces on naval projection and indicating grid
A permanently organized naval fire employment. north, used as an aid to
command, within an amphibious 01 Mar 1973 navigation. The interval of the grid
force, comprised of a lines is generally a multiple of 60
commander, his staff, a naval fire operations centre / or 100 nautical miles.
beachmaster unit, an amphibious centre d’opérations d’appui Related term(s): grid navigation;
construction battalion, and an naval military grid.
assault craft unit, designed to The agency established in a ship 01 Apr 1971
provide an administrative group to control the execution of plans
from which required naval tactical for the employment of naval fire, navigation head / point de
components may be made process requests for naval fire transbordement1
available to the attack force support, and to allot ships to A point alongside a waterway
commander and to the forward observers. Ideally located where loads are transferred
amphibious landing force in the same ship as the between water carriers and land
commander to support the supporting arms coordination carriers. It is similar in function to a
landing of one division centre. railhead or truckhead.
(reinforced). 01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): railhead; trans-
Related term(s): shore party. shipment point.
01 Aug 1974 naval forward logistic site / site 04 Oct 2000
logistique naval de l’avant
naval beach unit NFLS near miss / quasi collision
Preferred term: naval beach airmiss
group. A location, with port and
Any circumstance in flight when
aerodrome facilities nearby,
the degree of separation between
naval campaign / campagne which provides logistic support to
two aircraft might constitute a
naval forces within the theatre of
navale hazardous situation.
operations.
An operation or a connected 01 Aug 1982
Related term(s): naval advanced
series of operations conducted
logistic support site.
essentially by naval forces near real time / temps quasi
01 Dec 1993
including all surface, subsurface, réel (en)
air and amphibious troops, for the NRT
purpose of gaining, extending, or naval stores /
maintaining control of the sea. approvisionnements navals
Pertaining to the timeliness of
01 Mar 1973 Any articles or commodities used
data or information which has
by a naval ship or station, such as
been delayed by the time
naval cooperation and equipment, consumable supplies,
required for electronic
clothing, petroleum, oils and
guidance for shipping / communication and automatic
lubricants, medical supplies, and
coopération navale avec la data processing. This implies that
ammunition.
marine marchande there are no significant delays.
01 Mar 1973
NCAGS 01 Nov 1991
The provision of NATO military
naval supervision of merchant
cooperation, guidance, advice, neatlines / limite de coupure
ships / supervision navale des
assistance and supervision to The lines that bound the body of
merchant shipping to enhance navires marchands a map, usually parallels and
the safety of participating In naval cooperation and meridians.
merchant ships and to support guidance for shipping, the Related term(s): graticule1.
military operations. mandatory routeing of merchant 01 Sep 1974
Related term(s): accompaniment; ships, control of their movements
communication reporting gate; and/or convoy organization by
negative photo plane / plan du
designated merchant ship; naval authorities.
Related term(s): convoy1; négatif
dispersal; emergency movement; The plane in which a film or plate
designated merchant ship;
merchant shipping; naval lies at the moment of exposure.
merchant ship; merchant shipping;
supervision of merchant ships; 01 Jul 1970
naval cooperation and guidance
participating merchant ship;
for shipping.
shipping cooperation point; negligible nuclear risk / risque
02 Mar 2007
standard route. nucléaire négligeable
02 Mar 2007 A degree of nuclear risk where
naval support area / zone de
soutien naval personnel are reasonably safe
naval fire support / appui-feu from a nuclear burst, with the
naval A sea area assigned to naval
exception of dazzle or temporary
ships detailed to support an
In naval operations, fire support loss of night vision.
amphibious operation
provided from warships. Related term(s): degree of
Related term(s): fire support area.
Related term(s): fire support. nuclear risk; emergency nuclear
01 Mar 1973
01 Nov 1994 risk; moderate nuclear risk.
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neutralization fire / tir de nominal scale


nerve agent / agent neutralisation Preferred term: principal scale.
neurotoxique Fire delivered to render a target
A potentially lethal chemical temporarily ineffective or nominal weapon / arme de
agent that interferes with the unusable. puissance nominale
transmission of nerve impulses. Related term(s): suppression fire; A nuclear weapon producing a
MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 fire3. yield of approximately 20 kilotons.
17 Jan 2005 01 Mar 1973
net call sign / indicatif d’appel
de réseau neutralize / neutraliser non-battle casualty / perte hors
A call sign which represents all To prevent enemy personnel or combat
stations within a net. materiel from interfering with a A person who is not a battle
Related term(s): call sign; particular operation. casualty, but who is lost to his
collective call sign; indefinite call 30 Jan 2012 organization by reason of disease
sign; international call sign; or injury, including persons dying
tactical call sign; visual call sign; neutron induced activity / from disease or injury, or by
voice call sign. activité induite par les neutrons reason of being missing where
01 Mar 1973 Radioactivity induced in the the absence does not appear to
ground or an object as a result of be voluntary or due to enemy
net sweep / drague à filet direct irradiation by neutrons. action or to being interned.
In naval mine warfare, a two-ship 01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): battle casualty;
sweep, using a net like device, casualty; died of wounds received
designed to collect drifting mines nickname / nom conventionnel in action; killed in action;
or scoop them up from the sea Two short separate words which wounded in action.
bottom. may be formally or informally 01 Sep 2003
01 Aug 1976 assigned by any appropriate
authority to an event, project, non-combatant evacuation
net weight1 / poids net à vide1 activity, place name, operation / opération
Weight of a vehicle, fully topographical feature or item of d’évacuation de non-
equipped and serviced for equipment for convenience of combattants
operation, including the weight of reference but not for the security NEO
the fuel, lubricants, coolant, of information. An operation conducted to relocate
vehicle tools and spares, but not 01 Jul 1980 designated non-combatants
including the weight of the crew, threatened in a foreign country to a
personal equipment and load. NIC post place of safety.
Related term(s): gross weight1. Preferred term: NATO 14 Oct 2002
01 Mar 1982 international civilian post.
non-deadly force
net weight2 / poids net à vide2 night effect / effet de nuit Preferred term: non-lethal force.
Weight of a container or pallet An effect mainly caused by 18 Feb 2015
without freight and binding. variations in the state of
Related term(s): gross weight2. polarization of reflected waves, non-disabling fire / tir
01 Mar 1982 which sometimes result in errors d’interdiction2
in direction finding bearings. The Fire directed at a non-vital part of
neutral / neutre effect is most frequent at night- a vessel so as not to impair its
In identification, the designation fall. seaworthiness and
given to a track, object or entity 01 Mar 1973 manoeuvrability.
whose characteristics, behaviour, 01 Oct 2001
origin or nationality indicate that it nominal filter / filtre nominal
is neither supporting nor A filter capable of cutting off a non-expendable supplies and
opposing friendly forces nominated minimum percentage materiel / matériel non
Related term(s): detection; friend; by weight of solid particles consommable
hostile; identification2; greater than a stated micron size. durable materiel
identification, friend or foe; 01 Mar 1979 Items which are not consumed in
recognition; suspect; unknown. use and which retain their original
01 Oct 2003 nominal focal length / distance identity during the period of use,
focale nominale such as weapons, and which
neutralization / neutralisation An approximate value of the focal normally require further
In mine warfare, a mine is said to length, rounded off to some accounting.
be neutralized when it has been standard figure, used for the 01 Mar 1973
rendered, by external means, classification of lenses, mirrors,
incapable of firing on passage of or cameras. non-governmental organization
a target, although it may remain Related term(s): calibrated focal / organisation non
dangerous to handle. length; equivalent focal length; gouvernementale
01 Aug 1976 focal length. NGO
01 Apr 1971 A private, not for profit, voluntary
organization with no governmental
or intergovernmental affiliation,
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fulfilling a range of activities, in quota Parties in Europe and North


particular development-related NQ post (admitted) America and the territory of
projects or the promotion of a Turkey, the Mediterranean Sea
An international military post in a
specific cause, and organized at and the North Atlantic area north
peacetime establishment, that
local, national, regional or of the Tropic of Cancer.
any nation may fill using a defined
international level. 31 Jan 2014
nomination and selection
Notes:
process.
1. A non-governmental northing / vers le nord
Note: Non-quota posts are
organization does not necessarily Northward, that is, from bottom to
included in the international
have an official status or mandate top, reading of grid values on a
manpower ceiling.
for its existence or activities. map.
18 Feb 2015
2. NATO may or may not support 01 Mar 1973
or cooperate with a given non-
governmental organization. non-registered publication /
notam
Related term(s): civil-military publication non enregistrée
Preferred term: notice to airmen.
cooperation; international A publication which bears no
organization. register number and for which
periodic accounting is not notice to airmen / avis aux
26 Aug 2009 navigants
required.
01 Mar 1971 notam (admitted)
non-lethal fire / tir non létal
Fire that does not primarily seek A notice distributed by means of
the physical destruction of an non-sub contact chart telecommunication containing
intended target and is delivered to Preferred term: non-submarine information concerning the
impair, disrupt, delay or neutralize contact chart establishment, condition or change
the performance of enemy in any aeronautical facility, service,
operational forces, functions and non-submarine contact chart / procedure or hazard, the timely
facilities. carte des faux échos knowledge of which is essential to
18 Feb 2015 non-sub contact chart personnel concerned with flight
A special naval chart, at a scale operations.
non-lethal force / force non of 1:100,000 to 1:1,000,000, [ICAO]
létale showing bathymetry, bottom 15 Sep 2008
non-deadly force (admitted) characteristics, wreck data and
Force not intended or likely to non-submarine contact data for notice to move / préavis de
cause death, or serious injury coastal and off-shore waters. It is mouvement
resulting in death. designed for use in conducting NTM
Related term(s): lethal force. submarine and anti-submarine A warning order that specifies the
18 Feb 2015 warfare operations. time given to a unit or
Related term(s): aeronautical headquarters to be ready to
non-lethal weapon / arme non plotting chart; aeronautical deploy.
létale topographic chart; amphibious Note: This order normally
chart;chart; chart base; combat precedes an order to move and
NLW
chart; fire capabilities chart; may increase or decrease the
A weapon that is explicitly time to prepare.
hydrographic chart; inter-chart
designed and primarily employed Related term(s): movement order;
relationship diagram; location
to incapacitate or repel persons or order to move; readiness time;
diagram;map;map index; map
to disable equipment, while warning order.
series; map sheet; mine warfare
minimizing fatalities, permanent 01 Oct 2003
chart; nautical plotting chart;
injury and damage to property and
the environment. special aeronautical chart.
01 Oct 1980 no-wind position
17 Jan 2005
Preferred term: air position.
non-linear approach / approche normal impact effect
Preferred term: cardinal point NQ post
non rectiligne
effect. Preferred term: non-quota post.
In approach and landing systems,
a final approach in which the
nominal flight path is not a normal lighting / éclairage nuclear airburst / explosion
straight line. normal nucléaire aérienne
01 Jan 1980 Lighting of vehicles as prescribed The explosion of a nuclear
or authorized by the law of a weapon in the air, at a height
non-permissive environment / given country without restrictions greater than the maximum radius
for military reasons. of the fireball.
environnement non permissif
Related term(s): reduced lighting. Related term(s): airburst; high
An environment in which friendly
01 Jan 1980 altitude burst; low airburst;
forces anticipate obstructions to,
nuclear surface burst; nuclear
or interference with, operations.
North Atlantic Treaty area / underground burst.
Related term(s): hostile
zone du Traité de l’Atlantique 01 Mar 1973
environment; permissive
environment. Nord
31 Aug 2012 In accordance with Article 6 of the nuclear bonus effects / effets
North Atlantic Treaty, the area nucléaires favorables non
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Desirable damage or casualties effets nucléaires subsidiaires agents. It encompasses both the
produced by the effects from Undesired damage or casualties training for, and the
friendly nuclear weapons that resulting from the detonation of implementation of, these
cannot be accurately calculated friendly nuclear weapons. methods, plans, and procedures.
in targeting as the uncertainties 09 Jan 1996 Related term(s): radiological
involved preclude depending on defence.
them for a militarily significant nuclear column / colonne 01 Mar 1973
result. nucléaire
01 Jul 1980 nuclear delivery unit / unité de
A hollow cylinder of water and vecteurs à capacité nucléaire
nuclear certifiable / apte à spray thrown up from an Any level of organization capable
l’homologation nucléaire underwater burst of a nuclear of employing a nuclear weapon
Indicates a unit or vehicle weapon, through which the hot, system or systems when the
possessing the potential of high-pressure gases formed in weapon or weapons have been
passing functional tests and the explosion are vented to the released by proper authority.
inspections of all normal and atmosphere. A somewhat similar Related term(s): nuclear certified;
emergency systems affecting the column of dirt is formed in an nuclear certified delivery unit;
nuclear weapons. underground explosion. nuclear certified delivery vehicle;
01 Nov 1986 01 Mar 1973 nuclear delivery vehicle.
01 Oct 1984
nuclear certified / homologué nuclear commitment /
nucléaire engagement nucléaire nuclear delivery vehicle /
Related term(s): nuclear certified A statement by a NATO member vecteur à capacité nucléaire
delivery unit; nuclear certified that specific forces have been That portion of the weapon
delivery vehicle; nuclear delivery committed or will be committed to system which provides the means
unit; nuclear delivery vehicle. NATO in a nuclear only or dual of delivery of a nuclear weapon to
01 Nov 1985 capable role. the target.
01 Oct 1984 Related term(s): nuclear certified;
nuclear certified delivery unit / nuclear certified delivery unit;
unité de vecteurs homologués nuclear damage / dégât nuclear certified delivery vehicle;
nucléaire nucléaire nuclear delivery unit.
Any level of organization and 1. Light Damage. Damage which 01 Oct 1984
support elements which are does not prevent the immediate
capable of executing nuclear use of equipment or installations
missions in accordance with for which it was nuclear detonation, detection
appropriate bilateral intended. Some repair by the user and reporting system / système
arrangements and NATO may be required red to make full de détection et de compte
directives. use of the equipment or rendu d’explosion nucléaire
Related term(s): nuclear certified; installations. A system deployed to provide
nuclear certified delivery vehicle; 2. Moderate Damage. Damage surveillance coverage of critical
nuclear delivery unit; nuclear which prevents the use of friendly target areas, and indicate
delivery vehicle. equipment or installations until place, height of burst, yield, and
01 Nov 1985 extensive repairs are made. ground zero of nuclear
3. Severe Damage. Damage detonations.
nuclear certified delivery which prevents use of equipment 01 Mar 1973
vehicle / vecteur homologué or installations permanently.
nucléaire 01 Mar 1973 nuclear incident / incident
A delivery vehicle whose nucléaire
compatibility with a nuclear nuclear damage assessment / An unexpected event involving a
weapon has been certified by the évaluation de dommages nuclear weapon, facility, or
applicable nuclear power through nucléaires component, but not constituting a
formal procedures. The determination of the damage nuclear weapon(s) accident.
Related term(s): nuclear certified; effect to the population, forces 01 Mar 1973
nuclear certified delivery unit; and resources resulting from
nuclear delivery unit; nuclear actual nuclear attack. It is nuclear logistic movement /
delivery vehicle. performed during and after an transport nucléaire
01 Nov 1985 attack. The operational The transport of nuclear weapons
significance of the damage is not or components of nuclear
nuclear cloud / nuage nucléaire evaluated in this assessment. weapons in connection with
A cloud of hot gases, smoke, dust 01 Jul 1980 supply or maintenance
and other particulate matter from operations.
a nuclear weapon and its nuclear defence / défense 01 Mar 1973
environment, that is carried aloft nucléaire
in conjunction with the rise of the The methods, plans, and nuclear nation / nation
fireball produced by the procedures involved in
nucléaire
detonation of that weapon. establishing and exercising
Military nuclear powers and civil
02 Mar 2009 defensive measures against the
nuclear powers.
effects of an attack by nuclear
Related term(s): major nuclear
nuclear collateral effects / weapons or radiological warfare
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nuclear power. and nuclear radiation resulting other components of the weapon,
01 Apr 1971 from the explosion of a nuclear plus unexpended plutonium or
weapon. uranium, together with fission
nuclear power / puissance 01 May 1983 products.
nucléaire 01 Nov 1983
Not to be used without nuclear underground burst /
appropriate modifier. explosion nucléaire souterraine nuclear weapon employment
Related term(s): major nuclear The explosion of a nuclear time / délai d’emploi de l’arme
power; military nuclear power; weapon in which the centre of the nucléaire
nuclear nation. detonation lies at a point beneath The time required for delivery of a
01 Apr 1971 the surface of the ground. nuclear weapon after the decision
Related term(s): airburst; high to fire has been made.
nuclear radiation / altitude burst; low airburst; 01 Mar 1973
rayonnement nucléaire nuclear airburst; nuclear surface
Particulate and electromagnetic burst. nuclear weapon exercise /
radiation emitted from atomic 01 Mar 1973 exercice de préparation d’une
nuclei in various nuclear arme nucléaire
processes. The important nuclear nuclear underwater burst / An operation not directly related
radiations, from the weapon explosion nucléaire sous- to immediate operational
standpoint, are alpha and beta marine readiness. It includes removal of
particles, gamma rays, and The explosion of a nuclear a weapon from its normal storage
neutrons. All nuclear radiations weapon in which the centre of the location, prepared for use,
are ionizing radiations, but the detonation lies at a point beneath delivery to an employment unit,
reverse is not true; X-rays for the surface of the water. the movement in a ground
example, are included among Related term(s): nuclear airburst; training exercise to include
ionizing radiations, but they are nuclear surface burst; nuclear loading aboard an aircraft or
not nuclear radiations since they underground burst. missile and return to storage. It
do not originate from atomic 01 Mar 1973 may include any or all of the
nuclei. operations listed above, but does
01 Sep 1971 nuclear vulnerability not include launching or flying
assessment / évaluation de la operations. Typical exercises
nuclear safety line / ligne de vulnérabilité nucléaire include aircraft generation
sécurité nucléaire The estimation of the probable exercises, ground readiness
effect on population, forces, and exercises, ground tactical
A line selected, if possible, to resources from a hypothetical exercises, and various categories
follow well-defined topographical nuclear attack. It is performed of inspections designed to
features and used to delineate predominantly in the pre-attack evaluate the capability of the unit
levels of protective measures, period; however, it may be to perform its prescribed mission.
degrees of damage or risk to extended to the trans-attack or Related term(s): immediate
friendly troops, and/or prescribe post-attack periods. operational readiness; nuclear
limits to which the effects of 01 Jul 1970 weapon manoeuvre.
friendly weapons may be 01 Mar 1973
permitted to extend. nuclear warfare / guerre
01 Apr 1971 nucléaire nuclear weapon manoeuvre /
NW exercice d’emploi d’une arme
nuclear strike warning / préavis Warfare involving the nucléaire
d’attaque nucléaire employment of nuclear weapons. An operation not directly related
A warning of impending friendly 01 Mar 1973 to immediate operational
or suspected enemy nuclear readiness. It may consist of all
attack. nuclear weapon / arme those operations listed for a
01 Aug 1976 nucléaire nuclear weapon exercise and is
extended to include fly-away in
atomic weapon
nuclear surface burst / combat aircraft, but does not
explosion nucléaire de surface A complete assembly (i.e. include expenditure of the
An explosion of a nuclear weapon implosion type, gun type, or weapon. Typical manoeuvres
at the surface of land or water; or thermonuclear type), in its include nuclear operational
above the surface, at a height intended ultimate configuration readiness manoeuvres and
less than the maximum radius of which, upon completion of the tactical air operations.
the fireball. prescribed arming, fusing and Related term(s): immediate
Related term(s): airburst; high firing sequence, is capable of operational readiness; nuclear
altitude burst; low airburst; producing the intended nuclear weapon exercise.
nuclear airburst; nuclear reaction and release of energy. 01 Sep 1981
01 Nov 1983
underground burst.
01 Jul 1970 nuclear weapon(s) accident /
nuclear weapon debris / résidu accident d’arme(s) nucléaire(s)
nuclear target response / effet d’arme nucléaire Any unplanned occurrence
sur l’objectif nucléaire The residue of a nuclear weapon involving loss or destruction of, or
after it has exploded; that is, serious damage to, nuclear
The effect on men, material, and
materials used for the casing and weapons or their components
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which results in an actual or


potential hazard to life or
property.
01 Mar 1973

nuclear-weapon state
NWS
Preferred term: military nuclear
power.

nuclear yield / puissance d’une


arme nucléaire
The energy released in the
detonation of a nuclear weapon,
measured in terms of the kilotons
or megatons of trinitrotoluene
required to produce the same
energy release.
01 Jul 1970

nuisance minefield / champ de


mines de harcèlement
A minefield laid to delay and
disorganize the enemy and to
hinder his use of an area or route.
01 Dec 1976

numbered wave / vague


numérotée
Related term(s): wave.
01 Mar 1973

number... in (out) / énième


pièce reprend le tir (incident de
tir)
In artillery, term used to indicate a
change in status of weapon
number.
01 Aug 1976

numerical scale
Preferred term: scale.

NU post
Preferred term: nationality
undetermined post.

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objective / objectif1 réglage de tir par observation


Obj A standardized procedure for use occupation of position /
A clearly defined and attainable in adjusting indirect fire on a occupation d’une position
goal for a military operation, for target. Movement into and proper
example seizing a terrain feature, 01 Mar 1973 organization of an area to be
neutralizing an adversary's force used as a battle position.
or capability or achieving some observer identification / 01 Mar 1973
other desired outcome that is identification de l’observateur
essential to a commander's plan In artillery and naval fire support, ocean manifest / manifeste
and towards which the operation the first element of a call for fire to A detailed listing of the entire
is directed. establish communication and to cargo loaded into any one ship
06 Jan 2006 identify the observer/spotter. showing all pertinent data which
01 Sep 1974 will readily identify such cargo
objective area / zone de and where and how the cargo is
l’objectif observer-target distance / stowed.
OA distance d’observation Related term(s): loading plan.
A defined geographical area The distance along an imaginary 01 Mar 1981
within which is located an straight line from the spotter or
objective to be captured or observer to the target. ocean station ship / navire
reached by the military forces. 01 Nov 1975 stationnaire océanique
This area is defined by the A ship assigned to operate within
competent authority for purposes observer-target line / ligne a specified area to provide
of command and control. d’observation several services including search
Related term(s): air defence area; An imaginary straight line from and rescue, meteorological
bridgehead line; combat air patrol; the observer/spotter to the target. information, navigational aid, and
combat patrol; objective; offshore Related term(s): gun-target line; communication facilities.
patrol; patrol; reconnaissance spotting line. 01 Mar 1973
patrol; patrol. 01 Sep 1974
01 Mar 1973 offensive counter-air operation
obstacle (preferred) / obstacle / opération offensive contre le
oblique air photograph / obstruction (preferred) potentiel aérien
photographie aérienne oblique A natural or man-made object that OCA
An air photograph taken with the creates a physical impediment to An operation mounted to destroy,
camera axis directed between the or hazard for the movement of disrupt or limit enemy air power
horizontal and vertical planes. vehicles, personnel or formations. as close to its source as possible.
Commonly referred to as an Note: The term “obstacle” is 01 Mar 1982
"oblique". preferred in the land environment
a. High Oblique - One in which and “obstruction” in the air and offensive mine
the apparent horizon appears, water environments. countermeasures / mesures
and Examples: A tall building near a offensives antimines
b. Low Oblique - One in which the flight path; a reef; an iceberg; a Measures intended to prevent the
apparent horizon does not minefield; a marsh. enemy from successfully laying
appear. 16 Apr 2010 mines.
01 Jul 1970 01 Dec 1976
obstruction (preferred) / obstacle
observation post / poste obstacle (preferred) offensive minefield / champ de
d’observation A natural or man-made object that mines offensif
OP creates a physical impediment to In naval mine warfare, a minefield
A position from which military or hazard for the movement of laid in enemy territorial water or
observations are made, or fire vehicles, personnel or formations. waters under enemy control.
directed and adjusted, and which Note: The term “obstacle” is Related term(s): minefield2.
possesses appropriate preferred in the land environment 01 Dec 1976
communications; may be and “obstruction” in the air and
airborne. water environments. officer conducting the exercise
08 Aug 2008 Examples: A tall building near a / officier directeur de l’exercice
flight path; a reef; an iceberg; a OCE
observed fire / tir observé minefield; a marsh. The officer responsible for the
Fire for which the point of impact 16 Apr 2010 conduct of an allocated part of the
or burst can be seen by an exercise from the Blue, Orange
observer. The fire can be obstructor / obstructeur and Purple aspects. He will issue
controlled and adjusted on the In naval mine warfare, a device necessary supplementary
basis of observation. laid with the sole object of instructions. In addition, he may
Related term(s): fire3. obstructing or damaging be an exercise commander.
01 Mar 1973 mechanical minesweeping 11 Nov 1983
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officier responsable d’une those areas assigned to the open-source intelligence /
phase de l’exercice inshore patrol. renseignement de sources
OCS Related term(s): patrol. ouvertes
The officer designated to exercise 01 Mar 1973 OSINT
tactical control over assigned Intelligence derived from publicly
forces for a specific exercise oiler / pétrolier available information, as well as
serial. A naval or merchant tanker other unclassified information that
01 Sep 1974 specially equipped and rigged for has limited public distribution or
replenishing other ships at sea. access.
officer in tactical command / 01 Mar 1973 MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013
officier exerçant le
commandement tactique on call / à la demande operating environment /
OTC A term used to signify that a environnement des opérations
In maritime usage, the senior prearranged concentration, air OE
officer present eligible to assume strike, or final protective fire may operational environment
command, or the officer to whom be called for. (obsolete)
he has delegated tactical Related term(s): call for fire; on- A composite of the conditions,
command. call mission. circumstances, and influences
22 Jan 2010 01 Sep 1971 that affect the employment of
capabilities and bear on the
officer scheduling the exercise on-call mission / mission sur decisions of the commander.
/ officier chargé de la mise sur demande MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014
pied de l’exercice A type of air support mission which
OSE is not requested sufficiently in operation / opération
The officer who originates the advance of the desired time of Op
exercise and the orders it to take execution to permit detailed OP (admitted)
place. He will issue basic planning and briefing of pilots prior A sequence of coordinated
instructions which will include the to take-off. Aircraft scheduled for actions with a defined purpose.
designation of exercise areas, the this type of mission are on air, Notes:
allocation of forces, and the ground, or carrier alert, and are 1. NATO operations are military.
necessary coordinating armed with a prescribed load. 2. NATO operations contribute to
instructions. He will also Related term(s): close air support; a wider approach including non-
designate the officers conducting immediate air support; indirect air military actions.
the exercise. support; preplanned air support; MCJSB, 10 Apr 2014
01 Mar 1973 tactical air support.
04 Oct 2000 operational aircraft cross-
offset bombing / servicing requirement / besoin
on-call target / tir à la demande
bombardement en déport opérationnel de services
In artillery and naval fire support,
Any bombing procedure which mutuels pour aéronefs
a planned target other than a
employs a reference or aiming A military requirement,
scheduled target on which fire is
point other than the actual target. established by a NATO
delivered when requested.
01 Jan 1973 commander, for a designated
01 Aug 1976
airfield or ship to provide stage A
offset distance / distance de or stage B cross-servicing to
on-call wave / vague sur
décentrement aircraft not assigned to that
demande airfield or ship.
In nuclear warfare, the distance
Related term(s): wave. Related term(s): aircraft cross-
the desired ground zero or actual
ground zero is offset from the 01 Mar 1973 servicing; aircraft transient
centre of an area target or from a servicing.
point target. one-look circuit / mise de feu à 01 Nov 1986
01 Mar 1973 impulsion unique
A mine circuit which requires operational analysis / analyse
offset point / point futur actuation by a given influence opérationnelle
In air interception, a point in once only.
OA
space relative to a target's flight 01 Nov 1975
operational research (admitted)
path toward which an interceptor operations research (admitted)
is vectored and from which the on-order mission / mission sur
The application of scientific
final or a preliminary turn to attack ordre
methods to assist executive
heading is made. A mission to be executed at an
decision-makers.
01 Sep 1974 unspecified time in the future
31 Aug 2012
when the order is given.
offshore patrol / patrouille du 30 Jan 2012
operational art / art
large opérationnel
A naval defence patrol operating open route / itinéraire libre
The employment of forces to
in the outer area of navigable A route not subject to traffic or
attain strategic and/or operational
coastal waters. It is a part of the movement control restrictions.
objectives through the design,
naval local defence forces Related term(s): route.
organization, integration and
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major operations and battles. an individual and/or a unit, 03 Feb 2011


15 Jan 2008 restricted to specific parts of
operationally essential equipment, operational pause / pause
operational chain of command / matériel and/or working areas, in opérationnelle
chaîne de commandement order to minimize contact and A temporary and deliberate
opérationnelle transfer hazards and to sustain cessation of certain activities
The chain of command operations. This may include during the course of an operation
established for a particular decontamination of the individual to avoid reaching the culminating
operation or series of operations. beyond the scope of immediate point and to be able to regenerate
Related term(s): chain of decontamination, as well as the combat power required to
command. decontamination of mission- proceed with the next stage of the
31 Jan 2014 essential spares and limited operation.
terrain decontamination. 30 Jan 2012
operational characteristics / Related term(s): decontamination;
caractéristiques immediate decontamination; operational performance
opérationnelles thorough decontamination. standard / norme de
The specific military qualities 01 Oct 1992 performance opérationnelle
required of an item of equipment OPS
to enable it to meet an agreed operational environment A performance standard that an
operational need. Preferred term: operating individual or unit must achieve to
Related term(s): technical environment. be able to execute a mission
specification. effectively.
01 Aug 1982 operational intelligence / 01 Oct 2003
renseignement opérationnel
operational command / OPINTEL operational planning1
commandement opérationnel Intelligence required for the Preferred term: operations
OPCOM planning and conduct of planning.
The authority granted to a campaigns at the operational level.
commander to assign missions or Related term(s): operational level; operational planning2
tasks to subordinate strategic intelligence; tactical Preferred term: operational-level
commanders, to deploy units, to intelligence. planning.
reassign forces, and to retain or MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013
delegate operational and/or operational procedures /
tactical control as the commander operational interchangeability / procédures opérationnelles
deems necessary. interchangeabilité The detailed methods by which
Note: It does not include opérationnelle headquarters and units carry out
responsibility for administration. Ability to substitute one item for their operational tasks.
Related term(s): administrative another of different composition 01 Aug 1982
control; command5; full command; or origin without loss in
functional command; operational effectiveness, accuracy, and operational readiness / état de
control; tactical control. safety of performance. préparation opérationnelle
01 Oct 2001 01 Mar 1973 The capability of a unit/formation,
ship, weapon system or
operational control / contrôle operational level / niveau equipment to perform the
opérationnel opératif missions or functions for which it
OPCON The level at which campaigns and is organized or designed. May be
The authority delegated to a major operations are planned, used in a general sense or to
commander to direct forces conducted and sustained to express a level or degree of
assigned so that the commander accomplish strategic objectives readiness.
may accomplish specific missions within theatres or areas of Related term(s): coordinated draft
or tasks which are usually limited operations. plan; draft plan; final plan; initial
by function, time, or location; to Related term(s): operational-level draft plan; movement order;
deploy units concerned, and to planning movement table; notice to move;
retain or assign tactical control of 15 Jan 2008 operation order; operation plan;
those units. It does not include order to move; readiness time;
authority to assign separate operational-level planning / warning order.
employment of components of the planification au niveau opératif 01 Aug 1976
units concerned. Neither does it, operational planning
of itself, include administrative or (deprecated) operational readiness
logistic control. Note: The preferred English term evaluation / évaluation de l’état
Related term(s): administrative to designate the planning of de préparation opérationnelle
control; command1; full command; military operations at the ORE
functional command; operational operational level is “operational- An evaluation of the operational
command; tactical control. level planning”. The term capability and effectiveness of a
01 Oct 2001 “operational planning” is not to be unit or any portion thereof.
used so as to prevent confusion Related term(s): defence
operational decontamination / with “operations planning”. readiness condition; readiness
décontamination opérationnelle Related term(s): operational level; time.
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the form of directive employed by commandant des forces


operational requirement / higher authority to permit d’opposition
besoin opérationnel subordinate commanders to The officer designated to exercise
OR prepare supporting plans and operational control over opposing
An established need justifying the orders. The designation "plan" is forces for a specific period during
timely allocation of resources to usually used instead of "order" in NATO exercises.
achieve a capability to accomplish preparing for operations well in 01 Jul 1994
approved military or civil advance. An operation plan may
objectives, operations, missions be put into effect at a prescribed optical axis / axe optique
or actions. time, or on signal, and then In a lens element, the straight line
01 Oct 2001 becomes the operation order. which passes through the centres
Related term(s): coordinated draft of curvature of the lens surfaces.
operational research plan; draft plan; final plan; initial In an optical system, the line
Preferred term: operational draft plan; operation order. formed by the coinciding principal
analysis 01 Mar 1973 axes of the series of optical
elements.
operational route / itinéraire operations planning / 01 Jul 1970
opérationnel planification opérationnelle
Land route allocated to a operational planning optical minehunting / chasse
command for the conduct of a (deprecated) aux mines à vue
specific operation, derived from The planning of military operations The use of an optical system (e.g.
the corresponding basic military at the strategic, operational or television or towed diver) to
route network. tactical levels. detect and classify mines or mine-
01 Sep 1981 Note: The preferred English term like objects on or protruding from
to designate the planning of the sea-bed.
operational stocks / stocks military operations at all levels is 01 Nov 1975
opérationnels “operations planning”. The term
The sum of basic stocks and “operational planning” is not to be optimum height / hauteur type
sustaining stocks. used so as to prevent confusion The height of an explosion which
LCEG(S), 26 Sept 2014 with operational-level planning. will produce the maximum effect
Related term(s): operational-level against a given target.
operational training / planning. 01 Mar 1973
entraînement opérationnel 03 Feb 2011
Training that develops, maintains optimum height of burst /
or improves the operational operations research hauteur type d’explosion
readiness of individuals or units. Preferred term: operational For nuclear weapons and for a
01 Apr 1974 analysis particular target (or area), the
height at which it is estimated a
operation order / ordre operations security / sécurité weapon of a specified energy
d’opération des opérations yield will produce a certain
OPORD OPSEC desired effect over the maximum
A directive, usually formal, issued The process which gives a possible area.
by a commander to subordinate military operation or exercise Related term(s): height of burst;
commanders for the purpose of appropriate security, using safe burst height.
effecting the coordinated passive or active means, to deny 01 Nov 1986
execution of an operation the enemy knowledge of the
Related term(s): movement order; dispositions, capabilities and orbit point / point d’orbite
operation plan; order to move. intentions of friendly forces. A geographically or electronically
01 Mar 1973 Related term(s): counter- defined location used in stationing
intelligence; countersurveillance; aircraft in flight during tactical
operation overlay / calque electronic warfare; physical operations when a predetermined
d’opération security; port security; protective pattern is not established.
An overlay showing information security; security1,2; tactical Related term(s): holding point.
such as the location, size, security. 01 Jun 1984
scheme of manoeuvre and fires of 01 Oct 1992
friendly forces involved in an order / ordre
operation, and possibly the opportunity target A communication, written, oral, or
locations and the predicted Preferred term: target of by signal, which conveys
movements of enemy forces. opportunity. instructions from a superior to a
30 Jan 2012 subordinate.
opposing forces / forces 01 Mar 1973
operation plan / plan d’opposition
d’opération OPFOR order of battle / ordre de
OPLAN Those forces used in an enemy bataille
A plan for a single or series of role during NATO exercises. ORBAT
connected operations to be Related term(s): force(s). The identification, strength,
carried out simultaneously or in 01 Jul 1994 command structure, and
succession. It is usually based disposition of the personnel,
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military force. by a kite and at the other end by a initiation of detailed planning.
float and float wire.
01 Mar 1973 01 Mar 1973
01 Nov 1975
order to move / ordre de overhead clearance / hauteur
orthomorphic projection /
déplacement libre1
projection orthomorphique
An order given by a commander The minimum vertical distance
to execute a movement. A projection in which the scale, between a ground or water surface
Related term(s): movement order; although varying throughout the and any obstruction above it.
notice to move; operation order; map, is the same in all directions Related term(s): air draught.
at any point, so that very small 04 Oct 2000
operation plan; readiness time;
areas are represented by correct
warning order.
shape and bearings are correct.
06 Jan 2006 overlap1/ recouvrement1
01 Mar 1973
In photography, the amount by
ordinary transport / transport which one photograph includes
orthorectification /
ordinaire the same area covered by
orthorectification another, customarily expressed
In railway terminology, transport
In photogrammetry, the process as a percentage. The overlap
of a load whose size, weight or
of removing geometric distortions between successive air
preparation does not entail
in an image caused by sensor tilt photographs on a track is called
special difficulties vis-à-vis the
and terrain relief, and projecting forward overlap. The overlap
facilities or equipment of the
the resulting image onto a map between photographs in adjacent
railway systems to be used.
projection system. parallel flight lines is called side
Related term(s): exceptional
Related term(s): geocoded image; overlap. The overlap of
transport.
projection; rectification. successive lines of a linescan is
01 Nov 1994
14 Oct 2002 called line overlap.
organic / organique 01 Mar 1981
oscillating mine / mine ludion
Forming an integral part of a
A mine, hydrostatically controlled, overlap2/ recouvrement2
military entity.
which maintains a pre-set depth In cartography, that portion of a
18 Feb 2015
below the surface of the water map or chart which overlaps the
independently of the rise and fall area covered by another of the
organizational strength /
of the tide. same series.
potentiel organisationnel Related term(s): mine2.
The number of trained personnel, 01 Mar 1981
01 Aug 1976
facilities and the amount of
materiel required to perform a overlap3/ recouvrement3
other forces for NATO / autres In naval mine warfare, the width
unit's assigned mission.
forces pour l’OTAN of that part of the swept path of a
Note: The organizational strength
of a unit may change in response OFN ship or formation which is also
to changing situations and Forces not assigned or swept by an adjacent sweeper or
mission requirements. earmarked for a NATO command, formation or is re-swept on the
14 Aug 2015 but which might co-operate with next adjacent lap.
NATO forces or be placed under 01 Mar 1981
organization of the ground / the operational command or
operational control of a NATO overlap tell / transfert de
organisation du terrain
commander in certain recoupement
The development of a defensive
circumstances which should be Related term(s): track telling.
position by strengthening the
specified. 01 Aug 1973
natural defences of the terrain
Related term(s): force(s).
and by assignment of the
01 Oct 1980
occupying troops to specific overpressure / surpression
localities. The pressure resulting from the
otter / divergent blast wave of an explosion.
01 Mar 1973
In naval mine warfare, a device Note: It is referred to as positive
which, when towed, displaces when it exceeds atmospheric
originating medical facility /
itself sideways to a predetermined pressure and negative during the
échelon sanitaire initial
distance passage of the wave when
OMF 01 Aug 1976
A medical facility that initially resulting pressures are less than
transfers a patient to another atmospheric pressure.
outline map / carte à grandes 01 Mar 1973
medical facility.
lignes
01 Mar 1973
A map which represents just overprint / surimpression
sufficient geographic information Information printed or stamped
oropesa sweep / drague
to permit the correlation of upon a map or chart, in addition
mécanique divergente additional data placed upon it.
In naval mine warfare, a form of to that originally printed, to show
01 Apr 1971 data of importance or special use.
sweep in which a length of sweep
wire is towed by a single ship, 01 Jul 1972
outline plan / avant-projet
lateral displacement being A preliminary plan which outlines
caused by an otter and depth overrun control / commande de
the salient features or principles
being controlled at the ship end prolongation de
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fonctionnement
Equipment enabling a camera to
continue operating for a
predetermined number of frames
or seconds after normal cut-off
01 Jul 1970

overshoot / remise de gaz


go around
A phase of flight wherein a
landing approach of an aircraft is
not continued to touchdown.
01 Jan 1973

overt operation / opération


manifeste
An operation conducted openly,
without concealment.
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pace / vitesse de marche photographique panoramique1 In railway terminology, the


For ground forces, the speed of a In aerial photography, a camera classification of ordinary transport
column or element regulated to which, through a system of military vehicles and equipment,
maintain a prescribed average moving optics or mirrors, scans a based on a comparative study of
speed. wide area of the terrain, usually the main characteristics of those
Related term(s): pace setter; rate from horizon to horizon. The vehicles and equipment and of
of march. camera may be mounted those of the ordinary flat wagons
01 Jul 1973 vertically or obliquely within the of a corresponding category onto
aircraft, to scan across or along which they can be loaded
pace setter / guide the line of flight. 01 Mar 1981
An individual, selected by the 01 Sep 1971
column commander, who travels part / pièce
in the lead vehicle or element to panoramic camera2 / appareil piece part
regulate the column speed and photographique panoramique2 In logistics, an item of an
establish the pace necessary to In ground photography, a camera assembly or sub-assembly, which
meet the required movement which photographs a wide is not normally further broken
order. expanse of terrain by rotating down.
Related term(s): pace. horizontally about the vertical axis Related term(s): assembly;
01 Jul 1972 through the centre of the camera component; equipment; sub-
lens. assembly.
packaged petroleum product / 01 Sep 1971 01 Mar 1992
produit pétrolier conditionné
A petroleum product, generally a parachute deployment height / partially planned movement /
lubricant, oil, grease or speciality hauteur d’ouverture de mouvement partiellement
item, normally packaged by the parachute planifié
manufacturer and subsequently The height above the intended A movement which is prepared as
stored, transported, and issued in impact point at which the far as possible or as appropriate,
containers having an individual fill parachute or parachutes are fully based on data available and for
capacity of 250 litres or less. deployed. which provision of movement and
01 Aug 1982 01 Mar 1973 transport support has been
arranged, adequate to the
packet / rame paradrop / parachutage information available. Prior to the
In land convoy movements, a Delivery by parachute of execution, this movement will be
small number of vehicles that personnel or cargo from an fully planned as soon as all
moves as part of a convoy. aircraft in flight. necessary complementary
26 Aug 2009 Related term(s): airborne1. information has been provided.
01 Jul 1970 Related term(s): ad hoc
pallet / palette movement; fully planned
A flat base for combining stores parallactic angle / angle movement.
or carrying a single item to form a parallactique 11 Nov 1990
unit load for handling, Angle formed by the optical axes
transportation, and storage by of two instruments, for example, a participating merchant ship /
materials handling equipment. telescope and its viewfinder navire marchand participant
01 Sep 1971 seeing the same object. A merchant ship taking part in a
01 Jul 1970 naval cooperation and guidance
palletized unit load / charge for shipping operation.
palettisée parallax / parallaxe Related term(s): merchant ship;
Quantity of any item, packaged or In photography, the apparent merchant shipping; naval
unpackaged, which is arranged displacement of the position of an cooperation and guidance for
on a pallet in a specified manner object in relation to a reference shipping.
and securely strapped or point, due to a change in the 02 Mar 2007
fastened thereto so that the whole point of observation.
is handled as a unit. 01 Jul 1970 participating nation / pays
Related term(s): aircraft flat pallet; participant
binding. parallax difference / différence PN
01 Mar 1973 de parallaxe A nation that takes part in a NATO
The difference in displacement of operation, programme or other
panel code / code de panneaux the top of an object in relation to activity, for which it is not required
surface code its base, as measured on the two to contribute in money or in kind.
A prearranged code designed for images of the object on a stereo 31 Aug 2012
visual communications, usually pair of photographs.
between friendly units, by making 01 Jul 1970 pass time / durée d’écoulement
use of marking panels. In road transport, the time that
Related term(s): marking panel. parallel classification / elapses between the moment
01 Jan 1968 classification parallèle when the leading vehicle of a
column passes a given point and
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passes the same point. guidance; homing guidance; A detachment of ground, sea, or
semi-active homing guidance. air forces sent out for the purpose
01 Jul 1970 01 Jan 1973 of gathering information or
carrying out a destructive,
passage of lines / passage de passive mine1 / mine passive1 harassing, mopping up, or
lignes A mine whose anticountermining security mission.
An operation in which a force device has been operated Related term(s): air defence area;
moves forward or rearward preventing the firing mechanism bridgehead line; combat air patrol;
through another force's combat from being actuated. The mine combat patrol; objective; objective
positions with the intention of will usually remain passive for a area; offshore patrol;
moving into or out of contact with comparatively short time. reconnaissance patrol; standing
the enemy. 01 Nov 1994 patrol.
01 Nov 1985 01 Jul 1970
passive mine2 / mine passive2
passive / passif A mine which does not emit a pattern laying / pose de mines
In surveillance, an adjective signal to detect the presence of a suivant schéma
applied to actions or equipments target. In land mine warfare, the laying of
which emit no energy capable of Related term(s): active mine. mines in a fixed relationship to
being detected. 01 Nov 1994 each other.
01 Dec 1976 01 Jul 1972
passive public information
passive air defence / défense policy / attitude passive en payload1 / charge utile1
aérienne passive matière d’information publique PL
Passive measures taken for the A policy which dictates that no In a missile or rocket, the
physical defence and protection attempts will be made to generate warhead, its container and
of personnel, essential media/public interest in an issue activating devices.
installations and equipment in or activity. However, when the 26 Aug 2009
order to minimize the passive policy is in effect,
effectiveness of air and/or missile authorities must be prepared to payload2 / charge utile2
attack. respond to media queries about PL
Related term(s): active air the issue or activity, or to make The load, in addition to its
defence; air defence; air brief statements to avoid unladen weight, that a vehicle is
superiority; air supremacy; confusion, speculation, designed to transport under
counter-air operation; defensive misunderstanding or false specified conditions of operation.
counter-air operation; offensive information that may prevail if Note: The load may include
counter-air operation. media queries go unanswered. people, materiel and/or
20 Jun 2006 Related term(s): active public equipment.
information policy. 26 Aug 2009
passive defence / défense 01 Mar 1991
passive peacebuilding / consolidation
Passive measures taken for the password / mot de passe de la paix
physical defence and protection A secret word or distinctive sound A peace support effort designed
of personnel, essential used to reply to a challenge. to reduce the risk of relapsing into
installations and equipment in Related term(s): challenge; conflict by addressing the
order to minimize the countersign; reply underlying causes of the conflict
effectiveness of hostile action. 01 Mar 1973 and the longer-term needs of the
Related term(s): active defence. people.
17 Jan 2005 pathfinder aircraft / aéronef Note: Peacebuilding requires a
marqueur long-term commitment and may
passive electronic protective An aircraft with a specially trained run concurrently with other types
measures / mesures de crew carrying drop zone/landing of peace support efforts.
protection électronique zone marking teams, target MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014
passives markers, or navigational aids,
Undetectable measures, such as which precedes the main force to peace enforcement / imposition
those in operating procedures and the drop zone/landing zone or de la paix
technical features of equipment, to target. PE
ensure effective friendly use of the Related term(s): marking team. A peace support effort designed
electromagnetic spectrum. 01 Aug 1980 to end hostilities through the
Related term(s): active electronic application of a range of coercive
protective measures; electronic pathfinder team / équipe measures, including the use of
protective measures. d’orienteurs-marqueurs military force.
20 Nov 1996 A team dropped or air landed at Note: Peace enforcement is likely
an objective to establish and to be conducted without the
passive homing guidance / operate navigational aids for the strategic consent of some, if not
guidage passif purpose of guiding aircraft to drop all, of the major conflicting
A system of homing guidance and landing zones. parties.
wherein the receiver in the missile 01 Jul 1970 MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014
utilizes radiation from the target.
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paix set at, its minimum width.


PK 01 Sep 1974 perspective grid / réseau
A peace support effort designed perspectif
to assist the implementation of a penetration / attaque de rupture A network of lines, drawn or
ceasefire or peace settlement In land operations, a form of superimposed on a photograph,
and to help lay the foundations for offensive which seeks to break to represent the perspective of a
sustainable peace. through the enemy's defence and systematic network of lines on the
Note: Peacekeeping is conducted disrupt the defensive system. ground or datum plane.
with the strategic consent of all 01 Aug 1982 01 Mar 1973
major conflicting parties.
MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014 percentage clearance / petroleum intersectional
pourcentage de déblaiement service / direction des
peacemaking / rétablissement In mine warfare, the estimated essences inter-sections
de la paix percentage of mines of specified An intersectional or interzonal
A peace support effort conducted characteristics which have been service in a theatre of operations
after the initiation of a conflict to cleared from an area or channel. that operates pipelines and
secure a ceasefire or peaceful 01 Nov 1975 related facilities for the supply of
settlement, involving primarily bulk petroleum products to
diplomatic action supported, permanent echo / écho theatre Army elements and other
when necessary, by direct or permanent forces as directed.
indirect use of military assets. Any dense and fixed radar return 01 Jul 1970
MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014 caused by reflection of energy
from the earth's surface. phase line / ligne d’objectifs
peace support / soutien de la Distinguished from ground clutter intermédiaires
paix by being from definable locations PL
Efforts conducted impartially to rather than large areas. A line utilized for control and
restore or maintain peace. 01 Jul 1972 coordination of military
Note: Peace support efforts can operations, usually a terrain
include conflict prevention, permissive environment / feature extending across the zone
peacemaking, peace environnement permissif of action.
enforcement, peacekeeping and An environment in which friendly Related term(s): report line.
peacebuilding. forces anticipate no obstructions 01 Aug 1976
MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014 to, or interference with, operations.
Note: A permissive environment phoney minefield / faux champ
peacetime complement does not necessarily imply de mines
Preferred term: peacetime absence of threat. An area free of live mines used to
establishment. Related term(s): hostile simulate a minefield, or section of
environment; non-permissive a minefield, with the object of
peacetime establishment / environment. deceiving the enemy.
tableau d’effectifs du temps de 31 Aug 2012 Related term(s): barrier gap;
paix minefield1,2.
PE personal locator beacon / 01 Dec 1979
peacetime complement radiobalise individuelle de
(obsolete) repérage photoflash bomb / bombe
An establishment of military and PLB photo-éclair
civilian posts for a military An emergency radio locator A bomb designed to produce a
organization under peacetime beacon with a two-way speech brief and intense illumination for
conditions. facility carried by crew members, medium altitude night
Related term(s): crisis either on their person or in their photography.
establishment; emergency survival equipment, and capable 01 Jul 1970
establishment. of providing homing signals to
18 Feb 2015 assist search and rescue photoflash cartridge /
operations. cartouche photo-éclair
peak overpressure / Related term(s): beacon; crash A pyrotechnic cartridge designed
surpression de crête locator beacon; emergency to produce a brief and intense
The maximum value of locator beacon; fan marker illumination for low altitude night
overpressure at a given location beacon; localizer; meaconing; photography.
which is generally experienced at radio beacon; submarine locator 01 May 1973
the instant the shock (or blast) acoustic beacon; Z-marker
wave reaches that location. beacon. photogrammetric control /
01 Jul 1970 01 Jul 1987 cheminement
photogrammétrique
pecked line / tiretés personnel reaction time / temps Control established by
A symbol consisting of a line de réaction du personnel photogrammetric methods as
broken at regular intervals. The time required by personnel to distinguished from control
01 Apr 1971 take prescribed protective established by ground methods.
measures after receipt of a Sometimes called minor control.
pencil beam / pinceau lumineux nuclear strike warning. 01 Dec 1974
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photogrammetry / photo nadir / nadir de la A precisely identified point,


photogrammétrie photographie especially on the ground, that
The science or art of obtaining camera nadir locates a very small target, a
reliable measurements from The point at which a vertical line reference point for rendezvous or
photographic images. through the perspective centre of for other purposes; the
01 Jul 1970 the camera lens intersects the coordinates that define this point.
photo plane. Related term(s): datum point.
photographic filter / filtre 01 Sep 1969 01 Jul 1970
photographique
A layer of glass, gelatine, or other P-hour / heure P pinpoint2 / repère2
material used to modify the In airborne operations, the time at The ground position of aircraft
spectrum of the incidental light. which the lead parachute element determined by direct observation
01 Jul 1970 arrives or is due to arrive over the of the ground.
point of impact to begin Related term(s): datum point.
photographic interpretation operations. 01 Jul 1970
Preferred term: imagery Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E-
interpretation. day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; H- pinpoint photograph /
hour; L-hour; M-day; T-day; T- photographie d’un objectif
photographic reading / lecture hour; Y-hour. ponctuel
photographique 03 Feb 2011 A single photograph or a stereo
The simple recognition of natural pair of a specific object or target.
or man-made features from physical security / sécurité 01 May 1973
photographs not involving physique
imagery interpretation techniques. That part of security concerned pipeline / ligne de
01 Jul 1980 with physical measures designed ravitaillement
to safeguard personnel, to In logistics, the channel of
photographic scale / échelle prevent unauthorized access to support or a specific portion
photographique equipment, installations, material, thereof by means of which
The ratio of a distance measured documents and information, and materiel or personnel flow from
on a photograph or mosaic to the to protect them against sources of procurement to their
corresponding distance on the espionage, sabotage, terrorism, point of use.
ground, classified as follows: damage, and theft. 01 Jul 1970
a. very large scale 1:4,999 and Related terms: port security;
larger; protective security; security; pitch1 / tangage
b. large scale 1:5,000 to 1:9,999; tactical security. The movement of an aircraft or
c. medium scale 1:10,000 to 26 Aug 2014 ship about its transverse axis.
1:24,999; 18 Dec 1997
d. small scale 1:25,000 to pictorial symbolization /
1:49,999; représentation conventionnelle pitch2 / inclinaison
e. very small scale 1:50,000 and The use of symbols which convey tip
smaller. the visual character of the In air photography, the camera
Related term(s): bar scale; features they represent. rotation about the transverse axis
conversion scale; graphic scale; 01 Aug 1971 of the aircraft.
principal scale; scale. 18 Dec 1997
01 Mar 1979 piece part
Preferred term: part. pitch angle / assiette
photographic sortie longitudinale
Preferred term: imagery sortie. pillbox / emplacement de tir inclination angle
abrité The angle between the aircraft's
photographic strip / bande de A small, low fortification that longitudinal axis and the
photographies houses machine guns, antitank horizontal plane.
Series of successive overlapping weapons, etc.. A pillbox is usually 01 Dec 1979
photographs taken along a made of concrete, steel, or filled
selected course or direction. sandbags. plan for landing / plan général
01 Sep 1969 01 Jul 1970 de débarquement
In amphibious operations, a
photo interpretation key pilot’s trace / tracé du pilote collective term referring to all
Preferred term: imagery A rough overlay to a map made individually prepared naval and
interpretation key. by the pilot of a photographic landing force documents which,
reconnaissance aircraft during or taken together, present in detail
photomap / photocarte immediately after a sortie. It all instructions for execution of
A reproduction of a photograph or shows the location, direction, the ship-to-shore movement.
photomosaic upon which the grid number, and order of Related term(s): landing diagram;
lines, marginal data, contours, photographic runs made, together ship-to-shore movement.
place names, boundaries, and with the camera(s) used on each 01 Mar 1982
other data may be added. run.
Related term(s): image map. 01 Jul 1970 planned maintenance /
01 Aug 1970 maintenance périodique
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out systematically according to The region beyond the rupture more readily located.
the degree of use of the zone associated with crater
equipment. formation resulting from an 01 Aug 1973
Related term(s): corrective explosion in which there is no
maintenance; examination; visible rupture, but in which the point of impact1 / point
maintenance1,2,3; preventive soil is permanently deformed and d’atterrissage1
maintenance. compressed to a high density. The point on the drop zone where
01 Oct 2001 Related term(s): rupture zone. the first parachutist or air dropped
01 Jul 1970 cargo item lands or is expected to
planned resupply / land.
ravitaillement préorganisé plate1 / planche 01 Dec 1974
The shipping of supplies in a In cartography:
regular flow as envisaged by a. a printing plate of zinc, point of impact2 / point
existing preplanned schedules aluminium, or engraved copper; d’impact
and organizations, which will b. collective term for all "states" of impact point
usually include some form of an engraved map reproduced The point at which a projectile,
planned procurement. from the same engraved printing bomb, or re-entry vehicle impacts
Related term(s): early resupply; plate; or is expected to impact.
element of resupply; improvised c. all details to appear on a map 01 Dec 1974
early resupply; initial early or chart which will be reproduced
resupply; resupply of Europe. from a single printing plate (e.g. point of no return / point de
01 Jul 1970 the "blue plate" non-retour
or the "contour plate"). A point along an aircraft track
planned target / objectif prévu Related term(s): diapositive; beyond which its endurance will
In artillery and naval fire support, transparency. not permit return to its own or
a target on which fire is 01 Apr 1971 some other associated base on
prearranged. its own fuel supply.
01 Aug 1976 plate2 / plaque 01 Sep 1969
In photography, a transparent
planning factor / facteur de medium, usually glass, coated point target / objectif ponctuel
planification with a photographic emulsion. A target which requires the
A multiplier used in planning to Related term(s): diapositive; accurate placement of bombs or
estimate the amount and type of transparency. fire.
effort involved in a contemplated 01 Apr 1971 01 Sep 1969
operation. Planning factors are
often expressed as rates, ratios, platform drop / largage lourd poised mine / mine mûre
or lengths of time. The airdrop of loaded platforms A mine in which the ship counter
01 Nov 1985 from rear loading aircraft with setting has been run down to
roller conveyors. "one" and which is ready to
plan range / distance Related term(s): airdrop; airdrop detonate at the next actuation.
horizontale platform. Related term(s): mine2.
In air photographic 01 Sep 1969 01 Oct 1978
reconnaissance, the horizontal
distance from the point below the plot1 / schéma polar coordinates1 /
aircraft to an object on the Map, chart, or graph representing coordonnées polaires1
ground. data of any sort. Coordinates derived from the
01 Jul 1970 01 Jul 1972 distance and angular
measurements from a fixed point
plastic explosive / explosif plot2 / position graphique (pole).
plastique Representation on a diagram or 01 Sep 1974
Explosive which is malleable at chart of the position or course of
normal temperatures. a target in terms of angles and polar coordinates2 /
01 Dec 1977 distances from positions; location coordonnées polaires2
of a position on a map or a chart. In artillery and naval fire support,
plastic range / champ 01 Jul 1972 the direction, distance, and
d’élasticité vertical correction from the
The stress range in which a plot3 / position visualisée observer/spotter position to the
material will not fail when The visual display of a single target.
subjected to the action of a force, location of an airborne object at a 01 Sep 1974
but will not recover completely so particular instant of time.
that a permanent deformation 01 Jul 1972 polar plot / désignation en
results when the force is coordonnées polaires
removed. point designation grid / grille The method of locating a target or
01 Jul 1970 de désignation des points point on the map by means of
A system of lines, having no polar coordinates.
plastic spray packaging relation to the actual scale, or 01 Jul 1972
Preferred term: cocooning. orientation, drawn on a map,
chart, or air photograph dividing it port / port
plastic zone / zone plastique into squares so that points can be Related term(s): major port; major

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water terminal; minor port; or other causes of similar nature. of the world
secondary port; secondary water Related term(s): harbour defence;
terminal; water terminal. physical security; protective practice mine1 / mine
01 Jun 1978 security; security2; tactical d’entraînement2
security. In land mine warfare, an inert
port capacity / capacité 01 Dec 1974 mine to which is fitted a fuze and
portuaire a device to indicate, in a non-
The estimated capacity of a port positional defence lethal fashion, that the fuze has
or an anchorage to clear cargo in Preferred term: position defence. been activated.
24 hours usually expressed in 01 Nov 1975
tons. position defence / défense
Related term(s): beach capacity. ferme practice mine2 / mine
01 Sep 1969 positional defence d’instruction1
The type of defence in which the In naval mine warfare, an inert-
port evacuation of cargoes / bulk of the defending force is filled mine but complete with
évacuation portuaire des disposed in selected tactical assembly, suitable for instruction
cargaisons localities where the decisive and for practice in preparation.
The removal of cargoes from a battle is to be fought. Principal Related term(s): drill mine;
threatened port to alternative reliance is placed on the ability of exercise mine; inert mine;
storage sites. the forces in the defended instructional mine; mine2.
Related term(s): emergency localities to maintain their 01 Nov 1975
movement. positions and to control the
16 Jul 1993 terrain between them. The prearranged fire / tir préparé
reserve is used to add depth, to Fire that is formally planned and
port evacuation of shipping / block, or restore the battle executed against targets or target
évacuation de port par des position by counterattack. areas of known location. Such fire
navires marchands 01 Oct 1980 is usually planned well in advance
The movement of merchant ships and is executed at a
from a threatened port for their positive control / contrôle predetermined time or during a
own protection. intégral predetermined period of time.
Related term(s): emergency In air traffic control within NATO, 01 Aug 1976
movement. a method of regulation of all
01 Jul 1980 identified air traffic within a pre-assault operation /
designated airspace, conducted opération avant l’assaut
port of debarkation / port de with electronic means by an air In amphibious operations, an
débarquement traffic control agency having the operation conducted prior to the
port of disembarkation authority and responsibility assault, which includes amongst
(admitted) therein. others: reconnaissance, mine
A seaport, airport or railhead 01 Feb 1989 countermeasures operations,
where personnel, equipment naval fire support, bombing,
and/or stocks are unloaded from post-flight inspection underwater demolition and
a means of transport. Preferred term: after-flight destruction of beach obstacles.
Related term(s): debarkation; inspection. 01 Oct 2001
embarkation; port of embarkation
4 Nov 2005 post-strike damage estimation / precedence / priorité
estimation indirecte des A designation assigned to a
port of disembarkation dommages message by the originator to
Preferred term: port of A revised target analysis based indicate to communication
debarkation. on new data such as actual personnel the relative order of
weapon yield, burst height, and handling and to the addressee
port of embarkation / port ground zero obtained by means the order in which the message is
d’embarquement other than direct assessment. to be noted.
POE 01 Apr 1970 01 Sep 1969
A seaport, airport or railhead
where personnel, equipment pouncer operation precession / précession
and/or stocks are loaded onto a Preferred term: antisubmarine Related term(s): apparent
means of transport. warfare pouncer operation. precession; induced precession;
Related term(s): debarkation; real precession.
embarkation; port of debarkation. pouncer procedure 01 Aug 1976
4 Nov 2005 Preferred term: mine
countermeasures pouncer precursor front / front de
port security / sécurité procedure. pression précurseur
portuaire An air pressure wave which
The safeguarding of vessels, PPI gauge1 moves ahead of the main blast
harbours, ports, waterfront Preferred term: international wave for some distance as a
facilities and cargo from internal loading gauge. result of a nuclear explosion of
threats such as: destruction, loss, appropriate yield and low burst
or injury from sabotage or other PPI gauge2 height over a heat-absorbing (or
subversive acts; accidents; thefts; Preferred term: international map dusty) surface. The pressure at

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the precursor front increases of operations. Related term(s): allied press


more gradually than in a true (or Related term(s): close air support; information centre.
ideal) shock wave, so that the immediate air support; indirect air 01 Nov 1991
behaviour in the precursor region support; on-call mission; tactical
is said to be non-ideal. air support. pressure-altitude / altitude-
01 Aug 1979 01 Sep 1969 pression
An atmospheric pressure
precursor sweeping / dragage pre-position / prépositionner expressed in terms of altitude
précurseur To place military units, which corresponds to that
The sweeping of an area by equipment, or supplies at or near pressure in the standard
relatively safe means in order to the point of planned use or at a atmosphere.
reduce the risk to mine designated location to reduce Related term(s): altitude.
countermeasures vessels in reaction time, and to ensure 01 Mar 1985
subsequent operations. timely support of a specific force
Related term(s): initial path during initial phases of an pressure breathing /
sweeping. operation. alimentation en oxygène sous
01 Nov 1975 20 Nov 1996 pression
The technique of breathing which
predicted fire / tir d’efficacité prescribed nuclear load / is required when oxygen is
d’emblée dotation nucléaire supplied direct to an individual at
Fire that is delivered without A specified quantity of nuclear a pressure higher than the
adjustment. weapons to be carried by a ambient barometric pressure.
01 Jan 1983 delivery unit. The establishment 01 Jul 1970
and replenishment of this load
predominant height / hauteur after each expenditure is a pressure front
prédominante command decision and is Preferred term: shock front.
In air reconnaissance, the height dependent upon the tactical
of 51 % or more of the structures situation, the nuclear logistical pressure mine1 / mine à
within an area of similar surface situation, and the capability of the pression
material. unit to transport and utilize the In land mine warfare, a mine
01 Nov 1975 load. It may vary from day to day whose fuze responds to the direct
among similar delivery units. pressure of a target.
preflight inspection 16 Jul 1999 Related term(s): mine1.
Preferred term: before-flight 01 Dec 1976
inspection. prescribed nuclear stockage /
stockage nucléaire prescrit pressure mine2 / mine à
preliminary demolition target / A specified quantity of nuclear dépression
ouvrage à destruction weapons, components of nuclear pressure mine circuit
préliminaire weapons, and warhead test In naval mine circuit.
A target, other than a reserved equipment to be stocked in Related term(s): mine2.
demolition target, which is special ammunition supply points 01 Dec 1976
earmarked for demolition and or other logistical installations.
which can be executed The establishment and pressure mine circuit
immediately after preparation, replenishment of this stockage is Preferred term: pressure mine2.
provided that prior authority has a command decision and is
been granted. dependent upon the tactical
pressure suit / vêtement de
Related term(s): reserved situation, the allocation, the
capability of the logistical support pressurisation
demolition target. a. Partial - A skin tight suit which
01 Mar 1982 unit to store and maintain the
nuclear weapons, and the nuclear does not completely enclose the
logistical situation. The body but which is capable of
preload loading / chargement exerting pressure on the major
précurseur prescribed stockage may vary
from time to time and among portion of the body in order to
The loading of selected items counteract an increased
aboard ship at one port prior to similar logistical support units.
01 Sep 1969 intrapulmonary oxygen pressure.
the main loading of the ship at b. Full - A suit which completely
another. encloses the body and in which a
01 Sep 1969 press information centre /
gas pressure, sufficiently above
centre d’information de la
ambient pressure for
preparation fire / tir de presse
maintenance of function may be
préparation PIC sustained.
Fire delivered before an attack to A facility established by national 01 Sep 1969
weaken the enemy position. headquarters/organizations to
Related term(s): fire3. provide the media with timely and prevention of mutual
18 Dec 1997 accurate information on national
interference1 / prévention des
and Allied issues, events and
interférences mutuelles
preplanned air support / appui operations, and to provide other
support, advice and assistance Procedures designed to prevent
aérien à temps interference between friendly
including escorts for war
Air support in accordance with a forces and units.
correspondents.
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parallel to the true horizon and A subdivision of a prisoner of war


prevention of mutual passing through the principal enclosure.
interference2 / mesures pour point. 01 Sep 1969
éviter une interférence 01 Sep 1969
mutuelle1 prisoner of war branch camp /
Procedures to prevent principal plane / plan principal dépôt auxiliaire de prisonniers
interferences between active or A vertical plane which contains de guerre
between active and passive the principal point of an oblique A subsidiary camp under the
electromagnetic or acoustic photograph, the perspective supervision and administration of
sensors of friendly forces. centre of the lens and the ground a prisoner of war camp.
25 Sep 1998 nadir. 01 Nov 1977
01 Sep 1969
prevention of mutual prisoner of war camp / camp de
interference3 / mesures pour principal point / point principal prisonniers de guerre
éviter une interférence The foot of the perpendicular to A camp of a semi-permanent
the photo plane through the nature established in the
mutuelle2
perspective centre. Generally communication zone or zone of
In submarine operations, a
determined by intersection of the interior (home country) for the
system of procedures to prevent,
lines joining opposite collimating internment and complete
on the one hand, submerged
or fiducial marks. administration of prisoners of war.
collisions between friendly
01 Oct 1969 It may be located on, or
submarines, between submerged
submarines and friendly ship independent of, other military
towed bodies or between principal scale / échelle installations.
submerged submarines and any principale 01 Sep 1969
other underwater object, and, on nominal scale
the other hand, interferences with In cartography, the scale of a prisoner of war collecting point
any underwater event. reduced or generating globe / point de rassemblement pour
Related term(s): submarine patrol representing the sphere or prisonniers de guerre
area. spheroid, defined by the fractional A designated locality in a forward
25 Sep 1998 relation of their respective radii. battle area where prisoners are
Related term(s): bar scale; assembled pending local
prevention of stripping conversion scale; graphic scale; examination for information of
photographic scale; scale. immediate tactical value and
equipment
01 Aug 1970 subsequent evacuation.
Preferred term: antirecovery
device. 01 Sep 1969
principal vertical / ligne de plus
preventive maintenance / grande pente prisoner of war enclosure /
On an oblique photograph, a line enclos de prisonniers de
maintenance préventive
perpendicular to the true horizon guerre
PM
and passing through the principal A subdivision of a prisoner of war
Systematic and/or prescribed
point. camp.
maintenance intended to reduce
01 Sep 1969 01 Sep 1969
the probability of failure.
Related term(s): corrective
printing size of a map or chart / prisoner of war personnel
maintenance; examination;
format de carte record / fiche d’identité de
maintenance1,2,3; planned
The dimensions of the smallest prisonniers de guerre
maintenance.
rectangle which will contain a A form for recording photograph,
01 Oct 2001
map or chart including all the fingerprints, and other pertinent
printed material in its margin. personal data concerning the
primed charge / charge
01 Sep 1969 prisoner of war, including that
amorcée
A charge ready in all aspects for required by the Geneva
print reference / référence Convention.
ignition.
d’une épreuve 01 Sep 1969
Related term(s): charge1; priming
A reference to an individual print
charge; shaped charge.
in an air photographic sortie. probability of damage / dégâts
01 Jun 1978
01 Sep 1969 probables
priming charge / charge The probability that damage will
prior permission / autorisation occur to a target expressed as a
d’amorçage
préalable percentage or as a decimal.
An initial charge which transmits
Permission granted by the 01 Nov 1968
the detonation wave to the whole
appropriate authority prior to the
of the charge.
commencement of a flight or a probably destroyed /
Related term(s): charge1; primed
series of flights landing in or flying probablement détruit
charge; shaped charge. over the territory of the nation
01 Jan 1991 In air operations, a damage
concerned. assessment on an enemy aircraft
01 Sep 1969 seen to break off combat in
principal parallel / horizontale
principale circumstances which lead to the
prisoner of a war compound / conclusion that it must be a loss
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crash. 01 Jun 1981 Information, especially of a


01 Nov 1968 biased or misleading nature, used
prohibited area2 / zone to promote a political cause or
procedural control / contrôle interdite2 point of view.
aux procédures An area shown on charts within 31 Jan 2013
A method of airspace control which navigation and/or
which relies on a combination of anchoring is prohibited except as propelled mine
previously agreed and authorized by appropriate Preferred term: mobile mine.
promulgated orders and authority.
procedures. Related term(s): air surface zone; protected frequency /
01 Mar 1981 closed area; danger area; fréquence protégée
restricted area2,3. A friendly frequency on which
procedure turn / virage 01 Jun 1981 interference must be minimized.
conventionnel 02 May 1995
An aircraft manoeuvre in which a projected map display / carte
turn is made away from a projetée protected site / site protégé
designated track followed by a The displayed image of a map or A facility which is protected by the
turn in the opposite direction, chart projected through an optical use of camouflage or
both turns being executed at a or electro-optical system on to a concealment, selective siting,
constant rate so as to permit the viewing surface. construction of facilities designed
aircraft to intercept and proceed Related term(s): moving map to prevent damage from
along the reciprocal of the display. fragments caused by
designated track. 01 Oct 1980 conventional weapons, or a
01 Jul 1972 combination of such measures.
projectile / projectile 01 Jul 1987
processing1 / traitement An object capable of being
In photography, the operations propelled by a force normally protective clothing / vêtement
necessary to produce negatives, from a gun, and continuing in protecteur
diapositives, or prints from motion by virtue of its kinetic Clothing especially designed,
exposed films, plates or paper. energy. fabricated, or treated to protect
01 Oct 1980 01 Aug 1982 personnel against hazards
caused by extreme changes in
processing2 projection / projection physical environment, dangerous
Preferred term: exploitation2. In cartography, any systematic working conditions, or enemy
arrangement of meridians and action.
production logistics / logistique parallels portraying the curved 01 Jul 1970
de production surface of the sphere or spheroid
That part of logistics concerning upon a plane. protective minefield1 / champ
the process and procedures of Related term(s): georeferenced de mines de protection1
research, design, development, image; orthorectification. In land mine warfare, a minefield
manufacture and acceptance of 01 Aug 1970 employed to assist a unit in its
materiel. local, close-in protection.
Related term(s): acceptance trial; projection print / épreuve par Related term(s): minefield1.
consumer logistics. projection 01 Nov 1975
22 Jun 2004 A photographic print obtained by
projection of the image of a protective minefield2 / champ
programme of nuclear negative or a transparency on to de mines de protection2
cooperation / programme de a sensitized surface. In naval mine warfare, a minefield
coopération nucléaire 01 Mar 1981 laid in friendly territorial waters to
Presidentially approved bilateral protect ports, harbours,
proposals for the United States to proofing / vérification de anchorages, coasts and coastal
provide nuclear weapons, and dépollution routes.
specified support to user nations In land operations, the process Related term(s): minefield2.
who desire to commit delivery following breaching, route or area 01 Nov 1975
units to NATO in nuclear only or clearance to further reduce the
dual capable roles. After risk from mines or other explosive protective security / sûreté1
presidential approval in principle, ordnance, improvised explosive The organized system of
negotiations will be initiated with devices and booby traps in a defensive measures instituted
the user nation to develop defined area. and maintained at all levels of
detailed support arrangements. Related term(s): area clearance; command with the aim of
01 Oct 1984 booby trap; countermine achieving and maintaining
operation; improvised explosive security.
prohibited area1 / zone device; multi-agent munition; Related term(s): counter-
interdite1 munition; semi-fixed ammunition; intelligence; operations security;
An airspace of defined separate loading ammunition; physical security; security1,2.
dimensions, above the land area unexploded explosive ordnance. 01 Mar 1981
or territorial waters of a state, 14 Oct 2002
within which the flight of aircraft is provisional unit / unité
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An assemblage of personnel and psychologiques forces for a specific period during


equipment temporarily organized The technique adopted to induce an exercise.
for a limited period of time for the a desired reaction on the part of 01 Jul 1985
accomplishment of a specific the target audience.
mission. 01 Aug 1972 purple forces / forces pourpres
01 Nov 1968 In NATO exercises, forces used
psychological situation / to oppose both blue and
proximity fuze / fusée de situation psychologique opposing forces. This term is
proximité The current emotional state, most usually applicable to
A fuze wherein primary initiation mental disposition or other submarines and aircraft.
occurs by remotely sensing the behavioral motivation of a target 09 Jan 1996
presence, distance, and/or audience, basically founded on its
direction of a target or its national political, social, pursuit / poursuite1
associated environment by economic, and psychological An offensive operation designed
means of a signal generated by peculiarities but also subject to to catch or cut off a hostile force
the fuze or emitted by the target, the influence of circumstances attempting to escape, with the
or by detecting a disturbance of a and events. aim of destroying it
natural field surrounding the 01 Aug 1972 01 Aug 1979
target.
Related term(s): base fuze; psychological theme / thème pyrotechnic delay / retard
boresafe fuze;direct action fuze; psychologique pyrotechnique
fuze; impact action fuze; safety An idea or topic on which a A pyrotechnic device added to a
fuze; self-destroying fuze; psychological operation is based. firing system which transmits the
shuttered fuze; time fuze. 01 Aug 1972 ignition flame after a
01 Aug 1976 predetermined delay.
public information / information 01 Jun 1978
prudent limit of endurance / publique
limite de sécurité du temps de PI pyrotechnics / composition
vol Information which is released or pyrotechnique
The time during which an aircraft published for the primary purpose A mixture of chemicals which,
can remain airborne and still of keeping the public fully when ignited, is capable of
retain a given safety margin of informed, thereby gaining their reacting exothermically to
fuel. understanding and support. produce light, heat, smoke, sound
01 Sept 1969 01 Aug 1972 or gas, and may be used to
introduce a delay into a firing
prudent limit of patrol / heure- pull-up point / point de cabré system because of its known
limite de sécurité sur zone The point at which an aircraft burning time. The term excludes
The time at which an aircraft must must start to climb from a low- propellants and explosives.
depart from its operational area in level approach in order to gain 04 Oct 2000
order to return to its base and sufficient height from which to
arrive there with a given safety execute the attack or retirement.
margin (usually 20 %) of fuel Related term(s): contact point2;
reserve for bad weather turn-in point.
diversions. 01 Aug 1970
01 Aug 1972
pulsejet / pulsoréacteur
psychological media / moyens A jet-propulsion engine
psychologiques containing neither compressor
The media, technical or non- nor turbine. Equipped with valves
technical, which establish any in the front which open and shut,
kind of communication with a it takes in air to create thrust in
target audience rapid periodic bursts rather than
01 Aug 1972 continuously.
01 Nov 1968
psychological operation /
opération psychologique pulsing / impulsion
PsyOp In naval mine warfare, a method
Planned activities using methods of operating magnetic and
of communication and other acoustic sweeps in which the
means directed at approved sweep is energized by current
audiences in order to influence which varies or is intermittent in
perceptions, attitudes and accordance with a predetermined
behaviour, affecting the schedule.
achievement of political and 01 Nov 1975
military objectives
31 Jan 2013 purple commander /
commandant pourpre
psychological operations The officer designated to exercise
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q-message / message q
A classified message relating to
navigational dangers,
navigational aids, mined areas,
and searched or swept channels.
01 Jun 1978

Q post
Preferred term: quota post.

Q-ship
Preferred term: decoy ship.

quadrant elevation / angle au


niveau
The angle between the horizontal
plane and the axis of the bore
when the weapon is laid.
01 Aug 1976

quick search procedure /


méthode de recherche rapide
A method of search done as
quickly as possible by searching
the entire area on the outbound
leg and by using twice as many
aircraft as are normally used.
01 Nov 1968

quota post / poste permanent


Q post (admitted)
An international military post in a
peacetime establishment, that a
particular nation has accepted to
fill indefinitely.
Note: Quota posts are included in
the international manpower
ceiling.
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radar altimeter / altimètre radar The linking of several radars to a photograph distorted by tip or tilt.
A type of absolute altimeter which single centre to provide integrated 01 Nov 1975
measures vertical distance to the target information.
surface below using radar Related term(s): radar netting radiation dose / dose
technology. station. d’irradiation
01 Dec 1993 01 Jul 1970 The total amount of ionizing
radiation absorbed by material or
radar altimetry area / zone de radar netting station / centre de tissues, expressed in centigrays.
référence altimétrique radar réseau radar Related term(s): acute radiation
A large and comparatively level A centre which can receive data dose; chronic radiation dose;
terrain area with a defined from radar tracking stations and radiation dose rate.
elevation which can be used in exchange this data among other 01 Jul 1985
determining the altitude of radar tracking stations, thus
airborne equipment by the use of forming a radar netting system. radiation dose rate / débit de
radar. Related term(s): radar netting. dose de rayonnement
01 Apr 1971 01 Jul 1970 The radiation dose (dosage)
absorbed per unit of time.
radar camouflage / camouflage radar picket / piquet radar Related term(s): acute radiation
radar Any ship, aircraft, or vehicle, dose; chronic radiation dose;
The use of radar absorbent or stationed at a distance from the radiation dose.
reflecting materials to change the force protected, for the purpose of 01 Nov 1986
radar echoing properties of a increasing the radar detection
surface of an object. range. radiation exposure state /
01 Aug 1973 01 Nov 1968 condition d’exposition aux
radiations
radar coverage / couverture radarscope overlay / calque RES
radar pour écran radar The condition of a unit, or
The limits within which objects A transparent overlay for placing exceptionally an individual,
can be detected by one or more on the radarscope for comparison deduced from the cumulative
radar stations. and identification of radar returns. whole body radiation dose(s)
01 Nov 1968 01 Sep 1969 received. It is expressed as a
symbol which indicates the
radar danning / navigation radarscope photography / potential for future operations and
radar sur bouée dan photographie d’écran radar the degree of risk if exposed to
In naval mine warfare, a method A film record of the returns shown additional nuclear radiation.
of navigating by using radar to by a radar screen. 01 Jul 1980
keep the required distance from a 01 Sep 1969
line of dan buoys. radiation sickness / maladie
01 Nov 1975 radar silence / silence radar des rayons
An imposed discipline prohibiting An illness resulting from
radar fire / tir au radar the transmission by radar of excessive exposure to ionizing
Gun-fire aimed at a target which electromagnetic signals on some radiation. The earliest symptoms
is tracked by radar. or all frequencies. are nausea, vomiting, and
Related term(s): fire3. 01 Nov 1968 diarrhoea, which may be followed
01 Nov 1968 by loss of hair, haemorrhage,
radiac / radiac inflammation of the mouth and
radar guard-ship / bâtiment de An acronym derived from the throat, and general loss of
veille radar words "radioactivity, detection, energy.
Any ship which has been indication and computation" and 01 Jul 1970
assigned the task by the officer in used as an all-encompassing
tactical command of maintaining term to designate various types of radiation situation map / carte
the radar watch. radiological measuring de situation du rayonnement
20 Nov 1996 instruments or equipment. (This nucléaire
word isnormally used as an A map showing the actual and/or
radar horizon / horizon radar adjective.) predicted radiation situation in the
The locus of points at which the 01 Mar 1981 area of interest.
rays from a radar antenna 01 Nov 1968
become tangential to the earth's radial displacement /
surface. On the open sea this déformation radiale radioactive decay /
locus is horizontal but on land it On vertical photographs, the décroissance de la
varies according to the apparent "leaning out", or the radioactivité
topographical features of the apparent displacement of the top The decrease in the radiation
terrain. of any object having height in intensity of a radioactive material
01 Jun 1978 relation to its base. The direction with respect to time.
of displacement is radial from the Note: Radioactive decay is non-
radar netting / réseau radar principal point on a true vertical, linear.
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MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 sending stations, the locations of


which are known. radio recognition /
radioactivity concentration 01 Jul 1973 identification radioélectrique
guide / barème de The determination by radio
radioconcentration radiological defence / défense means of the friendly or enemy
maximum permissible radiologique character, or the individuality, of
concentration Defensive measures taken another.
The amount of any specified against the radiation hazards 01 Nov 1968
radioisotope that is acceptable in resulting from the employment of
air and water for continuous nuclear and radiological radio silence / silence radio
consumption. weapons. A condition in which all or certain
01 Nov 1968 Related term(s): nuclear defence. radio equipment capable of
01 Sep 1969 radiation is kept inoperative.
radio approach aids / aides 01 Jul 1980
radio d’approche radiological monitoring
Equipment making use of radio to Preferred term: monitoring3. radio sonobuoy
determine the position of an Preferred term: sonobuoy.
aircraft with considerable radiological operation /
accuracy from the time it is in the opération radiologique radius of action / rayon d’action
vicinity of an aerodrome or carrier The employment of radioactive ROA
until it reaches a position from materials or radiation producing The maximum distance a ship,
which landing can be carried out. devices to cause casualties or aircraft, or vehicle can travel
01 Nov 1968 restrict the use of terrain. It away from its base along a given
includes the intentional course with normal combat load
radio beacon / radiophare employment of fallout from and return without refuelling,
A radio transmitter which emits a nuclear weapons. allowing for all safety and
distinctive, or characteristic, 01 Nov 1968 operating factors.
signal used for the determination 14 Aug 2015
of bearings, courses, or location. radiological survey /
Related term(s): beacon; crash reconnaissance radiologique radius of safety / rayon de
locator beacon; emergency The directed effort to determine sécurité
locator beacon; fan marker the distribution and dose rates of The horizontal distance from
beacon; localizer; meaconing; radiation in an area. ground zero beyond which the
personal locator beacon; 01 Sep 1981 weapon effects on friendly troops
submarine locator acoustic are acceptable.
beacon; Z-marker beacon. radio magnetic indicator / 01 Nov 1968
01 Nov 1968 indicateur radio magnétique
An instrument which displays raid / raid
radio detection / détection aircraft heading and bearing to An operation, usually small scale,
radioélectrique selected radio navigation aids. involving a swift penetration of
The detection of the presence of 01 Jan 1980 hostile territory to secure
an object by radiolocation without information, confuse the enemy,
precise determination of its radio navigation / or destroy his installations. It
position. radionavigation ends with a planned withdrawal
01 Nov 1968 Radio location intended for the upon completion of the assigned
determination of position or mission.
radio direction finding / direction or for obstruction 01 Nov 1968
radiogoniométrie warning in navigation.
RDF 01 Nov 1968 raid report / compte rendu de
Radiolocation in which only the raid
direction of a station is radio range finding / In air defence, one of a series of
determined by means of its radiotélémétrie related reports that are made for
emissions. Radiolocation in which the the purpose of developing a plot
01 Nov 1968 distance of an object is to assist in the rapid evaluation of
determined by means of its radio a tactical situation.
radio fix1 / localisation emissions, whether independent, 01 Sep 1974
radiogoniométrique reflected, or retransmitted on the
The locating of a radio transmitter same or other wavelength. railhead / terminal ferroviaire
by bearings taken from two or 01 Nov 1968 A point on a railway where loads
more direction finding stations, are transferred between trains
the site of the transmitter being at radio range station / station and other means of transport.
the point of intersection. radiophare Related term(s): navigation head;
01 Jul 1973 A radio navigation land station in trans-shipment point.
the aeronautical radio navigation 04 Oct 2000
radio fix2 / point radio service providing radio equi-
The location of a ship or aircraft signal zones. (In certain railway line capacity / capacité
by determining the direction of instances a radio range station d’une ligne de chemin de fer
radio signals coming to the ship may be placed on board a ship.) The maximum number of trains
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direction over a specified section séparateur en portée 01 Jul 1973


of track in a 24 hour period. The ability of the radar equipment
Related term(s): route capacity1,2. to separate two reflecting objects reallocation authority /
01 Mar 1983 on a similar bearing, but at pouvoirs de réaffectation
different ranges from the antenna. The authority given to NATO
railway loading ramp / rampe The ability is determined primarily commanders and normally
de chargement by the pulse length in use. negotiated in peacetime, to
A sloping platform situated at the 01 Sep 1969 reallocate in an "emergency in
end or beside a track and rising war" national logistic resources
to the level of the floor of the rail ranging / télémétrie controlled by the combat forces
cars or wagons. The process of establishing target under their command, and made
01 Aug 1979 distance. Types of ranging available by nations, in order to
include echo, intermittent, influence the battle logistically.
rainout / pluie radioactive manual, navigational, explosive Related term(s): logistic
Radioactive material in the echo, optical, radar, etc. assistance; reallocation of
atmosphere brought down by Related term(s): adjustment of resources.
precipitation. fire; spot1. 01 Mar 1984
01 May 1963 01 May 1963
reallocation of resources /
ramjet / statoréacteur rated load / charge nominale réallocation de ressources
A jet-propulsion engine The designed safe operating load The provision of logistic
containing neither compressor for the equipment under resources by the military forces of
nor turbine which depends for its prescribed conditions. one nation from those deemed
operation on the air compression 01 Nov 1983 "made available" under the terms
accomplished by the forward incorporated in appropriate NATO
motion of the engine. rate of fire / cadence de tir documents, to the military forces
01 May 1963 The number of rounds fired per of another nation or nations as
weapon per minute. directed by the appropriate
random minelaying / pose de 01 Nov 1968 military authority.
mines sans schéma Related term(s): logistic
In land mine warfare, the laying of rate of march / vitesse de assistance; reallocation authority.
mines without regard to pattern. progression1 01 Nov 1968
01 Oct 1978 The average number of miles or
kilometres to be travelled in a real precession / précession
range1 / distance given period of time, including all vraie
The distance between a given ordered halts. It is expressed in real wander
point and an object or target. miles or kilometres in the hour. Precession resulting from an
14 Aug 2015 Related term(s): speed of applied torque such as friction
advance. and dynamic imbalance.
range2 / champ de tir2 01 Sep 1969 Related term(s): precession.
target range 01 Aug 1976
An area reserved and normally readiness time / délai de
equipped for practice in weapons préparation real wander
delivery and/or shooting at The time within which a unit can be Preferred term: real precession.
targets. made ready to perform the tasks
01 Aug 1982 for which it has been organized, rear area / zone arrière
equipped and trained. This time is RA
range2 / autonomie2 amplified or measured by For any particular command, the
The distance which can be indicators of the unit's current area extending forward from its
covered over a hard surface by a personnel, materiel and training rear boundary to the rear of the
ground vehicle, with its rated state. It does not include transit area of responsibility of the next
payload, using the fuel in its tank time. lower level of command. This
and in cans normally carried as Related term(s): evaluation2; area is provided primarily for the
part of the ground vehicle movement order; notice to move; performance of combat service
equipment. operational readiness. support functions.
01 Aug 1982 01 Oct 2003 01 Jul 1973

range marker / marqueur de ready / prêt rear echelon / échelon arrière


distance The term used to indicate that a Elements of a force which are not
A single calibration blip fed on to weapon(s) is loaded, aimed and required in the objective area.
the time base of a radial display. prepared to fire. Related term(s): objective area.
The rotation of the time base 01 Jan 1973 01 Nov 1968
shows the single blips as a circle
on the plan position indicator ready position / position rear guard1/ arrière-garde1
scope. It may be used to measure d’attente2 The rearmost elements of an
range. In helicopter operations, a advancing or withdrawing force. It
01 Sep 1969 designated place where a has the following functions:
helicopter load of troops and/or a. to protect the rear of a column
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b. during the withdrawal, to delay geographic characteristics of a personnel, small groups or units,
the enemy; particular area. or material.
c. during the advance, to keep 25 Sep 1998
supply routes open. Related term(s): air
01 Aug 1982 reconnaissance. recovery2 / récupération2
01 Mar 1992 In naval mine warfare, salvage of a
rear guard2/ arrière-garde2 mine as nearly intact as possible
Security detachment which a reconnaissance by fire / to permit further investigation for
moving ground force details to the reconnaissance par le feu intelligence and/or evaluation
rear to keep it informed and A method of reconnaissance in purposes.
covered. which fire is placed on a Related term(s): salvage
01 Aug 1982 suspected enemy position to procedure2.
cause the enemy to disclose his 25 Sep 1998
receiving ship / bâtiment presence by movement or return
ravitaillé² of fire. recovery3 / retour
RECSHIP 01 Nov 1968 In air operations, that phase of a
In replenishment at sea, the ship mission which involves the return
that receives the rig(s). reconnaissance exploitation of an aircraft to a base.
Related term(s): delivering ship. report / compte rendu 25 Sep 1998
04 Oct 2000 d’exploitation de
reconnaissance recovery4 / récupération4
receptivity / réceptivité RECCEXREP In battlefield maintenance, the
The vulnerability of a target A standard message format used extrication of an abandoned,
audience to particular to report the results of a tactical disabled or immobilized vehicle
psychological operations media. air reconnaissance mission. and, if necessary, its removal to a
01 Jan 1973 Whenever possible the report maintenance point.
should include the interpretation 13 Dec 1999
recognition / reconnaissance1 of sensor imagery.
The determination of the nature 01 Jan 1983 recovery controller / contrôleur
or a detected person, object or de recueil
phenomenon, and possibly its reconnaissance in force / The air controller responsible for
class or type. This may include reconnaissance en force the correct execution of
the determination of an individual An offensive operation designed recovering aircraft to the
within a particular class or type. to discover and/or test the appropriate terminal control
Related term(s): detection; friend; enemy's strength or to obtain agency.
hostile; identification2; other information. 01 Nov 1975
identification, friend or foe; 01 Jul 1980
neutral; unknown. recovery procedure / procédé
01 Feb 1989 reconnaissance patrol / d’enlèvement
patrouille de reconnaissance Related term(s): explosive
recognized environmental For ground forces, a patrol used ordnance disposal procedures.
picture / situation générale de to gain tactical information 01 Aug 1974
l’environnement preferably without the knowledge
REP of the enemy. rectification / redressement
A complete and seamless Related term(s): air defence area; In photogrammetry, the process
depiction of geospatial, bridgehead line; combat air patrol; whereby an image is corrected for
oceanographic and combat patrol; objective; objective distortions caused by sensor tilt
meteorological information area; offshore patrol; patrol; and projected onto a map
designated for the planning and standing patrol; target2. projection system.
conduct of joint operations in a 01 Mar 1982 14 Oct 2002
specific area at a specific time
and which supports the unity of record as target / enregistrer rectified airspeed
effort throughout the battlespace. comme objectif Preferred term: calibrated
20 Jun 2006 In artillery and naval fire support, airspeed.
the order used to denote that the
recompression chamber target is to be recorded for future rectifier / redresseur
Preferred term: hyperbaric engagement or reference. A device for converting
chamber. 01 Jan 1973 alternating current into direct
current.
reconnaissance / recorded / enregistré Related term(s): inverter.
reconnaissance2 In artillery and naval fire support, 01 Jan 1983
RECCE the response used to indicate that
A mission undertaken to obtain, the action to "record as target" redeployment aerodrome /
by visual observation or other has been completed. aérodrome de redéploiement
detection methods, information 16 Jul 1996 An aerodrome not occupied in its
about the activities and resources entirety in peacetime, but
of an enemy or potential enemy, recovery1 / récupération1 available immediately upon
or to secure data concerning the In operations, contacting, outbreak of war for use and
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from their peacetime locations. It refuge area / zone de refuge


must have substantially the same A coastal area considered safe
standard of operational facilities from enemy attack to which
as the main aerodrome. merchant ships may be ordered
Related term(s): aerodrome; to proceed when the shipping
diversion aerodrome; main movement policy is implemented.
aerodrome. Related term(s): safe anchorage.
01 Nov 1994 01 Jun 1978

reduced lighting / éclairage refugee / réfugié


réduit Any person who, owing to a well-
The reduction in brightness of founded fear of being persecuted
ground vehicle lights by either for reasons of race, religion,
reducing power or by screening in nationality, membership of a
such a way that any visible light is particular social group or political
limited in output. opinion, is outside the country of
Related term(s): normal lighting. his nationality and is unable, or
01 Mar 1982 owing to such fear, is unwilling to
avail himself of the protection of
re-entry vehicle / corps de that country; or who, not having a
rentrée nationality and being outside the
RV country of his former habitual
That part of a space vehicle residence as a result of such
designed to re-enter the earth's events, is unable or, owing to such
atmosphere in the terminal fear, is unwilling to return to it.
portion of its trajectory. [UN]
01 Nov 1968 Related term(s): asylum seeker;
evacuee.
reference box / cartouche de 14 Aug 2015
référence
refer-to box regeneration / régénération
The identification box placed in The timely activation, in full or in
the margin of a map or chart part, of existing force structures
which contains the series and infrastructure, including the
designation, sheet number and restoration of manning,
edition number in a readily equipment and stocks to
identified form. designated levels.
Related term(s): compilation Related term(s): activate;
diagram; information box; mobilization1.
reliability diagram. 25 Sep 1998
01 Jul 1988
regional reinforcing force /
reference datum / plan de force de renfort régionale
référence A reinforcing force made
balance station zero available to a strategic
In aircraft loading, an imaginary commander which is further
vertical plane at or near the nose allocated by him or her to a
of the aircraft from which all specific egional commander.
horizontal distances are measured 01 Oct 2001
for balance purposes.
Related term(s): moment. register / contrôle de repérage
09 Jul 1997 In cartography, the correct
position of one component of a
reference point / point de composite map image in relation
to the other components, at each
référence4
stage of production.
A prominent, easily located point
01 Jan 1973
in the terrain.
01 Aug 1973
registered publication /
publication enregistrée
refer-to box
A classified publication bearing a
Preferred term: reference box.
register number as well as a long
and short title, and for which
reflex sight / viseur reflex
periodic accounting is required.
An optical or computing sight that
reflects a reticle image (or
images) onto a combining glass
for superimposition on the target.
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reinforcing force / force de from commitments and states of means other than direct
renfort readiness. When so released, emplacement. The exact position
In rapid reinforcement planning, a they are given a time at which a of mines so laid may not be
force in being which is made state of readiness will be known.
available to a Major NATO resumed. 01 Oct 1978
Commander by nations to 01 Aug 1973
supplement in-place forces. remotely delivered mine / mine
Related term(s): augmentation release point1 / point de posée à distance
force; mobilizable reinforcing dislocation A mine delivered to the target area
force. RP by air assets, or by indirect fire
01 Nov 1986 In road movements, a well- from a distance of more than 500
defined point on a route at which metres.
reinforcing nation / pays the elements composing a Note: The exact position of the
fournissant des renforts column return under the authority mines may not be known.
A NATO nation which will send of their respective commanders, Related term(s): scatterable mine.
reinforcing forces to a NATO each one of these elements 01 Oct 2001
command. continuing its movement towards
01 Nov 1986 its own appropriate destination. remotely piloted aircraft /
01 Jul 1993 aéronef télépiloté
reintegration / réintégration RPA
A process whereby former release point2 / point de largage An unmanned aircraft that is
combatants or belligerents RP controlled from a remote pilot
receive amnesty and they, In air transport, a point on the station by a pilot who has been
together with refugees and ground directly above which the trained and certified to the same
internally-displaced persons, re- first paratroop or cargo item is standards as a pilot of a manned
enter civil society. dropped. aircraft.
29 Aug 2011 Related term(s): computed air MCASB, 17 Jul 2013
release point.
relateral tell / transfert par tiers 01 Jul 1993 render safe procedures
interposé RSP
Related term(s): track telling. reliability diagram / carton Preferred term: explosive
01 Aug 1973 documentaire ordnance disposal procedures.
In cartography, a diagram
relative altitude showing the dates and quality of rendezvous point / point de
Preferred term: vertical the source material from which a regroupement
separation. map or chart has been compiled. RV
Related term(s): compilation R/V (deprecated)
relative bearing / gisement diagram; information box; A given location at which to
The direction expressed as a reference box. regroup before, during or after an
horizontal angle normally 01 Apr 1971 operation at a specified time or in
measured clockwise from the a specified situation.
forward point of the longitudinal relief / relief Related term(s): assembly area2.
axis of a vehicle, aircraft or ship Inequalities of elevation and the 04 Nov 2005
to an object or body. configuration of land features on
Related term(s): bearing1; grid the surface of the earth which repeat / mêmes éléments
bearing. may be represented on maps or In artillery and naval fire support,
01 Mar 1979 charts by contours, hypsometric an order or request to fire again
tints, shading, or spot elevations. the same number of rounds with
relative biological effectiveness 01 Apr 1971 the same method of fire.
/ efficacité biologique relative 01 Aug 1973
The ratio of the absorbed dose of relief in place / relève sur
gamma or X-rays of a certain position repeater-jammer / brouilleur-
energy to the absorbed dose of RIP répéteur
another ionizing radiation which An operation in which, by A receiver transmitter device
produces the same biological direction of higher authority, all or which amplifies, multiplies and
effect. part of a unit is replaced in an retransmits the signals received,
01 Aug 1982 area by the incoming unit. The for purposes of deception or
responsibilities of the replaced jamming.
release / largage2 elements for the mission and the 01 Aug 1973
In air armament, the intentional assigned zone of operations are
separation of a free-fall aircraft transferred to the incoming unit. replacement factor / taux de
store, from its suspension The incoming unit continues the remplacement
equipment, for purposes of operation as ordered. The estimated percentage of
employment of the store. 01 Nov 1968 equipment or repair parts in use
01 Jul 1980 that will require replacement
remote delivery / pose à during a given period due to
released / au repos distance wearing out beyond repair,
In air defence, weapons and In mine warfare, the delivery of enemy action, abandonment,
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except catastrophes.

01 May 1963

replenishment at sea /
ravitaillement à la mer
underway replenishment
RAS
UR
Those operations required to

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true planimetric position of control authority in response to


objects whose images appear on specific situations and/or return load / chargement de
photographs. requirements, within which the retour
01 Sep 1969 operation of one or more airspace Personnel and/or cargo to be
users is restricted. transported by a returning carrier.
restitution factor 11 October 2011 01 Nov 1968
Preferred term: correlation factor.
restrictive fire plan / plan de tir reverse slope / contre-pente
restraint factor / coefficient restrictif Any slope which descends away
d’arrimage A safety measure for friendly from the enemy.
In air transport, a factor, normally aircraft which establishes 01 Nov 1968
expressed in multiples of the airspace that is reasonably safe
force of gravity, which determines from friendly surface delivered riding-off / dégagement
the required strength of lashings non-nuclear fires. The manoeuvre of an escort ship
and tie-downs to secure a 01 Feb 1974 to interpose itself between an
particular load. escorted unit or units and an
01 Sep 1969 resupply / réapprovisionnement opposing force to cause the latter
The act of replenishing stocks in to turn away.
restricted area1 / zone order to maintain required levels 01 Oct 2001
réglementée1 of supply.
An airspace of defined Related term(s): amphibious right (or left)
dimensions, above the land areas vehicle; air cushion vehicle; Preferred term: left (or right).
or territorial waters of a state, ground-effect machine; landing
within which the flight of aircraft is craft; vehicle. risk management / gestion des
restricted in accordance with 01 Jul 1985 risques
certain specified conditions. RM
Related term(s): closed area; resupply of Europe / The process of identifying,
danger area; prohibited area1,2. ravitaillement de l’Europe assessing, and controlling risk
01 Mar 1982 The shipping of supplies to arising from operational factors,
Europe during the period from the and making informed decisions
restricted area2 / zone outbreak of war until the end of that balance risk cost with
réglementée2 such a requirement. These mission benefits.
An area in which there are special supplies to exclude any material 31 Aug 2012
restrictive measures employed to already located upon land in
prevent or minimize interference Europe, but to include other riot control agent / agent
between friendly forces. supplies irrespective of their antiémeute
01 Mar 1982 origin or location. A chemical not listed in a
Related term(s): early resupply; schedule of the Chemical
restricted area3 / zone réservée element of resupply; improvised Weapons Convention, that can
An area under military jurisdiction early resupply; initial early rapidly produce in humans
in which special security resupply; planned resupply. sensory irritation or disabling
measures are employed to 01 Nov 1968 physical effects that disappear
prevent unauthorized entry. shortly after termination of
Related term(s): closed area; reticle / réticule exposure.
danger area; prohibited area1,2. A mark such as a cross or a [derived from: Convention on the
01 Mar 1982 system of lines lying in the image prohibition of the development,
plane of a viewing apparatus. It production, stockpiling and use of
restricted dangerous air cargo / may be used singly as a chemical weapons and on their
cargaison aérienne dangereuse reference mark on certain types destruction, 2005]
réglementée of monocular instruments or as MCMedSB, 25 June 2014
Cargo which does not belong to one of a pair to form a floating
the highly dangerous category but mark as in certain types of riot control means / moyens
which is hazardous and requires, stereoscopes. anti-émeute
for transport by cargo or Related term(s): graticule1.
Non-lethal means used to deter,
passenger aircraft, extra 01 Nov 1975 prevent, contain or suppress riots
precautions in packing and and other violent civil disorders.
handling. retirement / repli 17 Jan 2005
Related term(s): cargo; controlled An operation in which a force out
dangerous air cargo; dangerous of contact moves away from the ripe / réceptive
cargo; essential supply; general enemy. In mine warfare, a word once
air cargo; immediately vital cargo; 01 Jul 1973 used to mean "armed".
unwanted cargo; valuable cargo. Related term(s): armed mine.
01 Jul 1987 retrograde shipping / 01 Dec 1976
transports maritimes vers
restricted operating zone / zone l’arrière rising mine / mine à flotteur
d’opérations réglementée Shipping used to return largable
ROZ personnel, stores and equipment In naval mine warfare, a mine
Airspace of defined dimensions, from a theatre of operations. having positive buoyancy which is
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influence or by a timing device. tilt 01 Oct 1980


The mine may fire by contact, In air photography, the camera
hydrostatic pressure or other rotation about the longitudinal route capacity2 / capacité
means. axis of the aircraft. d’itinéraire2
Related term(s): mine2. Related term(s): tilt angle. The maximum number of metric
01 Dec 1976 01 Jul 1972 tons which can be moved in one
direction over a particular route in
road block / barrage routier roller conveyor / chemin de one hour. It is the product of the
A barrier or obstacle (usually roulement1 maximum traffic flow and the
covered by fire) used to block, or A material handling aid containing average payload of the vehicles
limit the movement of, hostile rollers over which cargo is using the route.
vehicles along a route. moved. Related term(s): railway line
01 Nov 1968 01 Sep 1969 capacity.
01 Oct 1980
road clearance time / durée rotational post / poste tournant
d’encombrement ROT post (admitted) route classification /
The total time a column requires An international military post in a classification d’un itinéraire
to travel over and clear a section peacetime establishment, that Classification assigned to a route
of the road. specified nations have agreed to using factors of minimum width,
01 Jul 1970 fill on a rotational basis. worst route type, least bridge, raft
Note: Rotational posts are or culvert military load
road hazard sign / signal de included in the international classification, and obstructions to
danger routier manpower ceiling. traffic flow.
A sign used to indicate traffic 18 Feb 2015 Related term(s): route.
hazards. Military hazard signs 01 Apr 1971
should be used in a rotor governing mode /
communication zone area only in contrôle automatique de la route clearance / dépollution le
accordance with existing vitesse de rotor long d’itinéraire
agreements with national A control mode in which In land operations, the detection
authorities. helicopter rotor speed is and if found, the identification,
01 Dec 1966 maintained automatically. marking and neutralization,
01 Jan 1973 destruction or removal of mines
road space / longueur de or other explosive ordnance,
colonne ROT post improvised explosive devices and
The length of roadway allocated Preferred term: rotational post. booby traps threatening a defined
to, and/or actually occupied by, a route to allow a military operation
column on a route, expressed in roundout to continue with reduced risk.
miles or kilometres. Preferred term: flare. Note: Route clearance is normally
Related term(s): column length. conducted by military units.
01 Nov 1968 rounds complete / tir terminé 01 Oct 2003
In artillery and naval fire support,
roamer / rapporteur de the procedural term used to route reconnaissance /
coordonnées indicate that all the rounds reconnaissance d’itinéraire
Grids constructed to common ordered at "fire for effect" have Reconnaissance along a specific
map scales used for been fired. line of communications, such as
determination of map Related term(s): shot. road, railway or waterway, to
coordinates. 16 Jul 1996 provide new or updated
01 Aug 1973 information on route conditions
route / itinéraire and activities along the route.
rocket / roquette The prescribed course to be 01 Dec 1979
A self-propelled vehicle whose travelled from a specific point of
trajectory or course, while in origin to a specific destination. row marker / repère d’extrémité
flight, cannot be controlled. Related term(s): axial route; de rangée
01 Aug 1982 connecting route; controlled In land mine warfare, a natural,
route; despatch route; diversion3; artificial, or specially installed
role number / numéro double flow route; lateral route; marker, located at the start or
caractéristique limited access route; main supply finish of a mine row where mines
In the medical field, the route; open route; reserved route; are laid by individual rows.
classification of treatment route classification; single flow Related term(s): gap marker; lane
facilities according to their route; supervised route. marker; minefield lane; strip
different capabilities. 01 Nov 1968 marker.
01 Jul 1985 01 Nov 1994
route capacity1 / capacité
roll1 / roulis d’itinéraire1 rules of engagement / règles
The rotation of an aircraft or ship The maximum traffic flow of d’engagement
about its longitudinal axis. vehicles in one direction at the ROE
01 Jul 1972 most restricted point on the route. Directives issued by competent
Related term(s): railway line military authority which specify
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under which forces will initiate explosion have exceeded the


and/or continue combat ultimate strength of the medium.
engagement with other forces It is characterized by the
encountered. appearance of numerous radial
01 Jan 1973 cracks of various sizes.
Related term(s): plastic zone.
rules of engagement profile / 01 Sep 1969
profil de règles d’engagement
A list of rules of engagement
selected for a force assigned to a
particular role or operation within
defined time and space
boundaries.
01 Oct 2001

run1 / passage de prise de vues


That part of a flight of one
reconnaissance aircraft during
which sensor imagery is taken.
01 Aug 1982

run2 / passage
The transit of a sweeper-sweep
combination or of a minehunter
operating its equipment through a
lap. This term may also be
applied to a transit of any
formation of sweepers.
01 Aug 1982

running fix / point par transport


de lieux géométriques
The intersection of two or more
position lines, not obtained
simultaneously, adjusted to a
common time.
01 May 1974

run-up area / zone de point fixe


A zone within the manoeuvring
area reserved for testing aircraft
engines prior to take-off.
01 Jul 1972

runway / piste
A defined rectangular area on an
aerodrome, prepared for the
landing and take-off run of aircraft
along its length.
01 Dec 1976

runway visual range / portée


visuelle de piste
RVR
The maximum distance in the
direction of take-off or landing at
which the runway, or specified
lights or markers delineating it,
can be seen from a position
above a specified point on its
centre line at a height
corresponding to the average eye
level of pilots at touchdown.
01 Jul 1980

rupture zone / zone de rupture


The region immediately adjacent
to the crater boundary in which
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sabot / sabot horizontal range from the edge of command in light of safety
Lightweight carrier in which a the explosion damage area to the requirements.
subcalibre projectile is centred to centre of the sweeper. 01 Sep 1969
permit firing the projectile in the 01 Nov 1975
larger calibre weapon. The carrier safety fuze / mèche lente
fills the bore of the weapon from safe separation distance / Pyrotechnics contained in a
which the projectile is fired; it is distance de sécurité au largage flexible and weatherproof sheath
normally discarded a short The minimum distance between burning at a constant rate, used
distance from the muzzle. the delivery system and the to transmit a flame to the
01 Jun 1961 weapon beyond which the detonator with a predetermined
hazards associated with delay.
safe anchorage / mouillage sûr functioning (detonation) are Related term(s): base fuze;
An anchorage considered safe acceptable. boresafe fuze; direct action fuze;
from enemy attack to which 01 Mar 1981 fuze; impact action fuze;
merchant ships may be ordered proximity fuze; self-destroying
to proceed when the shipping safe speed / vitesse de sécurité fuze; shuttered fuze; time fuze.
movement policy is implemented. In naval mine warfare, the speed 09 Jan 1996
Related term(s): refuge area. at which a particular ship can
01 Jun 1978 proceed without actuating a given safety height
influence mine, at the depth Preferred term: minimum safe
safe area / zone de sécurité2 under consideration, within the altitude.
In peace support operations, a damage area.
secure area in which NATO or 01 Nov 1975 safety lane / chenal de sécurité
NATO-led forces protect Specified sea lane designated for
designated persons and/or safe state / état de sécurité use in transit by submarine and
property. The state in which a mine cannot surface ships to prevent attack by
Related term(s): secure area. function and in which it is safe to friendly forces.
29 May 1992 handle and transport. 01 May 1963
09 May 2000
safe burst height / hauteur safety line / marquage de
d’éclatement de sécurité safety and arming mechanism / sécurité
The height of burst at or above mécanisme de sécurité et In land mine warfare,
which the level of fallout, or d’armement demarcation line for trip wire or
damage to ground installations is A dual function device which wire-actuated mines in a
at a predetermined level prevents the unintended minefield. It serves to protect the
acceptable to the military actuation of a main charge or laying personnel. After the
commander. propulsion unit prior to arming but minefield is laid this line is neither
Related term(s): optimum height allows activation thereafter upon marked on the ground nor plotted
of burst; height of burst. receipt of the appropriate stimuli. on the minefield record.
01 May 1963 01 Nov 1994 01 Dec 1977

safe current / intensité safety angle safety pin


d’autoprotection Preferred term: angle of safety. Preferred term: arming pin.
In naval mine warfare, the
maximum current that can be safety-critical system / système safety wire / fil de sécurité
supplied to a sweep in a given critique sur le plan de la A cable, wire or lanyard attached
waveform and pulse cycle which sécurité to the aircraft and routed to an
does not produce a danger area A system in which a failure or expendable aircraft store to
with respect to the mines being malfunction may cause a direct prevent arming initiation prior to
swept for. hazard to persons, the store release.
01 Aug 1976 environment and/or materiel. Related term(s): arming wire.
09 May 2000 01 Jul 1993
safe depth / profondeur de
sécurité safety device / dispositif de safety zone / zone de sécurité1
In naval mine warfare, the sécurité An area (land, sea or air)
shallowest depth of water in A device which prevents reserved for non-combat
which a ship will not actuate a unintentional functioning. operations of friendly aircraft,
bottom mine of the type under Related term(s): arming delay surface ships, submarines or
consideration. Safe depth is device; arming pin; standby state. ground forces.
usually quoted for conditions of 24 Nov 1994 01 Mar 1981
ship upright, calm sea and a
given speed. safety distance / distance de safe working load / charge
01 Dec 1976 sécurité2 maximum pratique
In road transport, the distance In sea operations, the maximum
safe distance / distance de between vehicles travelling in load that can be safely applied to
sécurité1 column specified by the a fitting, and normally shown on a
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Related term(s): static test load. photographic scale; principal A type of prearranged fire
01 Mar 1981 scale. executed at a predetermined
01 Aug 1973 time.
salvage1 / matériel récupéré 01 Aug 1974
Damaged, discarded, scale of an exercise / ampleur
condemned or abandoned Allied d’un exercice scheduled target / tir à l’horaire
or enemy matériel including The size of an exercise in terms In artillery and naval fire support,
ships, craft or floating equipment of resources required or a planned target on which fire is
which is recovered for reuse. allocated. It may be categorized to be delivered at a specific time.
Related term(s): recovery1,4; as large, medium or small, 01 Aug 1976
salvage2; salvage procedure1. viewed in the context of NATO as
01 Jul 1988 a whole. scheduled wave / vague à
Related term(s): extent of a l’horaire
salvage2 / récupérer military exercise; inter-command Related term(s): wave.
To remove assemblies, sub- exercise; intra-command 01 Nov 1968
assemblies or components from exercise; NATO-wide exercise.
an unrepairable item of 01 Nov 1985 scramble / décollage immédiat
equipment for reuse. An order directing take-off of
Related term(s): cannibalize. scaling law / loi des distances aircraft as quickly as possible,
04 Oct 2000 A mathematical relationship usually followed by mission
which permits the effects of a instructions.
salvage3 / récupération3 nuclear explosion of given energy 01 Dec 1974
The saving or recovering of yield to be determined as a
materials contained in damaged, function of distance from the screen1 / protection
discarded, condemned or explosion (or from ground zero) An arrangement of ships, aircraft
abandoned allied or enemy provided the corresponding effect and/or submarines to protect a
equipment for reuse. is known as a function of distance main body or convoy.
Related term(s): salvage for a reference explosion, e.g., of Related term(s): screen
procedure1. 1-kiloton energy yield. coordinator.
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salvage procedure1 / procédure scan / balayage screen2 / trame


de renflouage In electromagnetic or acoustic In cartography, a sheet of
The recovery, evacuation, and search, one complete rotation of transparent film, glass or plastic
reclamation of damaged, the antenna. It may determine a carrying a "ruling" or other
discarded, condemned, or time base. regularly repeated pattern which
abandoned Allied or enemy 01 Apr 1971 may be used in conjunction with
matériel, ships, craft, and floating a mask, either photographically
equipment for reuse, repair, scan rate / fréquence de or photomechanically, to produce
refabrication, or scrapping. balayage areas of the pattern.
Related term(s): recovery1; The rate at which individual Related term(s): half-tone screen.
salvage1,2,3. scans are recorded. 01 Mar 1981
01 Dec 1974 01 Jan 1980
screen3 / écran-rideau
salvage procedure2 / scatterable mine / mine In surveillance, camouflage and
déblaiement et renflouage dispersable concealment, any natural or
Naval salvage operations include SCATMIN artificial material, opaque to
harbour and channel clearance, SM surveillance sensor(s), interposed
diving, hazardous towing and In land mine warfare, a mine laid between the sensor(s), and the
rescue tug services and the without regard to classical pattern object to be camouflaged or
recovery of matériel, ships, craft, and which is designed to be concealed.
and floating equipment sunk delivered by aircraft, artillery, 01 Mar 1981
offshore or elsewhere stranded. missile, ground dispenser or by
01 Dec 1974 hand. Once laid, it normally has a screen4 / écran
limited life. A security element whose primary
S-bend distortion Related term(s): mine1; remotely task is to observe, identify and
Preferred term: S-curve delivered mine. report information, and which
distortion. 01 Oct 2001 only fights in self-protection.
Related term(s): flank guard;
scale / échelle schedule of targets / guard.
numerical scale programme de tir à l’horaire 01 Mar 1981
representative fraction In artillery and naval fire support,
The ratio or fraction between the individual targets, groups or screen coordinator /
distance on a map, chart, or series of targets to be fired on, in coordonnateur d’écran
photograph and the a definite sequence according to In naval usage, an officer
corresponding distance on the a definite programme. appointed by the officer in tactical
surface of the earth. 01 Oct 1978 command to exercise specific
Related term(s): bar scale; command functions relating to
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Related term(s): screen1. for and rescue personnel in


01 Dec 1976 distress on land or at sea. sea surveillance system /
Related term(s): combat search système de surveillance
scribing / tracé and rescue. maritime
In cartography, a method of 01 Oct 2003 A system for collecting, reporting,
preparing a map or chart by correlating and presenting
cutting the lines into a prepared searched channel / chenal information supporting and
coating. exploré derived from the task of sea
01 Apr 1971 In naval mine warfare, the whole surveillance.
or part of a route or a path which Related term(s): sea surveillance.
S-curve distortion / distorsion has been searched, swept or 01 Nov 1968
en S hunted, the width of the channel
S-bend distortion being specified. secondary port / port
The distortion in the image 01 Nov 1975 secondaire
produced by a scanning sensor A port with one or more berths,
which results from the forward searching fire / tir de recherche normally at quays, which can
displacement of the sensor Fire distributed in depth by accommodate ocean-going ships
during the time of lateral scan. successive changes in the for discharge.
01 Jan 1980 elevation of the gun. Related term(s): major port; major
Related term(s): fire3. water terminal; minor port; port;
sea control / contrôle de 01 May 1963 secondary water terminal; water
l’espace maritime terminal.
The condition that exists when one search jammer 01 Nov 1968
has freedom of action within an Preferred term: automatic search
area of the sea for one's own jammer. secondary water terminal /
purposes for a period of time in terminus maritime secondaire
the subsurface, surface and above search mission / mission de A coastal area with no facility for
water environments. recherche placing deep draft ships
Related term(s): command of the In air operations, an air alongside a wharf. Secondary
sea; sea denial. reconnaissance by one or more water terminals are established
13 Dec 1999 aircraft dispatched to locate an on beaches that desirably are
object or objects known or adjacent to rail lines and/or good
sea denial / interdiction de suspected to be in a specific coastal highways. At secondary
l’espace maritime area. water terminals, shipping is
Preventing an adversary from 01 Nov 1968 unloaded at anchorages located
controlling a maritime area from one to five miles offshore,
without being able to control that search sweeping / dragage and the cargo and personnel
area oneself. d’exploration unloaded are landed in the
Related term(s): command of the In naval mine warfare, the terminal area by ship-to-shore
sea; sea control. operation of sweeping a sample lighters. The scope of operation
13 Dec 1999 of route or area to determine is so limited that it is not
whether poised mines are designated as a probable primary
sea echelon / échelon maritime present. nuclear target.
A portion of the assault shipping 01 Dec 1976 Related term(s): major port; major
which withdraws from, or remains water terminal; minor port; port;
out of, the transport area during sea skimmer / missile à secondary port; water terminal.
an amphibious landing and trajectoire rasante 01 Jan 1965
operates in designated areas to A missile designed to transit at
seaward in an on-call or less than 50 feet (or 15 metres) second strike capability /
unscheduled status. above the surface of the sea. capacité de deuxième frappe
01 May 1963 Related term(s): missile. The ability to survive a first strike
01 Nov 1975 with sufficient resources to
sealed cabin / cabine étanche deliver an effective counterblow
The occupied space of an aircraft sea surveillance / surveillance (generally associated with
characterized by walls which do maritime nuclear weapons).
not allow any gaseous exchange The systematic observation of 01 Apr 1971
between the ambient atmosphere surface and sub-surface sea
and the inside atmosphere and areas by all available and sector / secteur
containing its own ways of practicable means primarily for An area designated by
regenerating the inside the purpose of locating, boundaries within which a unit
atmosphere. identifying and determining the operates, and for which it is
01 Nov 1968 movements of ships, submarines, responsible.
and other vehicles, friendly and Related term(s): area of
search and rescue / recherche enemy, proceeding on or under influence.
et sauvetage the surface of the world's seas 01 Jul 1985
SAR and oceans.
The use of aircraft, surface craft, Related term(s): sea surveillance sector commander /
submarines, specialized rescue system; surveillance. commandant de secteur
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An officer responsible for the


tactical control of air defence security2 / sécurité2 selective jamming
forces and the operations of The measures necessary to Preferred term: spot jamming.
facilities within a specified sector ensure designated information,
of an air defence area. materiel, personnel, activities and selective loading / chargement
01 Oct 1978 installations are protected against sélectif
espionage, sabotage, subversion, The arrangement and stowage of
sector controller / contrôleur terrorism and damage, as well as equipment and supplies aboard
de secteur against loss or unauthorized ship in a manner designed to
An officer appointed to act on disclosure. facilitate issues to units.
behalf of a sector commander in 26 Aug 2014 Related term(s): selective
a sector operations centre. He is unloading.
responsible for operational security certificate / certificat
control of all active air defences de sécurité selective unloading /
in the sector area in coordination certificate of security clearance déchargement sélectif
with those of adjacent sectors. In A certificate issued by a In an amphibious operation, the
these tasks he is subject to competent national authority controlled unloading from assault
overall direction by the group or confirming that a person has shipping, and movement ashore,
command controller. been investigated and is eligible of specific items of cargo at the
01 Nov 1968 for access to classified material request of the landing force
as stated in the certificate. commander.
sector of fire / secteur de tir 01 Oct 2003 Related term(s): selective loading.
A defined area which is required 01 Jul 1980
to be covered by the fire of security classification /
individual or crew served classification de sécurité self-deactivation /
weapons or the weapons of a A category or grade assigned to autodésactivation
unit. defence information or material to In land mine warfare,
01 Apr 1971 indicate the degree of danger to automatically rendering a mine
NATO/national security that inoperable and therefore safe to
sector scan / balayage would result from its unauthorized handle by the exhaustion of a
sectoriel disclosure and the standard of component essential to the
Scan in which the antenna protection required to guard operation of the mine.
oscillates through a selected against unauthorized disclosure. Note: This process may be
angle. 01 Nov 1968 reversed by the replacement of
13 Dec 1999 the exhausted component, for
security clearance / habilitation example a battery.
secure / s’assurer de de sécurité 01 Oct 2003
In an operational context, to gain An administrative determination
possession of a position or terrain by competent national authority self-destroying fuze / fusée
feature, with or without force, and that an individual is eligible, from autodestructrice
to make such disposition as will a security standpoint, for access A fuze designed to burst a
prevent, as far as possible, its to classified information. projectile before the end of its
destruction or loss by enemy 01 Jan 1973 flight.
action. Related term(s): fuze.
Related term(s): denial measure. security intelligence / 01 Nov 1968
01 Jun 1981 renseignement de sécurité
Intelligence on the identity, self-neutralization /
secure area / zone protégée capabilities and intentions of autoneutralisation
A designated location or area hostile organizations or The rendering of a mine
within which NATO or NATO-led individuals who are or may be inoperable, but not necessarily
forces accept a specified degree engaged in espionage, sabotage, safe to handle, by means of an
of responsibility for persons or subversion, terrorism and automatically functioning
property and may impose organized crime. mechanism incorporated into the
restrictions on movement. Related term(s): counter- mine. This process may be
Note: The use of force may be intelligence; intelligence; reversible.
authorized to establish and protect security1,2. 01 Oct 2003
a secure area. MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013
Related term(s): safe area. self-protection depth /
01 Oct 2001 selective identification feature / profondeur d’autoprotection
capacité d’identification The depth of water where the
security1 / sécurité1 sélective aggregate danger width relative
The condition achieved when SIF to mines affected by a mine-
designated information, materiel, A special coding capability of sweeping technique is zero. Safe
personnel, activities and transponders that allows the depth is a particular self-
installations are protected against identification friend or foe system protection depth.
espionage, sabotage, subversion, to distinguish between friends. 01 Aug 1976
terrorism and damage, as well as Related term(s): identification,
against loss or unauthorized friend or foe
disclosure. 03 Feb 2011
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semi-active homing guidance / system. Preferred term: trailer aircraft.


guidage semi-actif 01 Mar 1981
A system of homing distance shadower / navire suiveur
wherein the receiver in the series of targets / série A maritime unit observing and
missile utilizes radiations from the d’objectifs (not necessarily continuously)
target which has been illuminated In artillery and naval fire support, maintaining contact with an
by an outside source. a number of targets and/or object; shadowing may be carried
Related term(s): active homing group(s) of targets planned to out either overtly or covertly.
guidance; homing guidance; support a manoeuvre phase. A Related term(s): marker3; trailer
passive homing guidance. series of targets may be indicated aircraft.
01 Jul 1972 by a nickname. 01 Feb 1974
01 Aug 1976
semi-controlled mosaic / shadow factor / facteur
mosaïque semi-contrôlée service environment / d’ombre
A mosaic composed of corrected environnement d’exploitation tan alt
or uncorrected prints laid so that All external conditions, whether A multiplication factor derived
major ground features match natural or induced, to which items from the sun's declination, the
their geographical coordinates. of materiel are likely to be latitude of the target and the time
Related term(s): mosaic; subjected throughout their life of photography, used in
rectification. cycle. determining the heights of objects
01 Feb 1974 01 Jun 1989 from shadow length.
01 Dec 1974
semi-fixed ammunition / service mine / mine réelle
munition à douille séparée A mine capable of a destructive shallow fording capability /
Ammunition in which the explosion. aptitude à franchir un gué peu
cartridge case is not permanently 01 Dec 1976 profond
attached to the projectile. The characteristic of a self-
Related term(s): munition. servicing / entretien courant propelled gun or ground vehicle
01 Nov 1968 Activities and procedures related equipped with built-in
to cleaning, lubrication, waterproofing, with its wheels or
sensor / capteur replenishment, examination and tracks in contact with the ground,
An equipment which detects, and minor repairs to keep equipment to negotiate a water obstacle
may indicate, and/or record in operational condition. without the use of a special
objects and activities by means of Note: In some cases, servicing waterproofing kit.
energy or particles emitted, may include rearming. Related term(s): deep fording
reflected, or modified by objects. Related term(s): aircraft capability; wading crossing.
01 Mar 1979 servicing. 01 Aug 1973
05 Sep 2007
separate loading ammunition / shallow water / petits fonds
munition à charge séparée severe damage / dégât grave Water having a depth between 10
Ammunition in which the Related term(s): nuclear damage. metres and 200 metres.
projectile and charge are loaded 01 Nov 1975 14 Oct 2002
into a gun separately.
Related term(s): munition. severely threatened coastline / shaped charge / charge formée
01 Nov 1968 littoral gravement menacé A charge shaped so as to
A coastline already specified concentrate its explosive force in
separation zone / zone de within the NATO area which a particular direction.
séparation should be evacuated under threat Related term(s): charge1.
An area between two adjacent of nuclear attack. 01 Jun 1978
horizontal or vertical areas into Related term(s): dangerously
which units are not to proceed exposed waters. shear link assembly / lien à
unless certain safety measures 01 Jun 1978 casser
can be fulfilled. A device designed to break at a
01 Nov 1975 shaded relief / relief par specified mechanical load.
ombres portées 01 Mar 1981
sequence circuit / mise de feu A cartographic technique that
à séquence provides an apparent three- sheet explosive / explosif en
In mine warfare, a circuit which dimensional configuration of the feuille
requires actuation by a terrain on maps and charts by the Plastic explosive provided in a
predetermined sequence of use of graded shadows that sheet form.
influences of predetermined would be cast by high ground if 01 Jan 1991
magnitudes. light were shining from the
01 Nov 1975 northwest. Shaded relief is shelf life / durée de
usually used in combination with conservation
sequenced ejection system / contours. The length of time during which
système d’éjection séquentielle Related term(s): hill shading. an item of supply, subject to
Related term(s): command 01 Feb 1974 deterioration or having a limited
ejection system; ejection life which cannot be renewed, is
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stored. merchant shipping; naval beaches of casualties and


Related term(s): storage life. cooperation and guidance for prisoners of war; and for
01 Aug 1982 shipping. facilitating the beaching,
02 Mar 2007 retraction and salvaging of
shell (specify) / à obus landing ships and craft. It
A command or request indicating shipping lane / route maritime comprises elements of both the
the type of projectile to be used. A term used to indicate the naval and landing forces.
01 Mar 1977 general flow of merchant shipping Related term(s): naval beach
between two departure/terminal group.
shelling report / compte rendu areas. 01 Jun 1963
de bombardement 01 Feb 1974
SHELREP short / court
Any report of enemy shelling shipping risk area / zone de In artillery and naval fire support,
containing information on calibre, navigation à risque a spotting, or an observation,
direction, time, density and area In naval cooperation and used by an observer to indicate
shelled. guidance for shipping, a military- that a burst(s) occurred short of
01 Nov 1968 designated geographical area of the target in relation to the
increased or specific risk to spotting line.
shielding1 / écran de merchant ships. 01 Mar 1977
protection1 15 Jan 2008
Material of suitable thickness and short distance navigational aid
physical characteristics used to ship-to-shore movement / / aide à la navigation à courte
protect personnel from radiation mouvement navire-rivage distance
during the manufacture, handling, That portion of the assault phase An equipment or system which
and transportation of fissionable of an amphibious operation which provides navigational assistance
and radioactive materials. includes the deployment of the to a range not exceeding 200
01 Nov 1968 landing force from the assault statute miles/320 kilometres.
shipping to designated landing 01 Nov 1968
shielding2 / écran de areas.
protection2 Related term(s): landing diagram; short-range transport aircraft /
Obstructions which tend to plan for landing. aéronef de transport à court
protect personnel or materials 01 Nov 1968 rayon d’action
from the effects of a nuclear SRT
explosion. shock front / front de choc Related term(s): transport
01 Nov 1968 pressure front aircraft.
The boundary between the 01 Feb 1974
ship counter / compteur de pressure disturbance created by
navires an explosion (in air, water, or short scope buoy / bouée sans
In naval mine warfare, a device in earth) and the ambient dérive
a mine which prevents the mine atmosphere, water, or earth. A buoy used as a navigational
from detonating until a preset 01 May 1963 reference which remains nearly
number of actuations has taken vertical over its sinker.
place. shock wave / onde de choc 01 Nov 1975
01 Nov 1975 The continuously propagated
pressure pulse formed by the short take-off and landing
ship influence / influence de blast from an explosion in air, aircraft / aéronef à décollage et
navire underwater or underground. atterrissage courts
In naval mine warfare, the Related term(s): blast wave; blast STOL aircraft (admitted)
magnetic, acoustic and pressure wave diffraction. An aircraft capable of clearing a
effects of a ship, or a minesweep 01 Jul 1980 15-metre (50-foot) obstacle within
simulating a ship, which is 450 metres (1,500 feet) of
detectable by a mine or other shore bombardment line / ligne commencing take-off or, in
sensing devices. de tir contre la terre landing, of stopping within 450
01 Aug 1976 A ground line established to metres (1,500 feet) after passing
delimit bombardment by friendly over a 15-metre (50-foot)
shipping cooperation point / surface ships. obstacle.
point de coopération pour la 01 May 1963 Related term(s): short take-off
navigation commerciale and vertical landing aircraft;
SCP shore line effect vertical or short take-off and
A location where naval Preferred term: coastal refraction. landing aircraft; vertical take-off
cooperation and guidance for and landing.
shipping staff gather and shore party / élément de plage 02 Mar 2009
disseminate information on local beach group
merchant shipping and naval A task organization of the landing short take-off and vertical
operations and provide the force, formed for the purpose of landing aircraft / aéronef à
means to brief merchant ships on facilitating the landing and décollage court et atterrissage
risks, routeing and protective movement off the beaches of vertical
measures. troops, equipment, and supplies; STOVL aircraft (admitted)
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Fixed-wing aircraft capable of single flow route / itinéraire à


clearing a 15 metres (50-foot) signal area / aire à signaux simple courant
obstacle within 450 metres (1,500 An area on an aerodrome used A route at least one and a half
feet) of commencing its take-off for the display of ground signals. lanes wide allowing the passage
run, and capable of landing Related term(s): ground signal. of a column of vehicles, and
vertically. 01 Jul 1972 permitting isolated vehicles to
Related term(s): short take-off pass or travel in the opposite
and landing aircraft; vertical or signal centre direction at predetermined points.
short take-off and landing aircraft; Preferred term: communication Related term(s): double flow
vertical take-off and landing. centre. route; limited access route; route.
02 Mar 2009 01 Mar 1979
signal letters
short title / titre abrégé Preferred term: international call sinker / crapaud
A combination of letters, numbers sign. anchor
or both, serving to identify a In naval mine warfare, a heavy
document and used for reasons signals intelligence / weight to which a buoyant mine is
of brevity. renseignement d’origine moored. The sinker generally
20 May 2005 électromagnétique houses the mooring rope drum
SIGINT and depth setting mechanism
shot / coup parti The generic term used to describe and for mines laid by ships, it
In artillery and naval fire support, communications intelligence and also serves as a launching
a report that indicates that a gun, electronic intelligence when there trolley.
or guns, have been fired. is no requirement to differentiate Related term(s): influence
Related term(s): rounds between these two types of release sinker.
complete. intelligence, or to represent fusion 01 Nov 1975
01 Feb 1974 of the two.
16 Jul 1996 situational awareness /
shuttered fuze / fusée à connaissance de la situation
obturateur signals support / renfort de SA
A fuze in which inadvertent transmissions battlespace awareness
initiation of the detonator will not The provision of personnel and (obsolete)
initiate either the booster or the equipment from other forces for The knowledge of the elements in
burst charge. the establishment of a special or the battlespace necessary to
Related term(s): fuze. supplementary communication make well-informed decisions.
01 Nov 1968 system. 30 Jan 2012
01 Nov 1968
side-looking airborne radar / situation map / carte de
radar aéroporté à antenne signature equipment / situation
latérale équipement caractéristique A map showing the tactical or the
SLAR Any item of equipment which administrative situation at a
An airborne radar, viewing at right reveals the type and nature of the particular time.
angles to the axis of the vehicle, unit or formation to which it 01 Nov 1968
which produces a presentation of belongs.
terrain or moving targets. 01 Jul 1980 situation report / compte rendu
01 Nov 1968 de situation
significant track / piste SITREP
sighting angle / angle de visée significative A report giving the situation in the
In bombing, the angle between In air defence, tracks of aircraft or area of a reporting unit or
the line-of-sight to the aiming missiles which behave in an formation.
point and the vertical. unusual manner which warrants 01 Nov 1968
01 Nov 1975 attention and could pose a threat
to a defended area. skim sweeping / dragage de
signal1 / signal 01 Apr 1971 contrôle d’immersion
As applied to electronics, any In naval mine warfare, the
transmitted electrical impulse. simultaneity / simultanéité technique of wire sweeping to a
01 Jun 1965 In military operations, an element fixed depth over deep laid
of campaign and operational moored mines to cut any shallow
signal2 / message design that seeks to disrupt the enough to endanger surface
conventionnel decision-making process of the shipping.
Operationally, a type of message, enemy commander by 01 Aug 1976
the text of which consists of one confronting the latter with a
or more letters, words, number of concurrent problems. slant range / distance oblique
characters, signal flags, visual 30 Jan 2012 The line of sight distance
displays, or special sounds, with between two points, not at the
prearranged meaning and which same level relative to a specific
is conveyed or transmitted by datum.
visual, acoustical, or electrical 01 Jan 1980
means.
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A ship of 137 metres (or 450 feet) Military activities conducted by


or less in length. sortie plot specially designated, organized,
Related term(s): large ship. Preferred term: master plot. selected, trained and equipped
01 Nov 1975 forces using unconventional
sortie reference techniques and modes of
smoke screen / écran de fumée Preferred term: sortie number. employment.
Cloud of smoke used to mask 30 Jan 2012
either friendly or enemy sorting
installations or manoeuvres. Preferred term: triage1,2. special operations command
01 May 1963 and control element / élément
source / source de commandement et de
snagline mine / mine à ligne In intelligence usage, a person contrôle des opérations
flottante from whom or thing from which spéciales
A contact mine with a buoyant information can be obtained. SOCCE
line attached to one of the horns Related term(s): agency; agent. An element established by the
or switches which may be caught 01 Sep 1981 special operations component
and pulled by the hull or commander to synchronize,
propellers of a ship. spare / pièce de rechange deconflict and coordinate special
Related term(s): mine2. An individual part, sub-assembly operations with those conducted
01 Nov 1975 or assembly supplied for the by conventional forces.
maintenance or repair of systems 03 Feb 2011
snake mode / contrôle de or equipment.
manoeuvre d’identification 01 Dec 1977 special reconnaissance and
A control mode in which the surveillance / reconnaissance et
pursuing aircraft files a special aeronautical chart / surveillance spéciales
programmed weaving flight path carte aéronautique spéciale Reconnaissance and surveillance
to allow time to accomplish A topographic chart with activities conducted by special
identification functions. aeronautical information designed operations forces, which
01 Jul 1972 to meet military peacetime complement theatre intelligence
requirements for low level air assets and systems by obtaining
soft missile base / base de navigation. strategic and/or operational
lancement pour missile non Related term(s): aeronautical information. These are human
protégée chart; aeronautical plotting chart; intelligence operations,
A launching base that is not aeronautical topographic chart; conducted independently or in
protected against a nuclear chart; map. support of conventional
explosion. 17 Jan 2005 operations, which may use
01 Jun 1964 special techniques, equipment,
special flight / transport aérien methods or indigenous assets.
solenoid sweep / drague à à la demande 04 Oct 2000
solénoïde An air transport flight, other than
In naval mine warfare, a a scheduled service, set up to spectrozonal photography /
magnetic sweep consisting of a move a specific load. photographie par bandes
horizontal axis coil wound on a 01 Jun 1965 spectrales
floating iron tube. A photographic technique
01 Jun 1978 special hazard / risque whereby the natural spectral
particulier emissions of all objects are
sonobuoy / bouée acoustique In aircraft crash rescue and fire- selectively filtered in order to
radio sonobuoy fighting activities: fuels, materials, image only those objects within a
An acoustic device, used mainly components or situations that particular spectral band or zone
for the detection of submarines could increase the risks normally and eliminate the unwanted
which, when activated, transmits associated with military aircraft background.
information by radio. accidents and could require 01 Aug 1976
01 Mar 1981 special procedures, equipment or
extinguishing agents. speed / vitesse
sortie / sortie 01 Oct 1984 Related term(s): critical speed;
In air operations, an operational declared speed; endurance
flight by one aircraft. special job cover map / carte speed; hypersonic; maximum
Related term(s): allocation; d’avancement des travaux sustained speed; pace; pace
mission2. photographiques setter; rate of march; speed of
01 Nov 1968 A small-scale map used to record advance; speed of sound;
progress on photographic transonic.
sortie number / numéro de reconnaissance tasks covering 01 Jun 1978
sortie very large areas. As each portion
sortie reference of the task is completed, the area speed of advance / vitesse de
A reference used to identify the covered is outlined on the map. progression2
images taken by all the sensors 01 Sep 1969 SOA
during one air reconnaissance In naval usage, the speed
sortie. special operations / opérations expected to be made good over
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Related term(s): pace; rate of To determine by observation, sprocket / roue à rochets


march. deviations of ordnance from the In naval mine warfare, an
01 Jan 1983 target for the purpose of antisweep device included in a
supplying necessary information mine mooring to allow a sweep
speed of sound / vitesse du for the adjustment of fire. wire to pass through the mooring
son Related term(s): adjustment of without parting the mine from its
The speed at which sound travels fire; ranging. sinker.
in a given medium under 01 Aug 1973 01 Nov 1975
specified conditions. The speed
of sound at sea level in the spot2 / situer squirt / jet de repérage
International Standard To place in a proper location. In air-to-air refuelling, a means of
Atmosphere is 1108 ft/second, 01 Aug 1973 providing visual detection of a
658 knots, 1215 km/hour. nearby aircraft. In practice this is
Related term(s): hypersonic; spot elevation / point coté achieved by the donor aircraft
transonic. A point on a map or chart whose dumping fuel and/or the receiver
01 Nov 1968 elevation is noted. aircraft selecting afterburners, if
01 Jan 1968 so equipped.
spigot 11 Nov 1983
Preferred term: sprag. spot jamming / brouillage
sélectif stability augmentation feature /
splash1 / arrivée selective jamming amortisseur d’instabilité
In artillery and naval fire support, The jamming of a specific In a flight control system, an
word transmitted to an observer channel or frequency. automatic device which operates
or spotter five seconds before the Related term(s): jamming. to augment the short term
estimated time of the impact of a 01 Jun 1964 stability characteristics of an
salvo or round. aircraft.
01 Feb 1974 spot size / dimensions du spot 01 Jan 1973
The size of the electron spot on
splash2 / destruction2 the face of the cathode ray tube. stable base film / film à faible
In air interception, target 01 Jun 1964 retrait
destruction verified by visual or A particular type of film having a
radar means. spotting / observation du tir high stability in regard to
01 Feb 1974 A process of determining by shrinkage and stretching.
visual or electronic observation, 01 Apr 1971
split cameras / appareils deviations of artillery or naval fire
photographiques jumelés from the target in relation to a staff / état-major
An assembly of two cameras spotting line for the purpose of In a military organization, a group
disposed at a fixed overlapping supplying necessary information of military and/or civilian
angle relative to each other. for the adjustment or analysis of personnel assisting a
01 Aug 1970 fire. commander.
01 Aug 1976 30 Jan 2012
split pair
Preferred term: split vertical spotting line / axe stage1 / étage
photography. d’observation An element of the missile or
Any straight line to which the fall propulsion system that generally
split-up of shot of projectiles is related or separates from the missile at
Preferred term: break-up2. fire is adjusted by an observer or burnout or cut-off. Stages are
a spotter. numbered chronologically in
split vertical photography / Related term(s): gun-target line; order of burning.
verticales divisées observer-target line. Related term(s): staging area.
split pair 01 Nov 1994 01 Mar 1982
Photographs taken
simultaneously by two cameras sprag / tenon stage2 / étape1
mounted at an angle from the spigot To process, in a specified area,
vertical, one tilted to the left and A projection preventing the troops which are in transit from
one to the right, to obtain a small movement of platforms or pallets one locality to another.
sidelap. in the side guidance rails in an Related term(s): marshalling2.
01 Aug 1973 aircraft cabin. 01 Mar 1982
01 Sep 1969
spoiling attack / attaque stage3 / étape2
préventive de harcèlement spray dome / dôme d’écume The part of an air route from one
A tactical manoeuvre employed dome air staging unit to the next.
to impair seriously a hostile The mound of water spray thrown Related term(s): staging area.
attack while the enemy is in the up into the air when the shock 01 Mar 1982
process of forming up or wave from an underwater
assembling for an attack. detonation of a nuclear weapon
01 Mar 1982 reaches the surface.
01 Dec 1976
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staged crew / équipage de standard operating procedure A patrol which will be of a


relève SOP strength decided by the
Aircrew prepositioned at specific Preferred term: standing commander allotting the task. Its
points along an air route to allow operating procedure. task maybe recce, listening,
the continuous operation of the fighting, or a combination of
aircraft. standard parallel / parallèle de these. It differs from a recce,
01 Nov 1968 référence fighting, or listening patrol, in that,
A parallel on a map or chart having taken up its allotted
staging area1 / zone d’étape1 along which the scale is as stated position, it is not free to
SA for that map or chart. manoeuvre in the performance of
An area located between the 01 Jun 1981 its task without permission.
mounting area and the objective Related term(s): patrol.
area through which all or part of standard pattern / plan de pose 01 May 1963
the forces pass after mounting, réglementaire
for the purpose of refuelling, In land mine warfare, the agreed start point / point initial3
regrouping, training, inspection pattern to which mines are SP
and distribution of troops and normally laid. A well defined point on a route at
matériel. 01 Nov 1968 which a movement of vehicles
Related term(s): marshalling2; begins to be under the control of
mounting; objective area. standard route / route standard the commander of this
25 Sep 1998 In naval cooperation and movement.
guidance for shipping, a Notes:
staging area2 / zone d’étape2 preplanned single track 1. It is at this point that a column
SA connecting positions within the is formed by the successive
A general locality established for main shipping route. passing, at an appointed time, of
the concentration of troop units Related term(s): naval each of its elements.
and transient personnel between cooperation and guidance for 2. In addition to the principal start
movements over lines of shipping. point of a column, there may be
communications. 02 Mar 2007 secondary start points for its
25 Sep 1998 different elements.
standby state / état de veille 22 Jan 2010
STANAG The state of a land mine when all
Preferred term: NATO safety and arming delay devices state of readiness / état de
standardization agreement. have operated and the mine is préparation
awaiting an arming signal. defence readiness condition
standard day of supply / jour Related term(s): arming delay (obsolete)
standard d’approvisionnement device; arming pin; safety device. SOR
SDOS 09 May 2000 The readiness posture of a unit
The total amount of supplies for operations or exercises.
required for an average day stand fast / halte 30 Jan 2012
based on Standing Group NATO In artillery, the order at which all
rates and/or on national rates as action on the position ceases state of readiness - state 1 -
appropriate. immediately. safe / état de préparation non
Related term(s): combat day of 01 Mar 1982 amorcé (stade 1)
supply. The state of a demolition target in
01 Feb 1974 standing operating procedure / which charges are in place. The
instructions permanentes firing circuit may be in place, but
standardized product / produit standard operating procedure the detonators are not installed
normalisé (admitted) and the means of firing are not
A product that conforms to SOP connected.
specifications resulting from the A set of instructions covering Related term(s): charged
same or equivalent technical those features of operations demolition target; state of
requirements. NATO which lend themselves to a readiness - state 2 - armed.
standardized products are definite or standardized 01 Mar 1982
identified by a NATO code procedure without loss of
number. effectiveness. The procedure is state of readiness - state 2 -
Related term(s): acceptable applicable unless ordered armed / état de préparation
product; emergency substitute. otherwise. amorcé (stade 2)
01 Aug 1982 01 Jun 1984 The state of a demolition target in
which the demolition charges are
standard load / charge standing order / ordre in place, the firing and priming
standard permanent circuits are installed and
A load conforming to A promulgated order which complete, ready for immediate
predetermined dimensions, remains in force until amended or firing.
weight and balance and cancelled. Related term(s): charged
designated by a number or code. 01 Nov 1968 demolition target; state of
Related term(s): load. readiness - state 1 - safe.
22 Jun 2004 standing patrol / patrouille en 01 Mar 1981
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static air temperature / correctly oriented and mounted depuis le dépôt jusqu’à
température de l’air statique for stereoscopic viewing. l’objectif
The temperature at a point at rest 01 Sep 1969 The order and permutations of
relative to the ambient air. events involved in removing a
01 Jan 1980 stereoscopic cover / nuclear weapon from storage and
couverture stéréoscopique assembling, testing, transporting,
static marking / interférence Photographs taken with sufficient and delivering it on the target.
due à l’électricité statique overlap to permit complete 01 May 1963
Marks on photographic negatives stereoscopic examinations.
and other imagery caused by 01 Sep 1969 stocks / stock
unwanted discharges of static The quantity of supplies and
electricity. stereoscopic model / material on hand ready for use.
01 Dec 1974 représentation stéréoscopique Related term(s): basic stocks;
The mental impression of an area operational stocks; sustaining
static test load / charge or object seen as being in three stocks; theatre operational
d’épreuve statique dimensions when viewed stocks.
In sea operations, twice the safe stereoscopically on photographs. 01 Feb 1974
working load. 01 Sep 1969
Related term(s): safe working STOL aircraft
load. stereoscopic pair / couple Preferred term: short take-off and
01 Jul 1980 stéréoscopique landing aircraft.
Two photographs with sufficient
station time / heure de fin de overlap of detail to make possible STOVL aircraft
chargement stereoscopic examination of an Preferred term: short take-off and
In air transport operations, the object or an area common to vertical landing aircraft.
time at which crews, passengers, both.
and cargo are to be on board and 01 Sep 1969 stopway / prolongement d’arrêt
ready for the flight. A defined rectangular area on the
01 Sep 1981 sterilize / stérilisation ground at the end of a runway in
In naval mine warfare, to the direction of take-off
stay behind force / permanently render a mine designated and prepared by the
détachement de sûreté incapable of firing, by means of a competent authority as a suitable
A force which is left in position to device (e.g. sterilizer) within the area in which an aircraft can be
conduct a specified mission when mine. stopped in the case of an
the remainder of the force 01 Nov 1975 interrupted take-off. It must be
withdraws or retires from the capable of supporting aircraft of
area. sterilizer / dispositif de approximately 23 000
01 Aug 1976 stérilisation kilogrammes (50,000 lbs).
In mine warfare, a device 01 Mar 1981
stepped-up separation / included in mines to render the
séparation verticale mine permanently inoperative on storage life / durée limite de
The vertical separation in a expiration of a predetermined stockage
formation of aircraft measured time after laying. The length of time for which an
from an aircraft ahead upward to 01 Nov 1975 item of supply including
the next aircraft behind or in explosives, given specific storage
echelon. stick / groupe de saut conditions, may be expected to
01 Nov 1975 A number of paratroopers who remain serviceable and, if
jump from one aperture or door of relevant, safe.
step-up1 / bascule an aircraft during one run over a Related term(s): shelf life.
In land operations, a procedure drop zone. 01 Sep 1981
by which control is passed from 01 Mar 1982
an organization to an element of STOVL aircraft
that organization which has been stock control / contrôle de Preferred term: short take-off and
sent to a new location in order to stock vertical landing aircraft.
maintain continuity of control Process of maintaining inventory
during relocation(s) of that data on the quantity, location, stowage diagram / plan
organization. and condition of supplies and d’arrimage
01 Nov 1975 equipment due-in, on-hand and A scaled drawing included in the
due out, to determine quantities loading plan of a vessel for each
step-up2 / détachement de of material and equipment deck or platform showing the
bascule available and/or required for exact location of all cargo.
In land operations, the element of issue and to facilitate distribution 01 Dec 1979
an organization which is sent to and management of material.
carry out a step-up procedure. Related term(s): inventory straggler1 / isolé1
01 Nov 1975 control. Any personnel, vehicles, ships or
01 Nov 1968 aircraft which, without apparent
stereogram / stéréogramme purpose or assigned mission,
A stereoscopic set of stockpile to target sequence / become separated from their unit,
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01 Dec 1979 initiate the plan of campaign.


strategic warning / alerte
straggler2 / traînard 01 Nov 1968 stratégique
A ship separated from its convoy A notification that hostilities may
by more than 5 nautical miles, strategic concept / concept be imminent. This notification
through inability to keep up, and stratégique may occur at any time prior to the
unable to rejoin before dark, or The course of action accepted as initiation of hostilities.
over 10 nautical miles from its a result of the estimate of the Related term(s): tactical warning.
convoy whether or not it can strategic situation. It is a 01 Oct 1992
rejoin before dark. statement of what is to be done in
01 Mar 1979 broad terms sufficiently flexible to stream take-off / décollage en
permit its use in framing the série
strategic aeromedical military, diplomatic, economic, Aircraft taking off in trail/column
evacuation / évacuation psychological and other formation.
sanitaire aérienne stratégique measures which stem from it. 01 Jun 1965
That phase of evacuation which 11 Nov 1983
provides airlift for patients from strength / potentiel
overseas areas or from theatres of strategic intelligence / Related term(s): unit strength.
active operations, to the home renseignement stratégique 01 Jul 1970
base, to other NATO countries or Intelligence required for the
to a temporary safe area. formulation of policy, military strike / action de choc
Related term(s): tactical planning and the provision of An attack which is intended to
aeromedical evacuation. indications and warning at the inflict damage on, seize, or
09 Jul 1997 national and/or international destroy an objective.
levels. 01 May 1963
strategic air transport Related term(s): intelligence;
operations / opérations de operational intelligence; strategic strike photography /
transport aérien stratégique level; tactical intelligence. photographie de contrôle
The carriage of passengers and MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 d’attaque
cargo between theatres by Air photographs taken during an
means of: strategic level / niveau air strike.
a. scheduled service; stratégique 01 Apr 1971
b. special flight; The level at which a nation or
c. air logistic support; group of nations determines strip marker / repère
d. aeromedical evacuation. national or multinational security d’extrémité de rangée double
Related term(s): air transport objectives and deploys national, In land mine warfare, a marker,
operations; tactical air transport including military, resources to natural, artificial, or specially
operations. achieve them. installed, located at the start and
01 Sep 1969 Related term(s): strategic finish of a mine strip.
intelligence. Related term(s): gap marker; lane
strategic air warfare / guerre 15 Jan 2008 marker; minefield lane; row
aérienne stratégique marker.
Air operations designed to effect strategic mining / minage 01 Mar 1981
the progressive destruction and stratégique
disintegration of the enemy's war- A long term mining campaign strip plot / plot de bande photo
making capacity. designed to deny the enemy the A portion of a map or overlay on
01 Nov 1968 use of specific sea routes or sea which a number of photographs
areas. taken along a track is delineated
strategic command / 01 Nov 1975 without defining the outlines of
commandement stratégique individual prints.
SC strategic mobility / mobilité 01 Sep 1969
The command organization at the stratégique
highest level of the NATO military The capability to move forces and strip search / reconnaissance
command structure. their associated logistics in a sur axe
Note: There are two strategic timely and effective manner over Reconnaissance along a straight
commands, namely, Allied long distances. This could be line between two given reference
Command Operations and Allied between joint operations areas, points.
Command Transformation. between regions, or beyond 01 Mar 1981
Related term(s): NATO strategic NATO's area of responsibility.
commander. 17 Jan 2005 strong point / centre de
31 Jan 2014 résistance
strategic transport aircraft / A key point in a defensive
strategic concentration / avion de transport stratégique position, usually strongly fortified
concentration stratégique Aircraft designed primarily for the and heavily armed with automatic
The assembly of designated carriage of personnel and/or weapons, around which other
forces in areas from which it is cargo over long distances. positions are grouped for its
intended that operations of the Related term(s): transport protection.
assembled force shall begin so aircraft. Related term(s): key point.
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submarine notice surrounding submunition / sous-munition


structured message text / texte one or more submarines in Any munition that, to perform its
de message structuré transit, extending a designated task, separates from a parent
A message text composed of number of nautical miles ahead, munition.
paragraphs ordered in a specified astern and on each side of the Related term(s): cluster bomb
sequence, each paragraph planned track position of the unit; dispenser.
characterized by an identifier and submarine(s). 01 Nov 1985
containing information in free 16 Jul 1996
form. It is designed to facilitate subordinate-level plan / plan
manual handling and processing. submarine locator acoustic d’échelon subordonné
Related term(s): formatted beacon / balise acoustique de A plan developed by a
message text; free form message repérage de sous-marin subordinate command and
text. An electronic device, used by approved by the next superior
01 Jul 1987 submarines in distress, for level of command once the
emitting a repetitive sonic pulse relevant strategic command-level
sub-assembly / sous-ensemble underwater. plan has been approved by the
In logistics, a portion of an Related term(s): beacon. initiating authority.
assembly, consisting of two or 01 Feb 1988 01 Oct 2001
more parts, that can be
provisioned and replaced as an submarine movement advisory subsidiary landing /
entity. authority / autorité consultative débarquement secondaire
Related term(s): assembly; pour les mouvements de sous- In an amphibious operation, a
component; equipment; part. marins landing usually made outside the
01 Oct 1992 SMAA designated landing area, the
The authority who monitors purpose of which is to support the
submarine action area / zone movements of submarines and main landing.
d’action de sous-marins ships operating variable depth 01 Jul 1980
SAA sonar or towed arrays within his
A waterspace management area area of responsibility and advises subversion / subversion
that contains one or more friendly the submarine operating Action or a coordinated set of
submarines which are the only authorities and, if necessary, actions of any nature intended to
units that may use antisubmarine units concerned, of possible weaken the military, economic or
weapons within that area. mutual interference. political strength of an
Related term(s): antisubmarine 01 Jun 1984 established authority by
warfare; antisubmarine warfare undermining the morale, loyalty
free area; waterspace submarine notice / avis de or reliability of its members.
management. mouvement de sous-marins 14 Aug 2015
22 Jan 2010 SUBNOTE
A message report originated by a superimposed / en
submarine base / base de submarine operating authority superposition
sous-marins providing operational and A term used in fire planning to
A base providing logistic support movement instructions for indicate that an artillery unit is
for submarines. submarines in peace and war, augmenting fire on a target and
01 Nov 1968 including transit and patrol area its fire may be lifted from that
information. target by the authority implicit in
submarine exercise area 11 Nov 1983 its fire support role.
coordinator / coordonnateur 01 Aug 1974
des secteurs d’exercice pour submarine operating authority /
sous-marins autorité responsable de la mise supervised route / itinéraire
SEAC en oeuvre des sous-marins surveillé
An authority who publishes SUBOPAUTH In road traffic, a roadway over
permanently established national The naval commander exercising which limited control is exercised
submarine exercise areas and operational control of by means of traffic control posts,
lanes which have been agreed to submarines. traffic patrols or both. Movement
by the nations concerned. 11 Nov 1983 credit is required for its use by a
11 Nov 1983 column of vehicles or a vehicle of
submarine patrol area / zone de exceptional size or weight.
submarine haven / zone de patrouille de sous-marins Related term(s): route.
sécurité de sous-marins 09 May 2000
SPA
A specified sea area for A stationary area established to
submarine operations including: supplemental programmed
allow submarine operations
a. a submarine sanctuary unimpeded by submerged mutual interpretation report / compte
announced by the area, fleet or interference. rendu supplémentaire
equivalent commander; Related term(s): prevention of d’interprétation
b. an area reserved for mutual interference3; submarine SUPIR
submarine operations and action area; waterspace A standardized imagery
training in non-combat zones; management. interpretation report providing
and 16 Jul 1996 information, which has not
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reports, on significant targets forces which could interfere with Europe / Commandant
covered by the mission; or when the main attack; suprême des Forces alliées en
supplemental information is c. control ground whose Europe
required. occupation by the enemy will SACEUR
01 Sep 1981 hinder the main attack; or The NATO strategic commander
d. force the enemy to commit commanding Allied Command
supplementary facilities / reserves prematurely or in an Operations and responsible for
services supplémentaires indecisive area. the planning and execution of
Facilities required at a particular 11 Nov 1983 NATO operations.
location to provide a specified Related term(s): NATO strategic
minimum of support for supporting commander / commander; Supreme Allied
reinforcing forces, which exceed commandant en soutien Commander Transformation;
the facilities required to support A commander who provides a transformation.
in-place forces. supported commander with forces 31 Jan 2014
01 Nov 1994 or other support and/or who
develops a supporting plan. Supreme Allied Commander
supplies / ravitaillement Related term(s): supported Transformation / Commandant
All material and items used in the commander. suprême allié Transformation
equipment, support and 04 Oct 2000 SACT
maintenance of military forces. The NATO strategic commander
Related term(s): equipment. supporting fire / tir d’appui commanding Allied Command
01 Nov 1986 Fire delivered by supporting units Transformation and responsible
to assist or protect a unit in for the transformation of NATO
supplying ship / bâtiment combat. military capabilities over the full
ravitailleur1 Related term(s): close supporting range of Alliance military
The ship in a replenishment unit fire; deep supporting fire; direct missions.
that provides the personnel supporting fire; fire3. Related term(s): NATO strategic
and/or supplies to be transferred. 01 Nov 1968 commander; Supreme Allied
01 Sep 1981 Commander Europe;
supporting operations / transformation.
supply management opérations d’appui 31 Jan 2014
Preferred term: inventory control. In amphibious operations, those
operations conducted by forces surface code
support / appui other than those assigned to the Preferred term: panel code.
The action of a force, or portion amphibious task force. They are
thereof, which aids, protects, ordered by higher authority at the surface-to-air missile / missile
complements, or sustains any request of the amphibious task surface-air
other force. force commander and normally
SAM
Related term(s): cross-servicing; are conducted outside the area
A surface-launched missile for
close support; mutual support. for which the amphibious task
use against air targets.
01 Nov 1968 force commander is responsible
Related term(s): missile.
at the time of their execution.
26 Aug 2009
supported commander / 01 Mar 1982
commandant bénéficiaire surface-to-surface missile /
A commander having primary suppression fire / tir de
missile surface-surface
responsibility for all aspects of a suppression
Fire that degrades the SSM
task assigned by a higher NATO A surface-launched missile for
military authority and who performance of a target below the
level needed to fulfil its mission. use against surface targets.
receives forces or other support Related term(s): missile.
from one or more supporting Suppression is usually only
effective for the duration of the 26 Aug 2009
commanders.
Related term(s): supporting fire.
Related term(s): neutralization surface zero (obsolete)
commander.
fire. SZ (obsolete)
04 Oct 2000
17 Jan 2005 Preferred term: ground zero.
supporting arms coordination
suppression of enemy air surf zone / zone de déferlement
centre
defences / mise hors de The sea area from where waves
SACC
combat des moyens de start to break up, to the waterline.
Preferred term: fire support 14 Oct 2002
coordination centre. défense aérienne ennemis
SEAD
That activity which neutralizes, surprise dosage attack /
supporting attack / attaque
temporarily degrades or destroys attaque à dose surprise
d’appui A chemical operation which
An offensive operation carried out enemy air defences by a
destructive and/or disruptive establishes on target a dosage
in conjunction with a main attack sufficient to produce the desired
and designed to achieve one or means.
18 Dec 1997 casualties before the troops can
more of the following: mask or otherwise protect
a. deceive the enemy; themselves.
b. destroy or pin down enemy Supreme Allied Commander

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11 Nov 1983 can continue to deliver for an 11 Nov 1983


indefinite length of time without
surveillance / surveillance seriously overheating
The systematic observation of 01 Aug 1973
aerospace, surface or subsurface
areas, places, persons, or things, sustaining stocks / stocks
by visual, aural, electronic, d’entretien
photographic, or other means. Stocks to support the execution
Related term(s): air surveillance; of approved operational plans
battlefield surveillance; beyond the initial predetermined
countersurveillance; sea period covered by basic stocks
surveillance. until resupply is available for
01 Apr 1971 support of continued operations.
Related term(s): basic stocks;
susceptibility / susceptibilité operational stocks; theatre
The vulnerability of a target operational stocks; stocks.
audience to particular forms of 01 Feb 1988
psychological operations
approach. sweeper track
01 Dec 1976 Preferred term: hunter track.

suspect / suspect sweep jamming / brouillage par


In identification, the designation balayage
given to a track, object or entity A narrow band of jamming that is
whose characteristics, behaviour swept back and forth over a
or origin indicate that it is a relatively wide operating band of
potential threat to friendly forces. frequencies.
Related term(s): friend; hostile; Related term(s): barrage jamming;
identification; neutral; unknown. electronic countermeasures;
30 Jan 2012 electronic jamming; jamming;
spot jamming.
suspension equipment / 01 Aug 1973
système d’emport
All aircraft devices such as racks, swept path / intercept
adapters, missile launchers, mécanique
pylons, used for carriage, In naval mine warfare, the width
employment and jettison of of the lane swept by the
aircraft stores. mechanical sweep at all depths
01 Mar 1981 less than the sweep depth.
01 Mar 1977
suspension strop / raccord
d’élingue switch horn / antenne
A length of webbing or wire rope interrupteur
between the helicopters and In naval mine warfare, a switch in
cargo sling. a mine operated by a projecting
01 Sep 1969 spike.
Related term(s): horn.
sustainability / soutenabilité 01 Aug 1976
The ability of a force to maintain
the necessary level of combat sympathetic detonation /
power for the duration required to détonation par influence
achieve its objectives. Detonation of a charge by
Related term(s): logistic exploding another charge
sustainment adjacent to it.
01 Feb 1989 01 Dec 1977

sustained attrition minefield / synchronous sights


champ de mines d’attrition Preferred term: tachometric
entretenu sights.
In naval mine warfare, a minefield
which is replenished to maintain synthetic exercise / exercice
its danger to the enemy in the synthétique
face of counter-measures. SYNEX
Related term(s): minefield2.
An exercise in which enemy
01 Nov 1975 and/or friendly forces are
generated, displayed and moved
sustained rate of fire / cadence by electronic or other means on
normale de tir simulators, radar scopes or other
Actual rate of fire that a weapon training devices.

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table of organization and tactique provide continuous bearing and


equipment / tableau d'effectifs TACP slant range to a selected station.
et de dotation A subordinate operational The term is derived from tactical
TO&E component of a tactical air control air navigation.
TOE (admitted) system designed to provide air 01 Feb 1974
establishment² (admitted) liaison to land forces and for the
A document setting out the control of aircraft. tactical air operation /
mission and statements of Related term(s): tactical air opération aérienne tactique
functions as well as the control centre. The employment of air power in
authorized numbers of personnel 01 Aug 1982 coordination with ground or naval
and/or amount of major forces to:
equipment in an organization. tactical air control system / a. attain and maintain air
14 Aug 2015 système de contrôle aérien superiority;
tactique b. prevent movement of enemy
taboo frequency / fréquence TACS forces into and within the combat
taboue The organization and equipment zone and to seek out and destroy
A friendly frequency on which necessary to plan, direct, and these forces and their supporting
jamming or other intentional control tactical air operations and installations; and
inteference is prohibited. to coordinate air operations with c. assist ground or naval forces in
02 May 1995 other Services. It is composed of achieving their objectives by
control agencies and combined and/or joint operations.
communications-electronics 04 Oct 2000
tachometric sights / viseur
tachymétrique facilities which provide the means
for centralized control and tactical air support / appui
synchronous sights
decentralized execution of aérien tactique
Sighting systems which
missions. Air operations carried out in
automatically release the bomb at
Related term(s): tactical air coordination with surface force
the correct bombing angle by
control centre. and which directly assist land or
maintaining the sight line on the
01 Dec 1974 maritime operations.
target, thus determining the
Related term(s): close air support;
speed relative to the target and in
tactical air controller / immediate air support; indirect air
some cases the track through the
contrôleur aérien tactique support; on-call mission;
target.
Related term(s): angular velocity The officer in charge of all preplanned air support.
sights; bomb sighting system; operations of the tactical air 01 Jul 1973
vector sights. control centre. He is responsible
01 Dec 1976 to the tactical air commander for tactical air transport operations
the control of all aircraft and air / opérations de transport aérien
tactical aeromedical evacuation warning facilities within his area tactique
/ évacuation sanitaire aérienne of responsibility. The carriage of passengers and
tactique Related term(s): air control; cargo within a theatre by means
tactical air control centre; air of:
That phase of evacuation which
controller. a. airborne operations; parachute
provides airlift for patients from the
01 Nov 1968 assault, helicopterborne assault,
combat zone to points outside the
air landing;
combat zone, and between points
tactical air doctrine / doctrine b. air logistic support;
within the communication zone.
tactique aérienne c. special missions;
Related term(s): strategic
Fundamental principles designed d. aeromedical evacuation
aeromedical evacuation.
to provide guidance for the missions.
09 Jul 1997
employment of air power in Related term(s): air transport
tactical air control centre / tactical air operations to attain operations; strategic air transport
centre de contrôle aérien established objectives. operations.
01 Nov 1980 01 Nov 1968
tactique
TACC
tactical air force / force tactical call sign / indicatif
The principal air operations
installation (land or ship based) aérienne tactique d’appel tactique
from which all aircraft and air An air force charged with carrying A call sign which identifies a
warning functions of tactical air out tactical air operations in tactical command or tactical
operations are controlled. coordination with ground or naval communication facility.
Related term(s): air control; forces. Related term(s): call sign;
tactical air controller; tactical air 01 Nov 1968 collective call sign; indefinite call
control party; tactical air control sign; international call sign; net
system. tactical air navigation / call sign; visual call sign; voice
01 Nov 1968 navigation aérienne tactique call sign.
tacan 01 Nov 1968
tactical air control party / An ultra-high frequency electronic
air navigation system, able to tactical command /
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commandement tactique 01 Jul 1980 tactical warning / alerte


TACOM tactique
The authority delegated to a tactical mining / mouillage A notification that a local enemy
commander to assign tasks to tactique de mines attack is imminent. This
forces under his command for the In naval mine warfare, mining notification may occur at any time
accomplishment of the mission designed to influence a specific from the indication of a probable
assigned by higher authority. operation or to counter a known attack until just prior to the target
01 Sep 1974 or presumed tactical aim of the being struck or engaged.
enemy. Implicit in tactical mining Related term(s): strategic
tactical concept / concept is a limited period of effectiveness warning.
tactique of the minefield. 01 Feb 1974
A statement, in broad outline, 01 Dec 1976
which provides a common basis tail hook
for future development of tactical tactical range / champ de tir Preferred term: aircraft arresting
doctrine. tactique hook.
01 Aug 1976 A range in which realistic targets
are in use and a certain freedom takedown / abordage
tactical control / contrôle of manoeuvre is allowed. The insertion of specially trained
tactique 01 Mar 1982 forces onto a vessel to compel the
TACON master to submit to a search by a
The detailed and, usually, local tactical security / sûreté2 boarding party.
direction and control of In operations, the measures 14 Oct 2002
movements or manoeuvres necessary to deny information to
necessary to accomplish the enemy and to ensure that a tan alt
missions or tasks assigned. force retains its freedom of action Preferred term: shadow factor.
Related term(s): administrative and is warned or protected
control; command1; full command; against an unexpected encounter target1 / objectif2
functional command; operational with the enemy or an attack. The object of a particular action,
command; operational control. Related term(s): for example a geographic area, a
01 Oct 2001 countersurveillance; operations complex, an installation, a force,
security; physical security; equipment, an individual, a group
tactical intelligence / security1,2. or a system, planned for capture,
renseignement tactique 01 Nov 1991 exploitation, neutralization or
Intelligence required for the destruction by military forces.
planning and execution of tactical sub-concept / sous- Related term(s): objective1.
operations at the tactical level. concept tactique 06 Jan 2006
Related term(s): intelligence; A statement, in broad outline, for
operational intelligence; strategic a specific field of military target2 / objectif3
intelligence; tactical level. capability within a tactical concept In intelligence usage, a country,
MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 which provides a common basis area, installation, agency or
both for equipment and weapon person against which intelligence
tactical level / niveau tactique system development and for activities are directed.
The level at which activities, future development of tactical 06 Jan 2006
battles and engagements are doctrine
planned and executed to 01 Jan 1983 target3 / objectif4
accomplish military objectives In artillery, an area designated
assigned to tactical formations tactical track / piste tactique and numbered for future firing.
and units. The representation of a moving 06 Jan 2006
15 Jan 2008 object in terms of its position,
course, velocity and general target4 / coup au but
tactical loading characteristics. The information is In artillery and naval fire support, a
Preferred term: unit loading. usually correlated from different term indicating that the target has
sources. been hit.
tactical locality / zone d’intérêt 09 Jan 1996 06 Jan 2006
tactique
An area of terrain which, because tactical transport aircraft / target acquisition / acquisition
of its location or features, aéronef de transport tactique d’objectif
possesses a tactical significance Aircraft designed primarily for the The detection, identification, and
in the particular circumstances carriage of personnel and/or location of a target in sufficient
existing at a particular time. cargo over short or medium detail to permit the effective
01 Nov 1968 distances. employment of weapons.
Related term(s): long-range Related term(s): target analysis.
tactical minefield / champ de transport aircraft; medium-range 01 Sep 1971
mines de manoeuvre transport aircraft; short-range
A minefield which is part of a transport aircraft; strategic target allocation / affectation
formation obstacle plan and is transport aircraft; transport des objectifs
laid to delay, channel or break up aircraft. In air defence, the process,
an enemy advance. 01 Sep 1969 following weapon assignment, of
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area to a specific surface-to-air multiple targets are present. suspected targets maintained by
missile unit or interceptor aircraft. 01 Sep 1969 any echelon for information and
01 Sep 1974 fire support planning purposes.
target dossier / dossier 01 Jul 1980
target analysis / analyse d’objectifs1
d’objectifs A file of assembled target target number / numéro de
An examination of potential intelligence about a specific référence de l’objectif
targets to determine military geographic area. The reference number given to
importance, priority of attack, and 01 Nov 1968 the target by the fire control unit.
weapons required to obtain a 01 Jan 1966
desired level of damage or target folder / dossier
casualties. d’objectifs² target of opportunity / objectif
Related term(s): target A folder containing target inopiné
acquisition. intelligence and related materials opportunity target
01 May 1965 prepared for planning and TOO
executing action against a A target which appears during
target approach point / point specific target. combat and which can be
d’orientation (air) 01 Nov 1968 reached by ground fire, naval fire,
initial point or aircraft fire, and against which
IP target grid / grille d’objectif fire has not been scheduled.
In air transport operations, a Device for converting the 01 Jan 1968
navigational check-point over observer's target locations and
which the final turn into the drop corrections with respect to the target overlay / calque
zone/landing zone is made. observer target line to target d’objectifs
01 Jun 1966 locations and corrections with A transparent sheet which, when
respect to the gun target line. superimposed on a particular
target audience / audience- 01 May 1963 chart, map, drawing, tracing or
cible other representation, depicts
An individual or group selected target illustration print / target locations and designations.
for influence or attack by means photographie d’objectif The target overlay may also show
of psychological operations. A single contact print or enlarged boundaries between manoeuvre
01 Jan 1973 portion of a selected area from a elements, objectives and friendly
single print, providing the best forward dispositions.
target complex / complexe available illustration of a specific 01 Aug 1973
d’objectifs installation or pin-point target.
A geographically integrated series 01 Sep 1969 target range
of target concentrations. Preferred term: range2.
Related term(s): target target information sheet / fiche
concentration. de renseignements sur target signature1 / signature
01 Nov 1968 l’objectif d’un objectif1
Brief description of the target, The characteristic pattern of a
target concentration / completing the "descriptive target target displayed by detection and
concentration d’objectifs data". It should include technical identification equipment.
A grouping of geographically and physical characteristics, 01 Jun 1978
proximate targets. details on exact location,
Related term(s): target complex. disposition, importance, and target signature2 / signature
01 Feb 1974 possible obstacles for an aircraft d’un objectif2
flying at low altitudes. In naval mine warfare, the
target date / date d’exécution 01 Jun 1964 variation in the influence field
The date on which it is desired produced by the passage of a
that an action be accomplished or targeting / choix des objectifs ship or sweep.
initiated. et des moyens de traitement 01 Jun 1978
14 Aug 2015 The process of selecting and
prioritizing targets and matching target status board / tableau de
target description the appropriate response to them, situation d’objectifs
Preferred term: description of taking into account operational A wall chart maintained by the air
target. requirements and capabilities. intelligence division of the joint
15 Jan 2008 operations centre. It includes
target designation / désignation target lists, locations, priority, and
d’objectif target intelligence / status of action taken. It may also
The act of assigning a target to a renseignement sur l’objectif include recommended armament
weapon system. Intelligence, derived from any and fusing for destruction.
01 Oct 2001 source, that is used for targeting 01 Nov 1968
purposes.
target discrimination / MCJSB, 31 Oct 2013 target system / système
discrimination des objectifs d’objectifs
The ability of a surveillance or target list / liste d’objectifs All the targets situated in a
guidance system to identify or list of targets particular geographic area and
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01 Nov 1968 A technical operation to render


tattletale / commère equipment temporarily unusable.
task force1/ force In naval operations, a unit Related term(s): demolition;
opérationnelle1 maintaining contact with a target uncharged demolition target.
TF from a position which enables it to 04 Oct 2000
A temporary grouping of units, pass targeting information to
under one commander, formed for other units. technical specification /
the purpose of carrying out a 01 Oct 2001 spécification technique
specific operation or mission. A detailed description of technical
06 Jan 2006 taxiway / voie de circulation requirements stated in terms
A defined path on a land suitable to form the basis for the
task force2/ force aerodrome established for the actual design development and
opérationnelle2 taxiing of aircraft and intended to production processes of an item
TF provide a link between one part of having the qualities specified in
A semi-permanent organization of the aerodrome and another. the operational characteristics.
units, under one commander, ICAO Related term(s): operational
formed for the purpose of carrying 06 Jan 2006 characteristics.
out a continuing specific task. 01 Nov 1968
06 Jan 2006 T-day / jour T
The day on which transfer of telebrief / transmetteur d’ordres
task force3/ force authority takes place or is due to Direct telephone communications
opérationnelle3 take place. between an air controller and the
TF Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- crews in their aircraft on the
A component of a fleet organized day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; H- ground.
by the commander of a task fleet hour; L-hour; M-day; P-hour, T- 18 Dec 1997
or higher authority for the hour, Y-hour.
accomplishment of a specific task 26 Aug 2009 telecommunication1 /
or tasks. télécommunication1
06 Jan 2006 technical analysis / analyse Communication by wire, radio,
technique optical or other electromagnetic
tasking / attribution des In imagery interpretation, the systems.
missions precise description of details 21 Jan 2004
The process of translating the appearing on imagery.
allocation into orders, and 01 Mar 1982 telecommunication2 /
passing these orders to the units télécommunication2
involved. Each order normally technical intelligence / Any transmission, emission or
contains sufficient detailed renseignement technique reception of signals representing
instructions to enable the Intelligence concerning foreign signs, writing, images and sounds
executing agency to accomplish technological developments, and or information of any nature by
the mission successfully. the performance and operational wire, radio, optical or other
01 Oct 1978 capabilities of foreign materiel, electromagnetic systems.
which have or may eventually 21 Jan 2004
tasking authority1 / autorité de have a practical application for
tutelle military purposes. temporary cemetery / cimetière
TA 01 Aug 1979 temporaire
In NATO standardization, a senior A cemetery for the purpose of:
committee that has the remit to technical material1 / matériel a. The initial burial of the remains
validate standardization technique1 if the circumstances permit; or
objectives or standardization In intelligence, equipment, b. The re-burial of remains
proposals, to establish the related matériel, systems and exhumed from an emergency
standardization tasks and to procedures, technical burial.
produce, endorse and maintain developments and capabilities 01 Jun 1959
the resulting NATO intended for operational activities,
standardization documents. from which intelligence may be temporary civilian personnel /
Note: A tasking authority may derived personnel civil temporaire
delegate its remit to a 25 Sep 1998 TCP
subordinate body, which then Civilian personnel engaged from
becomes a delegated tasking technical material2 / matériel among nationals of the members
authority. technique2 of the Alliance either to replace
CS, 22 Oct 2010 In signals intelligence, data NATO international civilian staff
concerning cryptographic systems, who are temporarily absent or to
tasking authority2 / autorité communication systems, undertake tasks, temporarily in
responsable procedures and methods, signal excess of the international
TA characteristics, equipment and manpower ceiling.
In NATO operations, the authority procedures. 18 Feb 2015
of an organization or individual to 25 Sep 1998
task assets, resources or terminal control area / zone de
personnel. technical neutralization / contrôle terminale
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established at the confluence of within the selected height in a TI


Air Traffic Service routes in the vertical plane through the flight Imagery produced by sensing and
vicinity of one or more major vector. This system differs from recording the thermal energy
aerodromes. terrain following in that the aircraft emitted or reflected from the
Related term(s): air control; need not descend into a valley to objects which are imaged.
airway; control area; control zone; follow the ground contour. 01 Jul 1973
controlled airspace. 01 Jan 1973
01 Jan 1973 thermal radiation /
terrain flight / vol tactique rayonnement thermique1
terminal guidance / guidage de Flight close to the earth's surface heat radiation (admitted)
fin de trajectoire during which airspeed, height The energy radiated by solids,
The guidance applied to a missile and/or altitude are adapted to the liquids or gases in the form of
between midcourse guidance and contours and cover of the ground electromagnetic waves as a result
its arrival in the vicinity of the in order to avoid enemy detection of their temperature.
target. and fire. 26 Aug 2009
01 Jan 1973 01 Jun 1984
thermal shadow / ombre
terminal velocity1 / vitesse terrain following system / thermique
limite fonction "suivi du terrain" The tone contrast difference of
Hypothetical maximum speed a A system which provides the pilot infrared linescan imagery which is
body could attain along a or autopilot of an aircraft with caused by a thermal gradient
specified flight path under given climb or dive signals such that the which persists as a result of a
conditions of weight and thrust if aircraft will maintain as closely as shadow of an object which has
diving through an unlimited possible, a selected height above been moved.
distance in air of specified a ground contour in a vertical 01 Dec 1976
uniform density. plane through the flight vector.
01 Nov 1968 01 Feb 1974 thermal X-rays / rayonnement
thermique2
terminal velocity2 / vitesse terrorism / terrorisme The electromagnetic radiation,
terminale The unlawful use or threatened mainly in the soft (low-energy) X-
Remaining speed of a projectile use of force or violence against ray region, emitted by the debris
at the point in its downward path individuals or property in an of a nuclear weapon by virtue of
where it is level with the muzzle of attempt to coerce or intimidate its extremely high temperature.
the weapon. governments or societies to 01 Sep 1981
01 Nov 1968 achieve political, religious or
ideological objectives. thermonuclear /
terrain analysis / analyse du 31 Jan 2014 thermonucléaire
terrain An adjective referring to the
The collection, analysis, test depth / immersion process (or processes) in which
evaluation and interpretation of d’épreuve very high temperatures are used
geographic information on the The depth of which the submarine to bring about the fusion of light
natural and man-made features of is tested by actual or simulated nuclei, with the accompanying
the terrain, combined with other submergence. liberation of energy.
relevant factors, to predict the 01 Sep 1981 01 Nov 1968
effect of the terrain on military
operations. theatre operational stocks / thermonuclear weapon / arme
01 Nov 1990 stocks opérationnels du thermonucléaire
théâtre hydrogen bomb
terrain avoidance system / Operational stocks normally held A weapon in which very high
fonction "évitement du sol" in a theatre to support that temperatures are used to bring
A system which provides the pilot theatre. about the fusion of light nuclei
or navigator of an aircraft with a Related term(s): basic stocks; such as those of hydrogen
situation display of the ground or operational stocks; sustaining isotopes (e.g., deuterium and
obstacles which project above stocks; stocks. tritium) with the accompanying
either a horizontal plane through 01 Aug 1973 release of energy. The high
the aircraft or a plane parallel to temperatures required are
it, so that the pilot can manoeuvre thermal exposure / effet obtained by means of fission.
the aircraft to avoid the thermique 1 Nov 1968
obstruction. The total normal component of
01 Feb 1974 thermal radiation striking a given thorough decontamination
surface throughout the course of (preferred) / décontamination
terrain clearance system / a detonation; expressed in approfondie
fonction "découpe" calories per square centimetre thorough decon (admitted)
A system which provides the pilot, and/or megajoules per square Decontamination carried out in
or autopilot, of an aircraft with metre. order to permit the partial or total
climb or dive signals such that the 01 Aug 1979 removal of individual protective
aircraft will maintain a selected equipment, with the aim of
height over flat ground and clear thermal imagery / imagerie restoring operational tempo.
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Related term(s): angle of from the detonation of a nuclear


T-hour / heure T depression2; roll2. weapon, or from the explosion of
The time at which transfer of 01 Mar 1979 a given quantity of fissionable
authority takes place or is due to material, in terms of the amount
take place. time fuze / fusée à temps of TNT (Trinitrotoluene) which
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E- A fuze which contains a could release the same amount
day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; H- graduated time element to of energy when exploded.
hour; L-hour; M-day; P-hour, Y- regulate the time interval after 01 May 1963
hour. which the fuze will function.
26 Aug 2009 Related term(s): fuze. tone / ton
01 Nov 1968 Each distinguishable shade
threat-oriented munitions / variation from black to white on
stocks de munitions time of flight / durée de trajet imagery.
proportionnels à la menace In artillery and naval fire support, 01 Feb 1974
In stockpile planning, munitions the time in seconds from the
intended to neutralize a finite instant a weapon is fired, tonedown / atténuation3
assessed threat and for which the launched, or released from the In camouflage and concealment,
total requirement is determined delivery vehicle or weapons the process of making an object
by an agreed mathematical system to the instant it strikes or of surface less conspicuous by
model. detonates. reducing its contrast to the
Related term(s): level-of-effort 01 Aug 1976 surroundings and/or background.
munitions. 01 Nov 1991
01 Feb 1988 time on target1 / heure sur
l’objectif1 topographic base
threshold / seuil TOT Preferred term: chart base.
The beginning of that portion of Time at which aircraft are
the runway usable for landing. scheduled to attack or torpedo defence net / filet pare-
01 Dec 1976 photograph a target. torpille
01 Jul 1987 A net employed to close an inner
tie down / arrimage harbour to torpedoes fired from
lashing time on target 2/ heure sur seaward or to protect an
The fastening or securing of a l’objectif2 individual ship at anchor or
load to its carrier by use of ropes, TOT underway.
cables or other means to prevent In other than air operations, the 01 May 1963
shifting during transport. Also time of the first weapons effect on
used (as a noun) to describe the the target groups. total dosage attack / attaque à
material employed to secure a 01 Jul 1987 dose totale
load. A chemical operation which does
01 Dec 1974 time on target3 / heure sur not involve time limit within which
l’objectif3 to produce the required toxic
tie down diagram / schéma TOT level.
d’arrimage In coordinated maritime 01 Nov 1985
A drawing indicating the operations, the time of arrival of
prescribed method of securing a the first warhead in a specified total pressure / pression totale
particular item of cargo within a target area. The sum of dynamic and static
specific type of vehicle. 01 Jul 1987 pressures.
01 Sep 1969 01 Aug 1979
time slot / créneau
tie down point / point slot (admitted) touchdown / posé2
d’arrimage A period of time during which The contact, or moment of
lashing point certain activities take place or are contact, of an aircraft or
An attachment point provided on governed by specific regulations. spacecraft with the landing
or within a vehicle for securing 14 Aug 2015 surface.
cargo. 01 Jan 1973
01 Nov 1968 tip
Preferred term: pitch2. touchdown zone1 / zone de
tie down point pattern / plan de posé1
soute titling strip / donnée de For fixed-wing aircraft, the first
The pattern of tie down points marquage 3,000 feet or 1,000 metres of
within a vehicle. The information added to runway beginning at the
01 Nov 1968 negatives and/or positives, in threshold.
accordance with regulations to Related term(s): aerodrome.
tilt identify and provide reference 06 Jan 2006
Preferred term: roll2. information.
01 Sep 1969 touchdown zone2 / zone de
tilt angle / angle d’inclinaison2 posé2
The angle between the optical TNT equivalent / équivalence For rotary-wing and vectored-
axis of an air camera and the TNT thrust aircraft, the portion of the
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landing. or other means. traffic control police / police de


Related term(s): aerodrome. 01 Jan 1973 la circulation
06 Jan 2006 Any personnel ordered by a
track production / production military commander and/or by a
track1, v. / suivre des pistes civil authority to facilitate the
To display or record the A function of a surveillance movement of traffic and to
successive positions of a moving organization in which the active prevent and/or report any breach
object. and passive radar inputs are of road traffic regulations.
18 Feb 1998 correlated into coherent position 04 Oct 2000
reports, together with historical
track2, v. / acquérir positions, identity, height, traffic density / densité du trafic
To lock on to a point of radiation strength and direction. The average number of vehicles
and obtain guidance therefrom. 01 Dec 1974 that occupy one mile or one
Related term(s): lock-on. kilometre of road space,
18 Feb 1998 track production area / zone de expressed in vehicles per mile or
production des pistes per kilometre.
track3, v. / poursuivre TPA 01 Nov 1968
To keep a gun properly aimed, or An area in which tracks are
to point continuously a target- produced by one radar station. traffic flow / débit d’itinéraire
locating instrument at a moving 01 Aug 1973 The total number of vehicles
target. passing a given point in a given
18 Feb 1998 track symbology / symboles de time. Traffic flow is expressed as
piste vehicles per hour.
track4, n. / axe de passage Symbols used to display tracks 01 Sep 1969
In air photographic on a data display console or other
reconnaissance, the prescribed display device. trail / traînée de bombardement
ground path over which an air 01 Aug 1973 The manner in which a bomb
vehicle moves during the trails behind the aircraft from
execution of its mission. track telling / transfert de which it has been released,
18 Feb 1998 piste(s)2 assuming the aircraft does not
The process of communicating air change its velocity after the
track5, n. / trace surveillance and tactical data release of the bomb.
A mark left on the ground by the information between command 01 Nov 1975
passage or presence of a person and control systems or between
or object. facilities within the systems. trailer aircraft / avion suiveur
18 Feb 1998 Telling may be classified into the shadow
following types: Aircraft which are following and
track6, n. / chenille a. Back tell - The transfer of keeping under surveillance a
One of two endless belts on information from a higher to a designated airborne contact.
which a full-track or half-track lower echelon of command. Related term(s): shadower.
vehicle runs. b. Cross tell - The transfer of 01 Feb 1974
18 Feb 1998 information between facilities at
the same operational level. trail formation / formation en
track7, n. / route c. Forward tell - The transfer of ligne
The projection on the surface of information to a higher level of A formation in which all aircraft
the earth of the path of a command. are in single file, each directly
spacecraft, aircraft or ship, the d. Overlap tell - The transfer of behind the other.
direction of which path at any information to an adjacent facility Related term(s): column
point is usually expressed in concerning tracks detected in the formation; transport stream.
degrees from North (true, adjacent facility's area of 01 Nov 1977
magnetic, or grid). responsibility.
18 Feb 1998 e. Relateral tell - The relay of train path / marche
information between facilities In railway terminology, the timing
track8,n. / chemin de guidage through the use of a third facility. of a possible movement of a train
A metal part forming a path for a This type of telling is appropriate along a given route. All the train
moving object. between automated facilities in a paths on a given route constitute
18 Feb 1998 degraded communication a time table.
environment. 01 Mar 1981
track handover / transfert de 01 Dec 1974
piste(s)1 transfer loader / chariot de
In air defence, the process of trafficability / aptitude à la transbordement
transferring the responsibility for circulation A wheeled or tracked vehicle with
production of a track from one Capability of terrain to bear traffic. a platform capable of vertical and
track production area to another. It refers to the extent to which the horizontal adjustment used in the
01 Sep 1974 terrain will permit continued loading and unloading of aircraft,
movement of any and/or all types ships, or other vehicles.
tracking / poursuite2 of traffic. 01 Nov 1968
Precise and continuous position- 01 Apr 1971
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TOA or surface forces. Related term(s): payload 2.
Within NATO, an action by which 22 Jun 2004 01 Sep 1981
a member nation or NATO
Command gives operational transit route2 / route du large transport stream / courant
command or control of In maritime operations, a sea aérien
designated forces to a NATO route that crosses open waters Transport aircraft flying in single
Command. normally joining two coastal file, either in formation or singly,
09 Jan 1996 routes. at defined intervals.
Related term(s): transit route1. Related term(s): column
transformation / transformation 22 Jun 2004 formation; trail formation.
A continuous and proactive 01 Mar 1991
process of developing and transonic / transsonique
integrating innovative concepts, Of or pertaining to the speed of a trans-shipment point / point de
doctrine and capabilities to body in a surrounding fluid when transbordement2
improve the effectiveness and the relative speed of the fluid is A location where material is
interoperability of military forces. subsonic in some places and transferred between vehicles.
Related term(s): Supreme Allied supersonic in others. This is Related term(s): navigation head;
Commander Transformation. encountered when passing from railhead.
31 Jan 2014 subsonic to supersonic speed 04 Oct 2000
and vice versa.
transient / isolé2 Related term(s): speed of sound. traverse1 / pointer en direction
draftee 01 Aug 1979 To turn a weapon to the right or
holdee left on its mount.
An individual awaiting orders, transparency / épreuve 01 Dec 1974
transport, eat, at a post or station transparente
to which he is not attached or An image fixed on a clear base by traverse2 / cheminement
assigned. means of a photographic, graphique
01 Mar 1979 printing, chemical or other A method of surveying in which
process, especially adaptable for lengths and directions of lines
transit bearing / relèvement en viewing by transmitted light. between points on the earth are
transit Related term(s): diapositive; obtained or from field
A bearing determined by nothing plate2. measurements, and used in
the time at which two features on 01 Mar 1981 determining positions of the
the earth's surface have the same points.
relative bearing. transponder / transpondeur Related term(s): ground control.
01 Aug 1976 A receiver-transmitter which will 01 Dec 1974
generate a reply signal upon
transition altitude / altitude de proper interrogation. traverse level / altitude de
transition Related term(s): responsor. transit
The altitude at or below which the 01 Jul 1973 That vertical displacement above
vertical position of an aircraft is low level air defence systems,
controlled by reference to altitude. transport aircraft / aéronef de expressed both as height and
Related term(s): altitude; transport altitude, at which aircraft can
transition level. Aircraft designed primarily for the cross the area.
01 Mar 1982 carriage of personnel and/or 01 Mar 1981
cargo. Transport aircraft may be
transition layer / couche de classed according to range, as triage1 / triage1
follows: sorting
transition
a. Short-range - Not to exceed 1 The evaluation and classification
The airspace between the
200 nautical miles at normal of wounded for purposes of
transition altitude and the
cruising conditions (2222 km). treatment and evacuation. It
transition level.
b. Medium-range - Between 1 200 consists of the immediate sorting
01 Jan 1973
and 3 500 nautical miles at of patients according to type and
normal cruising conditions (2222 seriousness of injury, and
transition level / niveau de and 6482 km).
transition likehood of survival, and the
c. Long-range - Exceeds 3 500 establishment of priority for
The lowest flight level available nautical miles at normal cruising
for use above the transition treatment and evacuation to
conditions (6482 km). assure medical care of the
altitude. Related term(s): strategic
Related term(s): altitude; greatest benefit to the largest
transport aircraft; tactical number.
transition altitude. transport aircraft.
01 Apr 1971 01 Nov 1977
01 Feb 1974

transit route1 / route de transit triage2 /triage2


transport capacity / capacité de sorting
TR transport
In air operations, a temporary air In battlefield maintenance, the
The number of persons, weight or evaluation and classification of
corridor of defined dimensions volume of the load which can be
established in the forward area to equipment by a maintenance unit
carried by means of transport for further action.
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13 Dec 1999 A change in the azimuth of a


great circle from one meridian to turning movement /
triangulation station / station another. mouvement tournant
de triangulation Related term(s): convergence. A variation of the envelopment in
trig point 01 Aug 1973 which the attacking force passes
A point on the earth, the position around or over the enemy's
of which is determined by true horizon1 / horizon vrai principal defensive positions to
triangulation. The boundary of a horizontal secure objectives deep in the
01 Feb 1974 plane passing through a point of enemy's rear to force the enemy
vision. to abandon his position or divert
tri-camera photography / 01 Dec 1974 major forces to meet the threat.
faisceau de trois Related term(s): envelopment.
photographies true horizon2 / horizon 01 Aug 1976
Photography obtained by théorique
simultaneous exposure of three In photogrammetry, the boundary turning point / point d’inflexion
cameras systematically disposed of a horizontal plane passing In land mine warfare, a point on
in the air vehicle at fixed through the perspective centre of the centreline of a mine strip or
overlapping angles relative to a lens system. row where it changes direction.
each other in order to cover a 01 Dec 1974 02 May 1995
wide field.
Related term(s): fan camera true north / nord vrai ou turn-in point / point de début
photography; fan cameras. géographique d’attaque
01 Sep 1969 The direction from an observer's The point at which an aircraft
position to the geographic North starts to turn from the approach
trig point Pole. The north direction of any direction to the line of attack.
Preferred term: triangulation geographic meridian. Related term(s): contact point2;
station. 01 Apr 1971 pull-up point.
01 Nov 1968
trim size / format massicoté trunk air route / route aérienne
The size of a map or chart sheet principale twilight / crépuscule
when the excess paper outside An air route established for the The periods of incomplete
the margin has been trimmed off strategic movement of military darkness following sunset and
after printing. forces. preceding sunrise. Twilight is
01 Apr 1971 20 Nov 1996 designated as civil, nautical or
astronomical, as the darker limit
tropopause / tropopause turn and slip indicator / occurs when the centre of the sun
The transition zone between the indicateur combiné de virage et is 6, 12 or 18, respectively, below
stratosphere and the troposphere. dérapage the celestial horizon.
The tropopause normally occurs An instrument which combines 01 Jan 1973
at an altitude of about 25.000 to the functions of a turn and a slip
45.000 feet (8 to 15 kilometres) in indicator. two-up / par deux
polar and temperate zones, and 01 Jan 1980 A formation with two elements
at 55.000 feet (20 kilometres) in disposed abreast; the remaining
the tropics. turnaround / rotation element(s) in rear.
01 Nov 1968 The length of time between 01 May 1963
arriving at a point and being
troposphere / troposphère ready to depart from that point. It type of burst / type d’explosion
The lower layers of atmosphere, is used in this sense for the Related term(s): airburst; high
in which the change of loading, unloading, refuelling and altitude burst; low airburst;
temperature with height is re-arming, where appropriate, of nuclear airburst; nuclear surface
relatively large. It is the region vehicles, aircraft and ships. burst; nuclear underground burst;
where clouds form, convection is Related term(s): turnaround nuclear underwater burst.
active, and mixing is continuous cycle. 01 Jul 1970
and more or less complete. 01 Dec 1977
01 Nov 1968
turnaround cycle / temps de
true bearing / azimut rotation
géographique A term used in conjunction with
bearing vehicles, ships and aircraft, and
Bearing measured with reference comprising the following: loading
to true north. time at departure point; time to
Related term(s): grid bearing; and from destination, unloading
magnetic bearing; relative and loading time at destination;
bearing. unloading time at returning point,
09 Jan 1996 planned maintenance time, and
where applicable, time awaiting
true convergence / facilities.
convergence des méridiens sur Related term(s): turnaround.
le sphéroïde 01 Dec 1979

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uncharged demolition target / Preferred term: replenishment at UE


ouvrage à destruction préparée sea. The quantity and type of major
A demolition target for which equipment assigned to a unit, as
charges have been calculated, underway replenishment force / listed in the table of organization
prepared, and stored in a safe force de ravitaillement à la mer and equipment.
place, and for which execution A task force of fleet auxiliaries 14 Aug 2015
procedures have been (consisting of oilers, ammunition
established. ships, stores issue ships, etc.) unit loading / chargement par
Related term(s): demolition; adequately protected by escorts unité constituée
technical neutralization. furnished by the responsible tactical loading
01 Jul 1993 operational commander. The The loading of troop units with
function of this force is to provide their equipment and supplies in
uncharged weapon / arme underway logistic support for the same vessels, ships, aircraft,
déchargée naval forces. or land vehicles.
A previously charged weapon Related term(s): force(s). Related term(s): embarkation.
which has been returned to a 01 Nov 1968 01 Nov 1968
loaded state.
Related term(s): charged weapon; unexploded explosive unit of issue
loaded weapon; unloaded ordnance / munition explosive Preferred term: unit2.
weapon. non explosée
01 Oct 2001 UXO unit strength / potentiel d’une
Explosive ordnance which has unité
uncontrolled mosaic / been primed, fused, armed or As applied to a friendly or enemy
mosaïque sommaire otherwise prepared for action, unit, relates to the number of
A mosaic composed of and which has been fired, personnel, amount of supplies,
uncorrected photographs, the dropped, launched, projected or armament equipment and
details of which have been placed in such a manner as to vehicles and the total logistic
matched from print to print constitute a hazard to operations, capabilities.
without ground control or other installations, personnel or Related term(s): strength.
orientation. Accurate material and remains unexploded 01 Dec 1970
measurement and direction either by malfunction or design or
cannot be accomplished. for any other cause. unity of effort / unité d’effort
Related term(s): mosaic; Related term(s): demining. In military operations,
rectification. 29 May 2002 coordination and cooperation
01 Sep 1969 among all actors in order to
unit1 / unité1 achieve a common objective.
unconventional warfare / A military element whose 30 Jan 2012
guerre non conventionnelle structure is prescribed by a
UW competent authority. universal transverse Mercator
Military activities conducted Related term(s): task force1,2,3. grid / grille de Mercator
through or with underground, 09 Jan 1996 transverse universelle
auxiliary or guerrilla forces to UTM
enable a resistance movement or unit2 / unité2 A grid coordinate system based
insurgency to coerce, disrupt, or unit of issue on the transverse Mercator
overthrow a government or A standard or basic quantity into projection, applied to maps of the
occupying power. which an item of supply is earth's surface extending to 84 N
30 Jan 2012 divided, issued, or used. and 80 S latitudes.
09 Jan 1996 01 Aug 1973
underslung load / charge sous
élingue unit commitment status / état unknown / inconnu
USL d’engagement d’unité In identification, the designation
In helicopter transport operations, The degree of commitment of any given to an evaluated track,
any external load hanging under unit designated and categorized object or entity that has not been
the helicopter fuselage. as a force allocated to NATO. identified.
Related term(s): hook operation. 01 Jun 1984 Related term(s): detection; friend;
01 Jul 1988 hostile; identification2;
unit emplaning officer / officier identification, friend or foe;
underwater demolition / d’embarquement de l’unité neutral; recognition; suspect.
démolition sous-marine In air transport, a representative 01 Oct 2003
The destruction or neutralization of the transported unit
of underwater obstacles; this is responsible for organizing the unloaded weapon / arme non
normally accomplished by movement of that unit. approvisionnée
underwater demolition teams. 09 Jan 1996 A weapon separated from its
01 Nov 1968 ammunition.
unit equipment / dotation Related term(s): charged
underway replenishment d’unité weapon; loaded weapon;

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uncharged weapon. either inside or outside the


01 Oct 2001 allowed area in such positions
that they will hamper the
unmanned aircraft system / movements of the enemy more
système aérien sans pilote than those of our own forces.
UAS 01 Aug 1976
A system whose components
include the unmanned aircraft, utility helicopter / hélicoptère
the supporting network and all utilitaire
equipment and personnel Multi-purpose helicopter which
necessary to control the may be armed.
unmanned aircraft. MCLSB, 10 Dec 2014
15 Mar 2011

unobserved fire / tir non


contrôlé
Fire for which points of impact or
burst are not observed.
Related term(s): fire3.
01 Nov 1968

unwanted cargo / cargaison


non requise
A cargo loaded in peacetime
which is not required by the
consignee country in wartime.
Related term(s): cargo.
01 Mar 1981

unwarned exposed / exposé et


non alerté
The vulnerability of friendly forces
to nuclear weapon effects. In this
condition, personnel are assumed
to be standing in the open at
burst time, but have dropped to a
prone position by the time the
blast wave arrives. They are
expected to have areas of bare
skin exposed to direct thermal
radiation, and some personnel
may suffer dazzle.
Related term(s): warned exposed;
warned protected.
01 Apr 1971

up1 / plus haut1


In artillery and naval fire support,
a term used in a call for fire to
indicate that the target is higher in
altitude than the point which has
been used as a reference point
for the target location.
01 Feb 1974

up2 / plus haut2


In artillery and naval fire support,
a correction used by an observer
or a spotter in time fire to indicate
that an increase in height of burst
is desired.
01 Feb 1974

urgent mining / mouillage des


mines d’urgence
In naval mine warfare, the laying
of mines with correct spacing but
not in the ordered or planned
positions. The mines may be laid

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validation / validation sights; bomb sighting system; Related term(s): loading.


The confirmation of the tachometric sights. 01 May 1963
capabilities and performance of 01 Dec 1976
organizations, individuals, vertical or short take-off and
materiel or systems to meet vehicle / véhicule landing aircraft / aéronef à
defined standards or criteria, A self-propelled, pushed, or décollage et atterrissage
through the provision of towed conveyance for courts ou verticaux
objective evidence. transporting a burden on land, VSTOL aircraft (admitted)
Note: In the context of military water or through air or space, or V/STOL aircraft (deprecated)
forces, the hierarchical to which a particular mission An aircraft capable of executing
relationship in logical sequence may be assigned. a vertical take-off and landing, a
is: assessment, analysis, Related term(s): amphibious short take-off and landing or any
evaluation, validation and vehicle; ground-effect machine. combination of these modes of
certification. 14 Aug 2015 operation.
Related term(s): analysis1; Related term(s): short take-off
assessment; certification; vehicle distance / distance and landing aircraft; short take-
evaluation1. entre véhicules off and vertical landing aircraft;
02 Mar 2007 The clearance between vehicles vertical take-off and landing.
in a column which is measured 26 Aug 2009
valuable cargo / cargaison de from the rear of one vehicle to
valeur the front of the following vehicle. vertical replenishment /
Cargo which may be of value 01 Mar 1982 ravitaillement vertical
during a later stage of war. The use of a helicopter for the
Related term(s): cargo. verify / vérifier transfer of materiel to or from a
01 May 1963 To ensure that the meaning and ship.
phraseology of the transmitted 01 Mar 1981
variability / variabilité message conveys the exact
The manner in which the intention of the originator. vertical scale instrument
probability of damage to a 01 May 1963 system / système
specific target decreases with d’instruments à échelles
the distance from ground zero; vertex / vertex verticales
or, in damage assessment, a In artillery and naval fire A system of vertical scale
mathematical factor introduced support, the highest point in the indicators which display flight
to average the effects of trajectory of a projectile. and engine information.
orientation, minor shielding and Related term(s): maximum 01 Feb 1974
uncertainty of target response to ordinate.
the effects considered. 01 Nov 1991 vertical separation /
01 May 1963
espacement vertical
vertex height
relative altitude
vectored attack / attaque Preferred term: maximum
Separation between aircraft
téléguidée ordinate.
expressed in units of vertical
VECTAC
distance.
Attack in which a weapon carrier vertical air photograph /
01 Jul 1980
(air, surface, or subsurface) not photographie aérienne
holding contact on the target, is verticale vertical situation display /
vectored to the weapon delivery An air photograph taken with the présentation de situation
point by a unit (air, surface or optical axis of the camera
subsurface) which holds contact verticale
perpendicular to the surface of
on the target. An electronically generated
the earth.
08 Aug 2008 display on which information on
01 Sep 1969
aircraft attitude and heading,
vector sights / viseur vectoriel flight director commands,
vertical interval / intervalle weapon aiming and terrain
Sighting systems using the vertical following can be presented,
vector principle and Difference in altitude or height choice of presentation being
incorporating a mechanical between two specified points or under the control of the pilot.
representation of the vectors of locations. 01 Dec 1979
the bombing triangle. 01 Feb 1974
a. Pre-set vector - A sighting
system in which the values for vertical speed indicator /
vertical loading / chargement indicateur de vitesse verticale
height, airspeed and wind are vertical
set manually on the bomb sight. An instrument which displays
A type of loading whereby items rate of climb or descent.
b. Continuously set vector - A of like character are vertically
sighting system in which the a. Barometric - An instrument
tiered throughout the holds of a which displays the apparent
values for height, airspeed and ship, so that selected items are
drift are automatically and vertical speed of the aircraft as
available at any stage of the derived from the rate of change
continuously updated. unloading.
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b. Instantaneous - An instrument
which displays the vertical visual identification / contrôle
speed of the aircraft as derived automatique pour
from a combination of identification à vue
accelerometric and barometric In a flight control system, a
sources. control mode in which the
01 Nov 1980 aircraft follows a radar target
and is automatically positioned
vertical take-off and landing / to allow visual identification.
décollage et atterrissage 01 Jan 1973
verticaux
VTOL visual mine firing indicator /
The capability of an aircraft to indicateur visuel de mise de
take-off and land vertically and feu
to transfer to or from forward VMFI
motion at heights required to A device used with exercise
clear surrounding obstacles. mines to indicate that the mine
Related term(s): short take-off would have detonated hat it
and landing aircraft; short take- been poised.
off and vertical landing aircraft; 01 Mar 1981
vertical or short take-off and
landing aircraft. vital ground / terrain vital
01 Nov 1991 Ground of such importance that
it must be retained or controlled
very deep draught ship / for the success of the mission.
navire à très grand tirant 01 Jul 1987
d’eau
VDDS vital interests / intérêts vitaux
A ship with a laden draught of For a country, interests which
13.72 metres (45 feet) or more. contribute to the integrity of the
01 Dec 1977 national territory and
neighbouring areas, the free
very shallow water / très petits exercise of national sovereignty,
fonds and the protection of the
Water having a depth less than population.
10 metres. MCLSB, 02 May 2013
Related term(s): very shallow
water mine countermeasures. vital zone / zone vitale
14 Oct 2002 A designated area or installation
to be defended by air defence
very shallow water mine units.
countermeasures / lutte contre 01 Dec 1976
les mines par très petits fonds
Searching for, detecting, voice call sign / indicatif
locating, neutralizing and/or d’appel phonie
disposing of explosive ordnance A call sign provided primarily for
and/or obstructions in very voice communications.
shallow water. Related term(s): call sign.
Related term(s): very shallow 01 May 1963
water.
14 Oct 2002 VOR / VOR
A air navigational radio aid
vesicant agent which uses phases comparison
Preferred term: blister agent. of a ground transmitted signal to
determine bearing. This term is
vignetting / vignettage derived from the words "very
A method of producing a band high frequency omnidirectional
of colour or tone on a map or radio range".
chart, the density of which is 01 Dec 1976
reduced uniformly from edge to
edge. VSTOL aircraft
01 Feb 1974 Preferred term: vertical or short
take-off and landing aircraft
visual call sign / indicatif
d’appel visuel V/STOL aircraft
A call sign provided primarily for Preferred term: vertical or short
visual signalling. take-off and landing aircraft
Related term(s): call sign.
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wading crossing / passage à with improvised overhead antisubmarine weapons to prevent


gué shielding. inadvertent engagement of friendly
Related term(s): deep fording Related term(s): unwarned submarines.
capability; shallow fording exposed; warned exposed. Related term(s): antisubmarine
capability. 01 Apr 1971 warfare free area; submarine
01 Apr 1971 action area.
warning off / sommation de 16 Jul 1996
waiting position / position dégager
d’attente3 Notifying potentially hostile units water terminal / terminus
Any suitable position in which that their actions are interfering maritime
naval units can be kept ready for with NATO or NATO-led Related term(s): alternate water
operations at immediate notice. operations and ordering them to terminal; major water terminal;
Related term(s): laying-up stop forthwith. port; secondary water terminal.
position. Note: Normally used in naval
01 Oct 1984 operations. wave / vague
01 Oct 2001 In amphibious operations, a
walking patient / malade formation of forces, landing ships
ambulatoire warning order /ordre and craft, amphibious vehicles or
A patient not requiring a litter préparatoire aircraft, required to beach or land
while in transit. A preliminary notice of an order or at about the same time. It can be
01 Nov 1991 action which is to follow. classified as to type, function or
Related term(s): movement order; order as shown:
war game / jeu de guerre notice to move; order to move. a. assault wave;
A simulation of a military 01 Oct 2003 b. boat wave;
operation, by whatever means, c. helicopter wave;
using specific rules, data, war reserve modes / modes d. numbered wave;
methods and procedures. réservés pour le temps de e. on-call wave;
04 Oct 2000 guerre f. scheduled wave.
WRM 01 Oct 2001
warhead / charge militaire Characteristics or operating
WH procedures of equipment or weapon control status / niveau
That part of a missile, projectile, systems, which are held in de conduite du tir
torpedo or any other munition, reserve for war or crisis. WCS
intended to inflict damage. 01 Dec 1993 The degree of freedom granted to
25 Sep 1998 a designated weapon system to
war reserves / réserves de engage targets in a given
warhead section / section du guerre environment.
cône de charge Stocks of material amassed in Related term(s): weapons free;
A completely assembled warhead peacetime to meet the increase in weapons hold; weapons tight.
including appropriate skin military requirements consequent 26 Aug 2009
sections and related components. upon an outbreak of war. War
01 May 1963 reserves are intended to provide weapon engagement zone /
the interim support essential to zone d’engagement d’arme
warned exposed / exposé et sustain operations until resupply WEZ
alerté can be effected. In air defence, airspace of
The vulnerability of friendly forces Related term(s): operational defined dimensions within which
to nuclear weapon effects. In this stocks; theatre operational the responsibility for engagement
condition, personnel are assumed stocks. normally rests with a particular
to be prone with all skin covered 01 Nov 1968 weapon system.
and with thermal protection at 08 Aug 2008
least that provided by a two-layer watching mine / mine à orin en
summer uniform. surface weapon of mass destruction /
Related term(s): unwarned In naval mine warfare, a mine arme de destruction massive
exposed; warned protected. secured to its mooring but WMD
01 Apr 1971 showing on the surface, possibly A weapon that is able to cause
only in certain tidal conditions. widespread devastation and loss
warned protected / protégé et Related term(s): antiwatching of life.
alerté device; floating mine; mine2. [derived from: COED]
The vulnerability of friendly forces 01 Nov 1975 MCJSB, 20 Nov 2014
to nuclear weapon effects. In this
condition, personnel are assumed waterspace management / weapons assignment /
to have some protection against gestion de l’espace marin affectation d’armes
heat, blast, and radiation such as WSM In air defence, the process by
that afforded in closed armoured In naval warfare, a system of which weapons are assigned to
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for use in accomplishing an two axles or equivalent systems,


assigned mission. the successive wheelbases are
01 Feb 1974 all given in the order front to rear
of the vehicle.
weapons free / tir libre 01 Dec 1979
In air defence, a weapon control
order imposing a status whereby white forces / forces blanches
weapons systems may be fired at In NATO exercises, forces used
any target not positively as umpires.
recognized as friendly. Related term(s): force(s).
Related term(s): weapons hold; 09 Jan 1996
weapons tight.
01 Jul 1973 whiteout / voile blanc
Loss of orientation with respect to
weapons hold / tir prescrit the horizon caused by sun
In air defence, a weapon control reflecting on snow and overcast
order imposing a status whereby sky.
weapons systems may only be 01 Sep 1969
fired in self-defence or in
response to a formal order. wild weasel / wild weasel
Related term(s): weapons free; An aircraft specially modified to
weapons tight. identify, locate, and physically
01 Jul 1973 suppress or destroy ground
based enemy air defence
weapon(s) system / système systems that employ sensors
d’arme(s) radiating electromagnetic energy.
A combination of one or more 01 Aug 1982
weapons with all related
equipment, materials, services, wind velocity / vecteur vent
personnel and means of delivery The horizontal direction and
and deployment (if applicable) speed of air motion.
required for self-sufficiency. 01 Sep 1974
01 Nov 1986
wingman / ailier
weapons tight / tir restreint A pilot flying subordinate to and in
In air defence, a weapon control support of his designated leader;
order imposing a status whereby also, the aircraft flown in this role.
weapons systems may be fired 01 Mar 1981
only at targets recognized as
hostile. withdrawal operation /
Related term(s): weapons free; désengagement
weapons hold. A planned operation in which a
01 Jul 1973 force in contact disengages from
an enemy force.
weapon system employment 01 Jul 1973
concept / concept d’utilisation
d’un système d’armes working anchorage / mouillage
A description in broad terms, de travail
based on established outline An anchorage where ships lie to
characteristics, of the application load or discharge cargoes
of a particular equipment or overside using coasters or
weapon system within the lighters.
framework of tactical concept and Related term(s): dispersal;
future doctrines. emergency anchorage.
01 Jan 1983 09 Jan 1996

weight and balance sheet / wounded in action / blessé au


feuillet de chargement et de combat
centrage WIA
A sheet which records the A battle casualty who has
distribution of weight in an aircraft incurred a non-fatal injury due to
and shows the centre of gravity of an external agent or cause as a
an aircraft at take-off and landing. result of hostile action.
01 Nov 1968 07 Nov 2011

wheelbase / empattement
The distance between the centres
of two consecutive wheels. In the
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X-scale / échelle en X
On an oblique photograph, the
scale along a line parallel to the
true horizon.
01 Sep 1969

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yaw1 / lacet1
The rotation of an aircraft, ship or
missile about its vertical axis so
as to cause the longitudinal axis
of the aircraft, ship or missile to
deviate from the flight line or
heading in its horizontal plane.
01 Dec 1974

yaw2 / lacet2
The rotation of a camera or a
photograph coordinate system
about either the photograph z-
axis or the exterior z-axis.
01 Dec 1974

yaw3 / lacet3
Angle between the longitudinal
axis of a projectile at any moment
and the tangent to the trajectory
in the corresponding point of flight
of the projectile.
01 Dec 1974

Y-hour / heure Y
In airmobile operations, the time
at which the first helicopter in the
first wave departs or is due to
depart the pick-up point.
Related term(s): C-day; D-day; E-
day; F-hour; G-day; G-hour; H-
hour; L-hour; M-day; P-hour; T-
day, T-hour.
26 Aug 2009

Y-scale / échelle en Y
On an oblique photograph, the
scale along the line of the
principal vertical, or any other line
inherent or plotted, which, on the
ground, is parallel to the principal
vertical.
01 Jul 1970

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zero-length launching / départ


ponctuel
A technique in which the first
motion of the missile or aircraft
removes it from the launcher.
01 Nov 1968

Z-marker beacon / radioborne Z


A type of radio beacon, the
emissions of which radiate in a
vertical cone shaped pattern.
Related term(s): beacon; cone of
silence; fan marker beacon; radio
beacon.
01 Apr 1982

zone of fire / zone de tir


An area into which a designated
ground unit or fire support asset
delivers, or is prepared to deliver,
fires.
04 Nov 2005

Z-scale / échelle en Z
On an oblique photograph, the
scale used in calculating the
height of an object. Also the
name given to this method of
height determination.
01 Sep 1969

zulu time / heure zulu


Greenwich Mean Time.
01 Sep 1969

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TERMES ET DÉFINITIONS EN FRANÇAIS DANS L'ORDRE ALPHABÉTIQUE FRANÇAIS

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A
abaque de conversion / abac Terme(s) connexe(s) : mise en principal et à provoquer
scale application ; réserve1. l'engagement prématuré de ses
Nomogramme destiné au calcul CS, 22 Oct 2010 réserves à un endroit non décisif.
de l'angle de conversion à utiliser 01 mars 1973
pour le report des relèvements accoutumance à l’altitude /
orthodromiques sur une carte en altitude acclimatization action de lutte anti-sous-marine
projection de Mercator. Lente adaptation physiologique à / antisubmarine action
01 juil. 1973 une pression atmosphérique Opération effectuée par un ou
sensiblement réduite, adaptation plusieurs bâtiments, sous-marins
abordage / takedown résultant d'une exposition ou aéronefs de lutte anti-sous-
Insertion sur un navire de forces prolongée. marine, ou par une combinaison
spécialement entraînées pour 01 févr. 1973 de ces moyens, contre un sous-
obliger son capitaine à se marin ennemi particulier.
soumettre à une perquisition par acquérir / track2, v. Terme(s) connexe(s) : lutte anti-
une équipe de visite. Verrouiller un équipement de sous-marine.
14 oct. 2002 détection électromagnétique sur 16 juil. 1996
un écho afin de l'utiliser pour un
abri / cover4 guidage. action directe / direct action
Protection naturelle ou artificielle. Terme(s) connexe(s) : Frappe de courte durée ou action
01 mars 1981 verrouillage. offensive de faible envergure
01 mars 1992 exécutée par des forces
accident d’arme(s) nucléaire(s) d'opérations spéciales dans le but
/ nuclear weapon(s) accident acquisition d’objectif / target de saisir, de détruire, de capturer,
Tout événement imprévu acquisition de récupérer ou d’infliger des
impliquant la perte, la destruction Opération consistant à détecter, dommages en vue d’obtenir des
ou des dommages graves subis localiser et identifier un objectif résultats spécifiques, bien définis
par des armes nucléaires ou avec une précision suffisante et souvent tributaires du facteur
leurs éléments, entraînant un pour permettre son traitement par temps.
risque réel ou potentiel pour les une arme donnée. 18 févr. 2015
vies ou les biens. Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyse
01 mars 1973 d'objectifs. action du génie militaire /
01 sept. 1971 military engineering
accompagnement / Activité du génie entreprise, sans
accompaniment actif(ve) / active considération de composante ou
Dans le cadre de la coopération En surveillance du champ de d’armée, pour aménager
navale avec la marine bataille, adjectif s'appliquant à l’environnement opérationnel.
marchande, traversée des méthodes ou à des MCLSB, 10 déc. 2014
coordonnée d'une zone équipements émettant une
particulière à risque accru par un énergie susceptible d'être activer / activate
ou plusieurs navires marchands détectée. En administration militaire, mettre
accompagnés de moyens 01 nov. 1975 en activité, par un ordre officiel,
militaires. Résultant d'une un organisme militaire constitué
concertation, cet action de choc / strike préalablement afin de lui
accompagnement n'implique pas Attaque destinée à infliger des permettre d'exercer les fonctions
une protection directe par des dégâts à un objectif, à s'en pour lesquelles il a été créé.
moyens militaires. emparer ou à le détruire. 18 févr. 2015
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 mai 1963
coopération navale avec la activité induite par les neutrons
marine marchande; marine action d’ensemble et / neutron induced activity
marchande ; navire marchand. renforcement / general support Radioactivité induite dans le sol
02 mars 2007 reinforcing ou dans un objet du fait d'une
appui général et renforcement irradiation directe par neutrons.
accord de normalisation OTAN Mission/tâche tactique au cours 01 mars 1973
/ NATO standardization de laquelle une unité d'artillerie
agreement appuie de ses feux une force activité irrégulière / irregular
STANAG dans son ensemble et, à titre activity
Document de normalisation secondaire, renforce les feux Usage ou menace de l'usage de la
OTAN spécifiant l’accord des d'une autre unité d'artillerie. force par des forces irrégulières,
pays membres à mettre en 30 juin 2005 des groupes ou des individus,
application tout ou partie d’une souvent motivés par des causes
norme, avec ou sans réserve, action de fixation / holding idéologiques ou des objectifs
destinée à satisfaire une attack criminels, en vue de provoquer ou
exigence d’interopérabilité. Opération destinée à maintenir d'empêcher un changement en
Note: un accord de normalisation l'ennemi sur place, à le tromper contestant la gouvernance et
OTAN est un document distinct sur le lieu réel de l'attaque l'autorité.
de la norme ou des normes qu’il principale, à gêner ses 29 août 2011
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adaptateur de radioralliement / Vol II : 1985] continuellement régénéré à une


homing adaptor 01 juil. 1993 pression supérieure à la pression
Dispositif adaptable à un ambiante.
récepteur radioélectrique de bord aérodrome de déroutement / Terme(s) connexe(s) : appareil à
et qui produit des signaux visuels diversion aerodrome effet de sol.
ou auditifs permettant de Aérodrome disposant au moins 09 janv. 1996
déterminer le gisement d'une des installations essentielles
station émettrice. minimales pouvant être utilisé aéromobilité / airmobility
01 mars 1973 comme aérodrome de secours ou Possibilité de forces aéromobiles
lorsque les aérodromes de se déplacer par aéronefs et de
administration / administration principaux ou de déploiement garder quand même la possibilité
Élaboration et mise en oeuvre de sont hors d'usage ou, si d'engager un combat terrestre.
règlements et de procédures nécessaire, pour faciliter les 01 déc. 1977
relatifs à la gestion d'une opérations tactiques.
organisation soutenant Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef / aircraft
l'accomplissement de sa mission. aérodrome ; aérodrome de Tout appareil qui peut se soutenir
CS, 5 sept. 2007 redéploiement ; déroutement2. dans l'atmosphère grâce à des
01 nov. 1994 réactions de l'air autres que les
adversaire / adversary réactions de l'air sur la surface de
Partie reconnue potentiellement aérodrome de redéploiement / la terre.
hostile aux amis et contre laquelle redeployment aerodrome [dérivé de : OACI]
l'emploi de la force peut être Aérodrome occupé partiellement 26 août 2009
envisagé. en temps de paix, utilisable dès
18 févr. 2015 l'ouverture des hostilités par des aéronef à décollage court et
unités déployées à partir de leurs atterrissage vertical / short
aérodrome / aerodrome bases du temps de paix. Cet take-off and vertical landing
terrain d’aviation aérodrome doit posséder, dans aircraft
Zone (y compris toutes les l'ensemble, des moyens ADCAV
constructions, installations et opérationnels de même niveau Avion capable de franchir un
équipements) aménagée pour que ceux de l'aérodrome obstacle de 15 mètres (50 pieds)
permettre l'atterrissage, la vie principal. de hauteur situé à 450 mètres
courante et le décollage Terme(s) connexe(s) : (1.500 pieds) du début de sa
d'aéronefs. aérodrome ; aérodrome de course au décollage et d'atterrir
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aérodrome déroutement ; aérodrome verticalement.
avancé ; aérodrome de principal. Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef à
dégagement ; aérodrome de 01 nov. 1994 décollage et atterrissage courts
déroutement ; aérodrome de ou verticaux ; aéronef à décollage
redéploiement ; aérodrome aérodrome principal / main et atterrissage courts ; décollage
principal ; bande d'atterrissage ; aerodrome et atterrissage verticaux.
circulation aérienne ; circulation Aérodrome conçu pour une 02 mars 2009
d'aérodrome1,2 ; déroutement2 ; occupation permanente en temps
site d'atterrissage ; zone de de paix, convenant aussi en aéronef à décollage et
posé1,2. temps de guerre et disposant de atterrissage courts / short
01 févr. 1973 moyens opérationnels suffisants take-off and landing aircraft
au plein emploi de son potentiel ADAC
aérodrome avancé / advanced de combat. Aéronef capable de franchir un
aerodrome Terme(s) connexe(s) : obstacle de 15 mètres (50 pieds)
Aérodrome possédant aérodrome ; aérodrome de de hauteur situé à 450 mètres
généralement un équipement dégagement ; aérodrome de (1500 pieds) au plus du point où il
minimal, situé soit à l'intérieur, redéploiement. a commencé son décollage, ou,
soit à proximité de la zone de 01 nov. 1994 dans le cas de l'atterrissage
l'objectif. court, de s'arrêter sur une
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aérogare / air terminal distance de 450 mètres (1500
aérodrome. Ensemble des installations d'un pieds) au plus après le passage
20 nov. 1996 aérodrome permettant le d'un obstacle de 15 mètres (50
chargement et le déchargement pieds) de hauteur.
aérodrome de dégagement / d'un aéronef ainsi que les Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef à
alternate aerodrome opérations liées au trafic décollage court et atterrissage
Aérodrome spécifié dans le plan (passagers, bagages, fret et vertical ; aéronef à décollage et
de vol vers lequel le vol peut être courrier). atterrissage courts ou verticaux ;
poursuivi lorsqu'il devient 01 juil. 1987 décollage et atterrissage
inopportun d'atterrir à l'aérodrome verticaux.
d'atterrissage prévu. L'aérodrome aéroglisseur / air cushion 02 mars 2009
de départ peut être pris comme vehicle
aérodrome de dégagement. Véhicule pouvant être mis en aéronef à décollage et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : oeuvre de telle façon que sa atterrissage courts ou
aérodrome ; aérodrome principal ; masse, y compris la charge utile, verticaux / vertical or short
déroutement2. soit supportée totalement ou en take-off and landing aircraft
[Lexique de l'OACI, Doc 9294/5 grande partie par un coussin d'air
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Aéronef capable d'exécuter un Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef de l'atmosphère sur l'homme et sur
décollage et un atterrissage transport. les aéronefs.
verticaux, un décollage et un 01 sept. 1969 01 févr. 1973
atterrissage courts ou toute autre
combinaison de ces manoeuvres. aéronef directeur d’avions de aéroportable / air-portable
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef à combat / fighter direction Qualifie un matériel ou un
décollage court et atterrissage aircraft équipement pouvant être
vertical ; aéronef à décollage et Aéronef doté de l'équipement et acheminé par air, en chargement
atterrissage courts ; décollage et du personnel nécessaires à la interne ou externe, sans autre
atterrissage verticaux. direction d'avions de combat. démontage ni remontage que
26 août 2009 01 juil. 1993 ceux pouvant être effectués par
les unités utilisatrices.
aéronef de transport / transport aéronef disponible pour le Note : le type d'aéronef doit être
aircraft combat / combat-available spécifié de façon à montrer le
Aéronef conçu essentiellement aircraft degré d'aéroportabilité.
pour le transport de personnel ou Aéronef capable d'assurer la Terme(s) connexe(s) :
de matériel. Les aéronefs de mission pour laquelle il est aéroporté1 ; aérotransportable.
transport peuvent se classer, en généralement désigné. Son 01 oct. 2001
fonction de leur rayon d'action, système d'armes principal est en
comme suit : état de fonctionner, mais l'aéronef aéroporté1/airborne1
a. À court rayon d'action - Jusqu'à peut avoir besoin d'un Qualificatif employé pour décrire
1.200 milles nautiques (2.222 complément de carburant, des troupes spécialement
km). d'armement ou d'un équipage entraînées pour effectuer, après
b. Moyen rayon d'action - Entre prêt au combat. un mouvement par voie aérienne,
1.200 et 3.500 milles nautiques Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef des opérations, soit par
(2.222 à 6.482 km). prêt au combat. parachutage, soit par poser.
c. À long rayon d'action - Au- 01 déc. 1993 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
dessus de 3.500 milles nautiques aéroportable ; aérotransportable ;
(6.482 km). aéronef marqueur / pathfinder force aéroportée ; opération ;
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef de aircraft opération aéroportée ;
transport tactique ; avion de éclaireur parachutage.
transport stratégique. Aéronef disposant d'un équipage 01 oct. 2001
01 sept. 2003 spécialisé dont la mission est de
précéder les forces principales aéroporté2/airborne2
aéronef de transport à court pour identifier les objectifs ou les Qualificatif employé pour décrire
rayon d’action / short-range zones de mise à terre, en utilisant un matériel spécialement conçu
transport aircraft des équipages d'orienteurs- pour des troupes aéroportées.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef de marqueurs embarqués à cet effet, 01 oct. 2001
transport. ou en mettant en place des
01 févr. 1974 balises électroniques ou aéroporté3/airborne3
visuelles. Qualificatif employé pour décrire
aéronef de transport à long Terme(s) connexe(s) : équipe un équipement d'aéronef utilisé
rayon d’action / long-range d'orienteurs-marqueurs (ou de pour accomplir une mission
transport aircraft balisage). particulière.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef de 01 août 1980 Terme(s) connexe(s) : de bord ;
transport. en vol.
01 févr. 1974 aéronef prêt au combat / 01 oct. 2001
combat-ready aircraft
aéronef de transport à rayon Aéronef disponible, dont les aérotransportable / air-
d’action moyen / medium-range pleins sont faits, dont l'armement transportable
transport aircraft est au complet et dont l'équipage Qualifie un matériel ou un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef de est prêt au combat et disponible. équipement pouvant être
transport. Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef acheminé par air mais nécessitant
01 févr. 1974 disponible pour le combat. un démontage et un remontage
01 déc. 1993 qui dépassent les capacités de
aéronef de transport d’assaut / l'unité utilisatrice.
aéronef télépiloté / remotely Terme(s) connexe(s) :
assault aircraft
piloted aircraft aéroportable ; aéroporté1.
Aéronef propulsé transportant soit
des troupes, soit du matériel, ou Aéronef sans pilote qui est 01 oct. 2001
les deux, vers la zone de contrôlé, depuis un poste de
l'objectif. télépilotage, par un pilote formé aérotransport de matériel / air
01 mars 1992 et breveté suivant les mêmes freighting
normes qu’un pilote d’un aéronef Déplacement aérien non tactique
aéronef de transport tactique / piloté. de matériel.
tactical transport aircraft MCASB, 17 juil. 2013 01 févr. 1973
Aéronef conçu essentiellement
pour le transport, de personnel aéropause / aeropause aérotransport de personnel / air
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Mouvement de personnel affecter2 / assign2 l’interdiction de la mise au point,


effectué par voie aérienne et sans Confier à des individus des de la fabrication, du stockage et
caractère tactique. fonctions particulières constituant de l’emploi des armes chimiques
Terme(s) connexe(s) : leur tâche principale ou une tâche et sur leur destruction, 2005]
mouvement par voie aérienne. relativement permanente. MCMedSB, 25 juin 2014
01 févr. 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
détachement pour mise aux agent antimatériel / antimateriel
affaiblissement de l’image / ordres1,2. agent
image degradation 01 juil. 1980 Agent chimique ou biologique
Diminution des possibilités utilisé pour provoquer la
maximum d'un système de affût détérioration d’un matériel
reproduction provoquée par une Terme privilégié : affût de canon. déterminé ou pour l’endommager.
erreur de réglage, de MCJSB, 30 avr. 2013
développement ou une affût de canon / gun carriage
manipulation incorrecte du film. affût agent biologique / biological
Ce terme ne couvre pas les Support fixe ou mobile d'un agent
diminutions de qualité canon. Comprend parfois les Micro-organisme qui provoque
provoquées par des facteurs mécanismes de pointage en une maladie chez l'homme, chez
indépendants du système, c'est- hauteur et en direction. les plantes et les animaux, ou qui
à-dire : atmosphère, neige, 01 mars 1973 s'attaque aux matières non
végétaux, etc. vivantes.
01 nov. 1975 agencement1 / marshalling1 Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme
Processus par lequel les unités biologique ; agent chimique ;
affaires publiques militaires de participant à une opération opération biologique.
l’OTAN / NATO military public amphibie ou aéroportée se 01 mars 1973
affairs groupent, se rassemblent lorsque
Fonction consistant à promouvoir c'est possible, ou se dirigent vers agent chimique / chemical
les buts et les objectifs militaires des camps provisoires au agent
de l’OTAN auprès d’audiences afin voisinage des points Substance chimique destinée à
qu’elles connaissent et d'embarquement et des un emploi militaire. Elle est
comprennent mieux les aspects aérodromes, achèvent leurs prévue pour tuer, blesser
militaires de l’Alliance. préparatifs de combat et se sérieusement ou empêcher par
Note : cela comprend la préparent à l'embarquement. ses effets physiologiques le
planification et la conduite des Terme(s) connexe(s) : étape1. personnel de remplir sa mission.
communications internes et 01 mars 1973 Ce terme exclut les agents
externes et des relations antiémeutes, les herbicides, les
communautaires. agencement2 / marshalling2 substances fumigènes et
[dérivé de : MC 0457/2] Processus de rassemblement, de inflammables.
14 août 2015 stockage et d'organisation des Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent
approvisionnements et/ou de antiémeute ; agent biologique ;
En défense aérienne, processus l'équipement et en particulier des agent incapacitant ; défense
par lequel les armes sont véhicules de transport, pour contre agents chimiques ; dose
affectées à des contrôleurs effectuer un mouvement en chimique.
particuliers pour avant. 01 déc. 1993
l'accomplissement de la mission Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone
qui leur est assignée. d'étape1,2. agent chimique antiémeute
01 févr. 1974 01 mars 1973 Terme privilégié : agent
antiémeute.
affectation des objectifs / target agent / agent
allocation En matière de renseignement, agent civil OTAN à statut
En défense aérienne, répartition celui qui est recruté, instruit, international / NATO
(après définition des armes) des contrôlé et employé pour obtenir international civilian
objectifs entre unités de missiles des renseignements bruts. Agent civil d’un pays membre de
ou aéronefs d'interception. Terme(s) connexe(s) : organisme l’Alliance, affecté à un emploi civil
01 sept. 1974 de renseignement ; source. international OTAN,
20 nov. 2014 dont le traitement et les
affecter1 / assign1 indemnités sont fixés par le
Intégrer, à titre relativement agent antiémeute / riot control Conseil de l'Atlantique Nord et
permanent, des unités ou du agent imputés à un budget
personnel à un organisme ; celui- Produit chimique qui n'est pas international.
ci peut les administrer et leur inscrit à un tableau de la 31 janv. 2013
donner des ordres relatifs à leur Convention sur les armes
tâche ou à la plus grande partie chimiques et qui peut provoquer agent défoliant / defoliating
de leurs tâches. rapidement chez les êtres agent
Terme(s) connexe(s) : humains une irritation sensorielle Produit chimique qui fait tomber
détachement pour mise aux ou une incapacité physique prématurément les feuilles des
ordres1,2. disparaissant à bref délai après arbres, des buissons et des
01 juil. 1980 qu'a cessé l'exposition. autres plantes.
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agent incapacitant / guerre. aire de lancement / launch pad
incapacitating agent Terme(s) connexe(s) : Plate-forme de béton ou autre
Agent chimique qui provoque une réallocation de ressources ; matériau dur sur laquelle est
incapacité temporaire physique soutien logistique intégré. installée une rampe de lancement
ou psychique et qui persiste 01 mars 1973 pour fusée.
plusieurs heures ou plusieurs 01 avr. 1973
jours après exposition aides radio d’approche / radio
(contrairement aux agents utilisés approach aids aire de manoeuvre /
pour le maintien de l'ordre). Bien Équipement utilisant la radio pour manoeuvring area
qu'un traitement médical ne soit déterminer la position d'un Partie d'un aérodrome à utiliser
pas habituellement requis, il peut aéronef avec une précision pour les décollages et
assurer un rétablissement plus considérable, depuis le moment atterrissages des aéronefs et
rapide. où cet aéronef est à proximité pour les manoeuvres au sol qui
Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent d'un aérodrome ou d'un porte- se rattachent au décollage ou à
antiémeute ; agent chimique. aéronefs jusqu'à celui où il atteint l'atterrissage, à l'exclusion des
01 mars 1982 une position d'où l'atterrissage aires de trafic.
peut être effectué. Terme(s) connexe(s) : aire de
agent neurotoxique / nerve 01 sept. 2003 manoeuvre des aéronefs.
agent 01 sept. 1981
Agent chimique potentiellement ailier / wingman
mortel agissant sur la Pilote en appui de son chef de aire de manoeuvre des
transmission de l’influx nerveux. formation. Par extension, avion aéronefs / aircraft marshalling
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 de l'ailier. area
01 mars 1981 aire d’attente
agent vésicant / blister agent Zone dans laquelle les aéronefs
Agent chimique qui attaque les aire à signaux / signal area peuvent se rassembler avant le
yeux et les poumons et qui inflige Aire de l'aérodrome où l'on place décollage ou après l'atterrissage.
à la peau des brûlures ou des les signaux au sol. Terme(s) connexe(s) : aire de
cloques. Terme(s) connexe(s) : signal de manoeuvre.
01 août 1976 trafic. 01 févr. 1973
01 juil. 1972
aide à la navigation à courte aire de manœuvre
distance / short distance aire d’amerrissage / alighting d’hélicoptères / helipad
navigational aid area Zone aménagée destinée à
Équipement ou ensemble Surface délimitée, réservée au l'atterrissage et au décollage des
fournissant une aide à la recueil d'appareils tributaires d'un hélicoptères ; elle comprend des
navigation jusqu'à une distance plan d'eau pour leur retour à points d'atterrissage et de vol
n'excédant pas 320 kilomètres terre. stationnaire.
(200 milles terrestres). 01 févr. 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 sept. 2003 aérodrome.
aire d’approche initiale / initial 30 juin 2005
aide à l’atterrissage / landing approach area
aid Aire de largeur définie, comprise aire de montage / assembly
Tout feu éclairant, radiophare, entre le dernier repère de area1
dispositif radar, moyen de radionavigation ou la dernière Dans une installation logistique,
transmission, ou tout autre position déterminée à l'estime, l'aire globale utilisée pour le
système analogue servant à aider d'une part, et, d'autre part, rassemblement et le montage
l'aéronef dans son approche et l'installation à utiliser pour des éléments constitutifs, en
son atterrissage. effectuer une approche aux unités, en lots ou en ensembles.
01 avr. 1973 instruments ou un point associé à Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de
cette installation et servant à regroupement ; zone de
aide humanitaire / humanitarian indiquer la fin de l'approche rassemblement.
aid initiale. 01 févr. 1973
Ressources nécessaires pour 01 sept. 2003
alléger immédiatement les aire de stationnement / hard
souffrances humaines. aire d’attente stand1
Terme(s) connexe(s) : assistance Terme privilégié : aire de Surface en dur ou compactée sur
humanitaire ; opération manoeuvre des aéronefs. laquelle des véhicules sont
humanitaire. parqués.
22 juin 2004 aire de dispersion / aircraft 01 mars 1973
dispersal area
aide logistique / logistic Surface comprise dans une aire de stockage / hard stand2
assistance installation militaire et servant Emplacement à ciel ouvert
Terme général utilisé pour essentiellement à disperser les comportant une surface
indiquer les types d'aide fournie aéronefs au sol afin de les rendre aménagée, utilisée pour le
entre commandements militaires moins vulnérables aux raids stockage de matériel.
et à l'intérieur d'un aériens ennemis. 01 mars 1973
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aire de trafic / apron alerte lointaine / early warning alignement sur le tableau
Aire définie sur un aérodrome, alerte lointaine de défense d’effectifs / build-up
destinée au stationnement, au aérienne Réalisation des niveaux prescrits
chargement, au déchargement et pré-alerte en effectifs, véhicules, matériels,
à l'entretien courant des Premier avis du lancement ou de approvisionnements et
aéronefs. l'approche d'armes ou de ravitaillement. Peut aussi
01 nov. 1992 vecteurs d'armes non identifiés. s'appliquer aux procédures
01 mars 1981 destinées à réaliser ces niveaux.
aire d’explosion / firing area 01 mars 1973
Aire d'explosion d'un ensemble alerte lointaine de défense
dragueur-drague ; c'est la surface aérienne alimentation en oxygène sous
horizontale, pour une immersion Terme privilégié : alerte lointaine. pression / pressure breathing
correspondant à une mine Technique qui consiste à fournir
donnée, à l'intérieur de laquelle la alerte lointaine et contrôle l'oxygène directement au sujet à
mine explosera. L'aire d'explosion aérien par moyens aéroportés / une pression supérieure à la
a exactement les mêmes airborne early warning and pression barométrique ambiante.
dimensions que l'aire 01 juil. 1970
control
d'interception, mais se trouve
Surveillance aérienne et contrôle
décalée sur l'arrière de celle-ci, à allégement / lightening
fournis par aéronefs d'alerte
moins que la mine n'explose Transfert d'une partie de la
lointaine en vol, équipés d'un
aussitôt influencée. cargaison de pétrole brut (qui
radar de veille et d'altimétrie ainsi
01 déc. 1976 s'effectue normalement au
que d'appareils de transmissions
en vue d'assurer le contrôle des mouillage) entre un gros pétrolier
ajustage observé de tir et un pétrolier plus petit. Ce
moyens de défense aérienne.
Terme privilégié : réglage Terme(s) connexe(s) : avion transfert est destiné à réduire le
observé de tir. piquet-radar. tirant d'eau du gros pétrolier pour
01 févr. 1973 lui permettre d'entrer dans un
à la demande / on call port.
Terme employé pour indiquer alerte stratégique / strategic 01 mars 1979
qu'une concentration, une action
warning
aérienne ou un barrage, fixé à allumeur / igniter
Avertissement de l'imminence du
l'avance, peut être réclamé. Dispositif conçu pour produire
déclenchement des hostilités. Cet
Terme(s) connexe(s) : demande une flamme ou une étincelle afin
avertissement peut être donné à
de tir ; mission sur demande. d'amorcer une chaîne de mise à
tout moment avant le début des
01 sept. 1971 feu.
hostilités.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : alerte 18 déc. 1997
alerte1 / alert1
tactique.
État de préparation caractérisé 01 oct. 1992 allure vibratoire / critical speed
par les mesures prises pour une Vitesse ou plage de vitesses
action offensive ou défensive. qu'un navire ne peut soutenir en
alerte tactique / tactical
01 févr. 1973 raison de phénomènes vibratoires
warning
ou autres de nature analogue.
Avertissement de l'imminence
alerte2 / alert2 01 juin 1978
d'une attaque ennemie localisée.
Période de temps pendant
Cet avertissement peut être
laquelle une unité est en état altimètre / altimeter
donné à tout moment depuis la
d'alerte. Instrument qui mesure la distance
détection d'indices d'une attaque
01 févr. 1973 verticale le séparant d'un niveau
probable jusqu'à l'instant
précédant immédiatement la de référence.
alerte au sol / ground alert 01 nov. 1992
frappe ou l'engagement de
État d'un aéronef au sol (sur le l'objectif.
pont) dont les pleins sont faits et Terme(s) connexe(s) : alerte altimètre radar / radar altimeter
l'armement prêt et dont l'équipage Type d'altimètre absolu qui
stratégique.
est en alerte de façon à ce qu'il indique la distance verticale le
01 févr. 1974
puisse décoller dans les délais, séparant de la surface sous-
généralement courts (de l'ordre jacente en utilisant le principe du
alignement1 / alignment1
de 15 minutes) après réception radar.
Ensemble des positions d'où un
de l'ordre d'exécution d'une 01 déc. 1993
observateur voit deux ou
mission.
plusieurs objets remarquables,
01 sept. 2003 altitude / altitude
tels que feux électriques, balises,
etc., dans un même plan vertical. Distance verticale entre un
alerte en vol / airborne alert niveau, un point ou un objet
01 févr. 1973
État de disponibilité d'aéronefs en assimilé à un point et le niveau
vol équipés pour le combat et moyen de la mer.
alignement2 / alignment2
prêts à entrer immédiatement en Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude
Représentation d'une route, d'une
action. barométrique ; altitude corrigée ;
voie ferrée, etc., sur une carte par
Terme(s) connexe(s) : alerte1 ; altitude critique ; altitude de
référence aux détails
couverture aérienne. croisière ; altitude de largage ;
topographiques environnants.
01 sept. 2003 altitude de transition ; altitude
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altitude ; hauteur1 ; hauteur hauteur de largage.
absolue ; hauteur de largage ; 01 mars 1973 amarrage d’un aéronef
niveau de croisière ; niveau de Terme privilégié : saisie
référence ; niveau de transition ; altitude de sécurité d'aéronef.
référence d'altitude. Terme privilégié : altitude
[OACI] minimale de sécurité. âme claire
01 févr. 1973 Terme privilégié : pièce vide.
altitude de transit / traverse
altitude barométrique / level aménagement d’une base /
barometric altitude Hauteur de déplacement au- base development
Altitude, déterminée selon les lois dessus des systèmes de défense Amélioration ou développement
de l'atmosphère standard à partir aérienne à basse altitude à des ressources et facilités d'une
d'une mesure de pression laquelle un avion peut traverser la région ou d'un lieu donné en vue
donnée par un altimètre zone. Elle est exprimée à la fois du soutien d'opérations militaires.
barométrique. en hauteur et en altitude. 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. 01 mars 1981
01 nov. 1994 ami / friend
altitude de transition / En identification, désignation
altitude corrigée / calibrated transition altitude donnée à une piste, à un objet ou
altitude Altitude à laquelle ou en dessous à une entité appartenant à un
Altitude obtenue à partir de de laquelle la position verticale pays, à une faction ou à un
l'altitude indiquée en lui d'un aéronef est définie par groupe déclaré ou présumé ami,
appliquant un coefficient qui tient référence à son altitude. ou reconnu comme tel.
compte des erreurs d'instruments Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : hostile ;
et de position. niveau de transition. identification1,2 ; neutre ; suspect..
Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. 01 mars 1982 01 oct. 2003
01 mars 1973
altitude minimale de descente / amis à proximité / danger close
altitude critique / critical minimum descent altitude En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
altitude Altitude spécifiée, dans une information qui dans une
Altitude au-dessus de laquelle le approche classique ou indirecte, demande de feu indique que les
rendement aérodynamique ou le au-dessous de laquelle une forces amies sont à moins de 600
rendement de propulsion tombe descente ne doit pas être mètres de l'objectif.
au-dessous d'une valeur exécutée sans la référence 01 mars 1973
minimale reconnue comme visuelle nécessaire.
nécessaire aux opérations. Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude ; à mon commandement / at my
Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. approche indirecte ; procédure command
01 mars 1973 d'approche interrompue. En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
04 oct. 2000 commandement utilisé lorsque
altitude de croisière / cruising l'on désire ordonner le moment
altitude altitude minimale de sécurité / exact d'ouverture du feu.
Niveau mesuré par référence au minimum safe altitude 01 nov. 1975
niveau moyen des mers, etc., altitude de sécurité
maintenu pendant un vol ou une Altitude au-dessous de laquelle il amorçage / initiation
portion de ce vol. est dangereux de voler en raison Action d'un dispositif, employé
Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. du relief ou de la présence comme premier élément d'une
01 mars 1973 d'autres obstacles. chaîne de mise de feu qui, ayant
Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. reçu l'impulsion voulue, provoque
altitude de décision / decision 01 mars 1973 la détonation ou la combustion
altitude d'un élément explosif.
Altitude, par rapport à l'altitude du altitude-pression / pressure- 01 sept. 1981
point le plus élevé de la zone de altitude
posé, spécifiée pour une Pression atmosphérique amorce de réseau
approche de précision, à laquelle exprimée sous forme de l'altitude géographique / graticule ticks
une procédure d'approche correspondante en atmosphère En cartographie, amorce de traits
manquée doit être amorcée si le type. indiquant l'intersection de certains
contact visuel nécessaire n'a pas Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. méridiens et parallèles.
été établi. 01 mars 1985 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : hauteur de
décision ; procédure d'approche altitude relative amorce d’un quadrillage / grid
interrompue. Terme privilégié : espacement ticks
01 août 1976 vertical. Petits traits portés sur la limite
d'une coupure de carte indiquant
altitude de largage / drop alvéole d’amorçage / fuze la graduation d'un quadrillage
altitude cavity supplémentaire. Les amorces
Altitude au-dessus du niveau Logement ménagé dans une sont parfois portées sur les lignes
moyen de la mer à laquelle le charge pour recevoir le dispositif intérieures du quadrillage de
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01 mars 1973 elevation
analyse d’objectifs / target Angle formé par le plan horizontal
amortisseur d’instabilité / analysis et l'axe de la bouche à feu
stability augmentation feature Étude des objectifs possibles qui pointée sur l'objectif.
Organe faisant partie d'un a pour objet de déterminer leur 01 août 1976
système de contrôle de vol. Il importance militaire, la priorité à
intervient pour augmenter la leur donner en cas d'attaque et angle d’azimut / azimuth angle
stabilité d'un aéronef. les armes nécessaires pour Angle que fait dans un plan
01 janv. 1973 obtenir le degré souhaité de horizontal une direction
dommages et de pertes. déterminée avec une direction de
ampleur d’un exercice / scale Terme(s) connexe(s) : acquisition référence et mesuré dans le sens
of an exercise d'objectif. des aiguilles d'une montre à partir
Dimension d'un exercice, définie 01 sept. 2003 de cette dernière.
en fonction des moyens 01 févr. 1973
demandés ou accordés. analyse du terrain / terrain
L'ampleur, considérée par rapport analysis angle de bombardement /
à l'OTAN dans son ensemble, est Collecte, analyse, évaluation et bombing angle
appelée grande, moyenne ou interprétation d'informations Angle compris entre la verticale
faible. géographiques sur les accidents passant par le viseur et la droite
Terme(s) connexe(s) : importance naturels et artificiels du terrain, en joignant l'aéronef à la trace au sol
d'un exercice militaire. tenant compte d'autres facteurs de la ligne visée.
01 nov. 1985 connexes, afin de prévoir 01 mars 1973
l'influence du terrain sur les
amplificateur d’images à opérations militaires. angle de conversion /
plusieurs étages / cascade 01 nov. 1990 conversion angle
image intensifier Angle compris entre les
Amplificateur optoélectronique analyse opérationnelle / relèvements orthodromiques et
capable d'accroître l'intensité operational analysis loxodromiques d'un point à partir
lumineuse d'une image au moyen Emploi de méthodes scientifiques d'une même origine.
de deux ou plusieurs étages. pour aider à la prise de décisions 01 mars 1973
01 nov. 1975 de haut niveau.
31 août 2012 angle de dépression1 / angle of
analyse1 / analysis1 depression1
Étude d'un ensemble par analyse technique / technical Angle, mesuré dans un plan
l'examen de ses parties et de analysis vertical, entre une ligne
leurs interactions. En interprétation d'imagerie, horizontale et une ligne
Note : dans le contexte des description précise des détails descendante.
forces militaires, l'appréciation, apparaissant sur une Terme(s) connexe(s) : angle
l'analyse, l'évaluation, la représentation. d'inclinaison.
validation et la certification sont 01 mars 1982 01 mars 1979
liés hiérarchiquement dans cet
ordre logique. analyseur infrarouge à angle de dépression2 / angle of
Terme(s) connexe(s) : balayage linéaire / infrared depression2
appréciation ; certification ; linescan system En photographie aérienne, angle
évaluation1 ; validation. Système passif aéroporté que fait avec le plan horizontal
02 mars 2007 d'enregistrement infrarouge qui l'axe optique d'un appareil de
explore latéralement le sol sous prises de vues.
analyse2 / analysis2 le véhicule porteur ; ce système Terme(s) connexe(s) : angle
En matière de renseignements, enregistre ligne après ligne au fur d'inclinaison.
étape de la phase d'exploitation et à mesure du déplacement. 01 mars 1979
du cycle du renseignement au Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyseur
cours de laquelle le laser à balayage linéaire. angle de dérive1 / crab angle
renseignement brut est étudié en 01 déc. 1979 En photographie, angle que l'axe
détail pour en extraire les faits longitudinal d'un cliché (supposé
significatifs en vue de leur analyseur laser à balayage parallèle à l'axe du véhicule) fait
interprétation. linéaire / laser linescan system avec la route vraie de ce dernier.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du Système actif aéroporté 01 déc. 1974
renseignement. d'enregistrement, utilisant un
01 sept. 1991 laser comme source principale angle de dérive2 / drift angle
d'illumination qui explore Angle mesuré en degrés à partir
analyse cryptographique / latéralement le sol sous le de l'axe longitudinal de l'aéronef
cryptanalysis véhicule porteur par lignes ou du navire et compris entre cet
Étude de textes chiffrés. successives au fur et à mesure axe et la direction de la route
Ensemble des méthodes et du déplacement. vraie suivie.
procédés utilisés pour convertir Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyseur 01 déc. 1974
un texte chiffré en texte clair sans infrarouge à balayage linéaire.
connaissance préalable de la clef 01 mars 1981 angle de sécurité / angle of
ayant servi au chiffrement.
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l'angle de tir d'un canon annulé / cancel ininterrompue en raison du
correspondant à la trajectoire En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, déplacement continu de l'aéronef.
d'un projectile au-dessus des contre-ordre qui, accouplé à un 01 mars 1973
troupes amies. L'angle de ordre antérieur n'appliquant pas
sécurité est égal à l'angle une quantité ou un type de appareil photographique
d'écrêtement corrigé pour assurer munition, annule cet ordre. panoramique1 / panoramic
la sécurité des troupes. 01 déc. 1974 camera1
Terme(s) connexe(s) : hausse de En photographie aérienne,
sécurité. antenne interrupteur / switch appareil qui, au moyen de
01 févr. 1973 horn systèmes optiques ou de miroirs
En guerre des mines sur mer, mobiles, balaie une vaste zone
angle de visée / sighting angle dans une mine, contact électrique de terrain ordinairement d'une
En technique de bombardement commandé par une antenne. ligne d'horizon à l'autre. L'appareil
aérien, angle compris entre la Terme(s) connexe(s) : corne. peut être monté verticalement ou
ligne de visée et la verticale. 01 août 1976 obliquement à bord de l'aéronef
01 nov. 1975 de façon à balayer dans le sens
antiterrorisme / antiterrorism latéral longitudinal.
angle de vision / field of vision Ensemble des mesures 01 sept. 1971
Angle solide délimitant l'espace défensives et préventives prises
que voit le tireur à partir de sa pour réduire la vulnérabilité des appareil photographique
position d'observation. forces, des individus et des biens panoramique2 / panoramic
Terme(s) connexe(s) : angle de au terrorisme. camera2
champ2. Note : ces mesures comprennent En photographie terrestre,
01 mai 1973 les mesures de protection et de appareil pouvant photographier
dissuasion qui visent à éviter une une vaste zone terrestre en
angle d’inclinaison1 / bank attaque ou à en réduire les effets. tournant horizontalement autour
angle Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- de l'axe vertical passant par le
Angle compris entre l'axe de lacet terrorisme. centre de son système optique.
de l'aéronef et le plan vertical 31 janv. 2014 01 sept. 1971
contenant son axe longitudinal.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : angle de À obus / shell (specify) appareils photographiques
dépression1. Commandement ou demande jumelés / split cameras
01 janv. 1980 prescrivant le type d'obus à Ensemble formé par deux
utiliser. appareils photographiques
angle d’inclinaison2 / tilt angle 01 mars 1977 disposés à un angle de
En photographie aérienne, angle recouvrement déterminé l'un par
que fait l'axe optique d'un aperçu / acknowledgement rapport à l'autre.
appareil de prise de vues avec la Communication d'autorité 01 août 1970
verticale à l'instant de la prise du indiquant que le message auquel
cliché. elle se réfère a été reçu et appréciation / assessment
Terme(s) connexe(s) : angle de compris par le destinataire. Processus qui consiste à estimer
dépression2 ; inclinaison latérale. 01 janv. 1974 les capacités et les performances
01 janv. 1980 d'organisations, d'individus, de
appareil à effet de sol / ground- matériels ou de systèmes.
angle d’observation / angle T effect machine Note : dans le contexte des
angle O Appareil qui évolue dans les forces militaires, l'appréciation,
En artillerie et en appui feu naval, limites de la zone de l'effet de sol l'analyse, l'évaluation, la
angle formé par la ligne de tir et ou sur un coussin d'air. validation et la certification sont
la ligne d'observation. Terme(s) connexe(s) : liés hiérarchiquement dans cet
01 févr. 1973 aéroglisseur ; véhicule. ordre logique.
01 nov. 1994 Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyse1 ;
angle O certification ; évaluation1 ;
Terme privilégié : angle appareil de poursuite laser / validation.
d'observation. laser tracker 02 mars 2007
Dispositif qui se verrouille sur
angle parallactique / parallactic l'énergie réfléchie par un objectif appréciation de la situation /
angle marqué ou désigné par laser et estimate of the situation
Angle formé par les axes définit la direction de cet objectif Procédé de raisonnement logique
optiques de deux instruments, par par rapport à lui-même. qui permet au chef de prendre en
exemple une lunette et son 01 juil. 1980 considération tous les facteurs
viseur, visant le même objet. influant sur la situation militaire et
01 juil. 1970 appareil photographique à d'arriver à une décision
défilement continu / concernant la conduite à adopter
annotation / annotation continuous strip camera en vue de l'accomplissement de
Inscription ajoutée sur un Appareil photographique dans sa mission.
document dans un but lequel le film défile de manière Terme(s) connexe(s) : mode
d'information complémentaire. continue derrière une fente située d'action.
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appréciation renseignement / Partie de l'approche à vue d'un Articles ou produits utilisés par un
intelligence estimate aéronef précédant bâtiment de guerre, ou une base
Appréciation, écrite ou verbale, immédiatement l'arrivée au- navale, tels que : équipements,
des renseignements disponibles dessus de l'aérodrome de matières consommables,
relatifs à une situation ou à des destination ou au-dessus du point habillement, produits pétroliers,
conditions spécifiques, en vue de de compte rendu à partir duquel matériels et approvisionnements
déterminer les possibilités de commence l'approche finale vers sanitaires, munitions.
l'ennemi actuel ou potentiel et le l'aérodrome. 01 mars 1973
degré de probabilité de leur 01 juin 1984
réalisation. appui / support
01 juil. 1983 approche intermédiaire / Action d'un groupement ou d'un
intermediate approach détachement qui aide, couvre,
approche d’atterrissage / Partie d'une procédure élargit ou soutient la manoeuvre
landing approach d'approche aux instruments au d'un autre élément.
Phase de vol au cours de laquelle cours de laquelle la configuration, Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui
la position de l'aéronef change la vitesse et la position de rapproché ; appui réciproque ; en
continuellement afin de l'amener l'aéronef sont ajustées. Elle réunit appui de.
à atterrir sur une zone le segment d'approche initiale et 01 nov. 1968
déterminée. le segment d'approche finale. Elle
01 avr. 1973 commence au point intermédiaire appui aérien / air support
et se termine au point d'approche Toute forme d'appui fourni par
approche finale / final approach finale. des forces aériennes à des forces
Partie d'une procédure 01 juin 1984 terrestres ou maritimes.
d'approche aux instruments au Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui
cours de laquelle l'alignement et approche interrompue / missed aérien à temps ; appui aérien
la descente en vue de approach immédiat ; appui aérien indirect ;
l'atterrissage sont effectués. Approche qui n'est pas terminée appui aérien rapproché ; appui
a. Dans une approche de non- par un atterrissage. aérien tactique ; mission sur
précision, elle débute au point 01 août 1979 demande.
d'approche finale et se termine au 01 févr. 1973
point d'approche interrompue. approche non rectiligne / non-
b. Dans une approche de linear approach appui aérien à temps /
précision, l'approche finale est Dans les procédures d'approche preplanned air support
estimée débuter au point et d'atterrissage, approche finale Appui aérien effectué
d'interception du plan de pour laquelle la trajectoire conformément à un programme
descente et elle se termine à normale n'est pas une ligne établi avant les opérations.
l'altitude ou à la hauteur de droite. Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui
décision. 01 janv. 1980 aérien.
01 nov. 1983 01 sept. 1969
approvisionnement
approche indirecte / circling consommable / expendable appui aérien immédiat /
approach supplies and materials immediate air support
Prolongement d'une procédure Article que son utilisation même appui aérien urgent
d'approche aux instruments, qui rend irrécupérable (munitions par Appui aérien destiné à répondre à
prévoit des manoeuvres à vue exemple), ou pouvant perdre son des demandes déterminées
autour de l'aérodrome avant identité lorsqu'il est incorporé survenant pendant le cours d'une
l'atterrissage. dans un ensemble (telles bataille et qui, par leur nature, ne
[OACI] certaines pièces de rechange), peuvent être prévues à l'avance.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude ou dont le prix de revient est si Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui
minimale de descente ; hauteur bas qu'il est inutile de le suivre en aérien.
minimale de descente. comptabilité. 01 mars 1973
04 oct. 2000 01 mars 1973
appui aérien indirect / indirect
approche initiale1 / initial approvisionnement critique / air support
approach1 critical supplies and materiel Appui donné à des forces
Partie d'une procédure Ravitaillement ou matériel terrestres ou maritimes par
d'approche aux instruments au indispensable aux opérations qui, l'intervention aérienne contre des
cours de laquelle l'aéronef a pour différentes raisons, est rare, objectifs autres que les forces
quitté un point d'approche initiale ou risque de le devenir. ennemies engagées dans la
et manoeuvre en vue d'entamer Terme(s) connexe(s) : article bataille tactique. Il comprend
l'approche intermédiaire ou finale. contrôlé ; article critique. l'acquisition et la conservation de
Elle finit au point intermédiaire 01 oct. 1992 la supériorité aérienne,
ou, lorsqu'aucun segment l'interdiction et le harcèlement.
intermédiaire n'existe, au point approvisionnement essentiel Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui
d'approche finale. Terme privilégié : cargaison aérien.
01 juin 1984 essentielle. 01 mars 1973

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Action aérienne contre des Action menée par les formations ou ses chenilles étant en contact
objectifs ennemis qui sont à d'appui contre des objectifs situés avec le fond.
proximité immédiate des forces suffisamment près des formations Terme(s) connexe(s) : aptitude à
amies et qui exigent une appuyées pour nécessiter une franchir un gué peu profond ;
intégration détaillée de chaque intégration ou une coordination passage à gué.
mission aérienne avec le feu et le jusqu'aux plus petits échelons, 01 août 1973
mouvement de ces forces. des interventions réciproques de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui l'ensemble de ces formations, par aptitude à la circulation /
aérien. le feu, le mouvement ou selon trafficability
01 mars 1973 toutes autres modalités. Aptitude d'un terrain à permettre
Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui. les déplacements. Elle sert à
appui aérien tactique / tactical 01 mars 1973 définir la limite jusqu'à laquelle le
air support terrain peut permettre le
Opérations aériennes exécutées appui réciproque / mutual mouvement continu d'un certain
en coordination avec les forces support type de circulation et/ou tous les
de surface et qui soutiennent Appui que des unités se donnent types de circulation.
directement les opérations mutuellement contre l'ennemi en 01 avr. 1971
terrestres ou maritimes. raison des tâches qui leur sont
Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui assignées, de leurs positions arme à dispersion / cluster
aérien. respectives et par rapport à bomb unit
01 juil. 1983 l'ennemi, et de leurs possibilités Charge largable emportée par
intrinsèques. aéronef, composée d'un
appui aérien urgent Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui ; distributeur et de sous-munitions.
Terme privilégié : appui aérien services mutuels. Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge
immédiat. 01 mars 1973 emportée par aéronef ;
distributeur ; sous-munition.
appui direct / direct support1 appui tactique / combat 04 oct. 2000
Appui fourni par une unité qui support
n'est ni affectée à l'unité ou à la Appui-feu et assistance arme à implosion / implosion
formation appuyée, ni sous ses opérationnelle fournis à des weapon
ordres, mais qui doit donner éléments de combat. Arme nucléaire dans laquelle un
priorité à l'appui demandé par 01 nov. 1994 élément de matière fissible à
cette unité ou formation. l'état sous-critique voit son
Terme(s) connexe(s) : en appui apte à l’homologation nucléaire volume diminuer brusquement à
de. / nuclear certifiable la suite d'une compression qui
22 juin 2004 Indique qu'une unité ou un l'amène à l'état sur-critique et
vecteur est doté du potentiel rend ainsi possible une explosion.
appui-feu / fire support requis pour satisfaire aux Cette compression est obtenue
Emploi des feux en coordination inspections et aux essais de par un ensemble de détonateurs
avec la manoeuvre des forces, fonctionnement de tous les comportant des explosifs
afin de détruire ou neutraliser systèmes normaux et de secours classiques de grande puissance,
l'ennemi. exigés pour les armes nucléaires. de forme appropriée et disposés
Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui-feu 01 nov. 1986 suivant une sphère ; ils émettent
naval. une onde dirigée vers le centre
01 nov. 1994 aptitude à franchir un gué peu où la matière fissible est
profond / shallow fording concentrée.
appui-feu naval / naval fire capability 01 nov. 1985
support Aptitude d'un canon automoteur
Dans le domaine des opérations ou d'un véhicule terrestre rendu arme approvisionnée / loaded
navales, appui-feu fourni à partir étanche par construction, ses weapon
de bâtiments de combat. roues ou ses chenilles étant en Arme à laquelle la munition est
Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui-feu. contact avec le fond, de franchir jointe, mais qui ne peut pas tirer,
01 nov. 1994 un obstacle aquatique sans n'étant pas chargée.
employer de dispositif spécial Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme
appui général (privilégié) / destiné à assurer son étanchéité. chargée ; arme déchargée ; arme
general support Terme(s) connexe(s) : aptitude à non approvisionnée.
soutien général (privilégié) franchir un gué profond ; passage 01 janv. 2001
Appui ou soutien donné à à gué.
l'ensemble d'une force 01 août 1973 arme à radioactivité résiduelle
bénéficiaire plutôt qu'à un seul de minimum / minimum residual
ses éléments. aptitude à franchir un gué radioactivity weapon
03 févr. 2011 profond / deep fording Arme nucléaire étudiée pour que
capability soient réduits au minimum les
appui général et renforcement Pour un canon automoteur ou un effets résiduels de radioactivité
Terme privilégié : action véhicule équipé par construction par retombées, en pluies, ou sur
d'ensemble et renforcement. de dispositifs d'étanchéité et/ou le site de l'explosion.
muni d'un dispositif spécial qui le 01 juin 1978
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arme atomique d'armée mais inférieure à un implosion, thermonucléaire ou


Terme privilégié : arme nucléaire. groupe d'armées, comprenant canon) qui dans sa configuration
généralement deux corps finale, après accomplissement de
arme biologique / biological d'armée ou davantage. la séquence armement allumage-
weapon 03 févr. 2011 explosion, est capable de
Matériel qui projette, dispense ou produire la réaction nucléaire et
dissémine un agent biologique, y armée de terre / army1 la libération d'énergie désirées.
compris les porteurs microbiens. Partie des forces armées d'un 01 nov. 1983
Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent pays entraînée et équipée pour le
biologique. combat terrestre. arme nucléaire type canon /
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : armée1. gun-type weapon
03 févr. 2011 Arme nucléaire dans laquelle
arme chargée / charged weapon plusieurs éléments de matière
Arme approvisionnée et prête à arme guidée par laser / laser fissile, dont chacun est inférieur à
faire feu à l'exception de la guided weapon la masse critique, sont
manoeuvre du cran de sûreté, Arme qui utilise un chercheur rassemblés en un temps
lorsqu'il y en a un. pour détecter l'énergie laser extrêmement court de manière à
Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme réfléchie par un objectif marqué former une masse critique qui
approvisionnée ; arme ou désigné par laser et qui, par le peut alors exploser par
déchargée ; arme non traitement des signaux, fournit les l'établissement d'une chaîne de
approvisionnée. ordres de guidage à un système réactions de fission rapidement
01 oct. 2001 de commande dirigeant l'arme divergente.
sur le point d'où l'énergie laser 01 mars 1979
arme classique est réfléchie.
Terme privilégié : arme Terme(s) connexe(s) : chercheur armes de guerre des mines /
conventionelle. laser. mine weapons
01 déc. 1979 Nom collectif utilisé pour désigner
arme conventionelle / toutes les armes qui peuvent être
conventional weapon arme létale / lethal weapon employées en guerre des mines.
arme classique (déconseillé) Arme pouvant être utilisée pour 01 juin 1978
Arme qui n'est ni nucléaire, ni causer la mort ou des blessures
radiologique, ni biologique, ni graves. arme thermonucléaire /
chimique. 22 juin 2004 thermonuclear weapon
02 mars 2009 bombe à hydrogène
armement / arming Arme dans laquelle on utilise de
arme déchargée / uncharged Dans le domaine des explosifs, très hautes températures pour
weapon des armes ou des systèmes obtenir la fusion de noyaux légers
Arme précédemment chargée d'armes, passage d'un état de tels que ceux des isotopes de
que l'on a ramenée à l'état d'arme préparation non amorcé à un état l'hydrogène (Deutérium et
approvisionnée. de préparation amorcé. Tritium), fusion qui s'accompagne
Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme 02 mai 1995 d'une libération d'énergie. Les
approvisionnée ; arme chargée ; hautes températures nécessaires
arme non approvisionnée. arme non approvisionnée / sont obtenues par fission.
01 oct. 2001 unloaded weapon 01 nov. 1968
Arme à laquelle la munition n'est
arme de destruction massive / pas jointe. arrêt d’un aéronef / aircraft
weapon of mass destruction Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme arrestment
ADM approvisionnée ; arme chargée ; Immobilisation d'un aéronef à
Arme capable de causer une arme déchargée. l'aide de moyens extérieurs.
dévastation et des pertes 01 oct. 2001 01 août 1974
humaines à grande échelle.
MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014 arme non létale / non-lethal arrêt du réacteur / cut-off
weapon Arrêt volontaire d'un réacteur.
arme de puissance nominale / ANL 01 mars 1973
nominal weapon Arme explicitement conçue et
Arme nucléaire dont la puissance principalement utilisée pour arrière-garde1 / rear guard1
est d'environ 20 kilotonnes. neutraliser ou repousser des Derniers éléments d'une force en
01 mars 1973 personnes ou pour neutraliser progression ou en repli. Ils ont les
des équipements, tout en fonctions suivantes :
armée1 / armed forces réduisant au maximum les a. protéger les arrières d'une
accidents mortels, les lésions colonne contre des forces
armées (toléré)
permanentes et les dégâts aux ennemies ;
forces armées (toléré)
biens et à l'environnement. b. retarder l'ennemi pendant le
Ensemble des forces militaires
17 janv. 2005 repli ;
d'un pays.
c. pendant la progression,
[Dérivé de : Petit Robert 2010]
arme nucléaire / nuclear maintenir ouvertes les voies
03 févr. 2011
weapon d'approvisionnement.
arme atomique 01 août 1982
armée2 / army2
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arrière-garde2 / rear guard2 stratégiques ou opérationnels compléter les actions menées par
Détachement de sûreté grâce à la conception, les acteurs civils responsables
rapproché chargé de renseigner l'organisation, l'intégration et la dans la zone des opérations ou les
et couvrir les arrières d'une conduite de stratégies, de organisations humanitaires civiles
troupe en marche. campagnes, d'opérations de spécialisées pour s'acquitter de
01 août 1982 grande envergure et de batailles. leurs responsabilités premières
15 janv. 2008 consistant à soulager les
arrimage / tie down souffrances humaines.
Action de maintenir au moyen assaut1 / assault1 Terme(s) connexe(s) : aide
d'amarres, de cordes, de câbles, Point culminant d'une attaque ; humanitaire ; opération
une charge à un élément de abordage de l'ennemi en combat humanitaire.
transport en vue d'empêcher tout corps à corps. 22 juin 2004
déplacement pendant le 01 mars 1981
transport. assistance militaire / military
01 déc. 1974 assaut2 / assault2 assistance
Attaque courte, violente et Large gamme d’activités menées
arrivée / splash1 soigneusement organisée contre à l’appui de moyens amis
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, un objectif de faible dimension, d’importance critique et influant
mot transmis à l'observateur cinq par exemple un emplacement de sur ceux-ci sous l’action de
secondes avant l'heure estimée pièce d'artillerie, un fort ou un nid l’entraînement, de la formulation
d'impact d'une salve ou d'une de mitrailleuses. de conseils, du mentorat ou de la
rafale. Terme(s) connexe(s) : assaut conduite d’opérations
01 févr. 1974 amphibie ; échelon de premier multinationales.
renfort ; phase d'assaut1,2 ; Note : le champ d’action de
arrondi / flare renfort-soutien. l’assistance militaire est
Modification de la trajectoire de 01 mars 1981 considérable et comprend entre
vol d'un aéronef destinée à autres : la constitution des
réduire la vitesse verticale de assaut amphibie / amphibious capacités des forces de sécurité
descente en vue du posé. assault amies ; l’engagement aux côtés
13 déc. 1999 Type principal d'opération d’autorités ou d’organisations
amphibie qui comporte locales, régionales ou
article contrôlé / regulated item l'implantation d'une force sur une nationales ; des interventions à
Tout article dont la distribution à côte hostile ou potentiellement caractère civique à l’appui de la
un utilisateur est soumise au hostile. population locale et influant sur
contrôle d'une autorité Terme(s) connexe(s) : assaut2; celle-ci.
compétente, en raison, en opération amphibie. 18 févr. 2015
particulier, de son coût, de sa 01 oct. 2001
rareté, de sa nature technique ou astrocompas / astro compass
du danger qu'il présente, ou assiette longitudinale / pitch Instrument permettant de
encore de son importance sur le angle matérialiser une direction par
plan opérationnel. Angle formé par l'axe longitudinal rapport à des corps célestes.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : d'un sous-marin ou aéronef et le 01 févr. 1975
approvisionnement critique ; plan horizontal.
article critique. 01 déc. 1979 astro-poursuiveur / astro-
01 nov. 1991 tracker
assistance aux aéronefs de Équipement de navigation
article critique / critical item passage / aircraft transient astronomique qui reste braqué
Article dont l'absence ou la servicing automatiquement sur un corps
défaillance se traduirait par une Prestation de service à un céleste dont il mesure l'azimut et
diminution importante des aéronef, éventuellement à titre la hauteur.
capacités opérationnelles. onéreux, par un organisme autre 01 sept. 2003
Terme(s) connexe(s) : que celui auquel il est affecté.
approvisionnement critique ; Cette activité n'est pas couverte attaquer / attack
article contrôlé. par le programme des services Dans les opérations militaires,
01 juil. 1993 mutuels pour aéronefs et mener une action offensive contre
nécessite que l'équipage veille à un objectif désigné.
article d’usage commun / l'application correcte des 18 févr. 2015
common user item procédures par les équipes au
Article interchangeable en usage sol. attaque à dose surprise /
courant dans plusieurs nations ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : entretien surprise dosage attack
armées d'une nation. courant pour aéronefs ; services Opération chimique d'un dosage
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mutuels pour aéronefs. sur l'objectif suffisant pour infliger
interchangeabilité. 01 juil. 1994 les pertes désirées avant même
01 juil. 1982 que les troupes puissent mettre
assistance humanitaire / leur masque ou se protéger
art opérationnel / operational humanitarian assistance d'autres façons.
art Dans le cadre d'une opération, 01 nov. 1983
Emploi de forces visant à emploi de ressources militaires
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dosage attack informatiques / computer ou de la bataille.


Opération chimique n'impliquant network attack 20 nov. 1996
pas une limitation de temps pour Action destinée à perturber,
la mise en oeuvre de la quantité rendre inaccessibles, détériorer attaque sur vecteur
de toxique requise. ou détruire soit les informations Terme privilégié : attaque
01 nov. 1985 résidant dans un ordinateur ou téléguidée.
dans un réseau d'ordinateurs, soit
attaque coordonnée / l'ordinateur ou le réseau attaque téléguidée / vectored
coordinated attack d'ordinateurs lui-même. attack
Action offensive soigneusement Note : une attaque de réseau attaque guidée (toléré)
préparée et exécutée, dans informatique est un type d'attaque attaque sur vecteur (toléré)
laquelle les divers éléments d'un cybernétique. Type d'attaque où le porteur
commandement sont employés 22 janv. 2010 d'arme (aérien, de surface ou
au mieux de leurs possibilités sous-marin) n'ayant pas le
pour la plus grande efficacité de attaque de rupture / penetration contact avec l'objectif est dirigé
l'ensemble. En opérations terrestres, type sur le point de largage de l'arme
01 mars 1973 d'offensive qui vise à percer la par une unité (aérienne, de
défense ennemie et à disloquer le surface ou sous-marine) qui tient
attaque d’appui / supporting système défensif. le contact avec l'objectif.
attack 01 août 1982 08 août 2008
Opération offensive exécutée en
marge d'une attaque principale et attaque électronique / atténuation1 / attenuation1
ayant un ou plusieurs des buts electronic attack Diminution d'intensité d'un signal,
suivants : Utilisation de l’énergie d'un rayonnement ou d'une onde,
a. tromper l'ennemi ; électromagnétique à des fins provoquée par une absorption
b. détruire ou immobiliser des offensives. d'énergie et une diffusion hors de
forces ennemies qui pourraient 17 sept. 2012 champ d'un détecteur, mais ne
engager l'attaque principale ; tenant pas compte de
c. assurer l'avantage d'un terrain attaque frontale / frontal attack l'affaiblissement résultant de
dont l'occupation par l'ennemi Manoeuvre offensive au cours de l'expansion géométrique (selon
gênerait l'attaque principale ; laquelle l'effort principal s'exerce laquelle l'intensité est
d. forcer l'ennemi à engager ses contre le front des forces inversement proportionnelle au
réserves prématurément ou à un adverses. carré de la distance).
endroit non décisif. Terme(s) connexe(s) : attaque de 01 nov. 1991
01 nov. 1983 flanc.
01 déc. 1977 atténuation2 / attenuation2
attaque de diversion / En guerre des mines, diminution
diversionary attack attaque improvisée / hasty de l'intensité d'une influence à
Attaque ou menace d'attaque par attack mesure qu'augmente
une force d'un objectif autre que En opérations terrestres, attaque l'éloignement de sa source.
l'objectif principal, en vue de dont les délais de préparation 01 nov. 1991
détourner la défense ennemie de sont réduits au profit de la
la région d'effort principal. rapidité, dans le but d'exploiter atténuation3 / tonedown
Terme(s) connexe(s) : une opportunité. En camouflage et aux fins de
démonstration. Terme(s) connexe(s) : attaque dissimulation, procédé visant à
01 mars 1973 délibérée. rendre un objet ou une surface
01 juil. 1983 moins voyant en réduisant le
attaque de flanc / flanking contraste qu'il présente par
attack attaque préventive de rapport à l'environnement et/ou
Manoeuvre offensive visant à harcèlement / spoiling attack au fond.
attaquer l'ennemi de flanc. Manoeuvre tactique employée 01 nov. 1991
Terme(s) connexe(s) : attaque pour désorganiser sérieusement
frontale. une attaque au moment où attitude active en matière
01 juil. 1983 l'ennemi est en train de prendre d’information publique / active
position ou de se rassembler public information policy
attaque délibérée / deliberate pour une attaque. Ligne de conduite consistant à
attack 01 mars 1982 s'efforcer de stimuler l'intérêt des
Type d'action offensive médias ou du public sur un sujet
caractérisée par l'emploi attaque principale1 / main attack1 ou une activité, dans le but
coordonné de feu et de la Attaque ou effort principal où le d'informer le public. L'intérêt sera
manoeuvre conformément à un commandant jette tout le poids de stimulé par des avis à la presse,
plan préalable en vue d'établir le la puissance offensive dont il des communiqués de presse, des
contact avec l'ennemi et de le dispose. contacts personnels, des
détruire ou le capturer. 20 nov. 1996 conférences de presse, ou
Terme(s) connexe(s) : attaque d'autres formes de présentation
improvisée. attaque principale2 / main attack2 publique.
01 juin 1978 Attaque dirigée sur l'objectif Terme(s) connexe(s) : attitude
principal de la campagne, de passive en matière d'information
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01 nov. 1990 mise au repos on précise l'heure control clearance


de reprise d'alerte. Autorisation accordée à un
attitude passive en matière 01 août 1973 aéronef de manoeuvrer dans les
d’information publique / conditions spécifiées par un
passive public information authentification1 / organe du contrôle de la
policy authentication1 circulation aérienne.
Politique consistant à éviter toute Garantie, par la signature ou le 01 févr. 1973
initiative susceptible d'éveiller sceau voulus, qu'un document
l'intérêt des médias ou du public est authentique et officiel. autorisation obtenue par voie
à propos d'une question ou d'une 01 févr. 1973 diplomatique / diplomatic
activité. Toutefois, lorsqu'une authorization
politique d'attitude passive est authentification2 / Autorisation de survol et
adoptée, les autorités doivent être authentication2 d'atterrissage obtenue au niveau
prêtes à répondre aux demandes Mesure de sécurité destinée à des gouvernements par voie
d'information des médias ou à protéger un système de diplomatique.
faire de brèves déclarations en transmission contre une 01 mars 1973
vue d'éviter malentendu, utilisation irrégulière.
confusion, spéculation, ou fausse 01 févr. 1973 autorisation préalable / prior
information pouvant surgir si les permission
demandes des médias restaient autodésactivation / self- Autorisation accordée par une
sans réponse. deactivation autorité habilitée avant un vol
Terme(s) connexe(s) : attitude En guerre des mines terrestres, destiné ou une série de vols.
active en matière d'information processus automatique qui rend Cette autorisation concerne le
publique. une mine inopérante et donc survol ou l'atterrissage.
01 mars 1991 manipulable en toute sécurité par 01 sept. 1969
l'épuisement irréversible d'un
attribution des missions / élément essentiel à son autorité consultative pour les
tasking fonctionnement. mouvements de sous-marins /
Processus d'appréciation Note : la mine peut être réactivée submarine movement advisory
consistant à convertir l'allocation par remplacement du composant authority
en ordres et à transmettre ceux-ci épuisé, par exemple la pile. Autorité qui suit, dans sa zone de
aux unités intéressées. Chaque 01 oct. 2003 responsabilité, les mouvements
ordre comprend habituellement des sous-marins et des bâtiments
les instructions détaillées autoneutralisation / self- mettant en oeuvre des sonars à
suffisantes pour permettre à neutralization immersion variable ou des
l'exécutant d'accomplir la mission Action de rendre une mine ensembles d'antennes
avec succès. inopérante grâce à un dispositif remorquées et qui informe les
01 oct. 1978 automatique incorporé dans autorités responsables de la mise
celle-ci, sans qu'elle soit en oeuvre des sous-marins et, si
attribution des ressources / nécessairement manipulable en nécessaire, les unités
allocation toute sécurité. concernées des possibilités
Traduction de la répartition en L'autoneutralisation peut être d'interférence mutuelle.
nombre total de sorties par type réversible. 01 juin 1984
d'aéronefs disponibles pour 01 oct. 2003
chaque opération ou mission. autorité de contrôle de l’espace
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mission2 ; autonomie1 / endurance aérien / airspace control
répartition ; sortie. Temps pendant lequel un aéronef authority
16 juil. 1999 peut continuer à voler, un Commandant désigné pour
véhicule à rouler ou un navire à assumer la responsabilité
attrition / attrition faire route, dans des conditions d'ensemble du système de
usure déterminées (par exemple sans contrôle de l'espace aérien dans
Réduction de l'efficacité d'une être ravitaillé en combustible). la zone qui lui a été attribuée.
force, causée par des pertes en Terme(s) connexe(s) : distance Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle de
personnel ou en matériel. franchissable d'endurance. l'espace aérien.
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audience-cible / target autonomie2 / range4 autorité de coordination /


audience Distance que peut couvrir un coordinating authority
Individu ou groupe choisis véhicule terrestre portant sa Autorité accordée à un
comme buts d'opérations charge utile normale, sur un sol commandant ou responsabilité
psychologiques visant à les solide, en utilisant le carburant de donnée à une personne en vue
influencer ou à les frapper. son réservoir et dans les bidons d'assurer la coordination de
01 janv. 1973 normalement transportés comme fonctions ou d'activités
faisant partie de l'équipement du déterminées intéressant des
au repos / released véhicule terrestre. forces appartenant à plusieurs
En défense aérienne, caractérise 01 août 1982 pays, commandements, armées,
la position des équipages et des ou à plusieurs forces de la même
systèmes d'armes qui ne sont autorisation du contrôle de la armée. Ce commandant ou cette
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représentants se consultent mais Note : ce pouvoir peut être terre. Dans le cas idéal, l'avant de
il n'a aucune autorité pour délégué à un groupe ou à une l'onde de choc est
imposer un accord. En cas de personne unique, civile ou bien perpendiculaire à la surface
désaccord entre les organismes militaire, d'un échelon hiérarchique réfléchissante et légèrement
intéressés, il devrait s'efforcer quelconque, qualifié pour traiter convexe (vers l'avant).
d'obtenir un accord sur l'essentiel avec les commandants OTAN ou 01 sept. 1971
par la discussion. Au cas où cet leurs subordonnés.
accord s'avère impossible, il Exemples : ministère de la avant-garde / advanced guard
rendra compte à l'autorité défense ; ministère des armées. Élément de sûreté rapproché
appropriée. 31 août 2012 qu'une troupe en marche détache
09 mai 2000 en avant pour la renseigner, la
autorité responsable / tasking protéger contre les surprises
autorité de tutelle / tasking authority2 terrestres et faciliter son
authority1 Dans le cadre des opérations de engagement. Il a les fonctions
En normalisation OTAN, haut l'OTAN, autorité donnée à un suivantes :
comité qui a la prérogative de organisme ou à un individu a. découvrir et exploiter les
valider des objectifs de d'affecter des moyens ou de brèches dans le système défensif
normalisation ou des propositions désigner du personnel pour une de l'ennemi ;
de normalisation, de fixer les mission. b. éviter que le gros de la force
tâches de normalisation 01 oct. 2003 en progression ne vienne se
associées, de produire, d'avaliser heurter aveuglément à une
et de maintenir les documents de autorité responsable de la mise opposition ennemie ;
normalisation OTAN qui en en oeuvre des sous-marins / c. éliminer une faible opposition
résultent. submarine operating authority ou couvrir le déploiement du gros
Note: une autorité de tutelle peut Commandant maritime qui exerce de la force en cas de rencontre
déléguer sa prérogative à un le contrôle opérationnel des sous- avec une forte opposition.
organisme subordonné qui marins. Terme(s) connexe(s) : réserve
devient alors une autorité de 01 nov. 1983 d'avant-garde.
tutelle déléguée. 01 févr. 1973
CS, 22 oct. 2010 autorité territoriale nationale /
national territorial commander avant-projet / outline plan
autorité des transports Autorité nationale responsable de Plan préliminaire qui indique les
maritimes / defence shipping l'exécution de fonctions purement traits principaux ou les principes
authority nationales dans une zone d'une action envisagée et qui
Agence civile OTAN activée en géographique bien définie. Elle précède l'établissement d'un plan
temps de guerre ou de crise, dont demeure autorité territoriale détaillé.
le rôle est de répartir le plus nationale quel que soit le statut 01 mars 1973
efficacement possible les navires allié qui pourrait lui être attribué.
marchands affectés à la flotte Terme(s) connexe(s) : aveuglement par l’éclair / flash
alliée de transport maritime, dans commandant. blindness
le but d'assurer le soutien optimal 01 mars 1973 Altération de la vue causée par
de l'effort commun. un éclair intense. Elle comporte la
01 oct. 1978 autres forces pour l’OTAN / perte momentanée ou définitive
other forces for NATO des fonctions visuelles et peut
autorité militaire de l’OTAN / Forces qui ne sont ni affectées, ni être accompagnée de brûlures de
NATO military authority réservées pour affectation à un la rétine.
Le Comité militaire, le commandement de l'OTAN, mais 01 nov. 1983
Commandant suprême des Forces qui pourraient coopérer avec des
alliées en Europe ou le forces de l'OTAN ou être placées avion de transport stratégique /
Commandant suprême allié sous le commandement strategic transport aircraft
Transformation. opérationnel ou le contrôle Aéronef conçu essentiellement
26 août 2009 opérationnel d'un commandant pour le transport soit de
OTAN dans certaines personnel, soit de matériel, ou les
autorité nationale chargée de la circonstances qui doivent être deux sur grandes distances.
marine marchande / national spécifiées. Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef de
shipping authority Terme(s) connexe(s) : force(s). transport.
Organisme, propre à chaque 21 nov. 1996 01 sept. 1969
gouvernement allié, responsable
de la direction des opérations de avant de l’onde de choc / Mach avion piquet-radar / air picket
sa marine marchande en temps stem Aéronef en vol chargé de l'alerte
de guerre. front de Mach lointaine, placé de façon à
01 déc. 1979 Front de choc formé par la fusion détecter, signaler et suivre
des fronts de choc incident et l'approche des aéronefs et des
autorité militaire nationale / réfléchi, consécutifs à une missiles ennemis ; certains
national military authority explosion. Ce terme est peuvent contrôler des
Institution gouvernementale ayant généralement employé interceptions.
pouvoir de prendre des décisions relativement à une onde de Terme(s) connexe(s) : alerte
sur des questions militaires au souffle propagée dans l'air et lointaine et contrôle aérien par
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09 janv. 1996
avion suiveur / trailer aircraft axe de passage / track4, n.
Avion dont la mission est de En reconnaissance azimut magnétique / magnetic
suivre et de maintenir sous photographique aérienne, route bearing
surveillance un aéronef donné. que le véhicule aérien doit suivre relèvement magnétique
Terme(s) connexe(s) : navire en vol pendant l'exécution de sa Azimut mesuré par rapport au
suiveur. mission. nord magnétique.
01 févr. 1974 09 juil. 1997 Terme(s) connexe(s) : azimut ;
azimut géographique ; azimut
avis aux navigants / notice to axe de transmission grille ; gisement.
airmen Terme privilégié : axe de 09 janv. 1996
Avis diffusé par télécommunication déplacement des postes de
et donnant, sur l'établissement, commandement. azimut vrai
l'état ou la modification d'une Terme privilégié : azimut
installation, d'un service, d'une axe d’observation / spotting géographique.
procédure aéronautiques, ou d'un line
danger pour la navigation Toute ligne droite par rapport à
aérienne, des renseignements qu'il laquelle un observateur rend
est essentiel de communiquer à compte de l'arrivée d'un projectile
temps au personnel chargé des ou règle le tir.
opérations aériennes. Terme(s) connexe(s) : ligne
[OACI] d'observation.
04 oct. 2000 01 nov. 1994

avis de mouvement de sous- axe focal / camera axis


marins / submarine notice Ligne imaginaire passant par le
Message d'avis, émis par une centre optique de l'objectif et
autorité responsable de la mise perpendiculaire au plan du cliché.
en oeuvre des sous-marins 01 mars 1973
précisant les instructions
concernant les mouvements et axe optique / optical axis
les opérations des sous-marins, Pour une lentille ou un miroir
en temps de paix et de guerre, y courbe : ligne droite passant par
compris les informations relatives le centre de courbure et normale
aux transits et aux zones de à la surface. Pour un système
patrouille. optique : ligne formée par les
01 nov. 1983 axes optiques des principaux
éléments consécutifs.
avorter1 / abort1 01 juil. 1970
Arrêter une mission pour une
raison autre que celle d'action azimut / bearing1
ennemie. Cet arrêt peut se relèvement
produire à tout moment entre le Angle horizontal mesuré dans le
commencement et l'achèvement sens des aiguilles d'une montre,
de la mission. entre une direction de référence
01 mai 1973 et une direction donnée.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : azimut
avorter2 / abort2 géographique ; azimut
Arrêter avant terme le décollage magnétique ; gisement.
d'un aéronef ou le lancement d'un 09 janv. 1996
missile.
01 mai 1973 azimut géographique / true
bearing
axe / axis azimut vrai
En guerre terrestre, direction relèvement géographique
générale des mouvements relèvement vrai
planifiés ou effectués Azimut mesuré par rapport au
habituellement dans des limites nord géographique.
définies. Terme(s) connexe(s) : azimut ;
01 févr. 1989 azimut grille ; azimut
magnétique ; gisement.
axe de déplacement des postes 09 janv. 1996
de commandement / command
axis azimut grille / grid bearing
axe de transmission Azimut mesuré par rapport au
Ligne le long de laquelle un poste nord grille ou au nord de la carte.
de commandement doit se Terme(s) connexe(s) : azimut
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En recherche électromagnétique 01 févr. 1973 Dispositif tel que chaque
ou acoustique, rotation complète patrouilleur tient poste par rapport
de l'antenne. Elle peut déterminer bande d’image continue / à un point déterminé sur une
la base de temps. continuous strip imagery ligne de barrage et effectue des
01 avr. 1971 Ensemble continu des recherches dans la zone
représentations successives d'une environnante. Les patrouilleurs
balayage sectoriel / sector scan bande de terrain prises suivant restent en route et patrouillent au
Balayage au cours duquel une ligne de vol. voisinage du centre du poste qui
l'antenne oscille à l'intérieur d'un 01 août 1976 leur est attribué. Les patrouilleurs
secteur déterminé. sont des bâtiments de surface,
13 déc. 1999 bande de photographies / des sous-marins ou des
photographic strip aéronefs.
balisage de circulation routière Série de photographies 01 mars 1973
/ balisage successives prises suivant une
Marquage d'un itinéraire à l'aide direction déterminée et qui se barrage routier / road block
d'un système de feux atténués recouvrent. Obstacle (habituellement couvert
qui permet ainsi de conduire les 01 sept. 1979 par un plan de feu) utilisé pour
véhicules en éclairage "black-out" arrêter ou limiter le mouvement
sensiblement à la même vitesse baptême de convoi / convoy des véhicules ennemis le long
qu'en plein jour. title d'un itinéraire.
01 févr. 1973 Combinaison de lettres et chiffres 01 nov. 1968
indiquant, pour chaque convoi,
balise / beacon les ports de départ et d'arrivée, la barrière d’arrêt d’aéronef /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise vitesse et le numéro de série. aircraft arresting barrier
acoustique de repérage de sous- 01 oct. 1978 barrière d’arrêt de secours
marin ; radiobalise de repérage Dispositif ne nécessitant pas
d'aéronef accidenté ; radiobalise barème de radioconcentration / l'existence d'une crosse d'arrêt,
de repérage de détresse ; radioactivity concentration utilisé pour arrêter un aéronef en
radiobalise individuelle de guide absorbant son énergie cinétique
repérage ; radioborne en concentration maximale lors d'un atterrissage de fortune
éventail ; radioborne Z ; admissible ou d'un décollage interrompu.
radiophare ; radiophare Table donnant, pour l'air ou pour Terme(s) connexe(s) : système
d'alignement ; transplexion. l'eau, la quantité de radio- d'arrêt d'aéronef.
01 mars 1973 isotopes déterminés, qui peut 01 nov. 1994
être sans danger absorbée de
balise acoustique de repérage manière continue. barrière d’arrêt de secours
de sous-marin / submarine 01 mars 1973 Terme privilégié : barrière d'arrêt
locator acoustic beacon d'aéronef.
Appareil électronique, utilisé par barrage anti-sous-marin1 /
les sous-marins en détresse, antisubmarine patrol bascule / step-up1
pouvant émettre une impulsion Exploration systématique et En opérations terrestres,
sonore répétitive sous l'eau. ininterrompue d'une zone le long procédure selon laquelle le
Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise. d'une ligne pour détecter ou contrôle est transmis d'une
01 févr. 1988 gêner les sous-marins. On utilise organisation à un élément de
les barrages anti-sous-marins cette organisation qui a été
balistique / ballistics lorsqu'il est possible de détaché à un nouvel endroit en
Science du mouvement des déterminer la direction de vue de maintenir la continuité du
projectiles. déplacement du sous-marin. contrôle lors d'un déplacement de
01 déc. 1974 Terme(s) connexe(s) : système cette organisation.
d'obstacles. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
bande / lap 01 févr. 1973 détachement de bascule.
En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 nov. 1975
partie de zone ou corridor attribué barrage anti-sous-marin2 /
à un dragueur ou à une formation antisubmarine barrier base avancée / advanced base
de dragueurs pour y effectuer un Ligne formée par une série de Base située dans un théâtre
passage. dispositifs fixes ou d'unités d'opérations, ou à proximité, dont
01 nov. 1975 mobiles disposées dans le but de la mission est d'assurer le soutien
détecter les sous-marins des opérations militaires.
bande d’atterrissage / air strip ennemis, de leur interdire le 01 mars 1981
Surface non améliorée qui a été passage ou de les détruire.
adaptée au décollage ou à Terme(s) connexe(s) : système base / base
l'atterrissage des avions et qui d'obstacles. camp (toléré)
dispose généralement d'un 01 févr. 1973 Site ou installation militaire à
minimum d'installations. partir de laquelle les opérations
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base durcie pour missiles / bâtiment de défense aérienne /
base de feux hard missile base air defence ship
Terme privilégié : base de départ. Base de lancement protégée Bâtiment assurant la
contre une explosion nucléaire. responsabilité de la défense
base de lancement pour 01 juil. 1985 aérienne.
missile non protégée / soft 01 févr. 1973
missile base base géodésique1 / baseline1
Base de lancement de campagne En topographie, ligne mesurée bâtiment de garde / guard-ship
pour missiles dont la protection avec un maximum de précision et Bâtiment désigné pour assurer
contre une explosion nucléaire à laquelle sont rattachés les levés une fonction déterminée afin de
n'est pas assurée. afin d'en assurer la coordination permettre aux autres bâtiments
01 juin 1964 et l'homogénéité. de la force navale de conserver
01 déc. 1974 un stade d'alerte moins élevé.
base de radionavigation / 01 mars 1973
baseline3 base géodésique2 / baseline2
En radionavigation, plus petit arc En photogrammétrique, droite bâtiment de soutien logistique /
d'un grand cercle joignant deux joignant les points principaux de floating base support
stations émettrices d'un réseau deux photographies aériennes Soutien logistique dans lequel
de radionavigation. verticales prises l'approvisionnement et la
01 nov. 1994 consécutivement. Se mesure maintenance des forces
habituellement sur une seule opérationnelles sont assurés à
base de redéploiement / photographie après le report du partir de navires au port ou au
deployment operating base point principal de l'autre. mouillage.
Base vers laquelle une unité ou 01 déc. 1974 01 déc. 1974
une partie d'unité se déploiera
pour opérer en cas de tension ou base logistique de secours bâtiment de veille radar / radar
d'hostilité. Elle est différente de la pour une flotte / emergency guard-ship
base occupée en temps de paix fleet operating base Bâtiment désigné par l'officier
et dispose de l'infrastructure Base assurant le soutien investi du commandement
nécessaire. logistique nécessaire aux unités tactique pour assurer la veille
Terme(s) connexe(s) : base ; de la flotte opérant dans une radar.
base logistique de secours pour zone pour des périodes limitées. 20 nov. 1996
une flotte. Terme(s) connexe(s) : base ;
01 sept. 1975 base de redéploiement. bâtiment en contre-marquage /
01 mars 1973 countermarker
base de remplacement pour En opérations navales, bâtiment
escorteurs / alternate escort base topographique maintenant le contact avec un
operating base Terme privilégié : carte de bâtiment en marquage serré à
Base disposant des installations base1,2. partir d'une position qui lui permet
et des services nécessaires au de contrer la menace que
soutien de bâtiments d'escorte bâtiment contrôleur représente ce dernier.
pour de courtes périodes. d’évacuation sanitaire / 01 oct. 2001
01 févr. 1973 evacuation control ship
Bâtiment désigné comme poste bâtiment en marquage serré /
base de sous-marins / de contrôle des engins de marker3
submarine base débarquement, véhicules En opérations navales, bâtiment
Base assurant le soutien amphibies et hélicoptères qui, au qui maintient une capacité
logistique des sous-marins. cours d'une opération amphibie, offensive immédiate à l'encontre
01 nov. 1968 évacuent des blessés depuis les d'un objectif défini ou qui se
plages. Le personnel médical réserve la possibilité de gêner
base de triangulation / embarqué sur le bâtiment ses mouvements.
baseline4 contrôleur d'évacuation répartit Terme(s) connexe(s) : marquer
En triangulation, côté de l'un des les blessés entre les bâtiments un objectif2 ; navire suiveur.
triangles pris comme base de de la force d'assaut en fonction 01 févr. 1989
mesure. Sa longueur est mesurée de la capacité d'hébergement et
avec une précision connue et les des moyens médicaux bâtiment-jalon / marker ship
côtés des triangles adjacents spécialisés dont chacun dispose, Dans une opération amphibie,
s'obtiennent par calcul à partir de de plus il pratique les opérations bâtiment placé avec précision en
cette dimension. chirurgicales urgentes. un point repère prescrit. Ce
01 déc. 1974 01 mars 1973 bâtiment peut, de jour, arborer
des pavillons d'identification, de
base de vitesse / measured bâtiment de débarquement / nuit, porter des feux visibles du
mile landing ship large.
En navigation maritime, distance Bâtiment d'assaut construit pour 01 mars 1973
exactement mesurée et balisée de longues traversées en mer et
permettant à un navire pouvant être déchargé bâtiment longe-bouées dan /
d'étalonner son loch. rapidement sur la plage même. dan runner
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01 déc. 1976 équivalente dans les autres recherche.
armes). 03 févr. 2011
bâtiment ravitaillé1 / customer 01 mars 1973
ship blanc / holiday
Bâtiment d'une unité de batterie2 / battery2 En guerre de mines sur mer,
ravitaillement qui reçoit du Bie espace accidentellement non
personnel ou du matériel. Ensemble des canons, tubes couvert au cours d'une opération
Terme(s) connexe(s) : bâtiment lance-torpilles, projecteurs ou de dragage ou de chasse aux
ravitailleur1. rampes de lancement de même mines par suite d'erreurs de
31 juil. 1980 taille, de même calibre ou de navigation, de tenue de poste, de
même utilisation, qui sont montés balisage, du fait d'avaries ou
bâtiment ravitaillé2 / receiving sur un même bâtiment ou qui toute autre raison.
ship agissent isolément. 01 nov. 1975
Dans le domaine du ravitaillement 01 mars 1973
à la mer, bâtiment qui reçoit le ou blessé au combat / wounded in
les gréements. belligérant / belligerent (adj.) action
Terme(s) connexe(s) : bâtiment Qui prend part à une guerre ou à Perte au combat ayant été
fournisseur ; bâtiment un conflit armé. blessée non mortellement par un
ravitailleur2. 14 août 2015 agent ou une cause externe à la
04 oct. 2000 suite d'une action hostile.
besoin opérationnel / 07 nov. 2011
bâtiment ravitailleur1 / operational requirement
supplying ship Besoin reconnu justifiant bloc de prisonniers de guerre /
Bâtiment d'une unité de l'attribution en temps utile de prisoner of a war compound
ravitaillement qui fournit le ressources permettant d'atteindre Subdivision d'un enclos de
personnel ou le matériel à des objectifs militaires ou civils prisonniers de guerre.
transférer. approuvés, ou de mener à bien 01 sept. 1979
Terme(s) connexe(s) : bâtiment des opérations, des missions ou
ravitaillé2. des actions militaires ou civiles. bombardement de zone / area
08 sept. 1981 01 oct. 2001 bombing
Bombardement d'un ensemble
bâtiment ravitailleur2 / besoin opérationnel de d'objectifs constituant une zone et
delivering ship services mutuels pour aéronefs non d'un objectif ponctuel.
Dans le domaine du ravitaillement / operational aircraft cross- 04 oct. 2000
à la mer, bâtiment qui fournit le servicing requirement
ou les gréements. Besoin militaire établi par un bombardement en cabré de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : bâtiment commandant OTAN et attribution faible amplitude / low-angle loft
ravitaillé2. des missions qui en découlent à bombing
04 oct. 2000 un terrain d'aviation ou navire Type de bombardement par
désigné pour effectuer les bombes non guidées dans lequel
bâtiment transporteur de services mutuels stade A ou le largage est effectué à un angle
charges lourdes / heavy-lift- stade B au profit d'aéronefs qui de cabré inférieur à 35.
ship ne lui sont pas affectés. 01 mars 1973
Bâtiment spécialement conçu Terme(s) connexe(s) : services
pour la manipulation et le mutuels pour aéronefs. bombardement en déport /
transport de charges lourdes ou 01 nov. 1986 offset bombing
encombrantes. Ses panneaux Procédure de bombardement qui
sont desservis par des mâts de besoin en information utilise un point de visée différent
charges capables de soulever Terme privilégié : besoin en de l'objectif.
une charge unitaire de 100 renseignement brut. 01 janv. 1973
tonnes. 03 févr. 2011
01 mars 1973 bombardement en tapis /
besoin en renseignement brut / carpet bombing
bâtiments d’assaut / assault information requirement tapis de bombes
shipping besoin en information (toléré) Répartition progressive d'un
Bâtiments affectés à la force En renseignement, information tonnage de bombes élevé sur
opérationnelle amphibie et relative à un adversaire ou à des une zone définie par des limites
utilisés pour le transport des acteurs potentiellement hostiles données, de manière à infliger
troupes d'assaut, des véhicules, ainsi qu'à d'autres aspects des dommages dans toutes les
de l'équipement et des pertinents de l'environnement parties de la zone.
approvisionnements jusqu'à la opérationnel, qui doit être 01 mars 1973
zone de l'objectif. recueillie et analysée pour
01 févr. 1973 répondre aux besoins en bombardement en vol rasant /
renseignement d'un laydown bombing
batterie1 / battery1 commandant. Méthode de bombardement à très
Bie basse altitude où des fusées
Unité tactique et administrative retardatrices et/ou d'autres
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d'échapper aux effets de ses Route maritime, autre que côtière électromagnétiques spécifiques.
propres bombes. ou du large, reliant deux ou 01 févr. 1973
01 avr. 1973 plusieurs routes.
01 nov. 1975 brouilleur chercheur
bombe à hydrogène Terme privilégié : brouilleur à
Terme privilégié : arme brin d’arrêt d’aéronef poursuite automatique.
thermonucléaire. Terme privilégié : câble d'arrêt
d'aéronef. brouilleur-répéteur / repeater-
bombe photo-éclair / jammer
photoflash bomb brouillage intentionnel / Dispositif émetteur-récepteur qui
Bombe capable d'émettre une jamming amplifie, multiplie et retransmet
illumination brève et intense pour Brouillage produit délibérément les signaux reçus afin de les
la photographie de nuit à par des émissions destinées à brouiller.
moyenne altitude. rendre inintelligibles tout ou partie 01 août 1973
01 juil. 1970 d'un signal utile, ou à fausser les
informations qu'il représente. brûlure par l’éclair / flash burn
bombette Terme(s) connexe(s) : brouillage Brûlure causée par une
Terme privilégié : indicateur électronique ; brouillage en exposition excessive (peau à
visuel de mise de feu. barrage ; brouillage par découvert) au rayonnement
balayage ; brouillage sélectif ; thermique d'une explosion
bond / bound contre-mesures électroniques. nucléaire.
En guerre sur terre, mouvement [50(713)CEI: 1998] 01 mars 1973
simple de troupes, généralement 22 janv. 2010
de couvert en couvert, souvent bureau d’allocations de
exécuté sous le feu de l'ennemi. brouillage électronique / transports aériens / air
01 sept. 1991 electronic jamming transport allocations board
Émission, réémission ou réflexion Organisme interarmées
bouée acoustique / sonobuoy intentionnelle d'énergie responsable, à l'intérieur d'un
bouée radioacoustique électromagnétique visant à réduire théâtre d'opérations, de la
Appareil acoustique, utilisé l'efficacité des dispositifs, matériels définition des priorités de
principalement pour détecter les ou systèmes électroniques transports aériens et de la
sous-marins, qui, une fois activé, hostiles. répartition de la capacité de
transmet ses informations par Terme(s) connexe(s) : brouillage. transport allouée au théâtre.
radio. 13 déc. 1999 Terme(s) connexe(s) : comité de
01 nov. 1968 priorités aériennes.
brouillage en barrage / barrage 01 févr. 1973
bouée dan repère / datum dan jamming
buoy Brouillage effectué en couvrant à bureau de conduite de tir
Bouée dan destinée à servir de la fois une large bande de Terme privilégié : poste central de
repère géographique ou de point fréquences. tir.
de référence, et qui doit par Terme(s) connexe(s) : brouillage.
conséquent être plus visible et 01 mars 1973 butées centrifuges / droop stop
mieux ancrée qu'une bouée dan Système qui empêche les pales
ordinaire. brouillage par balayage / sweep d'un hélicoptère de descendre
01 déc. 1976 jamming trop bas lors de l'arrêt du rotor.
Technique consistant à promener 01 mars 1981
bouée radioacoustique une émission de brouillage sur
Terme privilégié : bouée une large bande de fréquences.
acoustique. Terme(s) connexe(s) : brouillage.
01 août 1973
bouée sans dérive / short
scope buoy brouillage sélectif / spot
Bouée employée comme repère jamming
pour la navigation et qui reste Brouillage d'une bande ou d'une
pratiquement à la verticale de son fréquence particulière.
crapaud. Terme(s) connexe(s) : brouillage.
01 nov. 1975 01 août 1973

boule de feu / fireball brouilleur à poursuite


Sphère lumineuse constituée par automatique / automatic search
des gaz chauds qui se forme jammer
quelques millionièmes de brouilleur chercheur
seconde après l'explosion d'une Système composé d'un récepteur
arme nucléaire et commence d'interception et d'un émetteur de
immédiatement à augmenter de brouillage qui recherche,
volume et à se refroidir. intercepte et brouille
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cabine étanche / sealed cabin information box pour empêcher tout déplacement
Espace occupé d'un aéronef Sur la surface d'une carte, d'une intempestif d'un chargement au
caractérisé par des parois ne mosaïque, d'un calque, cours d'un transport.
permettant aucun échange gazeux encadrement contenant des 01 mars 1973
entre l'atmosphère ambiante et renseignements tels que le titre, la
l'atmosphère intérieure et référence ou l'échelle de l'ouvrage. calcul continu du point de
contenant ses propres moyens de Terme(s) connexe(s) : carton largage / continuously-
régénération de l'atmosphère documentaire ; cartouche de computed release point
intérieure. référence. Prédiction continue par le calcul du
01 nov. 1968 01 juil. 1988 point de largage des armes, tenant
compte des données balistiques,
câble d’arrêt d’aéronef / aircraft caisson d’altitude des altitudes et des vitesses.
arresting cable Terme privilégié : caisson 01 nov. 1975
brin d’arrêt d’aéronef hypobare.
Élément d'un système d'arrêt cale / hold1
d'aéronef qui barre la surface caisson de compression Compartiment d'un navire dans
d'une piste d'atterrissage ou d'un Terme privilégié : caisson lequel la cargaison est arrimée.
pont d'envol et dans lequel hyperbare. 01 mars 1973
s'engage la crosse d'arrêt de
l'aéronef. caisson de décompression calque d’objectifs / target
Terme(s) connexe(s) : système Terme privilégié : caisson overlay
d'arrêt d'aéronef. hypobare. Feuille transparente qui,
13 juil. 1994 superposée à une carte, à un
caisson de plongée dessin, à un croquis particulier, y
câble de parachutage / anchor Terme privilégié : caisson localise les objectifs et précise
cable hyperbare. certaines de leurs caractéristiques.
Câble d'un aéronef auquel sont Ce calque peut aussi comporter
fixées les sangles d'ouverture caisson de recompression les limites entre des éléments, des
automatique des parachutes, ou Terme privilégié : caisson objectifs et des dispositifs amis
leurs prolongateurs. hyperbare. avancés.
01 mars 1982 01 août 1973
caisson hyperbare / hyperbaric
cache-flamme / flash suppressor chamber calque d'opération / operation
dispositif antilueur caisson de compression (toléré) overlay
Dispositif fixé à la bouche d'une caisson de plongée (toléré) Calque montrant l'emplacement, la
arme à feu et qui réduit la lueur caisson de recompression taille, la conception de manœuvre
émise par la combustion des gaz (toléré) et les feux des forces amies
de propulsion. Caisson utilisé pour créer une engagées dans une opération et,
01 mars 1973 augmentation de la pression éventuellement, les emplacements
ambiante telle qu'elle se produirait connus et les mouvements prévus
cadence de tir / rate of fire lors d'une descente au-dessous du des forces ennemies.
Nombre de coups tirés par une niveau de la mer, dans l'air ou 30 janv. 2012
arme en une minute. dans l'eau.
01 nov. 1968 Note : ce type de caisson est le calque de surface couverte /
seul qui permette le traitement de covertrace
cadence normale de tir / la maladie de décompression Calque faisant partie d'une série
sustained rate of fire après un vol ou une plongée. de transparents sur lesquels ont
Cadence de tir que peut 05 sept. 2007 été reportées toutes les sorties de
réellement soutenir une arme reconnaissance aérienne
pendant une période illimitée, sans caisson hypobare / hypobaric effectuées sur la zone
chauffer excessivement. chamber correspondant à la carte de
01 août 1973 caisson d’altitude (toléré) référence.
caisson de décompression 01 févr. 1974
cadre de référence (toléré)
Terme privilégié : cartouche de Caisson utilisé pour créer une calque pour écran radar /
référence. diminution de pression ambiante radarscope overlay
telle qu'elle se produirait lors d'une Calque placé sur un écran radar
cadre de surimpression / form montée en altitude. pour permettre de comparer et
overlay Note : ce type de caisson est d'identifier les échos.
Dessin représentant, par exemple, employé principalement à des fins 01 sept. 1969
un formulaire, une grille, un plan d'entraînement et
ou une carte, utilisé en fond d'expérimentation. camouflage / camouflage
d'image. 05 sept. 2007 Utilisation de matériaux naturels
09 mai 2000 ou artificiels sur des personnes,
calage / blocking and chocking des objets ou des positions
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de tromper l'ennemi ou de se dans d'autres installations déchargé par jour sur une bande
soustraire à sa vue. militaires. de rivage déterminée.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- 01 sept. 1969 Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité
surveillance. portuaire.
01 déc. 1977 canevas / lattice 01 mars 1973
Réseau de lignes de position
camouflage électronique / reportées sur une carte qui capacité de transport / transport
electronic masking permettent de définir une position. capacity
Rayonnement contrôlé d'énergie 01 avr. 1973 Nombre de personnes, poids ou
électromagnétique sur les volume de chargement qu'un
fréquences amies dans le but de cannibaliser / cannibalize moyen de transport peut
protéger les émissions des Prélever sur un matériel réparable transporter dans des conditions
moyens de télécommunication et ou en état de service, des déterminées.
des systèmes électroniques amis ensembles, sous-ensembles ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge1 ;
vis-à-vis des mesures de soutien composants en état de service, charge utile1.
de guerre électronique et du afin de les installer sur un autre. 01 sept. 1981
renseignement d'origine Terme(s) connexe(s) : récupérer.
électromagnétique ennemis, sans 04 oct. 2000 capacité de transport amphibie /
provoquer de dégradation amphibious lift
importante du fonctionnement des cap / heading Capacité totale des bâtiments
systèmes amis. Angle mesuré dans le sens des d'assaut utilisés dans une
01 nov. 1991 aiguilles d'une montre, entre la opération amphibie (exprimée en
direction du nord (du compas, de nombre d'hommes et de véhicules,
camouflage radar / radar la grille, magnétique ou vrai) et la et en tonnes d'encombrement ou
camouflage direction de l'axe longitudinal de tonnes-poids pour les
Emploi de matériaux absorbant ou l'aéronef ou du navire. approvisionnements).
réfléchissant les rayons radar afin 01 mars 1973 01 févr. 1973
de modifier les échos produits par
la surface d'un objet. capacité de deuxième frappe / capacité d’identification
01 août 1973 second strike capability sélective / selective
Capacité de survivre à une identification feature
camouflet / camouflet première frappe avec des moyens Capacité spéciale de codage des
Cavité produite par une explosion suffisants pour riposter de façon transpondeurs qui permet au
souterraine qui n'a pas débouché efficace (cette riposte est système d'identification
en surface. généralement associée à l'emploi ami/ennemi de faire la distinction
01 mars 1973 d'armes nucléaires). entre amis.
01 avr. 1971 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
campagne / campaign identification ami/ennemi
Ensemble d'opérations militaires capacité d’emport instantané / 03 févr. 2011
planifiées et conduites pour airlift capability
atteindre un objectif stratégique Total des charges (offertes ou capacité d’itinéraire1 / route
dans un délai et une zone marchandes) susceptibles d'être capacity1
géographique donnés, impliquant emportées, à un moment donné et Débit d'itinéraire maximum des
généralement des forces maritimes, pour une mission déterminée, par véhicules dans un seul sens au
terrestres et aériennes. l'ensemble des aéronefs point où l'écoulement est le plus
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ligne disponibles d'une flotte de faible.
d'opération. transport. Est exprimé en effectif Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité
16 juil. 1999 ou en unités de poids ou de d'une ligne de chemin de fer.
volume. 01 oct. 1980
campagne navale / naval Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité
campaign d'enlèvement demandé ; charge3 ; capacité d’itinéraire2 / route
Opération, ou série d'opérations chargement ; charge offerte. capacity2
reliées entre elles, essentiellement 01 févr. 1973 Tonnage métrique maximum qui
menées par des forces navales peut être déplacé dans le même
(de surface, sous-marines, capacité d’enlèvement demandé sens sur un itinéraire particulier, en
aériennes ou amphibies) dans le / airlift requirement une heure. C'est le produit du débit
but d'acquérir, d'étendre ou de Total des charges dont le transport d'itinéraire maximum dans un seul
conserver le contrôle de la mer. par aéronefs est demandé pour sens par la charge utile moyenne
01 mars 1973 une mission déterminée. des véhicules.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité
camp de prisonniers de guerre / d'emport instantané ; charge3 ; d'une ligne de chemin de fer.
prisoner of war camp chargement. 01 oct. 1980
Dépôt de nature semi-permanente, 01 févr. 1973
établi dans la zone des capacité d’une ligne de chemin
communications ou dans la zone capacité de plage / beach de fer / railway line capacity
de l'intérieur (territoire national), capacity Nombre maximal de trains que l'on
pour l'internement et Estimation en tonnes peut faire circuler dans chaque
l'administration des prisonniers de d'encombrement ou en tonnes- sens de circulation sur une ligne
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Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité permettant de les représenter ou


d'itinéraire1,2. de les enregistrer grâce à l'énergie cargaison aérienne dangereuse
01 mars 1983 ou aux particules qu'ils émettent, réglementée / restricted
réfléchissent ou modifient. dangerous air cargo
capacité portuaire / port capacity 01 sept. 2003 Cargaison qui n'appartient pas à la
Possibilités estimées d'un port ou catégorie des cargaisons
d'un mouillage pour l'enlèvement caractéristique artificielle / extrêmement dangereuses mais
journalier des cargaisons culture qui présente des risques et
(exprimées habituellement en Construction ou caractéristique du nécessite certaines précautions
tonnes). terrain due à l'action de l'homme. supplémentaires lors de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité de Par exemple routes, bâtiments, l'emballage et de la manutention
plage. canaux, frontières. Au sens large pour le transport par aéronef cargo
01 sept. 1969 du terme noms, légendes portés ou par aéronef de transport de
sur une carte. passagers.
capacité volumétrique en balles 01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison.
/ bale cubic capacity 01 juil. 1987
Volume utilisable pour la caractéristiques opérationnelles
cargaison, mesuré en pieds / operational characteristics cargaison aérienne ordinaire /
cubiques à l'intérieur des lattes de Critères militaires spécifiques general air cargo
vaigrage, à partir des membrures exigés d'un équipement afin de lui Cargaison ne présentant ni risque
jusqu'aux barrots. Dans le cas permettre de répondre à un besoin ni danger et n'exigeant aucune
d'une cargaison de marchandises opérationnel reconnu. précaution particulière pour le
mixtes, la capacité volumétrique Terme(s) connexe(s) : transport aérien.
en balles peut être utilisée. La spécification technique. Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison.
cargaison mixte embarquée vient 01 août 1982 01 juil. 1987
en contact avec les lattes de
vaigrage et, d'une manière carburant hypergolique / cargaison dangereuse /
générale, n'atteint pas le bondé du hypergolic fuel dangerous cargo
navire. Carburant qui prend feu Cargaison qui, en raison de son
01 févr. 1973 spontanément au contact d'un caractère dangereux, fait l'objet de
oxydant (exemple : l'aniline avec règlements particuliers pour son
cap de collision / lead collision l'acide nitrique fumant). Utilisé transport.
course comme agent de propulsion dans Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison.
Vecteur qui, s'il était maintenu, certains systèmes de missiles. 01 mars 1973
entraînerait une collision entre un 01 mars 1973
intercepteur et une cible. cargaison de valeur / valuable
01 oct. 2001 cargaison / cargo cargo
Marchandises et Cargaison dont la valeur peut se
cap de poursuite / lead pursuit approvisionnements en transit. révéler importante au cours d'un
Vecteur donné à un avion Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison stade ultérieur de la guerre.
d'interception dans le but de faire aérienne ; cargaison aérienne Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison.
passer sa route par un point dangereuse contrôlée ; cargaison 01 mai 1963
déterminé en avant de l'objectif. aérienne dangereuse
01 déc. 1974 réglementée ; cargaison aérienne cargaison essentielle / essential
ordinaire ; cargaison dangereuse ; supply
cap moyen / average heading cargaison de valeur ; cargaison approvisionnement essentiel
Moyenne arithmétique des essentielle ; cargaison Produit essentiel à la poursuite de
différentes valeurs de caps tenus immédiatement vitale ; cargaison la guerre pendant la période de
au cours d'une période de temps. non requise. survie ou à la survie nationale
01 janv. 1973 01 mars 1981 durant cette même période et qui
devrait être déchargé aussitôt que
capsule1 / capsule1 cargaison aérienne / air cargo les circonstances le permettent.
Cabine hermétique pressurisée Approvisionnements, matériel ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison.
destinée aux très hautes altitudes véhicules, n'appartenant pas à un 01 mars 1973
ou au vol spatial et qui procure un aéronef mais constituant tout ou
milieu ambiant adapté à l'homme, partie de sa charge utile. cargaison immédiatement vitale
à l'animal ou à l'équipement. Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison. / immediately vital cargo
01 mars 1973 01 mars 1981 Cargaison déjà chargée que le
pays consignataire considère
capsule2 / capsule2 cargaison aérienne dangereuse comme immédiatement vitale pour
Cabine hermétique éjectable contrôlée / controlled dangerous la poursuite de la guerre ou pour la
munie d'appareils assurant la air cargo survie nationale, nonobstant les
sécurité du retour au sol de ses Cargaison considérée comme risques encourus par le navire. Si
occupants. extrêmement dangereuse et qui ne celui-ci appartient à un autre pays,
01 mars 1973 peut être transportée que par un la livraison doit être autorisée par
aéronef-cargo selon des règles de ce pays. Ce terme n'est utilisé que
capteur / sensor sécurité spécifiques. pour la période de mise en
Équipement destiné à assurer la Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison. application du plan de sauvegarde
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Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison. nord et l'est, ne laissant ainsi que comme source de
13 déc. 1999 deux marges disponibles. renseignements.
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : base
cargaison non requise / topographique ; carte spécialisée.
unwanted cargo carte aéronautique / 01 sept. 2003
Cargaison embarquée en temps aeronautical chart
de paix mais qui, en temps de Carte spécialement conçue pour carte de combat / combat chart
guerre n'est plus réclamée par le répondre aux besoins de la Carte marine spéciale, à l'échelle
pays destinataire. navigation aérienne. de 1:50.000, destinée à l'appui-feu
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cargaison. Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte1 ; naval et à l'appui aérien rapproché
01 mars 1981 carte aéronautique spéciale ; carte au cours d'opérations côtières ou
de tracé de route aéronautique ; amphibies, indiquant en détail
carnet d’objectifs carte spécialisée ; carte l'hydrographie et la topographie de
Terme privilégié : dossier topographique aéronautique. la région côtière.
d'objectifs2. 01 nov. 1991 Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte pour
opérations amphibies ; carte
carroyage carte aéronautique spécialisée.
Terme privilégié : déclinaison spéciale / special aeronautical 13 déc. 1999
magnétique du carroyage. chart
Carte topographique comportant carte des faux échos / non-
carroyage militaire / military grid des informations aéronautiques submarine contact chart
grille destinées à répondre, en temps de carte non-sub
Deux réseaux de lignes parallèles paix, aux besoins militaires de la Carte marine spéciale, à une
formant des carrés et se navigation aérienne à basse échelle variant du 1:100.000 au
superposant d'une façon précise et altitude. 1:1.000.000, donnant, pour les
uniforme, sur les cartes ou toute Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte eaux côtières et celles du large, la
autre représentation de la surface aéronautique ; carte de tracé de bathymétrie, la nature du fond, les
de la terre et permettant, par route aéronautique ; carte données sur les épaves et les faux
rapport à certains points, topographique aéronautique. échos. Elle est établie pour la
l'identification d'autres points du 17 jan. 2005 conduite des opérations sous-
terrain ainsi que les calculs de marines et anti-sous-marines.
direction et de distance. carte à grandes lignes / outline Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte
Terme(s) connexe(s) : grille de map spécialisée.
navigation ; iconocarte ; système Carte avec suffisamment 01 oct. 1980
de référence de carroyage d'informations géographiques qui
militaire. permettent une corrélation de carte de situation / situation map
01 mars 1973 données supplémentaires Carte indiquant la situation
ajoutées. tactique, logistique ou
carte1 / map 01 avr. 1971 administrative à un moment
Représentation graphique, donné.
généralement sur une sur surface carte d’avancement des travaux 01 nov. 1968
plane et à une échelle donnée des photographiques / special job
caractéristiques naturelles et cover map carte de situation du
artificielles de la surface (entière Carte à petite échelle utilisée pour rayonnement nucléaire /
ou partielle) de la terre ou d'une enregistrer l'état d'avancement radiation situation map
planète. Les éléments d'une couverture aérienne de carte de situation radiologique
caractéristiques sont positionnés grande surface. Lorsqu'une partie Carte indiquant la situation réelle
en référence à un système de de la tâche assignée est réalisée, et/ou prévue du rayonnement dans
coordonnées. la zone couverte est reportée sur la zone étudiée.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte la carte. 01 nov. 1968
aéronautique ; carte de tracé de 01 sept. 1969
route aéronautique ; carte carte de situation radiologique
topographique aéronautique ; carte de base1 / base map Terme privilégié : carte de situation
carton index ; schéma Carte présentant certaines du rayonnement nucléaire.
d'assemblage (topographie) ; série informations fondamentales,
de cartes. utilisée comme fond sur lequel des carte des possibilités de tir / fire
01 mars 1973 renseignements supplémentaires capabilities chart
ou particuliers sont imprimés en Carte généralement sous forme de
carte2 / map sheet surcharge. calque, précisant les zones qui
Carte topographique particulière Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte peuvent être atteintes par le tir de
constituant un tout ou faisant partie spécialisée l'ensemble des armes d'une unité.
d'une série (ou jeu). 01 sept. 2003 Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte
01 mars 1973 spécialisée.
carte de base2 / chart base 01 août 1973
carte à deux marges / bi-margin Également carte contenant toutes
format informations à partir desquelles carte de tracé de route
Carte sur laquelle la surface peuvent être établies des cartes aéronautique / aeronautical
cartographiée s'étend jusqu'à deux donnant des renseignements plotting chart
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méthodes graphiques de des opérations de guerre des tracé de route aéronautique ; carte
navigation. mines. spécialisée.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte1 ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte 01 févr. 1973
carte aéronautique ; carte spécialisée.
aéronautique spéciale ; carte 01 oct. 1980 carton de localisation / location
spécialisée ; carte topographique diagram
aéronautique. carte pour opérations amphibies Schéma, apparaissant
01 oct. 1984 / amphibious chart généralement dans la marge d'une
Carte marine spéciale destinée à carte, destiné à indiquer la position
carte de tracé de route maritime répondre à des besoins particuliers de la feuille de carte par rapport à
/ nautical plotting chart concernant les opérations de la surface terrestre et par rapport
Esquisse cartographique ne débarquement et la défense aux feuilles adjacentes de la
comprenant pas d'informations côtière passive au 1:25.000 ou à même série.
hydrographiques dans une échelle plus grande échelle, comportant Terme(s) connexe(s) : schéma
et une projection spécifiques, des informations sur la plage et le d'assemblage (topographie).
comportant habituellement un littoral plus détaillées que sur une 01 mars 1973
graticule et une rose de compas, carte de combat.
conçue comme complément des Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte de carton des références /
cartes marines usuelles et produite combat ; carte spécialisée. compilation diagram
soit isolément soit dans le cadre 13 déc. 1999 Carton indiquant les spécifications
d'une série. des documents d'origine à partir
Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte carte projetée / projected map desquels la carte a été préparée ;
spécialisée. display ce qui ne comporte pas
01 oct. 1984 Représentation d'une carte sur un nécessairement l'indication sur la
écran produite à l'aide d'un valeur de ces sources.
carte hydrographique / système optique ou électro- Terme(s) connexe(s) : carton
hydrographic chart optique. documentaire.
carte nautique Terme(s) connexe(s) : visualisation 01 mars 1973
Carte marine indiquant les cartographique mobile.
profondeurs, la nature des fonds et 01 oct. 1980 carton documentaire / reliability
leur relief, le contour des côtes, les diagram
marées et courants dans une mer carte spécialisée / chart En cartographie, cartouche
ou une zone terrestre et maritime Carte à usage particulier, indiquant l'âge et la qualité des
donnée. généralement conçue pour la documents à partir desquels la
Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte navigation ou pour toute autre carte en question a été réalisée.
spécialisée. utilisation précise, sur laquelle des Terme(s) connexe(s) : cadre
01 mars 1973 renseignements cartographiques d'informations ; carton des
essentiels sont combinés à diverses références.
carte index données choisies en fonction de 01 avr. 1971
Terme privilégié : schéma l'usage prévu.
d'assemblage (topographie). Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte carton index / inter-chart
aéronautique ; carte de base1,2 ; relationship diagram
carte internationale du monde / carte de combat ; carte des faux Petite carte supplémentaire
international map of the world échos ; carte des possibilités de tir ; figurant sur une carte principale et
Série de cartes au 1:1.000.000, carte de tracé de route qui sert à situer la carte par rapport
publiée par un certain nombre de aéronautique ; carte de tracé de aux cartes adjacentes de la même
pays, à partir de spécifications route maritime ; carte série ou de séries associées.
communes faisant l'objet d'accords hydrographique ; carte index ; carte Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte1.
internationaux. pour la guerre des mines ; carte 01 nov. 1991
01 août 1974 pour opérations amphibies ; carte
topographique aéronautique ; carton intérieur / inset
carte nautique schéma d'assemblage Carte particulière à l'intérieur d'une
Terme privilégié : carte (topographie) ; série de cartes. carte plus grande. On en distingue
hydrographique. 16 juil. 1996 trois formes :
a. une zone géographiquement
carte non-sub carte topographique extérieure à la feuille, mais incluse
Terme privilégié : carte des faux aéronautique / aeronautical dans celle-ci pour faciliter la
échos. topographic chart publication ; généralement à la
Représentation graphique de la même échelle ;
carte pour la guerre des mines / surface terrestre ayant pour but b. une partie de la carte à plus
mine warfare chart essentiel de faciliter la navigation à grande échelle ;
Carte marine spéciale, à une vue et au radar. Elle porte une c. une carte à échelle réduite des
échelle de 1:50.000 ou plus (de sélection de caractéristiques du zones voisines, pour permettre la
préférence 1:25.000 ou plus), terrain, naturelles et artificielles, localisation.
établie pour préparer et exécuter ainsi que des renseignements 01 mars 1973
des opérations de guerre des aéronautiques supplémentaires.
mines, qui peut être réalisée selon Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte1 ; cartouche de référence /
des spécifications particulières, et carte aéronautique ; carte reference box
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Cadre d'identification placé dans la traitement et du contrôle des Organisme mis sur pied par le
marge d'une carte et contenant la communications, qui comporte commandement d'une force de
désignation de série, le numéro de normalement un centre de transport par air. Il est chargé, en
la feuille et le numéro d'édition traitement des messages, un liaison avec le centre de contrôle
sous une forme convenue. centre de cryptographie et des des mouvements aériens, de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cadre installations d'émission et de coordonner les besoins exprimés
d'informations. réception. par les autorités médicales et les
01 janv. 1973 Note : les stations émettrices et possibilités de la flotte de
réceptrices ne sont normalement transport. Il répartit également les
cartouche photo-éclair / pas dans le centre de missions d'évacuation sanitaire
photoflash cartridge communication, mais leurs entre les divers éléments de la
Cartouche pyrotechnique capable commandes à distance s'y flotte et contrôle leur exécution.
d'émettre une illumination brève et trouvent. 01 févr. 1973
intense pour la photographie de 01 oct. 2003
nuit à basse altitude. centre de contrôle régional /
01 mai 1973 centre de contrôle aérien area control centre
tactique / tactical air control Organisme chargé d'assurer le
catapulte / catapult centre service de contrôle de la
Installation ou dispositif qui assure centre de contrôle tactique Air circulation aérienne aux aéronefs
une source auxiliaire de poussée à (toléré) effectuant des vols contrôlés dans
un avion ou à un missile. Elle doit CCTA les zones de contrôle placées sous
combiner les fonctions de direction Principale installation d'opération sa juridiction.
et d'accélération du missile aérienne (basée à terre ou sur un Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de
pendant son parcours sur la navire) d'où sont contrôlés tous les contrôle de la circulation aérienne ;
catapulte. Remplit pour un missile aéronefs et d'où sont assurées contrôle aérien ; région
les fonctions du tube de canon toutes les fonctions d'alerte d'information de vol.
pour un obus. aérienne relatives aux opérations 01 févr. 1973
01 mars 1973 aériennes tactiques.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle centre de contrôle tactique Air
centrage zéro aérien; contrôleur aérien CCTA
Terme privilégié : plan de tactique; élément de contrôle Terme privilégié : centre de
référence. aérien tactique; système de contrôle aérien tactique.
contrôle aérien tactique
central de conduite de tir de 01 nov. 1968 centre de coordination des
batterie / battery control centre armes d’appui
Le centre d'opération d'où sont centre de contrôle de défense Terme privilégié : centre de
contrôlés les missiles Hawk au aérienne / air defence control coordination des feux d'appui.
niveau des batteries. centre
01 nov. 1975 centre des opérations de défense centre de coordination des feux
aérienne d’appui / fire support
centrale aérodynamique Centre principal de coordination centre
Terme privilégié : centrale de bord. renseignements, de transmissions centre de coordination des
et d'opérations d'où sont contrôlés armes d’appui (toléré)
centrale d’interception / airborne et coordonnés tous les moyens Organe de commandement appelé
interception equipment aériens, l'artillerie antiaérienne, les à coordonner toutes les formes
Système de commande de tir, missiles et les moyens d'alerte à d'appui de feux et qui rassemble,
comprenant l'équipement l'intérieur d'une zone déterminée de en un emplacement unique, les
électronique associé, installé à défense aérienne. moyens de transmissions et le
bord d'un avion d'interception. Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre personnel nécessaires.
01 août 1973 d'information de combat. 17 sept. 2010
09 juil. 1997
centrale de bord / central air centre de détection et de
data computer centre de contrôle de la contrôle / control and reporting
centrale aérodynamique circulation aérienne / air traffic centre
Équipement capable de restituer control centre CDC
l'altitude, la vitesse verticale, la CCCA Élément subordonné au Centre de
vitesse par rapport à l'air et le Unité qui cumule les fonctions d'un contrôle aérien tactique, et d'où les
nombre de Mach à partir de centre de contrôle régional et d'un opérations de contrôle radar et
données fournies par les prises de centre d'information de vol. d'alerte sont conduites à l'intérieur
pression statiques et dynamiques Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de de sa zone de responsabilité.
et par des capteurs de contrôle régional ; centre Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle
température. d'information de vol ; contrôle aérien.
01 mars 1981 aérien ; région d'information de vol. 01 sept. 2003
13 déc. 1999
centre de centre de direction des
communication / communication centre de contrôle des hélicoptères / helicopter
centre évacuations sanitaires direction centre
centre de transmissions aériennes / aeromedical En opérations amphibies,
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direct du commandant d'un groupe centre d’information de combat / observateurs avancés. Son
ou unité d'hélicoptères. Cet combat information centre emplacement idéal est sur le
organisme opère sous le contrôle Organisme à bord d'un bâtiment même bâtiment que le centre de
général du centre de contrôle ou aéronef, équipé en personnel et coordination des armes d'appui.
aérien tactique. matériel pour recueillir, présenter, 01 mars 1973
01 mars 1982 estimer et diffuser les informations
tactiques à l'usage de l'officier centre interallié d’information de
centre de gravité / centre of général embarqué, du la presse / Allied press
gravity commandant et de certains information centre
Caractéristiques, capacités ou organismes de commandement. Organisme mis en place par le
situation géographique dont un Certaines fonctions de personnel chargé de l'information
pays, une alliance, une force commandement et de coordination publique au sein d'un état-major
militaire ou toute autre entité tire sa peuvent être déléguées au Centre militaire interallié en vue de fournir
liberté d'action, sa puissance ou sa d'information de combat. aux médias des informations
volonté de combattre. Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de récentes et précises relatives à
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ligne contrôle de défense aérienne. des sujets, des événements et des
d'opération. 01 mars 1973 opérations alliés se déroulant dans
25 sept. 1998 le cadre de ce commandement et
centre d’information de la de fournir certaines formes
centre de réseau radar / radar presse / press information d'appui, de conseil et d'aide.
netting station centre Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre
Centre apte à recevoir des Organisme mis en place par des d'information de la presse.
données fournies par des stations instances nationales en vue de 01 nov. 1991
radar de poursuite, et à les fournir aux médias des
redistribuer à d'autres stations informations récentes et précises certification / certification
radar de poursuite, formant ainsi sur des sujets, des événements et Processus consistant à
un réseau radar. des opérations d'intérêt national ou reconnaître officiellement que des
Terme(s) connexe(s) : réseau allié et de mettre à disposition organisations, des individus, du
radar. certaines formes d'appui, de matériel ou des systèmes satisfont
01 juil. 1970 conseil et d'aide, ainsi que des à des normes ou critères définis.
escortes pour des correspondants Note : dans le contexte des forces
centre de résistance / strong de guerre. militaires, l'appréciation, l'analyse,
point Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre l'évaluation, la validation et la
Point sensible dans une position interallié d'information de la certification sont liés
de défense, normalement très presse. hiérarchiquement dans cet ordre
fortifié et fortement équipé d'armes 01 nov. 1991 logique.
automatiques, autour duquel sont Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyse1 ;
groupées, pour sa protection, centre d’information de vol / appréciation ; évaluation1 ;
d'autres positions. flight information centre validation.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : point Organe chargé d'assurer le service 02 mars 2007
sensible. d'information de vol et le service
20 nov. 1996 d'alerte. certificat de sécurité / security
Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de certificate
centre des opérations de contrôle de la circulation aérienne. Attestation délivrée par une
défense aérienne 01 mars 1973 autorité nationale compétente
Terme privilégié : centre de certifiant qu'une personne a fait
contrôle de défense aérienne. centre d’opérations d’appui l'objet d'une enquête et est
aérien / air support operations qualifiée pour avoir accès à des
centre de transit pour centre matières classifiées conformément
évacuation sanitaire / in-transit Organisme du système de contrôle aux indications du certificat.
evacuation facility aérien tactique, au sein de l'état- 01 oct. 2003
Installation médicale qui a toutes major d'un corps d'armée ou d'un
les fonctions d'une unité de transit état-major approprié des forces cessez le feu! / end of mission
pour malades et blessés, mais terrestres, chargé de la En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
avec une capacité d'accueil coordination et de la conduite de ordre donné pour faire cesser le
extensible pour l'évacuation l'appui aérien rapproché et feu sur un objectif déterminé.
sanitaire nationale. d'autres formes d'appui aérien 01 sept. 2003
Terme(s) connexe(s) : unité de tactique.
transit des malades et blessés 01 janv. 1983 cessez l’engagement / cease
01 oct. 2003 engagement
centre d’opérations d’appui En défense aérienne, ordre de
centre de transmissions naval / naval fire operations conduite de tir prescrivant aux
Terme privilégié : centre de centre unités d'arrêter la séquence de tir
communication. Organisme installé à bord d'un contre un objectif désigné. Les
bâtiment pour contrôler l'exécution missiles déjà lancés continueront à
centre d’impact / checkpoint3 des plans de mise en oeuvre de intercepter.
Point moyen des éclatements. l'artillerie navale, pour exploiter les Terme(s) connexe(s) : engagez ;
01 mars 1973 demandes de tirs d'appui et pour halte au feu.
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Champ de mines dont le but


chaîne de commandement / champ d’élasticité / plastic essentiel est d'infliger des avaries
chain of command range aux navires ennemis.
Succession, de supérieur à Limite des contraintes entre Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de
subordonné, de commandants lesquelles un matériau qui y est mines2.
dans l'exercice du soumis ne cède pas mais ne 01 nov. 1975
commandement. retrouve pas ensuite son état initial
Terme(s) connexe(s) : chaîne de : il subsiste une déformation champ de mines d’attrition
commandement opérationnelle. permanente lorsque la contrainte entretenu / sustained attrition
31 janv. 2014 cesse d'être appliquée. minefield
01 juil. 1970 En guerre des mines sur mer,
chaîne de commandement champ de mines d'attrition que l'on
opérationnelle / operational champ de mines1 / minefield1 rafraîchit pour qu'il reste
En guerre des mines terrestre, zone dangereux pour l'ennemi malgré
chain of command
déterminée dans laquelle des mines les contre-mesures prises par ce
Chaîne de commandement établie
ont été placées. dernier.
pour une opération particulière ou
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de
pour une suite d'opérations.
mines de harcèlement ; champ de mines2.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : chaîne de
mines de manoeuvre ; champ de 01 nov. 1975
commandement.
mines de protection1 ; champ de
31 janv. 2014
mines mixte ; champ de mines champ de mines défensif /
tactique ; faux champ de mines. defensive minefield
chaîne de mise à feu / explosive
01 oct. 2001 En guerre des mines sur mer,
train
champ de mines placé en eaux ou
Ensemble de composants
champ de mines2 / minefield2 détroits internationaux avec
pyrotechniques destinés à
En guerre sur mer, étendue d'eau l'intention déclarée de contrôler le
transférer l’effet de l’explosif du
contenant des mines mouillées trafic maritime, s'assurant ainsi
premier élément jusqu’au dernier.
avec ou sans plan de mouillage. des voies de communication.
AC/326, 18 août 2014
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de
mines antidébarquement ; champ mines2.
chaîne d’évacuations sanitaires
de mines anti-sous-marins ; champ 01 déc. 1976
aériennes / aeromedical
de mines d'attrition ; champ de
evacuation system mines d'attrition entretenu ; champ champ de mines de harcèlement
Capacité militaire coordonnée en de mines défensif ; champ de / nuisance minefield
charge : mines de manoeuvre ; champ de Zone minée pour ralentir et
a. du contrôle de l'acheminement mines de protection2 ; champ de désorganiser l'ennemi et pour
des patients par voie aérienne ; mines d'interdiction ; champ de retarder l'usage, par celui-ci, d'une
b. du personnel et de l'équipement
mines factice ; champ de mines zone ou d'un itinéraire.
spécialisés pour les soins en vol ;
offensif ; champ de mines Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de
c. des installations sur des bandes
profond ; faux champ de mines. mines1.
d'atterrissage et des bases
01 mars 1977 01 déc. 1976
aériennes ou à proximité de celles-
ci, destinées à fournir des soins
champ de mines champ de mines de manoeuvre /
limités aux patients qui empruntent
la chaîne d'évacuations sanitaires antidébarquement / beach tactical minefield
aériennes, sont en transit le long minefield champ de mines tactique
de celle-ci ou la quittent ; Champ de mines par petits fonds Champ de mines faisant partie du
d. de la liaison avec les défendant l'accès à une possible plan d'obstacles d'une formation et
installations médicales de plage de débarquement amphibie. posé dans le but de retarder,
destination ou d'escale relative aux Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de canaliser ou briser l'avance
transports aériens de patients. mines2. ennemie.
MCMedSB, 28 oct. 2013 01 nov. 1977 Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de
mines1,2.
chambre champ de mines anti-sous- 01 juil. 1980
aérophotogrammétrique / air marins / antisubmarine minefield
cartographic camera Champ de mines spécialement champ de mines de protection1 /
Appareil doté de la précision et destiné à la lutte contre les sous- protective minefield1
des autres caractéristiques marins. Ce champ de mines peut En guerre des mines sur terre,
nécessaires à la prise de vue être mouillé à faible immersion, et champ de mines destiné à la
aérienne cartographique ou être dangereux pour les bâtiments protection rapprochée d'une unité.
topographique. de surface de tout type, ou à Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de
01 mai 1973 grande immersion dans le but de mines1.
ne pas créer de risque pour les 01 nov. 1975
bâtiments de surface.
chambre de destruction /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de champ de mines de protection2 /
demolition chamber
mines2. protective minefield2
Espace prévu dans un ouvrage
01 mars 1977 En guerre des mines sur mer,
pour la mise en place de charges
d'explosifs. champ de mines dans les eaux
champ de mines d’attrition / amies pour la protection des ports,
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Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de lancement des armes et le tir sur Poids total des passagers et du
mines2. cibles. fret transportés.
01 nov. 1975 01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité
d'emport instantané ; charge de
champ de mines d’interdiction / champ de tir tactique / tactical combat ; charge emportée par
closure minefield range aéronef ; chargement standard.
En guerre des mines sur mer, Champ de tir dans lequel on 22 juin 2004
champ de mines conçu pour effectue des parcours de combat
présenter un tel danger que le en utilisant des cibles réalistes et charge amorcée / primed charge
trafic maritime soit bloqué. où une certaine liberté de Charge munie de tous les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de manoeuvre est accordée. accessoires nécessaires, prête à
mines2. 01 mars 1982 être mise à feu.
01 août 1976 Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge1,2.
champ d’influence / influence 01 juin 1978
champ de mines factice / field
dummy minefield Répartition dans l'espace de charge coupante / cutting
Champ de mines ne renfermant l'influence d'un navire ou d'une charge
pas de mines actives et drague. Charge exerçant un effet de
représentant une menace 01 déc. 1976 coupure suivant son plan de
psychologique. symétrie.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de champ vif / bleeding edge Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge2.
mines2. Bord d'une carte sur laquelle la 01 nov. 1990
01 nov. 1975 surface cartographiée s'étend
jusqu'au bord de la feuille. charge d’amorçage / priming
champ de mines mixte / mixed 01 août 1979 charge
minefield Charge élémentaire destinée à
Champ de mines où des mines changement de contrôle transmettre la détonation à
antichar et des mines opérationnel / change of l'ensemble de la charge.
antipersonnel ont été posées. operational control Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge1,2.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de CHOP 01 janv. 1991
mines1. Date et heure (GMT/GCT)
01 août 1973 auxquelles la responsabilité du charge d’armement suspendue /
contrôle opérationnel d'une force hung store
champ de mines offensif / ou unité passe d'une autorité de Charge emportée par un aéronef
offensive minefield contrôle opérationnel à une autre. qui ne s'est pas détachée de ce
En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 mars 1973 dernier ou d'un lanceur alors que
champ de mines mouillées dans son emploi ou son largage a été
les eaux territoriales de l'ennemi chantier de décontamination / déclenché.
ou dans les eaux contrôlées par ce decontamination station 20 juin 2006
dernier. station de décontamination
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de (toléré) charge de combat / combat load
mines2. Installation convenablement Ensemble des
01 déc. 1976 équipée et organisée pour approvisionnements, équipements
effectuer la décontamination du et matériels de combat emportés
champ de mines profond / deep personnel ou du matériel. par un aéronef.
minefield MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014 Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge3 ;
Champ de mines anti-sous-marins chargement.
sans danger pour les bâtiments de charge1 / charge1 01 mars 1973
surface. Quantité donnée d'explosif, soit en
Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de vrac, soit contenu dans une charge d’épreuve statique /
mines2. bombe, un projectile, une mine ou static test load
01 août 1976 autre engin du même genre, soit Dans les opérations à la mer, deux
encore utilisé comme propulseur. fois la charge maximum pratique.
champ de mines tactique Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge
Terme privilégié : champ de mines amorcée ; charge d'amorçage ; maximum pratique.
de manoeuvre. renforçateur d'amorçage. 01 juil. 1980
22 juin 2004
champ de tir1 / field of fire charge emportée par aéronef /
Zone dans laquelle une arme ou charge2 / charge2 aircraft store
un groupe d'armes est en mesure Quantité d'explosifs préparée à Charge interne ou externe, montée
de tirer à partir d'une position des fins de destruction. sur l'équipement d'emport et de
donnée. Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge largage de l'aéronef et susceptible
01 mars 1973 amorcée ; charge coupante ; d'être larguée ou non en vol. Ces
charge d'amorçage ; charge charges sont classées en deux
champ de tir2 / range2 enterrée ; charge formée ; charge catégories :
polygone inerte ; renforçateur d'amorçage. a. Charge largable - Charge
stand de tir 22 juin 2004 emportée, larguée normalement
Zone réservée et normalement par l'aéronef en vol telle que
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pyrotechnique, bouée acoustique, d'enlèvement demandé ; charge Terme(s) connexe(s) :
système de signalisation sous- de combat ; chargement à chargement ; embarquement.
marine, ou autres systèmes l'horizontale ; chargement de 01 mars 1973
similaires. combat ; chargement par
b. Charge non largable - Charge destination ; chargement chargement par unité constituée
emportée qui n'est normalement précurseur ; chargement sélectif ; / unit loading
pas larguée en vol par l'aéronef chargement séparé par produit ; chargement tactique
telle que réservoir (de carburant et chargement standard ; chargement Mode de chargement des navires,
d'épandage), distributeur continu, vertical ; charge offerte ; charge aéronefs et véhicules dans lequel
nacelle (pour le ravitaillement en utile1 ; déchargement sélectif ; les unités ne sont pas divisées et
vol, les fusées de poussée embarquement. sont accompagnées de leur
additionnelle, les canons, les 01 oct. 1992 matériel et de leur
dispositifs de contre-mesures approvisionnement.
électroniques, les transmissions chargement administratif / Terme(s) connexe(s) :
de données, etc.), lance-bombe administrative loading embarquement.
multiple, cible, conteneur utilisé Type de chargement basé sur le 01 nov. 1968
pour le largage de matériels, principe de l'utilisation maximale
engins télépilotés, ou autres de l'espace disponible pour la chargement précurseur / preload
systèmes similaires. troupe et le matériel, loading
Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme à indépendamment de toute Chargement de certains articles à
dispersion ; charge3. considération tactique. Les bord d'un navire dans un port
01 sept. 1981 équipements et avant le chargement principal du
approvisionnements doivent être navire dans un autre port.
charge enterrée / cratering déchargés et triés avant d'être Terme(s) connexe(s) :
charge disponibles. chargement.
Charge placée à une profondeur 01 févr. 1973 01 sept. 1969
convenable pour produire un
cratère. chargement à l’horizontale / chargement sélectif / selective
Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge2. horizontal loading loading
01 mars 1979 Type de chargement dans lequel Disposition et arrimage à bord de
les articles similaires sont chargés l'équipement et des
charge formée / shaped charge en couches horizontales d'un bout approvisionnements de manière à
Charge ayant une forme choisie de à l'autre des cales d'un navire. faciliter la délivrance aux unités.
manière à concentrer l'énergie de Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme(s) connexe(s) :
l'explosion dans une direction. chargement. chargement ; déchargement
Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge2. 01 mars 1973 sélectif.
01 juin 1978 01 juil. 1980
chargement de combat / combat
charge inerte / inert filling loading chargement séparé par produit /
Charge non explosive, ayant le Répartition du personnel et commodity loading
même poids que la charge arrimage du matériel et du Méthode de chargement
explosive. ravitaillement de façon appropriée impliquant la mise à bord
Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge2. à l'opération tactique prévue pour ensemble de produits divers (tels
01 nov. 1975 l'unité embarquée. Chaque que munitions, rations, ou
élément est arrimé de manière à véhicules en caisses) de telle sorte
charge maximum pratique / safe pouvoir être débarqué au moment que chaque produit puisse être
working load voulu. déchargé sans toucher aux autres.
Dans les opérations à la mer, Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme(s) connexe(s) :
charge à laquelle un point chargement ; déchargement chargement ; embarquement.
d'attache peut être soumis sans sélectif ; embarquement. 01 mars 1973
risque ; cette charge est 01 mars 1973
normalement indiquée sur une chargement standard
plaque à proximité du point chargement de retour / return Terme privilégié : charge standard.
d'attache. load
Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge Personnel et/ou fret devant être chargement sur palette / binding
d'épreuve statique. transportés par un moyen de Amarrage ou immobilisation
01 mars 1981 transport sur son trajet de retour. d'objets sur une plate-forme
01 nov. 1968 mobile du type palette.
chargement / loading Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge
Action de mettre en place le chargement par destination / palettisée.
matériel, l'approvisionnement et block stowage loading 01 mars 1973
autre fret à bord de navires, Méthode de chargement par
d'aéronefs, de trains, de véhicules laquelle tout le fret ayant une chargement tactique
routiers et autres moyens de même destination déterminée est Terme privilégié : chargement par
transport. arrimé ensemble. Le but est de unité constituée.
Note : en anglais, la notion de faciliter le débarquement rapide à
loading inclut le personnel. destination en dérangeant le moins chargement vertical / vertical
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Type de chargement dans lequel suspendue sous le fuselage d'un 01 nov. 1975
les articles similaires sont rangés hélicoptère.
verticalement dans les cales du Terme(s) connexe(s) : transport chasse aux mines à vue / optical
navire, de telle sorte que les sous élingue. minehunting
articles choisis soient accessibles 01 juil. 1988 Utilisation d'un procédé visuel
à n'importe quel stade du (exemple : télévision ou plongeur
déchargement. charge standard / standard load remorqué) pour détecter et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : chargement standard classifier des mines ou des objets
chargement. Charge dont les dimensions, le "mine possible" dépassant du
01 mai 1963 poids et le centrage sont préétablis fond.
et qui est désignée par un numéro 01 nov. 1975
charge militaire / warhead ou un code.
Partie d'un missile, d'un projectile, Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge3 ; chasse aux mines par
d'une torpille ou de toute autre chargement. détecteurs magnétiques /
munition, destinée à provoquer des 04 oct. 2000 magnetic minehunting
dégâts. Utilisation de détecteurs
25 sept. 1998 chargeur / cassette magnétiques pour déterminer la
En photographie, boîte faisant présence de mines ou d'objets
charge nominale / rated load partie d'un magasin que l'on peut "mine possible".
Charge de sécurité déterminée recharger et contenant le support 01 déc. 1976
pour un équipement dans des sensible, soit vierge, soit
conditions prescrites. impressionné. On peut la séparer chasse d’exploration /
01 nov. 1983 au jour de l'appareil de prise de exploratory hunting
vues ou du matériel de traitement. En guerre des mines sur mer,
charge nucléaire prescrite Terme(s) connexe(s) : magasin. opération parallèle au dragage
Terme privilégié : dotation 01 mars 1973 d'exploration, au cours de laquelle
nucléaire. une partie de la route, ou de la
charge utile1 / payload1 zone, est soumise à des
charge nucléaire statique / Sur un missile ou une roquette, procédures de chasse aux mines :
atomic demolition munition charge militaire, y compris son ceci permet de déterminer la
Dispositif nucléaire conçu ou enveloppe et les équipements présence ou l'absence de mines.
adapté pour être utilisé comme incorporés. 01 nov. 1975
munition de démolition. 26 août 2009
01 mars 1982 chasseur / fighter
charge utile2 / payload2 Terme générique pour désigner un
charge offerte / allowable load Charge en sus de son poids à vide type d'aéronef rapide et maniable,
Charge totale qu'un aéronef peut qu'un véhicule est capable capable d'effectuer des opérations
transporter sur une distance d'emporter pour une mission tactiques contre des objectifs
déterminée, prenant en donnée aériens ou de surface.
considération le poids et le volume Note : la charge peut comprendre Terme(s) connexe(s) : chasseur de
du chargement. des personnes, des matériels ou défense aérienne de jour ;
Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité des équipements. chasseur de défense aérienne
d'emport instantané ; chargement ; 26 août 2009 temps clair ; chasseur de défense
embarquement. aérienne tout temps ; intercepteur.
01 juin 1984 chariot de transbordement / 01 févr. 1989
transfer loader
charge palettisée / palletized Véhicule, à roues ou à chenilles, chasseur de défense aérienne
unit load doté d'une plate-forme capable de de jour / day air defence fighter
Quantité d'une denrée, emballée se mouvoir horizontalement et Avion de chasse dont l'équipement
ou non, disposée sur une palette verticalement, utilisé pour le et l'armement permettent
d'une certaine manière et attachée chargement ou le déchargement d'engager des objectifs aériens
ou fixée de telle sorte que le tout d'un moyen de transport mais par temps clair et de jour
soit manoeuvré comme une seule quelconque (aéronef, etc.). seulement.
unité. 01 nov. 1968 Terme(s) connexe(s) : chasseur.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : chargement 01 oct. 1984
sur palette ; palette d'aéronef. chasse aux mines / minehunting
01 mars 1973 Repérage de mines, une à une, au chasseur de défense aérienne
moyen de bâtiments, de matériels temps clair / clear weather air
charge perforante / hollow aéroportés ou de plongeurs, suivi defence fighter
charge du déminage. Avion de chasse dont l'équipement
Charge formée destinée à produire 01 oct. 1978 et l'armement permettent
suivant son axe de révolution une d'engager des objectifs aériens, de
perforation profonde d'un diamètre chasse aux mines acoustique / jour et de nuit, mais par temps clair
relativement petit. acoustic minehunting seulement.
01 déc. 1977 Repérage au moyen d'un sonar, Terme(s) connexe(s) : chasseur.
de mines ou objets donnant des 01 oct. 1984
charge sous élingue / échos "mine possible", posés,
underslung load enfouis ou dépassant du fond chasseur de défense aérienne
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Avion de chasse dont l'équipement photogrammetric control
et l'armement permettent Cheminement établi en utilisant des circuit combiné de mise de feu /
d'engager des objectifs aériens par points de contrôle combination firing circuit
toutes conditions météorologiques, photogrammétrique successifs. Ensemble comprenant deux
de jour et de nuit. 01 déc. 1974 systèmes indépendants de mise
Terme(s) connexe(s) : chasseur. de feu, l'un étant non électrique et
17 oct. 1984 chenal de sécurité / safety lane l'autre électrique, disposés de
Chenal établi pour le transit des manière que la mise de feu de l'un
chasseur d’interception sous-marins et des bâtiments de ou l'autre des systèmes provoque
Terme privilégié : intercepteur. surface afin de leur éviter d'être la détonation de toutes les
attaqués par des forces amies. charges.
chef de mission 01 mai 1963 Terme(s) connexe(s) : circuit
Terme privilégié : commandant de double de mise de feu.
mission. chenal exploré / searched 01 mars 1981
channel
chef de transport / chalk En guerre des mines sur mer, circuit d’analyse / discriminating
commander totalité ou partie d'une route ou circuit
Responsable des hommes et des d'un passage qui a été exploré ou Partie d'un circuit de mise de feu
matériels embarqués sous un dragué, sur une largeur donnée. qui fait la distinction entre la
même "numéro-repère". 01 nov. 1975 réponse du détecteur à une cible
Terme(s) connexe(s) : troupe et la réponse à d'autres
numérotée. chenille / track6, n. perturbations (par exemple
01 mars 1973 Bande sans fin, articulée, équipant dragues à influence, contre-
les véhicules chenillés ou semi- minage, etc).
chemin de guidage / track8, n. chenillés. 01 août 1976
Dispositif servant à guider ou 18 févr. 1998
limiter le déplacement de certains circuit de mise de feu1 / firing
matériels. chercheur laser / laser seeker circuit1
18 févr. 1998 Appareil basé sur un récepteur mécanisme de mise de feu
sensible à la direction qui détecte En guerre terrestre, circuit
chemin de roulement1 / roller l'énergie réfléchie à partir d'un électrique ou boucle pyrotechnique
conveyor objectif désigné par laser, et définit dont le but est de faire exploser, à
Dipositif muni de rouleaux la direction de l'objectif par rapport partir d'un point de mise de feu, les
permettant la manutention de au récepteur. charges qui y sont reliées.
charges. Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme 01 juil. 1980
18 févr. 1969 guidée par laser.
01 août 1979 circuit de mise de feu2 / firing
chemin de roulement2 circuit2
Terme privilégié : voie de choix des objectifs et des mécanisme de mise de feu
circulation. moyens de traitement / targeting En guerre des mines sur mer,
Processus de sélection et de partie d'une mise de feu qui agit
cheminement graphique / hiérarchisation des objectifs et de soit sur le détonateur soit sur le
traverse2 choix du mode de traitement compteur de navires.
En topographie, report d'une série approprié à ces objectifs, en tenant 01 juil. 1980
de segments de droite joignant compte des capacités et des
successivement différents points, besoins opérationnels. circuit de mise de feu à
les longueurs des segments et 15 janv. 2008 dépression
leurs angles étant mesurés avec Terme privilégié : mine à
précision. chop dépression.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme privilégié : changement de
cheminement par triangulation. contrôle opérationnel. circuit double de mise de feu /
01 déc. 1974 dual firing circuit
cible Ensemble comprenant deux
cheminement par triangulation / Terme privilégié : objectif2,3. systèmes indépendants de mise
ground control de feu, tous deux électriques ou
Système de mesures précises cimetière temporaire / temporary non électriques disposés de
utilisé pour déterminer les cemetery manière que la mise de feu de l'un
distances et les directions, ou les Cimetière destiné à : ou l'autre système provoque la
différences d'altitude entre deux a. une première inhumation de détonation de toutes les charges.
points de la surface terrestre. restes humains si les Terme(s) connexe(s) : circuit
Terme(s) connexe(s) : circonstances le permettent ; combiné de mise de feu.
cheminement graphique ; point de b. une nouvelle inhumation de 01 mars 1981
référence3 ; réseau restes humains provenant d'une
trigonométrique. première inhumation d'urgence. circulation aérienne / air traffic
01 mars 1973 20 nov. 1996 Ensemble des aéronefs en vol et
des aéronefs évoluant sur l'aire de
cheminement circuit acoustique manoeuvre d'un aérodrome.
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[OACI] affecté à une information ou un 01 mars 1973
01 oct. 2000 matériel concernant la défense et
servant à cobaye / guinea-pig
circulation d’aérodrome1 / indiquer : En guerre des mines sur mer,
aerodrome traffic1 a. le degré de danger qui en navire utilisé pour déterminer si
Ensemble de la circulation sur résulterait pour la sécurité dans certaines conditions une
l'aire de manoeuvre d'un nationale ou OTAN en cas de zone peut être considérée comme
aérodrome. divulgation non autorisée ; claire de mines à influence ou
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aérodrome ; b. le type de protection exigé pour dans certains cas, pour faire
circulation aérienne. se prémunir contre une telle exploser des mines à dépression.
01 oct. 2001 divulgation. 01 nov. 1975
01 nov. 1968
circulation d’aérodrome2 / coconisation / cocooning
aerodrome traffic2 classification des ponts et emballage par pulvérisation de
Ensemble des aéronefs volant véhicules matière plastique
dans le voisinage de cet Terme privilégié : classification Opération consistant à recouvrir les
aérodrome. militaire. matériels d'une enveloppe pour les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aérodrome ; protéger contre l'action des agents
circulation aérienne. classification d’un itinéraire / atmosphériques.
01 oct. 2001 route classification 01 oct. 2001
Mode de classification d'itinéraires
cisailles / cutter routiers. Il tient compte de la code abrégé / brevity code
En guerre des mines sur mer, largeur minimale, de la plus code condensé
dispositif fixé à un brin de drague mauvaise section d'itinéraire, de la Code dont le but essentiel est de
pour couper les orins de mines ou charge portante du pont, du bac ou condenser les messages, mais
d'obstructeurs ; peut-être aussi du ponceau le plus faible et sans en garantir le secret.
monté sur un orin de mine ou d'éventuels obstacles au trafic. 01 mars 1973
d'obstructeur pour cisailler les Terme(s) connexe(s) :
dragues. classification militaire ; itinéraire. code à référence cartographique
01 déc. 1976 01 avr. 1971 / map reference code
Code utilisé pour chiffrer des
civilarisation / civilianization classification parallèle / parallel coordonnées de carroyage et
Transfert à des agents civils de classification autres renseignements
responsabilités, de fonctions ou de En matière de transport ferroviaire, cartographiques. Les codes à
postes confiés au personnel classement des véhicules et référence cartographique peuvent
militaire. matériels militaires de transports être utilisés à volonté dans
31 janv. 2014 ordinaires basé sur un examen d'autres buts lorsqu'il est
comparatif des caractéristiques nécessaire de chiffrer des
clair de lune artificiel / artificial principales de ces véhicules et de nombres.
moonlight ces matériels et de celles des 01 janv. 1968
Éclairage dont l'intensité est wagons plats ordinaires de
intermédiaire entre celles des catégorie correspondante sur code condensé
lumières reçues des étoiles et de lesquels ils peuvent être chargés. Terme privilégié : code abrégé.
la pleine lune, par nuit claire. 01 mars 1981
Terme(s) connexe(s) : éclairement code de panneaux / panel code
du champ de bataille. clé / key code de transmission sol-air
01 févr. 1973 En cartographie, terme parfois Code préétabli, destiné aux
employé de façon libérale comme communications visuelles,
classification militaire / military synonyme de "légende". généralement entre unités amies,
load classification Terme(s) connexe(s) : fond bleu et utilisant des panneaux.
classification des ponts et actinique ; légende1. Terme(s) connexe(s) : panneau.
véhicules 01 avr. 1973 01 janv. 1968
En matière de circulation routière,
système standard dans lequel un clé d’interprétation / imagery code de transmission sol-air
numéro de classe est attribué aux interpretation key Terme privilégié : code de
itinéraires, ponts, bacs et rampes Toute aide utilisée par les panneaux.
d'accès en fonction de la charge interprétateurs pour l'identification
qu'ils peuvent supporter. Les rapide d'objets visibles sur les coefficient d’arrimage / restraint
divers types de véhicules reçoivent photographies. factor
un numéro correspondant Exemples : diagrammes, cartes, En transport aérien, coefficient,
indiquant la classe minimale qu'ils tables, listes, jeux de normalement exprimé en "g", qui
sont autorisés à utiliser. photographies, etc. permet de déterminer les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 mars 1973 caractéristiques des systèmes
classification d'un itinéraire. d'arrimage nécessaires à
25 févr. 1991 cliché / frame l'immobilisation d'une charge
Photographie prise isolément et déterminée.
classification de sécurité / qui fait éventuellement partie d'une 01 sept. 1969
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coefficient d’intensité / intensity Terme(s) connexe(s) : bureau Commandant d'une armée ou d'une
factor d'allocations de transports aériens. composante fonctionelle au
Coefficient utilisé en planification 01 févr. 1973 troisième échelon de la structure
pour évaluer l'intensité prévisible militaire de commandement de
ou le caractère particulier d'une commandant / commander l'OTAN.
opération dans une zone et Cdt Terme(s) connexe(s) :
pendant une période déterminée. Il Terme(s) connexe(s) : autorité commandant stratégique de
s'applique au jour standard territoriale nationale ; commandant l'OTAN ; commandement de
d'approvisionnement pour le calcul coordonnateur ; commandant des composante1.
des approvisionnements d'un jour forces nationales intégrées ; 29 mai 2002
de combat. commandant participant ;
01 sept. 1981 commandant utilisateur ; commandant de composante2 /
commandement national. component commander2
colocalisation / collocation 01 mars 1973 Commandant chargé de la
coïmplantation (toléré) planification et de la conduite
Implantation d’au moins deux commandant bénéficiaire / d’une opération maritime, terrestre,
détachements, unités, organismes supported commander aérienne, spéciale ou autre au sein
ou services sur un seul et même Commandant responsable au d’une force interarmées.
emplacement bien défini. premier chef de tous les aspects 29 mai 2002
18 févr. 2015 d'une tâche assignée par une
autorité militaire de l'OTAN de commandant de la défense
colis d’accompagnement / door niveau supérieur et qui reçoit des aérienne / air defence
bundle forces ou un autre type de soutien commander
Gaine ou fardeau largué d'un ou de plusieurs commandants Commandant désigné
manuellement et normalement en soutien. officiellement comme responsable
suivi par des parachutistes. Terme(s) connexe(s) : de la défense aérienne d'une
01 mars 1973 commandant en soutien. région déterminée.
04 oct. 2000 22 janv. 2010
colonne nucléaire / nuclear
column commandant bleu / blue commandant de mission /
Cylindre creux, formé d'eau et commander mission commander
d'écume projetées verticalement Officier désigné pour exercer le chef de mission
par une explosion nucléaire sous- contrôle opérationnel des forces En opérations aériennes, personne
marine, et à travers lequel les gaz bleues pendant une période à bord, désignée par une autorité
à hautes températures et haute déterminée durant un exercice. compétente, qui a la responsabilité
pression issus de l'explosion, sont 01 juil. 1985 de mener à bien la mission avec
expulsés dans l'atmosphère. Un les moyens mis à sa disposition.
cylindre analogue, mais constitué commandant coordonnateur / Note : le commandant de mission
par de la terre volatilisée, peut se coordinating commander n'est pas nécessairement le
former au cours des explosions En guerre nucléaire, commandant commandant de l'aéronef.
nucléaires souterraines. régional qui coordonne les Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 mars 1973 activités des unités chargées de commandant d'aéronef.
l'emploi des armes nucléaires et 14 oct. 2002
coloriage hypsométrique / des unités de soutien.
hypsometric tinting Terme(s) connexe(s) : commandant de secteur / sector
teinte de niveau commandant utilisateur. commander
teinte hypsométrique 09 janv. 1996 Officier responsable, au sein d'un
Procédé utilisé pour représenter le secteur, du contrôle tactique des
relief sur les cartes et plans et qui commandant d’aéronef / aircraft forces de défense aérienne et de
consiste à colorer de manière commander la mise en oeuvre des moyens
différente les zones comprises commandant de bord (toléré) alloués à ce secteur.
entre les lignes de niveau définies. Membre de l'équipage, désigné 01 oct. 1978
01 févr. 1973 par une autorité compétente pour
commander un aéronef et commandant des forces
combat de rencontre / meeting responsable de la sécurité de sa d’opposition / opposing forces
engagement mise en oeuvre. commander
Action se produisant au cours du Note : le commandant d'aéronef Officier désigné pour exercer le
combat lorsqu'un élément en peut aussi être le commandant de contrôle opérationnel des forces
mouvement et qui n'a pu se mission. d'opposition pendant une période
déployer entièrement se heurte à Terme(s) connexe(s) : déterminée au cours d'un exercice
l'ennemi, à un moment et en un commandant de mission. OTAN.
endroit inattendus. 01 oct. 2001 01 juil. 1994
01 août 1973
commandant de bord commandant des forces
comité de priorités aériennes / Terme privilégié : commandant nationales intégrées / national
air priorities committee d'aéronef. force commander
Comité chargé de déterminer les Commandant de forces nationales
priorités de transport par air de commandant de composante1 / affectées à titre d'éléments
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commandements alliés Terme(s) connexe(s) :


subordonnés. commandant pourpre / purple commandant coordonnateur.
01 mars 1973 commander 07 juin 2000
Officier désigné pour exercer le
commandant du génie militaire / contrôle opérationnel des forces commande de prolongation de
engineer commander pourpres pendant une période fonctionnement / overrun
En termes de guerre terrestre, déterminée durant un exercice. control
officier du Génie qui assume des 01 juil. 1985 Dispositif qui permet à un appareil
fonctions de conseiller auprès d'un photographique soit de prendre un
commandant approprié, propose commandant stratégique de nombre supplémentaire déterminé
des opérations de sa spécialité et l’OTAN / NATO strategic de clichés, soit de fonctionner
les commande en fonction des commander pendant un temps supplémentaire
ordres reçus. Il contrôle les Commandant situé au plus haut déterminé après la fin de l'action
opérations de ce type exécutées niveau de la structure militaire de du dispositif normal de commande.
par des troupes n'étant pas commandement de l'OTAN. 01 juil. 1970
directement sous son Terme(s) connexe(s) :
commandement. Dans certaines commandant de composante1 ; commandement1 / command1
armées, ces responsabilités Commandant suprême allié Autorité conférée à un militaire
peuvent être réparties entre deux Transformation ; Commandant pour diriger, coordonner et
personnes. suprême des Forces alliées en contrôler des forces militaires.
01 déc. 1993 Europe ; commandement1 ; 29 mai 2002
commandement de composante1 ;
commandant en soutien / commandement stratégique ; zone commandement2 / command2
supporting commander de responsabilité1. Ordre donné par un commandant,
Commandant qui fournit des forces 31 janv. 2014 exprimant sa volonté de voir
ou un autre soutien à un exécuter une action donnée.
commandant bénéficiaire ou qui Commandant suprême allié 29 mai 2002
élabore un plan supplétif. Transformation / Supreme Allied
Terme(s) connexe(s) : Commander Transformation commandement3 / command3
commandant bénéficiaire. Commandant stratégique de Unité, groupe d'unités,
04 oct. 2000 l'OTAN qui commande le organisation ou zone, placés sous
Commandement allié l'autorité d'un même commandant.
commandant interallié Transformation et qui est chargé 29 mai 2002
Terme privilégié : commandant de la transformation des capacités
OTAN. militaires de l'OTAN pour toute la commandement de composante1
gamme des missions militaires de / component command1
commandant militaire l'Alliance. Dans la structure de
Terme privilégié : gouverneur Terme(s) connexe(s) : commandement militaire de
militaire. Commandant stratégique de l'OTAN, organisation de
l'OTAN ; Commandant suprême commandement du troisième
commandant national / national des Forces alliées en Europe ; échelon qui possède des
commander transformation. capacités terrestres, aériennes ou
Échelon de commandement 31 janv. 2014 maritimes spécifiques et est
national, territorial ou fonctionnel, responsable de la planification
qui ne se trouve pas normalement commandant suprême des opérationnelle et de la conduite
intégré dans la chaîne de Forces alliées en Europe / des opérations qui lui sont
commandement alliée. Supreme Allied Commander confiées, conformément aux
01 sept. 2003 Europe directives du commandant OTAN.
Commandant stratégique de Terme(s) connexe(s) :
commandant OTAN / NATO l'OTAN qui commande le commandant de composante1 ;
commander Commandement allié Opérations commandant stratégique de
commandant interallié et qui est chargé de la planification l'OTAN.
Chef militaire au sein de la chaîne et de l'exécution des opérations de 15 janv. 2008
de commandement OTAN. l'OTAN.
01 mars 1984 Terme(s) connexe(s) : commandement de composante2
Commandant stratégique de / component command2
commandant participant / l'OTAN ; Commandant suprême Commandement de composante
exercise commander allié Transformation. fonctionnelle ou commandement
Dans un exercice, chef prenant 31 janv. 2014 de composante d’armée chargé de
part à la manoeuvre et chargé la planification et de la conduite
d'émettre des ordres d'opérations commandant utilisateur / d’une opération maritime, terrestre,
appropriés et adressés aux forces executing commander aérienne, spéciale ou autre au sein
placées sous son autorité. Il peut En guerre nucléaire, commandant d’une force interarmées.
recevoir des responsabilités stratégique de l'OTAN qui reçoit MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014
d'autorité, de conduite et/ou de l'autorisation d'employer les armes
direction d'exercice en plus de ses nucléaires mises à sa disposition, commandement de la défense
responsabilités de soit contre des objectifs donnés, aérienne / air defence command
commandement. soit dans le cadre de plans Officier exerçant son autorité et sa
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aérienne dans une région Terme(s) connexe(s) : commandement national ;


déterminée. commandement de composante1; commandement opérationnel ;
01 nov. 1975 commandement stratégique. contrôle administratif.
04 oct. 2000 01 mars 1973
commandement fonctionnel /
functional command commandement national / commander2 / command4
Organisation de commandement national command Dominer par le champ de tir de ses
fondée sur des fonctions militaires Commandement mis sur pied par armes ou par l'observation à partir
plutôt que sur des zones une nation donnée et sous d'une position plus élevée.
géographiques. l'autorité de celle-ci. Il peut ou non 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : être placé sous les ordres d'un
commandement3. commandement de l'OTAN. commandes automatiques de
09 nov. 1990 Terme(s) connexe(s) : vol / automatic flight control
commandant ; commandement3. system
commandement intégral / full 01 mars 1973 CADV
command système de contrôle
Pouvoir militaire et responsabilité commandement opérationnel / automatique de vol (désuet)
dont un commandant est investi operational command Système comprenant tout ce qui
pour donner des ordres à des Autorité conférée à un est nécessaire au contrôle
subordonnés. Il couvre tous les commandant d'assigner des automatique du vol d'un aéronef
aspects des opérations et de missions ou des tâches à des ou d'un engin sur une trajectoire
l'administration militaires et commandants subordonnés, de fixée ou vers une position définie
n'existe que dans les armées déployer des unités, de réaffecter par des points particuliers situés à
nationales. des forces, de conserver le l'intérieur ou à l'extérieur de
Note : le terme "commandement", contrôle opérationnel ou tactique, l'aéronef ou engin.
dans son sens international, ou de le déléguer au besoin. 08 août 2008
implique un moindre degré Note : cette autorité ne comprend
d'autorité que dans son sens pas de responsabilités commercial sur étagère /
strictement national. Aucun administratives. commercial off-the-shelf
commandant OTAN ou de coalition Terme(s) connexe(s) : Se dit d'un produit commercialisé
n'a le commandement intégral des commandement1 ; commandement que l’on peut acquérir aisément et
forces qui lui sont affectées, car intégral ; contrôle administratif ; normalement utilisé sans
les pays ne délèguent que le contrôle opérationnel ; contrôle modification.
commandement opérationnel ou le tactique. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
contrôle opérationnel des forces 01 oct. 2001 gouvernemental sur étagère ;
qu'ils affectent à l'OTAN. OTAN sur étagère.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : commandement stratégique / 26 août 2014
commandement1 ; commandement strategic command
opérationnel ; contrôle Organisation de commandement commère / tattletale
administratif ; contrôle située à l'échelon le plus élevé de En opérations navales, unité
opérationnel. la structure militaire de maintenant le contact avec l'objectif
04 oct. 2000 commandement de l'OTAN. à partir d'une position lui permettant
Note : les commandements de transmettre des informations sur
commandement interarmées stratégiques sont au nombre de l'objectif à d'autres unités.
sous-régional / joint subregional deux : le Commandement allié 01 oct. 2001
command Opérations et le Commandement
Organisation de commandement allié Transformation. commodore de convoi / convoy
sous-régionale, située au troisième Terme(s) connexe(s) : commodore
échelon de la structure militaire de commandant stratégique de Officier de marine, ou capitaine de
commandement de l'OTAN, à l'OTAN ; commandement l'un des navires d'un convoi,
laquelle n'est attribuée aucune zone interarmées sous-régional ; zone de désigné pour commander ce
de responsabilité permanente. Ce responsabilité1,2. convoi compte tenu des ordres de
commandement se caractérise 31 janv. 2014 l'officier assurant le
notamment comme suit : commandement tactique. S'il n'y a
a. il comporte une combinaison de commandement tactique / pas d'escorte de surface, il assure
capacités propres aux trois tactical command le commandement du convoi sans
armées ; Autorité déléguée à un aucune restriction.
b. il assume des responsabilités commandant pour attribuer des 13 déc. 1999
sous-régionales en matière tâches aux forces placées sous
d'entraînement et d'exercices ; et son commandement, en vue de communité / commonality
c. il dispose d'une capacité l'accomplissement de la mission État réalisé lorsqu'il est fait usage
permanente de planification, et de ordonnée par l'autorité supérieure. de la même doctrine, des mêmes
commandement et de contrôle, 01 sept. 1974 procédures ou du même
pour la conduite d'opérations équipement.
interarmées, qui lui permet commander1 / command5 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
d'entreprendre toute mission de Exercer un commandement. compatibilité ; interchangeabilité ;
l'Alliance, ou d'y contribuer, suivant Terme(s) connexe(s) : normalisation.
les instructions du commandant commandement fonctionnel ; CS, 4 oct. 2000
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compas gyromagnétique / Terme(s) connexe(s) : compte rendu de raid / raid


gyromagnetic compass concentration d'objectifs. report
Gyroscope directionnel dont 01 nov. 1968 En défense aérienne, compte
l'échelle d'azimut est asservie à la rendu destiné à contribuer à
direction du nord magnétique par composant / component l'évaluation rapide d'une situation
un dispositif de détection Dans le domaine de la logistique, aérienne tactique.
magnétique. pièce ou assemblage de pièces 01 sept. 1974
01 déc. 1979 assurant une fonction déterminée
et dont le montage ou le compte rendu de situation /
compas magnétique / magnetic remplacement ne peut se faire situation report
compass qu'en totalité. Rapport donnant la situation dans
Instrument utilisant un équipage Terme(s) connexe(s) : ensemble ; la zone d'une unité ou formation
magnétique suspendu pour équipement ; pièce ; sous- déterminée.
indiquer la direction du nord ensemble. 13 déc. 1999
magnétique. 01 mars 1992
01 févr. 1974 compte rendu détaillé
composition pyrotechnique / d’interprétation photographique
compatibilité / compatibility pyrotechnics / detailed photographic report
Aptitude de produits, processus ou Composition de produits chimiques Compte rendu général analytique
services à être utilisés pouvant donner lieu, après mise à de renseignement, établi après
conjointement dans des conditions feu, à une réaction exothermique exploitation des résultats de
spécifiées, pour satisfaire aux produisant lumière, chaleur, fumée, l'interprétation photographique ; il
exigences en cause sans bruit ou gaz. On peut aussi ne traite normalement qu'un seul
interaction inacceptable. l'employer comme retard dans les sujet, objectif ou complexe
Terme(s) connexe(s) : communité ; mises de feu en raison de sa durée d'objectifs, mais le fait de manière
interchangeabilité ; normalisation. de combustion connue. Ce terme détaillée.
[Guide ISO/CEI 2:1996] n'inclut ni les propergols ni les 01 mars 1973
CS, 4 oct. 2000 explosifs.
04 oct. 2000 compte rendu d’exploitation de
compatibilité électromagnétique reconnaissance /
/ electromagnetic compatibility compromis / compromised reconnaissance exploitation
CEM Se dit de matières classifiées report
Aptitude d'un appareil ou d'un divulguées en entier ou en partie à
RECCEXREP
système à fonctionner dans son une personne non autorisée, ou
Message-type utilisé pour rendre
environnement électromagnétique qui risquent de lui être divulguées.
compte des résultats d'une
sans produire de perturbations 30 janv. 2012
mission de reconnaissance
électromagnétiques intolérables aérienne tactique. Le compte
pour tout ce qui se trouve dans cet compte rendu de bombardement rendu doit, dans la mesure du
environnement. / shelling report possible, comprendre
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vulnérabilité Compte rendu de bombardement l'interprétation des données du
électromagnétique. ennemi comprenant des capteur.
09 mai 2000 renseignements sur le calibre, la 01 janv. 1983
direction, l'heure, la densité et la
compensation de filé / image zone bombardée. compte rendu en vol / in-flight
motion compensation 01 nov. 1968
report
Mouvement communiqué Message-type par lequel les
intentionnellement au film de prise compte rendu de contact / équipages rendent compte en vol
de vue et calculé de façon à contact report des résultats de leur mission. Il est
compenser le déplacement d'un compte rendu initial de contact également utilisé pour transmettre
véhicule aérien ou spatial en train compte rendu supplémentaire toute observation visuelle
de photographier des objets au de contact présentant un intérêt tactique et
sol. Compte rendu pour avertir de toute dont l'importance et l'urgence sont
01 mars 1973 détection de l'ennemi. telles que, s'il n'en était rendu
01 déc. 1979 compte qu'au retour de mission, le
compilation / compilation délai ainsi introduit lui enlèverait
Sélection, rassemblement et compte rendu de mission / tout intérêt.
présentation graphique de tous mission report 01 mars 1973
renseignements adéquats Compte rendu standard faisant
nécessaires à la préparation d'une état des résultats d'une mission compte rendu initial de contact
carte. De tels renseignements aérienne et signalant les Terme privilégié : compte rendu de
peuvent provenir d'autres cartes observations importantes faites au contact.
ou de sources diverses. cours du vol.
01 mars 1973 01 oct. 1980

complexe d’objectifs / target compte rendu de mouillage de


complex mines
Concentrations multiples Terme privilégié : plan de repérage
d'objectifs dans un espace d'un champ de mines.
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compte rendu initial concentration stratégique / de risque en cas d'exposition à


d’interprétation / initial strategic concentration des radiations nucléaires
programmed interpretation Réunion, dans une région supplémentaires.
report favorable, des forces à mettre en 01 juil. 1980
Compte rendu normalisé oeuvre dans les opérations
d'interprétation d'imagerie, initiales prévues par le plan conduite des opérations /
fournissant des renseignements d'opérations. conduct of operations
bruts, obtenus au cours d'une 01 nov. 1968 Art de diriger, de coordonner, de
mission sur des objectifs contrôler et d'ajuster les actions
programmés ou d'autres concept / concept des forces pour atteindre les
renseignements vitaux pouvant En élaboration et expérimentation objectifs fixés.
être aisément identifiés à proximité de concepts OTAN, idée de 14 oct. 2002
de ces objectifs et qui n'auraient transformation orientée vers des
pas fait l'objet d'un autre compte solutions, répondant à une conduite de tir / fire control
rendu. insuffisance ou à une lacune Conduite de toute opération
01 sept. 1981 capacitaire. relative à l'application d'un tir sur
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compte rendu supplémentaire 01 mars 1977
d’interprétation / supplemental concept d’opération / concept of
programmed interpretation operations cône de silence / cone of silence
report idée de manœuvre (toléré) Espace en forme de cône inversé,
Compte rendu normalisé Expression claire et concise de la situé directement au-dessus des
d'interprétation d'imagerie, manœuvre choisie par le aériens de certains types de
fournissant des renseignements commandant pour exécuter la radiophares et dans lequel les
bruts sur des objectifs importants mission reçue. signaux ne sont pas entendus, ou
couverts par la mission, soit que 30 janv. 2012 sont très affaiblis.
ces informations n'aient pas été Terme(s) connexe(s) : radioborne
incluses dans des comptes rendus concept d’utilisation d’un Z.
antérieurs, soit que des système d’armes / weapon 01 mars 1973
renseignements bruts system employment concept
supplémentaires aient été Description, en termes généraux, cône mort / altitude hole
demandés. basée sur une ébauche des Plage vide d'échos au centre d'une
01 sept. 1981 caractéristiques établies, d'un représentation radiale sur un écran
équipement ou d'un système aéroporté ; son centre représente
compte rendu supplémentaire d'armes particulier, dans le cadre le point du sol situé
de contact de concepts tactiques ou de immédiatement à la verticale de
Terme privilégié : compte rendu de futures doctrines. l'avion. Dans un radar à vision
contact. 01 janv. 1983 latérale, aussi appelé "secteur
d'altitude" et "zone de non-
compteur de navires / ship concept stratégique / strategic détection".
counter concept 01 déc. 1974
En guerre des mines sur mer, Ligne d'action générale adoptée
dispositif équipant une mine et en considération de la situation connaissance de la situation /
l'empêchant d'exploser avant stratégique. Elle est définie d'une situational awareness
d'avoir reçu un nombre manière suffisamment large pour perception de la situation
d'influences prédéterminé. fournir le cadre des mesures (déconseillé)
01 nov. 1975 militaires, diplomatiques, connaissance de l'espace de
économiques, psychologiques et bataille (désuet)
concentration / mass1 autres qui en découlent. Connaissance des éléments de
Concentration de la puissance de 01 nov. 1983 l'espace de bataille nécessaire
combat. pour prendre des décisions
Terme(s) connexe(s) : formation concept tactique / tactical reposant sur des informations
concentrée. concept appropriées.
01 avr. 1971 Énoncé formulé en termes 30 janv. 2012
généraux à partir duquel est mise
concentration d’objectifs / target au point une doctrine tactique. connaissance de l’espace de
concentration 01 sept. 2003 bataille
Groupe d'objectifs voisins les uns Terme privilégié: connaissance de
des autres. condition d’exposition aux la situation
Terme(s) connexe(s) : complexe radiations / radiation exposure
d'objectifs. state conseiller génie d'une force
01 févr. 1974 Condition d'une unité, ou interarmées / joint force
exceptionnellement d'un individu, engineer
concentration maximale déduite de la ou des doses Conseiller principal du
admissible cumulatives de radiations reçues commandant d'une force
Terme privilégié : barème de par le corps humain. Elle est interarmées pour toutes les
radioconcentration. exprimée par un symbole qui questions relatives à l'action du
indique le potentiel disponible pour génie militaire.
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contamination diminuer les unités ennemies assaillantes,


console / console1 normalement. avec pour objectif général
Aide à grande distance à la 01 mars 1982 d'interdire à l'ennemi la réalisation
navigation dont les émissions de ses intentions. En défense
permettent de déterminer les contenir / contain d'arrêt, elle est déclenchée pour
relèvements grâce à leur Arrêter, retenir ou entourer les rétablir la position de résistance
modulation à basse fréquence. forces de l'ennemi, ou obliger principale et ne poursuit que des
01 mars 1973 l'ennemi à centrer son activité sur objectifs limités.
un front donné et l'empêcher de Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre-
consolidation de la paix / faire replier une partie quelconque mouvement.
peacebuilding de ses forces pour les utiliser 01 janv. 1960
Effort de soutien de la paix visant à ailleurs.
réduire le risque de reprise d’un 01 mars 1973 contre-commandement et
conflit en s’attaquant aux causes contrôle / counter-command and
profondes du conflit et en contingent national / national control
répondant aux besoins à long component Aspect offensif de la guerre du
terme de la population. Force nationale comprenant une ou commandement et du contrôle
Note : la consolidation de la paix plusieurs armées (terre, air ou mer) ayant pour but d'empêcher un
exige un engagement à long terme placées sous le commandement adversaire d'utiliser efficacement
et peut être menée simultanément d’un chef national unique, affecté à ses capacités de commandement
avec d'autres types d’efforts de un commandement OTAN. et de contrôle en les influençant,
soutien de la paix. 1 mars 1973 en les dégradant ou en les
MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014 détruisant.
continuez sur... / restart at... Terme(s) connexe(s) : guerre du
constante du cône / constant of En artillerie, terme utilisé pour commandement et du contrôle ;
the cone reprendre l'exécution d'un plan de protection du commandement et
Projection conique conforme de feux après une interruption liée à du contrôle.
Lambert. l'un des commandements : 29 mai 2002
Terme(s) connexe(s) : facteur de "Restez sur...", "vérifier éléments"
convergence ; facteur de ou "ne pas recharger". contre-contre-mesures de guerre
convergence de la grille. 01 mars 1977 acoustique / acoustic warfare
01 mars 1973 counter-countermeasures
contour extérieur irrégulier du En milieu sous-marin, mesures
contact / contact champ de mines / irregular outer destinées à réserver aux forces
Terme de procédure désignant tout edge amies l'usage efficace du spectre
objet aérien, de surface ou sous- En guerre des mines sur terre, acoustique en contrant les mesures
marin, détecté par des capteurs rangées ou bandes minées de de guerre acoustique hostiles. Elles
électroniques, acoustiques ou dimensions réduites, disposées impliquent des mesures
visuels. irrégulièrement en avant d'un antimesures de soutien de guerre
16 juil. 1996 champ de mines, côté ennemi, acoustique et des mesures anti-
dans le but de tromper ce dernier contre-mesures de guerre
contact perdu / contact lost sur la composition et les acoustique et peuvent comporter ou
Expression signifiant qu'une cible dimensions du champ de mines. non des émissions acoustiques
qu'on estime se trouver encore Ce dispositif n'est habituellement sous-marines.
dans la zone de couverture des utilisé qu'avec des champs de Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre-
capteurs a été temporairement mines enterrées. mesures de guerre acoustique ;
perdue, sans qu'il soit question 01 janv. 1991 guerre acoustique ; mesures de
d'en abandonner la poursuite. soutien de guerre acoustique.
09 janv. 1996 contre-agression / counter- 13 déc. 1999
aggression
contamination / contamination Stade du système de mesures de contre-espionnage / counter-
infection précaution de l'OTAN marquant la espionage
Dépôt, absorption ou adsorption transition d'une situation de Action ayant pour but de détecter
de matières radioactives, d'agents préparation et d'établissement de l'espionnage et de s'y opposer.
biologiques ou chimiques ; ces l'état de préparation à une Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre-
phénomènes peuvent s'appliquer à situation où l'emploi des forces de ingérence.
des structures, des zones, du l'OTAN est autorisé contre un ou 01 mars 1981
personnel ou des objets. des pays, et contre des forces qui
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ligne de commettent ou appuient contre-ingérence / counter-
contrôle de contamination ; activement une agression contre le intelligence
radiation induite. territoire ou les forces de l'OTAN. Opération visant à déceler et à
01 nov. 1994 01 oct. 2001 neutraliser toute menace contre la
sécurité résultant des activités des
contamination résiduelle / contre-attaque / counter-attack services de renseignement,
residual contamination Attaque, par tout ou partie d'une d'organisations ou d'agents se
Contamination qui demeure après force défensive, d'une force livrant à l'espionnage, au
les mesures prises pour l'enlever. ennemie assaillante, ayant pour sabotage, à la subversion ou au
Ces mesures peuvent consister but soit de reprendre le terrain terrorisme.
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espionnage ; contre-sabotage ; mouvement de l'ennemi. administrative control


contre-subversion ; opération Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- Direction ou autorité exercée sur
clandestine ; renseignement de attaque. des formations subordonnées ou
sécurité ; sécurité1,2 ; sécurité des 01 mars 1982 autres en ce qui concerne les
opérations ; sûreté1,2. questions administratives telles
01 juil. 1980 contre-pente / reverse slope que l'administration du personnel,
Versant (ami ou ennemi) masqué les ravitaillements, les services et
contre-insurrection / counter- par la crête aux vues de autres problèmes ne faisant pas
insurgency l'adversaire. partie des missions
COIN 01 nov. 1968 opérationnelles de ces formations
Ensemble des mesures civiles et subordonnées ou autres.
militaires prises pour faire échouer contre-sabotage / counter- Terme(s) connexe(s) :
une insurrection et répondre aux sabotage commandement1 ; commandement
principaux motifs d'insatisfaction. Action ayant pour but de détecter intégral ; commandement
30 janv. 2012 les tentatives de sabotage et de opérationnel ; contrôle ; contrôle
s'y opposer. opérationnel.
contre-mesures de guerre Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- 01 avr. 1971
acoustique / acoustic warfare ingérence.
countermeasures 01 mars 1981 contrôle aérien / air control
En milieu sous-marin, mesures Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de
prises pour prévenir ou limiter contre-subversion / counter- contrôle aérien tactique ; centre de
l'emploi par des forces hostiles du subversion contrôle de la circulation aérienne ;
spectre acoustique. Elles impliquent Action ayant pour but de détecter centre de contrôle régional ; centre
l'emploi délibéré d'émissions les tentatives de subversion et de de détection et de contrôle ;
acoustiques sous-marines s'y opposer. contrôleur aérien ; contrôleur
destinées à la déception et au Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- aérien tactique ; contrôleur
brouillage. ingérence ; subversion. d'interception aérienne ; espace
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- 01 mars 1981 aérien contrôlé ; région de
contre-mesures de guerre contrôle ; voie aérienne ; zone de
acoustique ; guerre acoustique ; contre-surveillance / contrôle ; zone de contrôle
mesures de soutien de guerre countersurveillance terminale.
acoustique. Ensemble de mesures actives ou 01 févr. 1973
13 déc. 1999 passives prises pour contrecarrer
la surveillance adverse. contrôle automatique de la
contre-mesures électroniques / Terme(s) connexe(s) : vitesse de rotor / rotor
electronic countermeasures camouflage ; sécurité des governing mode
CME opérations ; surveillance. Mode de contrôle permettant le
Partie de la guerre électronique qui 01 sept. 1981 maintien automatique de la vitesse
concerne les mesures visant à de rotation du rotor d'un
empêcher ou réduire l'utilisation contre-terrorisme / hélicoptère.
efficace par l'ennemi du spectre counterterrorism 01 janv. 1973
électromagnétique grâce à l'emploi Ensemble des mesures offensives
de l'énergie électromagnétique. Les prises pour neutraliser le contrôle automatique pour
contre-mesures électroniques se terrorisme, avant comme après la identification à vue / visual
divisent en trois catégories : le commission d'actes hostiles. identification
brouillage, la déception et la Note : ces mesures comprennent Dans un système de contrôle de
neutralisation électroniques. les activités de contre-force vol, fonction qui amène l'aéronef à
Terme(s) connexe(s) : brouillage ; justifiées par la légitime défense poursuivre une cible radar qui le
guerre électronique. des individus et les mesures positionne automatiquement pour
09 janv. 1996 d'endiguement exécutées par les une identification visuelle.
forces militaires et les organismes 01 janv. 1973
contre-miner / countermine civils.
Faire exploser la charge principale Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle aux procédures /
d'une mine sous l'effet du choc antiterrorisme. procedural control
causé par l'explosion d'une autre 31 janv. 2014 Méthode de contrôle de l'espace
mine ou d'une charge explosive, aérien qui s'appuie sur un mélange
située à proximité. Cette explosion contrôle / control1 de directions et de procédures
peut entraîner celle de la charge Autorité, impliquant la précédemment acceptées et
principale soit par sympathie, soit responsabilité de l'exécution des promulguées.
en provoquant le fonctionnement ordres et directives, exercée par 01 mars 1981
de la chaîne ou du mécanisme de un commandant sur une partie des
mise à feu de la mine. activités d'organismes contrôle centralisé1 / centralized
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. subordonnés ou d'autres control1
01 nov. 1991 organismes qui normalement ne Autorité que conserve un
sont pas sous son commandant pour diriger des
contre-mouvement / commandement. actions de manière à atteindre ses
countermove 30 janv. 2012 objectifs.
Opération entreprise pour réagir Terme(s) connexe(s) : exécution
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22 juin 2004 dans une zone de l'espace ou à livrer, afin de déterminer les
maritime pendant une période quantités de matériels et
contrôle centralisé2 / centralized donnée. d'équipement disponibles et/ou
control2 Note : en français, l'expression nécessaires pour les livraisons et
En défense aérienne, mode de "espace maritime" englobe les de faciliter la distribution ainsi que
contrôle dans lequel un échelon environnements sous-marin, de la gestion du matériel.
supérieur assigne directement les surface et aéromaritime. Terme(s) connexe(s) : gestion et
objectifs aux unités de feu. Terme(s) connexe(s) : interdiction administration du matériel.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle de l'espace maritime ; maîtrise de 01 nov. 1968
décentralisé. l'espace maritime.
22 juin 2004 13 déc. 1999 contrôle d’interception /
engagement control
contrôle consultatif / advisory contrôle de manoeuvre En défense aérienne, le contrôle
control d’identification / snake mode d'interception regroupe les phases
Mode de contrôle dans lequel le Dans un système de contrôle de relatives à la détection d'un
commandant de bord choisit ses vol, fonction grâce à laquelle un élément hostile, à son
vitesse, altitude et cap et a toute aéronef est amené à effectuer des identification, son interception
liberté d'action pour accomplir la évolutions programmées qui en proprement dite et sa destruction.
mission prescrite. L'unité de permettent l'identification. 01 mars 1973
contrôle des aéronefs informe 01 juil. 1972
l'équipage de la situation tactique contrôle en vol / flight following
du moment et fournit en temps contrôle d’émission / emission Tâche consistant à maintenir le
utile les informations sur les control contact avec un aéronef ou un
situations qui pourraient mettre en Contrôle sélectif de l'énergie groupe d'aéronefs afin de
danger la sécurité de l'appareil. électromagnétique ou acoustique déterminer sa route et/ou sa
01 nov. 1975 émise. Ce contrôle peut avoir les trajectoire vers l'objectif.
buts suivants : 01 mars 1973
contrôle décentralisé / a. réduire la détection de cette
decentralized control émission et limiter l'exploitation par contrôle intégral / positive
En défense aérienne, méthode l'ennemi des informations qu'il control
normale où l'échelon supérieur pourrait recueillir ; En matière de contrôle de la
assure la direction générale des b. diminuer les interférences circulation aérienne au sein de
unités de défense aérienne, et ne électromagnétiques et améliorer l'OTAN, méthode de régulation de
désigne lui-même les objectifs que ainsi la performance des capteurs l'ensemble de la circulation
lorsqu'il est indispensable d'obtenir amis. aérienne identifiée dans une
une répartition satisfaisante du 01 nov. 1994 certaine portion de l'espace aérien,
feu, ou encore pour prévenir appliquée avec des moyens
l'engagement d'un aéronef ami. contrôle de qualité / minimum électroniques par l'organisme
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle quality surveillance responsable de cette portion de
centralisé2. Mesures minimales à appliquer en l'espace aérien et y exerçant son
01 mars 1973 vue de déterminer et de maintenir autorité.
la qualité des carburants, 01 févr. 1989
contrôle de contamination / conditionnés ou en vrac, afin de
contamination control rendre ces produits contrôle opérationnel /
Mise en oeuvre d'équipements et immédiatement utilisables. operational control
application de politiques, de 01 déc. 1979 Autorité conférée à un
doctrines et de procédures visant commandant, de donner des
à éviter, contenir, réduire, éliminer contrôle de radioactivité / ordres aux forces affectées, de
ou neutraliser la contamination monitoring3 telle sorte qu'il puisse accomplir
radiologique, biologique ou Détection de la présence de des missions ou tâches
chimique. rayonnements nucléaires et particulières, habituellement
26 août 2009 mesure de ces rayonnements au limitées de par leur nature, quant
moyen d'instruments appropriés. au lieu ou dans le temps ; de
contrôle de l’espace aérien / 01 juil. 1983 déployer les unités concernées et
airspace control de conserver ou de déléguer le
Application et coordination des contrôle de repérage / register contrôle tactique de ces unités. Il
procédures d'organisation et de En cartographie, positionnement ne comporte pas le pouvoir
planification de l'espace aérien correct du l'un des éléments d'une d'utiliser séparément les éléments
pour réduire au maximum les carte composite par rapport aux constitutifs des unités concernées,
risques et assurer une utilisation autres éléments. Ce pas plus qu'il n'inclut en soi le
efficace et souple de cet espace. positionnement intervient à chaque contrôle administratif ou logistique.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : autorité de étage de la réalisation de la carte. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
contrôle de l'espace aérien. 01 janv. 1973 commandement intégral ;
22 juin 2004 commandement opérationnel ;
contrôle de stock / stock control contrôle ; contrôle administratif.
contrôle de l’espace maritime / Tenue à jour de la situation relative 01 oct. 2001
sea control à la quantité, l'emplacement et
Situation qui existe lorsqu'une l'état des approvisionnements et contrôle serré / close control
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d'un aéronef, dans lequel l'aéronef Officier désigné pour agir au nom convoi1 / convoy1
est contrôlé en permanence dans d'un commandant de secteur dans Ensemble de navires marchands
les domaines de l'altitude, de la un centre d'opérations de secteur. ou de navires auxiliaires (ou les
vitesse et du cap, vers une Il est responsable du contrôle deux à la fois), généralement
position à partir de laquelle la opérationnel de toutes les escortés par des bâtiments de
mission peut être accomplie. défenses aériennes actives dans guerre ou des aéronefs - ou un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : interception le secteur en coordination avec seul navire marchand ou navire
aérienne en contrôle serré. ceux des secteurs limitrophes. auxiliaire avec escorte de surface -
01 nov. 1990 Dans ces fonctions il est sous la rassemblés et organisés dans le
direction générale du contrôleur de but d'effectuer une traversée de
contrôle tactique / tactical groupe ou de commandement. conserve.
control 01 nov. 1968 Terme(s) connexe(s) : supervision
Direction et contrôle détaillés, navale des navires marchands.
normalement limités au plan local, contrôleur d’interception 01 sept. 2003
des mouvements ou manoeuvres aérienne / interceptor controller
nécessaires pour exécuter les Officier qui contrôle les avions de convoi2 / convoy2
missions ou les tâches assignées. chasse qui lui sont attribués pour À terre : groupe de véhicules
Terme(s) connexe(s) : effectuer une interception. organisés de façon à faciliter le
commandement opérationnel ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle contrôle et le déplacement en bon
contrôle. aérien. ordre, avec ou sans escorte de
01 oct. 2001 01 avr. 1973 protection.
01 sept. 2003
contrôleur aérien / air controller convergence / convergence
Spécialiste formé et affecté aux Terme(s) connexe(s) : convoi détaché / leaver convoy
fonctions de contrôle (par l'emploi convergence de la grille ; Convoi qui s'est séparé du convoi
de la radio, du radar ou d'autres convergence des méridiens sur la principal et fait route vers une
moyens) des aéronefs qui peuvent carte ; convergence des méridiens destination différente.
lui être attribués pour opérer à sur le sphéroïde ; facteur de Terme(s) connexe(s) : navire
l'intérieur de sa zone. convergence ; facteur de quittant ; section à détacher d'un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle convergence de la grille. convoi.
aérien ; contrôleur aérien tactique. 01 mars 1973 01 juin 1978
01 févr. 1973
convergence de la grille / grid convoi militaire / military convoy
contrôleur aérien tactique / convergence Convoi terrestre ou maritime qui
tactical air controller Différence angulaire en direction est contrôlé et signalé comme une
Officier responsable de toutes les entre le nord de carroyage et le unité militaire. Un convoi maritime
opérations du centre de contrôle nord géographique. Elle est peut comprendre toute
aérien tactique. Il est responsable mesurée à l'est et à l'ouest à partir combinaison de navires
vis-à-vis du commandant aérien du nord géographique. marchands, de navires auxiliaires
tactique, du contrôle de tous les Terme(s) connexe(s) : ou d'autres unités militaires.
aéronefs et de tous les moyens convergence ; facteur de 01 mars 1984
d'alerte se trouvant dans sa zone convergence de la grille.
de responsabilité. 01 mars 1973 convoi principal / main convoy
Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de Convoi considéré comme un tout,
contrôle aérien tactique ; contrôle convergence des méridiens sur appareillant du même mouillage
aérien ; contrôleur aérien. la carte / map convergence de rassemblement vers une même
01 nov. 1968 Angle formé par deux méridiens destination. Il peut être rejoint par
sur une carte. des navires ou convois ralliants,
contrôleur air avancé / forward Terme(s) connexe(s) : des navires ou convois quittants
air controller convergence. peuvent aussi s'en détacher.
CAA 01 avr. 1971 Terme(s) connexe(s) : convoi1.
Spécialiste dirigeant, d'une 04 oct. 2000
position avancée au sol ou dans convergence des méridiens sur
les airs, l'action des aéronefs de le sphéroïde / true convergence convoi ralliant / joiner convoy
combat engagés dans l'appui Variation d'azimut d'une ligne Convoi en route pour s'incorporer
aérien rapproché des forces géographique sur le sphéroïde, au convoi principal.
terrestres. d'un méridien à un autre. Terme(s) connexe(s) : navire
01 août 1982 Terme(s) connexe(s) : raillant un convoi ; section ralliant
convergence. un convoi.
contrôleur de recueil / recovery 01 août 1973 01 oct. 1978
controller
Contrôleur aérien responsable de convergence oculaire / angle of coopération civilo-militaire / civil-
l'exécution correcte du recueil d'un convergence military cooperation
avion vers l'organisme de contrôle Angle sous lequel on voit l'écart Coordination et coopération, en
final approprié. interpupillaire d'un observateur soutien de la mission, entre le
01 nov. 1975 depuis le point sur lequel il commandant OTAN et les acteurs
accommode. civils, y compris la population
contrôleur de secteur / sector 01 nov. 1991 nationale et les autorités locales,
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et non gouvernementales. accord des nations concernées, En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
14 oct. 2002 les couloirs et les secteurs gisement d'observation, distance
nationaux permanents d'exercice et corrections en élévation entre la
coopération navale avec la de sous-marins. position de l'observateur et celle
marine marchande / naval 01 nov. 1983 de l'objectif.
cooperation and guidance for 01 sept. 1974
shipping coordonnées / coordinates
Avis, orientations, assistance et Quantités linéaires ou angulaires copie négative1 / copy negative
services de supervision fournis par définissant la position occupée par Négatif obtenu à partir d'un original
l'OTAN à la marine marchande en un point dans un cadre ou un et pouvant être à une échelle
vue de soutenir les opérations système de référence. Employé différente de cet original.
militaires et de renforcer la également comme terme général 01 déc. 1974
sécurité des navires marchands pour désigner le type particulier du
participants. cadre et du système de référence ; copie négative2 / duplicate
Terme(s) connexe(s) : par exemple coordonnées negative
dispersion6 ; marine marchande ; rectangulaires planes, ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : copie
navire marchand participant ; point coordonnées sphériques. négative1.
de coopération pour la navigation Terme(s) connexe(s) :
commerciale ; route standard ; coordonnées cartésiennes ; cordeau détonant / detonating
seuil de compte rendu ; coordonnées de carroyage ; cord
supervision navale des navires coordonnées géographiques ; Cordon d'explosif brisant continu
marchands. géoref ; système de carroyage. dans une gaine souple et étanche,
02 mars 2007 01 mars 1973 et servant à transmettre l'onde de
détonation.
coopération logistique coordonnées cartésiennes / 01 nov. 1994
internationale / international cartesian coordinates
cooperative logistics Système de coordonnées dans cordeau maître / main
Coopération et soutien mutuel lequel le lieu d'un point dans detonating line
dans le domaine logistique, par la l'espace s'exprime par référence à En destruction, ensemble
coordination des principes, des un trièdre formé de trois plans d'éléments d'un dispositif de mise
plans, des procédures, des perpendiculaires deux à deux, de feu sur lequel sont branchés les
activités de développement, du appelés plans de coordonnées. différents cordeaux dérivés.
ravitaillement en commun et de Les intersections de ces trois 01 janv. 1991
l'échange des biens et des plans forment trois droites
services, basés sur des accords appelées axes de coordonnées. corne / horn
bilatéraux ou multilatéraux et Terme(s) connexe(s) : En guerre des mines sur mer,
contre remboursement contractuel coordonnées. protubérance partant du corps de
des frais. 01 mars 1973 mine qui provoque l'explosion de
01 juil. 1985 cette dernière lorsqu'elle est brisée
coordonnées de carroyage / grid ou déformée par un choc.
coordination des tirs coordinate Terme(s) connexe(s) : antenne
Terme privilégié : coordination des Dans un système de carroyage, interrupteur.
tirs d'appui. ensemble de lettres et de nombres 01 nov. 1975
désignant un point sur une carte
coordination des tirs d’appui / ou une photographie. corne chimique / chemical horn
fire support coordination Terme(s) connexe(s) : corne Hertz
coordination des tirs coordonnées. En guerre des mines sur mer,
Planification et exécution des tirs 01 déc. 1974 corne comprenant une pile
d'appui en vue de battre les électrique dont l'électrolyte se
objectifs avec les armes ou coordonnées géographiques / trouve dans un tube de verre
groupes d'armes appropriés. geographic coordinates protégé par un mince manchon
01 août 1979 Quantités, en latitude et longitude, métallique.
définissant la position d'un point à 01 nov. 1975
coordonnateur d’écran / screen la surface de la terre, sur une
coordinator ellipsoïde de référence. corne Hertz
En terminologie navale, officier Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme privilégié : corne chimique.
désigné par l'officier assumant le coordonnées ; image géocodée.
commandement tactique pour 01 mars 1973 corps
exercer, dans les limites Terme privilégié : corps d'armée.
assignées, le commandement coordonnées polaires1 / polar
d'une protection. coordinates1 corps d’armée / army corps
Terme(s) connexe(s) : protection. Coordonnées faisant appel à la corps
01 déc. 1976 distance et à des références CA
angulaires par rapport à un point Formation supérieure à une
coordonnateur des secteurs fixe (pôle). division mais inférieure à une
d’exercice pour sous-marins / 01 sept. 1974 armée ou un groupe d'armées,
submarine exercise area comprenant généralement deux
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01 juil. 1983 couche antireflet / lens coating
Couche transparente ultra-mince couloir d’hélicoptères /
corps de rentrée / re-entry déposée sur la surface d'un helicopter lane
vehicle élément du système optique. Couloir aérien de sécurité dans
Partie d'un véhicule spatial conçue 01 juil. 1970 lequel les hélicoptères volent pour
pour rentrer dans l'atmosphère se rendre à, ou revenir de la zone
terrestre dans la portion finale de couche de transition / transition de débarquement au cours
sa trajectoire. layer d'opérations héliportées.
01 nov. 1968 Espace aérien compris entre Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire
l'altitude de transition et le niveau d'accès d'hélicoptères ; itinéraire
corps d’observateurs terrestres / de transition. de sortie d'hélicoptères.
ground observer organization 01 janv. 1973 01 mars 1973
Ensemble d'observateurs
terrestres répartis en des points couche militaire coup au but /target4
convenables dans un dispositif de additionnelle / additional military En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
défense aérienne pour fournir des layer terme utilisé pour désigner qu'un
renseignements visuels et auditifs Gamme cohérente de produits objectif a été atteint.
sur les déplacements d'aéronefs. numériques géoréférencés conçus 06 janv. 2006
01 mars 1973 pour satisfaire l'ensemble des
besoins maritimes de défense de coup complet / complete round
corps d’une carte / body of a l'OTAN autres que la navigation. Munition qui contient tous les
map or chart 01 oct. 2003 composants nécessaires à son
Surface de la carte comprise dans fonctionnement.
la limite de coupure. couloir à travers un système 01 sept. 1981
01 mars 1973 d’obstacles / barrier gap
En opérations terrestres, espace couple de photographies à
corrélation1 / correlation1 libre d'obstacles et non exposé aux décalage latéral
En défense aérienne, action qui effets des mines, au sein d'un Terme privilégié : verticales
consiste à déterminer qu'un système d'obstacles, et dont la divisées.
aéronef visualisé sur une console largeur et l'orientation permettent
ou détecté à la vue est le même le passage d'une unité amie en couple stéréoscopique /
que celui sur lequel l'information formation tactique. stereoscopic pair
est reçue d'une autre source. Terme(s) connexe(s) : faux champ Ensemble de deux photographies
02 mai 1995 de mines. se recouvrant suffisamment pour
31 janv. 2005 permettre l'examen
corrélation2 / correlation2 stéréoscopique d'un objet ou d'une
Dans le domaine du couloir d’approche / approach zone qui leur est commune.
renseignement, processus lane 01 sept. 1969
d'association et de combinaison Prolongement d'un couloir de
des données portant sur une débarquement, de la ligne de coup parti / shot
matière ou un sujet unique et départ vers la zone de transport. Il En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
provenant d'observations peut se terminer par des compte rendu indiquant qu'une
indépendantes, en vue d'améliorer bâtiments-jalons, des arme vient de tirer.
la qualité ou d'augmenter la embarcations ou des bouées. Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir terminé.
cotation d'un renseignement brut. 01 févr. 1973 01 févr. 1974
15 nov. 1991
couloir de débarquement / boat courant aérien / transport
corrélation de représentation / lane stream
imagery correlation Couloir pour engins amphibies Aéronefs de transport volant en
Relations réciproques existant d'assaut qui, partant des plages de formation ou isolément, les uns
entre les différentes débarquement s'étend vers le derrière les autres, à intervalles
caractéristiques des images large jusqu'à la ligne de départ. La donnés.
obtenues avec les différents types largeur d'un couloir de Terme(s) connexe(s) : formation
de capteurs en ce qui concerne la débarquement est déterminée par en ligne ; formation en ligne de file.
signification de la position et les la longueur de la plage 01 mars 1991
caractéristiques physiques. correspondante.
01 nov. 1975 01 mars 1973 courbe auxiliaire / auxiliary
contours
corridor aérien / air corridor couloir de montée pour aéronefs Courbe supplémentaire utilisée
Route aérienne réservée, assignée / aircraft climb corridor pour représenter certaines formes
aux aéronefs amis et créée dans le Espace aérien contrôlé de particulières du sol, qui seraient
but d'empêcher les aéronefs amis dimensions horizontales et mal traduites par les courbes
d'être atteints par le feu des forces verticales définies à partir d'une tracées à intervalle normal.
amies. zone contrôlée pouvant 01 févr. 1973
01 févr. 1973 comprendre un aérodrome, dans
lequel un aéronef exécute tout ou courbe bathymétrique
cote partie de sa montée sous contrôle Terme privilégié : ligne
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courbe de niveau / contour line couverture de comparaison /
Ligne qui, sur une carte, relie des course à l’atterrissage / landing comparative cover
points d'égale altitude. roll couverture de référence
01 mars 1973 Mouvement d'un aéronef après le Couverture d'une zone ou d'un
posé, pendant la phase même objectif réalisée à des
courbe de niveau normale / décélération jusqu'à la vitesse de époques différentes afin de
intermediate contour line roulage ou l'arrêt complet. déceler le moindre changement de
Courbe de niveau tracée entre 13 déc. 1999 détail.
deux courbes maîtresses. Suivant Terme(s) connexe(s) : couverture1.
l'équidistance, il peut y avoir trois court / short 13 déc. 1999
ou quatre courbes normales entre En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
les courbes maîtresses. terme utilisé par un observateur couverture de ligne
Terme(s) connexe(s) : courbe pour indiquer que l'éclatement (les caractéristique du terrain /
maîtresse. éclatements) s'est (se sont) feature line overlap
01 avr. 1973 produit(s) en deçà de l'objectif sur Série de photographies aériennes
la ligne (l'axe) d'observation. se recoupant et couvrant le
courbe de poursuite / curve of 01 mars 1977 développement d'une ligne
pursuit caractéristique du terrain, par
La trajectoire courbe décrite par un couverture1 / cover1 exemple : rivière, route, voie
chasseur attaquant un objectif Action menée par des forces ferrée, etc.
mobile en observant la tolérance terrestres, maritimes ou aériennes 01 mars 1973
convenable de visée. pour assurer une protection soit
01 mars 1973 par des opérations offensives ou couverture de référence
défensives, soit par les menaces Terme privilégié : couverture de
courbe figurative / form lines de telles actions. comparaison.
Courbe semblable à une courbe Terme(s) connexe(s) : couverture
de niveau, mais ne représentant aérienne ; couverture de colonne ; couverture nuageuse / cloud
aucune élévation réelle, tracée couverture de comparaison. amount
d'après des observations visuelles 01 mars 1981 Portion de ciel, exprimée en
ou des sources cartographiques fraction qui est couverte par les
incomplètes ou sujettes à caution couverture2 / cover2 nuages.
afin de donner l'aspect général de Mesures destinées à protéger une 01 juil. 1980
la configuration du terrain. personne, un document, une
01 mars 1973 opération, un organisme ou une couverture radar / radar
installation contre toute fuite et coverage
courbe maîtresse / index contre tout effort de recherche Zone à l'intérieur de laquelle des
contour line ennemie. objets peuvent être détectés par
Courbe de niveau accentuée par 01 mars 1981 une ou plusieurs stations radar
un tracé plus épais pour la déterminées.
distinguer des courbes de niveau couverture3 / coverage 01 nov. 1968
normales. On en représente en Portion de terrain représentée sur
général une toutes les cinq des images, photocartes, couverture stéréoscopique /
courbes avec la valeur mosaïques, cartes ou autres stereoscopic cover
correspondante pour faciliter la figurations graphiques. Photographies prises avec un
lecture des altitudes. 01 mars 1981 recouvrement suffisant de manière
Terme(s) connexe(s) : courbe de à permettre un examen
niveau normale couverture aérienne / fighter stéréoscopique complet.
01 mars 1973 cover 01 sept. 1969
Maintien d'un certain nombre
courbe(s) d’isointensité1 / dose d'avions de combat au-dessus crapaud / sinker
rate contour line d'une zone ou d'une force En guerre de mines sur mer,
ligne d’égale intensité déterminée, en vue de repousser essentiellement une masse à
radioactive l'action aérienne ennemie. laquelle est fixé l'orin d'une mine.
Ligne tracée sur une carte, un plan Terme(s) connexe(s) : alerte en Le crapaud contient généralement
ou un calque, qui relie tous les vol ; couverture1. le touret de l'orin et le mécanisme
points où l'intensité d'irradiation a 01 juil. 1993 de prise d'immersion. Pour les
la même valeur à un instant mines mouillées par bâtiment de
donné. couverture de colonne / column surface, le touret sert également
01 mars 1973 cover de chariot de mouillage.
Couverture d'une colonne par un Terme(s) connexe(s) : crapaud à
courbe(s) d’isointensité2 / fallout aéronef, en contact avec elle par largage à influence.
contours radio, et assurant sa protection par 01 nov. 1975
Lignes joignant les points où des opérations de reconnaissance
l'intensité d'irradiation est la même et/ou par l'attaque d'objectifs crapaud à largage à influence /
et qui définissent le diagramme aériens ou terrestres qui influence release sinker
des retombées radioactives pourraient menacer la colonne. En guerre des mines navale,
(exprimées en roentgens par Terme(s) connexe(s) : couverture1. crapaud qui maintient une mine à
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lorsqu'elle est déclenchée par crosse d’aéronef
l'influence créée par une cible Terme privilégié : crosse d'arrêt
appropriée. d'aéronef.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : crapaud.
04 oct. 2000 crosse d’appontage
Terme privilégié : crosse d'arrêt
crapaud à prise d’immersion d'aéronef.
différée / delay release sinker
Crapaud qui libère le déroulement crosse d’arrêt
d'un orin de mine au bout d'un Terme privilégié : crosse d'arrêt
temps prédéterminé. d'aéronef.
01 août 1976
crosse d’arrêt d’aéronef /
crédit de mouvement / aircraft arresting hook
movement credit crosse d’aéronef
Autorisation accordée à un ou crosse d’appontage
plusieurs véhicules pour se crosse d’arrêt
déplacer sur un itinéraire Mécanisme fixé à un aéronef pour
réglementé dans un temps donné, accrocher le dispositif d'arrêt.
conformément aux instructions Terme(s) connexe(s) : système
concernant les mouvements. d'arrêt d'aéronef.
01 avr. 1971 01 juil. 1994

créneau / column gap cycle du renseignement /


Espace, évalué en unités de intelligence cycle
longueur ou de temps, qui sépare Séquence d'opérations par
deux éléments consécutifs d'une lesquelles les renseignements
colonne ; il est mesuré à partir de bruts sont obtenus, regroupés,
l'arrière d'un élément jusqu'à transformés en renseignement et
l'avant de l'élément suivant. mis à la disposition des
01 déc. 1979 utilisateurs. Ces opérations
comprennent :
créneau / time slot a. L'orientation - Détermination des
Période de temps au cours de besoins en renseignement,
laquelle certaines activités ont lieu établissement du plan de
ou sont régies par des règles recherche, envoi de demandes de
particulières. renseignement et d'ordres de
14 août 2015 recherche aux organismes de
renseignement et contrôle
crépuscule / twilight permanent de la production de ces
Période intermédiaire entre le jour organismes.
et la nuit, précédant le lever du b. La recherche - Mise en oeuvre
soleil et suivant son coucher. Le des sources par les organismes de
crépuscule peut être défini comme renseignement et transmission des
civil, nautique ou astronomique renseignements bruts obtenus aux
suivant que l'heure prise en organismes d'exploitation
considération correspond à une appropriés pour leur utilisation
hauteur négative du centre de dans l'élaboration du
soleil égale respectivement à 6, renseignement.
12, ou 18 degrés. c. L'exploitation - Transformation
01 janv. 1973 des renseignements bruts en
renseignement par regroupement,
crevé / border break évaluation, analyse, synthèse et
Technique cartographique interprétation.
employée lorsqu'il est nécessaire d. La diffusion - Envoi du
d'étendre localement dans la renseignement en temps utile par
marge la surface cartographiée. tous moyens adaptés et sous une
01 mars 1973 forme appropriée, à ceux qui en
ont besoin.
croisement contrôlé / controlled Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyse2 ;
passing besoin en renseignement brut ;
Opération qui permet à deux diffusion ; évaluation2 ;
courants de circulation se déplaçant exploitation2 ; gestion de la
en sens contraire de franchir recherche ; interprétation ;
alternativement un passage (ou organisme de renseignement ;
tronçon de route) utilisable plan de recherche ;
seulement par un courant à la fois. regroupement ; renseignement ;
01 mars 1973 renseignement brut ; synthèse.

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date d’exécution / target date débit d’itinéraire / traffic flow intérêts.
Date à laquelle il est souhaité En circulation routière, nombre de 01 mars 1973
qu'une action soit exécutée ou véhicules passant par un point
engagée. déterminé en un temps donné. Le déception électronique /
14 août 2015 débit s'exprime en véhicules par electronic deception
heure. En contre-mesures électroniques,
date exigée par le commandant / 01 sept. 1969 action délibérée visant à émettre,
commander’s required date réémettre, transformer, absorber
Date limite, calculée à partir du déblaiement et renflouage / ou renvoyer l'énergie
jour G et fixée par le commandant salvage procedure2 électromagnétique de façon à
du théâtre, à laquelle les forces Opérations maritimes comprenant tromper, distraire ou séduire
doivent se trouver au complet au le déblaiement des ports et l'ennemi ou ses systèmes
lieu de destination et doivent être chenaux, les opérations de électroniques.
organisées de manière à pouvoir plongée, les opérations 09 janv. 1996
répondre aux besoins dangereuses de remorquage et
opérationnels du commandant. de sauvetage, la récupération de déchargement sélectif /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : jour G. matériel, de navires, d'engins et selective unloading
29 mai 2002 de matériel flottant coulés ou Au cours d'une opération
échoués. amphibie, déchargement des
date limite d’arrivée/ latest 01 déc. 1974 bâtiments d'assaut et
arrival date acheminement sur terre de
Dans le domaine de la de bord / airborne4 cargaisons déterminées, réglés
planification des mouvements, Qualificatif employé pour décrire en fonction des demandes du
date la plus tardive, calculée par tout matériel faisant partie commandant de la force de
rapport au jour G, à laquelle une intégrante d'un aéronef. débarquement.
organisation ou une unité doit Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme(s) connexe(s) :
arriver aux ports de aéroporté3 ; en vol. chargement ; chargement de
débarquement désignés. 01 oct. 2001 combat ; chargement sélectif.
01 oct. 2001 01 juil. 1980
début de piste
datum / datum point Terme privilégié : entrée de piste. déclasser / downgrade
Point de référence (de Réduire la classification de
coordonnées connues ou decca / decca sécurité d'un document à
supposées) à partir duquel Système de navigation caractère secret ou d'un point
calculs ou mesures peuvent être radioélectrique à comparaison de particulier d'un document ou
faits. phase. Il utilise une station d'une question à caractère secret.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : repère1. principale et des stations Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 mars 1973 asservies pour réaliser un déclassifier.
quadrillage hyperbolique qui 01 mars 1973
débarquement / debarkation permet une définition précise de
Déchargement d'un navire ou la position-sol. déclassifier / declassify
aéronef (troupes, Terme(s) connexe(s) : système Annuler le classement de sécurité
approvisionnements, de navigation hyperbolique. d'un document ou matériel qui y
matériels, etc.). 01 déc. 1974 était soumis.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : port de Terme(s) connexe(s) : déclasser.
débarquement ; port décédé des suites de blessures 01 mars 1973
d'embarquement. de guerre / died of wounds
01 mars 1973 received in action déclencher / actuate
Perte dont le décès est survenu Mettre en fonctionnement un
débarquement secondaire / après son entrée dans la chaîne dispositif de mise à feu, par
subsidiary landing des soins médicaux. influence ou série d'influences, de
Au cours d'une opération Note : ce terme englobe les sorte que toutes les conditions
amphibie, débarquement exécuté décès survenus au cours d'une nécessaires à cette mise à feu
en principe en dehors de la zone réanimation de campagne soient remplies ou que le
de mise à terre désignée, en vue pratiquée par le personnel compteur des objectifs avance
de soutenir le débarquement médical, d'une réanimation d'une unité.
principal. avancée et des soins dispensés 09 janv. 1996
01 juil. 1980 au patient.
7 nov. 2011 décligrille
débit de dose de rayonnement / Terme privilégié : déclinaison
radiation dose rate déception / deception magnétique du carroyage.
Dose de rayonnement absorbée Mesures visant à induire l'ennemi
par unité de temps. en erreur, grâce à des truquages, déclinaison astronomique /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dose des déformations de la réalité, ou declination
d'irradiation chronique. des falsifications, en vue de Distance angulaire d'un point de
01 nov. 1986 l'inciter à réagir d'une manière la sphère céleste à l'équateur
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horaire de ce point. Elle peut être décontamination approfondie / défense aérienne / air defence
comparée à la latitude sur la thorough decontamination DA
sphère terrestre. Décontamination réalisée pour Ensemble des mesures conçues
01 mars 1973 permettre l'enlèvement partiel ou pour supprimer ou réduire
total de l’équipement de protection l'efficacité d'une action aérienne
déclinaison magnétique du individuel et ayant pour but de hostile.
carroyage / grid magnetic angle rétablir le rythme des opérations. Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense
carroyage MCJSB, 20 nov. 2015 aérienne active ; défense
décligrille aérienne passive.
déclinaison magnétique du décontamination immédiate / 01 mars 1985
quadrillage immediate decontamination
variation du carroyage Décontamination effectuée au défense aérienne active / active
variation du quadrillage niveau individuel dès air defence
Différence angulaire en direction contamination, de façon à sauver Mesures actives prises contre
entre le nord du quadrillage et le les vies et limiter les pertes. Elle des forces ennemies assaillantes
nord magnétique. Elle est peut comprendre en outre la afin de détruire ou d'annuler toute
mesurée à l'est ou à l'ouest à décontamination d'une partie de forme de menace provenant de
partir du nord du quadrillage. la tenue ou de l'équipement. moyens aériens ou de missiles,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : isogrille. Terme(s) connexe(s) : ou de réduire l'efficacité de leur
01 mars 1973 décontamination ; attaque.
décontamination approfondie ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense
déclinaison magnétique du décontamination opérationnelle. aérienne ; défense aérienne
quadrillage 01 nov. 1991 passive ; maîtrise de l'air ;
Terme privilégié : déclinaison opération défensive contre le
magnétique du carroyage. décontamination potentiel aérien ; opération de
opérationnelle / operational supériorité aérienne ; opération
décollage en série / stream decontamination offensive contre le potentiel
take-off Décontamination effectuée par aérien ; supériorité aérienne.
Décollage continu, en ligne de file l'individu ou l'unité, limitée à 20 juin 2006
ou en colonne. certaines parties des
01 juin 1965 équipements essentiels au défense aérienne passive /
combat ou aux aires de travail, en passive air defence
décollage et atterrissage vue de réduire les risques de Mesures passives prises pour
verticaux / vertical take-off and contact et de transfert et de assurer la défense physique et la
faciliter la poursuite des protection du personnel, des
landing
opérations. Elle peut comporter installations et équipements
Possibilité, pour un aéronef, de
une décontamination de l'individu essentiels afin de réduire au
décoller et atterrir verticalement
allant au-delà de la maximum l'efficacité d'attaques
et de passer à une altitude
décontamination immédiate, ainsi aériennes ou de missiles.
suffisante pour franchir les
que la décontamination des Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense
obstacles avoisinants.
pièces de rechange essentielles aérienne active ; défense
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef à
à la mission et de portions aérienne ; maîtrise de l'air ;
décollage court et atterrissage
limitées du terrain. opération défensive contre le
vertical ; aéronef à décollage et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : potentiel aérien ; opération de
atterrissage courts ou verticaux ;
décontamination ; supériorité aérienne ; opération
aéronef à décollage et
décontamination approfondie ; offensive contre le potentiel
atterrissage courts.
décontamination immédiate. aérien ; supériorité aérienne.
01 nov. 1991
01 oct. 1992 20 juin 2006
décollage immédiat / scramble
décroissance de la défense antimissile / missile
Ordre de décollage dans les
radioactivité / radioactive decay defence
meilleurs délais, généralement
suivi d'indications concernant la Diminution de l'intensité du Ensemble des mesures pour
mission. rayonnement d'une matière assurer la protection des
01 déc. 1974 radioactive en fonction du temps. populations, du territoire et des
Note : la décroissance de la forces contre les menaces de
radioactivité n’est pas linéaire. toute la gamme de missiles.
décontamination /
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 AMDC, 04 févr. 2013
decontamination1
Procédé utilisé pour éliminer les
défense active / active defence défense biologique / biological
matériaux radioactifs ou agents
Mesures actives prises à defence
biologiques affectant - par
l'encontre des forces ennemies Méthodes, plans et procédures
menace directe ou rapprochée -
afin d'empêcher, d'annuler ou de destinés à la définition et à
un être animé, objet ou terrain.
réduire l'efficacité d'une attaque l'exécution des mesures de
Terme(s) connexe(s) :
ennemie sous quelque forme que défense contre des attaques par
décontamination approfondie ;
ce soit. agents biologiques.
décontamination immédiate ;
Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense 01 oct. 1992
décontamination opérationnelle ;
passive.
désinfection.
25 janv. 2005 défense civile / civil defence
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Mobilisation, organisation et Défense normalement organisée La défense portuaire contre les


direction de la population civile en au contact de l'ennemi, ou missiles guidés ou non lorsque
vue de réduire au minimum, par lorsque le contact est imminent et ces missiles sont aéroportés est
des mesures de défense passive, le temps à consacrer à considérée comme faisant partie
les effets d'une action hostile l'organisation limité. Elle se de la défense aérienne.
contre toutes les formes de caractérise par l'amélioration des Terme(s) connexe(s) : sécurité
l'activité civile. possibilités défensives naturelles portuaire.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : protection du terrain, l'utilisation des trous 01 déc. 1974
civile. individuels, des positions de tir et
29 août 2011 des obstacles. défense préparée / deliberate
Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense defence
défense contre agents préparée. Défense normalement organisée
chimiques / chemical defence 01 mars 1973 lorsqu'il n'y a pas contact avec
Méthodes, plans et procédures l'ennemi, ou lorsque ce contact
destinés à la définition et à défense littorale / inshore n'est pas imminent et qu'on a le
l'exécution de mesures de patrol temps de s'organiser. Elle
défense contre des attaques par Patrouille de défense maritime implique normalement
agents chimiques. opérant généralement à l'intérieur l'aménagement d'une vaste zone
Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent d'une zone côtière et comprenant comprenant des emplacements
chimique. tous les éléments de défense protégés d'armes, des abris
01 nov. 1991 portuaire, le dispositif de veille fortifiés et des systèmes de
côtière, les bâtiments communication.
défence électronique / patrouilleurs, les bases de Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense
electronic defence soutien, l'aviation et les stations improvisée.
Utilisation de l’énergie de garde-côtes. 01 mars 1973
électromagnétique pour offrir une 01 mars 1973
protection et s’assurer de l’emploi défense radiologique /
efficace du spectre défense nucléaire / nuclear radiological defence
électromagnétique par les forces defence Mesures défensives pouvant être
amies. Méthodes, plans et procédés prises pour lutter contre les
17 sept. 2012 servant à établir et mettre en dangers de rayonnement
oeuvre les mesures de défense résultant de l'emploi d'armes
défense en profondeur / contre les effets d'une attaque nucléaires ou radioactives.
defence in depth par armes nucléaires ou par Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense
Organisation des positions d'autres moyens radiologiques. nucléaire.
défensives s'appuyant Elle comporte l'entraînement à 01 sept. 1969
mutuellement et destinées à l'application de ces méthodes,
absorber et affaiblir plans et procédés ainsi que leur défilement1 / defilade1
progressivement une attaque, à mise en application. Protection contre l'observation et
empêcher l'ennemi d'effectuer Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense le feu ennemis fournie par un
une observation initiale de radiologique. obstacle tel que colline, ligne de
l'ensemble du dispositif, et à 01 mars 1973 hauteurs, remblai.
permettre au commandant de 01 mars 1973
faire manoeuvrer sa réserve. défense passive / passive
20 nov. 1996 defence défilement2/ defilade2
Mesures passives prises pour Hauteur du masque grâce auquel
défense ferme / position assurer la défense physique et la une position échappe à
defence protection du personnel, ainsi que l'observation de l'ennemi.
Type de défense dans laquelle le celles des installations et du 01 mars 1973
gros des forces défensives est matériel essentiels, afin de
réparti entre les points d'appui réduire au maximum l'efficacité défilement3 / defilade3
établis dans la zone où la bataille d'une action hostile. Moyen de se protéger du feu et
décisive doit être livrée. Le Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense de l'observation ennemis en
succès d'une telle défense active. utilisant des obstacles naturels ou
repose essentiellement sur la 17 janv. 2005 artificiels.
capacité des forces installées 01 mars 1973
dans les points d'appui à se défense portuaire / harbour
maintenir sur leurs positions et à defence déformation de l’image / image
contrôler les intervalles qui les Moyens de défense d'un port ou displacement
séparent. Les réserves sont d'un mouillage et de ses Dans une photographie, toute
utilisées pour donner de la approches maritimes contre les erreur de dimension ou de
profondeur à la bataille, exécuter menaces venant du large telles position existante.
des coups d'arrêt et rétablir que : 01 mars 1973
l'intégrité de la position par des a. sous-marins ou attaques de
contre-attaques. sous-marins ou par petites unités déformation radiale / radial
01 oct. 1980 de surface ; displacement
b. opérations de mouillage de Sur une photographie verticale,
défense improvisée / hasty mines ennemies ; désigne le déplacement apparent
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certaine hauteur par rapport à sa autorité supérieure) a déterminé 01 mars 1973


base. Ce déplacement s'effectue qu'une attaque était imminente et
autour du point principal sur une le moment où cette attaque se demandeur d’asile / asylum
photo verticale vraie, ou autour produit. seeker
de l'isocentre sur une photo 20 juil. 2000 Personne qui invoque un motif de
supposée verticale mais qui a été persécution auprès des autorités
déformée par l'inclinaison délai d’emploi de l’arme nationales d'un État pour obtenir le
transversale ou longitudinale de nucléaire / nuclear weapon statut officiel de réfugié dans cet
l'appareil. employment time État, en vertu de la Convention de
01 nov. 1975 Temps nécessaire pour le 1951 des Nations Unies relative au
lancement d'une arme nucléaire statut des réfugiés.
dégagement / riding-off après que la décision de tir a été Terme(s) connexe(s) : évacué ;
Manoeuvre d'un bâtiment prise. personne déplacée ; réfugié.
d'escorte qui vise à s'interposer 01 mars 1973 14 août 2015
entre un ou des navires escortés
et une force d'opposition pour délai de préparation / readiness demi-épaisseur / half thickness
obliger celle-ci à dégager. time Épaisseur d'un matériau
01 oct. 2001 Délai dans lequel une unité peut absorbant qui est nécessaire
être rendue capable d'exécuter les pour réduire de moitié l'intensité
dégât grave / severe damage missions pour lesquelles elle est d'une radiation le traversant.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dégât organisée, équipée et entraînée. 01 sept. 2003
nucléaire. Ce délai est précisé ou mesuré par
01 nov. 1975 des indicateurs de l'état actuel de déminage1 / mine disposal
son personnel, de ses matériels et Processus visant à rendre sûres,
dégât léger / light damage de son entraînement. Il ne neutraliser, récupérer, déplacer,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dégât comprend pas le temps de transit. ou détruire des mines.
nucléaire. Terme(s) connexe(s) : état de 09 mai 2000
01 nov. 1975 préparation1,2 ; état de préparation
opérationnelle ; ordre de déminage2 / mine clearance
dégât modéré / moderate déplacement ; ordre de Action d'enlever toutes les mines
damage mouvement ; préavis de d'un itinéraire ou d'une zone.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dégât mouvement ; préparation. 09 mai 2000
nucléaire. 01 oct. 2003
01 nov. 1975 déminage par plongeur /
délégation de pouvoirs / clearance diving
dégât nucléaire / nuclear delegation of authority L'utilisation de plongeurs pour le
damage Action par laquelle un repérage, l'identification ou la
1. Dégât léger : Dégât qui commandant assigne à un neutralisation des mines.
n'empêche pas l'utilisation commandant subordonné une 01 août 1976
immédiate d'un matériel ou partie clairement précisée de son
d'installations aux fins prévues ; autorité. demi-teinte / half-tone
certaines réparations peuvent Terme(s) connexe(s) : exécution Support d'impression ou
s'avérer nécessaires pour rendre décentralisée ; transfert impression dans lequel les divers
le matériel et les installations d'autorité. tons sont différenciés au moyen
pleinement utilisables. 22 juin 2004 de points de densité constante
2. Dégât modéré : Dégât qui peut mais de taille ou de forme
empêcher l'utilisation du matériel délestage / jettison variable. La taille ou la forme de
et des installations jusqu'à ce que Largage volontaire de charges ces ensembles de points varie
des réparations importantes d'un aéronef afin d'assurer sa suivant l'intensité du ton à
soient effectuées. sécurité ou de le préparer pour le représenter.
3. Dégât grave : Dégât qui combat aérien. Terme(s) connexe(s) : trame de
empêche l'utilisation du matériel 01 juil. 1983 demi-teinte.
et des installations d'une manière 01 mars 1973
permanente. demande de modification /
01 mars 1973 request modify demi-vie des produits
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, contaminants dans
dégâts probables / probability terme utilisé par toute personne l’atmosphère / half-residence
of damage autre que celle autorisée à time
Probabilité (exprimée en modifier un plan de feu pour Dans le cas de retombées
pourcentage ou en fraction demander une modification. retardées, temps que les résidus
décimale) que des dégâts seront 01 août 1974 dispersés dans l'atmosphère
causés à un objectif déterminé. mettent pour perdre la moitié de
01 nov. 1968 demande de tir / call for fire leur valeur initiale.
Demande comportant les 01 mars 1973
délai avant attaque / NATO données nécessaires à
warning time l'obtention du tir voulu sur un démolition sous-marine /
Intervalle de temps entre le objectif déterminé. underwater demolition
moment où un commandant Terme(s) connexe(s) : à la Destruction ou neutralisation
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normalement effectuée par des mode de croisière ou de prise de explosives, des dispositifs
équipes de démolition sous- contact au dispositif de combat. explosifs de circonstance et des
marine. Terme(s) connexe(s) : dispositif2. pièges qui menacent un itinéraire
01 nov. 1968 01 févr. 1988 déterminé, afin de permettre la
poursuite d'une opération militaire
démonstration / demonstration déploiement2 / deployment2 à moindres risques.
Attaque ou démonstration de Déplacement de forces dans les Note : la dépollution le long
force faite dans un secteur où zones d'opérations. d'itinéraire est normalement
une décision n'est pas Terme(s) connexe(s) : conduite par des unités militaires.
recherchée, et ayant pour seul dispositif1,2,3 redéploiement. 01 oct. 2003
but de tromper l'ennemi. 01 févr. 1988
Terme(s) connexe(s) : attaque de dépôt auxiliaire de prisonniers
diversion ; démonstration déploiement3 / deployment3 de guerre / prisoner of war
amphibie ; diversion2. Mise en place de forces en branch camp
01 mars 1973 formation de combat. Camp secondaire, contrôlé et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : administré par un camp de
démonstration amphibie / dispositif1,2,3 ; redéploiement. prisonniers de guerre.
amphibious demonstration 01 févr. 1988 01 nov. 1977
Type d'opération amphibie menée
dans le but d'induire l'ennemi en dépollution à des fins civiles / dépôt temporaire / dump
erreur par un étalage de force et demining Dépôt temporaire, généralement
de l'inciter ainsi à avoir des Action d'enlever d'une zone à l'air libre, de bombes,
réactions contraires à son intérêt. délimitée la totalité des mines, munitions, équipements ou
Terme(s) connexe(s) : des explosifs et munitions, des approvisionnements.
démonstration ; opération dispositifs explosifs de 01 mars 1973
amphibie. circonstance et des pièges non
01 juil. 1983 explosés afin de rendre cette dérive / drift
zone sûre pour les civils. En balistique, déviation d'un
densité-altitude / density Note : Normalement, les unités projectile provoquée par une
altitude militaires n'effectuent pas action gyroscopique conduite par
Densité atmosphérique exprimée d'opérations de dépollution à des des couples affectant un
en altitude correspondant à cette fins civiles. projectile en rotation. Ces
densité dans l'atmosphère Terme(s) connexe(s) : engin couples sont dus à la gravitation
standard. explosif improvisé ; munition ou à des effets atmosphériques.
01 mars 1973 explosive non explosée ; 01 avr. 1974
opération de contreminage.
densité d’un champ de mines / 29 mai 2002 dérive vraie
minefield density Terme privilégié : précession
En guerre des mines sur terre, dépollution de zone / area vraie.
nombre moyen de mines relevé clearance
par mètre de front ou par mètre En opérations terrestres, la déroutement1 / diversion3
carré de champ de mines. détection et, en cas de Modification d'un itinéraire
01 nov. 1985 découverte, l'identification, le prescrit pour des raisons
marquage et la neutralisation, la opérationnelles ou tactiques.
densité du trafic / traffic density destruction ou l'enlèvement des Excepté dans le cas d'aéronefs,
Nombre moyen de véhicules sur mines ou autres munitions un ordre de déroutement ne
la route par unité de distance. explosives, des dispositifs constitue pas un changement de
01 nov. 1968 explosifs de circonstance et des destination.
pièges dans une zone définie, Terme(s) connexe(s) :
départ ponctuel / zero-length afin de permettre la poursuite des diversion1,2 ; mouvement
launching opérations militaires à moindre d'urgence.
Technique par laquelle le premier risque. 01 juil. 1983
mouvement d'un missile ou d'un Note : la dépollution de zone est
aéronef lui fait quitter sa rampe normalement effectuée par des déroutement2 / diversion4
ou sa plate-forme. unités militaires. En circulation aérienne, action de
01 nov. 1968 Terme(s) connexe(s) : engin se diriger vers un aérodrome
explosif improvisé ; explosifs et autre que celui où un atterrissage
déplacement par échelons / munitions ; vérification de était prévu.
echeloned displacement dépollution. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
Déplacement fractionné d'une 14 oct. 2002 aérodrome ; aérodrome de
unité, d'un emplacement à un dégagement ; aérodrome de
autre, effectué sans qu'il dépollution le long d’itinéraire / déroutement.
provoque une discontinuité dans route clearance 01 juil. 1980
l'exécution de la mission. En opérations terrestres, la
01 mars 1973 détection et, en cas de déroutement3 / diversion5
découverte, l'identification, le Action de dévier ou de détourner
déploiement1 / deployment1 marquage et la neutralisation, la des personnes ou des objets de
Dans le contexte maritime, destruction ou l'enlèvement des leur itinéraire prévu.
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01 oct. 2001 01 déc. 1974 détruire ne tombera pas aux
mains de l'ennemi avant que les
description de l’objectif / destruction1 / demolition ordres pour la mise à feu du
description of target Mise hors d'usage d'ouvrages, dispositif de destruction n'aient
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, d'installations ou de matériel par été donnés et que cette
partie de la demande de tir où l'emploi de moyens quelconques : destruction n'ait été effectuée
l'observateur décrit l'installation, feu, eau, explosifs, moyens avec succès. Le chef du
le personnel, l'équipement ou mécaniques. détachement de protection a la
l'activité devant être pris sous le Terme(s) connexe(s) : responsabilité du commandement
feu. neutralisation technique ; ouvrage opérationnel de tous les éléments
01 août 1973 à destruction préparée. en position dans le site du
01 juil. 1993 dispositif de destruction, y
désengagement / withdrawal compris le détachement de mise
operation destruction2 / splash2 à feu. Il est responsable de la
Opération planifiée dans laquelle En interception aérienne, transmission de l'ordre
une force au contact se soustrait destruction effective de l'objectif, d'exécution au détachement de
à l'ennemi. enregistré par moyens visuels ou mise en oeuvre.
01 juil. 1983 radar. Terme(s) connexe(s) : équipe de
01 juil. 1993 mise à feu du dispositif de
désignation d’édition / edition destruction.
designation destruction d’urgence d’armes 01 mars 1973
Numéro, lettre, date ou symbole nucléaires / emergency
permettant de distinguer une destruction of nuclear weapons détachement de sûreté / stay
édition d'une autre. Destruction sans production behind force
01 mars 1973 d'effets importants de munitions Dans une opération de rupture de
nucléaires, de leurs composants contact, élément qui est laissé en
désignation de stocks / et équipements classifiés position afin de couvrir le repli du
earmarking of stocks associés. Cette destruction a gros.
Dispositions par lesquelles les pour but : de rendre l'arme 01 août 1976
nations conviennent, inopérationnelle ; d'empêcher sa
normalement en temps de paix, récupération en vue d'un détachement pour emploi /
de déterminer une certaine réemploi ; d'empêcher de dévoiler allotment
proportion d'articles sélectionnés des informations classifiées sur Transfert temporaire de
de leurs réserves de guerre pour sa fabrication. l'affectation de forces aériennes
affectation sur demande à 01 nov. 1975 tactiques entre commandements
certains commandants OTAN. subordonnés. Une telle décision
01 mars 1984 destruction missile / missile appartient au commandant
destruct opérationnel.
désignation d’objectif / target Destruction volontaire d'un 01 juin 1986
designation missile ou véhicule similaire pour
Action d'indiquer un objectif à un des raisons de sécurité ou autres. détachement pour mise aux
système d'arme. 01 mars 1973 ordres1 / attach1
01 oct. 2001 mise aux ordres
détachement1 / detachment1 Rattachement, à titre temporaire,
désignation en coordonnées Partie d'une unité détachée de la d'unités ou de personnel à
polaires / polar plot formation principale pour une d'autres unités. Sous la réserve
Méthode de désignation d'un mission en d'autres lieux. des restrictions prescrites par
point d'une carte au moyen de 01 mars 1973 l'ordre prononçant le
coordonnées polaires. détachement, le commandant de
01 juil. 1972 détachement2 / detachment2 la formation, de l'unité ou de
Formation temporaire de l'armée l'organisme auquel l'unité ou le
désinfection / decontamination2 de terre ou de mer, constituée personnel est détaché, exerce sur
Désinfection (chimique ou d'unités ou de fractions d'unités l'unité ou le personnel détaché la
biologique) : procédé utilisé pour de ces armées. même autorité que celle qu'il
protéger tout être animé, objet ou 01 mars 1973 exerce sur les unités ou le
terrain, par absorption, personnel organiques placés
neutralisation ou évacuation détachement de bascule / step- sous son commandement.
d'agents chimiques ou up² Toutefois la mutation et la
biologiques. En opérations terrestres, élément promotion du personnel détaché
Terme(s) connexe(s) : d'une organisation utilisé pour appartiendront normalement à la
décontamination. réaliser une bascule. formation, l'unité ou l'organisme
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : bascule. qui l'a détaché.
01 nov. 1975 Terme(s) connexe(s) : affecter 1,2.
dessin de camouflage / 01 mars 1981
disruptive pattern détachement de protection
Ensemble de surfaces d’un dispositif de destruction / détachement pour mise aux
irrégulières et colorées peintes demolition guard ordres2 / attach2
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rapportant à des fonctions couple stéréoscopique.
spécifiques, qui sont secondaires détonateur / detonator 01 juil. 1970
ou relativement temporaires. Tel Artifice contenant un explosif
que : détachement à une unité sensible destiné à produire une diffraction de l’onde de souffle
pour le logement et les vivres ; onde de détonation. / blast wave diffraction
détachement pour service aérien. 01 juil. 1980 Passage autour et enveloppement
Terme(s) connexe(s) : affecter 1,2. d'une structure par l'onde de
01 mars 1981 détonation par influence / souffle d'une explosion nucléaire.
sympathetic detonation Terme(s) connexe(s) : onde de
détail cartographique / feature Détonation d'une charge obtenue choc ; onde de souffle.
Tout objet ainsi que la par celle d'une charge proche. 16 juil. 1999
représentation orographique et 01 déc. 1977
hydrographique visibles au recto diffusion / dissemination
d'une carte. détour / detour Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du
01 mars 1973 Modification d'itinéraire par renseignement.
laquelle on évite des tronçons où 01 mars 1973
détecteur / detecting circuit les mouvements sont devenus
En guerre des mines, partie d'un difficiles ou impossibles, et dimensions du spot / spot size
circuit de mise de feu qui réagit destinée à maintenir la continuité Dimensions de la trace des
sous l'influence d'un objectif. du déplacement jusqu'au point de électrons sur un écran
01 mars 1977 destination. cathodique.
01 août 1973 01 juin 1964
détecteur de neutrons par
activation / activation detector déviation1 / deviation1 direction de compas / compass
Appareil indiquant soit le passage Angle entre le méridien direction
d'un flux de neutrons, soit magnétique et l'aiguille du Angle compris entre la direction
l'intensité de celui-ci grâce aux compas. du nord du compas et la direction
effets électromagnétiques que les 01 mars 1973 à repérer. Cet angle est compté
particules exercent sur la matière dans le sens des aiguilles d'une
traversée. déviation2 / diversion6 montre.
01 févr. 1973 En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 mars 1973
une route ou un chenal
détecteur d’interception contournant une zone direction de prise de vue /
radioélectrique / intercept dangereuse. Une déviation peut camera axis direction
receiver joindre deux chenaux entre eux Direction de la projection
Récepteur destiné à la détection ou se greffer sur un chenal pour y horizontale de l'axe optique de
(au moyen de signaux visuels ou revenir au-delà du danger. l'appareil au moment de la prise
sonores) des émissions dans la Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire. de vue. Cette direction est définie
portion particulière du spectre 01 mars 1973 par son azimut.
radioélectrique sur laquelle il est 01 mars 1973
accordé. diagramme des retombées
01 avr. 1973 radioactives / fallout pattern direction des essences inter-
Répartition des retombées sections / petroleum
détection / detection radioactives représentées par les intersectional service
Découverte par un moyen courbes d'isointensité. direction des essences inter-
quelconque de la présence d'une 01 mars 1973 zones
personne, d'un objet ou d'un Service coordonnateur inter-
phénomène susceptible d'avoir diaphragme / diaphragm sections (ou inter-zones) qui,
un intérêt militaire. Élément mécanique d'un système dans un théâtre d'opérations,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : optique qui sert à régler la dirige les moyens de
identification2 ; identification quantité de lumière traversant le ravitaillement de carburants en
ami/ennemi ; reconnaissance1. système. La quantité de lumière vrac dans toute l'étendue du
01 déc. 1976 détermine la clarté de l'image territoire de son ressort.
sans en affecter les dimensions. 01 juil. 1970
détection radioélectrique / 01 sept. 2003
radio detection direction des essences inter-
Détection de la présence d'un diapositive / diapositive zones
objet par moyen radioélectrique, Image photographique positive Terme privilégié : direction des
sans détermination précise de sa sur support transparent. essences inter-sections.
position. Terme(s) connexe(s) : épreuve
01 nov. 1968 transparente ; plaque. direction de tir / gun direction
01 mars 1973 Attribution des objectifs et
détention / detention direction du tir de l'artillerie d'un
Acte de retenir à des fins légales différence de parallaxe / bâtiment.
telles que poursuites judiciaires, parallax difference 01 mars 1973
maintien de la sécurité publique, Déplacement apparent du
ou en application d'une décision sommet d'un objet par rapport à direction virtuelle du vent /
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Vitesse moyenne du vent à la vulnérabilité. dispositif anti-contre-minage /
surface du sol dans la zone de 01 sept. 2003 anticountermining device
danger pendant la période de Dispositif équipant une mine à
prévision. dispersion4 / dispersion4 influence et destiné à empêcher
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vitesse En parachutage, éparpillement du son déclenchement au choc.
virtuelle du vent. personnel ou du matériel sur la 01 août 1976
01 févr. 1988 zone de largage.
01 sept. 2003 dispositif antidémontage
directive1 / directive1 Terme privilégié : dispositif
Pièce de correspondance dispersion5 / dispersal antirécupération.
militaire donnant des instructions En opérations maritimes, action
générales ou ordonnant une de réduire la concentration de dispositif antidrague /
action déterminée. navires en faisant changer ces antisweep device
01 mars 1973 derniers de poste au sein d'une Tout dispositif incorporé a l'orin
zone portuaire ou dans des d'une mine ou d'un obstructeur,
directive2 / directive2 mouillages de travail ou d'attente ou dans les circuits d'une mine,
Plan destiné à être mis en oeuvre situés à proximité. pour en rendre le dragage plus
sur un ordre ultérieur ou dans Terme(s) connexe(s) : difficile.
l'éventualité d'une circonstance coopération navale avec la 01 nov. 1975
donnée. marine marchande ; mouillage
01 mars 1973 d'attente1 ; mouillage de travail. dispositif antilueur
02 mars 2007 Terme privilégié : cache-flamme.
directive3 / directive3
D'une manière générale, toute dispersion globale / delivery dispositif antimanipulation /
communication donnant error antihandling device
naissance ou définissant une Erreur totale résultante d'un Dispositif destiné à protéger une
action à entreprendre, une ligne système d'arme, se traduisant par mine en étant incorporé, relié ou
de conduite, une procédure de une distribution des coups autour fixé à celle-ci, ou placé sous elle,
travail. du point de réglage. et qui se déclenche et initie celle-
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : ci quand on essaie de la
dispersion6 ; écart ; écart manipuler ou de la pertuber
directive pour la planification circulaire probable ; écart de intentionnellement.
de l’exercice / exercise dispersion. 14 oct. 2002
planning directive 01 oct. 1984
Directive établie à partir du cadre dispositif antirécupération /
général de l'exercice et dispositif1 / disposition1 antirecovery device
permettant la poursuite de la Répartition des éléments d'un dispositif antidémontage
préparation de cet exercice. commandement à l'intérieur d'une En guerre des mines sur mer,
01 nov. 1975 zone : elle donne habituellement tout dispositif équipant une mine
l'emplacement exact de chaque et destiné à empêcher l'ennemi
discrimination des objectifs / poste de commandement d'unité de découvrir les détails de
target discrimination et l'articulation des forces qui lui fonctionnement de son
Aptitude d'un équipement de sont subordonnées. mécanisme.
détection ou de guidage à Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 nov. 1975
identifier ou engager l'un déploiement2,3.
quelconque de plusieurs objectifs 01 mars 1973 dispositif antirepérage /
simultanés. antiwatching device
01 sept. 1969 dispositif2 / disposition2
Dispositif incorporé à une mine à
Dispositifs prévus des positions
orin destiné à la faire couler si
dispersion1 / dispersion1 relatives devant être occupées
elle vient en surface, de façon à
Répartition autour du point moyen par plusieurs formations ou
empêcher que sa position ou
des impacts de bombes ou de bâtiments d'une flotte, ou par les
celle du champ de mines soit
projectiles lâchés ou tirés dans forces principales d'une flotte,
révélée.
des conditions identiques. pour toutes situations telles que
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine à orin
01 sept. 2003 navigation, approche, maintien du
en surface.
contact ou combat.
01 nov. 1975
dispersion2 / dispersion2 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
En artillerie antiaérienne, déploiement1 ; dispersion6.
dispositif combustor /
répartition des coups en portée et 01 mars 1973
combustor
en direction autour du point Nom généralement donné, à
moyen d'éclatement. dispositif3 / disposition3
l'ensemble formé par l'accroche-
01 sept. 2003 Disposition prévue de toutes les
flammes (ou stabilisateur de
unités tactiques composant une
flammes), le dispositif d'allumage,
dispersion3 / dispersion3 escadrille ou un groupe
la chambre de combustion et le
Étalement ou séparation des d'aéronefs.
système d'injection d'un
troupes, du matériel, des Terme(s) connexe(s) :
statoréacteur ou d'une turbine à
établissements ou des activités déploiement2,3.
gaz.
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dispositif d’arrêt d’aéronef / dispositif dispersé / dispersed
aircraft arresting gear movement pattern distance entre véhicules /
Dispositif utilisé pour accrocher la Dispositif pour le mouvement vehicle distance
crosse des aéronefs qui en sont navire-rivage qui ménage un Espace entre les véhicules d'une
équipés et absorber leur énergie intervalle supplémentaire entre colonne mesuré entre l'arrière
cinétique après un atterrissage engins de débarquement à la fois d'un véhicule et l'avant du
normal ou d'urgence ou un latéralement et longitudinalement. véhicule qui le suit.
décollage interrompu. Ce dispositif est utilisé lorsque la 01 mars 1982
Terme(s) connexe(s) : système menace d'armes nucléaires est
d'arrêt d'aéronef. prise en considération. distance focale / focal length
01 janv. 1983 01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : distance
focale équivalente ; distance
dispositif de guidage par laser / dissuasion / deterrence focale mesurée ; distance focale
laser guidance unit Fait de persuader un agresseur nominale.
Dispositif muni d'un chercheur potentiel que les conséquences 01 mars 1973
laser fournissant les éléments de d'une action coercitive ou d'un
trajectoire nécessaires au conflit armé l'emporteraient sur distance focale équivalente /
système de commande d'un les gains escomptés. Cela equivalent focal length
missile, d'un projectile ou d'une nécessite le maintien d'une Distance, mesurée le long de
bombe. puissance militaire et d'une l'axe optique, du point nodal
04 oct. 2000 stratégie crédibles reposant sur image de l'objectif au plan où l'on
une volonté politique nette d'agir. obtient la meilleure définition pour
dispositif de réceptivité 09 janv. 1996 l'ensemble du cliché.
intermittente / intermittent Terme(s) connexe(s) : distance
arming device distance / range1 focale.
Dispositif ne rendant une mine Intervalle existant entre un point 01 mars 1973
réceptive que dans certaines donné et un objet ou un objectif.
périodes. 14 août 2015 distance focale mesurée /
01 nov. 1975 calibrated focal length
distance de décentrement / Valeur corrigée de la distance
dispositif de retard d’armement / offset distance focale équivalente d'un objectif.
arming delay device En guerre nucléaire, distance Cette valeur est calculée de
Dispositif empêchant, pendant une entre le point zéro désiré, ou réel, manière que, sur le champ total
durée préétablie, l'armement d'une et le centre de la zone de de couverture de l'objectif, les
mine après sa pose ou son l'objectif (ou l'objectif lui-même). valeurs extrêmes (maximale et
mouillage ou de toute autre 01 mars 1973 minimale) de la distorsion soient
munition après son tir ou son opposées.
lancement. distance de sécurité1 / safe Terme(s) connexe(s) : distance
Terme(s) connexe(s) : état de distance focale.
veille. En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 mars 1973
16 juil. 1999 distance horizontale entre le
pourtour de l'aire de choc et le distance focale nominale /
dispositif de sabordage / centre du dragueur. nominal focal length
flooder 01 nov. 1975 Valeur rapprochée de la distance
En guerre des mines sur mer, focale arrondie à un certain
dispositif équipant les mines à distance de sécurité2 / safety chiffre standard, utilisée pour la
orin qui permet de noyer le distance classification des objectifs, des
flotteur et de le faire couler, après En circulation routière, intervalle à miroirs et des caméras.
un certain délai réglé à l'avance. maintenir entre véhicules Terme(s) connexe(s) : distance
01 nov. 1975 successifs circulant en colonne. Il focale.
est fixé par le commandement en 01 avr. 1971
dispositif de sécurité / safety fonction des impératifs de
device sécurité. distance franchissable
Dispositif prévenant tout 01 nov. 1975 d’endurance / endurance
fonctionnement accidentel. distance
Terme(s) connexe(s) : état de distance de sécurité au largage Distance totale qui peut être
veille ; goupille de sécurité. / safe separation distance couverte par un véhicule terrestre
24 nov. 1994 Distance minimale entre le ou par un navire à une vitesse
véhicule largueur et la munition d'endurance déterminée.
dispositif de stérilisation / au-delà de laquelle les risques Terme(s) connexe(s) :
sterilizer inhérents au fonctionnement autonomie1.
En guerre des mines sur mer, (détonation) sont acceptables. 01 mars 1973
dispositif incorporé dans 01 mars 1981
certaines mines qui rend la mine distance horizontale / plan
définitivement inerte à l'expiration distance d’observation / range
d'une période réglée après son observer-target distance En reconnaissance
mouillage. Distance séparant l'observateur photographique, distance dans le
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objet déterminé au sol. démonstration. 01 févr. 1973
01 juil. 1970 01 juil. 1980
document graphique / graphic
distance hyperfocale / division1 / division1 Production complète ou partielle
hyperfocal distance Unité ou formation tactique ainsi d'un travail cartographique ou
Distance d'un objectif aux objets définie : photogrammétrique. Un
les plus rapprochés dont les a. grande unité ou formation qui document graphique peut être
images sont considérées comme possède organiquement les une carte, ou une mosaïque, ou
nettes dans le plan focal lorsque armes et les services nécessaires même un film pelliculable réalisé
l'objectif est mis au point sur à un combat d'une certaine grâce à des techniques
l'infini. durée ; elle se situe entre le corps cartographiques.
01 mars 1973 d'armée et la brigade (ou le 01 mars 1973
régiment) ;
distance minimale de sécurité b. ensemble de bâtiments de documentation géographique
nucléaire / minimum nuclear guerre de type semblable, militaire / military geographic
safe distance groupés sous un même documentation
Somme du rayon de sécurité et commandement opérationnel ou Renseignement géographique
de la marge de sécurité. logistique ; ou unité tactique militaire qui à été évalué, traité,
21 nov. 1996 d'une escadrille aéronavale, résumé et publié sous forme
comprenant plusieurs sections ; normalisée pour satisfaire un
distance oblique / slant range c. une division aérienne est un besoin militaire.
Distance entre deux points situés groupement aérien de combat 01 août 1982
à des niveaux différents par consistant normalement en deux
rapport à un plan de référence. groupes ou plus avec les unités documents d’interprétation /
01 janv. 1980 des services appropriés ; les imagery collateral
groupes de combat d'une division Pièces utilisées lors de
distorsion / lens distortion aérienne comprennent l'interprétation d'une
Déformation de l'image optique normalement des unités de type représentation.
due aux aberrations et similaire. 01 juin 1978
imperfections d'un système 01 sept. 2003
optique. dôme
01 juil. 1970 division2 / division2 Terme privilégié : dôme d'écume.
À bord d'un bâtiment de guerre :
distorsion en S / S-curve groupe d'hommes constitué pour dôme d’écume / spray dome
distortion des raisons d'ordre opérationnel dôme
Distorsion de l'image produite par ou administratif. Soulèvement d'eau et d'écume
un capteur à balayage due au 01 sept. 2003 provoqué par l'onde de choc
déplacement vers l'avant du d'une explosion nucléaire sous-
capteur au cours de la durée d'un doctrine / doctrine marine lorsqu'elle atteint la
balayage latéral. Principes fondamentaux qui surface de l'eau.
01 janv. 1980 guident les forces armées dans la 01 déc. 1976
poursuite d'un objectif. Ces
distributeur / dispenser principes sont impératifs, mais dommages collatéraux /
En termes d'armement aérien, un leur application requiert du collateral damage
conteneur ou dispositif utilisé jugement.
Pertes ou dégâts non souhaités,
pour l'emport et le largage des 01 mars 1973
provoqués dans des zones civiles
sous-munitions. par des opérations militaires.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme à doctrine tactique aérienne / 17 janv. 2005
dispersion. tactical air doctrine
01 juil. 1980 Principes fondamentaux servant donnée / datum
de guide à l'emploi des moyens Toute quantité numérique ou
divergent / otter aériens dans les opérations géométrique pouvant servir de
En guerre des mines sur mer, aériennes tactiques, en vue référence ou de base. Lorsque le
panneau remorqué qui se d'atteindre des objectifs donnés. concept est géométrique, le
déplace latéralement à une 01 nov. 1980 pluriel anglais est "datums",
distance prédéterminée et que contrairement au pluriel habituel
fait diverger le brin de drague. document authentique / "data".
01 août 1976 authentic document 01 mars 1973
Document portant une signature
diversion1 / diversion1 ou un cachet certifiant son origine donnée de marquage / titling
Action d'éloigner l'attention et les et son caractère officiel. Si c'est strip
forces d'un ennemi du lieu de un document ennemi, il peut avoir donnée de titrage
l'opération principale. été préparé dans un but de
strip
01 juil. 1980 déception et l'exactitude d'un tel
En photographie, renseignement
document, même authentique,
normalisé porté sur le négatif
diversion2 / diversion2 doit être confirmée par d'autres
et/ou le positif pour identification
Attaque, alerte ou feinte destinée informations, celles des
et référence.
à détourner l'attention. conditions de capture, entre
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donnée de titrage pour engendrer la maladie des dossier de représentation
Terme privilégié : donnée de rayons et la mort ; cependant, si d’objectif / imagery pack
marquage. l'intensité de la dose absorbée Ensemble des documents de
est assez basse, une part représentation relatifs à un
donnée marginale / marginal importante des cellules objectif déterminé.
data gravement lésées pourra se 01 déc. 1974
renseignement marginal régénérer.
Explication donnée en marge Terme(s) connexe(s) : débit de dossier d’objectifs1 / target
d'une carte qui clarifie, définit, il dose de rayonnement ; dose dossier
lustre et/ou (complète la partie d'irradiation ; dose d'irradiation Dossier représentant l'ensemble
"graphique" d'une feuille) explicite aiguë. de renseignements sur chaque
celle-ci. 22 janv. 2010 objectif situé dans une zone
01 avr. 1971 géographique déterminée.
dose incapacitante moyenne / 01 nov. 1968
dose absorbée / absorbed dose median incapacitating dose
Quantité d'énergie cédée par des Dose de produit chimique dont dossier d’objectifs2 / target
particules ionisantes à l'unité de l'introduction dans le corps folder
masse de la substance irradiée, humain aboutit à une perte de carnet d’objectifs
au point considéré, quelle que capacité de 50 % des personnels Dossier contenant des
soit la nature du rayonnement exposés et non protégés. renseignements concernant un
utilisé. L'unité de dose absorbée 01 août 1974 objectif déterminé, avec les
est le rad. indications utiles pour la
01 févr. 1973 dose létale moyenne1 / mean préparation et la conduite de
lethal dose1 l'attaque de cet objectif.
dose chimique / chemical dose Quantité d'irradiation nucléaire 01 nov. 1968
Quantité, exprimée en absorbée par l'ensemble du corps
milligrammes, d'agent chimique et qui, après un temps déterminé, dotation d’unité / unit
absorbée par l'organisme. provoque la mort pour 50 % du equipment
Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent personnel exposé. Quantité et nature des
chimique. 01 juil. 1987 équipements principaux affectés
01 févr. 1988 à une unité, conformément au
dose létale moyenne2 / mean tableau d’effectifs et de dotation.
dose d’exposition / exposure lethal dose2 14 août 2015
dose Dose d'un agent chimique toxique
En un point donné, une mesure qui provoque la mort pour 50 % dotation initiale / basic load
d'un rayonnement en fonction de du personnel exposé non protégé Quantité d'approvisionnements
sa capacité de produire de et non traité. que doit détenir et que peut
l'ionisation. L'unité de dose 01 juil. 1987 transporter une unité ou
d'exposition est le roentgen. formation. Elle est définie en
01 mars 1973 dose maximale consentie / fonction de l'organisation du
maximum permissible dose temps de guerre de l'unité ou
dose d’irradiation / radiation Dose fixée par un échelon du formation et est maintenue au
dose commandement, ou une autorité niveau prescrit.
Quantité totale de rayonnements qualifiée, comme limite 01 mars 1981
ionisants absorbée par une supérieure des rayonnements
matière ou un tissu, exprimée en nucléaires cumulés pouvant être dotation nucléaire / prescribed
centigrays. reçus pendant une période nuclear load
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dose déterminée par le personnel sous charge nucléaire prescrite
d'irradiation chronique. ses ordres, compte tenu des Quantité déterminée d'armes
01 juil. 1985 limitations opérationnelles nucléaires devant être
normalement admises. transportée par l'unité chargée de
dose d’irradiation aiguë / acute 01 mars 1973 les mettre en oeuvre.
radiation dose L'approvisionnement et le
Dose d'irradiation reçue en une dosimétrie / dosimetry réapprovisionnement de cette
seule fois et en un temps trop Mesure des doses de dotation après emploi sont une
court pour que la restauration rayonnement. S'applique à la fois décision de commandement ; ils
biologique puisse jouer. aux dispositifs utilisés dépendent de la situation
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dose (dosimètres) et aux techniques. tactique, de la situation logistique
d'irradiation chronique. 01 mars 1973 nucléaire et de la possibilité pour
01 mars 1979 l'unité de transporter et d'utiliser
dosiphote / film badge la dotation. La dotation peut
dose d’irradiation chronique / Film photographique, placé dans varier d'un jour à l'autre, et aussi
chronic radiation dose un étui en forme de "badge", et entre unités de feux nucléaires
Dose d'irradiation absorbée soit porté par le personnel afin qu'il identiques.
de façon permanente, soit par mesure et enregistre en 01 sept. 1969
intermittence au cours d'une permanence (normalement) la
longue période. dose de rayons gamma. dragage d’attrition / attrition
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de mines pour maintenir le niveau drague à électrode / electrode oropesa sweep
le plus bas possible de risque sweep En guerre des mines sur mer,
pour tous bâtiments. En guerre des mines navale, drague remorquée par un
01 août 1976 drague magnétique à câble où bâtiment et constituée par un filin
l'eau salée et le fond de la mer d'acier d'une certaine longueur.
dragage de contrôle entrent dans la composition du L'écartement latéral de la drague
d’immersion / skim sweeping circuit électrique. est obtenu par un divergent et
En guerre des mines sur mer, 04 oct. 2000 son immersion est réglée, du côté
technique de dragage mécanique du bâtiment par un plongeur et à
effectué à une certaine drague à filet / net sweep l'autre extrémité par un pendeur
profondeur au-dessus des mines En guerre des mines sur mer, de flotteur.
à orin à grande immersion dans drague en forme de filet, 01 nov. 1975
le but de draguer toutes les remorquée par deux bâtiments, et
mines assez proches de la destinée à ramasser les mines droite (ou gauche)
surface pour mettre en danger les dérivantes ou à recueillir celles Terme privilégié : gauche (ou
bâtiments de surface. qui se trouvent sur le fond. droite)2.
01 août 1976 01 août 1976
durée d’activation / laid life
dragage des mines / drague à influence / influence En guerre des mines terrestre,
minesweeping sweep laps de temps pendant lequel le
Procédé de recherche ou de En guerre des mines navale, système d'amorçage d'une mine
neutralisation qui soit utilise des drague conçue pour produire une peut être activé.
dragues mécaniques ou influence comparable à celle 16 juil. 1999
explosives destinées à enlever ou produite par une cible et
détruire la mine, soit produit dans déclencher ainsi sur les mines. durée de conservation / shelf
la zone les influences 04 oct. 2000 life
nécessaires pour déclencher la Temps pendant lequel un article
mine. drague armée / armed sweep de ravitaillement en magasin,
01 mars 1973 Drague munie de cisailles ou de susceptible de se détériorer ou
tout autre dispositif lui permettant dont la vie est limitée et ne peut
dragage de vérification / check de couper plus efficacement les être prolongée, est considéré
sweeping orins des mines. comme utilisable.
En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 nov. 1975 Terme(s) connexe(s) : durée
couverture finale destinée à limite de stockage.
s'assurer que le chenal ou la drague à solénoïde / solenoid 01 août 1982
zone est libre de mines à orin, à sweep
l'issue d'un déblaiement. En guerre des mines sur mer, durée d’écoulement / pass time
01 déc. 1976 drague magnétique constituée En circulation routière, temps qui
par un enroulement d'axe s'écoule entre le passage, en un
dragage d’exploration / search horizontal autour d'un flotteur point donné, du premier et du
sweeping cylindrique en fer. dernier véhicule d'une colonne.
En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 juin 1978 01 juil. 1970
dragage d'une fraction-témoin
d'une route ou d'une zone en vue drague de fond / bottom sweep durée d’encombrement / road
de vérifier la présence ou Drague remorquée par deux clearance time
l'absence de mines mûres. bâtiments, constituée par un fil En circulation routière, temps
01 déc. 1976 d'acier ou par une chaîne et total nécessaire à une colonne
destinée soit à draguer les mines pour parcourir et dégager une
dragage d’une bande initiale / proches du fond, soit à traîner les section d'itinéraire.
initial path sweeping mines hors du chenal. 01 juil. 1970
Déblaiement initial d'une bande à 01 déc. 1976
l'intérieur d'une zone minée durée de trajet / time of flight
toujours dangereuse pour les drague dissymétrique / En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
dragueurs. asymmetrical sweep temps, mesuré en secondes,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dragage Toute drague dont l'intercept, par séparant le moment où une arme
précurseur. vent et courant nuls, n'est pas est mise à feu, larguée ou
01 nov. 1975 centré sur le rail suivi par le envoyée du moment où elle arrive
dragueur. au but ou éclate.
dragage précurseur / precursor 01 nov. 1975 01 août 1976
sweeping
Dragage d'une zone par des drague mécanique / durée de vie d’un composant /
moyens relativement sûrs afin de mechanical sweep component life
réduire les risques des bâtiments En guerre des mines sur mer, Durée d'usage normal d'un
de lutte contre les mines au cours drague destinée à entrer en composant au-delà de laquelle la
d'opérations ultérieures. contact direct avec la mine ou probabilité de défaillance
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dragage ses appendices. augmente considérablement.
d'une bande initiale. 01 nov. 1975 04 oct. 2000
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durée d’impulsion laser / laser


pulse duration
(Intervalle de) temps pendant
lequel l'impulsion de puissance
émise par le laser a en
permanence une valeur
supérieure à la moitié de sa
valeur maximale.
01 janv. 1980

durée limite de stockage /


storage life
Temps pendant lequel un article
de ravitaillement, y compris les
explosifs, conservé dans des
conditions de stockage
déterminées, peut être considéré
utilisable et, le cas échéant, sûr.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : durée de
conservation.
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eaux susceptibles d’être point de chute moyen désiré. de laquelle les distances sur une
minées / mineable waters 01 sept. 2003 carte ou une photographie
Eaux dans lesquelles des mines peuvent être converties en
d'un type donné peuvent être écarts de bombardement3 / distances réelles sur le terrain.
efficaces contre des cibles d'un bombing errors3 Terme(s) connexe(s) : échelle.
type donné. Écart en portée : la moitié de la 01 févr. 1974
01 nov. 1975 largeur de l'espace compris entre
deux lignes équidistantes du point échelle linéaire
écart / deviation2 de chute moyen désiré, tracées Terme privilégié : échelle
Distance entre un point d'impact perpendiculairement à la route de graphique.
(ou d'éclatement) et le but. l'avion et qui contient la moitié
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dispersion des projectiles lancés par visée échelle nominale
globale ; écart circulaire indépendante pour atteindre ce Terme privilégié : échelle
probable ; écart de dispersion. point de chute moyen désiré. principale.
01 mars 1973 Note : ces écarts doivent
comprendre la totalité des écarts, échelle numérique
écart circulaire probable / à moins qu'il n'en soit stipulé Terme privilégié : échelle.
circular error probable autrement, avec la mention
ECP "Hasard" ou "Systématique" s'il y échelle photographique /
Caractéristique de la précision a lieu. photographic scale
d'un missile ou d'un projectile, 01 sept. 2003 Rapport entre une distance
utilisée comme facteur pour la mesurée sur une photographie ou
détermination de l'efficacité échelle / scale une mosaïque d'une part et la
probable d'une arme sur son échelle numérique distance correspondante sur le
objectif. L'écart circulaire Rapport entre la distance terrain d'autre part. La
probable se définit comme le mesurée sur une carte ou une classification des échelles est la
rayon du cercle à l'intérieur photographie et la distance suivante :
duquel tomberaient 50 % des correspondante sur le terrain. a. très grande échelle 1:4.999 et
projectiles ou des missiles. Terme(s) connexe(s) : échelle au-dessus ;
Terme(s) connexe(s) : graphique ; échelle b. grande échelle de 1:5.000 à
dispersion6 ; dispersion globale ; photographique ; échelle 1:9.999 ;
écart ; écart de dispersion. principale. c. échelle moyenne de 1:10.000 à
01 mars 1973 01 juil. 1972 1:24.999 ;
d. petite échelle de 1:25.000 à
écart de dispersion / dispersion échelle des distances 1:49.999 ;
error Terme privilégié : échelle e. très petite échelle de 1:50.000
Distance entre le point d'impact graphique. et au-dessous.
ou d'éclatement d'un coup et le Terme(s) connexe(s) : échelle.
point d'impact moyen ou des échelle en X / X-scale 01 mars 1979
éclatements. Sur une photographie oblique :
Terme(s) connexe(s) : échelle le long d'une parallèle à échelle principale / principal
dispersion6 ; dispersion globale ; l'horizontale principale. scale
écart ; écart circulaire probable. 01 sept. 1969 échelle nominale
01 mars 1973 Échelle d'un globe réduit ou
échelle en Y / Y-scale générateur, représentant la
écarts de bombardement1 / Sur une photographie oblique : sphère ou l'ellipsoïde, définie par
bombing errors1 échelle le long de la ligne de plus le rapport à leurs rayons
Écart radial : rayon d'un cercle grande pente ou de toute autre respectifs.
dont le centre se trouve au point ligne (théorique ou réelle) qui sur Terme(s) connexe(s) : échelle.
de chute moyen désiré et qui le terrain est parallèle à la trace 01 sept. 2003
contient la moitié des projectiles du plan principal.
lancés par visée indépendante 01 juil. 1970 échelon1 / echelon1
pour atteindre ce point de chute Subdivision d'un poste de
moyen désiré. échelle en Z / Z-scale commandement, par exemple :
01 sept. 2003 Sur une photographie oblique : échelon avancé, échelon arrière.
a. échelle utilisée pour le calcul 01 mars 1973
écarts de bombardement2 / de la hauteur d'un objet ;
bombing errors2 b. méthode de détermination des échelon2 / echelon2
Écart en direction : la moitié de la hauteurs utilisant l'échelle en Z. Niveau distinct de
largeur de l'espace compris entre 01 sept. 1969 commandement. Comparée au
deux lignes équidistantes du point régiment, une division est un
de chute moyen désiré, tracées échelle graphique / graphic échelon supérieur, un bataillon un
parallèlement à la route de l'avion scale échelon inférieur.
et qui contient la moitié des échelle des distances 01 mars 1973
projectiles lancés par visée échelle linéaire
indépendante pour atteindre ce Ligne ou règle graduée au moyen échelon3 / echelon3

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Fraction d'une formation dans le 01 mars 1973 projectiles éclairants sont tirés à
sens de la profondeur à laquelle intervalles irréguliers.
une importante mission de écho de sol / ground return 01 mars 1974
combat est attribuée ; par Image visualisée ou enregistrée
exemple : échelon d'assaut, produite par la réflexion du éclairage normal / normal
échelon d'appui, échelon de faisceau radar sur le sol. lighting
réserve. 09 mai 2000 Éclairage des véhicules tel qu'il
Note : de plus, dans l'armée est prescrit ou autorisé par la loi
française, échelon peut signifier : écho permanent / permanent d'un pays donné,
Stade dans les différentes echo indépendamment des restrictions
opérations de maintien en Echo radar fixe et relativement pour motifs militaires.
condition du matériel (entretien important causé par la réflexion Terme(s) connexe(s) : éclairage
de 1er échelon). de l'énergie sur des obstacles réduit.
01 mars 1973 fixes. Il se distingue de l'écho de 01 sept. 2003
sol parce qu'il a pour origine des
échelon arrière / rear echelon points précis plutôt que des éclairage par diffusion /
Élément d'une force non zones d'une certaine étendue. illumination by diffusion
nécessaire dans la zone de 01 juil. 1972 Terme(s) connexe(s) : éclairage
l'objectif. indirect.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de éclairage de la zone 01 nov. 1975
l'objectif. intermédiaire / intermediate
01 nov. 1968 area illumination éclairage par réflexion /
Éclairage de la zone s'étendant illumination by reflection
échelon d’assaut / assault en profondeur depuis la limite Terme(s) connexe(s) : éclairage
echelon avant de la zone rapprochée indirect.
Élément d'une force prévu pour (2.000 m environ) jusqu'à la 01 nov. 1975
l'assaut initial de la zone de portée maximale effective du gros
l'objectif. de l'artillerie divisionnaire éclairage réduit / reduced
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de (10.000 mètres environ). lighting
l'objectif. 01 sept. 2003 Éclairage obtenu par réduction de
01 sept. 2003 l'éclat des lampes des véhicules
éclairage direct / direct terrestres, soit en diminuant leur
échelon de premier renfort / illumination puissance, soit en les masquant
follow-on echelon Éclairage produit par l'emploi en de telle façon que toute lumière
En opérations amphibies, portée directe d'artifices soit limitée à l'émission.
échelon des forces d'assaut, y pyrotechniques ou de projecteurs. Terme(s) connexe(s) : éclairage
compris véhicules, matériel 01 sept. 2003 normal.
d'aviation et approvisionnements 01 sept. 2003
qui, bien que non essentiel au éclairage indirect / indirect
déclenchement de l'assaut, est illumination éclairement du champ de
nécessaire à l'appui et à la Éclairage de champ de bataille bataille / battlefield illumination
poursuite de celui-ci. par diffusion ou réflexion à l'aide Illumination de la zone de combat
Terme(s) connexe(s) : assaut1,2 ; de projecteurs ou de moyens par lumière artificielle, qu'elle soit
renfort-soutien. pyrotechniques éclairants. visible ou invisible à l'oeil nu.
01 mars 1982 a. Éclairage par diffusion - Terme(s) connexe(s) : clair de
Éclairage d'une zone grâce à la lune artificiel ; éclairage indirect ;
échelon de renforcement / lumière émise soit par des jour artificiel.
follow-up echelon moyens pyrotechniques 01 mars 1982
En transport aérien, éléments éclairants, soit par un projecteur
transportés dans la zone de situé légèrement au-dessus et éclaireur
l'objectif après l'échelon d'assaut. sur le flanc de la zone à éclairer, Terme privilégié: aéronef
01 juil. 1983 en diffusée par les particules marqueur.
atmosphériques.
échelon maritime / sea echelon b. Éclairage par réflexion - éclatement1 / break-up1
Partie des bâtiments d'assaut qui Éclairage d'une zone grâce à la En détection : dissociation d'un
se retire de la zone de transport réflexion par la couche basse des écho unique en plusieurs échos
ou n'y pénètre pas pendant un nuages de la lumière émise par distincts correspondant chacun
débarquement amphibie et se un projecteur. L'un et/ou l'autre aux différents objets voisins. Ce
tient dans des zones déterminées de ces effets se produisent phénomène dépend de plusieurs
au large en position d'attente ou lorsqu'un projecteur est utilisé à facteurs tels que : distance,
en réserve. partir d'une position défilée ou en ouverture du faisceau, réglage du
01 mai 1963 faisceau ouvert au maximum. gain, écarts respectifs et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dimensions des objets.
échelon sanitaire initial / éclairement du champ de bataille. 01 déc. 1974
originating medical facility 01 sept. 2003
Le premier échelon médical à éclatement2 / break-up2
partir duquel un malade ou éclairage intermittent / En interprétation
blessé est dirigé vers un autre intermittent illumination photographique : conséquence
élément de la chaîne sanitaire. Procédé de tir dans lequel des de l'agrandissement d'un original.

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résultat une perte de définition de personnel ou matériels contre les radio, causée par une variation
l'image d'origine, l'image effets d'une explosion nucléaire. de la distance entre la source et
résultante n'est plus alors qu'un 01 nov. 1968 l'opérateur ou le récepteur
ensemble aléatoire de tonalités pendant la transmission.
différentes. écran-rideau / screen3 01 mars 1973
01 déc. 1974 En camouflage, matériau naturel
ou artificiel opaque pour les effet parasite de fond /
écoute de contrôle1 / systèmes de détection et que l'on background count
monitoring1 interpose entre ces systèmes et Trace ou effet indésirable
Écoute, surveillance et/ou l'objet à camoufler ou à cacher. provoqué sur un détecteur de
enregistrement des émissions de 01 mars 1981 radiation par un agent
ses propres forces ou des forces quelconque. Dans le domaine de
alliées, dans le but d'assurer le édition / edition la protection sanitaire, l'effet
respect des procédures et des En cartographie, tirage particulier parasite de fond comporte
mesures de sécurité, d'en d'une carte, différent des autres habituellement les radiations
augmenter le rendement ou pour tirages. produites par la radioactivité
s'y référer au besoin. 01 mars 1973 naturelle et les rayons
01 sept. 2003 cosmiques.
effectif international réel / 01 févr. 1973
écoute de contrôle2 / international actual strength
monitoring2 Nombre total de militaires et de effets nucléaires favorables
Écoute, surveillance et/ou civils occupant effectivement des non prévisibles / nuclear bonus
enregistrement des émissions postes internationaux inscrits à effects
ennemies dans le but d'en obtenir un tableau d’effectifs du temps de Dégâts ou pertes désirés produits
des renseignements. paix. par les effets des armes
01 sept. 2003 18 févr. 2015 nucléaires amies qui ne peuvent
être prévus de façon précise lors
écran / screen4 effet de côte de l'analyse d'objectif car leur
sonnette Terme privilégié : réfraction incertitude est telle que l'on ne
Élément de sûreté dont la tâche côtière. peut se fier, en ce qui les
principale est d'observer, concerne, à un résultat significatif
d'identifier et de transmettre les effet de nuit / night effect sur le plan militaire.
informations et qui ne se bat que Effet causé principalement par 01 juil. 1980
pour assurer sa propre protection. des variations de la polarisation
Terme(s) connexe(s) : élément de des ondes réfléchies, ce qui effets nucléaires subsidiaires /
protection ; flanc-garde. entraîne quelquefois des erreurs nuclear collateral effects
01 sept. 2003 dans les relèvements Pertes ou dégâts non désirés
radiogoniométriques. Ce produits par l'explosion d'armes
écran anti-sous-marin / phénomène est très fréquent au nucléaires amies.
antisubmarine screen crépuscule. 09 janv. 1996
Bâtiments et/ou aéronefs 01 mars 1973
disposés pour la protection d'une effet sur l’objectif nucléaire /
unité contre une attaque par effet de renforcement d’échos / nuclear target response
sous-marin. cardinal point effect Effet sur les hommes, le matériel
01 févr. 1973 effet d’incidence normale et l'équipement, du souffle, de la
Phénomène provoquant lumière, de la chaleur et du
écran de fumée / smoke screen l'apparition sur l'écran radar d'une rayonnement nucléaire qui
rideau de fumée ligne ou d'une zone d'échos résultent de l'explosion d'une
Nuage de fumée utilisé pour d'intensité renforcée. Il se produit arme nucléaire.
masquer des installations ou des lorsque le faisceau est 01 mai 1963
manoeuvres soit amies, soit perpendiculaire à des surfaces
ennemies. planes alignées ou groupées effet thermique / thermal
01 mai 1963 dans le volume balayé par le exposure
radar. Ensemble des composantes
écran de protection1 / 01 mars 1973 normales du rayonnement
shielding1 thermique frappant une surface
Matériau ayant des effet de terre donnée pendant la durée d'une
caractéristiques physiques et une Terme privilégié : réfraction explosion ; s'exprime en calories
épaisseur appropriées qui est côtière. par centimètre carré ou en
utilisé pour protéger le personnel mégajoules par mètre carré.
contre les radiations pendant la effet d’incidence normale 01 août 1979
fabrication, la manipulation et le Terme privilégié : effet de
transport de matières fissiles et renforcement d'échos. efficacité biologique relative /
radioactives. relative biological effectiveness
01 nov. 1968 effet Doppler / Doppler effect Rapport de la dose absorbée d'un
Variation apparente de fréquence rayonnement X ou gamma d'une
écran de protection2 / d'une onde acoustique ou certaine énergie à la dose
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biologique. 01 sept. 2003 port d'embarquement.
01 août 1982 01 oct. 1992
élément de
effort principal / main effort réapprovisionnement / element empattement / wheelbase
priorité de l’effort (toléré) of resupply Distance comprise entre les
Concentration de forces ou de Terme(s) connexe(s) : premiers centres de deux roues
moyens en un lieu et à un ravitaillements ; ravitaillement de consécutives. Lorsqu'il s'agit de
moment donnés où un l'Europe ; ravitaillement véhicules ayant plus de deux
commandant cherche à amener improvisé ; ravitaillement initial ; axes ou dispositifs analogues les
la décision. ravitaillement préorganisé. empattements successifs sont
30 janv. 2012 01 mars 1973 tous indiqués en allant de l'avant
vers l'arrière du véhicule.
éjection1 / ejection1 élément de commandement et 01 déc. 1979
Action d'évacuer un aéronef au de contrôle des opérations
moyen de sièges ou de capsules spéciales / special operations emplacement / emplacement1
munis d'un système de command and control element Position préparée pour une ou
propulsion autonome. Élément établi par le commandant plusieurs armes ou dispositifs, et
01 juil. 1983 de la composante Opérations chargée de les protéger contre le
spéciales afin de synchroniser, feu ou le bombardement ennemi,
éjection2 / ejection2 harmoniser et coordonner les tout en leur permettant de remplir
En armement aérien, expulsion opérations spéciales avec celles leurs missions.
d'une charge d'un aéronef pour des forces conventionnelles. 01 juin 1981
permettre une séparation 03 févr. 2011
satisfaisante. emplacement de tir abrité /
01 juil. 1983 élément organique de corps pillbox
d’armée / corps troops Fortification petite et basse qui
élément de contrôle aérien troupes de corps abrite des mitrailleuses, des
tactique / tactical air control Troupe affectée ou adaptée à un armes antichar, etc. Un
party corps d'armée mais n'appartenant emplacement de tir abrité est
Organisme opérationnel pas aux divisions qui constituent d'ordinaire fait en béton, acier, ou
constitutif d'un système de le corps d'armée. sacs à terre.
contrôle aérien tactique ayant 01 mars 1973 01 juil. 1970
pour fonction d'assurer la liaison
avec les forces terrestres et le élévation / elevation emploi civil international OTAN
contrôle des aéronefs. cote Terme privilégié : poste civil
Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de international OTAN.
Distance verticale d'un point ou
contrôle aérien tactique. d'un niveau, situé à la surface de
01 août 1982 la terre ou lié à elle, qui est emploi défensif des mines /
mesurée à partir du niveau mine defence
élément de plage / shore party moyen de la mer. Défense d'une position, d'une
groupe de plage 01 mars 1973 zone, etc. par mines terrestres ou
Groupement opérationnel de la sous-marines. Un système de
force de débarquement constitué élingue de suspension / cargo défense par mines comprend le
pour : sling personnel et le matériel
a. faciliter le mouvement des Sangle, chaîne ou autre agrès nécessaires à la pose, au
troupes, équipements et fixé à une charge extérieure pour fonctionnement, à l'entretien et à
approvisionnements, débarqués son hissage ou sa suspension. la protection des champs de
sur/ou quittant les plages ; 01 mars 1973 mines mis en place.
b. l'évacuation des plages des 01 mars 1973
blessés et prisonniers ; emballage par pulvérisation de
c. faciliter l'arrivée sur les plages, en appui de / in support of
matiére plastique
puis le retrait et la récupération Terme désignant l'appui fourni à
Terme privilégié : coconisation.
des bâtiments et embarcations de une autre unité, formation ou
débarquement. Elle comprend à organisation, tout en demeurant
embarquement / embarkation
la fois des éléments navals et des sous le commandement initial.
Action de mettre en place le Terme(s) connexe(s) : appui
éléments des forces de
personnel, les véhicules et leurs
débarquement. direct ; appui.
équipements et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 22 juin 2004
approvisionnements à bord de
groupement naval de plage.
tous moyens de transport.
01 août 1979 enclos de prisonniers de
Note : en anglais, le terme
guerre / prisoner of war
"embarkation" ne s'applique
élément de protection / guard qu'aux navires et aéronefs. enclosure
Élément de sûreté dont la tâche Terme(s) connexe(s) : Subdivision d'un camp de
principale est de protéger le gros chargement ; chargement de prisonniers de guerre.
des forces en combattant pour combat ; chargement par 01 sept. 1969
gagner des délais, tout en destination ; chargement par
observant et en renseignant. unité constituée ; chargement en convergence / converge
Terme(s) connexe(s) : écran ; En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
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pour obtenir que les plans de tir opérations amphibies, destiné 01 mars 1973
passent par un même point. spécifiquement à transporter des
01 mars 1982 troupes avec leur équipement, à enregistrer comme objectif /
s'échouer, décharger et se record as target
endurance / endurance time déséchouer. Il est utilisé En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
Temps total pendant lequel un également pour le ordre indiquant que les données
navire peut soutenir une vitesse réapprovisionnement. relatives à un objectif doivent être
d'endurance déterminée. Si ce Terme(s) connexe(s) : conservées en vue
temps dépend de facteurs autres réapprovisionnement ; véhicule d'engagements ultérieurs.
que le combustible, il doit en être amphibie. 01 janv. 1973
fait mention. 04 oct. 2000
01 mars 1973 ensemble / assembly
engin explosif improvisé / Dans le domaine de la logistique,
en échelon / echelon4 improvised explosive device élément faisant partie d'un
Dispositif dans lequel les divers dispositif explosif de matériel, pouvant être fourni et
éléments d'une unité sont placés circonstance (toléré) remplacé comme un tout et
l'un derrière l'autre, et décalés EEI comprenant normalement des
d'une même distance et dans le Dispositif mis en place ou réalisé pièces ou groupes de pièces
même sens l'un par rapport à de façon improvisée qui contient remplaçables.
l'autre. des produits chimiques Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 mars 1973 destructeurs, mortels, nuisibles, composant ; équipement ; pièce ;
pyrotechniques ou incendiaires. Il sous-ensemble.
engagement1 / engagement1 est utilisé pour détruire, 01 mars 1992
Dans le cadre des règles neutraliser, harceler ou détourner
d'engagement, mesure prise l'attention. en sommeil
contre une force hostile dans le Note : il peut comprendre des Terme privilégié : état dormant.
but de la dissuader d'agir, de lui éléments militaires, mais est
infliger des dommages ou de la généralement constitué de en superposition /
neutraliser. composants non militaires. superimposed
29 mai 2002 Terme(s) connexe(s) : dépollution Terme utilisé dans la préparation
à des fins civiles ; dépollution de d'un tir pour indiquer qu'une unité
engagement2 / engagement2 zone ; vérification de dépollution. d'artillerie ajoute ses feux à une
Dans le cadre des règles 04 févr. 2011 autre unité d'artillerie pour traiter
d'engagement, action entreprise un objectif. Le tir de l'unité en
contre un aéronef dans le but de le énième pièce reprend le tir superposition peut être levé par
détruire. (incident de tir) / number... in ordre de l'autorité responsable de
29 mai 2002 (out) l'appui-feux.
Terme utilisé en artillerie pour 01 août 1974
engagement nucléaire / nuclear indiquer qu'une pièce reprend ou
commitment cesse le tir. entraînement opérationnel /
Déclaration par laquelle un 01 août 1976 operational training
membre de l'OTAN affirme que Entraînement destiné à créer, à
des forces spécifiées ont été ou enregistré / recorded conserver ou à améliorer l'état de
seront engagées au profit de En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, préparation opérationnelle
l'OTAN dans un rôle uniquement réponse indiquant que l'ordre d'unités ou d'individus.
nucléaire ou à double capacité. d'enregistrer un objectif a été 13 déc. 1999
01 oct. 1984 exécuté.
16 juil. 1996 entrée de piste / approach end
engagez / engage of runway
En défense aérienne, consigne enregistrement des données de début de piste
ordonnant ou autorisant le tir des représentation / imagery data Extrémité de la piste la plus
unités et/ou systèmes d'armes recording rapprochée de la direction à partir
sur un objectif désigné. Enregistrement des informations de laquelle l'approche finale est
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cessez relatives à un vecteur aérien et à effectuée.
l'engagement ; halte au feu. son équipement de détection, 18 déc. 1997
01 nov. 1980 telles que vitesse, altitude,
inclinaison, position et heure, sur entretien courant / servicing
engin d’assaut / assault craft la matrice de l'équipement de Activités et procédures liées au
Engin de débarquement ou détection ; cette opération est nettoyage, à la lubrification, au
véhicule amphibie utilisé réalisée au moment de recomplètement, aux inspections
principalement pour débarquer l'acquisition de l'image. et réparations mineures du
des troupes et du matériel dans 01 déc. 1976 matériel ayant pour but de le
les vagues d'assaut d'une maintenir en état de
opération amphibie. enregistrement photographique fonctionnement.
01 juil. 1980 des instruments / instrument Note : dans certains cas,
recording photography l'entretien courant peut inclure
engin de débarquement / Photographies des indications l'approvisionnement en
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Termes connexe : entretien Tous facteurs extérieurs, d'origine


courant pour aéronefs. naturelle ou artificielle, aux effets épreuve par projection /
05 sept. 2007 desquels un article ou un matériel projection print
sera vraisemblablement soumis Épreuve obtenue par la projection
entretien courant pour aéronefs pendant toute la durée de sa vie de l'image d'un négatif ou d'une
/ aircraft servicing utile. épreuve transparente sur un
Activités et procédures liées à 01 juin 1989 support sensible.
l'inspection, au recomplètement 01 sept. 2003
des consommables et produits à environnement
durée de vie limitée, au électromagnétique / épreuve renseignée / annotated
nettoyage, à la lubrification, au electromagnetic environment print
guidage, au stationnement et à la Ensemble des phénomènes Photographie sur laquelle on a
sécurité des aéronefs. électromagnétiques existant à un porté des détails d'interprétation,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : assistance endroit donné. en utilisant un langage clair ou
aux aéronefs de 01 juil. 1993 symbolique.
passage ; entretien courant ; 01 févr. 1973
services mutuels ; services environnement hostile / hostile
mutuels pour aéronefs ; raccord environment épreuve transparente /
de servitude pour aéronefs. Environnement dans lequel un transparency
02 mars 2007 adversaire a la capacité et Image fixée sur un support
l'intention d'entraver ou de transparent grâce à un procédé
enveloppement / envelopment perturber les opérations des forces photographique, typographique,
Manoeuvre offensive par laquelle amies. chimique ou autre, se prêtant
le gros des forces attaquantes se Terme(s) connexe(s) : particulièrement à la projection
porte sur les arrières des environnement non permissif ; par transmission de lumière.
positions défensives principales environnement permissif. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
de l'ennemi, en les contournant 31 août 2012 diapositive ; plaque.
ou en les survolant, pour s'y 01 mars 1981
emparer d'objectifs. environnement non permissif /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : non-permissive environment équateur magnétique /
mouvement tournant. Environnement dans lequel les magnetic equator
01 oct. 1978 forces amies s'attendent à ligne aclinique
rencontrer de l'obstruction ou de Ligne joignant les points où
environnement / environment l'interférence dans le cadre de l'inclinaison magnétique est nulle
Milieu dans lequel une leurs opérations. à une époque déterminée.
organisation fonctionne, incluant Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 févr. 1973
l’air, l’eau, la terre, les ressources environnement hostile ;
naturelles, la flore, la faune, les environnement permissif. équidistance / contour interval
êtres humains, et leurs 31 août 2012 Différence de cote entre deux
interrelations. courbes de niveau consécutives.
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 environnement opérationnel 01 mars 1973
Terme privilégié : environnement
environnement contrôlé / des opérations. équipage de relève / staged
controlled environment crew
Dans le cadre de la navigabilité environnement permissif / Équipage mis en place à l'avance
OTAN, environnement dans permissive environment en point déterminé pour assurer
lequel les besoins permanents et Environnement dans lequel les l'utilisation continue de l'aéronef.
durables relatifs à la navigabilité forces amies s'attendent à ne 01 sept. 2003
sont satisfaits par des personnes rencontrer aucune obstruction ou
autorisées et des organisations interférence dans le cadre de leurs équipe de contrôle du
accréditées ou agréées qui opérations. chargement / load control
utilisent les procédures Note : un environnement permissif group
approuvées. n'implique pas nécessairement Personnel chargé du contrôle et
MCASB, 5 août 2014 une absence de menace. de l'organisation du chargement
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dans une zone de chargement.
environnement des opérations / environnement hostile ; 01 déc. 1976
operating environment environnement non permissif.
environnement opérationnel 31 août 2012 équipe de guidage au sol /
(désuet)
combat control team
Ensemble de conditions, en vol / airborne 5 Équipe de parachutistes
circonstances et influences qui Qualificatif employé pour décrire spécialement entraînés assurant
agissent sur l’emploi des l'état d'un aéronef qui commence à le guidage final de l'aéronef sur la
capacités et qui ont des l'instant où il est complètement zone de largage et capable de
incidences sur les décisions du porté par l'air, et qui s'achève à fournir des informations sur la
commandant. celui où il cesse de l'être. zone de poser ou de largage.
MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014 Terme(s) connexe(s) : 22 janv. 2010
aéroporté3 ; de bord ; unité
environnement d’exploitation / aérotransportable. équipe de liaison d’appui naval
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Personnel et équipement protective equipment une ou plusieurs autres unités ou


nécessaires pour renseigner les EPI (privilégié) éléments.
forces à terre et les forces de équipement individuel de Terme(s) connexe(s) : escorte de
débarquement et obtenir une protection (toléré) convoi.
coordination en ce qui concerne En défense nucléaire, MCLSB, 02 mars 2011
l'emploi de l'artillerie d'appui radiologique, biologique et
naval. chimique, équipement personnel escorte2 / escort2
01 mars 1973 destiné à protéger physiquement Aéronefs ayant pour mission de
l’individu des effets des protéger d'autres aéronefs au
équipe de mise à feu du substances nucléaires, cours d'une mission.
dispositif de destruction / radiologiques, biologiques et 01 déc. 1979
demolition firing party chimiques.
Équipe assignée à un ouvrage et MCJSB, 10 avril 2014 escorte3 / escort3
qui est techniquement Garde en armes accompagnant
responsable de la mise à feu du équipement de soute un convoi, un train, des
dispositif de destruction. Terme privilégié : équipement prisonniers, etc.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : particulier d'un aéronef. Terme(s) connexe(s) : escorte de
détachement de protection d'un convoi.
dispositif de destruction. équipement particulier d’un 01 déc. 1979
01 mars 1973 aéronef / aircraft mission
equipment escorte4 / escort4
équipe d’orienteurs-marqueurs équipement de soute Garde en armes accompagnant
/ pathfinder team Équipement dont un aéronef doit des personnes en signe
Personnel mis en place dans la être doté pour qu'il soit en d'honneur.
zone de l'objectif : mesure d'exécuter une mission 01 déc. 1979
a. pour installer et mettre en ou tâche particulière.
oeuvre des aides à la navigation ; 01 févr. 1973 escorte de convoi / convoy
b. assurer le marquage des escort
zones de mise à terre. équipe mobile des Escorte destinée à empêcher un
01 juil. 1970 mouvements aériens / mobile convoi de véhicules d'être
air movements team dispersé, détruit ou capturé.
équipe d’orienteurs-marqueurs Équipe des forces aériennes Terme(s) connexe(s) : escorte1,3.
(ou de balisage) / marking team spécialement entraînée pour 01 mars 1979
Personnel mis à terre pour exercer des fonctions dans les
assurer la mise en oeuvre des organismes chargés des escorteur administratif /
moyens de guidage et le mouvements aériens et du trafic. administrative escort
marquage des zones de mise à 01 sept. 2003 Bâtiment de guerre ou navire
terre. marchand ayant à bord un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronef équivalence TNT / TNT commodore de convoi et son
marqueur. equivalent état-major capable d'assurer les
01 mars 1973 Évaluation de l'énergie libérée liaison simultanées entre l'autorité
par l'explosion d'une arme de contrôle opérationnel et un
équipement / equipment nucléaire ou par l'explosion d'une convoi côtier.
Articles non consommables quantité donnée d'une matière 01 oct. 1978
prévus en dotation pour les fissible ou fusible ; est exprimée
individus et pour certains en quantité de trinitrotoluène espace aérien contrôlé /
organismes. (TNT) qui libérerait la même controlled airspace
Terme(s) connexe(s) : quantité d'énergie que l'explosion. Espace aérien de dimensions
composant ; ensemble ; pièce ; 01 sept. 2003 déterminées, à l'intérieur duquel
ravitaillement ; sous-ensemble ; un service de contrôle de la
tableau d'effectifs et de dotation. erreur d’accélération / circulation aérienne est assuré
01 oct. 1992 acceleration error aux aéronefs en vol contrôlé.
Erreur due à la déviation de l'axe Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle
équipement caractéristique / de référence vertical par suite des aérien ; région de contrôle ; zone
signature equipment accélérations parasites affectant de contrôle ; zone de contrôle
Tout matériel qui révèle le type et l'aéronef. terminale.
la nature de l'unité ou de la 01 févr. 1973 01 mars 1973
formation qui en est dotée.
01 juil. 1980 erreur de balisage / marking espace aérien de l’Alliance /
error Alliance airspace
équipement de guidage au sol / En guerre des mines sur mer, L'espace aérien de l'OTAN et
guidance station equipment distance et azimut d'un marqueur tout espace aérien dans lequel
Partie "sol" de l'équipement à partir d'une cible. l'OTAN pourrait mener des
utilisée pour le guidage d'un 01 nov. 1975 opérations conformément à une
missile au cours de son vol. décision du Conseil.
01 mars 1973 escorte1 / escort1 07 mai 2012
En opérations terrestres, unité(s)
équipement de protection ou élément(s) chargés espace aérien OTAN / NATO
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n'importe quel pays OTAN et de réalisées. nécessaire aux troupes en transit
ses eaux territoriales. Terme(s) connexe(s) : logistique d'une localité vers une autre.
01 nov. 1975 de consommation ; logistique de Terme(s) connexe(s) :
production. agencement1.
espace de bataille / battlespace 04 nov. 2005 01 mars 1982
Environnement, facteurs et
conditions devant être compris essai en vol / flight test étape2 / stage3
pour appliquer avec succès la Essai d'un aéronef, d'une Partie d'un itinéraire aérien
puissance de combat, protéger roquette, d'un missile ou autre comprise entre deux escales.
les forces ou mener à bien la véhicule, par vol ou lancement Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone
mission. réel. Les essais en vol sont d'étape2.
Note : cela comprend notamment organisés en vue d'effectuer des 01 mars 1982
l'espace terrestre, maritime, contrôles sur des points précis et
aérien et spatial ainsi que les d'obtenir des renseignements sur état de crise en temps de
forces ennemies et amies qui s'y le fonctionnement. guerre / emergency in war
trouvent, les installations, les 01 mars 1973 Situation opérationnelle se
conditions météorologiques présentant dans une zone limitée
(terrestres et spatiales), les estimation indirecte des à la suite d'une sérieuse
risques pour la santé, le terrain, dommages / post-strike aggravation dans le déroulement
le spectre électromagnétique et damage estimation des opérations et exigeant une
l'environnement d'information au Analyse révisée de l'objectif, action particulière et immédiate
sein des zones d'opérations basée sur des nouvelles données des commandants nationaux et
interarmées et autres zones telles que la puissance réelle de alliés. L'état de crise est décrété
d'intérêt. l'arme, la hauteur d'éclatement et par le commandant allié
31 août 2012 le point zéro obtenu par des responsable de la zone en cause,
moyens autres que l'estimation en consultation avec le
espacement vertical / vertical directe. commandant national intéressé.
separation 01 avr. 1974 01 mars 1973
altitude relative
étagement en altitude estompage / hill shading état d’engagement d’unité / unit
Espacement entre aéronefs Méthode de représentation du commitment status
exprimé en unités de distance relief qui consiste à dessiner au Degré d'engagement de toute
verticale. pinceau les ombres qui seraient unité désignée et répertoriée en
01 juil. 1980 projetées sur un terrain tant que force allouée à l'OTAN.
montagneux, la lumière venant 01 juin 1984
essai à la réception d'une direction conventionnelle.
Terme privilégié : essai de Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage1 ; état de préparation / state of
recette. relief par ombres portées. readiness
01 mars 1973 Niveau de préparation d'une unité
essai au banc / captive firing en vue d'opérations ou
Essai d'allumage de courte étage / stage1 d'exercices.
durée, effectué avec le système Élément d'un missile ou d'un 30 janv. 2012
de propulsion de la fusée, celle-ci système de propulsion qui se
étant fixée au banc d'essai. sépare généralement du missile à état de préparation amorcé
01 mars 1973 la fin de la combustion ou à l'arrêt (stade 2) / state of readiness -
de la propulsion. Les étages sont state 2 - armed
essai au point fixe / flight numérotés chronologiquement État d'un dispositif de destruction
readiness firing par ordre de combustion. dont les charges sont en place,
Essai de courte durée intéressant 01 sept. 2003 dont la chaîne de mise de feu est
un système de fusée effectué complète, et qui est prêt à
avec l'appareil propulsif en étagement en altitude fonctionner immédiatement.
fonction, la fusée étant fixée sur Terme privilégié : espacement Terme(s) connexe(s) : état de
sa rampe. De tels essais sont vertical. préparation non amorcé (stade
exécutés pour déterminer l'état de 1) ; ouvrage miné.
préparation du système de la étalonnage d’un appareil 01 sept. 2003
fusée et des moyens de photographique / camera
lancement préalablement à calibration état de préparation non amorcé
l'essai en vol. Détermination de la distance (stade 1) / state of readiness -
01 mars 1973 focale. Détermination de la state 1 - safe
position du point principal par État d'un dispositif de destruction
essai de recette / acceptance rapport aux repères. dont les charges sont en place.
trial Détermination de la distorsion de La chaîne de mise de feu est en
essai à la réception l'objectif dans le plan focal de place, mais les détonateurs ne
Essai mené par des l'appareil, pour la distance focale sont pas installés et les moyens
représentants désignés des étalonnée au préalable. de mise de feu ne sont pas
utilisateurs militaires finaux de 01 mars 1973 connectés.
l'arme ou de l'équipement pour Terme(s) connexe(s) : état de
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01 sept. 2003 d’exercice / exercise directing
staff évacuation du matériel
état de préparation Groupe d'officiers qui du fait de endommagé / equipment
opérationnelle / operational leur expérience, de leurs qualités casualty evacuation
readiness et d'une connaissance Acheminement à l'intérieur du
Qualité caractérisant le fait approfondie des instructions système logistique d'un matériel
qu'une unité ou formation, qu'un d'exercice, sont choisis pour nécessitant un acte de
navire, qu'un système d'arme ou diriger ou contrôler un exercice. maintenance.
un matériel est apte à accomplir 01 mars 1981 04 oct. 2000
les missions ou les tâches
auxquelles il est destiné. Ce état-major de planification évacuation par air / air
terme peut être utilisé dans un Terme privilégié : groupe central evacuation
sens général ou bien pour de planification. Évacuation par aéronef de
préciser un certain degré de personnels et de matériels.
préparation. état-major intégré / integrated 01 févr. 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : délai de staff
préparation ; état de État-major interarmées évacuation portuaire des
préparation1,2. multinational. cargaisons / port evacuation of
01 août 1976 Terme(s) connexe(s) : état- cargoes
major ; état-major interarmées. Transfert des cargaisons d'un
état de sécurité / safe state 18 févr. 2015 port menacé vers d'autres zones
État dans lequel une mine ne de dépôt.
peut pas fonctionner et peut être état-major interarmées / joint Terme(s) connexe(s) :
manipulée et transportée sans staff mouvement d'urgence.
danger. état-major interforces 16 juil. 1993
01 sept. 2003 Etat-major comprenant des
personnels de plusieurs armées évacuation sanitaire aérienne /
état de veille / standby state du même pays. aeromedical evacuation
État d'une mine terrestre dont Terme(s) connexe(s) : état- EVASAN aérienne (toléré)
tous les dispositifs de sécurité et major ; état-major intégré. Transport par voie aérienne de
de retard d'armement ont 01 oct. 2003 patients à destination de
fonctionné et qui attend un signal
formations sanitaires, ou entre
d'armement. état-major interforces celles-ci.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dispositif Terme privilégié : état-major 02 mars 2009
de retard d'armement ; dispositif interarmées.
de sécurité.
évacuation sanitaire aérienne
01 sept. 2003 état possédant des armes de l’avant / forward
nucléaires aeromedical evacuation
état dormant / dormant state Terme privilégié : puissance évacuation sanitaire aérienne
état insensible nucléaire militaire. primaire
en sommeil
Phase de l'évacuation qui assure
En guerre des mines, état étude théorique / exercise le transport des patients : entre
transitoire dans lequel certains study des points compris dans le
éléments empêchent le Activité qui peut prendre la forme champ de bataille (extrême-avant
déclenchement d'une mine. d'un exercice sur cartes, d'un jeu - depuis l'extrême-avant) jusqu'au
Terme(s) connexe(s) : de guerre, d'une série de point initial de traitement, et
déclencher. conférences, d'une discussion de jusqu'aux points ultérieurs de
04 oct. 2000 groupe ou d'une analyse des traitement dans la zone de
opérations. combat.
état final / end state 01 nov. 1983 01 mars 1973
Situation politique ou militaire à
obtenir à la fin d'une opération, évacuation de l’équipement évacuation sanitaire aérienne
qui indique que l'objectif a été portuaire / evacuation of port primaire
atteint. equipment Terme privilégié : évacuation
04 oct. 2000 Transfert du matériel mobile et sanitaire aérienne de l'avant.
amovible d'un port menacé à un
état insensible autre port ou un mouillage de évacuation sanitaire aérienne
Terme privilégié : état dormant. travail. secondaire
01 nov. 1994 Terme privilégié : évacuation
état-major / staff sanitaire aérienne tactique.
EM évacuation de port par des
Dans une structure militaire, navires marchands / port évacuation sanitaire aérienne
groupe de personnel militaire ou evacuation of shipping stratégique / strategic
civil, voire les deux, chargé Appareillage, pour raisons de aeromedical evacuation
d'assister un commandant. sécurité, de navires marchands Phase de l'évacuation couvrant le
30 janv. 2012 hors d'un port menacé. transport aérien des patients de
Termes connexe : mouvement régions d'outre-mer ou de théâres
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d'opérations vers le pays d'origine, subis par la population, les forces d'autres personnes choisies de
vers d'autres pays de l'OTAN ou et les ressources à la suite d'une quitter un lieu occupé par
vers une zone de sécurité attaque nucléaire. Elle est l'ennemi ou un endroit hostile
temporaire. effectuée en cours d'attaque et pour rejoindre un secteur contrôlé
Terme(s) connexe(s) : évacuation après l'attaque. Elle ne comporte par des forces amies.
sanitaire aérienne tactique. pas l'évaluation de l'importance 09 janv. 1996
09 juil. 1997 opérationnelle des effets de cette
attaque nucléaire. évasion2 / evasion
évacuation sanitaire aérienne 01 juil. 1980 Mesures prises pour éviter la
tactique / tactical aeromedical détection ou y échapper, ou pour
evacuation évaluation de la vulnérabilité rompre le contact avec une unité
évacuation sanitaire aérienne nucléaire / nuclear vulnerability hostile ou potentiellement hostile.
secondaire assessment 01 oct. 2001
Phase de l'évacuation couvrant le Estimation de l'effet probable
transport aérien des patients de la d'une attaque nucléaire exécution décentralisée /
zone de combat vers des points hypothétique, sur la population, decentralized execution
situés en dehors de cette zone, et les forces et les ressources. Elle Délégation de l'autorité
entre des points situés à l'intérieur est surtout effectuée avant appropriée à des commandants
de la zone des communications. l'attaque ; elle peut cependant subordonnés pour remplir les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : évacuation être poursuivie en cours d'attaque tâches et missions assignées.
sanitaire aérienne stratégique. et même après. Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle
09 juil. 1997 01 juil. 1970 centralisé1 ; délégation de
pouvoirs.
évacué / evacuee évaluation des dommages / 22 juin 2004
Personne ayant reçu des damage assessment
autorités compétentes l'ordre ou Estimation des dégâts entraînés exercice / exercise
l'autorisation de quitter un lieu par les attaques d'objectifs. Manoeuvre militaire ou opération
dangereux et dont les 01 mars 1973 de guerre simulée, comprenant
déplacements et l'hébergement planification, préparation et
sont planifiés, organisés et évaluation des dommages de exécution, dont les buts sont
contrôlés par lesdites autorités. combat / battle damage l'entraînement et l'évaluation. Un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : assessment exercice peut être combiné,
demandeur d'asile ; personne Évaluation des effets résultant de interarmées ou effectué dans le
déplacée ; réfugié. l'utilisation de la force militaire cadre d'une seule armée selon
14 août 2015 létale ou non létale contre un les participants.
objectif militaire. Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice
évaluation1 / evaluation1 17 janv. 2005 de combat à simple action ; poste
Processus structuré qui consiste de commandement.
à examiner des activités, des évaluation directe des 01 mars 1981
capacités et des performances dommages / direct damage
par rapport à des normes ou assessment exercice à l’échelle de l’OTAN /
critères définis. Étude directe d'une zone qui vient NATO-wide exercise
Note : dans le contexte des d'être attaquée, par observation Exercice auquel participent les
forces militaires, l'appréciation, ou photographie aérienne, ou par commandements stratégiques de
l'analyse, l'évaluation, la observation directe. l'OTAN ainsi que la majorité des
validation et la certification sont 01 sept. 2003 commandements subordonnés et
liés hiérarchiquement dans cet les états-majors nationaux de
ordre logique. évaluation de l’état de défense.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyse1 ; préparation opérationnelle / Terme(s) connexe(s) : importance
appréciation ; certification ; operational readiness d'un exercice militaire.
validation. 09 mai 2000
evaluation
02 mars 2007 Évaluation de la capacité et de
exercice à libre action / free
l'efficacité opérationnelles de tout
évaluation2 / evaluation2 ou partie d'une unité. play exercise
En matière de renseignement, 01 sept. 2003 Exercice destiné à évaluer les
étape de la phase d'exploitation capacités des forces dans des
du cycle du renseignement évaluation logistique / logistic situations simulées de crise et/ou
débouchant sur une appréciation de guerre, compte tenu
assessment
portée sur un renseignement brut seulement du caractère artificiel
Évaluation du soutien logistique
eu égard à la fiabilité de la source ou des restrictions imposées par
nécessaire à la conduite d'une
et à la crédibilité de l'information. les règles de sécurité du temps
opération militaire par rapport au
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du de paix.
soutien logistique réellement ou
renseignement. Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice
potentiellement disponible pour
01 sept. 1981 dirigé.
mener cette dernière.
01 juin 1984
01 sept. 2003
évaluation de dommages
nucléaires / nuclear damage évasion1 / evasion and escape exercice de combat à simple
assessment Procédés et modes d'action qui action / field exercise
Détermination des dommages permettent à des militaires et à Exercice se déroulant sur le

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simulée de guerre et dans lequel avions, le contrôle de l'état Développement des gains initiaux
les troupes et l'armement d'une d'alerte au sol, des exercices pour tirer un plein parti du succès
des parties sont réellement tactiques au sol et différentes dans la bataille.
représentés tandis que ceux de catégories d'inspection destinées 01 mars 1981
l'autre partie sont fictifs ou à évaluer la capacité d'une unité
simplement figurés. à s'acquitter de sa mission. exploitation2 / exploitation2
Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice Action de tirer un plein parti de
exercice de poste de d'emploi d'une arme nucléaire ; tous les renseignements tenus en
commandement. situation paré à combattre. sa possession dans une intention
01 mars 1973 01 mars 1973 tactique ou stratégique.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du
exercice d’emploi d’une arme exercice dirigé / controlled renseignement.
nucléaire / nuclear weapon exercise 01 mars 1981
manoeuvre Exercice caractérisé par un
Opération qui n'entre pas dans certain nombre de contraintes sur exploitation3 / exploitation3
les dispositions relatives à la certaines (ou sur toutes les) Opération offensive généralement
situation paré à combattre. Elle unités participantes. Par ces exécutée à la suite d'une attaque
peut comprendre toutes les contraintes les autorités qui ont réussie en vue de désorganiser
opérations énumérées pour un planifié l'exercice cherchent l'ennemi en profondeur.
exercice de préparation d'armes essentiellement à provoquer 01 mars 1981
nucléaires et inclut en outre le certaines réactions.
décollage de l'avion porteur sans Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice à exploitation de réseau
qu'il y ait toutefois utilisation de libre action. informatique / computer
l'arme. Les exercices types 01 août 1976 network exploitation
comprennent des exercices Action menée pour utiliser un
d'alerte opérationnelle nucléaire exercice inter-commandements ordinateur ou un réseau
et des exercices tactiques / inter-command exercise d'ordinateurs ainsi que les
aériens. Exercice auquel participent les informations qu'ils contiennent,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice deux commandements en vue d'en tirer avantage.
de préparation d'une arme stratégiques de l'OTAN ou leurs 17 janv. 2005
nucléaire ; situation paré à commandements subordonnés.
combattre. Terme(s) connexe(s) : importance exploitation photographique /
01 sept. 1981 d'un exercice militaire. imagery exploitation
04 oct. 2000 Ensemble d'opérations
exercice de poste de successives comprenant le
commandement / command exercice intra-commandement / traitement et l'édition jusqu'au
post exercise intra-command exercise stade d'épreuves positives ou
Exercice caractérisé par la Exercice qui met en oeuvre une négatives, l'assemblage en
simulation des forces, mettant en partie d'un commandement mosaïques, l'identification,
oeuvre le commandant, son état- stratégique de l'OTAN ou d'un l'interprétation, l'évaluation
major, les transmissions internes commandement subordonné. quantitative, la recherche
et les moyens de transmission 04 oct. 2000 d'information, la préparation de
vers d'autres états-majors. comptes rendus et la diffusion
Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice ; exercice réel / live exercise des renseignements obtenus.
exercice de combat à simple Exercice auquel participent des 01 sept. 1974
action. éléments et des unités
01 nov. 1983 constitués. exploseur / exploder
01 août 1974 Appareil destiné à provoquer un
exercice de préparation d’une courant électrique, dans un circuit
arme nucléaire / nuclear exercice synthétique / synthetic de mise de feu, sous action
weapon exercise exercise volontaire de l'utilisateur afin
Opérations qui n'entrent pas dans Exercice dans lequel les forces d'actionner une ou plusieurs
les dispositions relatives à l'alerte soit amies soit ennemies, ou les charges.
immédiate opérationnelle. Elles deux, sont créées, représentées 01 juil. 1980
consistent à : enlever une arme et mises en action par des
nucléaire de son lieu de stockage moyens électroniques ou autres, explosif / explosive
normal, la préparer en vue de son sur des simulateurs, écrans radar Substance ou mélange de
emploi, la livrer à une unité ou autres matériels d'instruction. substances qui, sous l'influence
d'emploi, s'en servir pour un 01 nov. 1983 d'une action extérieure,
exercice d'entraînement qui peut habituellement d'un détonateur,
inclure son chargement à bord exfiltration / exfiltration peut libérer dans un temps très
d'un missile ou d'un avion, la Retrait de personnel ou d'unités de court de l'énergie sous forme de
rapporter au dépôt. Elles peuvent zones sous contrôle hostile par gaz et de chaleur.
comprendre une ou l'ensemble des moyens furtifs, de déception, 01 juin 1989
des opérations indiquées ci- de surprise ou clandestins.
dessus, mais ne comprennent Terme(s) connexe(s) : extraction. explosif en feuille / sheet
aucune opération de largage ou 03 févr. 2011 explosive
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01 janv. 1991 explosion nucléaire à haute hommes souffrent
altitude / high altitude burst d'éblouissement.
explosif liquide / liquid Explosion d'une arme nucléaire Terme(s) connexe(s) : exposé et
explosive se produisant au-delà de 30.000 alerté ; protégé et alerté.
Explosif se présentant à l'état mètres (100.000 pieds). 01 sept. 2003
liquide, aux températures Terme(s) connexe(s) : type
normales d'utilisation. d'explosion. extraction / extraction
01 déc. 1977 01 mars 1973 Retrait de forces d'une zone
hostile ou potentiellement hostile.
explosif plastique / plastic explosion nucléaire de surface Terme(s) connexe(s) : exfiltration.
explosive / nuclear surface burst 03 févr. 2011
Explosif malléable aux Explosion d'une arme nucléaire à
températures normales la surface de la terre ou de l'eau,
d'utilisation. ou à une hauteur telle que la
01 déc. 1977 boule de feu touche la surface.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : type
explosifs et munitions / d'explosion.
explosive ordnance 01 juil. 1970
Tout élément ou composant
similaire ou apparenté de nature explosion nucléaire sous-
explosive, y compris les armes marine / nuclear underwater
nucléaires, biologiques et burst
chimiques. Par exemple, bombes Explosion d'une arme nucléaire
et ogives explosives, missiles et dont le centre de détonation est
roquettes ; munitions pour pièces situé sous le niveau de la mer.
d'artillerie, mortiers, roquettes et Terme(s) connexe(s) : type
armes portatives ; toutes mines, d'explosion.
torpilles et grenades sous- 01 mars 1973
marines ; charges de démolition ;
bombes en groupes et roquettes explosion nucléaire souterraine
en paniers ; éléments mus par / nuclear underground burst
cartouche ou charge propulsive ; Explosion d'une arme nucléaire
pièces électro-explosives ; pièges dont le centre de détonation est
explosifs. situé au-dessous de la surface de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dépollution la terre.
de zone ; munition ; vérification Terme(s) connexe(s) : type
de dépollution. d'explosion.
01 sept. 1974 01 mars 1973

explosion aérienne / airburst exposé et alerté / warned


Explosion d'une bombe ou d'un exposed
projectile au-dessus de la surface État de vulnérabilité des forces
du sol par opposition à une amies aux effets des armes
explosion au contact avec la nucléaires. Dans cette situation,
surface du sol ou après le personnel est supposé couché
pénétration dans le sol. à terre, avec toute la peau
Terme(s) connexe(s) : type recouverte, et bénéficiant d'une
d'explosion. protection thermique qui est au
01 févr. 1973 moins celle que procure un
uniforme d'été de deux couches
explosion nucléaire à basse de tissu.
altitude / low airburst Terme(s) connexe(s) : exposé et
Hauteur d'une explosion nucléaire non alerté ; protégé et alerté.
sans retombées pour laquelle les 01 sept. 2003
dégâts infligés aux objectifs au
sol sont les plus élevés possible. exposé et non alerté /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : type unwarned exposed
d'explosion. État de vulnérabilité des forces
01 août 1976 amies aux effets des armes
nucléaires. Dans cette situation,
explosion nucléaire aérienne / le personnel est supposé se
nuclear airburst trouver debout à l'extérieur au
Explosion d'une arme nucléaire à moment de l'explosion, mais il
une hauteur telle que la boule de s'est jeté à terre et est en position
feu ne touche pas le sol. couchée au moment où arrive
Terme(s) connexe(s) : type l'onde de choc. On s'attend à ce
d'explosion. qu'il ait des parties de peau nue
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facteur d’atténuation / latitude de l'objet photographié et mines1,2 ; couloir à travers un


attenuation factor de l'heure de prise de vues, système d'obstacles.
Rapport de la dose d'irradiation utilisé pour déterminer la hauteur 01 déc. 1979
(ou de l'intensité d'irradiation) des objets à partir de la longueur
incidente à la dose d'irradiation de leur ombre. feu / fire1
(ou à l'intensité d'irradiation) qui a 01 déc. 1974 Commandement donné pour
traversé un écran protecteur. ouvrir le feu.
C'est l'inverse du facteur de faisceau d’appareils photo / fan Terme(s) connexe(s) : mission de
transmission. cameras destruction.
01 févr. 1973 Ensemble formé par des 01 nov. 1975
appareils photographiques (3 ou
facteur de convergence / plus) dont les axes font feuillet de chargement et de
convergence factor systématiquement des angles centrage / weight and balance
Rapport entre l'angle que font fixes les uns par rapport aux sheet
deux méridiens quelconques sur autres, de manière à fournir une Fiche indiquant la répartition des
la carte et leur différence réelle couverture latérale étendue et charges dans un aéronef et
de longitude. des images à recouvrement. permettant de déterminer le
Terme(s) connexe(s) : constante Terme(s) connexe(s) : faisceau centre de gravité de l'aéronef lors
du cône ; convergence. de trois photographies. du décollage et de l'atterrissage.
01 mars 1973 01 mars 1973 01 nov. 1968

facteur de convergence de la faisceau de photographies / fan fiabilité / currency


grille / grid convergence factor camera photography En cartographie, degré de
Rapport entre l'angle de Ensemble de photographies confiance qu'on peut accorder à
convergence des méridiens et prises simultanément à l'aide une carte à un instant donné,
leur différence de longitude. Dans d'appareils photographiques déterminé par la comparaison de
la projection conique conforme de disposés en éventail de manière la carte avec des informations les
Lambert, ce rapport est constant à obtenir un recouvrement. meilleures, disponibles à ce même
pour toutes les cartes ayant les Terme(s) connexe(s) : faisceau moment.
mêmes parallèles de référence. de trois photographies. 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : constante 01 mars 1973
du cône ; convergence ; fiche de renseignements sur
convergence de la grille. faisceau de trois l’objectif / target information
01 mars 1973 photographies / tri-camera sheet
photography Description succincte de l'objectif
facteur de corrélation / Procédé consistant à prendre venant compléter la "fiche
correlation factor simultanément des photographies descriptive d'objectif". Elle
facteur de restitution avec trois appareils disposés en contient les caractéristiques
Rapport entre la valeur de la dose faisceau, de manière à couvrir techniques et physiques, des
enregistrée au niveau du sol et une surface plus grande qu'avec précisions sur son emplacement
celle enregistrée à peu près au un appareil unique ; les appareils exact, sa disposition, son
même moment à l'altitude sont montés de telle sorte que les importance ainsi que les
d'observation au-dessus du photographies se recoupent de obstacles éventuels pour un
même point. manière convenable. avion volant à basse altitude.
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : faisceau 01 juin 1964
d'appareils photo ; faisceau de
facteur de planification / photographies. fiche d’identité de prisonniers
planning factor 01 sept. 1969 de guerre / prisoner of war
Coefficient utilisé en planification personnel record
pour évaluer le genre et l'ampleur faisceau ouvert / full beam Document portant la
de l'effort à consentir dans une spread photographie, les empreintes
opération donnée. Les facteurs Terme(s) connexe(s) : éclairage digitales et les renseignements
de planification sont souvent indirect. d'identité d'un prisonnier de
exprimés en taux, proportions ou 01 nov. 1975 guerre, y compris les
données. renseignements requis par la
01 nov. 1985 fausse origine Convention de Genève.
Terme privilégié : point de 01 sept. 1969
facteur de restitution référence relatif.
Terme privilégié : facteur de fil d’armement / arming wire
corrélation. faux champ de mines / phoney Câble, fil ou cordon reliant un
minefield aéronef à une charge largable et
facteur d’ombre / shadow Zone simulant tout ou partie d'un destiné à déclencher le cycle
factor champ de mines, ne contenant d'armement de celle-ci lors de
tangente h aucune mine réelle et destinée à son largage une fois l'état armé
Coefficient tenant compte de la tromper l'ennemi. choisi ; il empêche aussi
déclinaison du soleil, de la Terme(s) connexe(s) : champ de l'amorçage de son cycle

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d'armement avant largage ou filtre / filter fin de bande / departure end


lorsque la charge est larguée En électronique, dispositif qui ne L'extrémité de la piste la plus
d'urgence. transmet qu'une partie de proche de la direction dans
Terme(s) connexe(s) : fil de l'énergie qu'il reçoit et qui peut laquelle un départ a lieu.
sécurité. ainsi modifier la distribution du 01 août 1979
01 juil. 1993 spectre de cette énergie :
a. les filtres "passe-haut" fin de combustion / burn-out
fil de sécurité / safety wire transmettent l'énergie au-dessus Instant de point de la trajectoire
Câble, fil ou cordon fixé à d'une certaine fréquence ; d'un missile où la combustion des
l'aéronef et relié à une charge b. les filtres "passe-bas" propergols du moteur-fusée est
largable pour empêcher transmettent l'énergie au-dessous achevée par un arrêt autre que
l'amorçage de son cycle d'une certaine fréquence ; celui prévu au programme.
d'armement avant largage. c. les filtres "passe-bande" 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : fil transmettent l'énergie dans une
d'armement. bande de fréquences ; fission / fission
01 juil. 1993 d. les filtres d'élimination de Processus par lequel le noyau
bande transmettent l'énergie d'un élément lourd se divise
filet pare-torpille / torpedo située en dehors d'une bande de (généralement) en deux éléments
defence net fréquence donnée. plus légers. Cette fission
Filet utilisé pour interdire un port 01 mars 1977 s'accompagne d'un dégagement
intérieur aux torpilles lancées du considérable d'énergie.
large ou pour protéger un filtre absolu / absolute filter 01 nov. 1975
bâtiment particulier au mouillage Filtre capable de retenir 100 % en
ou en route. poids des particules solides de fixer / hold3
01 mai 1963 dimensions supérieures à une Au cours d'une attaque, exercer
dimension fixée, de l'ordre du une pression suffisante pour
film à faible retrait / stable base micron. empêcher les mouvements ou le
film 01 janv. 1980 redéploiement des forces
Film dont les caractéristiques ennemies.
dimensionnelles sont très stables. filtre compensateur / 01 mars 1973
01 avr. 1971 antivignetting filter
filtre dégradé flanc-garde / flank guard
film à spectre décalé / false Filtre optique recouvert d'un Élément de sûreté rapproché, fixe
colour film dépôt dont la densité superficielle ou mobile, qu'une unité non
Film destiné à la photographie en diminue du centre vers les bords encadrée, en marche ou en
couleur et dont une couche de manière à corriger l'inégal station, détache sur ses flancs
d'émulsion au moins est sensible éclairement des différentes zones pour le renseigner et le couvrir.
à des radiations extérieures au du plan de l'image formée par Terme(s) connexe(s) : écran ;
spectre visible (p. ex. : certains objectifs, notamment les élément de protection.
infrarouge). La représentation des objectifs grands angulaires. 01 sept. 2003
couleurs sera donc délibérément 01 févr. 1973
altérée. flèche / maximum ordinate
Terme(s) connexe(s) : filtre dégradé En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
photographie anticamouflage. Terme privilégié : filtre hauteur du point le plus élevé de
01 mars 1973 compensateur. la trajectoire d'un projectile au-
dessus du plan horizontal
film infrarouge / infrared film filtre nominal / nominal filter passant par l'origine.
Film doté d'une émulsion Filtre capable de retenir un Terme(s) connexe(s) : vertex.
particulièrement sensible à la certain pourcentage en poids des 01 sept. 2003
partie infrarouge proche du particules solides de dimensions
spectre électromagnétique. supérieures à une dimension flottabilité / floatation
01 nov. 1977 fixée, de l'ordre du micron. Aptitude d'un véhicule à flotter sur
01 mars 1979 l'eau.
film original / master film 01 mars 1973
Le premier film (négatif ou positif) filtre optique / light filter
dont on peut tirer des copies. Élément optique tel que verre, fluctuation d’écho / aspect
01 nov. 1975 gélatine ou plastique, coloré de change
manière spécifique pour absorber Variation d'aspect de l'écho d'un
filtrage / filtering sélectivement la lumière de objet réfléchi sur un écran radar
Processus d'interprétation des certaines couleurs. suivant les différentes
informations signalées 01 sept. 2003 orientations possibles. Elle
concernant des mouvements résulte de la variation de la
d'aéronefs, de bâtiments ou de filtre photographique / surface équivalente de l'objectif.
sous-marins, qui permet de photographic filter 01 févr. 1973
déterminer leurs routes vraies Couche transparente (verre,
probables et, le cas échéant, leur gélatine, etc.) qui modifie des fluxmètre / fluxgate
altitude et leur immersion. faisceaux lumineux la traversant. Dispositif qui donne un signal
01 mars 1973 01 juil. 1970 proportionnel à la composante,
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01 janv. 1980 conduite d'une opération des hélicoptères, leurs unités de
aéromobile. soutien et des unités de troupes
fonction "découpe" / terrain 01 mars 1979 héliportées pour les opérations
clearance system d'assaut héliportées.
Fonction assurée par un système force aéronavale de projection 01 mars 1973
de contrôle de vol. Elle fournit au de puissance / carrier striking
pilote (humain ou automatique) force force d’avant-garde / advance
d'un aéronef des ordres de Force navale opérationnelle, force
montée ou de descente qui constituée d'un ou de plusieurs Groupement temporaire à
maintiennent l'aéronef à une porte-avions, de bâtiments de l'intérieur d'une force
hauteur déterminée au-dessus du combat et de sous-marins en opérationnelle amphibie qui
sol et qui lui font survoler les soutien, capable de mener des précède le gros de la force dans
points hauts à la hauteur désirée. opérations offensives. la zone de l'objectif. Son rôle est
Ce système diffère d'un "suivi de 22 janv. 2010 de participer à la préparation de
terrain" car l'aéronef n'est pas l'objectif en vue de l'assaut
obligé de suivre les vallées pour force aéroportée / airborne principal en effectuant des
suivre le relief. force opérations telles que
01 janv. 1973 Formation de combat (avec son reconnaissance, conquête de
soutien logistique) organisée, positions d'appui, dragage de
fonction "évitement du sol" / équipée et instruite en vue mines, tirs préliminaires contre la
terrain avoidance system d'effectuer des opérations terre, démolitions sous-marines
Dans un système de contrôle de aéroportées. et appui aérien.
vol, fonction grâce à laquelle il est Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 juin 1981
fourni à l'équipage une aéroporté1 ; force(s).
représentation du sol ou des 01 févr. 1973 force de couverture / covering
distances situées au-dessus d'un force1
plan horizontal passant par le force aérotransportable troupes de couverture
centre de gravité de l'avion ou Terme privilégié : force Force opérant séparément de la
parallèle à ce plan. Le pilote peut transportée par air. force principale pour engager,
alors manoeuvrer pour éviter intercepter, retarder,
l'obstacle. force amphibie1 / amphibious désorganiser ou tromper l'ennemi
01 févr. 1974 force1 avant que celui-ci puisse attaquer
Ensemble des forces navales, la force couverte.
fonction "suivi du terrain" / des troupes de débarquement et Terme(s) connexe(s) : force(s).
terrain following system des forces de soutien, organisé, 01 mars 1973
Fonction assurée par un système équipé et entraîné en vue
de contrôle de vol. Elle fournit au d'opérations amphibies. force de débarquement / landing
pilote (humain ou automatique) Terme(s) connexe(s) : force force
d'un aéronef des ordres de opérationnelle amphibie ; force Groupement opérationnel
montée ou de descente qui opérationnelle3 ; zone de mise à comprenant les unités terrestres et
amènent l'appareil à maintenir terre1. les unités de l'aviation affectées à
d'aussi près que possible, une 01 févr. 1973 une opération amphibie.
hauteur déterminée au-dessus du Terme(s) connexe(s) : force
relief. force amphibie2 / amphibious amphibie1.
01 févr. 1974 force2 01 oct. 2001
Dans la marine : titre du
fond bleu actinique / blue key commandement organique de la force de diffraction / diffraction
Image colorée en bleu, sur partie amphibie d'une flotte. loading
n'importe quel support, non Terme(s) connexe(s) : force de Somme des efforts exercés sur
reproduite alors que le travail débarquement. les côtés d'une structure par la
reporté sur ce fond apparaît ; il 01 févr. 1973 progression du front de choc
sert de guide pour le tracé ou le d'une explosion nucléaire.
dessin. force d’appoint / augmentation 01 avr. 1990
Terme(s) connexe(s) : clé. force
01 mars 1973 Toute force désignée par un pays force de ravitaillement à la mer
pour le renfort de ses forces / underway replenishment force
force aérienne tactique / nationales. Force opérationnelle de
tactical air force Terme(s) connexe(s) : force de bâtiments auxiliaires de la Flotte
Force aérienne chargée renfort. (comprenant des pétroliers, des
d'exécuter des opérations 01 juil. 1987 transports de munitions, des
aériennes tactiques en ravitailleurs, etc.)
coordination avec les forces force d’assaut d’hélicoptères / convenablement protégés par
terrestres ou navales. helicopter assault force des escorteurs fournis par le
01 nov. 1968 commandant opérationnel
responsable. Cette force a pour
force aéromobile / airmobile mission d'assurer le soutien
forces logistique des forces navales.
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force de renfort / reinforcing
force force en place / in-place force force opérationnelle3 / task
Dans un contexte de Force affectée à l'OTAN force3
renforcement rapide, force stationnée en temps de paix Partie d'une flotte constituée par
constituée mise à la disposition principalement dans la zone de le commandant d'une flotte
d'un haut commandant militaire combat prévue pour le opérationnelle ou par une autorité
de l'OTAN par les nations pour commandement OTAN auquel plus élevée, en vue d'exécuter
compléter les forces en place. elle est affectée. une ou plusieurs missions
Terme(s) connexe(s) : force 01 juil. 1985 déterminées.
d'appoint ; force de renfort 06 janv. 2006
mobilisable. force létale / lethal force
01 nov. 1986 force mortelle (toléré) force opérationnelle amphibie /
Force dont l'emploi a pour objectif amphibious task force
force de renfort extérieure / ou risque de provoquer la mort ou Groupement temporaire organisé
external reinforcing force d'entraîner des blessures graves de forces navales et d'une force de
Force de renfort stationnée en aux conséquences mortelles. débarquement, avec leurs moyens
temps de paix principalement en Terme(s) connexe(s) : force non aériens organiques ou d'autres
dehors de la zone d'opérations du létale. forces de soutien, constitué pour
haut commandement militaire de 18 févr. 2015 mener une opération amphibie.
l'OTAN intéressé. Terme(s) connexe(s) : force
01 juin 1984 force minimale / minimum force amphibie1, force opérationnelle1,3.
Force, jusques et y compris la 17 janv. 2005
force de renfort mobilisable / force létale, limitée au niveau, à
mobilizable reinforcing force l'intensité et à la durée force(s) / force(s)
Dans le contexte de la nécessaires à la réalisation de Terme(s) connexe(s) : autres
planification du renforcement, l'objectif. forces pour l'OTAN ; force
force non encore constituée qui, 18 févr. 2015 aéroportée ; force
une fois mobilisée, est affectée à aérotransportable ; force de
l'OTAN, réservée pour affectation force mortelle couverture ; force de
à l'OTAN ou destinée de toute Terme privilégié : force létale. ravitaillement à la mer ; force de
manière à grossir les forces de sécurité ; force multinationale ;
l'OTAN. force multinationale / force opérationnelle1,2 ; forces
Terme(s) connexe(s) : force de multinational force affectées à l'OTAN ; forces
renfort. Force composée d'éléments de allouées à l'OTAN ; forces
01 nov. 1986 plusieurs pays. blanches ; forces bleues ; forces
31 août 2012 de l'OTAN ; forces d'opposition ;
force de renfort régionale / forces nationales de défense de
regional reinforcing force force non létale / non-lethal la zone OTAN ; forces pourpres ;
Force de renfort mise à la force forces réservées pour affectation
disposition d'un commandant force non mortelle (toléré) à l'OTAN ; forces sous
stratégique et allouée par ce Force dont l’emploi n’a pas pour commandement OTAN ; force
dernier à un commandant objectif ou ne risque pas de transportée par air ; garnison.
régional déterminé. provoquer la mort ou d’entraîner 01 juil. 1974
01 oct. 2001 des blessures graves aux
conséquences mortelles. forces affectées à l’OTAN /
force de sécurité / covering Terme(s) connexe(s) : force NATO assigned forces
force2 létale. Forces ou états-majors que des
troupes de sécurité 18 févr. 2015 pays acceptent de placer sous le
Tout corps ou détachement de commandement opérationnel ou
troupe assurant la sécurité d'une force non mortelle le contrôle opérationnel d'un
force plus importante par Terme privilégié : force non létale. commandant OTAN.
l'observation, la reconnaissance, Terme(s) connexe(s) : force(s)
l'attaque ou la défense ou par force opérationnelle1 / task 15 janv. 2008
une combinaison de ces modes force1
d'action. Groupement temporaire d'unités forces allouées à l’OTAN /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : force(s). placé sous l'autorité d'un même forces allocated to NATO
01 mars 1973 commandant et constitué pour Forces mises à la disposition de
exécuter une opération ou une l'OTAN par une nation pour l'une
force de soutien de la paix / mission déterminée. des rubriques :
peace support force 06 janv. 2006 a. forces sous commandement
Force militaire affectée à une OTAN ;
opération de soutien de la paix. force opérationnelle2 / task b. forces affectées à l'OTAN ;
Terme(s) connexe(s) : force2 c. forces prévues pour affectation
consolidation de la paix ; Groupement semi-permanent à l'OTAN ;
imposition de la paix ; maintien de d'unités constitué sous l'autorité d. autres forces destinées à
la paix ; opération de soutien de la d'un même chef en vue de l'OTAN.
paix ; prévention des conflits ; poursuivre une mission 01 août 1979
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forces blanches / white forces seront disponibles. concentration.


Dans les exercices de l'OTAN, 01 déc. 1974 01 avr. 1971
forces utilisées comme arbitre.
09 janv. 1996 forces réservées pour formation en ligne / trail
affectation à l’OTAN / NATO formation
forces bleues / blue forces earmarked forces Type de formation dans laquelle
Forces jouant le rôle des Alliés Forces ou états-majors que des les avions évoluent en une ligne,
dans les exercices de l'OTAN. pays acceptent de placer à une l'un derrière l'autre.
01 oct. 1980 date ultérieure sous le Terme(s) connexe(s) : courant
commandement opérationnel ou le aérien ; formation en ligne de file.
forces constituées / forces in contrôle opérationnel d'un 01 nov. 1977
being commandant OTAN.
Forces classées comme étant en Terme(s) connexe(s) : force(s) formation en ligne de file /
état de préparation "A" ou "B" 15 janv. 2008 column formation
dans les conditions prescrites par Dispositif suivant lequel
le document approprié du Comité forces sous commandement véhicules, aéronefs ou navires se
militaire. OTAN / NATO command forces déplacent l'un derrière l'autre, à
01 mars 1985 Forces constituées que les intervalles donnés.
nations ont mises sous le Terme(s) connexe(s) : courant
forces de l’OTAN / NATO forces commandement opérationnel ou aérien ; formation en ligne.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : force(s) le contrôle opérationnel d'un 01 mars 1973
01 mars 1973 commandant de forces de
l'OTAN. format massicoté / trim size
forces d’opposition / opposing 01 juil. 1980 Dimensions d'un document après
forces que l'excédent de papier ait été
Forces jouant le rôle de l'ennemi force transportée par air / air massicoté.
dans les exercices OTAN. transported force 01 avr. 1971
01 juil. 1974 force aérotransportable
Force faisant mouvement par air. forme d’opérations
force essentielle à la mission / 01 févr. 1973 psychologiques / psychological
mission-essential force operations approach
Force ou moyen dont l'absence ou format1 / format1 Désigne la technique adoptée
la perte mettrait En photographie, dimensions pour susciter la réaction
vraisemblablement le et/ou forme des négatifs ou des souhaitée de la part de
commandant dans l'impossibilité épreuves tirées de ces négatifs. l'audience-cible.
d'accomplir sa mission. 01 mars 1973 01 août 1972
01 oct. 2001
format2 / format2 fortification de campagne / field
forces nationales de défense En cartographie, forme et fortification
de la zone OTAN / national dimensions d'une carte. Ouvrage ou abri de caractère
forces for the defence of the 01 mars 1973 temporaire qui peuvent être
NATO area construits d'une manière
Forces, non placées sous format de carte / printing size relativement aisée par des unités
commandement OTAN, dont la of a map or chart recevant tout au plus une aide
mission implique la défense d'un Dimensions du plus petit mineure en matière de conseils
secteur inclus dans la zone de rectangle contenant la partie utile techniques et d'équipements.
responsabilité de l'OTAN. d'une carte. 01 mars 1973
01 mars 1973 01 sept. 1969
franchissement dans la foulée /
forces pourpres / purple forces formation1 / formation1 hasty crossing
Dans les exercices de l'OTAN, Disposition ordonnée de troupes Traversée d'un cours ou d'une
forces s'opposant à la fois aux et/ou de véhicules, dans un but nappe d'eau effectuée à l'aide
forces bleues et aux forces bien déterminé. des moyens disponibles sur place
d'opposition. En général, ce 01 oct. 1980 ou à brève échéance, sans
terme s'applique aux sous-marins marquer un temps d'arrêt pour
et aux aéronefs. formation2 / formation2 des préparatifs détaillés.
09 janv. 1996 Disposition ordonnée de Terme(s) connexe(s) :
plusieurs navires, unités ou franchissement préparé.
forces prévues pour affectation aéronefs, opérant ensemble aux 01 janv. 1991
/ earmarked for assignment ordres d'un commandant.
Forces que les pays ont décidé 26 août 2009 franchissement préparé /
d'affecter à un commandement deliberate crossing
opérationnel ou de placer sous le formation concentrée / mass2 Traversée d'une coupure d'eau
contrôle opérationnel d'un Formation militaire dans laquelle formant obstacle, nécessitant une
commandant OTAN dans le futur. les unités sont séparées par des planification importante et une
En désignant ces forces, les espaces plus petits que les préparation détaillée.
nations doivent préciser, en distances et les intervalles Terme(s) connexe(s) :
utilisant la terminologie en normaux. franchissement dans la foulée.
vigueur, le moment ou celles-ci Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 juil. 1987

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01 sept. 1969 Fusée contenant un dispositif


fréquence de balayage / scan réglant l'intervalle de temps après
rate front de l’onde de surpression lequel la fusée fonctionnera.
Nombre de lignes de balayage Terme privilégié : front de choc. Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée.
par unité de temps. 01 nov. 1968
01 janv. 1980 front de Mach
Terme privilégié : avant de l'onde fusée autodestructrice / self-
fréquence gardée / guarded de choc. destroying fuze
frequency Fusée conçue pour faire exploser
Fréquence ennemie utilisée front de pression précurseur / un projectile avant la fin de sa
comme source d'information, sur precursor front trajectoire.
laquelle le brouillage est donc Front de pression qui précède le Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée.
contrôlé. front principal. Il est provoqué lors 01 nov. 1968
09 janv. 1996 d'une explosion nucléaire d'une
certaine puissance, à basse fusée de culot / base fuze
fréquence protégée / protected altitude au-dessus d'une surface Fusée située au culot d'un
frequency thermo-absorbante (par exemple projectile ou d'une bombe.
Fréquence amie sur laquelle les poussiéreuse). La pression sur le Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée.
interférences doivent être front précurseur augmente plus 01 mars 1973
minimisées. progressivement que celle d'une
02 mai 1995 onde de choc théorique, aussi dit- fusée de proximité / proximity
on que les conditions au fuze
fréquence taboue / taboo voisinage du front précurseur ne Fusée conçue pour faire exploser
frequency sont pas conformes au modèle un projectile, bombe, mine ou
Fréquence amie sur laquelle le calculé. charge, et actionnée par une
brouillage ou d'autres 01 août 1979 influence externe au voisinage
interférences intentionnelles sont immédiat d'un objectif.
interdits. fuite de gaz vers l’arrière / Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée.
02 mai 1995 blowback1 01 août 1976
Échappement, vers l'arrière et
front1 / front1 sous pression, des gaz formés fusée percutante / impact
Espace en largeur occupé par un pendant le tir d'une arme. La fuite action fuze
élément et mesuré de l'extrémité de gaz peut avoir pour cause : un Fusée mise en action par le choc
d'un flanc à l'extrémité de l'autre mécanisme de culasse du projectile ou de la bombe
flanc. défectueux, la rupture d'une contre un obstacle ; par exemple :
01 mars 1973 douille ou un amorçage fusée à percussion ; fusée de
défectueux. contact.
front2 / front2 01 sept. 2003 Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée.
Direction de l'ennemi. 01 mars 1973
01 mars 1973 fusée / fuze
Dispositif amorçant une chaîne fusion / fusion1
front3 / front3 de mise de feu. Processus au cours duquel les
Ligne de combat entre deux Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée à noyaux d'éléments légers se
forces opposées. obturateur ; fusée à sûreté de combinent pour former un noyau
01 mars 1973 trajet dans l'âme ; fusée à temps ; plus lourd. Cette fusion
fusée autodestructrice ; fusée de s'accompagne d'un dégagement
front4 / front4 culot ; fusée de proximité ; fusée énorme d'énergie.
En l'absence d'une situation de percutante. 01 nov. 1991
combat ou en dehors de 01 oct. 1980
l'hypothèse d'une situation de fusionnement / fusion2
combat : direction à laquelle font fusée à obturateur / shuttered Dans le domaine du
face les forces placées sous fuze renseignement, réunion en un
même commandement. Type de fusée dans lequel ensemble cohérent de
01 mars 1973 l'amorçage intempestif du renseignements, bruts ou non,
détonateur n'entraîne pas la mise provenant de sources ou
frontalier / border crosser à feu de la charge de propulsion d'organismes différents. L'origine
Individu résidant près d'une ou de la charge explosive. de chacune des composantes
frontière qu'il est appelé à Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée. initiales ne doit alors plus être
traverser fréquemment pour des 01 nov. 1968 apparente.
motifs légitimes. 01 nov. 1991
18 févr. 2015 fusée à sûreté de trajet dans
l’âme / boresafe fuze
front de choc / shock front Type de fusée munie d'une
front de l’onde de surpression sécurité empêchant l'explosion du
Limite avant de l'ébranlement projectile avant sa sortie du tube.
créé dans un milieu par Terme(s) connexe(s) : fusée.
l'établissement brutal et 01 mars 1973
instantané d'une surpression à la
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gabarit international de 01 août 1973 d'action anti-sous-marine libre ;
chargement / international zone d'action de sous-marins.
loading gauge géomatique / geomatics 16 juil. 1996
gabarit PPI (toléré) Science et technologie de la
GIC gestion des informations gestion des conséquences /
PPI (désuet) géospatiales englobant consequence management
Gabarit de chargement des l'acquisition, le stockage, Mesures prises pour maintenir ou
chemins de fer, utilisé dans l'analyse, le traitement, l'affichage restaurer les services essentiels
l'établissement des accords et la diffusion d'informations et réduire les effets de
internationaux. Un chargement géoréférencées. catastrophes d'origine naturelle,
respectant les normes de ce 16 juil. 1999 humaine ou industrielle.
gabarit peut circuler sans aucune 31 août 2012
restriction sur la plupart des géoref / georef
lignes d'Europe continentale de Système de repérage universel gestion de crise / crisis
l'ouest. valable pour toute carte graduée management
01 juil. 1985 en latitude et longitude. C'est une Mesures coordonnées prises en
méthode d'expression des vue de désamorcer des crises,
gabarit PPI latitudes et longitudes assurant d'en empêcher l'escalade en un
Terme privilégié : gabarit un rapport et un tracé de routes conflit armé et d'endiguer les
international de chargement. rapides. Cette expression est hostilités qui pourraient en
tirée des mots "The World résulter.
gain latéral / lateral gain Geographic Reference System". 31 janv. 2013
Accroissement latéral de la Terme(s) connexe(s) :
surface couverte obtenu à coordonnées. gestion des risques / risk
chaque passage successif sur la 01 mars 1973 management
zone à photographier. Processus d'identification,
01 avr. 1973 géospatial / geospatial d'évaluation et de contrôle des
Appartenant ou se rapportant à risques résultant des facteurs
garnison / garrison force toute entité dont la position est opérationnels, et prise de
Ensemble des unités affectées à déterminée en prenant la terre décisions éclairées qui
un secteur ou une base pour la pour référence. équilibreront le rapport
défense, le développement, la Terme(s) connexe(s) : risque/bénéfice de la mission.
mise en oeuvre et l'entretien de géomatique. 31 août 2012
ses moyens. 13 déc. 1999
01 mars 1973 gestion et administration du
gestion de la recherche / matériel / inventory control
garnissage de camouflage / collection management Phase de la logistique militaire
garnishing Dans le domaine du qui comprend : la détermination
Matériau naturel ou artificiel renseignement, processus de des besoins, l'acquisition, la
utilisé pour réaliser ou améliorer conversion des besoins en gestion, le classement, la révision
le camouflage d'un objet. renseignement en besoins de et la répartition du matériel.
01 déc. 1974 recherche, d'affection, d'utilisation Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle de
et de coordination de tous les stock.
gauche (ou droite)1 / left (or moyens de recherche appropriés 01 avr. 1973
right)1 et nécessaires à l'obtention du
Termes utilisés pour définir la renseignement, puis de contrôle gisement / relative bearing
position relative d'un élément de des résultats obtenus et de Dans le domaine maritime et
troupes. La personne utilisant les redéfinition éventuelle des aérien, angle horizontal que fait la
termes "gauche" ou "droite" est missions des organismes de direction de l'axe du mobile
supposée regarder dans la recherche. considéré avec la direction d'un
direction de l'ennemi, sans qu'il Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du repère.
soit tenu compte du sens de renseignement ; renseignement. Terme(s) connexe(s) : azimut ;
progression des troupes (en 01 nov. 1990 azimut géographique ; azimut
direction de l'ennemi ou dans la grille ; azimut magnétique.
direction inverse). gestion de l’eau 01 mars 1979
01 août 1973 Terme privilégié : gestion de
l'espace marin. gisement d’observation /
gauche (ou droite)2 / left (or direction1
right)2 gestion de l’espace marin / En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
droite (ou gauche) waterspace management terme utilisé dans une demande
Correction utilisée dans le gestion de l’eau de tir pour indiquer le gisement
réglage d'un tir, pour indiquer En guerre navale, ensemble des sous lequel l'observateur voit
qu'un déplacement du point procédures de contrôle des armes l'objectif (ligne d'observation).
d'impact est désiré anti-sous-marines visant à 01 janv. 1983
perpendiculairement à l'axe prévenir l'engagement accidentel
d'observation. de sous-marins amis. glace de repérage / register
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone

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glass grands fonds / deep water 01 mars 1981


En photographie, glace qui se Eau dont la profondeur est
trouve dans le plan focal de supérieure à 200 mètres. grappe5 / cluster5
l'objectif et contre laquelle le film 14 oct. 2002 En chasse aux mines sur mer, un
à impressionner est appuyé ensemble de contacts mines-
pendant la prise de vue. graphique de navigation possible.
01 juil. 1970 aérienne par rapport à l’air1 / air 01 mars 1981
plot1
glacis / forward slope En navigation aérienne : ligne grappe6 / cluster6
Versant qui descend en direction continue sur une représentation En guerre des mines sur mer,
de l'ennemi. graphique des caps vrais suivis et mines posées à proximité l'une
01 mars 1973 des distances parcourues par de l'autre de façon à former un
rapport à l'air. ensemble cohérent. Elles peuvent
go no-go / go no-go 01 févr. 1973 être de types divers.
Condition ou état de 01 mars 1981
fonctionnement d'un composant graphique de navigation
du système : "go" fonctionne aérienne par rapport à l’air2/ air grappin / grapnel
correctement ; "no-go" ne plot2 En guerre des mines sur mer,
fonctionne pas correctement. Ligne continue représentant appareil fixé sur l'orin d'une mine
01 mars 1982 graphiquement la position d'un et dont le rôle est d'accrocher le
aéronef et indiquant les caps brin de drague après cisaillement
goupille de sécurité / arming vrais suivis et les distances de l'orin.
pin parcourues par rapport à l'air. 01 nov. 1975
Élément d'un dispositif de 01 févr. 1973
sécurité incorporé dans une graticule1 / graticule1
munition, qui empêche, tant qu'il graphique de vectorisation des En cartographie, canevas de
est en place, le déclenchement vents pour le calcul des lignes représentant les parallèles
accidentel du cycle d'armement. retombées / fallout wind vector et les méridiens terrestre.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dispositif Terme(s) connexe(s) :
plot
de sécurité. iconocarte ; limite de coupure.
Diagramme vectoriel établi à
01 sept. 2003 01 nov. 1977
partir des valeurs (en force et
direction) du vent, depuis la
gouvernemental standard surface de la terre jusqu'à graticule2 / graticule2
Terme privilégié : l'altitude maximale intéressante En interprétation photo, voir
gouvernemental sur étagère. dans le cas étudié. réticule.
01 mars 1973 01 nov. 1977
gouvernemental sur étagère /
government off-the-shelf grappe1 / cluster1 grille
Se dit d’un produit développé Signal par artifices, composé d'un Terme privilégié : carroyage
pour un gouvernement national et groupe d'étoiles brûlant en même militaire.
mis à disposition pour une temps.
utilisation autorisée, normalement 01 mars 1981 grille d’atterrissage (ou de
sans modification. débarquement) / landing mat
Terme(s) connexe(s) : commercial grappe2 / cluster2 plaque semi-perforée
sur étagère ; OTAN sur étagère. Groupe de bombes larguées Plaque préfabriquée, portative,
26 août 2014 ensemble. Un groupe est conçue de manière qu'un nombre
habituellement composé de quelconque d'éléments
gouverneur militaire / military bombes à fragmentation ou (sections), puisse être
governor incendiaires. rapidement assemblé pour
commandant militaire 01 mars 1981 constituer des pistes
Commandant militaire ou toute d'atterrissage d'urgence ou des
autre personne désignée qui grappe3 / cluster3 plages de débarquement.
exerce dans un territoire occupé Ensemble de plusieurs 01 avr. 1973
l'autorité suprême sur la parachutes utilisés
population civile conformément simultanément pour le largage de grille de désignation des points
aux lois et usages de la guerre et charges légères ou lourdes. / point designation grid
aux directives reçues de son 01 mars 1981 Système de lignes sans relation
gouvernement ou de l'autorité avec l'échelle réelle ou
supérieure. grappe4 / cluster4 l'orientation, tracées sur une
01 mars 1973 En guerre des mines sur terre, carte, croquis ou photographie
unité d'un champ de mines posé aérienne, et divisant la surface en
grand bâtiment / large ship selon un schéma réglementaire. carrés aux fins de faciliter le
Bâtiment dont la longueur Elle peut être antipersonnel, repérage des points.
dépasse 450 pieds (ou antichar ou les deux. Elle se 01 août 1973
137 mètres). compose normalement de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : petit plusieurs mines, ne dépassant grille de Mercator transverse
navire. pas le nombre de cinq au total, et universelle / universal
01 nov. 1975 ne comprenant qu'une seule mine transverse Mercator grid
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pour la représentation des zones aérienne interarmées opère le contrôle du trafic des aéronefs
terrestres situées au-delà de 84 normalement en coordination dans une zone de débarquement
de latitude nord et 80 de latitude avec l'appui-feu, l'artillerie définie.
sud. antiaérienne, l'appui-feu naval de 01 sept. 1981
01 août 1973 surface, les systèmes de
renseignement, de surveillance et groupe de débarquement /
grille de navigation / de reconnaissance, les systèmes landing group
navigational grid de guerre électronique et les Organisme opérationnel
Série de lignes droites en forces de manœuvre terrestre. subordonné appartenant à la force
surcharge sur une projection 17 janv. 2005 de débarquement et apte à mener
conique conforme indiquant le des opérations de débarquement,
nord du quadrillage et utilisée groupe d’armées / army group sous commandement tactique
comme aide à la navigation. Formation la plus importante des unique, contre une position ou un
L'intervalle des lignes est forces terrestres comprenant groupe de positions.
généralement un multiple de 60 généralement deux armées, 01 juil. 1980
ou de 100 milles nautiques. corps d'armée ou davantage sous
Terme(s) connexe(s) : carroyage les ordres d'un chef désigné. groupe de guerre des mines /
militaire ; navigation-grille. 01 juil. 1983 mine warfare group
01 avr. 1971 Organisation tactique d'unités
groupe d’assaut / attack group spécialisées en guerre des mines
grille d’objectif / target grid Groupement naval subordonné à pour la conduite d'opérations de
Appareil permettant, au moyen l'intérieur d'une force mouillage ou de lutte contre les
d'un graphique, de rapporter au opérationnelle amphibie. Il est mines au cours d'opérations
plan de tir les observations des composé de bâtiments d'assaut maritimes.
éclatements effectuées par et unités d'appui, destinés au Terme(s) connexe(s) : moyens
l'observateur par rapport à sa transport, à la protection, au spécialisés de lutte contre les
ligne d'observation. débarquement et au soutien initial mines.
01 mai 1963 d'un groupement de 01 mars 1981
débarquement.
groupe aérien embarqué / 01 févr. 1973 groupe de plage
carrier air group Terme privilégié : élément de
Groupe d'escadrons placés sous groupe date-heure / date-time plage.
commandement unique pour le group
contrôle administratif et tactique [AComP-01] groupe de saut / stick
des opérations à partir d'un porte- GDH Nombre quelconque de
avions. [AComP-01] parachutistes sautant par une
04 oct. 2000 Indication de la date et de l’heure même issue au cours d'un même
consistant en un groupe de six passage au-dessus d'une zone
groupe anti-sous-marin avec chiffres suivi d'une lettre de de largage.
porte-avions / antisubmarine fuseau horaire et de l'abréviation 01 mars 1982
carrier group normalisée du mois.
groupe hunter-killer Note : les deux premiers chiffres groupe de soutien des
Groupe de bâtiments comprenant indiquent le jour, les deux hélicoptères / helicopter
un ou plusieurs porte-avions anti- suivants l'heure et les deux support team
sous-marins et un certain nombre derniers les minutes, et l’année Organisme opérationnel constitué
d'escorteurs, et dont la mission peut être ajoutée après le mois, si et équipé en vue de sa mise en
principale est de rechercher et de nécessaire. oeuvre dans la zone de
détruire les sous-marins. De tels Exemple : 230220Z Jan 2000 débarquement dans le but de
groupes peuvent être employés (signifiant 23 janvier 2000 à faciliter la mise à terre et les
en soutien d'un convoi ou en 02h20, heure zulu). mouvements des troupes, du
opérations hunter-killer. [dérivé de : STANAG 2014, matériel et du ravitaillement
01 févr. 1973 Édition 9, 2000] héliportés et d'évacuer les
14 août 2015 blessés et prisonniers de guerre
groupe d’attaque aérienne désignés.
interarmées / joint air attack groupe de contrôle amphibie / 01 août 1979
team amphibious control group
Combinaison d'hélicoptères et Personnel, bâtiments et groupe de soutien logistique
d'aéronefs à voilure fixe d'appui embarcations affectés au contrôle naval / mobile support group
tactique d'attaque ou de des mouvements navire-rivage au Groupe assurant le soutien
reconnaissance, qui opèrent cours d'une opération amphibie. logistique de navires dans un
ensemble afin de repérer et 01 févr. 1973 mouillage ; en fait, il s'agit d'une
d'attaquer les objectifs de haute base navale flottante, bien que
priorité et les objectifs inopinés. groupe de contrôle de zone de certains de ses éléments
Les opérations d'un groupe débarquement / landing zone puissent se trouver à terre.
d'attaque aérienne interarmées control party 01 mars 1982
sont coordonnées et menées en Personnel spécialement entraîné
soutien du plan de manœuvre du et équipé pour installer et mettre groupe de transport amphibie /
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opérationnelle amphibie force amphibie de débarquement d'information et de
composée principalement de pour supporter le débarquement communication, visant à interdire
bâtiments de transport. d'une division, et un groupement à l'adversaire l'accès aux
01 janv. 1983 d'embarcations d'assaut. informations, à influencer, affaiblir
Terme(s) connexe(s) : élément de ou détruire ses moyens de
groupe d’objectifs / group of plage. commandement et de contrôle,
targets 01 août 1974 tout en protégeant d'actions
Terme servant à désigner deux analogues les moyens de
ou plusieurs objectifs sur lesquels guérilla / guerrilla warfare commandement et de contrôle
on désire tirer simultanément. Un Actions de combat conduites en amis. Les moyens militaires
groupe d'objectifs est désigné par principe en territoire tenu par employés comprennent la
une combinaison de lettres et de l'ennemi, principalement par des sécurité des opérations, la
chiffres, ou par une appellation forces militaires ou paramilitaires déception, les opérations
conventionnelle. autochtones. psychologiques, la guerre
01 août 1976 01 mars 1973 électronique et la destruction
physique.
groupe énergétique / cluster7 guerre acoustique / acoustic Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre-
Ensemble formé de plusieurs warfare commandement et contrôle ;
moteurs couplés entre eux de En milieu sous-marin, utilisation de protection du commandement et
telle sorte qu'ils fonctionnent l'énergie acoustique en vue de du contrôle.
comme une seule source de provoquer, d'exploiter, de limiter ou 01 oct. 2001
puissance. de prévenir l'emploi du spectre
01 mars 1981 acoustique par des forces hostiles, guerre électronique / electronic
et mise en œuvre de mesures warfare
groupe hunter-killer destinées à réserver celui-ci à GE
Terme privilégié : groupe anti- l'usage des forces amies. Activité militaire qui exploite
sous-marin avec porte-avions. Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- l’énergie électromagnétique pour
contre-mesures de guerre assurer la connaissance de la
groupement amphibie / acoustique ; contre-mesures de situation et obtenir des effets
amphibious group guerre acoustique ; mesures de offensifs et défensifs.
Commandement faisant partie soutien de guerre acoustique. Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre-
d'une force amphibie, composé 13 déc. 1999 mesures électroniques ; mesures
d'un commandant et de son état- de protection électronique ;
major, qui dirige les opérations guerre aérienne stratégique / mesures de soutien de guerre
des unités qui lui sont affectées, strategic air warfare électronique ; sécurité des
pendant le déroulement des Opérations aériennes destinées à opérations.
diverses phases d'une opération provoquer la destruction et la 17 sept. 2012
amphibie à l'échelon division. désintégration progressives du
13 déc. 1999 potentiel de guerre de l'ennemi. guerre non conventionnelle /
01 nov. 1968 unconventional warfare
groupement de tirs d’appui / Activités militaires menées par
fire support group guerre biologique l'intermédiaire ou avec l'aide de
Groupement temporaire de Terme privilégié : opération forces de résistance, auxiliaires
bâtiments sous commandement biologique. ou de guérilla pour permettre à un
unique chargé d'appuyer les mouvement de résistance ou à
opérations terrestres par le tir de guerre chimique une insurrection de contraindre,
l'artillerie de bord. Un groupement Terme privilégié : opération de perturber ou de renverser un
de tirs d'appui peut être subdivisé chimique. gouvernement ou une puissance
en unités de tirs d'appui et occupante.
éléments de tirs d'appui. guerre des mines / mine 30 janv. 2012
01 mars 1973 warfare
guerre des mines terrestre guerre nucléaire / nuclear
groupement naval de plage / Opérations comportant l'emploi warfare
naval beach group offensif (stratégique ou tactique) Guerre impliquant l'emploi des
section navale de plage de mines et l'utilisation des armes nucléaires.
Commandement naval organisé mesures de défense appropriées. 01 mars 1973
de manière permanente à 01 avr. 1973
l'intérieur d'une force amphibie guet contre les mines /
comprenant un commandant, son guerre des mines terrestre minewatching
état-major, un commandant de Terme privilégié : guerre des veille contre les mines
plage et son unité, un bataillon mines. En guerre des mines sur mer,
amphibie du génie et un méthodes utilisées pour détecter,
groupement d'embarcations guerre du commandement et du enregistrer et, si possible, pister
destiné à fournir un groupe contrôle / command and control d'éventuels mouilleurs de mines,
logistique dont les éléments warfare ainsi que pour détecter, localiser
constitutifs tactiques nécessaires Emploi intégré de tous les et identifier les mines lors des
peuvent être mis à la disposition moyens militaires s'appuyant sur opérations de mouillage.
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laquelle le récepteur incorporé au


guidage actif / active homing missile utilise les radiations
guidance émises par l'objectif.
Méthode de guidage dans Terme(s) connexe(s) : guidage de
laquelle et la source d'éclairage collision.
de l'objectif et le récepteur 01 janv. 1973
détectant l'énergie réfléchie par
cet objectif sont incorporés au guidage semi-actif / semi-active
missile. homing guidance
Terme(s) connexe(s) : guidage de Méthode de guidage dans
collision. laquelle le récepteur incorporé au
01 févr. 1973 missile utilise les radiations
émises par l'objectif éclairé par
guidage de collision / homing une source extérieure.
guidance Terme(s) connexe(s) : guidage de
Méthode par laquelle un missile collision.
est dirigé vers un objectif grâce à 01 juil. 1972
un mécanisme incorporé,
sensible à certaines guidage télécommandé /
caractéristiques de l'objectif. command guidance
Terme(s) connexe(s) : guidage Méthode de guidage dans
actif ; guidage passif ; guidage laquelle les informations
semi-actif. transmises au missile par une
01 mars 1973 source extérieure amènent celui-
ci à infléchir une trajectoire
guidage de fin de trajectoire / préétablie.
terminal guidance 01 mars 1973
Guidage appliqué à un missile
entre le moment où se termine le guide / pace setter
guidage "en vol" et son arrivée à Responsable qui se trouve à bord
proximité de l'objectif. du véhicule ou élément de tête
01 janv. 1973 d'une colonne et qui a été
désigné par le chef de celle-ci
guidage des appareils par pour en régler la vitesse de
transmission de cap / aircraft marche.
vectoring Terme(s) connexe(s) : vitesse de
Contrôle directionnel des marche.
aéronefs en vol par transmission 01 juil. 1972
du cap.
01 févr. 1973 guide d’aéronef
Terme privilégié : signaleur.
guidage directionnel / azimuth
guidance guide de calcul des effectifs /
Information permettant au pilote manpower scaling guidelines
ou au pilote automatique d'un Guide indiquant la manière de
aéronef de suivre la route déterminer les effectifs
donnée. nécessaires sous la forme de
01 oct. 1980 variables basées sur une série de
critères.
guidage en altitude / elevation Note : la charge de travail est un
guidance exemple de ces critères.
Information permettant au pilote 31 janv. 2013
ou au pilote automatique d'un
aéronef de suivre la trajectoire de guidé sur faisceau / beam rider
descente donnée. Se dit d'un missile guidé par un
01 oct. 1980 faisceau radar ou radio.
01 mars 1973
guidage en vol / midcourse
guidance
Guidage appliqué à un missile
entre le moment où se termine sa
phase de lancement et le
moment où commence la phase
terminale de sa trajectoire.
01 nov. 1975

guidage passif / passive


homing guidance
Méthode de guidage dans

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habilitation de sécurité / Hauteur au-dessus du point le


security clearance hauteur1 / height1 plus élevé de la zone de posé,
Décision officielle de l'autorité Distance verticale entre un spécifiée pour une approche de
nationale compétente, niveau, un point ou un objet précision, à laquelle une
reconnaissant qu'un individu est assimilé à un point et un niveau procédure d'approche manquée
qualifié, en ce qui concerne la de référence. doit être amorcée si le contact
sécurité, pour avoir accès à des Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude ; visuel nécessaire n'a pas été
informations classifiées. élévation. établi.
01 janv. 1973 01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude de
décision ; procédure d'approche
hachures / hachuring hauteur absolue / absolute interrompue.
Méthode de représentation du height 01 juin 1978
relief sur une carte et qui consiste Hauteur d'un aéronef au-dessus
à ombrer les versants à l'aide de de la surface ou du terrain hauteur de largage / drop
petits traits séparés dessinés survolé. height
parallèlement aux lignes de plus 13 juil. 1994 Distance verticale entre la zone
grande pente. de mise à terre et l'aéronef au
01 mars 1973 hauteur astronomique / astro moment du largage.
altitude Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude de
halte / stand fast Distance angulaire mesurée dans largage.
En artillerie, ordre à la suite le plan d'un vertical céleste et 01 mars 1973
duquel toute activité sur la comprise entre l'horizon et la
position cesse immédiatement. direction reliant l'observateur et le hauteur d’explosion / height of
01 mars 1982 corps observé. burst
01 nov. 1975 hauteur d’éclatement
halte au feu / hold fire Distance verticale séparant la
En défense aérienne, ordre hauteur de bombardement / surface de la terre ou de l'objectif
d'urgence utilisé pour arrêter le bombing height du point d'explosion.
tir. Les missiles déjà en vol En opérations aériennes, hauteur Terme(s) connexe(s) : hauteur
doivent cesser leur mission au-dessus du sol à laquelle vole d'éclatement de sécurité ; hauteur
d'interception, si cela est un aéronef au moment du largage type d'explosion.
techniquement possible. d'une munition. Les hauteurs de 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cessez bombardement sont classifiées
l'engagement ; engagez. ainsi : très faible : au-dessous de hauteur d’ouverture de
01 juil. 1983 100 pieds ; faible : de 100 à parachute / parachute
2.000 pieds ; moyenne : de 2.000 deployment height
halte au tir / check firing à 10.000 pieds ; élevée : de Différence entre l'altitude du point
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, 10.000 à 50.000 pieds ; très d'impact prévu et celle où le ou
commandement ayant pour but élevée : 50.000 pieds et plus. les parachutes sont
d'arrêter temporairement le tir. 01 janv. 1983 complètement déployés.
01 juil. 1987 01 mars 1973
hauteur d’éclatement
harcèlement / harassment Terme privilégié : hauteur hauteur libre1 / overhead
Activités répétées, délibérées et d'explosion. clearance
menaçantes destinées à Distance verticale minimale entre
décourager, entraver et hauteur d’éclatement de une surface terrestre ou la surface
désorganiser. sécurité / safe burst height d'un plan d'eau et tout obstacle au-
14 oct. 2002 Hauteur d'éclatement à laquelle dessus de cette dernière.
ou au-dessus de laquelle Terme(s) connexe(s) : tirant d'air.
hausse de sécurité / elevation l'importance de la retombée ou 04 oct. 2000
of security les dégâts causés aux
Hausse minimale permettant le tir installations à terre sont à un hauteur libre2 / headroom
au-dessus des troupes amies niveau prédéterminé acceptable Distance verticale entre le sommet
sans risques pour ces dernières. pour le commandant militaire. des superstructures d'un véhicule
Cette notion ne peut être Terme(s) connexe(s) : hauteur ou la tête d'une personne et tout
appliquée qu'à certains matériels d'explosion ; hauteur type obstacle au-dessus de ces
à tir tendu. d'explosion. derniers.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : angle de 01 mai 1963 Terme(s) connexe(s) : tirant d'air.
sécurité. 04 oct. 2000
01 mars 1973 hauteur de décision / decision
height hauteur minimale de descente /
haute altitude / high altitude minimum descent height
Conventionnellement, altitude Hauteur spécifiée, dans une
supérieure à 10.000 mètres approche classique ou indirecte,
(33.000 pieds). au-dessous de laquelle une
Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. descente ne doit pas être
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exécutée sans la référence compound helicopter un exercice commence ou doit


visuelle nécessaire. Hélicoptère doté d'un système de commencer.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : approche propulsion auxiliaire qui lui Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
indirecte ; hauteur1 ; procédure procure une poussée supérieure heure G ; heure L ; heure P ;
d'approche interrompue. à celle qui peut être fournie par le heure T ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour
04 oct. 2000 ou les rotors, lui donnant ainsi E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T.
une vitesse longitudinale accrue ; 26 août 2009
hauteur prédominante / il peut être équipé ou non d'ailes,
predominant height afin de réduire la portance heure H2 / H-hour2
En reconnaissance aérienne, demandée au(x) rotor(s). Heure à laquelle la ligne de
hauteur atteinte par plus de la 01 déc. 1976 départ est ou doit être franchie
moitié des constructions à par les éléments de tête passant
l'intérieur d'une zone homogène. héliport / heliport à l'attaque.
01 nov. 1975 Installation destinée à mettre en Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
oeuvre, à baser, à ravitailler et à heure G ; heure L ; heure P ;
hauteur type / optimum height entretenir les hélicoptères. heure T ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour
Hauteur d'explosion qui 01 mars 1973 E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T.
correspond au maximum d'effets 26 août 2009
recherchés contre un type hémotoxique / blood agent
d'objectif. Famille de composés chimiques, heure H3 / H-hour3
01 mars 1973 y compris ceux du groupe des En opérations amphibies, heure à
cyanures, qui affecte les laquelle la première vague
hauteur type d’explosion / fonctions physiologiques en d'assaut amphibie transportée
optimum height of burst empêchant l'utilisation normale par mer débarque ou doit
Pour les armes nucléaires et en de l'oxygène par les tissus de débarquer sur une plage.
fonction d'un objectif (ou zone) l'organisme. Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
particulier, hauteur à laquelle on 01 nov. 1991 heure G ; heure L ; heure P ;
estime qu'une arme d'une heure T ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour
puissance définie produira un heure d’approche / approach E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T.
effet désiré couvrant la surface la time 26 août 2009
plus étendue possible. Heure à laquelle un aéronef
Terme(s) connexe(s) : hauteur commence son approche finale, heure L / L-hour
d'explosion. préparatoire à l'atterrissage. En opérations amphibies ou
01 nov. 1986 01 févr. 1973 aéromobiles, heure à laquelle le
premier hélicoptère d'une vague
hélicoptère antichar / heure de fin de chargement / d'assaut héliportée atterrit ou doit
antiarmour helicopter station time atterrir sur la zone d'atterrissage.
Hélicoptère spécifiquement armé En transport aérien, heure à Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
pour la destruction des blindés. laquelle l'équipage, les passagers heure G ; heure H ; heure P ;
01 nov. 1986 et/ou le fret doivent être heure T ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour
embarqués et prêts pour le vol. E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T.
hélicoptère armé / armed 01 sept. 1981 26 août 2009
helicopter
Hélicoptère sur lequel sont heure F / F-hour heure P / P-hour
montés des armes ou des Heure à laquelle des opérations Dans les opérations aéroportées,
systèmes d'armes. menées par l'aviation au-delà de heure à laquelle l'élément de tête
01 nov. 1975 la ligne avant des troupes amies parachuté arrive ou doit arriver
commencent ou doivent au-dessus du point d'atterrissage
hélicoptère d’attaque / attack commencer. pour commencer les opérations.
helicopter Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure G ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
Hélicoptère spécialement conçu heure H ; heure L ; heure P ; heure G ; heure H ; heure L ;
pour l'emploi d'armes diverses heure T ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour heure T ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour
pour l'attaque et la destruction E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T. E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T.
d'objectifs ennemis. 26 août 2009 03 févr. 2011
01 nov. 1985
heure G / G-hour heure-limite de sécurité sur
hélicoptère d’appui Heure à laquelle est donné, ou zone / prudent limit of patrol
Terme privilégié : hélicoptère de doit être donné, l'ordre de Heure à laquelle un aéronef doit
manœuvre déployer une unité. abandonner sa zone d'opérations
Note : cet ordre est normalement pour rentrer à sa base et pour y
hélicoptère utilitaire / utility donné à l'échelon national. arriver avec une réserve de
helicopter Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ; carburant (généralement 20 %)
heure H ; heure L ; heure P ; suffisante pour autoriser un
hélicoptère de manœuvre et
heure T ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour déroutement en cas de
d’assaut (toléré)
E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T. mauvaises conditions
Hélicoptère polyvalent pouvant
26 août 2009 météorologiques.
être armé.
01 août 1972
MCLSB, 10 déc. 2014
heure H1 / H-hour1
Heure à laquelle une opération ou heure sur l’objectif1/ time on
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HSO 01 oct. 2003
Heure prévue à laquelle un horaire de débarquement /
aéronef doit attaquer ou debarkation schedule hublot de prise de vue / camera
photographier un objectif. Horaire qui assure le window
01 juil. 1987 débarquement en temps utile et Partie transparente du
en bon ordre de troupes, compartiment photographique qui
heure sur l’objectif2 / time on d'équipements et permet les prises de vues.
target2 d'approvisionnements de 01 mars 1973
HSO première urgence en vue du
En dehors des opérations mouvement par eau navire- humint
aériennes, heure du premier effet rivage. Terme privilégié : renseignement
des armes sur l'objectif ou le 01 mars 1973 humain.
groupe d'objectifs.
01 juil. 1987 horizon apparent / apparent hydrographie / hydrography
horizon Science qui traite des mesures et
heure sur l’objectif3 / time on Généralement, ligne de descriptions des caractéristiques
target3 séparation visible entre d'une part physiques des océans, mers,
HSO la terre ou la mer et d'autre part le lacs, rivières ainsi que des
En opérations maritimes ciel. régions côtières voisines,
coordonnées, heure d'arrivée de 01 févr. 1973 notamment en ce qui concerne
la première charge militaire dans leur utilisation pour les besoins
une zone d'objectifs déterminée. horizon artificiel de la navigation.
01 juil. 1987 Terme privilégié : indicateur 01 mars 1973
d'assiette.
heure T / T-hour hypersonique / hypersonic
Heure à laquelle le transfert horizon radar / radar horizon Qui a ou qui se rapporte à une
d'autorité a lieu ou doit avoir lieu. Lieu géométrique des points où vitesse égale ou supérieure à
Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ; les rayons issus d'une antenne cinq fois la vitesse du son.
heure G ; heure H ; heure L ; radar sont tangents à la surface Terme(s) connexe(s) : vitesse du
heure P ; heure Y ; jour C ; jour terrestre. En haute mer, ce lieu son.
E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T. géométrique est horizontal ; sur 01 mars 1973
26 août 2009 terre, il dépend des
caractéristiques topographiques hyperstéréoscopie /
heure Y / Y-hour du terrain. hyperstereoscopy
En opérations aéromobiles, heure 01 juin 1978 Procédé qui en augmentant la
à laquelle le premier hélicoptère longueur de la base permet
de la première vague quitte ou horizontale principale / d'amplifier l'effet de relief.
doit quitter le point d'enlèvement. principal parallel 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ; Sur une photographie oblique,
heure G ; heure H ; heure L ; ligne parallèle à l'horizon et hypothèse / assumption
heure P ; heure T ; jour C ; jour passant par le point principal. En planification, supposition faite
E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour M ; jour T. 01 sept. 1969 sur la situation actuelle ou la
26 août 2009 situation future, ou bien les deux
horizon théorique / true à la fois, en vue d'achever une
heure zulu / zulu time horizon2 évaluation de la situation et de
Heure du méridien de Greenwich. Ligne déterminée sur le plan de décider du mode d'action.
01 sept. 1969 la photographie par l'intersection 30 janv. 2012
de ce plan avec le plan horizontal
homologué nucléaire / nuclear passant par le centre de l'objectif.
certified 01 déc. 1974
Terme(s) connexe(s) : unité de
vecteurs homologués nucléaire ; horizon vrai / true horizon1
vecteur homologué nucléaire. Limite d'un plan horizontal
01 nov. 1985 passant par un point de vision.
01 déc. 1974
horaire d’approche / approach
schedule hostile / hostile
En opérations amphibies, horaire En identification, désignation
indiquant, pour chaque vague à donnée à une piste, à un objet ou
l'horaire : à une entité dont les
a. l'heure de départ de la zone de caractéristiques, le comportement
rendez-vous ; ou l'origine indiquent qu'ils
b. l'heure à laquelle la ligne de constituent une menace pour les
départ doit être franchie ; forces amies. Cette désignation
c. l'heure prévue de passage à n'implique pas nécessairement
d'autres points de contrôle ; l'autorisation d'engagement.
d. l'heure prévue d'arrivée sur la Terme(s) connexe(s) : ami ;
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iconocarte / image map Toute reproduction d'objets faite


En photogrammétrie, carte dont identification au combat / par des procédés électroniques
le fond est constitué, soit par une combat identification ou optiques sur des films, des
image, soit par une mosaïque Mise en œuvre de mesures écrans électroniques, ou d'autres
d'images, sur laquelle sont d'identification destinées à équipements.
généralement appliqués un réduire les tirs fratricides et à 01 mars 1973
carroyage ou des graticules et qui améliorer l'efficacité
contient des renseignements opérationnelle des forces et des imagerie thermique / thermal
cartographiques qui en facilitent systèmes d'arme. imagery
l'interprétation. Terme(s) connexe(s) : Images produites par la détection
Note : elle peut se présenter sous identification1,2. et l'enregistrement de l'énergie
format papier ou format 05 sept. 2007 thermique émise ou réfléchie par
numérique et peut remplacer la les objets examinés.
carte classique. identification de l’observateur / 01 juil. 1983
Terme(s) connexe(s) : carroyage observer identification
militaire ; graticule1,2 ; mosaïque ; En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, immersion d’écrasement /
photocarte. premier élément d'une demande collapse depth
14 oct. 2002 de tir. Il est destiné à identifier immersion de destruction
l'observateur. Immersion théorique, comptée à
idée de manoeuvre 01 sept. 1974 partir de l'axe de la coque
Terme privilégié : concept de épaisse, au-delà de laquelle la
l'opération. identification radioélectrique / coque ou ses appendices
radio recognition risquent de subir des dommages
identification1 / identification1 Détermination par moyen majeurs pouvant aller jusqu'à
Manifestation de son identité ou radioélectrique de l'identité ou du l'écrasement complet.
de son caractère ami par un acte caractère ami ou ennemi. 01 mars 1981
ou un moyen quelconque. 01 nov. 1968
15 juil. 2000 immersion d’épreuve / test
identité depth
identification2 / identification2 Terme privilégié : identification3. Immersion à laquelle un sous-
Processus permettant de marin est éprouvé par plongée
déterminer avec précision, par un illuminateur laser réelle ou simulée.
acte ou un moyen quelconque, le Terme privilégié : marqueur laser. 01 sept. 1981
caractère d'une entité détectée
de façon à pouvoir prendre en image géocodée / geocoded immersion de destruction
toute confiance des décisions en image Terme privilégié : immersion
temps réel, y compris En photogrammétrie, image d'écrasement.
l'engagement des armes. orthorectifiée dont les pixels sont
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ami ; organisés conformément à un immersion maximale
détection ; hostile ; identification système de coordonnées opérationnelle / maximum
ami/ennemi ; inconnu ; neutre ; géographiques ou un système de operating depth
reconnaissance1 ; suspect. carroyage cartographique Immersion au-delà de laquelle un
01 oct. 2003 permettant d'en définir la position sous-marin ne peut descendre
par rapport à la surface terrestre. pendant les opérations. Cette
identification3 / identification3 Terme(s) connexe(s) : immersion est déterminée selon
identité coordonnées géographiques ; l'autorité navale compétente.
En interprétation d'imagerie, image géoréférencée ; 01 sept. 1981
discrimination entre plusieurs mosaïque ; orthorectification ;
objets appartenant à une même système de carroyage. importance d’un exercice
classe déterminée. 14 oct. 2002 militaire / extent of a military
15 juil. 2000 exercise
image géoréférencée / Portée d'un exercice en fonction
identification ami/ennemi / georeferenced image de la participation des
identification, friend or foe En photogrammétrie, image dont commandements OTAN ou
IFF les pixels sont organisés nationaux.
Système utilisant des émissions conformément à un système de Terme(s) connexe(s) : ampleur
électromagnétiques auxquelles le coordonnées géographiques ou d'un exercice; exercice à l'échelle
matériel transporté par des forces un système de carroyage et qui de l'OTAN ; exercice inter-
amies répond automatiquement, est transformée pour commandements.
en émettant par exemple des correspondre à un système de 01 nov. 1985
impulsions, ce qui les distingue projection cartographique.
des forces ennemies. Terme(s) connexe(s) : image imposition de la paix / peace
Terme(s) connexe(s) : capacité géocodée ; projection. enforcement
d'identification sélective ; 14 oct.2002 Effort de soutien de la paix visant
détection ; identification2 ; à mettre fin aux hostilités grâce à
reconnaissance1. imagerie / imagery l’application d’une série de
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l’emploi de la force militaire. l'appareil de prise de vue dans le
Note : l’imposition de la paix se plan vertical transversal de indicateur de position-sol /
fera probablement sans le l'aéronef (plan passant par l'axe ground position indicator
consentement stratégique de de tangage). Instrument qui détermine et
certaines, sinon de la totalité, des Terme(s) connexe(s) : angle affiche automatiquement la
principales parties en conflit. d'inclinaison2. position sol d'un aéronef.
MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014 01 juil. 1972 01 mars 1973

impulsion / pulsing inconnu / unknown indicateur de vitesse verticale /


En guerre des mines sur mer, En identification, désignation vertical speed indicator
manière d'utiliser les dragues donnée à une piste, à un objet ou Instrument qui indique le taux de
magnétiques et acoustiques en à une entité qui, bien qu'ayant été montée ou de descente.
les alimentant avec un courant évalué, n'a pas été identifié. a. Barométrique - Instrument qui
variable ou intermittent, suivant Terme(s) connexe(s) : ami ; indique la vitesse verticale
un cycle déterminé. hostile ; identification2 ; apparente d'un aéronef en
01 nov. 1975 identification ami/ennemi ; fonction du taux de variation de la
neutre ; suspect. pression statique.
incident de neutralisation de 01 oct. 2003 b. Instantané - Instrument qui
munition explosive / explosive indique la vitesse verticale d'un
ordnance disposal incident indépendant / independent aéronef en fonction des données
Présence soupçonnée ou Navire marchand sous contrôle combinées fournies par un
détectée de munition explosive, naval, qui navigue isolément et accéléromètre et par un
ou de munition explosive sans escorte. baromètre.
endommagée constituant un Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 nov. 1980
danger pour les opérations, les indépendant à statut militaire.
installations, le personnel ou le 01 juin 1978 indicateur radio magnétique /
matériel. Ne sont pas inclus dans radio magnetic indicator
cette définition l'armé accidentel indépendant à statut militaire / Instrument qui indique le cap et le
et autres incidents se produisant military independent relèvement par rapport à des
au cours de la fabrication des Navire marchand ou auxiliaire mis aides radio à la navigation
matériels explosifs, des en route isolément mais contrôlé données.
opérations techniques et signalé comme une unité 01 janv. 1980
d'assemblage de service ou de la militaire.
pose de mines ou de charges Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicateur visuel de mise de
explosives. indépendant. feu / visual mine firing indicator
01 déc. 1974 01 juin 1978 bombette
En guerre des mines sur mer,
incident en cours d’exercice / index de repérage / register système utilisé dans les mines
exercise incident marks d'exercice pour indiquer que la
Événement introduit par la En cartographie, repères définis, mine aurait explosé si elle avait
direction dans un exercice ayant tels que croisillons, cercles ou été mûre.
une incidence sur les forces de autres dessins, placés sur 01 mars 1981
manoeuvre ou leurs installations l'exemplaire original avant la
et exigeant une réaction du chef reproduction, pour faciliter le indicatif d’appel / call sign
et/ou de l'état-major de repérage des planches et Toute combinaison de caractères
manoeuvre intéressé. indiquer les positions relatives ou mots prononçables servant à
01 sept. 2003 des impressions successives. identifier une ou plusieurs
01 avr. 1971 stations de transmissions,
incident nucléaire / nuclear commandements, autorités,
incident indicateur combiné de virage et organismes ou unités ; est
Événement imprévu impliquant dérapage / turn and slip utilisée pour l'établissement et le
une arme nucléaire ou un indicator maintien des communications.
dispositif nucléaire ou un de leurs Instrument qui combine les Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif
éléments, mais qui ne constitue fonctions d'indicateur de virage et d'appel collectif ; indicatif d'appel
pas pour autant un accident d'indicateur de dérapage. de réseau ; indicatif d'appel
d'arme(s) nucléaire(s). 01 janv. 1980 indéfini ; indicatif d'appel
01 sept. 2003 international ; indicatif d'appel
indicateur d’assiette / attitude phonie ; indicatif d'appel tactique ;
inclinaison / pitch2 indicator indicatif d'appel visuel.
En photographie aérienne, horizon artificiel 01 mars 1973
rotation de l'axe optique de Instrument qui présente l'assiette
l'appareil de prise de vue dans le de l'aéronef grâce à des indicatif d’appel collectif /
plan de symétrie vertical de informations provenant de collective call sign
l'aéronef. l'instrument même ou d'autres Indicatif d'appel représentant
18 déc. 1997 sources. Quand ces informations deux ou plusieurs stations de
proviennent de l'instrument même transmissions, commandements,
inclinaison latérale / roll2 ce dernier peut être appelé autorités ou unités. L'indicatif
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comprend : le commandement de principalement pour les brut.


cet ensemble et tous les transmissions visuelles.
commandants subordonnés. Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif information dérivée / derived
Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif d'appel. information
d'appel. 01 mai 1963 Un paramètre tel qu'un angle,
01 mars 1973 une distance, une position, une
indication d’élévation maximale vitesse, etc. est dit dérivé dans un
indicatif d’appel de réseau / net / maximum elevation figure premier récepteur ou autre
call sign Indication numérique, portée sur senseur, dans lequel ce
Indicatif d'appel qui représente les cartes aéronautiques dans paramètre existe ou est capable
toutes les stations comprises des zones bien définies, qui d'exister sans référence à une
dans un réseau. représente, en milliers et en autre information.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif centaines de pieds, l'élévation du 01 nov. 1977
d'appel. point naturel ou artificiel le plus
01 mars 1973 élevé au-dessus du niveau de la information publique / public
mer. Un facteur de sécurité est information
indicatif d’appel indéfini / inclus dans cette indication pour Informations dont la diffusion ou
indefinite call sign compenser l'inexactitude des la publication visent
Indicatif d'appel ne représentant données sur les élévations principalement à informer
pas une station de transmissions, topographiques. complètement le public, de façon
un commandement, une autorité, 01 juil. 1987 à s'assurer sa compréhension et
un organisme ou une unité son soutien.
déterminée, mais pouvant indice / indicator 01 août 1972
représenter l'un quelconque ou En matière de renseignement, un
un groupe quelconque d'entre renseignement brut qui indique infrastructure bilatérale /
eux. l'intention ou la capacité pour un bilateral infrastructure
Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif ennemi potentiel d'adopter ou de Infrastructure qui ne concerne
d'appel. rejeter un mode d'action. que deux membres de l'OTAN et
01 mars 1973 01 mars 1981 qui est financée selon un
arrangement mutuel entre eux
indicatif d’appel international / indice international (par ex. installations nécessaires
international call sign d’identification / international pour l'emploi des forces d'un
signe distinctif identification code membre de l'OTAN sur le
Indicatif d'appel attribué selon les En matière de transport territoire d'un autre).
règles de l'Union internationale ferroviaire, indice identifiant un 01 mars 1973
des télécommunications pour train militaire depuis son origine
identifier une station jusqu'à sa destination finale. infrastructure commune /
radioélectrique. La nationalité de L'indice comprend des chiffres, common infrastructure
la station est indiquée par le lettres ou symboles précisant la Infrastructure indispensable à
premier ou les deux premiers priorité, le pays d'origine, la date l'entraînement des forces de
caractères. (Lorsqu'on emploie la du départ, un indice national l'OTAN ou à l'exécution des plans
transmission visuelle les indicatifs d'identification et le pays de opérationnels OTAN, qui est
d'appel internationaux s'appellent destination du train. financée conjointement par les
signal distinctif.) 01 mars 1981 membres de l'OTAN
Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif proportionnellement à son emploi
d'appel. infection ou à son intérêt et en raison de
01 avr. 1973 Terme privilégié : contamination. sa conformité avec les critères
fixés périodiquement par le
indicatif d’appel phonie / voice infiltration / infiltration Conseil de l'Atlantique Nord.
call sign Technique et procédé de combat 01 mars 1973
Indicatif d'appel prévu ayant pour but d'introduire au
principalement pour les sein, ou autour du dispositif infrastructure électronique de
transmissions en radiotéléphonie. ennemi, un certain volume de défense aérienne / air defence
Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif force, en évitant d'être repéré. ground environment
d'appel. 01 août 1982 réseau sol de défense aérienne
01 mai 1963 (toléré)
influence de navire / ship Maillage constitué de stations
indicatif d’appel tactique / influence radar et de centres de
tactical call sign En guerre des mines sur mer, commandement et de contrôle
Indicatif d'appel qui identifie un effet magnétique, acoustique et sur un théâtre d'opérations
commandement tactique ou une de dépression d'un navire ou déterminé, utilisé pour le contrôle
station de transmissions tactique. d'une drague simulant un navire, tactique des opérations de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : indicatif et qui est détectable par une défense aérienne.
d'appel. mine ou par d'autres dispositifs 22 janv. 2010
01 nov. 1968 capteurs.
01 août 1976 infrastructure nationale /
indicatif d’appel visuel / visual national infrastructure
call sign information Infrastructure établie et financée
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son propre territoire et instructions permanentes / pour l'interception aérienne.


uniquement pour ses propres standing operating procedure Terme(s) connexe(s) : chasseur.
forces. (Y compris les forces Série d'instructions concernant 01 avr. 1973
affectées ou prévues pour certains aspects d'opérations se
l'OTAN.) prêtant à l'établissement d'une interception aérienne / air
01 mars 1973 procédure définie et normalisée interception
sans qu'il y ait perte d'efficacité. Opération par laquelle un (ou
inhibition / inhibition Cette procédure est applicable des) aéronef(s) établit (ou
Action visant à empêcher un sauf ordre contraire. établissent) un contact visuel ou
fonctionnement inacceptable 01 juin 1984 électronique avec un (ou
d’explosifs ou de munitions par plusieurs) autre(s) aéronef(s).
l’interruption de leur insurrection / insurgency Terme(s) connexe(s) :
fonctionnement ou la séparation Activités d'un groupe ou d'un interception aérienne basée sur
de leurs composants essentiels. mouvement organisé, souvent émission en l'air ; interception
Note : les explosifs et munitions idéologiquement motivé, aérienne contrôlée ; interception
peuvent rester actifs et l’état cherchant à provoquer ou aérienne en contrôle serré.
résultant de l’inhibition peut être empêcher le changement politique 01 déc. 1974
réversible si les moyens mis en ou à renverser l'autorité
œuvre pour entraîner l’inhibition gouvernant un pays ou une région, interception aérienne basée sur
sont supprimés. et axées sur la persuasion ou la émission en l’air / broadcast-
MCLSB, 02 mai 2013 contrainte envers la population par controlled air interception
l'utilisation de la violence et de la Interception dans laquelle
inhumation subversion. l'intercepteur reçoit une émission
Terme privilégié : inhumation 30 janv. 2012 continue de renseignements sur
d'urgence. le raid ennemi, et effectue son
intensité d’autoprotection / interception sans autre contrôle.
inhumation d’urgence / safe current Terme(s) connexe(s) :
emergency burial En guerre des mines sur mer, interception aérienne ;
inhumation intensité maximum qu'on peut interception aérienne en contrôle
Inhumation, le plus souvent sur faire passer dans une drague serré.
un champ de bataille, lorsque les avec une forme d'impulsion et à 01 mars 1973
circonstances ne permettent pas une cadence données, sans
une évacuation vers un cimetière, créer d'aire dangereuse du fait interception aérienne contrôlée
ou une inhumation conforme aux des mines que l'on cherche à / controlled interception
lois nationales ou internationales. draguer. Action d'interception dans
01 oct. 1980 01 août 1976 laquelle l'avion ami est contrôlé
par une station située au sol, ou à
insertion / insertion interarmées / joint bord d'un bâtiment ou à bord d'un
Introduction de forces dans une Qualificatif employé pour décrire avion.
zone hostile ou potentiellement des activités, opérations et Terme(s) connexe(s) :
hostile. organisations, auxquelles interception aérienne.
03 févr. 2011 participent des éléments d'au 01 mars 1973
moins deux armées.
insensible / dormant Terme(s) connexe(s) : interception aérienne en
En guerre des mines, état d'une multinational ; opération contrôle serré / close-
mine dont le dispositif de retard interarmées interalliée ; opération controlled air interception
d'armement fonctionne, ce qui interarmées multinationale. Interception dans laquelle
l'empêche d'être déclenchée. 01 sept. 2003 l'intercepteur est dirigé en
02 mai 1995 permanence jusqu'à une position
intercept caractéristique / d'où l'objectif est à portée visuelle
inspection / examination characteristic actuation width ou au contact radar.
En matière de maintenance, La largeur de la bande sur Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle
examen détaillé, complété par laquelle des mines peuvent être serré ; interception aérienne ;
des mesures et des tests interceptées par un passage interception aérienne basée sur
physiques, afin de déterminer unique de la drague. émission en l'air.
l'état d'un objet. 01 nov. 1975 01 mars 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) :
maintenance1,3. intercept caractéristique de interception contrôlée du sol /
01 nov. 1990 détection / characteristic ground-controlled interception
detection width Procédure d'interception qui fait
installation fixe du service de La largeur de la bande sur appel à une technique de
santé / fixed medical treatment laquelle des mines peuvent être guidage. Elle permet de réaliser
facility détectées au cours d'un passage une interception par guidage du
Installation du service de santé unique. sol des aéronefs ou des engins.
destinée à être mise en œuvre en 01 nov. 1975 01 août 1973
un lieu déterminé pendant une
période prolongée. intercepteur / interceptor intercept mécanique / swept
22 janv. 2010 chasseur d’interception path
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la drague mécanique à toutes les représentation) causée par une linguistique, transposition orale
profondeurs inférieures à la décharge de l'électricité statique du sens du discours dans une
profondeur du dragage. parasite. autre langue.
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interchangeabilité / interférence électromagnétique interprétation d’une


interchangeability / electromagnetic interference représentation / imagery
Aptitude d'un produit, processus Toute perturbation interpretation1
ou service à être utilisé à la place électromagnétique, intentionnelle Séquence comprenant la
d'un autre pour satisfaire aux ou non, qui interrompt, gêne, localisation, la reconnaissance,
mêmes exigences. dégrade ou limite les l'identification et la description
Terme(s) connexe(s) : article performances escomptées des des objets, des activités et du
d'usage commun ; communité ; équipements électroniques ou terrain figurant sur une
compatibilité ; normalisation. électriques. représentation.
[Guide ISO/CEI 2:1996] 01 juil. 1987 01 déc. 1974
CS, 5 sept. 2007
interopérabilité / interprétation photographique /
interchangeabilité interoperability imagery interpretation2
opérationnelle / operational Aptitude à agir ensemble de Obtention d'informations à partir
interchangeability manière cohérente, efficace et de photographies ou d'autres
Aptitude à substituer un article à efficiente afin d'atteindre les images enregistrées.
un autre de composition ou objectifs tactiques, opérationnels 01 déc. 1974
d'origine différente sans qu'il en et stratégiques de l'Alliance.
résulte une perte d'efficacité, de Terme(s) connexe(s) : intervalle1 / interval1
précision ou de sécurité dans interopérabilité des forces ; Espace séparant deux groupes
l'emploi. interopérabilité militaire ; adjacents de navires ou
01 mars 1973 normalisation. d'embarcations, l'intervalle est
EWG, 09 déc. 2009 mesuré entre unités
interdiction aérienne / air correspondantes de chaque
interdiction interopérabilité des forces / groupe.
appui aérien éloigné force interoperability 01 avr. 1973
(déconseillé) Aptitude des forces de deux ou
Opérations aériennes dont le but plusieurs pays à s'entraîner, à intervalle2 / interval2
est de détourner, de s'exercer et à opérer efficacement Espace séparant des individus,
désorganiser, de retarder, ensemble en vue d'exécuter les des véhicules terrestres ou des
d'endommager ou de détruire le missions et les tâches qui leur unités en formation voisins, et
potentiel militaire d'un ennemi sont confiées. placés côte à côte, mesuré de
avant qu'il ne puisse agir Terme(s) connexe(s) : front.
efficacement ; ces opérations interopérabilité ; interopérabilité 01 avr. 1973
sont menées à une distance telle militaire.
qu'une intégration détaillée de 06 janv. 2006 intervalle3 / interval3
chaque mission aérienne avec Espace séparant des aéronefs
les feux et manœuvres des forces interopérabilité militaire / voisins, mesuré de l'avant vers
amies n'est pas nécessaire. military interoperability l'arrière, en unités de temps ou
03 févr. 2011 Aptitude des forces militaires à de distance.
s'entraîner, à s'exercer et à 01 avr. 1973
interdiction de l’espace opérer efficacement ensemble en
maritime / sea denial vue d'exécuter les missions et les intervalle4 / interval4
Action d'empêcher un adversaire tâches qui leur sont confiées. Laps de temps qui s'écoule entre
de contrôler une zone maritime Terme(s) connexe(s) : deux ouvertures successives d'un
sans être capable de la contrôler interopérabilité ; interopérabilité appareil photographique.
soi-même. des forces. 01 avr. 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle de 30 juin 2005
l'espace maritime ; maîtrise de intervalle5 / interval5
l'espace maritime. interprétation1 / interpretation1 Lors d'un tir effectué par la droite
13 déc. 1999 En matière de renseignement, par batterie (ou par pièce) ou par
dernière étape de la phase la gauche, l'intervalle est le temps
intérêts vitaux / vital interests d'exploitation du cycle du ordonné en secondes qui doit
Pour un pays, intérêts contribuant renseignement au cours de séparer le tir d'une pièce du tir de
à l'intégrité du territoire national et laquelle l'intérêt d'une information la suivante. L'intervalle normal est
de ses approches, au libre ou d'un renseignement, ou des de 5 secondes.
exercice de la souveraineté deux, est apprécié en fonction 01 avr. 1973
nationale et à la protection de la des connaissances du moment.
population. Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du intervalle6 / interval6
MCLSB, 02 mai 2013 renseignement. Lors du tir d'efficacité l'intervalle
01 juil. 1994 est le temps exprimé en
interférence due à l’électricité secondes, qui sépare deux coups
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pièce. séparément de son unité, itinéraire à double courant.


01 avr. 1973 colonne ou formation. 01 mars 1979
01 mars 1973
intervalle d’un quadrillage / grid itinéraire d’accès
interval isolé2 / transient d’hélicoptères / helicopter
Distance séparant les lignes d'un maintenu en attente approach route
quadrillage. Tout personnel en subsistance Route ou ensemble de routes par
01 mars 1973 dans une unité ou une base, où il où des hélicoptères rallient un
n'est ni détaché ni affecté, et qui site ou une zone de poser
intervalle éclair-son / flash-to- attend un ordre de mission, un donnés.
bang time moyen de transport, etc. Terme(s) connexe(s) : couloir
En un point, temps qui s'écoule 01 mars 1973 d'hélicoptères ; itinéraire de sortie
entre la perception de l'éclair et d'hélicoptères.
l'arrivée du bruit de l'explosion itinéraire / route 01 oct. 1980
nucléaire. Parcours ordonné qu'il faut suivre
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 pour aller d'un point de départ itinéraire de raccordement /
déterminé à un point d'arrivée connecting route
intervalle vertical / vertical déterminé. Itinéraire reliant les pénétrantes
interval Terme(s) connexe(s) : et/ou les rocades.
Différence entre les altitudes classification d'un itinéraire ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
absolues de deux points déviation2 ; itinéraire à accès 01 juin 1978
déterminés. réglementé ; itinéraire à double
01 févr. 1974 courant ; itinéraire à simple itinéraire de sortie
courant ; itinéraire de d’hélicoptères / helicopter
intervention / intervention raccordement ; itinéraire gardé ; retirement route
Mesure prise en vue d'influencer, itinéraire libre ; itinéraire Route ou ensemble de routes par
de modifier ou de contrôler une opérationnel ; itinéraire principal où des hélicoptères quittent un
activité particulière. de ravitaillement ; itinéraire site ou une zone de poser
01 oct. 2001 réglementé ; itinéraire réservé ; donnés.
itinéraire surveillé ; pénétrante ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : couloir
intrus / intruder rocade. d'hélicoptères ; itinéraire d'accès
Individu, unité, système d'arme 01 nov. 1968 d'hélicoptères.
ou piste tactique quelconque se 01 oct. 1980
trouvant à l'intérieur ou à itinéraire à accès réglementé /
proximité d'une zone limited access route itinéraire gardé / despatch
opérationnelle ou d'exercice et Itinéraire à sens unique auquel route
représentant une menace s'appliquent une ou plusieurs En circulation routière, route sur
d'acquisition de renseignement restrictions qui empêchent que la laquelle s'exerce un contrôle
ou d'activité perturbatrice. totalité de la circulation militaire complet, à la fois en ce qui
09 janv. 1996 puisse l'emprunter. concerne les priorités d'utilisation
Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire ; et la réglementation de la
ionisation / ionization itinéraire à double courant ; circulation dans le temps et dans
Phénomène dans lequel un ion itinéraire à simple courant. l'espace. Un crédit de
est produit par extraction ou 01 janv. 1980 mouvement est nécessaire pour
addition d'électrons périphériques son utilisation, même par un
d'un atome. itinéraire à double courant / véhicule isolé.
01 avr. 1973 double flow route Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
Itinéraire à deux voies minimum 01 nov. 1983
isocentre / isocentre permettant la circulation
En photographie : intersection du simultanée, dans le même sens itinéraire libre / open route
plan d'un cliché et de la ou en se croisant, de deux Itinéraire non soumis à des
bissectrice intérieure de l'angle colonnes de véhicules. restrictions affectant la circulation
d'inclinaison. Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire ; ou le contrôle des déplacements.
01 août 1974 itinéraire à accès réglementé ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
itinéraire à simple courant. 01 janv. 1980
isogrille / isogriv 01 nov. 1980
Ligne tracée sur une carte itinéraire opérationnel /
joignant les points d'égale itinéraire à simple courant / operational route
décligrille. single flow route Itinéraire terrestre attribué à un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : Itinéraire d'une largeur au moins commandement pour la conduite
déclinaison magnétique du égale à une voie et demie, d'une opération particulière et
carroyage. permettant le passage d'une faisant partie du réseau routier
01 août 1974 colonne de véhicules et offrant la militaire de base correspondant.
possibilité à des véhicules isolés Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
isolé1 / straggler1 de dépasser ou de circuler en 01 sept. 1981
Tout personnel, véhicule, sens inverse à des endroits
bâtiment ou aéronef qui, sans prédéterminés. itinéraire principal de
raison apparente ou sans en Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire ; ravitaillement / main supply
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désignés dans une zone
opérationnelle pour
l'acheminement du trafic destiné
au soutien des opérations
militaires.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
01 mars 1973

itinéraire réglementé /
controlled route
Itinéraire dont l'utilisation est
soumise à des restrictions de
circulation ou de mouvement et
qui peut être surveillé.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
01 juin 1984

itinéraire réservé / reserved


route
En circulation routière, itinéraire
spécifique réservé exclusivement
à une autorité ou à une formation.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
01 juin 1984

itinéraire surveillé / supervised


route
En circulation routière, route sur
laquelle un contrôle limité est
exercé au moyen de postes de
contrôle de la circulation, de
patrouilles ou des deux. Un crédit
de mouvement est nécessaire
pour son utilisation par une
colonne de véhicules ou un
véhicule de dimensions ou de
poids exceptionnels.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire.
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jet de repérage / squirt hostilités ou toute autre
En opérations de ravitaillement opération.
en vol, moyen de faciliter le Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
contact visuel entre aéronefs. En heure G ; heure H ; heure L ;
pratique, cela se fait par un heure P ; jour C ; jour E ; jour G ;
largage de carburant par l'aéronef jour M ; jour T.
ravitailleur ou par l'allumage de la 26 août 2009
postcombustion par l'aéronef à
ravitailler, s'il en est équipé. jour M / M-day
01 nov. 1983 Jour auquel commence ou doit
commencer la mobilisation.
jeu de cartes Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
Terme privilégié : série de cartes. heure G ; heure H ; heure L ;
heure P ; jour C ; jour E ; jour G ;
jeu de guerre / war game jour J ; jour T.
Simulation d'une opération 26 août 2009
militaire par un quelconque
procédé à l'aide de règles, de journée de combat / combat
données, de méthodes et de day of supply
procédures déterminées. Quantité totale
04 oct. 2000 d'approvisionnements requis pour
soutenir un jour de combat,
jour artificiel / artificial daylight calculée en appliquant le
Éclairage dont l'intensité est coefficient d'intensité à un jour
supérieure à celle de la lumière d'approvisionnement standard.
de la pleine lune par nuit claire Terme(s) connexe(s) : jour
(l'éclairage optimal équivaut à la standard d’approvisionnement.
lumière de jour). 22 janv. 2010
Terme(s) connexe(s) :
éclairement du champ de bataille. jour T / T-day
01 févr. 2003 Jour où le transfert d'autorité a
lieu ou doit avoir lieu.
jour C / C-day Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
Jour où commence ou doit heure G ; heure H ; heure L ;
commencer le déploiement pour heure P ; jour C ; jour E ; jour G ;
une opération. jour J ; jour M.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ; 26 août 2009
heure G ; heure H ; heure L ;
heure P ; jour E ; jour G ; jour J ; jour standard
jour M ; jour T. d’approvisionnement /
26 août 2009 standard day of supply
Quantité d'approvisionnement
jour E / E-day requise pour satisfaire aux
Jour où commence ou doit besoins d'un jour moyen, basée
commencer un exercice de sur les taux OTAN ou nationaux.
l'OTAN. Terme(s) connexe(s) : journée de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ; combat.
heure G ; heure H ; heure L ; 01 févr. 1974
heure P ; jour C ; jour G ; jour J ;
jour M ; jour T justesse de tir / accuracy of fire
26 août 2009 Précision du tir traduite par l'écart
du point moyen des impacts par
jour G / G-day rapport à l'objectif.
Jour où est ou doit être donné 01 oct. 1984
l'ordre de déployer une unité.
Note : cet ordre est normalement
donné à l'échelon national.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : heure F ;
heure G ; heure H ; heure L ;
heure P ; jour C ; jour E ; jour J ;
jour M ; jour T
26 août 2009

jour J / D-day
Jour où commence ou doit
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lacet1 / yaw1 descente / low-velocity drop Rapport de l'intercept d'un


Rotation d'un aéronef ou d'un Procédé de largage dans lequel bâtiment ou d'une formation au
navire autour de son axe de lacet la vitesse de descente est au plus pourcentage de couverture
(axe vertical passant par son égale à 10 m/s. recherché.
centre de gravité). Elle a pour Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage1,2 ; 01 nov. 1975
effet de changer l'orientation de largage en chute libre ;
l'axe longitudinal. mouvement par voie aérienne. largeur de ligne / line gauge
01 déc. 1974 01 mars 1973 Mesure de la largeur d'une ligne.
01 févr. 1974
lacet2 / yaw2 largage à vitesse de descente
Rotation d'un appareil de prise de élevée / high-velocity drop lecture photographique /
vues ou d'un système de Procédé de largage dans lequel photographic reading
coordonnées photographiques la vitesse de descente est Détermination des
autour de l'axe des Z supérieure à 10 m/s (largage à caractéristiques, naturelles ou
(photographique ou extérieur). faible vitesse de descente), et non, du terrain par simple
01 déc. 1974 inférieure à la vitesse en chute examen de photographie et sans
libre. utilisation des techniques
lacet3 / yaw3 Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage1,2 ; d'interprétation.
Angle formé à tout moment par largage en chute libre ; 01 juil. 1980
l'axe longitudinal d'un projectile et mouvement par voie aérienne.
la tangente de la trajectoire au 01 mars 1973 légende1 / legend
point correspondant de la Code donnant la signification des
trajectoire du projectile. largage en chute libre / free symboles utilisés sur une carte,
01 déc. 1974 drop un croquis, etc. ; il figure
Largage depuis un aéronef, de généralement dans une
lance-flammes / flame-thrower matériel ou de ravitaillement sans cartouche du document.
Arme qui projette un liquide utilisation de parachutes. 01 déc. 1993
incendiaire et qui est dotée d'un Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage1;
système d'allumage. largage à faible vitesse de légende2 / data block
01 mars 1973 descente ; largage à vitesse de Informations complémentaires
descente élevée ; mouvement par affichées sur une image
lancement automatique en voie aérienne ; saut en photographique, optoélectronique
cabré / automatic toss commandé. ou radar, ayant pour but d'en
Dans un système de contrôle de 01 mars 1973 améliorer l'exploitation.
vol, fonction grâce à laquelle la 01 déc. 1993
manoeuvre de bombardement en largage lourd / platform drop
cabré est calculée et réalisée Largage de charges sur plates- leurre / decoy
automatiquement. formes par l'ouverture arrière d'un Imitation, de quelque nature que
01 janv. 1973 aéronef équipé de chemins de ce soit, d'une personne, d'un
roulement. objet ou d'un phénomène afin de
largage1 / airdrop Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage1 ; tromper les systèmes de
Sortie hors d'un aéronef en vol largage par extraction ; plate- surveillance ou de détection
des personnels ou des charges forme de largage. adverses ou d'induire en erreur
transportés. 09 juil. 1997 l'adversaire.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 15 janv. 2008
estompage ; largage à faible largage par extraction /
vitesse de descente ; largage en extraction drop leurre flottant / gull
chute libre ; largage lourd ; Largage de charges sous l'action En guerre électronique réflecteur
mouvement par voie aérienne ; d'un ou plusieurs parachutes radar flottant utilisé pour simuler
plate-forme de largage. éjecteurs. un objectif marin en surface pour
01 févr. 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage des raisons de déception.
lourd ; largage par gravité ; 01 déc. 1973
largage2 / release parachute extracteur.
En termes d'armement aérien, 15 juil. 2000 liaison1 / liaison
séparation commandée d'une Contacts ou communications
charge tombant par gravité de largage par gravité / gravity établis de manière permanente
son système de suspension, extraction entre des éléments de forces en
dans le dessein de lui faire Largage des charges sortant de vue d'assurer une compréhension
assurer sa fonction. la soute de l'aéronef sous l'action mutuelle ainsi que l'unité
Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage à de leur propre poids. d'intention et d'action.
faible vitesse de descente ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage 01 avr. 1971
largage à vitesse de descente par extraction.
élevée ; largage en chute libre ; 01 mars 1973 liaison2 / link1
mouvement par voie aérienne. Terme général indiquant
01 févr. 1973 largeur de bande interceptée / l'existence d'installations de
transmission reliant deux points.
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lien à casser / shear link terrestre ou amphibie en vue verticale d'un objectif et qui
assembly d'indiquer les besoins de constitue le lieu géométrique où
Dispositif conçu pour se rompre coordination des tirs exécutés par un aéronef doit larguer ses
sous l'effet d'une force d'autres éléments de forces, bombes pour qu'elles atteignent
mécanique donnée. susceptibles d'avoir une l'objectif en question.
01 mars 1981 incidence sur ses opérations en 01 mars 1973
cours et planifiées. Cette ligne
ligne aclinique s'applique aux armes aériennes, ligne de plus grande pente /
Terme privilégié : équateur terrestres ou navales tirant principal vertical
magnétique. n'importe quel type de munition Sur une photographie oblique,
contre des objectifs de surface ou ligne perpendiculaire à l'horizon
ligne agonale / agonic line au sol. L'établissement de cette théorique et passant par le point
Ligne tracée sur une carte et ligne doit être coordonné avec les principal.
joignant les points de déclinaison commandants compétents et les 01 sept. 1969
magnétique nulle, à une date autres éléments en appui. Les
donnée. attaques menées contre des ligne de ravitaillement /
01 févr. 1974 objectifs de surface ou au sol en pipeline
deçà de cette ligne doivent être En logistique, axe de
ligne avant des forces amies / conduites sous contrôle intégral ravitaillement ou portion bien
forward line of own troops ou selon les procédures définie de cet axe, le long duquel
Ligne matérialisant l'ensemble autorisées par le commandant de matériels ou personnels sont
des positions les plus en avant la force terrestre ou amphibie acheminés depuis la source
des forces amies à un moment associé à l'opération. Hormis jusqu'à leur point d'utilisation.
donné. certaines circonstances 01 juil. 1970
01 mars 1991 exceptionnelles, les
commandants de forces qui ligne de recueil / handover line
ligne bathymétrique / depth attaquent des objectifs situés au- Ligne de contrôle suivant de
delà de la ligne en question préférence des points marquants
contour
doivent coordonner leurs du terrain et sur laquelle la
courbe bathymétrique
opérations avec tous les responsabilité de la conduite du
ligne des fonds commandants concernés en vue
Ligne joignant les points d'égale combat est transmise d'une
d'éviter les tirs fratricides et formation à une autre.
profondeur au-dessous du niveau d'harmoniser les objectifs
de référence. 01 juil. 1985
communs.
01 mars 1973 Note : dans le contexte de cette ligne de sécurité nucléaire /
définition le terme "objectifs de nuclear safety line
ligne de black-out surface" s'applique aux objectifs
Terme privilégié : ligne Ligne choisie, si possible, en
situés à l'intérieur d'espaces fonction de caractéristiques
d'éclairage réduit. maritimes littoraux ou des eaux topographiques bien définies. Elle
intérieures de la zone est utilisée et sert à délimiter le
ligne de changement de date d'opérations désignée.
Terme privilégié : ligne niveau des mesures de
04 oct. 2000 protection, le degré des dégâts
internationale de changement de
date. ou de risques auxquels les
ligne de départ1 / line of troupes amies sont soumises,
departure1 et/ou pour prescrire les limites
ligne d’éclairage réduit / light En opérations terrestres, ligne jusqu'auxquelles on peut
line servant à coordonner le départ autoriser l'extension des effets
ligne de black-out des éléments d'attaque. des armes amies.
Ligne en avant de laquelle les 01 nov. 1985 01 avr. 1971
véhicules doivent utiliser les
"yeux de chat" (feux de black-out) ligne de départ2 / line of ligne des fonds
la nuit. departure2 Terme privilégié : ligne
01 avr. 1973 En opérations amphibies, ligne bathymétrique.
de repère établie au large dans le
ligne de compte rendu / report but d'aider les engins de ligne de tir contre la terre /
line débarquement à coordonner leur shore bombardment line
Ensemble des positions dont approche vers la plage aux Ligne destinée à délimiter à terre
l'occupation doit faire l'objet d'un endroits désignés et aux heures les tirs de l'artillerie des navires
compte rendu. prévues. de surface amis.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ligne 01 nov. 1985 01 mai 1963
d'objectifs intermédiaires.
01 août 1974 ligne d’égale intensité ligne d’incidence / line of
radioactive impact
ligne de coordination des feux Terme privilégié : courbe(s) Tangente à la trajectoire au point
d’appui / fire support d'isointensité1. d'impact ou au point
coordination line d'éclatement.
LCFA ligne de largage de bombes / 01 août 1973
Dans la zone d'opérations qui lui bomb release line
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line 02 mai 1995 peut rester en vol sans épuiser sa
Ligne en pointillés ou en tiretés marge de sécurité en carburant.
employée généralement pour lignes de communication / 01 sept. 1969
indiquer l'enveloppe d'une zone lines of communications
ou un alignement mal défini sur la Ensemble des itinéraires limite de tête de pont /
carte. terrestres, maritimes, fluviaux ou bridgehead line
01 avr. 1973 aériens qui relient une force en Limite de la zone de l'objectif
opération à une ou plusieurs dans le développement d'une tête
ligne d’objectifs intermédiaires bases arrières, et par lesquels le de pont.
/ phase line matériel et les renforts sont Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
Ligne destinée à faciliter le acheminés. l'objectif.
contrôle et la coordination des 01 juin 1981 13 déc. 1999
opérations ; généralement une
ligne caractéristique du terrain en limite / boundary limite de tir1 / limit of fire1
travers de la zone d'action. En guerre sur terre, ligne Tracé délimitant la zone dans
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ligne de séparant les zones de laquelle l'artillerie peut intervenir.
compte rendu. responsabilité d'unités ou de 01 févr. 1974
01 août 1976 formations adjacentes.
01 juin 1978 limite de tir2 / limit of fire2
ligne d’observation / observer- Secteur angulaire de l'intérieur
target line limite avant de la zone de duquel il est possible de tirer sur
Ligne droite imaginaire de bataille / forward edge of the des objectifs aériens.
l'observateur au but. battle area 01 févr. 1974
Terme(s) connexe(s) : axe Limite extrême avant d'un
d'observation. ensemble de zones où les unités limites de centrage / centre of
01 sept. 1974 terrestres sont déployées, ne gravity limits
comprenant pas celles où Limites entre lesquelles le centre
ligne d’opération / line of opèrent les forces de couverture de gravité d'un aéronef doit rester
operation ou de surveillance. Elle est pour qu'il soit utilisé dans des
Dans le cadre d'une campagne destinée à permettre la conditions normales de sécurité
ou d'une opération, ligne reliant coordination de l'appui-feu, de la au décollage, pendant le vol et
les points décisifs dans le temps mise en place des forces ou des l'atterrissage. Dans le cas du
et l'espace jusqu'au centre de mouvements d'unités. décollage et de l'atterrissage, ces
gravité. 01 juil. 1983 limites peuvent faire l'objet de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : spécifications particulières.
campagne ; centre de gravité ; limite de contrôle de l’espace 01 mars 1973
opération ; point décisif. aérien / airspace control
01 oct. 2001 boundary liste d’objectifs / target list
Limites latérales d'une zone de répertoire des objectifs
ligne flottante / floating lines contrôle de l'espace aérien, d'une Répertoire d'objectifs confirmés
En photogrammétrie, ligne reliant sous-zone de contrôle de ou éventuels, tenu à jour à un
deux points identiques des deux l'espace aérien, d'une zone de niveau quelconque du
épreuves d'un couple contrôle de l'espace aérien à commandement en vue de fournir
stéréoscopique, utilisée pour haute densité ou d'une zone des renseignements sur ces
déterminer si ces points sont réglementée. objectifs ou de préparer un appui-
visibles l'un de l'autre. De telles 01 mars 1981 feu.
lignes peuvent être tracées 01 juil. 1980
directement sur les épreuves ou limite de coupure / neatlines
sur des bandes de matière Ligne géographique ou ligne de littoral gravement menacé /
transparente posées sur les quadrillage qui limite severely threatened coastline
photographies. généralement le dessin Littoral appartenant à la zone
01 mars 1973 cartographique proprement dit. OTAN prévu dès à présent pour
Terme(s) connexe(s) : graticule1. être évacué en cas de menace
ligne internationale de 01 sept. 1974 d'attaque nucléaire.
changement de date / Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone
international date line limite de détérioration / maritime menacée.
ligne de changement de date deterioration limit 01 juin 1978
Ligne coïncidant Limite imposée à une
approximativement avec caractéristique particulière d'un localisation / map reference
l'antiméridien de Greenwich produit pour définir le critère de Identification d'un point à la
modifiée pour éviter certaines qualité minimale acceptable à surface terrestre grâce à des
régions habitées. Au passage de laquelle doit répondre le produit renseignements apparaissant sur
cette ligne la date change d'un pour conserver son numéro de une carte, généralement le
jour. code OTAN. réseau géographique ou le
01 avr. 1973 01 août 1979 quadrillage.
01 août 1979
ligne pièce-but / gun-target line limite de sécurité du temps de
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Détermination de l'emplacement 01 nov. 1968 lutte antiaérienne / anti-air
d'un émetteur radio réalisée en warfare
mesurant les azimuts de long feu / hang fire LAA
l'émetteur à partir de deux ou Retard anormal dans le Mesures prises pour défendre
plusieurs stations d'écoute, fonctionnement d'un dispositif de une force navale contre toute
l'emplacement de l'émetteur étant mise de feu. attaque aérienne provenant
situé au point d'intersection des 01 oct. 1978 d'aéronefs, de bâtiments de
azimuts. surface, de sous-marins ou de
01 juil. 1983 longueur de colonne / road positions à terre.
space 13 déc. 1999
logistique / logistics Longueur de chaussée exprimée
Science de la planification et en kilomètres (ou miles), lutte antiguérilla / counter-
exécution de déplacements des attribuée à (ou effectivement guerrilla warfare
forces armées et de leur occupée par) une colonne sur un Opérations et activités menées
maintenance. Dans son itinéraire. par des forces armées, des
acception la plus étendue, ce Terme(s) connexe(s) : longueur forces paramilitaires ou par des
terme englobe ces aspects des d'encombrement. organismes non militaires et
activités militaires qui traitent des 01 nov. 1968 dirigées contre des guérilleros.
points suivants : 01 nov. 1990
a. conception et mise au point, longueur d’encombrement /
acquisition, entreposage, column length lutte anti-sous-marine /
mouvement, distribution, Portion d'un itinéraire occupée antisubmarine warfare
maintenance, évacuation et par un élément de marche ou un LASM
réforme des matériels ; convoi pendant un déplacement. Opérations menées dans
b. transport du personnel ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : longueur l'intention d'interdire à l'ennemi
c. acquisition ou construction, de colonne. l'utilisation efficace de ses sous-
maintenance, utilisation et 01 oct. 1980 marins.
déclassement d'installations ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : action de
d. fourniture ou obtention des lot d’artificier / demolition tool lutte anti-sous-marine ; zone
services ; kit d'action de sous-marins ; zone de
e. soutien et soins médicaux. En démolition, ensemble sécurité de sous-marins.
10 déc. 1993 comprenant l'outillage, les 26 août 2009
matériaux et les accessoires non
logistique de consommation / explosifs nécessaires à la mise lutte contre les mines par très
consumer logistics en oeuvre des charges. petits fonds / very shallow water
Partie de la logistique qui Terme(s) connexe(s) : lot de mine countermeasures
concerne la réception, le destruction. Recherche, détection,
stockage, le transport, la 01 janv. 1991 localisation, neutralisation ou
maintenance, l'utilisation et le
élimination de munitions
déclassement de matériels, ainsi lot de destruction / demolition explosives ou d'obstacles par très
que la fourniture de soutien et la kit petits fonds.
prestation de services. Lot de destruction auquel sont Terme(s) connexe(s) : très petits
Terme(s) connexe(s) : logistique ajoutés les explosifs. fonds.
de production. Terme(s) connexe(s) : lot 14 oct. 2002
22 juin 2004 d'artificier.
01 janv. 1991
logistique de production /
production logistics lot de munitions / ammunition
Partie de la logistique qui lot
concerne le processus et les Ensemble homogène de
procédures de recherche, de munitions, identifiées par un seul
conception, de développement, numéro de lot, fabriquées,
de fabrication et de recette de assemblées ou remises en
matériel. condition par un industriel dans
Terme(s) connexe(s) : logistique des conditions identiques et dont
de consommation. on peut attendre qu'elles
22 juin 2004 fonctionnent de manière
identique.
loi des distances / scaling law Terme(s) connexe(s) : munition.
Relation mathématique 01 févr. 1988
permettant de déterminer les
effets d'une explosion nucléaire loupe micrométrique /
d'une puissance donnée en
measuring magnifier
fonction de la distance au point
Instrument grossissant doté d'un
d'explosion (ou du point zéro) à
réseau gradué et conçu pour la
condition que l'on connaisse la
mesure des très faibles
valeur de ces effets en fonction
longueurs.
de la distance pour une explosion
01 mars 1973
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En guerre des mines sur mer, pour lequel elle a été conçue. sustainment
groupe de mines variées en ce Terme(s) connexe(s) : Ensemble de procédés
qui concerne le type, le dispositif maintenance corrective ; permettant d'assurer la
de mise de feu, la sensibilité, le inspection. soutenabilité et consistant à
délai de réceptivité et le réglage 01 oct. 2001 fournir à une force des produits
du compteur de navires. consommables et à remplacer les
01 mars 1977 maintenance corrective / pertes au combat et les matériels
corrective maintenance dont l'efficacité a été réduite par
machine à traitement continu / Maintenance effectuée après usure normale en vue de
continuous processor détection d'une panne et destinée maintenir sa puissance au
Équipement permettant à remettre un matériel dans un combat pour la durée nécessaire
d'effectuer de manière continue le état lui permettant d'accomplir à la réalisation de ses objectifs.
développement des films ou le une fonction requise. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
tirage sur papier photographique. Terme(s) connexe(s) : soutenabilité.
01 mars 1973 maintenance1,3 ; maintenance 02 mars 2007
préventive.
magasin / camera magazine 01 oct. 2001 maîtrise de l’air / air supremacy
Partie amovible d'un appareil de Degré de supériorité aérienne à
prise de vues qui contient la maintenance périodique / partir duquel les forces aériennes
totalité du film, vierge ou exposé. planned maintenance adverses sont incapables
Terme(s) connexe(s) : chargeur. Maintenance préventive effectuée d'intervenir efficacement.
01 mars 1973 systématiquement en fonction du 01 févr. 1973
degré d'utilisation du matériel.
maintenabilité / maintainability Terme(s) connexe(s) : maîtrise de l’espace maritime /
Dans des conditions données maintenance préventive. command of the sea
d'utilisation, aptitude d'un 01 oct. 2001 Liberté d'utiliser l'espace maritime
dispositif à être maintenu ou et d'en interdire l'emploi par un
rétabli dans un état dans lequel il maintenance préventive / adversaire.
peut accomplir sa fonction preventive maintenance Note : en français, l'expression
requise, lorsque la maintenance Maintenance systématique et/ou "espace maritime" englobe les
est accomplie dans des prescrite destinée à réduire le environnements sous-marin, de
conditions données avec des risque de panne. surface et aéromaritime.
procédures et des moyens Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle de
prescrits. maintenance corrective ; l'espace maritime ; interdiction de
[CEI] maintenance périodique. l'espace maritime.
01 mars 1991 01 oct. 2001 13 déc. 1999

maintenance1 / maintenance1 maintenir en attente / hold4 malade ambulatoire / walking


Ensemble des mesures prises En circulation aérienne, maintenir patient
pour mettre ou remettre du un aéronef dans un espace Malade dont le transport n'exige
matériel dans un état spécifié aérien (ou une position) pas de brancard.
jusqu'à la fin de sa mise en déterminé qui est identifié par des 01 nov. 1991
service, comprenant le contrôle, moyens visuels ou autres,
la mise à l'essai, l'entretien, la ou conformément aux instructions du maladie des rayons / radiation
les modification(s), la répartition contrôle de la circulation sickness
selon l'état de fonctionnement, la aérienne. Maladie provoquée par
réparation, la restauration, la 01 mars 1973 l'absorption d'une dose excessive
réfection, le réemploi, la de rayonnements ionisants. Les
récupération et la cannibalisation. maintenu en attente premiers symptômes en sont
Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme privilégié : isolé2. nausées, vomissements et
maintenance corrective ; diarrhée, auxquels peuvent
inspection. maintien de la paix / succéder : chute des cheveux,
02 mars 2011 peacekeeping hémorragies, inflammation de la
Effort de soutien de la paix visant bouche et de la gorge, fatigue
maintenance2 / maintenance2 à appuyer la mise en œuvre d’un intense.
Toute opération cessez-le-feu ou d’un accord de 01 juil. 1970
d'approvisionnement, de paix et à permettre de jeter les
ravitaillement et de réparation bases d’une paix durable. manifeste / ocean manifest
pour maintenir une formation en Note : le maintien de la paix est Inventaire détaillé de la cargaison
état de remplir sa mission. mené avec le consentement d'un navire précisant les données
01 oct. 2001 stratégique de toutes les nécessaires à son identification
principales parties en conflit. immédiate et indiquant où et
maintenance3 / maintenance3 MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014 comment la cargaison est
Tout travail de routine nécessaire arrimée.
pour maintenir l'infrastructure en maintien en Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan de
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01 mars 1981 ne figurant pas sur le manifeste. marine marchande / merchant


01 mars 1973 shipping
manoeuvre1 / manoeuvre1 Dans le cadre de la coopération
Mouvement destiné à mettre des marche / train path navale avec la marine
bâtiments ou aéronefs en position En matière de transport marchande, ensemble de
favorable par rapport à l'ennemi. ferroviaire, horaire selon lequel l'industrie maritime commerciale,
01 août 1982 un train peut être acheminé sur y compris l'industrie de la pêche.
un itinéraire donné. Les marches Terme(s) connexe(s) :
manoeuvre2 / manoeuvre2 d'un même itinéraire sont accompagnement ; coopération
Exercice tactique effectué en rassemblées dans le tableau de navale avec la marine
mer, dans les airs, sur terre ou marches de cet itinéraire. marchande ; navire marchand ;
sur la carte pour simuler des 01 mars 1981 navire marchand participant ;
opérations de guerre. point de coopération pour la
01 août 1982 marche à l’ennemi / advance to navigation commerciale ;
contact supervision navale des navires
manoeuvre3 / manoeuvre3 Manoeuvre offensive consistant à marchands.
Mise en oeuvre d'un bâtiment, établir ou rétablir le contact avec 02 mars 2007
aéronef ou véhicule de manière à l'ennemi.
lui faire exécuter les évolutions Terme(s) connexe(s) : marche marquage de sécurité / safety
voulues. d'approche. line
01 août 1982 01 oct. 1978 En guerre des mines sur terre,
ligne délimitant un champ de
manoeuvre4 / manoeuvre4 marche d’approche / approach mines à fil de déclenchement ou
Emploi des forces sur le champ march à traction. Elle sert à protéger le
de bataille combinant le Mode de déplacement adopté par personnel chargé de la pose des
mouvement avec le feu effectif ou une unité de combat lorsque le mines. Une fois le champ de
potentiel en vue de se mettre en contact avec l'ennemi paraît mines réalisé, ce marquage
position favorable par rapport à imminent. Les unités sont soit n'apparaît plus, ni sur le terrain ni
l'ennemi pour accomplir la totalement, soit partiellement sur le plan de repérage du champ
mission donnée. déployées. La marche d'approche de mines.
01 août 1982 se termine lorsque le contact 01 déc. 1977
avec l'ennemi est pris ou lorsque
manoeuvre retardatrice / la position d'attaque est occupée. marquage de soute /
delaying operation Terme(s) connexe(s) : marche à compartment marking
Opération au cours de laquelle, l'ennemi. Dans un aéronef, points de
sous la pression de l'ennemi, une 01 août 1974 référence marqués dans la soute
force échange du terrain contre et permettant de placer les
des délais en ralentissant marge / margin charges à la position exacte
l'ennemi tout en lui infligeant le En cartographie, secteur de la requise pour un centrage correct.
maximum de pertes sans, en carte à l'extérieur du cadre. 01 mars 1973
principe, se laisser engager de 01 août 1979
manière décisive. marquage des champs de
01 juil. 1983 marge de sécurité / buffer mines / minefield marking
distance Signalisation réglementaire qui
manutention de matériels / En guerre nucléaire : indique l'emplacement et les
materials handling a. distance horizontale qui, limites d'une zone minée.
manutention (toléré) ajoutée au rayon de sécurité, 01 mars 1981
Mouvement de matériels, que ce donne l'assurance voulue que le
soit des matières premières, de la risque accepté ne sera pas marque repère / floating mark
ferraille, des produits semi finis dépassé. La marge de sécurité or dot
ou finis, avant, pendant ou après s'exprime normalement en Marque apparaissant dans
leur fabrication, dans les multiples de l'écart probable ; l'espace à trois dimensions qui
entrepôts et dépôts, et dans les b. distance verticale qui est résulte de la fusion
zones de réception ou ajoutée à la hauteur sans stéréoscopique d'un couple de
d'embarquement. retombée pour donner une photographies ; elle est utilisée
MCLSB, 02 mai 2013 hauteur d'explosion qui apportera comme repère lors d'observations
l'assurance voulue qu'aucune ou de mesures faites sur une
maquette / mock-up retombée importante sur le plan image plastique.
Modèle à l'échelle d'une machine, militaire n'en résultera. Elle 01 mars 1973
d'un appareil ou d'une arme. On s'exprime normalement en
l'emploie pour des études multiples de l'erreur en hauteur. marquer un objectif1 / mark1
préliminaires, pour essayer de 01 mars 1973 En artillerie et en appui-feu
nouvelles applications ou pour naval :
instruire le personnel. marge intérieure / border a. demander le tir sur un point
01 juil. 1980 En cartographie, partie comprise déterminé afin d'orienter
entre les limites de la coupure et l'observateur ou de désigner les
marchandise non manifestée / le cadre qui entoure celle-ci. objectifs ;
found shipment 01 mars 1973 b. indiquer, lors d'un tir
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sont optimales. marqueur intermédiaire. Tout matériel, comprenant les
01 févr. 1989 Terme(s) connexe(s) : marqueur documents, les dispositifs, les
de cheminement ; repère équipements et les appareils
marquer un objectif2 / mark2 d'extrémité de rangée ; repère indispensables au chiffrement, au
En opérations navales : employer d'extrémité de rangée double. déchiffrement ou à
une unité navale afin de disposer 01 mars 1981 l'authentification des
d'une capacité offensive télécommunications.
immédiate à l'encontre d'un marqueur intermédiaire / 01 mars 1973
objectif dé fini ou de se réserver intermediate marker
une possibilité de gêner ses Marqueur naturel, artificiel ou matériel de reproduction /
mouvements. spécialement mis en place, utilisé reproduction material
Terme(s) connexe(s) : bâtiment comme point de repère Matériel, généralement sous la
en marquage serré. intermédiaire entre un repère forme de copies positives ou
01 févr. 1989 terrestre et un champ de mines. négatives sur un support de film
Terme(s) connexe(s) : marqueur2. ou de verre (un par couleur) et à
marqueur1 / marker1 01 avr. 1973 partir duquel les cartes sont
Dispositif visuel ou électronique reproduites.
employé pour signaler un point marqueur laser / laser 01 déc. 1974
déterminé. designator
01 févr. 1989 illuminateur laser matériel de servitude au sol /
Appareil émettant un faisceau aircraft ground support
marqueur2 / marker2 d'énergie laser afin de marquer equipment
En guerre des mines sur terre : un endroit ou un objet donné. Matériel nécessaire à la mise en
Terme(s) connexe(s) : marqueur 13 déc. 1999 oeuvre, l'entretien courant et la
de cheminement ; marqueur maintenance d'un aéronef et des
d'extrémité de couloir ; marqueur masque / crest équipements connexes liés à sa
intermédiaire ; repère d'extrémité Mouvement de terrain dont mission.
de rangée ; repère d'extrémité de l'altitude est telle qu'elle limite le 25 sept. 1998
rangée double. tir ou l'observation dans une zone
01 févr. 1989 située immédiatement au-delà et matériel non consommable /
créant ainsi un espace mort et/ou non-expendable supplies and
marqueur de cheminement / un angle au niveau minimal. materiel
lane marker 01 août 1976 Article qui n'est pas consommé
En guerre des mines sur terre, lors de son emploi et qui
panneau servant à marquer les masqué / crested conserve son identité pendant
passages à travers un champ de Terme utilisé en artillerie et en toute la période où il est en
mines. appui-feu naval pour indiquer service et qui doit faire l'objet
Note : Les marqueurs de qu'en raison d'un obstacle ou d'une comptabilité suivie (par
cheminement à l'entrée et à la d'un masque, il est impossible de exemple l'armement).
sortie peuvent se situer par prendre à partie un objectif ou 01 janv. 1980
rapport à un repère terrestre ou à d'observer une zone de terrain.
un marqueur intermédiaire. 01 mars 1977 matériel récupéré / salvage1
Terme(s) connexe(s) : marqueur Matériel allié ou ennemi,
d'extrémité de couloir ; passage à masse maximale à endommagé, mis au rebut,
travers un champ de mines ; l’atterrissage / maximum condamné ou abandonné, y
repère d'extrémité de rangée ; landing weight compris les navires, engins ou
repère d'extrémité de rangée Masse totale en charge autorisée matériels flottants, qui est
double. pour un aéronef à l'atterrissage, récupéré en vue de sa
01 juin 1984 correspondant à des limites réutilisation.
techniques ou opérationnelles. Terme(s) connexe(s) : procédure
marqueur de distance / range 13 déc. 1999 de renflouage ; récupération3,4.
marker 01 juil. 1988
Signal de calibration sur la base masse maximale au décollage /
de temps. La rotation de maximum take-off weight matériel technique1 / technical
l'antenne a pour effet de Masse totale en charge autorisée material1
transformer sur l'indicateur pour un aéronef au décollage, Dans le domaine du
panoramique le signal en un correspondant à des limites renseignement, équipement,
cercle, ce qui permet de repérer techniques ou opérationnelles. matériel, systèmes et procédures,
les distances des échos. 13 déc. 1999 développements et moyens
01 sept. 1969 techniques destinés aux activités
matériel complet / end item opérationnelles permettant
marqueur d’extrémité de Dans le domaine de la logistique, d'extraire du renseignement.
couloir / gap marker combinaison achevée 25 sept. 1998
En guerre des mines sur terre, d'ensembles, de composants ou
marqueurs servant à baliser les de pièces prêts à l'usage prévu. matériel technique2 / technical
couloirs dans un champ de 01 nov. 1994 material2
mines. Les marqueurs d'entrée et Dans le domaine du
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cryptographiques, les systèmes, médecin de l’air / flight surgeon message lesté / drop message
procédures et méthodes de Médecin ayant reçu une Message largué d'un aéronef vers
télécommunication, ainsi que les formation spécialisée en une unité terrestre ou un bâtiment
caractéristiques, matériels et médecine aéronautique et dont de surface.
procédures de transmission. les qualifications sont à jour. 01 mars 1973
25 sept. 1998 15 janv. 2008
message q / q-message
matière énergétique / energetic médecine aéronautique / Message protégé ou classifié
material aviation medicine relatif aux dangers pour la
Matière ou mélange de matières Spécialité de la médecine qui a navigation, aux aides à la
qui, par réaction chimique, est trait aux problèmes biologiques et navigation, aux zones minées et
capable de dégager rapidement psychologiques du vol. aux chenaux explorés ou
de l'énergie. 01 févr. 1973 dragués.
02 mars 2009 01 juin 1978
médecin militaire / medical
matière potentiellement officer mesure d’interdiction / denial
dangereuse / hazardous Médecin ayant rang d'officier. measure
material 01 oct. 1984 Toute mesure prise pour interdire
HAZMAT à l'ennemi l'occupation d'une
Matière susceptible de présenter mêmes éléments / repeat zone de terrain, l'utilisation du
un risque pour la population, les En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, personnel ou d'installations :
biens, la sécurité ou ordre ou demande adressé en enlèvement, destruction,
l'environnement en fonction de vue de renouveler un tir en contamination, mise en place
ses propriétés chimiques ou conservant le même mécanisme. d'obstacles, etc.
physiques ou par la nature des 01 août 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : s'assurer
réactions qu'elle peut engendrer. de.
30 janv. 2012 menace asymétrique / 01 mars 1973
asymmetric threat
maximum autorisé en effectifs Menace issue de la possibilité mesure de coordination de
internationaux / international d'employer des moyens ou des l’appui-feu / fire support
manpower ceiling méthodes dissemblables pour coordination measure
Nombre total des postes contourner ou neutraliser les Mesure utilisée par des
internationaux militaires et civils, points forts d'un adversaire tout commandants de forces
inscrits au tableau d’effectifs du en exploitant ses faiblesses, pour terrestres ou amphibies pour
temps de paix, qui est autorisé obtenir un résultat faciliter l’engagement rapide
pour une organisation. disproportionné. d’objectifs et protéger les forces
18 févr. 2015 01 oct. 2003 amies.
MCLSB, 02 mai 2013
mécanisme de mise de feu message / message
Terme privilégié : circuit de mise Pensée ou idée exprimée d'une mesure de survie en zone de
de feu1,2. manière concise dans un langage combat / combat survival
clair ou secret et rédigée dans Toute mesure à prendre par le
mécanisme de sécurité et une forme adaptée à la personnel des forces armées
d’armement / safety and arming transmission par un quelconque involontairement isolé des forces
mechanism procédé de télécommunication. amies pendant le combat. Ces
Dispositif à deux fonctions 01 mars 1973 mesures comprennent celles qui
destiné à empêcher le doivent permettre de rester en
déclenchement involontaire de message conventionnel / liberté en territoire ennemi, les
l'explosion d'une charge signal2 méthodes et procédés d'évasion,
principale ou la mise en marche Opérationnellement, type de ainsi que la conduite à tenir après
involontaire d'un élément message dont le texte consiste avoir été fait prisonnier.
propulseur avant l'armement, puis en une ou plusieurs lettres, mots, 01 mars 1973
à permettre le déclenchement de caractères, panneaux de
l'explosion de cette charge signalisation, signes visuels ou mesures de protection contre
principale ou la mise en marche sons particuliers, ayant un sens les mines / defensive mine
de cet élément propulseur dès pré-convenu et transmis par des countermeasures
réception des stimuli appropriés. moyens visuels, acoustiques ou Mesures destinées à réduire les
01 nov. 1994 électriques. effets des mines mouillées par
01 juin 1965 l'ennemi.
mèche lente / safety fuze 01 août 1976
Composition pyrotechnique message de volume / dummy
contenue dans une gaine souple message mesures de protection
et étanche, brûlant à une vitesse Message envoyé dans un but électronique / electronic
constante et servant à sans rapport avec son contenu, protective measures
transmettre la flamme à un qui peut consister en groupes MPE
détonateur avec un retard factices et dont le texte peut être Partie de la guerre électronique
déterminé. dépourvu de sens. qui concerne les mesures prises
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électromagnétique malgré guerre acoustique / acoustic immergé, et, d'autre part, les
l'utilisation par l'ennemi de warfare support measures interférences avec tout
l'énergie électromagnétique. Les En milieu sous marin, mesures événement sous-marin.
mesures de protection qui comportent la recherche, Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
électronique se divisent en l'interception et l'identification de patrouille de sous-marins.
mesures de protection l'énergie acoustique rayonnée en 25 sept. 1998
électronique actives et mesures de vue de son exploitation.
protection électronique passives. Note : elles n'impliquent aucune métallisation / bonding
Terme(s) connexe(s) : guerre émission acoustique sous-marine En électricité, liaison entre
électronique ; mesures de délibérée et ne sont éléments métalliques de façon à
protection électronique actives ; généralement pas détectables obtenir des contacts offrant une
mesures de protection par des forces hostiles. faible résistance au courant
électronique passives. Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- continu ou alternatif de basse
20 nov. 1996 contre-mesures de guerre fréquence.
acoustique ; contre-mesures de Terme(s) connexe(s) : mise à la
mesures de protection guerre acoustique ; guerre masse ; mise à la terre.
électronique actives / active acoustique. 01 oct. 1980
electronic protective measures 22 janv. 2010
Mesures détectables, telles que la méthode de recherche rapide /
modification des paramètres mesures individuelles de quick search procedure
d'émission selon les besoins, protection chimique, Méthode de recherche, exécutée
destinées à assurer aux forces biologique, radiologique et aussi rapidement que possible,
amies un emploi efficace du nucléaire (privilégié) / individual dans une zone entière et en
spectre électromagnétique. chemical, biological, employant deux fois plus d'avions
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mesures radiological and nuclear qu'il n'en est normalement
de protection électronique ; protection nécessaire.
mesures de protection mesures individuelles de 01 nov. 1968
électronique passives.
protection nucléaire,
20 nov. 1996 microformat / microform
radiologique, biologique et
Terme générique désignant tout
chimique (privilégié)
mesures de protection support qu'il s'agisse de film, de
Protection fournie à un individu
électronique passives / passive bande vidéo, de papier ou
dans un environnement nucléaire,
electronic protective measures d'autres supports, contenant des
radiologique, biologique et
Mesures indétectables, telles que images miniaturisées ou réduites
chimique par une tenue et un
celles qui relèvent des procédures par d'autres procédés, qui ne
équipement de protection.
d'exploitation et des peuvent être lues sans dispositifs
26 août 2009
caractéristiques techniques du spéciaux de visualisation.
matériel, destinées à assurer aux 01 juin 1981
mesures offensives antimines /
forces amies un emploi efficace du
offensive mine minage stratégique / strategic
spectre électromagnétique.
countermeasures mining
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mesures
Mesures qui ont pour but de Campagne de minage de longue
de protection électronique ;
contrecarrer le mouillage et/ou la durée destinée à interdire à
mesures de protection
pose de mines par l'ennemi. l'ennemi l'emploi de certaines
électronique actives.
01 déc. 1976 voies ou zones maritimes.
20 nov. 1996
01 nov. 1975
mesures pour éviter une
mesures de soutien de guerre
interférence mutuelle1 / mine1/ mine1
électronique / electronic
prevention of mutual En guerre des mines terrestre,
warfare support measures
interference2 munition explosive conçue pour
MSE
Procédures pour prévenir les être placée sous ou sur le sol (ou
Partie de la guerre électronique interférences entre les capteurs
qui concerne les mesures de une autre surface), ou près de
actifs ou entre les capteurs actifs celui-ci, et pour être déclenchée
recherche, d'interception et et passifs, électromagnétiques ou
d'identification des émissions par la présence, la proximité ou le
acoustiques amis. contact d'une personne, d'un
électromagnétiques et de 25 sept. 1998
localisation de leur source en vue véhicule terrestre, d'un aéronef
de l'identification immédiate de la ou d'une embarcation, y compris
mesures pour éviter une d'un engin de débarquement.
menace. Les informations ainsi
interférence mutuelle2 / Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine à
obtenues sont nécessaires à la
prise de décisions immédiates prevention of mutual action horizontale ; mine
concernant les contre-mesures interference3 acoustique ; mine antichar ; mine
électroniques, les mesures de Dans les opérations de sous- à pression ; mine
protection électroniques et d'autres marins, procédures pour prévenir, d'entraînement1,2 ; mine
mesures d'ordre tactique. d'une part, les collisions entre dispersable ; mise de feu
Terme(s) connexe(s) : guerre sous-marins amis en plongée, acoustique.
électronique. entre sous-marins en plongée et 01 oct. 2001
09 janv. 1996 dispositifs remorqués par des
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En guerre des mines sur mer, mine antichar / antitank mine


engin explosif mouillé en vue mine à dépression / pressure Mine conçue pour immobiliser ou
d'endommager ou de couler des mine2 détruire un char de combat.
navires, ou d'interdire une zone circuit de mise de feu à Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1.
au trafic maritime. Ce terme ne dépression 01 févr. 1973
s'applique pas aux engins fixés à En guerre des mines sur mer,
la coque des navires ou aux mine dont la mise de feu est mine antidragueur /
installations portuaires par du sensible à la dépression antisweeper mine
personnel opérant sous l'eau, ni hydrodynamique provoquée par Mine qui est mouillée
aux engins explosant le passage d'un objectif. spécialement en vue
spontanément à l'issue d'un délai Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. d'endommager les bâtiments de
fixé à l'avance, compté à partir de 01 déc. 1976 lutte contre les mines, et dont la
l'instant de leur mouillage. mise de feu est conçue ou réglée
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- mine à dispositif actif / active dans ce sens.
miner ; mine à antennes ; mine à mine Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2.
contact ; mine à dépression ; Mine déclenchée par la réflexion 01 nov. 1975
mine à flotteur largable ; mine à sur un objectif d'un signal qu'elle
influence ; mine à influences émet. mine à orin / moored mine
combinées ; mine à ligne Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine Mine à contact ou mine à
flottante ; mine antidragueur ; passive1,2. influence de flottabilité positive
mine à orin ; mine à orin en 01 nov. 1994 maintenue au-dessous de la
surface ; mine armée ; mine à surface par un orin fixé à un
tête chercheuse ; mine mine à flotteur largable / rising crapaud reposant sur le fond.
autonome ; mine autopropulsée ; mine Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2.
mine bouquet ; mine chimique ; En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 nov. 1975
mine contrôlable ; mine coriace ; mine de flottabilité positive,
mine de fond ; mine dérivante1,2 ; libérée de son crapaud à la mine à orin en surface /
mine d'exercice ; mine d'exercice réception d'une influence watching mine
à compteur d'influences ; mine convenable, provenant d'un En guerre des mines sur mer,
flottante ; mine inerte1,2 ; mine bâtiment ou par un dispositif mine reliée à son crapaud mais
ludion ; mine magnétique ; mine chronométrique. La mine peut visible en surface. Ceci n'est
mûre ; mine rampante ; mines exploser au contact, par dispositif possible que dans certaines
rejetées à la mer. hydrostatique ou autre procédé. conditions de marée.
01 oct. 2003 Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. Terme(s) connexe(s) : dispositif
01 déc. 1976 antirepérage ; mine2 ; mine
mine à action horizontale / flottante.
horizontal action mine mine à influence / influence 01 nov. 1975
En guerre des mines sur terre, mine
mine conçue pour produire un Mine déclenchée sous l'effet des mine à pression / pressure
effet de destruction dans un plan modifications apportées par un mine1
approximativement parallèle au objectif, soit à certaines En guerre des mines sur terre,
sol. conditions ambiantes, soit à des mine dont l'allumeur fonctionne
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1. radiations émises par la mine. par pression exercée directement
01 janv. 1991 Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. par l'objectif.
01 nov. 1994 Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1.
mine à antennes / antenna 01 déc. 1976
mine mine à influences combinées /
En guerre des mines sur mer, combination influence mine mine armée / armed mine
mine à contact équipée mine combinée Mine dont tous les dispositifs de
d'antennes qui, lorsqu'elles Mine conçue pour n'être sécurité ont été retirés et dont les
touchent un bâtiment en acier, déclenchée que si deux ou mécanismes automatiques de
créent un phénomène galvanique plusieurs influences sont reçues sécurité et les dispositifs de
déclenchant la mise de feu. simultanément ou dans un ordre retard d'armement ont fonctionné
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. prédéterminé. après la pose ou le mouillage.
01 août 1976 Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1,2 ; Une telle mine est prête à être
mine combinée. déclenchée sur réception d'un
mine à contact / contact mine 01 nov. 1994 signal, sur détection d'une
Mine qui explose au contact. influence ou au contact d'un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1,2. mine à ligne flottante / snagline objectif.
01 mars 1977 mine Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1,2 ;
Mine à contact dont l'une des réceptive.
mine acoustique / acoustic cornes ou l'un des interrupteurs 02 mai 1995
mine est relié à une ligne flottante qui
Mine dont la mise de feu est peut être accrochée et tirée par la mine à tête chercheuse /
actionnée par l'influence coque ou les hélices d'un homing mine
acoustique d'un bâtiment ou bâtiment. En guerre des mines sur mer,
d'une drague. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. mine munie d'un dispositif de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. 01 nov. 1975 propulsion qui se dirige elle-
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01 nov. 1975 mine à influence de sensibilité
relativement faible. mine d’exercice à compteur
mine autonome / independent Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. d’influences / exercise filled
mine 01 nov. 1975 mine
Mine dont on ne conserve pas le En guerre des mines sur mer,
contrôle après la pose ou le mine de fond / bottom mine mine inerte comportant un
mouillage. Mine à flottabilité négative qui dispositif d'indication des
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. repose sur le fond de la mer. influences reçues.
01 nov. 1994 Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2 ;
01 déc. 1976 mine chargée ; mine disponible ;
mine autopropulsée / mobile mine inerte1,2.
mine mine d’entraînement1 / drill 01 août 1976
Mine munie d'un appareil de mine
propulsion analogue à celui d'une Mine inerte ou objet ressemblant mine d’instruction1 / practice
torpille, et qui coule en fin de à une mine utilisée pour mine2
parcours pour devenir une mine. l'entraînement et les essais de En guerre des mines sur mer,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. chargement, mouillage ou mine à charge inerte mais
01 nov. 1975 déchargement. possédant son système de mise
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1 ; de feu, utilisée pour l'instruction
mine bouquet / bouquet mine mine inerte1,2 ; mine d'instruction2. du personnel et son entraînement
En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 janv. 1991 à la préparation des mines.
ensemble constitué par un certain Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine
nombre de corps de mines à mine d’entraînement2 / practice d'entraînement2 ; mine
flottabilité positive fixés au même mine1 d'exercice ; mine inerte2.
crapaud. Quand l'orin d'une mine En guerre des mines sur terre, 01 oct. 1984
est coupé par une drague, une mine inerte munie d'un dispositif
autre mine se détache du inoffensif capable de simuler le mine d’instruction2 /
crapaud pour prendre l'immersion fonctionnement. instructional mine
pour laquelle elle a été réglée. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1 ; Mine inerte employée pour
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. mine inerte2 ; mine l'instruction et généralement
01 nov. 1975 d'instruction1,2. présentée en coupe.
01 janv. 1991 Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine
mine chargée / explosive filled d'entraînement1,2 ; mine inerte1,2.
mine mine dérivante1 / drifting mine 01 oct. 1984
En guerre des mines, mine Mine flottante ou de flottabilité
contenant une charge explosive, nulle pouvant se déplacer mine dispersable / scatterable
mais pas nécessairement la mise librement sous l'effort des mine
de feu. vagues, du vent, des courants ou En guerre des mines terrestre,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine des marées. mine mise en place sans
d'exercice à compteur Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2 ; référence à un schéma de pose
d'influences ; mine disponible. mine flottante. classique et conçue pour être
01 déc. 1976 01 mars 1973 larguée par aéronef, projectile
d'artillerie, missile ou distributeur
mine chimique / chemical mine mine dérivante2 / free mine de mines, ou posée
Mine contenant un agent En guerre des mines sur mer, manuellement. Une fois posée,
chimique destiné à tuer, blesser mine dont l'orin a cassé ou a été elle a normalement une durée de
ou diminuer l'efficacité des cisaillé. vie limitée.
combattants ou à contaminer le Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2 ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1 ;
matériel ou le sol. mine flottante. mine posée à distance.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1. 01 mars 1973 01 oct. 2001
01 août 1976
mine désarmée / disarmed mine disponible / fitted mine
mine combinée mine En guerre des mines sur mer,
Terme privilégié : mine à Mine précédemment armée, mine contenant une charge
influences combinées. remise en état de sécurité. explosive, une charge relais, un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine détonateur et une mise de feu.
mine contrôlable / controllable inerte1,2. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine
mine 09 mai 2000 chargée ; mine d'exercice à
Mine qui peut être commandée à compteur d'influences.
distance après sa pose ou son mine d’exercice / exercise mine 01 nov. 1975
mouillage. Le degré de contrôle En guerre des mines sur mer,
consiste généralement à pouvoir mine utilisée lors des exercices mine flottante / floating mine
rendre la mine insensible ou de guerre des mines comportant En guerre des mines sur mer,
active ou à la faire exploser. un dispositif audible ou visuel mine visible en surface.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. indiquant le lieu et l'instant où elle Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2,
01 nov. 1991 exploserait. mine à orin en surface ; mine
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2 ; dérivante1,2.
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objectif. métallisation ; mise à la masse.


mine inerte1 / dead mine Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine à 01 juil. 1980
mine morte dispositif actif.
Mine qui a été neutralisée, 01 nov. 1994 mise aux ordres
insensibilisée ou désamorcée. Terme privilégié : détachement
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2 ; mine posée à distance / pour mise aux ordres1,2.
mine d'entraînement1,2 ; mine remotely delivered mine
désarmée ; mine d'instruction1,2. Mine déployée dans la zone de mise de feu / firing system
01 août 1976 l'objectif par des moyens aériens Système permettant de
ou par tir indirect à une distance déclencher une chaîne
mine inerte2 / inert mine supérieure à 500 mètres. pyrotechnique, électrique ou de
Mine ou copie d'une mine Note : la position exacte de ces toute autre nature, afin de
incapable de produire une mines peut ne pas être connue. provoquer l'explosion d'une
explosion. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine charge.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2 ; dispersable. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mise à
mine d'entraînement1,2 ; mine 01 oct. 2001 feu ; mise de feu combinée.
désarmée ; mine d'instruction1,2. 25 sept. 1998
01 août 1976 mine rampante / creeping mine
En guerre des mines sur mer, mise de feu à aiguille aimantée
mine ludion / oscillating mine mine flottante, maintenue sous la / dip needle circuit
Mine dont l'immersion est surface par un lest (généralement En guerre des mines sur mer,
assurée par un dispositif de une chaîne), et qui se déplace mise de feu répondant aux
contrôle hydrostatique, qui la librement dans le courant. variations d'intensité de la
maintient à une profondeur Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. composante verticale du champ
prédéterminée ceci 01 nov. 1975 magnétique total.
indépendamment de la montée et 01 juin 1978
de la baisse de la marée. mine réelle / service mine
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. Mine capable de produire une mise de feu acoustique /
01 août 1976 explosion destructive. acoustic circuit
01 déc. 1976 circuit acoustique
mine magnétique / magnetic Circuit qui réagit au champ
mine mines rejetées à la mer / acoustique d'un objectif.
mise de feu magnétique jettisoned mines Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1.
Mine dont la mise de feu réagit au Mines mouillées aussi rapidement 02 mai 1995
champ magnétique provoqué par que possible de façon à libérer le
un objectif. mouilleur de mines et sans tenir mise de feu à gradient /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine1,2. compte de leur condition ou de gradient circuit
01 nov. 1975 leur position relative. En guerre des mines, circuit de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. mise de feu qui ne fonctionne que
mine mobile / moving mine 01 oct. 1978 si les variations de niveau de
Terme générique applicable aux l'influence reçue se produisent
mines telles que dérivantes, mise à feu / firing entre certaines limites fixées à
ludion, rampantes, Action de déclencher la mise de l'avance.
autopropulsées, remontantes, à feu. 01 nov. 1975
tête chercheuse ou bouquet. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mise de
01 mars 1982 feu. mise de feu à impulsion unique
25 sept. 1998
/ one-look circuit
mine morte Mise de feu qui ne demande
Terme privilégié : mine inerte1. mise à la masse / grounding
qu'une seule influence.
Réalisation d'une liaison 01 nov. 1975
mine mûre / poised mine électrique entre le boîtier, la
Mine dont le compteur de navires monture ou le châssis d'un
mise de feu à induction /
a été saturé et qui est prête à appareil et la structure d'un objet
induction circuit
exploser à la prochaine influence. ou d'un véhicule pour établir entre
En guerre des mines sur mer,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine2. eux un potentiel électrique
mise de feu répondant aux
01 oct. 1978 commun.
variations de champ magnétique
Terme(s) connexe(s) :
dues au passage d'un bâtiment
mine passive1 / passive mine1 métallisation ; mise à la terre.
ou aux impulsions de la drague.
Mine dont le dispositif antichoc a 01 juil. 1980
01 nov. 1975
fonctionné, empêchant le
déclenchement de la mise de feu. mise à la terre / earthing
mise de feu à intégration /
La mine, le plus souvent, restera Réalisation d'une liaison
électrique adaptée entre la integrating circuit
passive pendant un temps
structure d'un objet ou d'un Mise de feu qui réagit à l'intégrale
relativement court.
véhicule, revêtement métallique par rapport au temps d'une
01 nov. 1994
compris, et la terre dans le but de fonction de l'influence reçue.
porter l'ensemble au même 01 nov. 1975
mine passive2 / passive mine2
Mine qui n'émet pas de signal potentiel que la terre.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mise de feu à intensité /
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Mise de feu dont le ennemis / suppression of


fonctionnement dépend du fait enemy air defences missile balistique / ballistic
que l'intensité du champ atteint Activité qui neutralise, détériore missile
un niveau qui diffère d'un certain temporairement ou détruit les Missile dépourvu de surfaces
minimum prédéterminé de celui moyens de défense aérienne aérodynamiques portantes, qui,
auquel la mine est soumise ennemis par des moyens de dès l'arrêt de la poussée, suit une
lorsqu'aucun bâtiment ne se destruction ou de perturbation. trajectoire balistique.
trouve à proximité. 18 déc. 1997 Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile ;
01 nov. 1975 missile aérodynamique.
missile / missile 04 oct. 2000
mise de feu à séquence / Munition autopropulsée dont la
sequence circuit trajectoire en vol est guidée. missile surface-air (privilégié) /
En guerre des mines, mise de feu Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile surface-to-air missile
dont le déclenchement impose aérodynamique ; missile air-air ; missile sol-air (privilégié)
une succession prédéterminée missile air-surface ; missile Missile lancé de la surface vers
d'influences de niveaux antiradiations ; missile à un objectif aérien.
prédéterminés. trajectoire rasante ; missile Note : « missile surface-air » est
01 nov. 1975 balistique ; missile surface-air ; utilisé dans le contexte maritime
missile surface-surface. et « missile sol-air », dans le
mise de feu combinée / 26 août 2009 contexte terrestre.
combination circuit Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile.
Circuit de mise à feu déclenché missile aérodynamique / 26 août 2009
par deux ou plusieurs influences aerodynamic missile
reçues soit simultanément, soit à Missile utilisant des forces missile surface-surface
un intervalle préétabli. aérodynamiques pour maintenir (privilégié) / surface-to-surface
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mise de sa trajectoire de vol. missile
feu. Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile ; missile sol-sol (privilégié)
25 sept. 1998 missile balistique. Missile lancé à partir de la
01 nov. 1994 surface et utilisé contre des
mise de feu magnétique objectifs de surface.
Terme privilégié : mine missile air-air / air-to-air missile Note : « missile surface-surface »
magnétique. Missile conçu pour être tiré d'un est utilisé dans le contexte
aéronef vers un objectif aérien. maritime et « missile sol-sol »
mise en application / Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile. Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile.
implementation 22 janv. 2010 26 août 2009
En normalisation OTAN,
exécution d'une obligation missile air-sol / air-to-ground mission1 / mission1
énoncée dans un accord de missile Expression claire et concise de
normalisation OTAN. Missile air-surface utilisé contre l'action à accomplir et du but
Terme(s) connexe(s) : accord de des objectifs au sol. poursuivi.
normalisation OTAN ; réserve1. Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile ; 01 août 1982
CS, 20 mai 2005 missile air-surface.
03 févr. 2011 mission2 / mission2
mise en batterie / mission aérienne
emplacement2 missile air-surface / air-to- Un ou plusieurs aéronefs
Mise en place d'une arme à feu surface missile désignés pour accomplir une
dans une position préparée à Missile lancé à partir d'une plate- tâche particulière.
partir de laquelle elle peut tirer. forme aérienne et utilisé contre Terme(s) connexe(s) : attribution
01 juin 1981 des objectifs de surface. des ressources ; sortie.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile ; 01 août 1982
mise en condition sanitaire / missile air-sol.
medical preparation 03 févr. 2011 mission aérienne
Ensemble des mesures médicales Terme privilégié : mission2.
et dentaires mises en œuvre pour missile antiradiations /
s'assurer que le personnel militaire antiradiation missile mission de circonstance / be-
reste apte, tant physiquement que Missile autoguidé muni d'un prepared mission
psychologiquement, à remplir ses système de guidage autonome Mission attribuée à une unité et
fonctions opérationnelles, y qui le dirige automatiquement dont l'exécution est dépendante
compris pendant et après un vers les sources de radiations. du résultat de son action
déploiement. Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile. précédente
Note : ces mesures comprennent 01 févr. 1973 30 janv. 2012
notamment les mesures
thérapeutiques et prophylactiques, missile à trajectoire rasante / mission de destruction /
les vaccinations et l'éducation sea skimmer destruction fire mission
sanitaire. Missile conçu pour survoler la En artillerie, engagement d'un
06 janv. 2006 mer à moins de 15 m de la objectif ponctuel dans le but de le
surface. détruire.
mise hors de combat des Terme(s) connexe(s) : missile. Terme(s) connexe(s) : feu.
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mission de recherche / search comprennent : le périodes de crise.
mission rassemblement et 01 déc. 1993
En opérations aériennes, l'organisation des personnels,
reconnaissance effectuée par un ravitaillements et matériels en modification / modify
ou plusieurs aéronefs envoyés vue de leur emploi En artillerie, ordre donné par
pour situer un objet ou des objets opérationnel. un officier ayant autorité pour
que l'on sait ou suppose être Terme(s) connexe(s) : modifier un plan de tir.
dans une zone déterminée. régénération. 01 août 1976
01 nov. 1968 01 mars 1973
modification d’un aéronef /
mission de tir1 / fire mission1 mobilisation économique / aircraft modification
Mission spécifique de tir attribuée economic mobilization Changement des
à une unité et qui fait partie Préparation et exécution, dans caractéristiques physiques
intégrante d'un plan déterminé. l'organisation et le d'un aéronef, réalisé soit au
01 mars 1973 fonctionnement de l'économie stade de fabrication, soit par
nationale, des changements modification des ensembles
mission de tir2 / fire mission2 nécessaires pour pourvoir à déjà fabriqués.
Ordre d'alerte donné à la position l'emploi le plus efficace des 01 févr. 1973
de batterie (ou pièce) et qui ressources en cas de danger
indique que le message qui va national. moment / moment
suivre est une demande de tir. 01 mars 1973 En transport aérien, pour le
01 mars 1973 calcul du centrage, c'est le
mobilité / mobility poids d'une charge multiplié
mission sur appel Qualité que possèdent les par sa distance à un point de
Terme privilégié : mission sur forces militaires dotées de référence dans l'aéronef.
demande. moyens leur permettant de se Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan de
déplacer d'un lieu à un autre référence.
mission sur demande / on-call tout en conservant leur 01 juil. 1970
mission aptitude à remplir leur mission
mission sur appel principale. montée automatique / climb
Type de mission d'appui aérien qui 01 mars 1973 mode
n'est pas demandée dans les Dans un système de contrôle
délais suffisants pour permettre mobilité stratégique / de vol, fonction grâce à
une planification détaillée et strategic mobility laquelle la vitesse
l'exposé aux pilotes avant le Capacité à déplacer des forces ascensionnelle d'un avion est
décollage. Les aéronefs prévus et leur logistique sur de réglée suivant un programme
pour ce type de mission sont en longues distances de façon déterminé.
alerte en vol, au sol ou sur porte- rapide et efficace. Ces 01 mars 1973
aéronefs et sont armés d'une déplacements peuvent avoir
charge prescrite. lieu entre zones d'opérations mosaïque / mosaic
Terme(s) connexe(s) : à la interarmées, entre régions ou Assemblage de photographies
demande ; appui aérien. au-delà de la zone de se recoupant et qui ont été
04 oct. 2000 responsabilité OTAN. disposées de manière à
17 janv. 2005 réaliser une représentation
mission sur ordre / on-order continue d'une partie de la
mission mode d’action / course of surface terrestre.
Mission devant être exécutée action Terme(s) connexe(s) :
dans le futur, à un moment non plan d’action iconocarte ; image géocodée ;
spécifié, lorsque l'ordre en est Dans le processus mosaïque contrôlée ;
donné. d'appréciation, option qui mosaïque semi-contrôlée ;
30 janv. 2012 permettra d'accomplir une mosaïque sommaire.
mission ou une tâche et de 01 mars 1973
mobilisation1 / mobilization1 contribuer à son
Action de se préparer à la accomplissement. De cette mosaïque contrôlée /
guerre ou à tout autre état option découlera un plan controlled mosaic
d'urgence en rassemblant et détaillé. photoplan
organisant les ressources Terme(s) connexe(s) : Mosaïque constituée par
nationales. appréciation de la situation. l'assemblage de photographies
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 29 mai 2002 redressées individuellement et
régénération. mises à la même échelle, et
01 mars 1973 modes réservés pour le qui donne ainsi une
temps de guerre / war représentation correcte des
mobilisation2 / mobilization2 reserve modes directions et des distances.
Procédés par lesquels les MRG Terme(s) connexe(s) :
forces armées, en totalité, ou Caractéristiques ou mosaïque ; redressement.
en partie, sont mises sur pied procédures d'exploitation du 01 mars 1973
de guerre ou préparées en vue matériel ou des systèmes
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semi-controlled mosaic mouillage d'attente1,2 ; sont mouillées à l'intérieur ou à


Mosaïque constituée par mouillage de rassemblement ; l'extérieur de la zone fixée, de
l'assemblage de photographies mouillage de travail. manière à gêner davantage les
sensiblement à la même 01 mars 1973 mouvements ennemis que les
échelle, et sur laquelle la mouvements amis.
position des points marquants mouillage avancé de flotte / 01 août 1976
correspond à leurs advanced fleet anchorage
coordonnées géographiques. Mouillage sûr, situé dans un mouillage de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : théâtre d'opérations ou à transbordement
mosaïque ; redressement. proximité, utilisable par un Terme privilégié : mouillage de
01 févr. 1974 grand nombre de bâtiments de travail
guerre, d'unités de soutien
mosaïque sommaire / mobile et des bâtiments mouillage de travail /
uncontrolled mosaic auxiliaires. working anchorage
Mosaïque constituée par un Terme(s) connexe(s) : mouillage de
assemblage de photographies mouillage auxiliaire. transbordement
non redressées, dont on a fait 01 févr. 1973 Mouillage où des navires
correspondre les détails stationnent pour charger ou
communs d'une épreuve à mouillage d’attente1 / décharger leurs cargaisons en
l'autre sans qu'ils holding anchorage utilisant des caboteurs ou des
correspondent exactement aux Mouillage où des navires allèges.
points correspondants au sol. peuvent stationner : Terme(s) connexe(s) :
Elle ne peut donc pas servir a. lorsque le mouillage de dispersion6 ; mouillage
pour déterminer avec précision rassemblement ou la rade de auxiliaire ; mouillage d'attente.
les distances ou les directions. travail ou le port qui leur avait 09 janv. 1996
Terme(s) connexe(s) : été assigné est complet ;
mosaïque ; redressement. b. lorsque leur appareillage mouillage sûr / safe
01 sept. 1969 immédiat est différé en raison anchorage
de la menace ennemie ou pour Mouillage, considéré comme
mot-code1 / code word1 toute autre cause ; non menacé par l'ennemi, que
Mot auquel on a donné une c. lorsqu'ils ont rallié un des navires de commerce
classification et un sens caché mouillage de dispersion pour peuvent recevoir l'ordre de
dans le but de protéger les éviter les effets d'une attaque rallier à la mise en application
informations relatives à un nucléaire. du plan de sauvegarde de la
projet ou une opération Terme(s) connexe(s) : navigation commerciale.
classifié. dispersion6 ; mouillage Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
01 août 1976 auxiliaire ; mouillage de refuge.
rassemblement ; position 01 juin 1978
mot-code2 / code word2 d'attente3.
Mot dont le sens caché sert à 01 juin 1978 mouillage tactique de mines
identifier des informations / tactical mining
classifiées. mouillage d’attente2 / laying- En guerre des mines sur mer,
01 août 1976 up position mouillage de mines destiné à
Lieu où les unités navales faciliter une opération donnée,
mot de passe / password peuvent être amarrées ou ou à s'opposer aux intentions
Mot secret ou son particulier mouillées, camouflées et connues ou présumées de
utilisé pour répondre à une ravitaillées en vue d'opérations l'ennemi. Cette notion de
sommation. à venir. mouillage tactique implique un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : procédé Terme(s) connexe(s) : temps limité durant lequel les
d'identification ; réponse ; mouillage auxiliaire ; mouillage mines restent actives.
signal d'identification convenu. de rassemblement ; mouillage 01 déc. 1976
01 mars 1973 de travail ; position d'attente3.
01 juin 1978 mouvement administratif /
mouillage abrité pour administrative movement
transbordement mouillage de rassemblement Mouvement pour lequel les
Terme privilégié : terminal de / assembly anchorage considérations de délai et de
mouillage pour porte- Mouillage destiné au confort l'emportent sur celles
conteneurs. rassemblement et à la mise en de la sûreté, dans le cas où
route de navires. l'on ne s'attend à aucune
mouillage auxiliaire / Terme(s) connexe(s) : intervention ennemie, sinon
emergency anchorage mouillage auxiliaire ; mouillage aérienne.
Mouillage pouvant avoir une d'attente1,2. 01 févr. 1973
organisation défensive limitée, 01 juin 1978
utilisable par des bâtiments de
combat des éléments de base mouillage des mines
mobile, des navires marchands d’urgence / urgent mining
ou auxiliaires. Mouillage de mines avec un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : espacement correct mais non
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mouvement d’urgence / 01 nov. 1968 dissuasion contre les émeutes


emergency movement et autres désordres civils
En coopération navale avec la mouvement partiellement violents, ainsi que pour les
marine marchande, exécution planifié / partially planned empêcher, les contenir ou y
d'activités de déroutement, movement mettre fin.
d'évacuation portuaire, Mouvement préparé le mieux 17 janv. 2005
d'évacuation de zone et de possible ou comme il convient
mouvements ultérieurs afin de en fonction des moyens d’appoint / ancillary
protéger les bâtiments et les renseignements disponibles, facilities
cargaisons en cas d'attaque pour lequel les moyens Moyens permettant d'atteindre
imminente. nécessaires auront été prévus les seuils minima de soutien
Terme(s) connexe(s) : pour satisfaire les besoins requis par les forces de renfort
coopération navale avec la connus. Avant l'exécution de qui s'ajoutent à ceux existant
marine marchande; ce mouvement, la planification déjà sur place.
déroutement1,3 ; évacuation de sera complétée dès la 20 nov. 1996
port par des navires réception des renseignements
marchands ; évacuation nécessaires. moyens nécessaires /
portuaire des cargaisons. Terme(s) connexe(s) : required military force
02 mars 2007 mouvement entièrement Forces nécessaires pour
planifié ; mouvement mener à bien une mission
mouvement entièrement improvisé. pendant une période
planifié / fully planned 01 nov. 1990 déterminée.
movement 01 nov. 1968
Mouvement programmé en mouvement par voie
détail sur la base d'éléments aérienne / air movement moyens psychologiques /
précis et pour lequel tous les Transport aérien d'unités, de psychological media
moyens nécessaires au personnel, de ravitaillement, Moyens, techniques ou non,
déplacement et au transport d'équipement et de matériel. qui permettent d'établir les
auront été prévus en fonction Terme(s) connexe(s) : contacts de toute nature avec
des besoins ou par accord aérotransport de personnel ; une audience-cible.
mutuel. Ce genre de largage1,2 ; largage à faible 01 août 1972
mouvement peut être exécuté vitesse de descente ; largage à
à l'annonce des mesures vitesse de descente élevée ; moyens spécialisés de lutte
d'alerte ou sur demande. largage en chute libre ; posé1. contre les mines / dedicated
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 nov. 1994 mine countermeasures asset
mouvement improvisé ; En guerre des mines sur mer,
mouvement partiellement mouvements et transports / plateforme, unité ou système
planifié. movement control1 exclusivement ou
01 nov. 1990 Préparation, mesures principalement conçu pour la
d'exécution et régulation des lutte contre les mines.
mouvement improvisé / ad mouvements et transports de Terme(s) connexe(s) : groupe
hoc movement personnel et de fret sur les de guerre des mines.
Mouvement qui peut avoir lieu lignes de communication. 06 janv. 2006
à un moment quelconque et Terme(s) connexe(s) :
pour lequel on ne dispose pas organisation des mouvements multimode / multimodal
encore des éléments de et transports. En opérations de transport,
planification nécessaires ou 01 nov. 1994 terme s'appliquant au
appropriés. Ce mouvement mouvement de passagers et
deviendra partiellement ou mouvement tournant / de fret par plus d'un mode de
totalement planifié dès que les turning movement transport.
informations indispensables Forme de manoeuvre 01 juil. 1980
auront été fournies. d'enveloppement par laquelle
Terme(s) connexe(s) : un élément d'attaque multinational / multinational
mouvement entièrement contourne ou survole les Qualificatif employé pour
planifié ; mouvement positions défensives décrire des activités, opérations
partiellement planifié. principales de l'ennemi afin de et organisations auxquelles
01 nov. 1990 s'emparer d'objectifs situés sur participent des forces ou
ses arrières, cette menace organismes de plusieurs pays.
mouvement navire-rivage / l'obligeant ainsi à abandonner Terme(s) connexe(s) :
ship-to-shore movement ses positions ou à déplacer interarmées ; opération
Partie de la phase d'assaut des forces importantes. interarmées multinationale.
d'une opération amphibie Terme(s) connexe(s) : 22 janv. 2010
comprenant le déploiement de enveloppement.
la force de débarquement 01 août 1976 munition / munition
depuis les bâtiments d'assaut Dispositif complet chargé de
jusqu'aux zones de moyens anti-émeute / riot produits explosifs, propulsifs,
débarquement prévues. control means pyrotechniques, d'amorçage, ou
Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan Moyens non létaux utilisés encore d'agents nucléaires,
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d'opérations militaires, y 01 nov. 1991
compris les destructions.
Notes : munition encartouchée /
1. Certaines munitions, fixed ammunition
modifiées à cet effet, peuvent Munition dans laquelle la
servir à l'instruction, lors de douille est fixée à demeure au
cérémonies ou à d'autres projectile.
usages non opérationnels. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
2. En anglais usuel, le mot munition.
« munitions » au pluriel peut 01 mars 1973
désigner non seulement des
munitions, mais aussi des munition explosive non
armes et des matériels explosée / unexploded
militaires. explosive ordnance
Terme(s) connexe(s) : Munition explosive qui a été
explosifs et munitions ; lot de amorcée, munie d'un
munitions ; munition à agents détonateur, armée ou préparée
multiples ; munition à charge par un autre procédé pour être
séparée ; munition à douille mise en oeuvre, et qui a été
séparée ; munition chimique tirée, larguée, lancée, projetée,
binaire ; munition ou mise en place de manière à
encartouchée. constituer un danger pour les
02 mars 2009 opérations, les installations, le
personnel ou le matériel, et
munition à agents multiples / demeure non explosée, soit à
multi-agent munition cause d'un mauvais
Munition qui, une fois activée, fonctionnement ou d'un vice de
disperse deux ou plusieurs fabrication, ou pour toute autre
agents chimiques ou raison.
biologiques. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dépollution à des fins civiles.
munition ; munition chimique 29 mai 2002
binaire.
01 nov. 1991 munition factice / dummy
ammunition
munition à charge séparée / Munition totalement inerte qui
separate loading ammunition ressemble à une munition
Munition dans laquelle le réelle ou d'exercice, mais qui
projectile et la charge sont n'est conçue ni pour incorporer
introduits séparément dans le un matériau énergétique ou
canon. être utilisée en combinaison
Terme(s) connexe(s) : avec celui-ci ni pour être mise
munition. en œuvre dans ou par un
01 nov. 1968 système d'arme.
Notes :
munition à douille séparée / 1. Elle est utilisée pour des
semi-fixed ammunition activités telles que
munition semi-encartouchée l'assemblage, la manipulation,
Munition dans laquelle la l'instruction, l'entraînement, le
douille n'est pas fixée au calibrage ou la maintenance.
projectile d'une façon 2. Un code couleur est utilisé
permanente. pour différencier cette munition
Terme(s) connexe(s) : des autres types de munition.
munition. 05 sept. 2007
01 nov. 1968
munition semi-encartouchée
munition chimique binaire / Terme privilégié : munition à
binary chemical munition douille séparée.
Munition dans laquelle des
substances chimiques placées munition télécommandée /
dans des conteneurs séparés command-detonated
réagissent, une fois mélangées munition
ou combinées par le tir, le Munition dont l'explosion est
lancement ou un quelconque provoquée à distance, de
système d'amorçage, pour manière délibérée, par la
donner un agent chimique. personne qui en a le contrôle.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 oct. 2003
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nadir au sol / ground nadir En guerre des mines sur mer, une opération de coopération
Point au sol à la verticale du procédé de navigation consistant navale avec la marine
centre de perspective de l'objectif à se maintenir, au radar, à la marchande.
photographique. Sur une distance requise d'une ligne de Terme(s) connexe(s) :
photographie rigoureusement bouées dan. coopération navale avec la
verticale, il se confond avec le 01 nov. 1975 marine marchande ; marine
point principal. marchande; navire marchand.
01 mars 1973 navire à très grand tirant d’eau 02 mars 2007
/ very deep draught ship
nadir de l’appareil de prise de Navire dont le tirant d'eau en navire-piège / decoy ship
vue charge est égal ou supérieur à Navire camouflé en non-
Terme privilégié : nadir de la 13,72 mètres (45 pieds). combattant disposant
photographie. 01 déc. 1977 d'armements et d'autres
équipements de combat
nadir de la photographie / navire de commandement dissimulés, ainsi que de moyens
photo nadir amphibie / amphibious appropriés pour démasquer ses
nadir de l’appareil de prise de command ship armes rapidement.
vue Bâtiment de guerre depuis lequel 01 mars 1982
Point d'intersection avec le plan un commandant exerce le
du cliché d'une ligne verticale contrôle d'opérations amphibies. navire quittant / leaver
passant par le centre de 01 févr. 1973 navire quittant un convoi
perspective de l'objectif. (désuet)
01 sept. 1969 navire de commerce Navire marchand qui se sépare
Terme privilégié : navire d'un convoi pour faire route vers
nation nucléaire / nuclear marchand. une destination différente et qui
nation devient un navire isolé.
Puissance nucléaire, militaire ou navire marchand / merchant Terme(s) connexe(s) : convoi
civile. ship détaché ; section à détacher d'un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : puissance navire de commerce (toléré) convoi.
nucléaire. Tout navire à vocation 01 oct. 1978
01 avr. 1971 commerciale à l'exception des
engins fluviaux ou d'estuaire, ou navire quittant un convoi
navigabilité / airworthiness opérant exclusivement dans les Terme privilégié : navire quittant.
Capacité d’un aéronef ou d’un eaux portuaires.
autre équipement ou système Terme(s) connexe(s) : marine navire ralliant un convoi / joiner
aéroporté à être exploité en vol marchande ; navire marchand Navire marchand indépendant en
ou au sol, sans danger notable désigné ; point de coopération route pour rejoindre un convoi.
pour les équipages, les équipes pour la navigation commerciale ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : convoi
au sol, les passagers ou les seuil de compte rendu ; ralliant ; section ralliant un convoi.
tierces parties. supervision navale des navires 08 août 2008
MCASB, 5 août 2014 marchands.
01 oct. 1978 navire stationnaire océanique /
navigation aérienne tactique / ocean station ship
tactical air navigation navire marchand désigné / Bâtiment désigné pour opérer à
Système de navigation aérienne designated merchant ship l'intérieur d'une zone déterminée,
travaillant en ultra hautes Navire marchand bénéficiant d'un dans le but d'assurer diverses
fréquences, qui fournit une statut particulier pouvant lui fonctions telles que : recherche et
indication continue de gisement donner la priorité sur d'autres sauvetage, information
et de distance oblique par rapport navires dans des activités de météorologique, aide à la
à une station choisie. Le terme niveau supérieur de coopération navigation et certaines fonctions
est une abréviation du terme navale avec la marine marchande "transmissions".
anglais tactical air navigation et, lorsqu'il est placé sous la 01 mars 1973
(navigation aérienne tactique). supervision navale des navires
01 févr. 1974 marchands, l'oblige à respecter navire suiveur / shadower
les ordres militaires. Unité maritime observant et
navigation-grille / grid Terme(s) connexe(s) : maintenant un contact (parfois
navigation accompagnement ; coopération intermittent) avec un objectif. Ces
Technique de navigation utilisant navale avec la marine activités peuvent être ouvertes ou
des coordonnées par rapport à marchande; navire marchand ; camouflées.
une grille. supervision navale des navires Terme(s) connexe(s) : avion
Terme(s) connexe(s) : grille de marchands. suiveur ; bâtiment en marquage
navigation. 02 mars 2007 serré.
01 déc. 1974 01 févr. 1974
navire marchand participant /
navigation radar sur bouée dan participating merchant ship nécessité militaire / military
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Principe en vertu duquel un mesures électroniques, emploi


belligérant exerce le droit de volontaire de l'énergie niveau de référence / datum
prendre les mesures qui seraient électromagnétique pour level
nécessaires pour conduire à bien endommager de façon temporaire Surface à laquelle se réfèrent les
une opération militaire et qui ne ou permanente les dispositifs hauteurs et les profondeurs
seraient pas interdites par le droit ennemis qui dépendent portées sur une carte.
de la guerre. exclusivement du spectre Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude.
18 févr. 2015 électromagnétique. 01 mars 1973
20 nov. 1996
ne pas recharger / cease niveau des
loading neutralisation technique / approvisionnements / level of
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, technical neutralization supply
commandement utilisé pour Opération technique visant à Quantité d'approvisionnements ou
indiquer la suspension rendre un matériel provisoirement de matériels détenus normalement
d'introduction de cartouches dans inutilisable. ou par ordre particulier, en
l'arme. Terme(s) connexe(s) : prévision des besoins ultérieurs.
01 mars 1973 destruction1. 01 avr. 1973
04 oct. 2000
ne suis pas en mesure niveau de transition / transition
d’observer / cannot observe neutraliser / neutralize level
Terme utilisé par un observateur Empêcher le personnel ou le Niveau de vol le plus bas que l'on
placé dans l'impossibilité de matériel ennemi d'interférer avec puisse utiliser au-dessus de
régler un tir mais qui estime une opération particulière. l'altitude de transition.
néanmoins que l'objectif se 30 janv. 2012 Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude;
trouve effectivement à l'endroit altitude de transition.
indiqué et que son importance neutre / neutral 01 avr. 1971
justifie un tir non réglé et non En identification, désignation
observé. donnée à une piste, à un objet ou niveau opératif / operational
01 mars 1977 à une entité dont les level
caractéristiques, le Niveau auquel des opérations de
nettoyage / mopping up comportement, l'origine ou la grande envergure et des
Élimination des restes de la nationalité n'indiquent ni un appui campagnes sont planifiées,
résistance ennemie dans une ni une opposition aux forces conduites et soutenues en vue
zone encerclée ou isolée, ou au amies. d'atteindre des objectifs
travers de laquelle d'autres unités Terme(s) connexe(s) : ami ; stratégiques sur des théâtres ou
amies sont passées sans réduire hostile ; identification2 ; inconnu ; des zones d'opérations.
toute résistance active. suspect. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 mars 1973 01 oct. 2003 planification au niveau opératif ;
renseignement opérationnel ;
neutralisation / neutralization niveau de coordination / zone de responsabilité1,2 ; zone
En guerre des mines, une mine coordination level d'opérations interarmées.
est neutralisée quand, en altitude de coordination 15 janv. 2008
agissant de l'extérieur, on l'a (déconseillé)
rendue incapable d'exploser au Altitude ou hauteur utilisée pour niveau stratégique / strategic
passage d'un objectif, bien que établir les responsabilités liées au level
sa manipulation puisse encore contrôle de l’espace aérien dans Niveau auquel un pays ou un
être dangereuse. le but, essentiellement, d’éliminer groupe de pays fixe des objectifs
01 août 1976 les incompatibilités de trajectoires de sécurité à l'échelon national
entre les utilisateurs de l’espace ou multinational et déploie des
neutralisation des explosifs et aérien. ressources nationales,
munitions / explosive ordnance MCASB, 29 janv. 2013 notamment militaires, pour les
disposal atteindre.
neutralisation, enlèvement et niveau de conduite du tir / Terme(s) connexe(s) :
destruction des explosifs weapon control status renseignement stratégique.
(toléré) (FRA) Degré de liberté accordé à un 15 janv. 2008
NEM système d'armes désigné pour
NEDEX (toléré) (FRA) engager des objectifs dans un niveau tactique / tactical level
Ensemble des opérations environnement donné. Niveau auquel les activités, les
comprenant la détection, Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir libre ; tir batailles et les engagements sont
l'identification, l'évaluation sur prescrit ; tir restreint. planifiés et exécutés pour atteindre
place, la mise hors d'état de 26 août 2009 les objectifs militaires assignés
fonctionner, l'enlèvement et aux formations et unités tactiques.
l'élimination des munitions niveau de croisière / cruising Terme(s) connexe(s) :
explosives non explosées. level renseignement tactique.
30 janv. 2012 Niveau auquel un aéronef se 15 janv. 2008
maintient pendant une partie
neutralisation électronique / appréciable du vol. nom conventionnel / nickname
electronic neutralization Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude. Combinaison de deux mots brefs
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ou non, attribuer n'importe quelle nord vrai ou géographique / environnement et qui est entraîné
autorité compétente, dans un but true north par la montée de la boule de feu
de commodité ou de référence Direction joignant la position d'un produite par l'explosion de cette
mais non de protection de observateur au pôle nord arme.
l'information, à un événement, un géographique. Direction d'un 02 mars 2009
projet, une activité, un lieu, un méridien géographique
accident topographique ou un quelconque. numéro caractéristique / role
équipement. 01 avr. 1971 number
01 juil. 1980 Dans le domaine médical,
normalisation OTAN / NATO classement des organismes de
non contrasté / flat standardization traitement en fonction de leurs
En photographie, manque de Élaboration et mise en œuvre de différentes possibilités.
contraste. concepts, de doctrines, de 01 juil. 1985
01 mars 1977 procédures et de spécifications
afin de réaliser et maintenir la numéro de code OTAN / NATO
non-reconnaissance de compatibilité, l'interchangeabilité code number
frontière / boundary disclaimer ou la communité qui sont Lettre et numéro d'identification
Déclaration figurant sur une carte, nécessaires pour atteindre le attribués à un article répondant à
suivant laquelle le statut et/ou la niveau requis d'interopérabilité ou des spécifications, qui ont été
position des frontières pour optimiser l’utilisation des agréées par un accord de
internationales ou limites ressources, dans les domaines normalisation OTAN.
administratives ne sont pas des opérations, du matériel et de 01 mars 1982
forcément reconnus par le l'administration.
gouvernement de la nation Terme(s) connexe(s) : numéro de référence de
éditrice. communité ; compatibilité ; l’objectif / target number
01 mars 1973 interchangeabilité ; Numéro de référence donné à
interopérabilité. l'objectif par l'unité chargée de la
non vu / lost CS, 22 oct. 2010 direction du tir.
Terme utilisé en artillerie et en 01 janv. 1963
appui-feu naval par un norme de performance
observateur pour indiquer que les opérationnelle / operational numéro de référence de
coups tirés par une pièce n'ont pu performance standard mouillage / lay reference
être observés ni en portée ni en Norme de performance qu'un number
direction. individu ou une unité doit En guerre des mines sur mer,
01 févr. 1974 atteindre pour mener à bien une numéro attribué à chacune des
mission. mines par l'autorité opérationnelle
nord de la grille / grid north 01 oct. 2003 afin de disposer d'un moyen
Direction nord ou zéro indiquée simple d'y faire référence.
par les informations de référence noyau d’état-major de 01 nov. 1975
directionnelle données par une planification / core planning
grille. team numéro de sortie / sortie
01 mars 1973 Équipe chargée de la number
planification, de la coordination et référence de sortie
nord du compas / compass de la préparation détaillées d'un Numéro de référence qui identifie
north exercice. toutes les photographies prises
nord d’une boussole 26 août 2009 par tous les capteurs pendant
Direction (non corrigée) une même sortie de
qu'indique l'extrémité "nord" de nuage de base / base surge reconnaissance aérienne.
l'aiguille d'une boussole ou d'un Nuage qui se dégage du bas de 01 sept. 1969
compas. la colonne produite par
Terme(s) connexe(s) : nord l'explosion d'une arme nucléaire numéro-repère / chalk number
magnétique. sous la surface du sol ou de Numéro attribué à un chargement
01 mars 1973 l'eau. Dans les explosions sous- complet et à son moyen de
marines, le nuage de base est, transport.
nord d’une boussole en fait un nuage de gouttelettes Terme(s) connexe(s) : troupe
Terme privilégié : nord du liquides qui a la propriété de se numérotée.
compas. déplacer comme un fluide 01 mars 1973
homogène. Pour les explosions
nord magnétique / magnetic souterraines, le nuage de base
north est constitué de petites particules
Direction indiquée par la pointe solides, mais se comporte
attirée vers le nord d'une aiguille comme un fluide.
aimantée suspendue et 01 mars 1973
influencée seulement par le
champ magnétique terrestre. nuage nucléaire / nuclear cloud
Terme(s) connexe(s) : nord du Nuage de gaz chauds, de fumée,
compas. de poussières et d'autres
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objectif1 / objective intermediate objective informations nécessaires pour le


But clairement défini, réalisable et En guerre terrestre, zone ou point réglage du tir.
essentiel au plan du commandant, du terrain entre la ligne de départ Terme(s) connexe(s) : réglage
pour lequel une opération militaire et un objectif qui doit être saisi ou observé de tir ; télémétrie.
est menée ; ce but peut être la tenu. 01 août 1973
saisie d'un mouvement 01 févr. 1988
caractéristique du terrain, la obstacle / obstacle -obstruction
neutralisation d'une force ou d'une objectif non ponctuel / area Caractéristique naturelle ou
capacité adverse, ou encore la target anthropique qui entrave les
réalisation d'un résultat souhaité. Objectif consistant en une zone mouvements de véhicules, de
06 janv. 2006 plutôt qu'en un simple point. personnel ou de formations, ou qui
01 févr. 1973 constitue un danger pour ceux-ci.
objectif2 / target1 Note : en anglais, « obstacle » est
cible objectif ponctuel / point target privilégié dans le milieu terrestre et
Objet d'une action spécifique, dont Objectif qui exige une grande « obstruction », dans les milieux
la capture, l'exploitation, la précision dans le tir ou le aérien et aquatique.
neutralisation ou la destruction par bombardement. Exemples : Un bâtiment élevé à
des forces militaires est planifiée ; 01 avr. 1974 proximité d'une trajectoire de vol ;
cet objet peut être notamment une un récif ; un iceberg ; un champ de
zone géographique, un complexe, objectif prévu / planned target mines ; un marais.
une installation, une force, des En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, 16 avr. 2010
équipements, un individu, un objectif sur lequel le tir est
groupe ou un système. préparé à l'avance. obstructeur / obstructor
Terme(s) connexe(s) : objectif1 01 août 1976 En guerre des mines sur mer,
06 janv. 2006 engin mouillé dont le seul but est
observateur aérien / air d'engager ou d'endommager les
objectif3 / target2 observer dragues mécaniques.
cible Individu dont la mission 01 mars 1977
Pays, zone, installation, essentielle est d'observer ou de
organisme ou individu contre prendre des photographies à obus à éjection par le culot /
lesquels des activités de partir d'un aéronef afin de régler base ejection shell
renseignement sont dirigées. le feu de l'artillerie ou d'obtenir Type d'obus dont le chargement
06 janv. 2006 des renseignements. est éjecté par le culot.
01 févr. 1973 01 mars 1973
objectif4 / target3
En artillerie, zone désignée et observateur avancé / forward occupation d’une position /
numérotée pour un tir ultérieur. observer occupation of position
06 janv. 2006 Observateur mis en place auprès Occupation et organisation
des troupes de l'avant capable de appropriées d'une position devant
objectif à battre à l’horaire demander et de régler les tirs être utilisée comme position de
Terme privilégié : tir à l'horaire. d'appui et de transmettre les combat.
informations du champ de 01 mars 1973
objectif à haut rendement / bataille.
high pay-off target 01 mars 1981 officier chargé de la mise sur
Objectif d'importance présentant pied de l’exercice / officer
un intérêt pour un adversaire, dont observation du tir / spotting scheduling the exercise
la destruction, l'endommagement Procédé de détermination à vue L'officier qui, originellement,
ou la neutralisation peut entraîner ou par moyens électroniques des organise l'exercice et donne l'ordre
un avantage disproportionné pour écarts en portée et en direction d'exécution. Cet officier donne les
les forces amies. d'un tir d'artillerie ou d'un tir de directives générales, incluant la
08 Aug 2008 pièces de marine par rapport à désignation géographique, la
l'axe (la ligne) d'observation, dans distribution des forces et les
objectif à la demande le but de fournir les instructions nécessaires à la
Terme privilégié : tir à la renseignements nécessaires au coordination de l'exercice. Il
demande. réglage ou à l'analyse désigne les divers officiers
(dépouillement) du tir. directeurs.
objectif inopiné / target of 01 août 1976 01 mars 1973
opportunity
Objectif justiciable d'un tir observatoire officier chargé du contrôle des
terrestre, naval ou aérien se Terme privilégié : poste mouvements / movement
révélant en cours d'opérations et d'observation. control officer
sur lequel aucun tir n'avait été Officier appartenant à un
prévu. observer / spot1 organisme de contrôle des
01 mars 1973 Déterminer par l'observation les mouvements et qui a la
écarts de tirs par rapport à responsabilité d'exercer le
objectif intermédiaire / l'objectif pour obtenir les contrôle effectif des mouvements
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militaires quels que soient leurs situation aérienne dans un shadow


modes de transport. espace aérien attribué. Différence de contraste de
01 juil. 1970 01 janv. 1983 l'analyseur infrarouge à balayage
provoquée par un gradient
officier de liaison Air / air liaison officier directeur de l’exercice / thermique qui persiste du fait de
officer officer conducting the exercise l'ombre d'un objet que l'on a
Officier appartenant à une unité Officier responsable de la déplacé.
tactique de l'armée de l'air ou de direction de l'exercice pour la 01 déc. 1976
l'aéronautique navale détaché partie qui lui est attribuée, des
auprès d'une unité ou formation points de vue des trois partis onde de choc / shock wave
terrestre ou navale en qualité de orange, bleu et pourpre. Cet Ébranlement créé dans un milieu
conseiller en matière d'opérations officier donne les instructions par l'établissement brutal et
aériennes tactiques. supplémentaires nécessaires. Il instantané d'une surpression à la
Terme(s) connexe(s) : officier de peut en outre exercer un suite d'une explosion aérienne,
liaison de l'armée de terre. commandement dans l'exercice. sous-marine ou souterraine, et
01 nov. 1975 01 nov. 1983 qui s'y propage d'une manière
continue.
officier de liaison de l’armée de officier exerçant le Terme(s) connexe(s) : diffraction
terre / ground liaison officer commandement tactique / de l'onde de souffle ; onde de
officier de liaison Terre (toléré) officer in tactical command souffle.
Officier ayant reçu une formation En usage maritime, officier présent 01 juil. 1980
particulière relative à la le plus ancien, capable d'exercer
reconnaissance aérienne et/ou le commandement, ou officier à onde de souffle / blast wave
aux activités liées à l'appui qui il a délégué le commandement Onde produite par l'expansion
aérien. Ces officiers font tactique. rapide dans l'atmosphère de gaz
normalement partie d'équipes 22 janv. 2010 à très haute température à la
placées sous le contrôle du suite d'une explosion. L'onde de
commandement terrestre officier régulateur des souffle est au départ une onde de
approprié en vue d'assurer la évacuations sanitaires choc qui dégénère en onde
liaison avec les unités aériennes aériennes / aeromedical acoustique.
et navales participant à des evacuation coordinating officer Terme(s) connexe(s) : diffraction
exercices ou des opérations. Officier d'une formation sanitaire de l'onde de souffle ; onde de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : officier de de départ, de transit ou de choc.
liaison "air". destination qui coordonne les 01 oct. 1992
01 mars 1973 évacuations aériennes de cette
formation. onduleur / inverter
officier de liaison des forces 10 juin 2003 En électrotechnique, appareil
aéroportées / airborne force permettant de transformer un
liaison officer officier responsable des courant continu en courant
Officier qui est le représentant opérations d’évacuations alternatif.
des unités aéroportées et qui sanitaires aériennes / Terme(s) connexe(s) :
travaille avec l'armée de l'air sur aeromedical evacuation redresseur.
les aérodromes utilisés pour les 01 juil. 1983
operations officer
opérations aéroportées. Officier appartenant à une force
01 févr. 1973 opération / operation
ou à un commandement de
transport aérien. Il est Série d’actions coordonnées
officier de liaison de transport responsable de la préparation et ayant un but défini.
par air / air transport liaison de la direction des évacuations Notes :
officer sanitaires, du contrôle des 1. les opérations de l’OTAN sont
Officier détaché à une unité ou à opérations d'évacuations militaires.
un état-major pour assumer des sanitaires en cours (maintien des 2. les opérations de l’OTAN
fonctions de liaison concernant le liaisons, fonctionnement du contribuent à une approche plus
transport par air. centre de contrôle) et de la large incluant des actions non
01 févr. 1973 coordination des mouvements militaires.
entre les personnes à évacuer et MCJSB, 10 avr. 2014
officier d’embarquement de les aéronefs prévus pour leur
l’unité / unit emplaning officer évacuation. opération aérienne antisurface
En transport aérien, représentant 01 févr. 1973 / antisurface air operation
de l'unité transportée responsable Opération aérienne conduite dans
de l'organisation du déplacement officier responsable d’une un espace aéromaritime contre
de cette unité. phase de l’exercice / officer des forces ennemies de surface.
09 janv. 1996 01 mars 1982
conducting the serial
Officier désigné pour exercer un
officier de surveillance opération aérienne de soutien
contrôle tactique sur des unités
aérienne / air surveillance participant à une phase logistique / air logistic support
officer particulière d'un exercice. operation
Responsable de la coordination 01 sept. 1974 Opération aérienne, à l'exclusion
et de la tenue à jour d'une des opérations aéroportées,
représentation précise de la ombre thermique / thermal menée à l'intérieur d'un théâtre

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d'opérations, en vue de mettre en Mise en oeuvre d'agents operation


place ou de récupérer du anticultures dans les opérations Terme collectif utilisé seulement
personnel, du matériel et du militaires, en vue de détruire les quand on se réfère à une
ravitaillement. sources de certains aliments ou opération comportant l'emploi
04 oct. 2000 les cultures industrielles de combiné d'armes nucléaires,
l'ennemi. chimiques et biologiques.
opération aérienne tactique / 01 févr. 1973 01 mars 1973
tactical air operation
Emploi de la puissance aérienne, opération autonome / opération clandestine /
en coordination avec les forces autonomous operation clandestine operation
terrestres ou navales, en vue : Opération d'une unité au cours de opération discrète (déconseillé)
a. d'obtenir et de conserver la laquelle le commandant d'unité Opération planifiée ou menée de
supériorité aérienne ; assure l'entière responsabilité du façon à en assurer le secret ou la
b. d'empêcher les forces ennemies contrôle des armes et de la prise dissimulation.
de faire mouvement vers et dans à partie d'objectifs ennemis. Ce 30 janv. 2012
la zone de combat, de rechercher mode d'opération peut, ou bien
et de détruire ces forces et leurs être ordonné par l'autorité opération couverte / covert
installations de soutien ; supérieure, ou bien être la operation
c. d'aider, par des opérations conséquence de la perte de tous opération secrète (déconseillé)
multinationales ou interarmées, les les moyens de liaison. Opération planifiée et menée de
forces terrestres ou navales à 01 févr. 1973 façon à dissimuler l'identité de
atteindre leurs objectifs. son exécutant ou à nier de
04 oct. 2000 opération avant l’assaut / pre- manière crédible sa participation.
assault operation 30 janv. 2012
opération aéromobile / En opérations amphibies,
airmobile operation opération précédant l'assaut. Elle opération de contreminage /
Opération dans laquelle des comprend, entre autres, la countermine operation
unités combattantes et leur reconnaissance, les opérations de En guerre des mines terrestre,
équipement effectuent un lutte contre les mines, l'appui-feu opération visant à réduire ou à
mouvement en aéronef sur le naval, le bombardement aérien, éliminer les effets des mines ou
champ de bataille pour être les démolitions sous-marines et la des champs de mines.
engagées dans un combat destruction des obstacles sur les Terme(s) connexe(s) : dépollution
terrestre. plages. à des fins civiles ; vérification de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : opération 01 oct. 2001 dépollution.
héliportée. 29 mai 2002
01 nov. 1992 opération biologique /
biological operation opération défensive contre le
opération aéroportée / airborne guerre biologique potentiel aérien / defensive
operation Emploi délibéré d'agents counter-air operation
Opération impliquant la mise à biologiques en vue de provoquer Mesures de défense active et
terre dans une "zone d'objectif" maladies ou décès parmi les passive conçues pour détecter,
de forces d'assaut et de leur êtres humains et les animaux, de identifier, intercepter et détruire
soutien logistique par moyens détruire la végétation ou de ou rendre inopérantes les forces
aériens. détériorer certains matériels. qui tentent d'attaquer ou de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : Désigne aussi les mesures de pénétrer l'espace aérien ami.
aéroporté1 ; unité défense contre l'emploi de tels Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense
aérotransportable. agents. aérienne active ; défense
01 févr. 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent aérienne ; défense aérienne
biologique. passive ; maîtrise de l'air ;
opération amphibie / 01 mars 1973 opération de supériorité
amphibious operation aérienne ; opération offensive
Opération militaire lancée à partir opération chimique / chemical contre le potentiel aérien ;
de la mer par une force maritime operation supériorité aérienne.
et de débarquement embarquée guerre chimique 20 juin 2006
sur des bâtiments ou engins, dont Emploi délibéré d'agents
l'objectif principal est la projection chimiques en vue de tuer, blesser opération de défoliation /
tactique de cette force de ou diminuer l'efficacité des defoliant operation
débarquement dans un hommes ou des animaux pendant Mise en oeuvre d'agents
environnement dont la nature peut un certain temps et d'empêcher défoliants sur des zones de
varier de l'absence d'opposition à ou de rendre plus difficile végétation afin d'appuyer des
l'hostilité. l'utilisation des matériels, des opérations militaires.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : assaut installations ou du sol. Défense 01 mars 1973
amphibie ; démonstration contre un tel emploi d'agents
amphibie ; raid amphibie ; repli chimiques. opération de harcèlement
amphibie. 01 août 1979
Terme privilégié : opération
14 oct. 2002
d'interdiction.
opération chimique, biologique
opération anticultures / et nucléaire / chemical, opération de renforcement de
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operation une interdiction de mouvements multinationale / multinational
Positionnement d'un navire ou par voie maritime de personnes, joint operation
d'un aéronef de lutte anti-sous- de produits ou de matériels Opération menée par des forces
marine, entre l'écran et l'élément spécifiés dans une zone de plusieurs pays, à laquelle
principal, afin de renforcer la géographique définie. participent des éléments d'au
défense anti-sous-marine dans 6 janv. 2006 moins deux armées.
l'axe de progression de la Terme(s) connexe(s) :
formation. opération d’intruder / intruder interarmées ; multinational.
Note : ce navire ou cet aéronef est operation 31 août 2012
considéré comme faisant partie de Opération offensive, de jour ou de
l'écran anti-sous-marin. nuit, au-dessus du territoire opération manifeste / overt
Terme(s) connexe(s) : procédure ennemi, ayant pour objet principal operation
de parachèvement du déminage. de détruire les avions ennemis à Opération menée ouvertement,
04 oct. 2000 proximité de leurs bases. sans dissimulation.
01 avr. 1973 30 Jan 2012
opération de soutien anti-sous-
marin / antisubmarine support opération expéditionnaire / opération maritime / maritime
operation expeditionary operation operation
Opération menée par une force Projection de puissance militaire Opération effectuée par des
anti-sous-marine dans une zone dans une zone opérationnelle forces de surface, sous-marines
proche d'une force ou d'un éloignée sur des lignes de ou aériennes, pour obtenir ou
convoi, dans des zones communication étendues en vue exploiter le contrôle des mers ou
traversées par la force ou le d'atteindre un objectif précis. pour l'interdire à l'ennemi.
convoi, ou pour la défense de 07 juil. 2003 01 mars 1973
zones géographiques. Les
opérations de soutien peuvent opération héliportée / opération maritime de guidage
être soit totalement coordonnées helicopterborne operation / lead-through operation
avec celles de la force ou du Opération dans laquelle des Opération au cours de laquelle un
convoi, soit indépendantes et hélicoptères interviennent en bâtiment-guide mène d'autres
seulement coordonnées dans la soutien d'une unité ou d'une bâtiments de surface ou des sous-
mesure où elles fournissent des organisation pour effectuer le marins dans leur passage à
renseignements et informations mouvement de troupes, travers des chenaux établis dans
opérationnels. d'approvisionnements ou une zone minée.
01 févr. 1973 d'équipements. 26 août 2009
Terme(s) connexe(s) : opération
opération de supériorité aéromobile. opération multinationale /
aérienne / counter-air operation 20 nov. 1996 multinational operation
Opération aérienne dirigée contre Opération menée par des forces
le potentiel aérien offensif ou opération humanitaire / appartenant à plusieurs pays, qui
défensif ennemi en vue d'obtenir humanitarian operation agissent en commun.
ou de conserver le degré opération de secours 31 août 2012
souhaité de supériorité aérienne. humanitaire
01 août 1979 Opération spécifiquement opération offensive contre le
destinée à alléger les souffrances potentiel aérien / offensive
opération d’évacuation de non- humaines dans une zone où les counter-air operation
combattants / non-combatant acteurs civils normalement Opération conduite en vue de
evacuation operation responsables de telles activités détruire, désorganiser ou limiter
Opération visant à relocaliser dans ne sont pas en mesure d'apporter la puissance aérienne ennemie,
un endroit sûr des non- un soutien suffisant à une aussi près que possible de ses
combattants désignés qui sont population ou ne sont pas bases.
menacés dans un pays étranger. disposés à le faire. 01 mars 1982
14 oct. 2002 30 janv. 2012
opération psychologique /
opération discrète (déconseillé) opération interarmées interalliée psychological operation
Terme privilégié : opération / Allied joint operation opération militaire d’influence
clandestine Opération menée par des forces (toléré)
de plusieurs pays membres de
OMI
opération d’interdiction / area l'OTAN, à laquelle participent des
Activités planifiées ayant recours à
interdiction operation éléments de plusieurs armées.
des méthodes de communication
opération de harcèlement Terme(s) connexe(s) :
et d’autres moyens, dirigées vers
Opération visant à empêcher ou à interarmées.
des audiences approuvées, visant
gêner les opérations ennemies 16 juil. 1999
à influencer les perceptions, les
dans une zone déterminée. attitudes et les comportements et
13 déc. 1999 ayant une incidence sur la
réalisation d’objectifs politiques et
opération d’interdiction militaires.
maritime / maritime interdiction 31 janv. 2013
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opération radiologique / opérations de zone / area


radiological operation operations ordre de bataille
Emploi de matériels radioactifs ou En terme maritime, opérations électronique / electronic order
d'appareils produisant des conduites dans une zone of battle
radiations afin de causer des géographique et non liées à la ODBE
pertes ou de restreindre protection d'une force Liste des émetteurs utilisés par
l'utilisation du terrain. Comprend déterminée. une force ou dans un scénario,
également l'emploi intentionnel 01 août 1979 qui comporte des informations
de retombées radioactives particulières sur les
d'armes nucléaires. opérations spéciales / special caractéristiques
01 nov. 1968 operations électromagnétiques, les
Activités militaires menées par paramètres, les emplacements et
opérations d’appui / supporting des forces spécialement les plateformes de ces émetteurs.
operations désignées, organisées, 01 oct. 2003
En opérations amphibies, sélectionnées, entraînées et
opérations conduites par des équipées, utilisant des techniques ordre de décollage immédiat /
forces n'appartenant pas à la et des modes d'action non aircraft scrambling
force opérationnelle amphibie. conventionnels. Ordre de décollage immédiat
Prescrites par l'autorité 30 janv. 2012 d'avions en alerte au sol.
supérieure sur demande du 01 févr. 1973
commandant de la force opérations ultérieures de lutte
opérationnelle amphibie, elles contre les mines / follow-on ordre de déplacement / order to
sont normalement conduites hors mine countermeasures move
de la zone dont celui-ci est Opérations de lutte contre les Ordre donné par un commandant
responsable au moment de leur mines effectuées après le pour exécuter un mouvement.
exécution. débarquement amphibie initial, Terme(s) connexe(s) : délai de
01 mars 1982 pendant la phase d'assaut préparation ; ordre de
amphibie et les phases mouvement ; ordre d'opération ;
opérations de transport aérien / postérieures afin d'agrandir les ordre préparatoire ; préavis de
air transport operations zones déminées lors des mouvement ; tableau des
Terme(s) connexe(s) : opérations opérations de lutte contre les mouvements et transports.
de transport aérien stratégique ; mines menées avant l'assaut. 06 janv. 2006
opérations de transport aérien 01 oct. 2001
tactique. ordre d’embarquement /
01 févr. 1973 optoélectronique / electro- embarkation order
optics Ordre précisant les dates, heures,
opérations de transport aérien Technologie englobant des itinéraires d'accès, méthodes de
stratégique / strategic air composants, appareils et mise en place et moyens de
transport operations systèmes susceptibles de transport jusqu'à bord d'un navire
Mouvement par air de personnel provoquer une interaction entre ou aéronef, des troupes et de leur
et de matériel effectué entre l'état électromagnétique (optique) équipement.
différents théâtres. On distingue : et l'état électrique (électronique). Terme(s) connexe(s) : tableau
a. la mission régulière ; 01 nov. 1986 des mouvements et transports.
b. la mission à la demande ; 01 mars 1979
c. le soutien logistique ; ordre / order
d. l'évacuation sanitaire. Communication écrite, orale ou ordre de mission-type /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : opérations par signal, des instructions d'un mission-type order
de transport aérien ; opérations supérieur à un subordonné. Ordre transmis à une unité
de transport aérien tactique. 01 mars 1973 subordonnée qui indique la
01 sept. 1969 mission à accomplir sans préciser
ordre administratif / la manière de l'accomplir.
opérations de transport aérien administrative order 30 janv. 2012
tactique / tactical air transport Ordre traitant de la circulation, du
operations ravitaillement, de la maintenance, ordre de mouvement /
Mouvement par air de personnel de l'évacuation, du personnel et movement order
et de matériel sur un théâtre. On d'autres détails administratifs. Ordre donné par un commandant
distingue : 13 déc. 1999 définissant les modalités du
a. les opérations aéroportées : déplacement d'une unité, de
(1) parachutage d'assaut ordre d’avertissement personnel ou de matériel.
(2) l'héliportage d'assaut Terme privilégié : ordre Terme(s) connexe(s) : ordre de
(3) l'atterrissage d'assaut ; préparatoire. déplacement ; délai de
b. le soutien logistique ; préparation ; ordre d'opération ;
c. le transport à la demande ; ordre de bataille / order of ordre préparatoire ; préavis de
d. l'évacuation sanitaire. battle mouvement ; tableau des
Terme(s) connexe(s) : opérations Identification, effectifs, structure mouvements et transports.
de transport aérien ; opérations de commandement et disposition 06 janv. 2006
de transport aérien stratégique. du personnel, des unités et des
01 nov. 1968 matériels d'une force militaire. ordre d’opération / operation
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forme généralement conforme à personnel et de fret sur les lignes dans le but d'accomplir une série
un cadre défini, donnée par un de communication. d'activités, notamment des
commandant militaire aux Terme(s) connexe(s) : projets de développement ou la
commandants subordonnés en mouvements et transports. promotion d'une cause donnée,
vue de coordonner l'exécution 01 nov. 1994 et structurée à l'échelon local,
d'une opération. national, régional ou international.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ordre de organisation d’une position Notes :
déplacement ; ordre de conquise / consolidation of 1. Une organisation non
mouvement ; plan d'opération. position gouvernementale ne possède pas
01 mars 1973 Organisation et renforcement nécessairement de statut officiel
d'une position nouvellement et son existence ou ses activités
ordre permanent / standing conquise afin de pouvoir l'utiliser ne sont pas nécessairement
order contre l'ennemi. couvertes par un mandat.
Ordre diffusé qui demeure en 01 mars 1973 2. L'OTAN peut ou non, selon le
vigueur jusqu'à ce qu'il ait été cas, soutenir une organisation
éventuellement modifié ou organisation du terrain / non gouvernementale donnée ou
abrogé. organization of the ground coopérer avec celle-ci.
01 nov. 1968 Amélioration d'une position Terme(s) connexe(s) :
défensive par renforcement des coopération civilo-militaire ;
ordre préparatoire / warning défenses naturelles du terrain et organisation internationale.
order par l'affectation des troupes s'y 26 août 2009
ordre d’avertissement trouvant à des points bien définis.
Notice préalable à l'envoi d'un 01 mars 1973 organisation sécurité / damage
ordre à venir ou à une action à control
entreprendre. organisation internationale / Dans la marine : ensemble des
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ordre de international organization dispositions prises à bord d'un
déplacement ; ordre de OI bâtiment pour maintenir et rétablir
mouvement ; préavis de Organisation l'intégrité de l'étanchéité, la
mouvement. intergouvernementale, régionale stabilité, les possibilités
01 oct. 2003 ou mondiale, régie par le droit manoeuvrières et la puissance
international et créée par un offensive pour contrôler la bande
ordre simplifié / fragmentary groupe d'États, qui possède, en et l'assiette ; pour effectuer
order vertu d'un accord international, rapidement des réparations
Ordre d'opération diffusé sous quelle qu'en soit la nature, une matérielles ; pour limiter
forme abrégée, selon les besoins, personnalité juridique l'extension des incendies et
dans lequel il n'est pas internationale lui conférant des assurer une protection efficace
nécessaire de répéter les droits et obligations propres, dans contre ce danger ; pour limiter la
informations données dans l'ordre le but d'assurer une fonction diffusion des agents toxiques,
d'opération de base. Il peut être donnée et de poursuivre des assurer la décontamination et
diffusé totalement ou objectifs communs. une protection efficace et pour
partiellement. Note : à titre d'exception, bien assurer les soins aux blessés.
01 mars 1991 qu'il s'agisse d'une organisation Terme(s) connexe(s) :
non gouvernementale établie en organisation de sécurité d'une
organique / organic vertu du Code civil suisse, le zone.
Faisant partie intégrante d'une Comité international de la 01 mars 1973
entité militaire. Croix-Rouge est mandaté par la
18 févr. 2015 communauté internationale des organisme / establishment
États et il est fondé sur le droit Ensemble comprenant à la fois
organisation de sécurité d’une international, en particulier sur les du personnel, du matériel et de
zone / area damage control Conventions de Genève, possède l’infrastructure organisé pour
Ensemble de mesures prises une personnalité juridique fonctionner comme une entité
avant, pendant ou après une internationale ou un statut propre opérationnelle
action ennemie ou des calamités et jouit de certains privilèges et 18 févr. 2015
naturelles ou des désastres immunités pour
causés par l'homme, afin de l'accomplissement de son mandat organisme de renseignement /
réduire les probabilités de dégâts humanitaire. agency
et d'en minimiser les Terme(s) connexe(s) : En matière de renseignement,
conséquences. coopération civilo-militaire. organe ou organisation engagé(e)
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 08 août 2008 dans la recherche ou
organisation sécurité. l'exploitation des renseignements
01 févr. 1973 organisation non bruts.
gouvernementale / Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent ;
organisation des mouvements non-governmental organization cycle du renseignement ; source.
et transports / movement ONG MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014
control2 Organisation bénévole à
caractère privé et à but non organisme militaire de l’OTAN /
Organisme chargé de la
préparation, des mesures lucratif, indépendante de toute NATO military body
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militaire international couvert par d'une route dégagée à travers un détruit.


les articles 1(b), 1(c) et 14 du obstacle ou une fortification, toute 01 nov. 1992
Protocole sur le statut des l'opération étant planifiée et
quartiers généraux militaires exécutée systématiquement. ouvrage miné / charged
internationaux créés en vertu du 01 janv. 1991 demolition target
Traité de Ouvrage à détruire dont les
I'Atlantique Nord (dit Protocole de ouverture de brèche rapide / charges ont été mises en place et
Paris). hasty breaching sont à l'état de préparation soit
26 août 2009 Aménagement rapide d'un non amorcé (stade 1), soit
passage à travers un champ de amorcé (stade 2).
orientation1 / attitude1 mines, une barrière ou une Terme(s) connexe(s) : état de
Position d'un corps telle qu'elle fortification à l'aide de moyens préparation amorcé (stade 2) ;
est déterminée par l'inclinaison appropriés. état de préparation non amorcé
de ses différents axes par rapport 01 juil. 1980 (stade 1).
au système de référence. Sauf 01 oct. 1992
indication contraire, ce système ouverture d’un champ de mines
est lié à la terre. / minefield breaching
01 janv. 1983 En guerre des mines sur terre,
déminage d'un itinéraire dans un
orientation2 / attitude2 environnement tactique.
Relèvement grille (mer, air) ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : passage à
gisement (terre) du grand axe travers un champ de mines.
d'un objectif. 01 juil. 1988
01 janv. 1983
ouvrage à destruction
orientation3 / direction2 préliminaire / preliminary
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du demolition target
renseignement. Ouvrage, autre qu'un ouvrage à
01 janv. 1983 destruction réservée dont la
destruction est prévue et peut
orthodromie / great circle route être mise en oeuvre
Route constituée par le plus petit immédiatement après
des 2 arcs du grand cercle l'achèvement des travaux
joignant 2 points de la surface de préparatoires à condition que
la terre. l'autorisation soit déjà obtenue.
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : ouvrage à
destruction réservée.
orthorectification / 01 mars 1982
orthorectification
En photogrammétrie, procédé qui ouvrage à destruction préparée
consiste à supprimer de l'image / uncharged demolition target
toutes les déformations Ouvrage à détruire dont les
géométriques liées à l'inclinaison charges, calculées, ont été
latérale du capteur et au relief du préparées et stockées en un
terrain et à projeter l'image endroit sûr et pour lesquelles les
obtenue dans un système de consignes de mise en oeuvre ont
projection cartographique. été établies.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : image Terme(s) connexe(s) :
géocodée ; projection ; destruction1.
redressement. 01 juil. 1993
14 oct. 2002
ouvrage à destruction réservée
OTAN sur étagère / NATO off- / reserved demolition target
the-shelf Ouvrage dont la destruction doit
Se dit d'un produit développé être décidée à un échelon donné
pour un organisme de l'OTAN et de commandement en raison de
mis à disposition pour une son importance tactique ou
utilisation autorisée, normalement stratégique, ou de l'importance de
sans modification. l'ouvrage lui-même, ou encore
Termes connexes : commercial parce que la destruction doit être
sur étagère ; gouvernemental sur exécutée devant l'ennemi.
étagère. Terme(s) connexe(s) : ouvrage à
26 août 2014 destruction préliminaire.
01 juil. 1972
ouverture de brèche préparée /
deliberate breaching ouvrage à détruire / demolition
En guerre terrestre, target
aménagement d'un passage à Ouvrage d'un intérêt militaire
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paillettes / chaff En photographie, déplacement


Rubans de clinquant, de fil apparent de la position d'un objet passage de bombardement /
métallique ou de fibre de verre par rapport à un point de repère, bombing run
métallisée, de longueur phénomène résultant du En bombardement aérien, partie
correspondant à une fréquence déplacement du point du vol qui commence
donnée, destinés à réfléchir d'observation. normalement à partir d'un point
l'énergie électromagnétique, 01 juil. 1970 initial, avec l'approche vers
habituellement largués par avion, l'objectif, comprend l'acquisition
ou dispersés au moyen d'obus ou parallaxe fausse / false parallax d'objectif et se termine
de roquettes, pour servir de Dans un examen stéréoscopique, normalement au point de largage
contre-mesure radar. déplacement vertical apparent de l'arme.
01 mars 1981 d'un objet, dû soit au mouvement 01 nov. 1983
de cet objet, soit au changement
palette / pallet de point de vue. passage de lignes / passage of
Support plat destiné à rassembler 01 mars 1981 lines
des colis ou à manipuler un Opération par laquelle une force
ensemble, en formant une unité parallèle de référence / se déplace vers l'avant ou vers
de charge pour la manutention, le standard parallel l'arrière à travers les positions de
transport et le stockage par Parallèle d'une carte le long de combat d'une autre force pour
moyens mécaniques. laquelle l'échelle est exactement engager ou rompre le contact
01 sept. 1971 celle indiquée pour la carte. avec l'ennemi.
01 juin 1981 01 nov. 1985
palette d’aéronef / aircraft flat
pallet par deux / two-up passage de prise de vues / run1
Plateau renforcé capable de Formation avec deux éléments de En reconnaissance aérienne,
supporter et de maintenir une front, le reste venant derrière. partie du vol pendant laquelle des
charge déterminée. Il est 01 mai 1963 enregistrements sont effectués.
spécifiquement conçu pour 01 août 1982
l'arrimage dans un aéronef. par le travers / abeam
Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge Gisement voisin de 090° ou 270°. passif / passive
palettisée. C'est-à-dire : direction En surveillance, adjectif
01 févr. 1973 sensiblement perpendiculaire à s'appliquant à des actions ou
l'axe longitudinal d'un élément équipements n'exigeant pas
panneau / marking panel mobile. d'émission d'énergie détectable.
Tout matériau utilisé pour des 01 févr. 1973 01 déc. 1976
communications visuelles,
généralement entre unités amies. passage / run2 patrouille / patrol
Terme(s) connexe(s) : code de Parcours d'une bande par une Élément de forces terrestres,
panneaux. combinaison dragueur-drague ou navales ou aériennes, envoyé
01 mars 1973 un chasseur de mines en dans le but de recueillir des
opération. Terme pouvant aussi informations ou d'effectuer une
panneau de signalisation / s'appliquer à un parcours effectué mission de destruction, de
regulatory sign par une formation de dragueurs. harcèlement, de nettoyage ou de
Panneau utilisé pour régulariser 01 août 1982 sécurité.
et contrôler la circulation routière. Terme(s) connexe(s) : patrouille
01 nov. 1968 passage à gué / wading aérienne de combat ; patrouille
crossing de combat ; patrouille de
parachutage / paradrop Terme(s) connexe(s) : aptitude à reconnaissance ; patrouille du
Mise à terre de personnel ou de franchir un gué peu profond ; large ; patrouille en attente.
matériels à partir d'un aéronef en aptitude à franchir un gué 01 sept. 2003
vol avec emploi de parachutes. profond.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéroporté1. 01 avr. 1971 patrouille aérienne de combat /
01 juil. 1970 combat air patrol
passage à travers un champ de Patrouille aérienne assurée au-
parachute extracteur / mines/ minefield lane dessus d'une zone d'objectifs, de
extraction parachute En guerre des mines terrestre, la force protégée, du secteur
Parachute auxiliaire utilisé pour passage balisé, non miné ou critique d'une zone de combat, ou
désarrimer et sortir une cargaison déminé, libre d'obstacles, dans une zone de défense
d'un aéronef, ou pour déployer un traversant un champ de mines, et aérienne, dans le but
ou plusieurs parachutes de non exposé directement aux effets d'intercepter ou de détruire les
charge. de ces dernières. aéronefs ennemis avant qu'ils
Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage par Terme(s) connexe(s) : marqueur n'atteignent leurs objectifs.
extraction. de cheminement ; marqueur Terme(s) connexe(s) : patrouille ;
04 oct. 2000 d'extrémité de couloir ; repère patrouille de combat ; patrouille
d'extrémité de rangée double ; de reconnaissance ; zone de
parallaxe / parallax ouverture d'un champ de mines. défense aérienne ; zone de
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04 oct. 2000 combat nécessaire pour passer à période d’insensibilisation


l'étape suivante de l'opération. après avance / intercount
patrouille de combat / combat 30 janv. 2012 dormant period
patrol En guerre des mines sur mer,
Pour les forces terrestres, unité pays contributeur / contributing temps s'écoulant entre le
tactique détachée de la formation nation déclenchement d'un compteur de
principale et chargée d'une Pays qui prend part à une navires et le moment où il est prêt
mission propre de combat ; opération, un programme ou une à recevoir une nouvelle influence.
détachement qui a reçu pour autre activité de l'OTAN requérant 01 août 1976
mission de protéger le front, un le paiement d'une contribution
flanc ou l'arrière de la formation, préalablement convenue, soit en période d’insensibilisation
au besoin en combattant. argent, soit en biens ou encore entre impulsions / inter-look
Terme(s) connexe(s) : patrouille ; en services. dormant period
patrouille aérienne de combat ; 31 août 2012 Pour une mine à plusieurs
patrouille de reconnaissance. impulsions, laps de temps suivant
01 mars 1982 pays fournissant des renforts / chaque impulsion pendant lequel
reinforcing nation la mise de feu ne peut enregistrer
patrouille de reconnaissance / Pays de l'OTAN qui enverra des une autre impulsion.
reconnaissance patrol forces de renfort à un 01 déc. 1976
Patrouille chargée d'obtenir du commandement de l'OTAN.
renseignement tactique de 01 nov. 1986 période radioactive / half-life
préférence à l'insu de l'ennemi. Temps pendant lequel la moitié
Terme(s) connexe(s) : patrouille ; pays hôte / host nation des noyaux radioactifs d'un
patrouille aérienne de combat ; Pays qui, aux termes d'un accord : échantillon se sont désintégrés.
patrouille de combat. a. reçoit des forces et du matériel La période est une
01 mars 1982 des pays de l'OTAN, ou d'autres caractéristique propre à chacun
pays opérant sur ou à partir de des corps radioactifs ; elle ne
patrouille du large / offshore son territoire ou transitant par dépend ni de la quantité ni de
patrol celui-ci ; l'état de ces corps. La période
Patrouille défensive navale, b. autorise la localisation sur son "effective" d'un isotope déterminé
opérant à l'extérieur des limites territoire de matériel ou est le temps pendant lequel le
des eaux côtières navigables. d'organismes de l'OTAN ; ou nombre des noyaux présents
Elle fait partie des forces navales c. fournit le soutien y afférant. dans le corps humain a diminué
de la défense locale qui Terme(s) connexe(s) : soutien de moitié, en raison de la
consistent en bâtiments de fourni par le pays hôte. désintégration des noyaux et de
guerre et aéronefs, et opèrent à 04 oct. 2000 l'élimination biologique.
l'extérieur des zones affectées 01 mars 1973
aux patrouilles littorales. pays membre / member nation
Terme(s) connexe(s) : patrouille. État signataire du Traité de personne déplacée à l’intérieur
01 mars 1973 l'Atlantique Nord. de son propre pays / internally
31 janv. 2014 displaced person
patrouille en attente / standing PDI
patrol pays participant / participating [UNTERM, 2015]
Patrouille dont l'importance est nation personne déplacée (toléré)
déterminée par le commandant Pays qui prend part à une Personne qui, dans le cadre d’un
qui assigne la mission. Cette opération, un programme ou une mouvement de masse, a été
mission peut être de autre activité de l'OTAN sans contrainte de fuir son domicile ou
reconnaissance, d'écoute, de devoir pour autant y contribuer en son lieu de résidence habituel de
combat ou une combinaison des argent, en biens ou en services. manière subite en raison d’un
trois. Elle diffère de la mission 31 août 2012 conflit armé, d’un conflit interne,
d'une patrouille de de violations systématiques ou de
reconnaissance, d'écoute ou de pénétrante / axial route crainte de violations des droits de
combat dans le fait que lorsque la Itinéraire terrestre traversant la l’homme, de catastrophes
position assignée est occupée, la zone de l'arrière et pénétrant naturelles ou provoquées par
patrouille n'est pas libre de dans la zone de l'avant. l’homme, et qui n’a pas franchi
manoeuvrer sans autorisation Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire. une frontière internationalement
dans l'accomplissement de sa 01 févr. 1973 reconnue d’un État.
mission. [dérivé de : UNTERM, 2015]
Terme(s) connexe(s) : patrouille. perception de la situation 14 août 2015
01 mai 1963 Terme privilégié : connaissance
de la situation personnel civil temporaire /
pause opérationnelle / temporary civilian personnel
operational pause période de réceptivité / look Personnel civil engagé parmi les
Cessation momentanée et En guerre des mines, période ressortissants des pays membres
volontaire de certaines activités pendant laquelle la mise de feu de l’Alliance pour remplacer des
au cours d'une opération pour d'une mine est sensible à une agents civils OTAN à statut
éviter d'atteindre le point influence. international qui sont
culminant et ainsi être en mesure 01 nov. 1975 temporairement absents ou pour
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temporairement les possibilités d'accident - y compris les décès En opérations amphibies, phase
du maximum autorisé en effectifs dus à ces raisons - ou par suite du mouvement navire-rivage
internationaux. de disparition involontaire non dans laquelle le déchargement
18 févr. 2015 imputable à l'ennemi ou à la est de nature essentiellement
capture. logistique et qui met l'accent sur
personnel d’un sous-marin en Terme(s) connexe(s) : blessé au la vitesse et l'ampleur des
détresse / distressed combat ; décédé des suites de opérations de déchargement. Elle
submarine personnel blessures de guerre ; perte ; perte englobe le déchargement des
Survivants d'un sous-marin en au combat ; tué au combat. unités et des cargaisons se
détresse, qui n'ont pas évacué le 01 sept. 2003 trouvant à bord des bâtiments
bâtiment ou qui n'ont pas été aussi vite que le permet
secourus. pertes massives / mass l'aménagement des plages. Elle
18 déc. 1997 casualties se poursuit en fonction des
Tout nombre de pertes subies moyens de manutention à terre,
personnel international / dans un temps relativement court, sans tenir compte de la classe,
international personnel dépassant de loin les moyens du type ou de la priorité de la
Personnel militaire et civil affecté médicaux et logistiques cargaison.
ou nommé à des postes disponibles. Terme(s) connexe(s) : phase de
internationaux. 01 nov. 1986 déchargement initial.
18 févr. 2015 01 mars 1982
petit navire / small ship
personnel militaire de l’OTAN Un navire d'une longueur égale phase de déchargement initial /
remboursable / reimbursable ou inférieure à 137 mètres (ou initial unloading period
NATO military personnel 450 pieds). Dans les opérations amphibies,
Personnel militaire fourni par un Terme(s) connexe(s) : grand phase du mouvement navire-
pays hôte à l’OTAN et dont le bâtiment. rivage au cours de laquelle le
remboursement accordé au pays 01 nov. 1975 déchargement est de nature
concerné est prélevé sur le essentiellement tactique et doit
budget international de l'OTAN. petits fonds / shallow water satisfaire immédiatement les
18 févr. 2015 Eau dont la profondeur se situe besoins des forces de
entre 10 et 200 mètres. débarquement. Tous les
personnel militaire 14 oct. 2002 éléments devant débarquer
pendant cette phase des
international / international
pétrolier / oiler opérations reçoivent un numéro
military personnel
Pétrolier, marchand ou militaire, d'ordre.
Personnel militaire affecté ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : phase de
nommé à des postes militaires équipé et gréé pour ravitailler des
bâtiments à la mer. déchargement général.
internationaux.
01 mars 1973 01 juin 1981
18 févr. 2015
phase d’assaut1 / assault photocarte / photomap
perte / casualty
phase1 Reproduction d'une photographie
Pour le système de personnel,
Au cours d'une opération aérienne ou mosaïque sur
personne déclarée perdue pour
amphibie, laps de temps qui laquelle ont été portés les lignes
son organisation pour cause de
sépare l'arrivée dans la zone de du quadrillage, le nom des lieux,
décès, blessures, lésions,
l'objectif des forces principales les courbes, etc. et d'autres
maladie, détention, capture ou
d'assaut de la force renseignements appropriés en
disparition.
opérationnelle amphibie et marge.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : perte au
l'accomplissement de leur Terme(s) connexe(s) : iconocarte.
combat ; perte hors combat.
mission. 01 août 1970
MCMedSB, 14 mai 2013
Terme(s) connexe(s) : assaut2.
01 sept. 1991 photogrammétrie /
perte au combat / battle
photogrammetry
casualty
phase d’assaut2 / assault Technique permettant d'obtenir
Toute perte qui découle
phase2 des mesures valables par l'étude
directement d'une action hostile,
Au cours d'une opération d'images photographiques.
soit infligée au combat, soit
aéroportée, phase dont le début 01 juil. 1970
survenue à la suite de celui-ci,
soit encourue sur le trajet aller- se situe au moment de l'arrivée
par voie aérienne de l'échelon photographie aérienne
retour d'une mission de combat.
d'assaut dans la zone de l'objectif cartographique / air
Terme(s) connexe(s) : blessé au
combat ; décédé des suites de et qui se poursuit par l'attaque cartographic photography
blessures de guerre ; perte ; perte des objectifs de cet échelon et photographie topographique
hors combat ; tué au combat. par l'organisation de la tête de aérienne
01 juin 1989 pont aérienne initiale. Prise de photographies aériennes
Terme(s) connexe(s) : assaut1,2. et exploitation de ces
perte hors combat / non-battle 24 mars 2010 photographies pour dresser des
casualty cartes.
Personnel qui n'est pas blessé au phase de déchargement 01 févr. 1973
combat, mais qui est perdu pour général / general unloading
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/ oblique air photograph 01 mars 1973 stationnant à une certaine


Photographie aérienne prise avec distance de la force à protéger,
un appareil dont l'axe optique est photographie par bandes dans le but d'augmenter la portée
dirigé entre l'horizontale et la spectrales / spectrozonal de la détection radar.
verticale. On distingue : photography 01 nov. 1968
a. l'oblique haute : photo sur Technique photographique dans
laquelle figure l'horizon apparent ; laquelle les émissions des objets piste / runway
b. l'oblique basse : photo sur sont filtrées sélectivement de Aire rectangulaire définie, sur un
laquelle l'horizon apparent ne façon à ne faire apparaître que aérodrome terrestre, aménagée
figure pas. les objets émettant dans une afin de servir sur sa longueur au
01 juil. 1970 bande spectrale donnée. Cette roulement des aéronefs au
technique permet d'éliminer les décollage et à l'atterrissage.
photographie aérienne verticale fonds parasites. 01 déc. 1976
/ vertical air photograph 01 août 1976
Photographie aérienne prise piste hostile / hostile track
lorsque l'axe optique de l'appareil photographie topographique Piste reconnue comme une
de prise de vues est normal à la aérienne menace selon des critères
surface terrestre. Terme privilégié : photographie établis.
01 sept. 1969 aérienne cartographique. 04 oct. 2000

photographie anticamouflage / photoplan piste opérationnelle minimale /


camouflage detection Terme privilégié : mosaïque minimum operating strip
photography contrôlée. Piste présentant les
Technique de photographie caractéristiques minimales
utilisant des films spéciaux pièce / part nécessaires à la mise en oeuvre
(généralement sensibles à Dans le domaine de la logistique, des types d'avions affectés ou
l'infrarouge) et permettant de élément normalement attribués à un aérodrome
détecter les zones ou les points indissociable, faisant partie d'un particulier, au poids maximum ou
camouflés. ensemble ou d'un sous- de combat.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : film à ensemble. Terme(s) connexe(s) : surface
spectre décalé. Terme(s) connexe(s) : opérationnelle minimale pour les
01 déc. 1974 composant ; ensemble ; aéronefs.
équipement ; sous-ensemble. 01 mars 1982
photographie de contrôle 01 mars 1992
d’attaque / strike photography piste significative / significant
Photographie aérienne prise lors pièce de rechange / spare track
d'une attaque aérienne. Pièce unique, sous-ensemble ou En défense aérienne, piste d'un
01 avr. 1971 ensemble fournis pour l'entretien aéronef ou d'un missile à
ou la réparation de systèmes ou comportement insolite qui
photographie d’écran radar / de matériel. demande à être surveillée et peut
radarscope photography 01 déc. 1977 constituer une menace pour la
Enregistrement photographique zone de défense aérienne
des échos sur un écran radar. pièce vide / gun empty considérée.
01 sept. 1969 âme claire 01 avr. 1971
En artillerie et appui-feu naval,
photographie d’objectif / target terme de procédure signifiant que piste tactique / tactical track
illustration print la pièce est déchargée, Représentation d'un mobile en
Photographie, obtenue par conformément à l'ordre donné. termes de position, d'axe de
reproduction directe ou par 16 juil. 1996 progression, de vitesse ou de
agrandissement, qui fournit la caractéristiques générales. Ces
meilleure image possible d'un piège / booby trap informations sont normalement
objectif déterminé. Dispositif conçu, confectionné ou corrélées à partir de sources
01 sept. 1969 adapté pour tuer ou blesser, qui différentes.
est actionné quand quelqu'un 09 janv. 1996
photographie d’un objectif dérange un objet apparemment
ponctuel / pinpoint photograph inoffensif, ou s'en approche, ou plafond de vol stationnaire /
Photographie unique ou couple effectue un geste normalement hovering ceiling
stéréoscopique d'un objet ou sans danger. La plus grande altitude à laquelle
objectif spécifique. Terme(s) connexe(s) : vérification un hélicoptère est capable de
01 mai 1973 de dépollution. rester en vol stationnaire en
01 oct. 2001 atmosphère standard (ou
photographie en défilement atmosphère type). Elle est
continu / continuous strip pinceau lumineux / pencil beam généralement définie par deux
photography Faisceau d'un projecteur amené nombres : vol stationnaire avec
ou réglé à sa largeur minimum. ou sans effet de sol.
Photographie d'une bande de
01 sept. 1974 01 mars 1973
terrain, l'image restant
ininterrompue sur toute sa
longueur dans le sens de la route piquet radar / radar picket plage de débarquement /
parcourue par l'aéronef. Navire, aéronef ou véhicule landing beach

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Partie du littoral nécessaire à la approuvé par le niveau de renseignement brut ; cycle du


mise à terre d'un bataillon de commandement immédiatement renseignement ; renseignement
débarquement renforcé et pouvant supérieur après approbation, par brut.
aussi constituer un emplacement l'autorité responsable, du plan 01 juil. 1993
tactique pour la mise à terre d'une correspondant à l'échelon du
force inférieure ou supérieure à un commandement stratégique plan de référence / reference
bataillon de débarquement approprié. datum
renforcé. 01 oct. 2001 centrage zéro
01 oct. 2001 Pour le chargement des aéronefs,
plan de circonstance / plan vertical imaginaire passant
plan administratif et logistique / contingency plan par le nez ou près du nez, à partir
administrative plan Plan mis au point en vue duquel sont mesurées les
Plan qui, normalement, se d'opérations éventuelles dont les distances horizontales utilisées
rattache au plan ou ordre éléments de planification ont été pour déterminer le centrage du
d'opérations et le complète. Il identifiés ou peuvent être estimés. chargement de l'aéronef.
fournit des renseignements et Ce plan est établi avec le plus de Terme(s) connexe(s) : moment.
instructions relatifs au soutien détails possible et comprend les 09 juil. 1997
logistique et administratif de moyens nécessaires et les options
l'opération. de déploiement qui serviraient de plan de repérage d’un champ
01 sept. 1981 base à une planification ultérieure. de mines / minefield record
25 sept. 1998 compte rendu de mouillage de
planche / plate1 mines
En cartographie : plan de convois / convoy Compte rendu écrit, comportant
a. plaque imprimante en zinc, en schedule toutes les indications appropriées
aluminium ou (à titre historique) Programme de mise en route des concernant un champ de mines,
en cuivre gravé ; convois précisant : itinéraires, établi en utilisant un formulaire
b. terme collectif employé pour zones de rassemblement et standard par l'officier chargé des
tous les "stades successifs" d'une terminales, vitesses types et opérations de pose.
carte imprimée correspondant à intervalles entre convois. 01 nov. 1994
la même plaque d'impression ; 01 mars 1979
c. ensemble des détails figurant plan de soute / tie down point
sur une carte qui seront plan de feux d’artillerie / pattern
reproduits à partir d'une même artillery fire plan table Plan donnant les positions des
plaque d'impression (planche de Documents reprenant les points d'arrimage.
bleu ou planche de courbes). objectifs prévus ainsi que les 01 nov. 1968
01 avr. 1971 données nécessaires à leur
engagement. Les objectifs prévus plan de tir restrictif / restrictive
plan d’action sont traités dans un délai bien fire plan
Terme privilégié : mode d'action. déterminé, ils peuvent l'être à la Mesure de sécurité pour les
demande ou à l'horaire. aéronefs amis. Elle établit sur
plan d’arrimage / stowage 01 févr. 1973 une zone aérienne un certain
diagram degré de sécurité des tirs non
Plan à l'échelle, inclus dans le plan d’emploi des feux / fire nucléaires déclenchés par les
plan de chargement d'un navire, plan troupes amies.
qui fait apparaître, pour chaque Plan tactique pour l'utilisation des 01 févr. 1974
pont ou plate-forme, la disposition armes d'unités ou d'une formation
exacte de toute la cargaison. de manière que leurs feux soient plan de vol / flight plan
01 déc. 1979 coordonnés. Ensemble de renseignements
01 mars 1973 spécifiés au sujet d'un vol projeté
plan de chargement / loading ou d'une partie d'un vol, transmis
plan plan de pose réglementaire / aux organes des services de la
Tous les documents préparés standard pattern circulation aérienne.
individuellement, qui, mis En guerre des mines sur terre, 01 mars 1973
ensemble, présentent en détail plan suivant lequel les mines sont
toutes les instructions pour la normalement posées. plan d’opération / operation
répartition du personnel et le 01 nov. 1968 plan
chargement du matériel d'une ou Plan établi pour une seule
plusieurs unités ou d'un autre plan de recherche / collection opération ou une série
ensemble de personnel ou de plan d'opérations liées, à exécuter
matériel transporté par voie Plan destiné à recueillir les simultanément ou
routière, fluviale ou maritime, renseignements bruts à partir de successivement. Il est
ferroviaire ou aérienne. toutes les sources disponibles, en généralement basé sur des
Terme(s) connexe(s) : manifeste. vue de répondre à des besoins hypothèses énoncées. C'est la
01 févr. 1974 en renseignement et de forme de directive employée à un
transformer ces besoins en échelon élevé du commandement
plan d’échelon subordonné / ordres de recherche et demandes pour permettre aux commandants
subordinate-level plan de renseignements adressés aux subordonnés de préparer leurs
Plan élaboré par un organismes appropriés. propres plans et leurs ordres
commandement subordonné et Terme(s) connexe(s) : besoin en d'opérations. Le mot "plan" est

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généralement utilisé à la place du privilégier pour désigner la véhicules, du fret ou de


mot "ordre" dans la préparation planification des opérations l'équipement sont chargés en vue
lointaine des opérations. Ce plan militaires au niveau opératif est du largage ou de l'extraction à
d'opération peut être rendu « operational-level planning ». Le basse altitude.
effectif à une date prescrite ou terme « operational planning » Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage1 ;
sur ordre ; il devient alors l'"ordre est à éviter afin d'empêcher la largage lourd.
d'opération". confusion avec « operations 01 févr. 1973
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ordre planning ».
d'opération ; plan final ; projet de Terme(s) connexe(s) : niveau plongée statique / hovering1
plan ; projet de plan coordonné ; opératif ; planification Manoeuvre au cours de laquelle
projet de plan initial. opérationnelle. un sous-marin se tient stabilisé
01 mars 1973 03 févr. 2011 en immersion dans une position
fixe ou approximativement fixe
plan du négatif / negative photo planification opérationnelle / par rapport à une position
plane operations planning géographique donnée.
Plan dans lequel la plaque ou le Planification des opérations 01 mars 1973
film est disposé au moment de la militaires aux niveaux stratégique,
prise de vue. opératif ou tactique. plongeur / kite
01 juil. 1970 Note : en anglais, le terme à En guerre des mines sur mer,
privilégier pour désigner la engin remorqué qui s'immerge à
plan final / final plan planification des opérations une profondeur donnée sans
Plan dont les projets ont été militaires à tous les niveaux est déplacement latéral s'il est
coordonnés et approuvés, et qui « operations planning ». Le terme convenablement réglé.
a été signé par l'autorité « operational planning » est à 01 nov. 1975
compétente ou par délégation de éviter afin d'empêcher la
cette dernière. confusion avec « operational- plot air / air plot3
Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan level planning ». A bord des bâtiments de guerre,
d'opération ; projet de plan ; Terme(s) connexe(s) : tableau représentatif qui indique
projet de plan coordonné ; projet planification au niveau opératif. les positions et les déplacements
de plan initial. 03 févr. 2011 des objets aériens par rapport au
01 juil. 1980 navire.
plan principal / principal plane 01 févr. 1973
plan focal / focal plane Plan vertical contenant le point
Plan perpendiculaire à l'axe d'un principal d'une photographie plot de bande photo / strip plot
objectif et qui contient les images oblique, le centre de perspective Portion de carte ou de calque sur
ponctuelles des différents points de l'objectif photographique et le laquelle on a porté les limites
du champ de cet objectif. nadir. d'une série de photographies
01 mars 1973 01 sept. 1969 aériennes prises au cours du
passage d'un aéronef. Le contour
plan général de débarquement / plaque / plate2 de chaque photographie
plan for landing Support transparent, particulière n'est pas tracé.
En opérations amphibies, terme ordinairement en verre, recouvert 01 sept. 1969
général qui désigne la totalité des d'une émulsion sensible.
documents préparés pour la force Terme(s) connexe(s) : pluie radioactive / rainout
navale et la force de diapositive ; épreuve Particules radioactives de
débarquement et qui, dans leur transparente. l'atmosphère entraînées par les
ensemble, contiennent en détail 01 avr. 1971 précipitations.
toutes les instructions 01 mai 1963
nécessaires à l'exécution des plaque semi-perforée
mouvements navire-rivage. Terme privilégié : grille plus bas1 / down1
Terme(s) connexe(s) : d'atterrissage (ou de En artillerie et en appui-feu
mouvement navire-rivage ; débarquement). naval, terme utilisé dans la
présentation graphique du plan demande de tir pour indiquer que
de mise à terre. plateau de route / horizontal l'objectif se trouve à une altitude
01 mars 1982 situation indicator plus basse que le point de
Instrument qui peut indiquer des référence qui a été utilisé pour
plan générique / generic plan relèvements et des distances par identifier l'objectif.
Plan de base mis au point en vue rapport à une aide à la 01 sept. 1974
d'opérations éventuelles dont navigation, un cap magnétique,
certains éléments de planification une route, ou un écart de route. plus bas2 / down2
n'ont pas encore été pleinement 01 nov. 1973 En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
identifiés ou ne peuvent être en tir fusant, correction apportée
estimés. Il identifie à ce stade les plateau-répartiteur par un observateur pour indiquer
capacités générales nécessaires. Terme privilégié : répartiteur de son désir de voir diminuer la
25 sept. 1998 charges. hauteur d'explosion.
01 sept. 1974
planification au niveau opératif plate-forme de largage / airdrop
/ operational-level planning platform plus haut1 / up1
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terme utilisé dans les demandes Poids d'un conteneur ou d'une point
de tir pour indiquer que l'objectif palette y compris sa cargaison et Point situé dans un site
est situé à une altitude plus son système de fixation. d'atterrissage où un hélicoptère
élevée que le point de référence Terme(s) connexe(s) : poids net à ou un aéronef à décollage et
utilisé. vide2. atterrissage verticaux peut se
01 févr. 1974 01 mars 1982 poser.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : site
plus haut2 / up2 point / fix d'atterrissage.
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, Position déterminée à partir de 01 oct. 1980
correction passée par données terrestres, électroniques
l'observateur d'un tir pour ou astronomiques. point de cabré / pull-up point
demander une augmentation de 01 mars 1973 Point où un aéronef doit
la hauteur d'éclatement. commencer à monter à partir
01 févr. 1974 pointage à vue / direct laying d'une approche à basse altitude
Procédé de mise en direction par en vue de prendre suffisamment
plus loin / add visée directe sur l'objectif à l'aide de hauteur pour effectuer son
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, des appareils de pointage. attaque ou se retirer.
correction demandée par un 01 août 1974 Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de
observateur de tir afin d'indiquer début d'attaque ; point de
un accroissement en portée le point chaud / hot spot jonction2.
long de la ligne d'observation. Dans une zone contaminée, 01 août 1970
01 sept. 1974 région où le niveau de
contamination radioactive est point de chargement / loading
plus près / drop considérablement plus élevé que point
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, dans les régions voisines ou dans Lieu où un aéronef peut être
correction apportée par un cette même zone. chargé ou déchargé.
observateur pour demander une 01 mars 1973 01 déc. 1976
diminution en portée le long de la
ligne d'observation. point coté / spot elevation point décisif / decisive point
01 sept. 1974 Point porté sur une carte avec Point dans le temps, l'espace ou
mention de la cote. l'environnement de l'information,
poids net à vide1 / net weight1 01 janv. 1968 à partir duquel un centre de
Poids d'un véhicule entièrement gravité ami ou hostile peut être
équipé et prêt à l'emploi, y point culminant / culminating menacé.
compris le poids du carburant, point Terme(s) connexe(s) : ligne
des lubrifiants, du liquide de Moment et lieu où une force n’est d'opération.
refroidissement, du lot de bord et plus en mesure de poursuivre 13 déc. 1999
des pièces de rechange, mais une opération dans les conditions
non compris le poids de du moment. point d’éclatement moyen
l'équipage, de son équipement et 31 janv. 2013 Terme privilégié : point moyen
du chargement. des impacts.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : poids total point d’arrimage / tie down
en charge1. point point de contrôle1 / initial point5
01 mars 1982 Point aménagé sur ou à l'intérieur En contrôle aérien, point de
d'un véhicule pour permettre la contrôle air, à proximité de la
poids net à vide2 / net weight2 fixation d'une charge. zone de débarquement et à partir
Poids d'un conteneur ou d'une 01 août 1979 duquel les sections d'hélicoptères
palette en excluant la cargaison sont dirigées sur leur site
et le système de fixation. point d’attente / holding point d'atterrissage.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : poids total Point de référence défini 01 sept. 1974
en charge2. géographiquement ou
01 mars 1982 électroniquement utilisé pour point de contrôle2
mettre en attente des aéronefs en Terme privilégié : poste de
poids total en charge1 / gross vol selon un circuit prédéterminé contrôle.
weight1 et sur autorisation du contrôle de
Poids d'un véhicule entièrement la circulation aérienne. point de coopération pour la
équipé et prêt à l'emploi, y Terme(s) connexe(s) : point navigation commerciale /
compris le poids du carburant, d'orbite. shipping cooperation point
des lubrifiants, du liquide de 01 oct. 1984 Lieu où le personnel de la
refroidissement, du lot de bord, coopération navale avec la
des pièces de rechange, de point d’atterrissage1 / point of marine marchande recueille et
l'équipage et de son équipement, impact1 diffuse des informations sur les
et du chargement. Point de la zone de largage où le opérations navales et la marine
Terme(s) connexe(s) : poids net à premier parachutiste ou le marchande locale, permettant
vide1. premier colis parachuté atterrit ou ainsi d'informer les navires
01 mars 1982 doit atterrir. marchands de leur
01 oct. 1980 acheminement, des risques
poids total en charge2 / gross encourus et des mesures de
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Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de jonction1 / contact decision point


coopération navale avec la point1 Point dans l'espace et dans le
marine marchande ; marine Dans le cadre du combat temps, identifié dans le
marchande; navire marchand. terrestre, point du terrain processus de planification, où il
02 mars 2007 facilement identifiable où deux est prévu que le commandant doit
unités ou plus doivent établir le prendre une décision concernant
point de coordination / contact entre elles. un mode d'action spécifique.
coordinating point Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de 06 janv. 2006
Dans toute forme de combat, coordination ; point de
point fixé à l'avance où les unités référence1 ; poste de contrôle. point de prise de vue / air
et formations voisines doivent 01 déc. 1976 station
prendre contact pour permettre le Point de l'espace où se situe
contrôle et assurer la point de jonction2 / contact l'objectif de l'appareil
coordination de leurs actions. point2 photographique au moment de la
Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de Dans le cadre des opérations prise de vue.
jonction1,2. aériennes, point où un 01 sept. 1974
01 mars 1973 commandant de formation en vol
doit établir un contact radio avec point de rassemblement pour
point de début d’attaque / turn- un organisme de contrôle aérien. prisonniers de guerre / prisoner
in point Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de of war collecting point
Position géographique où un cabré ; point de coordination ; Lieu de la zone de combat
aéronef doit commencer à virer point de début d'attaque ; point désigné pour le rassemblement
pour passer de la route repère. des prisonniers de guerre en
d'approche de l'objectif à la route 01 déc. 1976 attendant de les interroger sur
d'attaque. place en vue d'obtenir, avant leur
Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de point de largage / release point2 évacuation, des renseignements
cabré ; point de jonction2. En transport aérien, point au sol à d'intérêt tactique immédiat.
01 nov. 1968 la verticale duquel le largage du 01 sept. 1969
premier parachutiste ou de la
point de dislocation / release cargaison commence. point de référence1 /
point1 Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de checkpoint1
En mouvements terrestres, point largage calculé. Point déterminé d'avance au sol
bien défini sur un itinéraire à 01 juil. 1993 et utilisé comme moyen de
partir duquel les éléments contrôle du mouvement des
composant une colonne point de largage calculé / troupes, comme point de réglage
reviennent sous l'autorité de leurs computed air release point pour un tir, ou comme repère d'un
commandements respectifs, Position "air" calculée où le emplacement.
chacun de ces éléments largage doit commencer pour que Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de
poursuivant son mouvement vers le personnel ou le matériel arrive jonction1.
sa destination propre. au point d'impact prévu. 01 mars 1973
01 juil. 1993 Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de
largage. point de référence2 /
point de dislocation d’un 01 mars 1973 checkpoint2
convoi / convoy dispersal point Position géographique, sur terre
Position, en mer, où un convoi se point de largage de bombes / ou sur mer, au-dessus de
sépare, chaque navire bomb release point laquelle la position d'un aéronef
poursuivant indépendamment sa Point dans l'espace où les en vol peut être déterminée par
route. bombes doivent être larguées observation ou par des moyens
Terme(s) connexe(s) : pour atteindre le point d'explosion électroniques.
dispersion6. désiré. 01 mars 1973
01 juin 1978 01 mars 1973
point de référence3 / control
point de distribution / point de mise de feu / firing point1
distribution point point Point localisé topographiquement
Point où les approvisionnements Point du circuit de mise de feu où auquel on fait correspondre un
et les munitions, ou les deux à la se situe le dispositif employé pour point sur une photographie
fois, reçus du centre de actionner les charges. aérienne pour permettre la
ravitaillement par une division ou 01 mars 1979 confection d'une mosaïque photo.
une autre unité, sont répartis pour Terme(s) connexe(s) :
être distribués aux unités point de non-retour / point of cheminement par triangulation ;
subordonnées. Les points de no return point de jonction1 ; réseau
distribution ne conservent Point sur la route d'un aéronef trigonométrique.
généralement pas de stocks ; les au-delà duquel son autonomie ne 01 mars 1973
articles reçus au point de lui permet pas de rallier sa base
ravitaillement sont distribués ou une des bases de point de référence4 / reference
entièrement aussitôt que déploiement. point
possible. 01 sept. 1969 Point géographique proéminent et
01 mars 1973 facile à reconnaître.
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Lieu où du matériel est transféré d'hélicoptères sont dirigées par le


point de référence relatif / false entre des véhicules. couloir d'approche choisi vers le
origin Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de point de contrôle.
fausse origine (toléré) transbordement1 ; terminal 01 juil. 1980
Point fixé au sud et à l'ouest ferroviaire.
d'une zone carroyée à partir 04 oct. 2000 pointer en direction / traverse1
duquel les distances de Orienter une arme vers la droite
carroyage sont mesurées vers point d’impact / point of ou vers la gauche sur son affût.
l'est et vers le nord. impact2 13 déc. 1999
01 mars 1973 Point où arrive, où doit arriver un
projectile, une bombe ou un point futur / offset point
point de réglage / registration véhicule spatial en phase de En interception aérienne, point de
point rentrée. l'espace, calculé sur la trajectoire
Point caractéristique du terrain 01 déc. 1974 d'un objectif, et vers lequel un
sur lequel un observateur intercepteur est dirigé en vue de
effectue un tir de réglage. Ce point d’inflexion / turning point la phase d'attaque finale.
point peut faire partie de l'objectif En guerre des mines terrestre, 01 sept. 1974
ou être distinct de ce dernier. point situé sur la ligne médiane
01 janv. 1973 d'une rangée de mines simple ou point initial1 / initial point1
double et indiquant un Position, définie de façon précise,
point de regroupement / changement de direction. aisément identifiable par moyens
rendezvous point 02 mai 1995 visuels ou électroniques, utilisée
rendez-vous (toléré) comme point d'alignement sur
RDV point d’interception / intercept l'objectif.
Lieu déterminé où l'on se point 01 sept. 1974
regroupe avant, pendant ou après Point vers lequel un intercepteur
une opération à un moment est dirigé pour accomplir sa point initial2 / initial point2
donné ou dans une situation mission. (topographie) Point de la surface
déterminée. 01 avr. 1973 terrestre choisi comme point de
Note : le terme « rendez-vous » référence.
est utilisé dans la marine. point d’orbite / orbit point 01 sept. 1974
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aire de Point de référence défini
montage ; rassemblement ; zone géographiquement ou point initial3 / start point
de rassemblement. électroniquement utilisé pour En circulation routière, point
04 nov. 2005 mettre en attente des aéronefs en déterminé sur une route où le
vol dans les opérations tactiques mouvement des véhicules est
point de rendez-vous des lorsqu'un circuit prédéterminé n'a placé sous le contrôle du chef de
pas été prévu. colonne.
forces / force rendezvous
Terme(s) connexe(s) : point Notes :
rendez-vous des forces
d'attente. 1. C'est à cet endroit qu'une
Position où les formations colonne est formée par le
01 juin 1984
d'aéronefs ou de bâtiments se passage successif, à un moment
rejoignent et deviennent un
point d’orientation (air) / target déterminé, de chacun de ses
élément de la force principale. éléments.
01 mars 1981 approach point
Point de repère à partir duquel, 2. Outre le point initial principal,
au cours d'opérations plusieurs points initiaux
point de séparation / break-off secondaires peuvent exister pour
aéroportées ou d'aérotransport,
position les différents éléments de la
se fait la mise en direction finale
Position à laquelle un navire colonne.
vers les zones de parachutage,
détaché d'un convoi ou une 22 janv. 2010
de largage ou de débarquement.
section à détacher d'un convoi
01 sept. 1974
quitte le convoi principal pour point moyen d’éclatement
faire route vers une destination Terme privilégié : point moyen
point d’origine1 / departure
différente. des impacts.
01 mars 1979 point1
Point de repère de navigation
utilisé par le pilote d'un aéronef point moyen des impacts /
point de transbordement1 /
comme point de départ pour mean point of impact
navigation head
prendre son cap. point d’éclatement moyen
Point sur une voie navigable où les
01 juil. 1980 point moyen d’éclatement
chargements sont transbordés
Point dont les coordonnées sont
entre les moyens de transport par
point d’origine2 / departure les moyennes arithmétiques des
eau et par terre. Il a des fonctions
analogues à celles d'un terminal point2 coordonnées des points d'impact
Au cours d'opérations amphibies, distincts d'un nombre limité de
ferroviaire ou routier.
point de référence utilisé pour le projectiles tirés ou lancés vers le
Terme(s) connexe(s) : terminal
contrôle aérien et situé à même objectif dans des
ferroviaire.
l'extrémité côté large de conditions déterminées.
04 oct. 2000
l'ensemble des couloirs 01 sept. 2003
d'approche des hélicoptères, à
point de transbordement2 /
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Terme privilégié : repère1,2. 01 août 1982 b. qui peut être porté par un
homme seul. Plus précisément,
point par transport de lieux point zéro / ground zero ce terme peut être employé pour
géométriques / running fix surface zéro (désuet) qualifier :
Point obtenu par l'intersection de PZ en guerre sur terre, du matériel
plusieurs relèvements ou lieux de SZ (désuet) qui peut être porté par un homme
position obtenus à des instants Point à la surface terrestre situé sur de longues distances, sans
différents et rapportés au même directement au-dessus ou en que l'exécution normale des
instant. dessous d’une explosion tâches de celui-ci subisse une
01 mai 1974 nucléaire. pénalisation importante.
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 01 oct. 1978
point principal / principal point
Pied de la perpendiculaire police de la circulation / traffic port contrôlé / controlled port
abaissée du centre de l'objectif control police Port et mouillage dont l'entrée et
sur le plan de la photographie. Ce Personnel qui reçoit, d'un la sortie, la désignation des
point est généralement déterminé commandant militaire ou d'une postes d'amarrage, et le trafic
à l'aide de repères de fond de autorité civile, mission de faciliter intérieur sont contrôlés par les
chambre (ou repères de cliché). la circulation routière et d'éviter autorités militaires.
01 oct. 1969 toute infraction aux règles de la 01 mars 1973
circulation ou d'en rendre compte.
point radio / radio fix2 04 oct. 2000 port de débarquement / port of
Localisation d'un bâtiment ou d'un debarkation
aéronef en déterminant les police du ciel de l’OTAN / NATO Port maritime, aéroport ou
directions dans lesquelles il reçoit air policing terminal ferroviaire où du
les signaux émis par plusieurs Mission du temps de paix qui personnel, des équipements ou
stations radio dont les positions consiste à utiliser le système de des stocks sont déchargés d'un
sont connues. surveillance et de contrôle moyen de transport.
01 juil. 1983 aériens, les moyens de Terme(s) connexe(s) :
commandement et de contrôle débarquement ; embarquement ;
point repère / control point2 aériens et les moyens appropriés port d'embarquement.
point de repère de défense aérienne, notamment 04 nov. 2005
Position matérialisée par une les intercepteurs, dans le but de
bouée, une embarcation, un préserver l'intégrité de la partie port d’embarquement / port of
aéronef, un dispositif de l'espace aérien de l'Alliance embarkation
électronique, un détail constituant l'espace aérien Port maritime, aéroport ou
remarquable du terrain, ou tout OTAN. terminal ferroviaire où du
autre repère identifiable, à 04 mai 2012 personnel, des équipements ou
laquelle on donne un nom ou un des stocks sont chargés sur un
numéro et qui est utilisée pour polygone moyen de transport.
faciliter la navigation ou pour Terme privilégié : champ de tir2. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
contrôler des navires, débarquement ; embarquement ;
embarcations ou aéronefs. pont sur brèche sèche / dry gap port de débarquement.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de bridge 04 nov. 2005
jonction2. Pont fixe ou mobile, servant à
01 mars 1973 enjamber une coupure qui port de rassemblement de
normalement ne contient pas convois / convoy assembly port
point sensible / key point d'eau (par exemple : fossé Port d'où partent des convois.
Site ou installation dont la antichar, cratères sur route, etc.). 08 août 2008
destruction ou la capture 01 mars 1973
affecterait sérieusement l'effort de portée efficace maximale /
guerre ou le succès des port / port maximum effective range
opérations. Terme(s) connexe(s) : port Distance à laquelle on peut
Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de mineur ; port principal ; port escompter d'une arme qu'elle
résistance. secondaire ; terminus maritime. sera précise et réalisera l'effet
01 avr. 1973 01 juin 1978 recherché.
01 juil. 1983
point sol / ground position portable / man portable
Position géographique située à la Qui peut être porté par un homme portée maximale / maximum
verticale d'un aéronef. seul. Plus précisément, ce terme range
01 mars 1973 peut être employé pour qualifier : La plus grande distance à
a. des composants conçus pour laquelle une arme peut tirer en
point topographique d’artillerie être portés (comme partie dehors de toutes considérations
/ artillery survey control point intégrante d'un matériel individuel sur la dispersion.
Point dont les coordonnées et servi par un équipage, ou une 01 août 1976
l'altitude sont connues et à partir équipe) par le soldat débarqué,
duquel les gisements ou les en fonction des tâches qui lui portée visuelle de piste /
azimuts vers un certain nombre sont fixées. Limite supérieure de runway visual range
de points repères sont également poids de 14 kilogrammes environ Distance maximale mesurée dans

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le sens du décollage ou de random minelaying Représentation sur une carte ou


l'atterrissage à laquelle la piste, Pose de mines terrestres sans sur un diagramme de la position
les feux spécifiés ou les balises plan réglementaire. instantanée ou des positions
spécifiées qui le délimitent, sont 01 oct. 1978 successives d'un objectif. Cette
visibles d'un point spécifié situé représentation se fait
au-dessus de son axe à une pose de mines suivant schéma généralement par des références
hauteur correspondant au niveau / pattern laying d'angles et de distances à partir
moyen des yeux des pilotes au En guerre des mines sur terre, de certains points.
moment de la prise de contact. pose de mines suivant un 01 juil. 1972
01 juil. 1980 schéma déterminé.
01 juil. 1972 position sans vent
port mineur / minor port Terme privilégié : position air.
Port dont l'équipement ne permet position air / air position
que le déchargement des position sans vent position visualisée / plot3
cargaisons des caboteurs ou des Position calculée d'un aéronef en Matérialisation sur un écran de la
allèges. supposant qu'il n'y a pas effet de position instantanée d'un objet
Terme(s) connexe(s) : port. vent. aérien.
01 mars 1973 01 févr. 1973 01 juil. 1972

port principal / major port position clé / key terrain possibilité d’interprétation /
Tout port doté de deux ou Terrain ou région dont la interpretability
plusieurs postes de mouillage, de conquête ou la conservation Possibilité pour l'interprétation
moyens et de matériels capables donne un avantage marqué à l'un d'une représentation de fournir
de décharger 100.000 tonnes par ou l'autre belligérant. convenablement les
mois de cargaison de navires 01 avr. 1973 renseignements demandés sur
océaniques. De tels ports seront un type donné d'objectif en ce qui
retenus comme objectifs position d’arrêt / blocking concerne la qualité et l'échelle.
nucléaires probables. position Elle peut être qualifiée de :
Terme(s) connexe(s) : port. a. insuffisante - la représentation
Position défensive située de
01 mars 1973 ne permet pas à l'interprétateur
manière à interdire à l'ennemi
l'accès à une zone donnée ou à de fournir les renseignements
port secondaire / secondary empêcher sa progression dans demandés pour le type d'objectif
port une direction donnée. donné ;
Port équipé d'un ou plusieurs 01 juin 1978 b. moyenne - l'interprétation de la
postes de mouillage, représentation permet seulement
normalement à quai, qui peuvent position d’attaque de fournir des renseignements de
recevoir les navires océaniques Terme privilégié : zone de précision moyenne pour le type
pour le déchargement. démarrage. d'objectif donné ;
Terme(s) connexe(s) : port. c. bonne - l'interprétation de la
01 nov. 1968 position d’attente1 / holding représentation permet de fournir
les renseignements demandés
position
posé1 / air landed avec de nombreux détails pour le
Sur un aérodrome, point
Transporté par air et débarqué ou type d'objectif donné ;
déterminé situé à proximité de la
déchargé après atterrissage de d. excellente - l'interprétation de
piste en service et identifié par
l'aéronef ou pendant le vol la représentation permet de
des moyens visuels où les avions
stationnaire d'un hélicoptère. fournir les renseignements
se déplaçant au sol sont arrêtés
Terme(s) connexe(s) : demandés avec tous les détails
en application des consignes
mouvement par voie aérienne ; pour le type d'objectif donné.
données par le contrôle aérien.
zone de mise à terre2. 01 mars 1979
01 déc. 1979
01 déc. 1974
postcombustion1 /
position d’attente2 / ready
posé2 / touchdown afterburning1
position
Contact (ou moment du contact) Le fait, pour certains moteurs-
En opérations héliportées, endroit
d'un aéronef ou d'un vaisseau fusée, de continuer à fonctionner
prévu où l'on place le personnel
spatial avec la surface irrégulièrement pendant un
et/ou le matériel en attente d'être
d'atterrissage (ou d'amerrissage). certain temps après que la
enlevés par hélicoptère.
01 déc. 1974 combustion principale a cessé.
01 mars 1979
01 févr. 1973
pose à distance / remote
position d’attente3 / waiting
delivery postcombustion2 /
position
En guerre des mines, pose de afterburning2
Toute position où des unités
mines dans une zone d'objectifs Procédé qui consiste à injecter et
navales peuvent attendre en se
par tout autre moyen que la mise à faire brûler le carburant dans la
tenant prêtes à partir en
en place directe. La position tuyère d'échappement d'un
opérations sans délai.
exacte des mines ainsi posées turboréacteur (après le passage
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mouillage
peut ne pas être connue. des gaz dans la turbine).
d'attente1,2.
01 oct. 1978 01 févr. 1973
01 mars 1979
pose de mines sans schéma / poste à statut local / local wage
position graphique / plot2

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rate post 03 févr. 2011 internationaux, peut être tenu par


Poste devant être occupé par un un militaire dont la solde et les
employé civil local, non poste de contrôle de la indemnités sont à la charge du
déployable, ne bénéficiant pas du circulation / checkpoint4 pays d’appartenance.
statut OTAN, et employé selon Emplacement où la police 18 févr. 2015
les termes du contrat de travail militaire contrôle le mouvement
qui doit être conforme à la des piétons et des véhicules dans poste permanent / quota post
législation et aux règlements en le but de faire respecter les Poste militaire international inscrit
vigueur dans le pays hôte. règles de la circulation et de faire au tableau d’effectifs du temps de
18 févr. 2015 observer d'autres prescriptions paix qu’un pays particulier a
légales, ordres et règlements. accepté de pourvoir pour une
poste central de tir / fire 01 mars 1973 durée indéterminée.
direction centre Note : les postes permanents
bureau de conduite de tir poste de contrôle des sont inclus dans le maximum
Élément d'un poste de mouvements / movement autorisé en effectifs
commandement, constitué par du control post internationaux.
personnel et des matériels de Poste par l'intermédiaire duquel 18 févr. 2015
conduite de tir et de transmission, le commandant exerce le contrôle
qui permet au commandement des mouvements, compte tenu poste pourvu par le pays hôte /
d'exercer la conduite et la des exigences opérationnelles. host-nation post
direction des feux. Il reçoit des 01 oct. 1980 Poste inscrit au tableau d’effectifs
demandes de tir et les du temps de paix que les
renseignements sur les objectifs poste de détection / reporting autorités du pays hôte ont
qu'il transforme en ordres de tir. post accepté de pourvoir en
01 sept. 2003 Élément d'un système de permanence en raison de ses
détection et de contrôle destiné à caractéristiques administratives
poste civil international OTAN / compléter une couverture radar. Il ou nationales.
NATO international civilian n'est pas capable d'assurer le Note : les postes pourvus par le
post contrôle d'interception. pays hôte ne sont pas inclus
emploi civil international OTAN 01 sept. 2003 dans le maximum autorisé en
(toléré) effectifs internationaux.
Poste international permanent, poste d’observation / 18 févr. 2015
inscrit au tableau d’effectifs et de observation post
dotation approuvé d’un observatoire poste sans attribution de
organisme OTAN, qui peut être Poste utilisé pour l'observation à nationalité / nationality
occupé par un agent civil OTAN à vue ou bien pour la direction et le undetermined post
statut international. réglage des tirs. Il est muni des Poste international militaire
18 févr. 2015 moyens nécessaires de liaison et figurant sur un tableau d'effectifs
peut être installé à bord d'un du temps de paix qui n'a ni été
poste de commandement / aéronef. accepté par un pays déterminé ni
command post 08 août 2008 attribué à un pays spécifique,
PC mais a été validé et approuvé.
En opérations ou exercices, poste hors quota / non-quota 26 août 2009
endroit à partir duquel le post
commandement est exercé. Poste militaire international inscrit poste tournant / rotational post
Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice. au tableau d’effectifs du temps de Poste militaire international inscrit
31 août 2012 paix que tout pays peut pourvoir au tableau d’effectifs du temps de
en suivant une procédure de paix que certains pays ont
poste de commandement volant nomination et de sélection accepté de pourvoir à tour de
/ airborne command post déterminée. rôle.
Aéronef équipé en vue de Note : les postes hors quota sont Note : les postes tournants sont
permettre au commandant inclus dans le maximum autorisé inclus dans le maximum autorisé
d'exercer la conduite de ses en effectifs internationaux. en effectifs internationaux.
opérations. 18 févr. 2015 18 févr. 2015
01 oct. 2003
poste international / potentiel / strength
poste de contrôle / control international post Terme(s) connexe(s) : potentiel
point3 Poste défini par une description d'une unité.
point de contrôle2 (toléré) de poste spécifique et dont le 01 juil. 1970
Poste sur un itinéraire militaire, titulaire relève d'une autorité
tenu par du personnel auquel on internationale. potentiel d’une unité / unit
a délégué la responsabilité et 18 févr. 2015 strength
l'autorité de superviser et de Applicable à une unité amie ou
contrôler les mouvements poste militaire international / ennemie. Englobe les effectifs,
militaires et de fournir un soutien international military post les matériels (armes,
aux troupes. Poste international d’un tableau équipements, véhicules) et les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de d’effectifs du temps de paix qui, possibilités logistiques de l'unité.
jonction1 ; réseau en tant que partie intégrante du Terme(s) connexe(s) : potentiel.
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guerre", les ressources préparation ; ordre de


potentiel organisationnel / logistiques nationales contrôlées déplacement ; ordre de
organizational strength par les forces combattantes mouvement ; ordre préparatoire.
Effectifs entraînés, installations et placées sous leur 01 oct. 2003
volume de matériel nécessaires commandement et rendues
pour mener à bien la mission disponibles par les pays, de précession / precession
confiée à une unité. manière à influencer le Terme(s) connexe(s) : précession
Note : le potentiel organisationnel déroulement du combat par des apparente ; précession induite ;
d'une unité peut changer en moyens logistiques. précession vraie.
fonction de l'évolution des Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 août 1976
situations et des besoins de la réallocation de ressources.
mission. 01 mars 1984 précession apparente /
14 août 2015 apparent precession
pouvoir séparateur / resolution Déviation apparente de l'axe d'un
pourcentage de déblaiement / Mesure du plus petit détail qui gyroscope par rapport à la terre.
percentage clearance puisse être perçu par un système Elle est due à la rotation terrestre
En guerre des mines, de capteurs dans des conditions et non pas à une force appliquée
pourcentage estimé de mines de données. au gyroscope.
caractéristiques données qui ont 01 mars 1979 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
été déblayées dans une zone ou précession.
un chenal. pouvoir séparateur en azimut / 01 août 1974
13 déc. 1999 azimuth resolution
Aptitude, pour un radar, à séparer précession induite / induced
poursuite1 / pursuit deux surfaces réfléchissantes precession
Opération offensive conçue pour situées, par rapport à un point de Précession résultant d'un couple
rattraper ou isoler un élément référence, à égale distance mais appliqué intentionnellement à un
adverse cherchant à s'échapper, dans des directions différentes. gyroscope.
dans le but de le détruire. Le pouvoir séparateur est Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 août 1979 généralement défini par l'angle précession.
minimal sous lequel les deux 01 août 1976
poursuite2 / tracking objets sont vus du point de
Détermination précise et continue référence. précession vraie / real
de la position d'objectifs par 01 mars 1981 precession
moyens radar, optiques ou dérive vraie
autres. pouvoir séparateur en portée / Précession résultant de
01 août 1979 range resolution l'application d'un couple (p.e.
Aptitude d'un équipement radar à couple de friction ou de
poursuivre / track3, v. séparer deux objets déséquilibrage dynamique).
Maintenir une arme ou un réfléchissants situés sur un Terme(s) connexe(s) :
appareil de visée correctement même relèvement, mais à des précession.
pointé sur un objectif mobile. distances différentes de 01 août 1976
01 mars 1992 l'antenne. Cette aptitude est
principalement fonction de la
premiers ravitaillements / early
pouvoir d’arrêt élémentaire / durée d'impulsion utilisée.
resupply
basic stopping power 01 sept. 1969
Acheminement des
Probabilité, exprimée en ravitaillements au cours de la
pourcentage, pour un véhicule pré-alerte
période allant du jour J au
d'être arrêté par les mines lors du Terme privilégié : alerte lointaine.
commencement du ravitaillement
franchissement d'un champ de préorganisé.
mines. préavis d’attaque nucléaire / Terme(s) connexe(s) : élément de
01 déc. 1979 nuclear strike warning réapprovisionnement.
Procédure avertissant de 01 mars 1973
pouvoir d’arrêt général / l'imminence d'une attaque
general stopping power nucléaire amie ou de la préparatifs en vue d’une
Probabilité exprimée en probabilité d'une attaque
opération / mounting
pourcentage pour un groupe de nucléaire ennemie.
Ensemble des préparatifs
véhicules en formation de combat 01 août 1976
exécutés dans des zones
d'être arrêté par les mines lors du prévues à cet effet, en vue d'une
franchissement d'un champ de préavis de mouvement / notice opération. Ceci comprend le
mines. to move rassemblement des moyens dans
01 sept. 1981 Ordre préparatoire qui précise le la zone de rassemblement/base
délai de préparation accordé à d'expédition, la préparation et le
pouvoirs de réaffectation / une unité ou à un état-major pour maintien en condition dans
reallocation authority se déployer. celles-ci, les mouvements vers
Pouvoirs accordés aux Note : cet ordre précède les points d'embarquement et les
commandants OTAN et normalement un ordre de embarquements ultérieurs à bord
normalement négociés en temps mouvement et peut augmenter ou des navires, véhicules, ou
de paix, de réaffecter en cas réduire le délai de préparation. aéronefs.
"d'état de crise en temps de Terme(s) connexe(s) : délai de Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone

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d'étape1 culasse ou de culasse mobile. ready2


01 mars 1973 01 mars 1973 Appliqué au personnel : qualifié
pour remplir au combat les
préparation d’artillerie / artillery pression d’impact / impact fonctions qui lui sont confiées au
preparation pressure sein de son unité d'affectation.
Feux d'artillerie précédant une Différence entre la pression pitot 09 janv. 1996
attaque, destinés à désorganiser et la pression statique.
la défense ennemie et à disloquer 01 août 1979 prévention des conflits / conflict
les liaisons et communications. prevention
01 févr. 1973 pression dynamique / dynamic Opération de soutien de la paix qui
pressure recourt à des moyens
préparation pour le vol / before- Pression résultant du mouvement complémentaires diplomatiques,
flight inspection d'un milieu, par exemple le civils et, au besoin, militaires, dont
Contrôle effectué avant le vol afin mouvement de l'air à l'arrivée le but est de surveiller et
de s'assurer de l'état de l'aéronef. d'une onde de choc. d'identifier les causes de conflits,
Il inclut la vérification de l'aéronef Terme(s) connexe(s) : pression et de prendre des mesures en
et de l'installation correcte de son résultante. temps utile pour empêcher
armement et des ingrédients 01 mars 1973 l'apparition, l'escalade ou la reprise
nécessaires à l'exécution de la des hostilités.
mission. pression résultante / drag Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 avr. 1990 loading consolidation de la paix ; force de
Force exercée sur un objet ou une soutien de la paix ; imposition de
prépositionner / pre-position structure par les vents la paix ; maintien de la paix ;
Placer des unités, équipements ou accompagnant une onde de opération de soutien de la paix ;
ravitaillements militaires à l'endroit souffle. Cette force est le produit rétablissement de la paix.
ou à proximité de l'endroit où il est de la pression dynamique par un 14 oct. 2002
prévu de les utiliser, ou encore coefficient de traînée dépendant
dans une position choisie de de la forme ou de la section de cet prévention des interférences
manière à réduire les délais et à objet ou de cette structure. mutuelles / prevention of
assurer un soutien opportun à une Terme(s) connexe(s) : pression mutual interference1
unité déterminée pendant la dynamique. Procédures visant à prévenir les
première phase d'une opération. 03 août 1998 interférences entre forces et
20 nov. 1996 unités amies.
pression totale / total pressure 05 sept. 2007
présentation de situation Somme de la pression
verticale / vertical situation dynamique et de la pression priorité / precedence
display statique. Indication portée sur un message
Présentation, élaborée de façon 01 août 1979 par l'autorité d'origine pour
électronique, où les informations indiquer au personnel des
sur l'attitude et le cap de l'avion, présumé ami / assumed friend transmissions l'ordre dans lequel
les ordres du directeur de vol, le En identification, désignation il faut acheminer le message, et
pointage des armes et le suivi du donnée à une piste, à un objet ou aux destinataires l'ordre dans
terrain peuvent être affichés au à une entité dont les lequel il doit être exploité.
choix du pilote. caractéristiques, le comportement 01 sept. 1969
01 déc. 1979 ou l'origine indiquent qu'ils
constituent un ami probable. priorité de mouvement /
présentation graphique du plan 31 août 2012 movement priority
de mise à terre / landing Rang relatif assigné à toute
diagram prêt / ready demande de mouvement.
Moyen graphique de présentation Terme utilisé pour indiquer 01 mars 1973
du plan des mouvements navire- qu'une arme est pointée,
rivage. chargée, et prête à tirer. prise de ravitaillement /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan 01 janv. 1973 charging point
général de débarquement. prise de remplissage
01 avr. 1973 prêt à régler / adjust fire1 Connexion ou orifice sur un
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, aéronef ou un élément de cet
pression des gaz vers l’arrière / communication faite par aéronef, par où on peut effectuer
blowback2 l'observateur afin d'indiquer qu'il un ravitaillement particulier, par
Type de fonctionnement d'une conduira le réglage. exemple : oxygène, air, liquide.
arme dans lequel la force des gaz 01 sept. 1974 01 mars 1973
en expansion s'exerçant vers
l'arrière contre la paroi de la prêt au combat1 / combat- prise de remplissage
culasse fournit toute l'énergie ready1 Terme privilégié : prise de
nécessaire pour amorcer le cycle Appliqué à des organismes, du ravitaillement.
complet de fonctionnement de matériel ou des équipements
l'arme. Une arme qui utilise ce disponibles pour le combat. prise en compte successive
mode de fonctionnement se 09 janv. 1996 d’un aéronef / aircraft handover
caractérise par l'absence de tout Opération de transfert du contrôle
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contrôle à une autre. b. lors d'une approche à vue, à


01 févr. 1973 procédé d’enlèvement / l'initiative du pilote, si
recovery procedure l'atterrissage ne peut être
probabilité caractéristique de Terme(s) connexe(s) : effectué en sécurité ; ou
détection / characteristic procédures d'élimination des c. sur ordre du contrôle de la
detection probability explosifs. circulation aérienne.
Rapport entre le nombre des 01 août 1974 Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude de
mines détectées au cours d'un décision ; altitude minimale de
passage unique et le nombre des procédé d’identification / descente ; hauteur de décision ;
mines qui auraient pu être challenge hauteur minimale de descente.
détectées à l'intérieur de Tout procédé employé par un 04 oct. 2000
l'intercept caractéristique de individu ou une unité pour
détection. s'assurer du caractère ami ou procédure de parachèvement du
01 nov. 1975 ennemi, ou de l'identité d'un autre déminage / mine
individu ou unité. countermeasures pouncer
probabilité caractéristique Terme(s) connexe(s) : mot de procedure
d’interception / characteristic passe ; réponse ; signal Acheminement, par des
actuation probability d'identification convenu. hélicoptères ou,
Probabilité moyenne pour qu'une 01 mars 1973 occasionnellement, par de petits
mine de type donné soit bâtiments de surface, de
interceptée par un passage de la procédure d’accès / access plongeurs-démineurs jusqu'à des
drague à l'intérieur de l'intercept procedure mines dérivantes ou des mines à
caractéristique. Terme(s) connexe(s) : orin à faible immersion
01 nov. 1975 procédures d'élimination des précédemment draguées, afin
explosifs. d'en assurer le déminage.
probabilité d’avarie / damage 09 janv. 1996 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
threat neutralisation des explosifs et
Probabilité qu'a un bâtiment procédure d’approche aux munitions ; opération de
passant une fois dans un champ instruments / instrument renforcement de l'écran anti-
de mines, de faire exploser une approach procedure sous-marin.
ou plusieurs mines et de subir un Série de manoeuvres 04 oct. 2000
volume d'avaries déterminé. déterminées à l'avance
01 août 1976 permettant à un aéronef dans les procédure de renflouage /
conditions de vol aux instruments, salvage procedure1
probabilité de destruction / kill d'évoluer rationnellement depuis Récupération, évacuation et
probability le début de l'approche initiale, appropriation du matériel, des
Estimation de la probabilité de la jusqu'à l'atterrissage, ou jusqu'à navires, engins et matériels
destruction d'un objectif. un point à partir duquel il pourra flottants alliés ou ennemis, en
01 avr. 1973 atterrir à vue ou entreprendre la avarie, laissé de côté,
procédure d'approche condamnés ou abandonnés en
probablement détruit / probably interrompue. vue de leur réutilisation, de leur
destroyed 01 sept. 1981 réparation, de leur reconstruction
En opérations aériennes, ou de leur mise au rebut.
estimation de perte se rapportant procédure d’approche Terme(s) connexe(s) : matériel
à un aéronef ennemi qui a été vu contrôlée du sol / ground- récupéré ; récupération3 ;
rompre le contact dans des controlled approach procedure récupérer.
circonstances conduisant à la Technique utilisant à la fois un 01 déc. 1974
conclusion que cet aéronef doit radar de surveillance et un radar
être considéré comme détruit d'approche de précision pour procédures d’élimination des
bien que son écrasement au sol diriger par radiophonie un aéronef explosifs / explosive ordnance
n'ait pas été effectivement en approche afin de le placer en disposal procedures
constaté. position pour l'atterrissage. Tout plan ou mode d'action
01 nov. 1968 13 déc. 1999 permettant à du personnel
qualifié d'accéder à des explosifs
procédé de destruction procédure d’approche ou matières dangereuses,
définitive / final disposal interrompue / missed approach d'établir un diagnostic, de les
procedures procedure neutraliser, de les récupérer et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : Procédure à suivre lorsqu'il est enfin de les détruire. Ces
procédures d'élimination des impossible de poursuivre procédures couvrent les
explosifs. l'approche. domaines suivants :
01 nov. 1974 [OACI] a. Accès aux explosifs - Mesures
Note : elle est exécutée : prises pour repérer avec
procédé de mise hors d’état de a. lors d'une approche aux précision un explosif non explosé
instruments, à l'initiative du pilote, et le rendre accessible.
fonctionner / render safe
si l'environnement de piste n'est b. Diagnostic - Mesures prises
procedures
pas en vue à l'altitude ou à la pour identifier et évaluer un
Terme(s) connexe(s) :
hauteur minimale de descente, explosif non explosé.
procédures d'élimination des
ou à la hauteur ou altitude de c. Neutralisation - Utilisation de
explosifs. méthodes et outils spéciaux pour
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obtenir l'interruption des fonctions 01 oct. 1992 temps défini.


ou la séparation de pièces 01 oct. 2001
essentielles des dispositifs produit de remplacement
explosifs en vue d'empêcher une d’urgence / emergency profondeur / depth
explosion accidentelle. substitute En usage maritime ou
d. Récupération du matériel Produit qui peut être utilisé, en hydrographique, distance
explosif. cas d'urgence seulement, à la verticale entre le niveau de base
e. Destruction définitive - place d'un autre produit, mais hydrographique et le fond de la
Mesures consistant à détruire les seulement après avis de mer, d'un lac ou d'une rivière.
explosifs ou matières personnel techniquement qualifié 01 mars 1973
dangereuses, à les brûler sur de la nation qui utilise le produit
place, à les transporter vers un et qui en définira les limites profondeur d’autoprotection /
lieu prévu pour leur destruction d'emploi. self-protection depth
ou à employer tout autre moyen Terme(s) connexe(s) : produit de Profondeur d'eau à laquelle le
convenable. substitution ; produit normalisé. front dangereux moyen est nul
01 oct. 1980 01 mars 1973 par rapport aux mines influencées
par la technique de dragage. La
procédures opérationnelles / produit de substitution / profondeur de sécurité est une
operational procedures acceptable product profondeur d'autoprotection
Méthodes détaillées, utilisées par Produit qui peut en remplacer un particulière.
les états-majors et les unités pour autre pendant des périodes 01 août 1976
mener à bien leurs tâches prolongées sans nécessiter de
opérationnelles. directives techniques. profondeur de sécurité / safe
01 août 1982 Terme(s) connexe(s) : produit de depth
remplacement d'urgence ; produit En guerre des mines sur mer,
processus de ralliement / normalisé. profondeur d'eau minimum à
homing 01 févr. 1973 partir de laquelle un bâtiment ne
Technique par laquelle un mobile risque pas d'influencer une mine
se dirige, soit par autoguidage, produit normalisé / de fond de type donné. La
soit par guidage externe, vers standardized product profondeur de sécurité est
une source de rayonnement Produit qui répond à des généralement donnée pour un
d'énergie primaire ou réfléchie, spécifications couvrant des bâtiment droit, par mer calme et
ou vers un point déterminé. exigences techniques identiques pour une vitesse donnée.
01 mars 1979 ou équivalentes. Les produits 01 déc. 1976
normalisés sont identifiés par un
production des pistes / track numéro de code OTAN. programme de coopération
production Terme(s) connexe(s) : produit de nucléaire / programme of
Fonction assurée par un remplacement d'urgence ; produit nuclear cooperation
organisme de surveillance de de substitution. Propositions bilatérales
l'espace aérien. Les éléments 01 août 1982 approuvées par le Président des
radar actifs et passifs sont mis en États-Unis, par lesquelles les
corrélation pour en obtenir une produit pétrolier conditionné / États-Unis fournissent des armes
représentation de la situation packaged petroleum product nucléaires et un soutien
aérienne. Cette situation Produit pétrolier généralement approprié à des pays utilisateurs
comporte : la position, lubrifiant, huile, graisse ou article désirant engager des unités de
l'identification, l'altitude, la force spécifique normalement vecteurs au profit de l'OTAN dans
et la direction du déplacement de conditionné par le fabricant puis des rôles uniquement nucléaires
l'objet observé. stocké, transporté et livré en ou à double capacité. Après
01 déc. 1974 récipients ayant une capacité approbation présidentielle de
unitaire égale ou inférieure à 250 principe, des négociations seront
produit aéronautique / litres. entreprises avec le pays
aeronautical product 01 août 1982 utilisateur pour préparer les
Dans le cadre la navigabilité modalités détaillées du soutien.
OTAN, aéronef, système produit pétrolier en vrac / bulk 01 sept. 2003
d’aéronef sans pilote, moteur petroleum product
ou hélice d’aéronef. Produit pétrolier liquide transporté programme de tir à l’horaire /
MCASB, 5 août 2014 par divers moyens et entreposé schedule of targets
en citernes ou en récipient ayant En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
produit connexe / associated une capacité unitaire supérieure objectifs individuels, groupés ou
product à 250 litres. en série, devant être pris à partie,
Dans le domaine des carburants 01 août 1982 dans un ordre défini, et suivant un
et lubrifiants, produit d'origine programme donné.
pétrolière ou chimique employé profil de règles d’engagement / 01 oct. 1978
comme fluide hydraulique, agent rules of engagement profile
anticorrosion, propergol liquide Liste de règles d'engagement progression par bonds /
ou produit spécial, nécessaire à choisies à l'intention d'une force à leapfrog
la mise en oeuvre, à la laquelle a été confié un rôle Forme de mouvement au cours
maintenance et au stockage des particulier ou une opération duquel des éléments (tels que
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déplacent suivant un même axe propagande / propaganda


en se rejoignant ou en se projet de plan coordonné / Informations, particulièrement
dépassant successivement les coordinated draft plan celles à caractère tendancieux ou
uns les autres. Projet de plan qui a été trompeur, utilisées pour
01 avr. 1973 coordonné par les nations promouvoir une cause ou un
concernées. On peut l'utiliser point de vue politiques.
projectile / projectile pour la planification et les 31 janv. 2013
Corps apte à être propulsé par exercices à venir et le mettre en
une force normalement fournie application en période d'urgence. propulseur d’appoint / booster1
par une arme et qui poursuit son Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan Propulseur auxiliaire et
mouvement grâce à son énergie d'opération ; plan final ; projet de temporaire fixe ou éjectable, pour
cinétique. plan ; projet de plan initial. faciliter le décollage d'un aéronef,
01 août 1982 01 mars 1979 ou d'un missile, ou pour lui
communiquer une accélération
projection / projection projet de plan initial / initial momentanée.
En cartographie, toute disposition draft plan Terme(s) connexe(s) :
systématique de méridiens et Plan établi et coordonné au sein renforçateur d'amorçage.
parallèles représentant sur un de l'état-major origine, et prêt à 01 janv. 1991
plan la surface courbe de la être coordonné avec d'autres
sphère ou de l'ellipsoïde. états-majors militaires. L'autorité protection / screen1
Terme(s) connexe(s) : image origine ne peut le mettre en Terme naval définissant la
géoréférencée ; orthorectification. application immédiatement mais disposition de navires, de sous-
01 août 1970 peut, en cas d'urgence, l'utiliser marins ou d'aéronefs, en vue de
comme base d'ordre d'opération. la protection d'une unité ou d'une
projection conforme Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan flotte contre des attaques
Terme privilégié : projection d'opération ; plan final ; projet de menées à partir de sous-marins,
orthomorphique. plan ; projet de plan coordonné. d'aéronefs ou de missiles.
01 mars 1979 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
projection équivalente / equal coordonnateur d'écran.
area projection prolongateur de câble de 01 mars 1981
Projection telle que des surfaces largage / anchor line extension
égales sur le sol sont kit protection chimique,
représentées, sur la carte, par Dispositif installé sur un aéronef biologique, radiologique et
des surfaces égales entre elles. équipé de portes amovibles du nucléaire collective (privilégié) /
01 mars 1973 type coquille qui est destiné à collective chemical, biological,
permettre le saut des radiological and nuclear
projection orthomorphique / parachutistes par l'arrière. protection
orthomorphic projection 01 févr. 1973 protection nucléaire,
projection conforme radiologique, biologique et
Type de projection dont l'échelle, prolongement d’arrêt / stopway chimique collective (privilégié)
bien que variant d'un bout à Aire rectangulaire définie au sol à PROCOL
l'autre de la carte, est la même l'extrémité d'une piste dans le Protection fournie à un groupe
dans toutes les directions en sens du décollage, désignée par d'individus en environnement
n'importe quel point, de telle sorte l'autorité compétente et nucléaire, radiologique,
que les petites surfaces y sont aménagée de telle sorte qu'elle biologique et chimique permettant
représentées sous leur forme constitue une surface convenable l'allégement des mesures
exacte et que les angles sont sur laquelle un aéronef peut individuelles de protection
conservés. s'arrêter lorsque le décollage est nucléaire, radiologique,
01 mars 1973 interrompu. Cette surface doit biologique et chimique.
pouvoir supporter des aéronefs 26 août 2009
projet de plan / draft plan d'environ 23.000 kg
Projet de plan initial, qui a été (50,000 livres). protection civile / civil
coordonné et accepté par les 01 mars 1981 protection
autres états-majors et qui est prêt Activités mises en œuvre par les
pour coordination avec les prolongement dégagé / services d'urgence dans le but de
nations intéressées, c'est-à-dire clearway protéger les populations, les
celles qui auraient des mesures Aire rectangulaire définie, au sol biens, les infrastructures et
nationales à prendre pour ou sur l'eau, à l'extrémité d'une l'environnement contre les
appuyer la réalisation du plan. On piste dans le sens du décollage, conséquences de catastrophes
peut l'utiliser pour la planification placée sous le contrôle de technologiques ou naturelles ou
et les exercices à venir et comme l'autorité compétente, et choisie d'autres situations d'urgence.
base d'ordre d'opération à mettre ou aménagée de telle sorte Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense
en application en période qu'elle constitue une surface civile.
d'urgence. convenable au-dessus de 29 août 2011
Terme(s) connexe(s) : plan laquelle un aéronef peut exécuter
d'opération ; plan final ; projet de une partie de sa montée initiale protection de l’environnement /
plan coordonné ; projet de plan jusqu'à une hauteur spécifiée. environmental protection
initial. 01 juil. 1980
01 mars 1979 Prévention ou atténuation des
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MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 moyens de destruction ou de pupitre de commande /
choc qu'une unité ou une console2
protection des forces / force formation militaire peut appliquer Meuble groupant les commandes,
protection sur l'adversaire à un moment les moyens de contrôle et les
Ensemble des mesures et donné. équipements électroniques ou
moyens destinés à minimiser la 01 août 1974 mécaniques similaires utilisés
vulnérabilité du personnel, des pour le contrôle de la disponibilité
installations, du matériel et des puissance de feu1 / firepower1 et/ou le contrôle des fonctions
opérations par rapport à toute Quantité de feu pouvant être mise spécifiques d'un système.
menace et en toutes en oeuvre par une position, une Exemples : vérification d'un
circonstances, afin de préserver unité ou une arme. missile, compte à rebours,
la liberté d'action et l'efficacité 01 mars 1973 opérations de lancement.
opérationnelle de la force. 01 mars 1973
22 juin 2004 puissance de feu2 / firepower2
Faculté de tirer.
protection du commandement 01 mars 1973
et du contrôle / command and
control protection puissance d’une arme
Aspect défensif de la guerre du nucléaire / nuclear yield
commandement et du contrôle Énergie libérée par l'explosion
ayant pour but d'empêcher un d'une arme nucléaire, mesurée
adversaire d'influencer, de par le nombre de kilotonnes ou
dégrader ou de détruire les de mégatonnes de trinitrotoluène
capacités amies de qui produiraient la même
commandement et de contrôle. libération d'énergie.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- 01 sept. 2003
commandement et contrôle ;
guerre du commandement et du puissance nucléaire / nuclear
contrôle. power
29 mai 2002 Ne doit pas être utilisé sans un
modificatif approprié.
protégé et alerté / warned Terme(s) connexe(s) : nation
protected nucléaire ; puissance nucléaire
État de vulnérabilité des forces importante ; puissance nucléaire
amies aux effets des armes militaire.
nucléaires. Dans cette situation, 01 avr. 1971
le personnel est supposé
bénéficier d'une certaine puissance nucléaire importante
protection contre la chaleur, le / major nuclear power
souffle et le rayonnement, telle Nation possédant une force de
que celle que procure l'intérieur frappe nucléaire capable de faire
d'un véhicule blindé fermé ; il peser une menace sérieuse sur
peut aussi être accroupi dans des toute autre nation.
trous individuels avec une toiture Terme(s) connexe(s) : puissance
improvisée. nucléaire.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : exposé et 01 juil. 1970
alerté ; exposé et non alerté.
01 sept. 2003 puissance nucléaire militaire /
military nuclear power
publication enregistrée / état possédant des armes
registered publication nucléaires
Publication classifiée portant un Nation qui possède des armes
numéro d'enregistrement, ainsi nucléaires et qui est en mesure
qu'un titre entier et un titre de les employer.
abrégé, et soumise à un Terme(s) connexe(s) : puissance
inventaire périodique. nucléaire.
01 nov. 1968 01 avr. 1971

publication non enregistrée / pulsoréacteur / pulsejet


non-registered publication Réacteur ne comportant ni
Publication ne portant pas de compresseur, ni turbine. Équipé à
numéro d'enregistrement et pour l'avant de valves qui s'ouvrent et
laquelle un inventaire périodique se referment alternativement, il
n'est pas exigé. aspire de l'air pour créer une
01 mars 1971 poussée au cours de brèves
explosions rythmées et non d'une
puissance de combat / combat manière continue.
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quasi collision / near miss


En vol, toute circonstance au
cours de laquelle la distance qui
sépare deux aéronefs aurait pu
constituer une situation
dangereuse.
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raccord d’élingue / suspension 01 mars 1981 marker beacon


strop Type de radiophare émettant
Agrès parfois nécessaire entre radiation induite / induced verticalement en éventail. Il peut
l'hélicoptère et l'élingue de radiation émettre un signal d'identification.
suspension. Radiation résultant de l'exposition Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise ;
01 sept. 1969 à des matériaux radioactifs, en radioborne Z ; radiophare.
particulier la capture des 01 mars 1973
raccord de servitude pour neutrons.
aéronefs / aircraft servicing Terme(s) connexe(s) : radioborne Z / Z-marker beacon
connector contamination. Type de radiophare émettant un
Dispositif monté sur l'aéronef ou 01 mars 1973 faisceau d'ondes vertical en
le matériel au sol qui permet forme de cône.
d'assurer le ravitaillement ou le radioactivité naturelle / Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise ;
service de piste. background radiation cône de silence ; radioborne en
Terme(s) connexe(s) : entretien Irradiation qui émane du milieu éventail ; radiophare.
courant pour aéronefs. ambiant, ou du corps humain lui- 01 avr. 1982
01 déc. 1979 même, et à laquelle tous les
individus se trouvent exposés en radiogoniométrie / radio
radar aéroporté à antenne permanence. direction finding
latérale / side-looking airborne 01 févr. 1973 Radiorepérage permettant
radar seulement de déterminer la
Radar aéroporté dont le champ radiobalise de repérage direction d'une station radio au
d'émission est perpendiculaire à d’aéronef accidenté / crash moyen de ses émissions.
l'axe du véhicule, ce qui lui locator beacon 01 nov. 1968
permet de fournir une Émetteur radio automatique
représentation du terrain ou servant à aider les unités de radionavigation / radio
d'objectifs en mouvement. recherche à localiser un aéronef navigation
01 nov. 1968 accidenté. Procédé de repérage par radio
Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise ; ayant pour objet de déterminer,
radar de conduite de tir / fire- radiobalise de repérage de pour les besoins de la navigation,
control radar détresse ; radiobalise individuelle la position ou la direction d'un
Radar utilisé pour fournir au de repérage. obstacle, ou de signaler son
système de conduite de tir d'une 01 sept. 2003 existence.
arme des données relatives à 01 nov. 1968
l'objectif. radiobalise de repérage de
02 mars 2007 détresse / emergency locator radiophare / radio beacon
beacon Émetteur radio émettant un signal
radar de couverture Terme générique désignant tous distinctif ou caractéristique
complémentaire / gap-filler les émetteurs radio servant au employé pour la détermination de
radar repérage de détresse. relèvements, de caps ou de
Radar utilisé pour compléter la Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise ; positions.
couverture obtenue par des radiobalise de repérage d'aéronef Terme(s) connexe(s) : radioborne
radars principaux là où celle-ci accidenté ; radiobalise en éventail ; radioborne Z ;
est insuffisante. individuelle de repérage. radiophare d'alignement.
01 déc. 1974 01 juin 1987 01 sept. 2003

radar Doppler / Doppler radar radiobalise individuelle de radiophare d’alignement /


Radar qui détecte tout repérage / personal locator localizer
déplacement d'une surface beacon Radiophare directionnel donnant
réfléchissante en mesurant le balise de localisation à un aéronef l'indication de son
décalage de fréquence de individuelle (toléré) écart latéral par rapport à un axe
l'énergie radio réfléchie dû au Émetteur-récepteur, porté par prédéterminé d'approche finale.
déplacement de l'observateur ou l'équipage ou placé dans son Terme(s) connexe(s) :
de la surface réfléchissante. équipement de survie, capable radiophare ; système
01 déc. 1976 d'émettre des signaux de guidage d'atterrissage aux instruments.
pour faciliter les opérations de 01 nov. 1980
radiac / radiac recherche et de sauvetage et
Acronyme dérivé des mots permettant les communications radiotélémétrie / radio range
"radioactivity, detection, indication en phonie. finding
and computation" (détection, Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise ; Détermination par radio de la
indication et évaluation de la radiobalise de repérage d'aéronef distance d'un objet au moyen de
radioactivité) et utilisé comme accidenté ; radiobalise de ses émissions radio, qu'elles
terme générique désignant repérage de détresse. soient indépendantes, réfléchies
différents types d'instruments et 01 sept. 2003 ou retransmises (sur une
d'équipements de mesure longueur d'onde identique ou
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01 nov. 1968 mètres ou à six pas d'intervalle. d'approvisionnements divers au


Terme(s) connexe(s) : rangée de moyen de gréements établis
raid / raid mines. entre deux ou plusieurs bâtiments
Opération, généralement de 01 juil. 1983 faisant route côte à côte.
faible envergure, comportant une 01 juil. 1980
incursion rapide en territoire rapport de forces / force ratio
ennemi pour recueillir des Rapport qualitatif et quantitatif ravitaillement à la mer /
renseignements, semer la entre des forces amies et hostiles, replenishment at sea
confusion chez l'adversaire ou dans un cadre espace-temps RAM
détruire ses installations. Elle se précis. Ensemble des opérations
termine par un repli préparé 01 oct. 2001 nécessaires pour assurer le
après exécution de la mission transfert de personnel ou de
reçue. rapporteur de coordonnées / matériel en mer.
01 nov. 1968 roamer 01 sept. 1981
Quadrillage construit pour les
raid amphibie / amphibious raid échelles des cartes usuelles et ravitaillement de l’Europe /
Opération amphibie comportant utilisé pour la lecture des resupply of Europe
une brève incursion en coordonnées. Acheminement de ravitaillement
profondeur ou l'occupation 01 août 1973 par voie de mer vers l'Europe au
temporaire d'un objectif, suivie cours de la période allant du
d'un repli planifié. rassemblement / join up déclenchement des hostilités
Terme(s) connexe(s) : opération Le fait, pour des avions ou des jusqu'à ce que les besoins aient
amphibie. groupes d'avions séparés de se été satisfaits. Ce ravitaillement ne
01 juil. 1987 rejoindre en une formation. comprend aucune matière déjà à
Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de terre en Europe, mais peut
rail / lap track regroupement ; zone de comporter tout autre produit
En guerre des mines sur mer, la rassemblement. quelle qu'en soit l'origine ou la
ligne médiane d'une bande ; dans 13 déc. 1999 provenance.
le cas idéal, c'est le rail à suivre Terme(s) connexe(s) : élément de
par la drague ou l'appareil de raté1 / dud réapprovisionnement.
détection. Charge explosive qui n'a pas été 01 nov. 1968
01 août 1976 armée comme prévu, ou qui n'a
pas explosé bien qu'ayant été ravitaillement d’un aéronef /
rame / packet armée. aircraft replenishing
En mouvements de convois 01 mars 1983 Opération consistant à remplir les
terrestres, ensemble restreint de réservoirs d'un aéronef de
véhicules, qui se déplace en tant raté² / misfire produits combustibles (tels que :
qu'élément d'un convoi. Défaut de mise à feu ou carburants, huile et gaz
26 août 2009 d'explosion d'une arme, d'une comprimé) jusqu'aux niveau,
munition ou de tout autre dispositif pression, quantité ou poids
RAM lourd de la manière attendue ou au déterminés à l'avance. Ne
Terme privilégie : ravitaillement moment prévu, dû à une s'applique pas à l'armement et
lourd à la mer défaillance de la mise de feu, de aux munitions.
l'amorce ou de la charge 01 févr. 1973
rampe de chargement / railway propulsive ou autre.
loading ramp 05 sept. 2007 ravitaillement en combustible
Plate-forme inclinée située en en flèche / astern refuelling
bout d'une voie ferrée ou latérale raté de prise d’immersion / Transfert de combustible en mer
à cette dernière et s'élevant married failure au cours duquel le ou les
jusqu'au niveau des wagons. En guerre des mines sur mer, bâtiments ravitaillés tiennent leur
01 août 1979 mine à orin reposant au fond et poste sur l'arrière du bâtiment
restée reliée à son crapaud dont ravitailleur.
rampe de lancement / launcher elle ne s'est pas dégagée par 01 mars 1981
Appareillage conçu pour soutenir suite d'un défaut de
et maintenir une fusée en position fonctionnement. ravitaillement improvisé /
de tir. 01 nov. 1975 improvised early resupply
01 avr. 1973 Acheminement de marchandises
ravitaillement / supplies disponibles à terre et prêtes à
rangée de mines / mine row Tout matériel et article utilisé aux être embarquées sans délai.
Simple rangée de mines ou de fins d'équipement, de soutien et Terme(s) connexe(s) : élément de
grappes de mines. de maintenance de forces réapprovisionnement.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : rangée militaires. 01 mars 1973
double. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
01 juil. 1972 équipement.
01 nov. 1986
rangée double / mine strip
En guerre des mines sur terre, ravitaillement à couple / abeam
deux rangées de mines parallèles replenishment
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ravitaillement initial / initial respectant l’ensemble des faible énergie), émis par les
early resupply facteurs de sécurité et résidus d'une arme nucléaire en
Acheminement vers leur d’exploitation. raison de la très haute
destination de navires déjà 14 août 2015 température à laquelle ils ont été
chargés de cargaisons destinées portés.
à satisfaire les besoins de la rayon de choc / damage radius 01 oct. 2001
période postérieure au jour J. En guerre des mines sur mer,
Ceci comprend les navires rayon du cercle centré sur un rayure / abrasion
marchands évacués des ports bâtiment et à l'intérieur duquel En photographie, rayure ou trace
principaux ou des principales doit se trouver une mine donnée produite mécaniquement sur une
zones terminales maritimes et pour que son explosion provoque surface sensible ou un support.
dispersés ensuite vers des ports des dégâts bien précis. 01 janv. 1973
secondaires, des zones 01 nov. 1975
terminales auxiliaires, ou des réallocation de ressources /
mouillages. rayon de destruction / reallocation of resources
Terme(s) connexe(s) : élément de destruction radius Mise à la disposition, par les
réapprovisionnement. En guerre des mines, pour une forces militaires d'un pays, de
01 mars 1973 charge de type et de dimensions ressources logistiques prélevées
donnés, distance maximum à sur ses ressources considérées
ravitaillement lourd à la mer / laquelle une mine sera détruite comme "rendues disponibles",
heavy replenishment at sea par l'effet de l'explosion de cette conformément aux définitions
RAM lourd charge sur son propre explosif, figurant dans la documentation
Ravitaillement à la mer consistant avec une probabilité donnée de OTAN, au profit des forces
à transférer une cargaison solide destruction, quelle que soit son militaires d'un autre ou plusieurs
d'un poids supérieur à orientation. autres pays, suivant les
2 000 kg (4 410 livres) et pouvant 01 nov. 1975 instructions de l'autorité militaire
atteindre 6 000 kg (13 216 livres), compétente.
conteneur compris. rayon de sécurité / radius of Terme(s) connexe(s) : aide
Terme(s) connexe(s) : safety logistique ; pouvoirs de
ravitaillement à la mer. Distance horizontale à partir du réaffectation ; soutien logistique
05 sept. 2007 point zéro au-delà de laquelle les intégré.
effets de l'arme nucléaire sur les 01 nov. 1968
ravitaillement par air / air troupes amies sont acceptables.
supply 01 nov. 1968 réapprovisionnement / resupply
Acheminement et livraison par Action par laquelle on complète
largage ou par poser rayonnement nucléaire / des stocks pour les maintenir au
d'approvisionnement et de nuclear radiation niveau requis.
matériel. Rayonnement corpusculaire ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : engin de
01 févr. 1973 électromagnétique pouvant être débarquement.
émis par les noyaux atomiques 01 juil. 1985
ravitaillement préorganisé / au cours de divers processus
planned resupply nucléaires. Dans le cas des réceptacle
Acheminement de ravitaillement armes nucléaires, les principaux Terme privilégié : zone d'impact.
par voie de mer suivant un flot rayonnements émis sont : les
régulier réalisé conformément particules alpha et bêta, les réceptive / ripe
aux dispositions de l'organisation rayons gamma et les neutrons. En guerre des mines, terme
et des programmes préétablis. La Tous les types de rayonnement périmé signifiant "armée".
manière de se procurer ce nucléaires sont ionisants, mais la Terme(s) connexe(s) : mine
ravitaillement sera aussi réciproque n'est pas vraie ; ainsi : armée.
normalement planifiée. les rayons X, qui sont ionisants, 01 déc. 1976
Terme(s) connexe(s) : élément de n'appartiennent pas à la famille
réapprovisionnement. des rayonnements nucléaires car réceptivité / receptivity
01 juil. 1970 ils ne sont pas émis par le noyau Indique la vulnérabilité d'une
des atomes. audience-cible à des moyens
ravitaillement vertical / vertical 01 sept. 1971 déterminés d'opérations
replenishment psychologiques.
En usage maritime, transport de rayonnement thermique1 / 01 janv. 1973
matériel depuis ou vers des thermal radiation
unités par hélicoptère. Énergie émise sous forme recherche / collection
01 mars 1981 d'ondes électromagnétiques par Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du
un corps solide, liquide ou gazeux renseignement.
rayon d'action / radius of action en raison de sa température. 01 mars 1973
Distance maximale qu'un navire, 26 août 2009
aéronef ou véhicule, portant une recherche anti-sous-marine /
charge de combat normale, peut rayonnement thermique2 / antisubmarine search
couvrir à partir de sa base et thermal X-rays Exploration systématique d'une
selon une route ou un itinéraire Rayonnement électromagnétique, zone particulière dans le but de
donné et revenir sans se situé principalement dans la localiser un sous-marin dont on
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présence quelque part dans la individuellement ou collectivement, photographique peut être


zone. Certains types de pour assumer des tâches de stratégique ou tactique.
recherche sont aussi utilisés pour militaires d'active déployés sur des 01 févr. 1973
la localisation d'un cas de théâtres d'opérations.
détresse. 01 oct. 2001 reconnaissance amphibie /
01 févr. 1973 amphibious reconnaissance
reconnaissance1 / recognition Débarquement amphibie effectué
recherche de couverture / Détermination de la nature d'une par des éléments de faible
cover search personne, d'un objet ou d'un importance, normalement fondé
En photographie aérienne, phénomène détectés et, sur une action discrète plutôt que
sélection de la couverture éventuellement, de leur classe ou sur l'emploi des armes, en vue
existante répondant le mieux à un de leur type. Cela peut s'étendre d'obtenir des renseignements et
besoin déterminé. à la détermination d'un individu généralement suivi d'un repli
01 mars 1973 au sein d'une classe ou d'un type prévu.
donnés. 01 oct. 1980
recherche d’interception / Terme(s) connexe(s) : détection ;
intercepting search identification1,2 ; identification reconnaissance armée / armed
Type de recherche conçu pour ami/ennemi. reconnaissance
intercepter un ennemi dont la 01 févr. 1989 Mission aérienne dont le but
position initiale est connue et principal est de localiser puis
dont la route et la vitesse peuvent reconnaissance2 / d’attaquer des objectifs inopinés
être estimées. reconnaissance tels que matériels, personnels et
01 mars 1973 RECO installations ennemis dans des
Mission entreprise en vue zones ou le long d’itinéraires
recherche et sauvetage / d'obtenir, par observation visuelle déterminés, mais qui n’a pas pour
search and rescue ou par d'autres modes de but d’attaquer des objectifs
Mise en oeuvre d'aéronefs, détection, des renseignements particuliers fixés à l’avance.
d'embarcations de surface, de bruts sur les activités et les 18 févr. 2015
sous-marins, d'équipes de possibilités d'un ennemi actuel ou
sauvetage et d'équipements en puissance, ou d'acquérir des reconnaissance chimique /
spécialisés pour rechercher et données concernant les chemical survey
secourir le personnel en détresse caractéristiques météorologiques, Action ayant pour objet de
sur terre ou en mer. hydrographiques ou déterminer l'intensité et la nature
Terme(s) connexe(s) : recherche géographiques d'une zone du danger chimique dans une
et sauvetage de combat. particulière. aire donnée et marquer le
01 oct. 2003 Terme(s) connexe(s) : pourtour.
reconnaissance aérienne. Terme(s) connexe(s) : veille
recherche et sauvetage de 01 févr. 1989 chimique.
combat / combat search and 01 sept. 1981
rescue reconnaissance aérienne / air
RESCO reconnaissance reconnaissance de munition
Détection, localisation, Recherche de renseignements à explosive
identification et sauvetage partir d'un aéronef : soit par Terme privilégié : reconnaissance
d'équipages d'aéronefs tombés observation visuelle, soit par d'explosifs et de munitions.
en territoire hostile en période de utilisation de détecteurs
crise ou en temps de guerre et, le (capteurs) placés sur cet aéronef. reconnaissance d’explosifs et
cas échéant, de personnel Terme(s) connexe(s) : de munitions / explosive
militaire isolé en détresse, reconnaissance2. ordnance reconnaissance
entraîné et équipé pour être 01 mars 1981 reconnaissance de munition
secouru dans des conditions de explosive (toléré)
recherche et sauvetage de reconnaissance aérienne Recherche, détection, repérage,
combat. photographique / air marquage, identification initiale,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : recherche photographic reconnaissance vérification et signalisation de
et sauvetage. Recueil de renseignements au munitions explosives non
01 oct. 2003 moyen de la photographie explosées en vue de déterminer
aérienne. On peut distinguer : les mesures devant être prises
recherche sur zone / area a. reconnaissance ultérieurement.
search photographique stratégique ; 31 août 2012
Reconnaissance ou recherche b. reconnaissance
effectuée sur une zone donnée photographique tactique ; reconnaissance d’itinéraire /
en vue de fournir des c. reconnaissance route reconnaissance
informations nouvelles ou plus photographique destinée à la Mission de reconnaissance le
récentes sur des situations ou cartographie et la topographie. long d'une voie de
des activités générales ou Les photographies aériennes communication particulière, par
particulières. prises pour la topographie et la exemple une route, une voie
01 sept. 1981 cartographie exigent un degré de ferrée, un canal, pour y découvrir
précision particulier. Cette des informations nouvelles ou
recomplètement / backfilling dernière forme de plus récentes sur les conditions
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01 déc. 1979 façon générale toutes activités. Terme(s) connexe(s) : procédure
01 août 1979 de renflouage.
reconnaissance en force / 25 sept. 1998
reconnaissance in force recouvrement1 / overlap1
reconnaissance offensive recouvrement linéaire récupération4 / recovery4
Opération offensive, visant à recouvrement longitudinal recouvrement4
découvrir ou à éprouver la force recouvrement latéral En maintenance sur le champ de
de l'ennemi ou à obtenir d'autres En photographie, partie commune bataille, enlèvement d'un véhicule
informations le concernant. à deux clichés, couramment abandonné, hors service ou
01 juil. 1980 exprimée e n pourcentage. Le immobilisé et, si nécessaire, son
recouvrement est dit acheminement vers un point de
reconnaissance et surveillance "longitudinal" entre deux clichés maintenance.
spéciales/ special successifs d'une même bande, 13 déc. 1999
reconnaissance and "latéral" entre deux bandes
surveillance adjacentes et "linéaire" entre récupérer / salvage2
Activités de reconnaissance et de deux lignes successives d'un Prélever sur un matériel
surveillance menées par des enregistrement à balayage en irréparable, des ensembles,
forces d'opérations spéciales, qui ligne. sous-ensembles ou composants,
complètent les moyens et 01 mars 1981 en vue de leur réutilisation.
systèmes de renseignement du Terme(s) connexe(s) :
théâtre en recueillant des recouvrement2 / overlap2 cannibaliser.
informations stratégiques ou En cartographie, zone commune 04 oct. 2000
opérationnelles. Il s'agit à deux cartes d'une même série.
d'opérations de renseignement 01 mars 1981 redéploiement / deployment4
humain, menées indépendamment Réimplantation de forces dans de
ou en appui d'opérations recouvrement3 / overlap3 nouvelles zones d'opérations.
conventionnelles, et qui peuvent Marge de la bande draguée par Terme(s) connexe(s) :
faire appel à des techniques, un bâtiment ou une formation qui déploiement2,3 ; dispositif1,2,3.
méthodes et matériels spéciaux ou est également couverte par un 01 févr. 1988
employer des moyens locaux. dragueur voisin ou une formation
04 oct. 2000 voisine, ou draguée de nouveau redressement / rectification
lors d'un passage sur la bande En photogrammétrie, procédé
reconnaissance offensive voisine. consistant à corriger une image
Terme privilégié : reconnaissance 01 mars 1981 en supprimant les déformations
en force. causées par l'inclinaison latérale
recouvrement4 du capteur, et à projeter l'image
reconnaissance par le feu / Terme privilégié : récupération4. corrigée sur un système de
reconnaissance by fire projection cartographique.
Méthode de reconnaissance dans recto d’une carte / face of a Terme(s) connexe(s) : mosaïque
laquelle on effectue un tir sur une map or chart contrôlée ; mosaïque semi-
position ennemie supposée pour Côté où apparaît l'image contrôlée ; mosaïque sommaire ;
amener l'ennemi à révéler sa imprimée de la carte. orthorectification.
présence par un mouvement ou 01 mars 1973 14 oct. 2002
par tir de riposte.
01 nov. 1968 récupération1 / recovery1 redresseur / rectifier
En opérations, action d'entrer en Appareil permettant de
reconnaissance radiologique / contact, de protéger et d'extraire transformer un courant alternatif
radiological survey du personnel, des petits groupes en courant continu.
Détection de la présence de ou des unités, ou du matériel. Terme(s) connexe(s) : onduleur.
rayonnements nucléaires et 25 sept. 1998 01 janv. 1983
mesure de ces rayonnements au
moyen d'instruments appropriés. récupération2 / recovery2 référence d’altitude / altitude
01 sept. 1981 En guerre des mines sur mer, datum
recueil d'une mine aussi intacte Niveau arbitraire à partir duquel
reconnaissance sur axe / strip que possible, afin d'en permettre les distances verticales sont
search l'étude ultérieure aux fins de mesurées. Le plan de référence
Mission de reconnaissance le renseignement et/ou à des fins pour les mesures de hauteur est
long d'une ligne droite entre deux expérimentales. soit le sol ou la mer
points de référence. Terme(s) connexe(s) : immédiatement à la verticale de
01 mars 1981 déblaiement et renflouage. l'aéronef, soit un plan horizontal
25 sept. 1998 quelconque. Pour les altitudes-
reconnaissance sur itinéraire / pressions, c'est le niveau qui
récupération3 / salvage3 correspond à la pression
line search
Action de garder ou de recueillir atmosphérique de 1013,2 mb (29,
Mission de reconnaissance le
des matériels faisant partie 92 pouces de mercure). Pour
long d'une ligne de
d'équipement allié ou l'altitude vraie, c'est le niveau
communication particulière, par
ennemi,endommagé, mis au rebut, moyen des mers.
exemple une route, une voie
condamné ou abandonné, en vue Terme(s) connexe(s) : altitude.
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01 févr. 1973 effet de terre Espace aérien de dimensions


Modification de la direction de définies, à l'intérieur duquel sont
référence de publication / propagation d'une onde radio de assurés un service d'information
imprint sol quand elle passe de la terre à de vol et un service d'alerte.
Note brève en marge d'une carte, la mer ou de la mer à la terre. Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de
donnant tout ou partie des 01 mars 1973 contrôle de la circulation
éléments suivants : date de aérienne ; centre de contrôle
publication, d'impression, nom de réfugié / refugee régional.
l'éditeur, de l'imprimeur, lieu de Toute personne qui, craignant 01 mars 1973
publication, nombre avec raison d'être persécutée du
d'exemplaires imprimés et fait de sa race, de sa religion, de réglage / adjust fire2
renseignements correspondants. sa nationalité, de son En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
01 mars 1973 appartenance à un certain groupe ordre ou demande pour le
social ou de ses opinions réglage d'un tir.
référence de sortie politiques, se trouve hors du pays 01 sept. 1974
Terme privilégié : numéro de dont elle a la nationalité et qui ne
sortie. peut ou, du fait de cette crainte, ne réglage de tir par observation /
veut se réclamer de la protection observed fire procedure
référence d’une épreuve / print de ce pays ; ou qui, si elle n'a pas Méthode réglementaire utilisée
reference de nationalité et se trouve hors du pour le réglage d'un tir indirect
Indications relatives à une pays dans lequel elle avait sa sur un objectif.
mission de reconnaissance résidence habituelle à la suite de 01 mars 1973
photographique portées sur une tels événements, ne peut ou, en
épreuve et permettant de raison de ladite crainte, ne veut y réglage observé de tir /
l'identifier. retourner. adjustment of fire
01 sept. 1969 Terme(s) connexe(s) : demandeur ajustage observé de tir
d'asile ; évacué ; personne Procédé utilisé dans le tir
réflecteur à écho renforcé / déplacée. d'artillerie terrestre et navale pour
corner reflector2 [ONU] obtenir, par l'observation des
En interprétation radar, objet qui 14 août 2015 coups, le gisement, la portée et,
fournit un écho d'amplitude en cas d'emploi de fusées à
supérieure à celle que l'on régénération / regeneration temps, la hauteur d'éclatement
pourrait en attendre, compte tenu Activation, en temps utile, de tout correcte pour battre un objectif.
de ses dimensions, en raison de ou partie des structures et de Terme(s) connexe(s) : observer.
réflexions multiples sur des l'infrastructure existantes des 01 févr. 1973
surfaces lisses. forces, y compris la remise à des
01 juil. 1980 niveaux préétablis des effectifs, réglage percutant par
équipements et stocks. encadrement sur la ligne
réflecteur-ballon / balloon Terme(s) connexe(s) : activer ; d’observation / bracketing
reflector mobilisation1,2. Méthode de réglage de tir dans
En guerre électronique, 13 juin 2000 laquelle un encadrement est
réflecteur-brouilleur monté sur déterminé en obtenant d'abord un
ballon-sonde et destiné à créer région à service consultatif / coup long et un coup court sur la
de faux échos. advisory area ligne d'observation, puis en
13 déc. 1999 Région définie dans une région réduisant chaque fois cet
d'information de vol et dans encadrement de moitié, jusqu'à
réflecteur-brouilleur / confusion laquelle est prévu un service obtenir un coup au but ou
reflector consultatif du trafic aérien. l'encadrement désiré.
Dispositif destiné à réfléchir 01 févr. 1973 01 mars 1973
l'énergie radioélectrique pour
créer des échos brouilleurs. Les région de contrôle / control règles d’engagement / rules of
réflecteurs-brouilleurs radar area engagement
comprennent, par exemple, les Espace aérien contrôlé situé au- Directives provenant d'une
rubans accordés et les réflecteurs dessus d'une limite déterminée autorité militaire compétente et
polyédriques. par rapport à la surface. précisant les circonstances et les
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle limites dans lesquelles les forces
aérien ; espace aérien contrôlé ; pourront entreprendre et/ou
réflecteur polyédrique / corner voie aérienne ; zone de contrôle ; poursuivre le combat.
reflector1 zone de contrôle terminale. 01 janv. 1973
Dispositif constitué de parois 01 juil. 1980
réfléchissantes formant des regroupement / collation
angles dièdres et qui est utilisé région de défense aérienne / air En matière de renseignement,
comme cible ou comme balise defence region étape de la phase d'exploitation
radar. Subdivision géographique d'une du cycle du renseignement au
01 juil. 1980 zone de défense aérienne. cours de laquelle le
01 déc. 1974 rassemblement des
réfraction côtière / coastal renseignements bruts de même
refraction région d’information de vol / nature permet d'établir une
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facilite l'exploitation ultérieure. Terme privilégié : azimut


Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du géographique. renfort-soutien / follow-up
renseignement. En opérations amphibies,
01 févr. 1988 relèvement vrai débarquement des renforts et des
Terme privilégié : azimut approvisionnements après la
régulateur / air movement géographique. mise à terre des échelons
officer d'assaut et des échelons de
Officier instruit pour remplir des relief / relief premier renfort.
fonctions dans les bureaux de Variations d'altitudes et de Terme(s) connexe(s) : assaut1,2 ;
mouvements aériens. configurations de terrain à la échelon de premier renfort.
01 févr. 1973 surface terrestre, pouvant être 01 mars 1982
représentées sur des cartes par
réintégration / reintegration des courbes de niveau, des renseignement / intelligence
Processus par lequel des ex- teintes hypsométriques, des Rens.
combattants ou des anciens estompages ou des points cotés. Résultat de la recherche et de
belligérants sont amnistiés et ces 01 avr. 1971 l'exploitation ciblées des
personnes, ainsi que des réfugiés renseignements bruts concernant
et des personnes déplacées, relief par ombres portées / l’environnement, ainsi que les
rejoignent la société civile. shaded relief capacités et les intentions des
29 août 2011 Technique de cartographie qui acteurs, en vue d’identifier des
fournit un relief apparent du menaces et d’offrir des
relais d’amorçage / detonating terrain par représentation des opportunités pour exploitation par
cord amplifier ombres qui seraient portées par les décideurs.
Accessoire, fixé sur le cordeau les points élevés s'ils étaient MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
détonant, permettant éclairés par une source située
simultanément l'amorçage d'une dans le quadrant gauche renseignement acoustique /
charge et la transmission de supérieur de la carte. Ce type de acoustic intelligence
l'onde de détonation vers une représentation est généralement Renseignement issu des signaux
autre charge. associé aux courbes de niveau. ou émissions acoustiques.
01 déc. 1977 Terme(s) connexe(s) : MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
estompage.
relais radio en vol / airborne 01 févr. 1974 renseignement brut /
radio relay information
Aéronef équipé de moyens remise de gaz / overshoot information
radioélectriques en vue Phase de vol pendant laquelle les Donnée non traitée, de toute
d'augmenter la portée, la opérations d'atterrissage ne sont nature, qui peut être utilisée pour
souplesse et la sécurité physique pas menées à terme. l'élaboration du renseignement.
des systèmes de transmissions. 01 août 1979 Terme(s) connexe(s) : besoin en
01 févr. 1973 renseignement brut ; cycle du
rendez-vous des forces renseignement ; plan de
relève sur position / relief in Terme privilégié : point de recherche ; renseignement de
place rendez-vous des forces. base.
relève sur place (toléré) 01 nov. 1991
Remplacement, décidé par renforçateur d’amorçage /
l'autorité supérieure, de tout ou booster2 renseignement brut de combat
partie d'une unité d'une zone par Charge explosive très sensible / combat information
une unité de relève. Les utilisée pour l'amorçage d'une Donnée d'une validité souvent
responsabilités des éléments charge trop importante pour un éphémère recueillie au combat
remplacés, en ce qui concerne la détonateur ou une fusée de type par les unités ou qui leur est
mission et la zone d'opérations usuel. directement communiquée. Elle
attribuées, sont transmises à Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge1,2 ; peut être utilisée pour les
l'unité remplaçante. L'unité propulseur d'appoint opérations et l'appréciation de la
remplaçante poursuit l'opération 01 janv. 1991 situation. Cette donnée entrera
en cours conformément aux dans les circuits du
ordres. renforcement / reinforcing renseignement.
01 nov. 1968 En artillerie, mission tactique 01 août 1982
confiée à une unité d'artillerie en
relèvement vue d'augmenter les feux d'une renseignement de base / basic
Terme privilégié : azimut. autre unité de cette arme. intelligence
01 mars 1985 renseignement de
relèvement en transit / transit documentation (toléré)
bearing renfort de transmissions / Renseignement sur toute source,
Relèvement obtenu en notant signals support permettant d'établir une
l'heure à laquelle deux points Fourniture de personnel et de documentation de référence
marquants au sol se présentent matériel provenant d'autres utilisable pour la planification et le
sous un même relèvement relatif. forces pour l'établissement d'un traitement des informations ou du
01 août 1976 système de transmissions renseignement obtenus
spécialisé ou supplémentaire. ultérieurement.
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renseignement ; renseignement Renseignement issu des à la source ou à l’émetteur et de


brut ; renseignement de situation. transmissions faciliter l’identification et la mesure
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 électromagnétiques hors de ces derniers.
communications. MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
renseignement de MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
documentation renseignement opérationnel /
Terme privilégié : renseignement renseignement géographique operational intelligence
de base. militaire / military geographic Renseignement nécessaire à la
information planification et à la conduite de
renseignement de sources Tout renseignement campagnes au niveau opératif.
ouvertes / open-source géographique qui est nécessaire Terme(s) connexe(s) : niveau
intelligence à l'établissement des plans et aux opératif ; renseignement
Renseignement provenant opérations. stratégique ; renseignement
d’informations accessibles au 01 août 1982 tactique.
public et autres informations non MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
classifiées dont la diffusion renseignement géospatial /
publique ou l’accès sont limités. geospatial intelligence renseignement stratégique /
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 Renseignement issu de la strategic intelligence
combinaison de l’information Aux niveaux national ou
renseignement de sécurité / géospatiale, dont l’imagerie, et international, renseignement
security intelligence d’autres sources de nécessaire à la formulation de la
Renseignement sur la nature, les renseignement pour décrire, politique, à la planification militaire
possibilités et les intentions évaluer et représenter et à la fourniture d’indices et
d'organisations ou d'individus visuellement les activités et d'indicateurs d’alerte.
hostiles, qui sont ou pourraient caractéristiques à référence Terme(s) connexe(s) : niveau
être engagés dans les activités géographique sur terre. stratégique ; renseignement ;
d'espionnage, de sabotage, de MCJSB, 25 août 2014 renseignement opérationnel ;
subversion, de terrorisme et de renseignement tactique.
crime organisé. renseignement humain / human MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- intelligence
ingérence ; renseignement ; renseignement d’origine renseignement sur l’objectif /
sécurité1,2. humaine (toléré) target intelligence
MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 ROHUM Renseignement sur toute source,
Catégorie de renseignement utilisé à des fins de désignation
renseignement de situation / découlant de renseignements d’objectif.
current intelligence bruts recueillis et fournis par une Terme(s) connexe(s) :
Renseignement qui décrit la source humaine. renseignement.
situation actuelle au niveau 01 janv. 1983 MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
stratégique ou tactique.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : renseignement marginal renseignement tactique / tactical
renseignement ; renseignement Terme privilégié : donnée intelligence
de base. marginale. Renseignement nécessaire à la
01 sept. 1981 planification et à l'exécution des
renseignement médical / opérations au niveau tactique.
renseignement de toutes medical intelligence Terme(s) connexe(s) : niveau
sources / all-source Renseignement qui relève des tactique ; renseignement ;
intelligence domaines médicaux, renseignement opérationnel ;
Renseignement établi en utilisant bioscientifiques, renseignement stratégique.
l'ensemble des sources et épidémiologiques, MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013
organismes disponibles. environnementaux ou autres en
Terme(s) connexe(s) : rapport avec la santé humaine ou renseignement technique /
renseignement. animale. technical intelligence
01 déc. 1990 Note : de par sa nature technique Renseignement relatif aux
spécifique, ce renseignement développements technologiques
renseignement d’origine nécessite des compétences à l'étranger, aux performances et
électromagnétique / signals médicales étendues pendant les aux possibilités opérationnelles
intelligence phases d’orientation et des matériels étrangers qui font
ROEM d’exploitation du cycle du ou pourraient faire l'objet
Terme générique désignant le renseignement. d'applications militaires.
renseignement "transmissions" et MCJSB, 31 oct. 2013 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
le renseignement électronique, renseignement.
lorsqu'il n'est pas nécessaire de renseignement mesures et 01 août 1979
distinguer ces deux types de signature / measurement and
renseignement, ou pour en signature intelligence renseignement transmissions /
désigner le fusionnement. Renseignement issu de l’analyse communications intelligence
16 juil. 1996 scientifique et technique de Renseignement obtenu de
données fournies par des communications
renseignement électronique / capteurs, afin d’identifier toute électromagnétiques ou de
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des personnes autres que leurs aériennes en zones travers un champ de mines ;
utilisateurs ou destinataires géographiques, pour une période repère d'extrémité de rangée
prévus. donnée. double.
01 oct. 2001 Terme(s) connexe(s) : attribution 01 nov. 1994
des ressources.
renvoi au verso / back-up 09 mai 2000 repère d’extrémité de rangée
En cartographie, image imprimée double / strip marker
au verso d'une carte déjà repérage à vue des mines / En guerre des mines sur terre,
imprimée au recto. Désigne mine spotting marqueur naturel, artificiel ou
également l'impression de ces En guerre des mines sur mer, spécialement mis en place situé à
images. observation visuelle d'une mine l'origine et à la fin d'une rangée
01 févr. 1973 ou d'un champ de mines. double de mines.
01 nov. 1975 Terme(s) connexe(s) : marqueur
réparation au combat / battle de cheminement ; marqueur
damage repair repère1 / pinpoint1 d'extrémité de couloir ; passage à
Réparation essentielle, pouvant point par rapport à un repère travers un champ de mines ;
être improvisée, effectuée au sol repère d'extrémité de rangée.
rapidement dans des conditions Point identifié avec précision, en 01 mars 1981
de combat, afin de remettre particulier au sol, qui localise un
temporairement en service le très petit objectif. Un point de repère terrestre / landmark
matériel endommagé ou hors de repère pour un rendez-vous, ou Repère naturel ou artificiel du
combat. tout autre but. Les coordonnées terrain pouvant être déterminé
03 févr. 2011 de ce point lui-même. avec précision par ses
01 juil. 1970 coordonnées.
réparation des dégâts subis au 01 avr. 1973
combat repère2 / pinpoint2
Terme privilégié : réparation au point par rapport à un repère répertoire analytique du
combat au sol renseignement de l’OTAN /
Position d'un aéronef par rapport NATO intelligence subject code
réparation des dégâts subis au sol, déterminée par Système numérique destiné à
par un aérodrome / aerodrome observation directe du terrain. répertorier les questions traitées
damage repair Terme(s) connexe(s) : datum. dans les documents de
Ensemble des activités 01 juil. 1970 renseignement. Il comporte
nécessaires pour rétablir la notamment un système de
capacité opérationnelle d'un repère convenu / agreed point symboles alphanumériques
aérodrome après une attaque Point au sol déterminé d'avance, désignant les noms
non nucléaire. Ceci comprend : pouvant être identifié en vol, et géographiques.
a. la reconnaissance, pour utilisé quand un avion participe 01 mars 1973
estimer les dommages et les au réglage de tir.
principaux travaux de remise en 01 févr. 1973 répertoire des objectifs
état ; Terme privilégié : liste d'objectifs.
b. neutralisation des explosifs et repère de cliché
munitions ; Terme privilégié : repère de fond répétiteur de cap / heading
c. le rétablissement des surfaces de chambre. indicator
opérationnelles minimales, Instrument qui indique le cap,
incluant les aires de manoeuvre repère de fond de chambre / transmis par signal électrique,
et d'accès pour les aéronefs; collimating mark depuis une centrale de cap située
d. le rétablissement des services repère de cliché à distance.
et installations essentiels pour la Repère rigidement lié à la 01 nov. 1980
conduite des opérations chambre qui donne une image
aériennes. sur chaque cliché. Les images repli / retirement
03 août 1998 des repères de fond de chambre Mouvement de retrait effectué par
permettent de déterminer la une force non au contact de
répartiteur de charges / load position du point principal de l'ennemi.
spreader chaque cliché. 01 juil. 1983
plateau-répartiteur 01 mars 1973
Matériel utilisé pour répartir le repli amphibie / amphibious
poids d'un chargement sur une repère d’extrémité de rangée / withdrawal
surface donnée afin d'éviter des row marker Opération amphibie comportant le
contraintes mécaniques En guerre des mines terrestre, retrait de forces par mer, au
excessives. repère naturel, artificiel ou moyen de bâtiments ou d'engins
01 mars 1973 spécialement mis en place, militaires, à partir d'une côte
marquant le début ou la fin d'une tenue par l'adversaire pouvant
répartition / apportionment rangée de mines, là où les mines être le siège d'une menace.
Quantification et partage en sont posées par rangées Terme(s) connexe(s) : opération
pourcentage de l'effort total élémentaires. amphibie.
attendu, en relation avec les Terme(s) connexe(s) : marqueur 01 juil. 1987
priorités qui doivent être dévolues de cheminement ; marqueur
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Appareil qui, recevant une réseau routier militaire de base


émission électronique, affiche réseau de détection et de / basic military route network
une réponse appropriée. contrôle / control and reporting Itinéraires axiaux, latéraux et de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : system raccordement désignés dès le
transpondeur. Système établi pour : temps de paix par la nation hôte
01 févr. 1974 a. la détection lointaine, la pour faire face aux besoins
reconnaissance, la poursuite prévisibles en mouvements et
réponse / reply d'aéronefs ou la poursuite de transports militaires tant alliés
Réponse à une demande bâtiments de surface ; que nationaux.
d'identification. b. le contrôle de la défense 01 mars 1979
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mot de aérienne active. Ce système
passe ; procédé d'identification ; consiste essentiellement en une réseau sol de défense aérienne
signal d'identification convenu. chaîne de stations radar de Terme privilégié : infrastructure
01 nov. 1968 détection lointaine et de centres électronique de défense
de direction des interceptions et aérienne.
repos / rest un corps d'observateurs, desservi
En artillerie, commandement par un réseau de transmission réseau trigonométrique / field
indiquant que l'unité (les unités) approprié. control
ou la (les) pièce(s) à qui il 01 mars 1973 Série de points dont les positions
s'adresse ne doivent pas et les altitudes sont connues. Ces
exécuter les ordres de tir aussi réseau de détermination de positions sont utilisées comme
longtemps que ce position / fixer network éléments de base dans
commandement reste en vigueur. système de détermination de l'établissement des cartes
01 mars 1977 position terrestres et marines.
Ensemble d'installations Normalement, ces positions sont
représentation à spectres radiogoniométriques ou radar qui, déterminées par les méthodes de
multiples / multispectral opérant en conjonction, sont relevés géographiques, et sont
imagery capables de déterminer la parfois appelées : "points de
Représentation obtenue position d'un aéronef en vol par contrôle trigonométriques".
simultanément dans plusieurs rapport au sol. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
bandes discrètes de spectre 01 mars 1973 cheminement par triangulation ;
lumineux. point de référence3 ; poste de
01 janv. 1980 réseau de points de contrôle / contrôle.
control2 01 août 1979
représentation conventionnelle En cartographie et
/ pictorial symbolization photogrammétrie, système de réserve1 / reservation
Manière de représenter, à l'aide repères ou d'objets, pris à la En normalisation OTAN, énoncé
de signes conventionnels, les surface de la terre, sur une carte formel par lequel un pays
détails marquants d'une carte. ou sur une photographie, dont les membre décrit la partie du
01 août 1971 coordonnées ont été déterminées document ou des documents
ou doivent l'être. couverts par un accord de
représentation stéréoscopique 01 sept. 1981 normalisation OTAN qu'il
/ stereoscopic model n'appliquera pas ou n’appliquera
Impression de troisième réseau hydrographique / que partiellement.
dimension donnée par une zone drainage system Terme(s) connexe(s) : accord de
ou un objet vu sur des Fleuves, rivières et autres détails normalisation OTAN ; mise en
photographies appropriées quand hydrographiques intérieurs d'un application.
on les examine à l'aide d'un pays. CS, 20 oct. 2010
stéréoscope. 01 mars 1973
01 sept. 1969 réserve2 / reserve
réseau perspectif / perspective Force tenue à disposition pour
réquisition / requisition grid faire face à des situations
Ordre, sous forme réglementaire, Réseau de lignes dessiné sur (ou imprévues ou pour influer sur le
de fournir notamment des superposé à) une photographie, cours des événements à venir.
personnes, du ravitaillement ou représentant la perspective d'un 16 juil. 1999
des services dont l'emploi réseau de lignes tel qu'il serait
militaire est prévu, mais n'est sur le sol ou sur un plan de réserve d’avant-garde /
rendu effectif que par cette référence. mainguard
procédure. 01 mars 1973 Un élément de l'avant-garde.
01 nov. 1975 Terme(s) connexe(s) : avant-
réseau radar / radar netting garde.
réseau de commandement / Ensemble fourni par plusieurs 01 mars 1973
command net radars reliés à un centre unique
Réseau de transmissions reliant en vue de fournir une information réserve non débarquée /
un échelon de commandement à intégrée. floating reserve
une partie ou à l'ensemble de ses Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de Au cours d'une opération
échelons subordonnés en vue de réseau radar. amphibie, troupes de réserve qui
l'exercice du commandement. 01 juil. 1970 restent embarquées jusqu'à ce
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Note : la restriction peut croix par exemple, superposé au
réserves de guerre / war s'appliquer entre autres à la plan de l'image d'un système de
reserves liberté de mouvement au sein de visée. Il peut être employé seul,
Réserves constituées par des la zone d'opérations interarmées en tant que référence sur certains
approvisionnements réunis en ou au respect des règles types d'instruments à oculaire
temps de paix pour répondre à d'engagement approuvées. unique, ou avec un autre
l'accroissement des besoins 20 juin 2006 ensemble, pour former un repère
militaires résultant de l'ouverture flottant sur certains types de
des hostilités. Elles sont restriction imposée à la stéréoscope.
destinées à fournir le support circulation / movement Terme(s) connexe(s) : graticule2.
essentiel aux opérations jusqu'à restriction 01 nov. 1975
ce qu'il soit possible de les Limitation temporaire imposée à
recompléter. la circulation vers ou/et en retour / recovery3
Terme(s) connexe(s) : stocks provenance de certaines zones, Dans les opérations aériennes,
opérationnels ; stocks afin d'en dégager les accès et phase d`une mission qui a trait au
opérationnels du théâtre. d'empêcher les embouteillages. trajet d`un avion rejoignant une
01 nov. 1968 01 mars 1973 base.
25 sept. 1998
réserves de plage / beach restrictions de l’espace aérien /
reserves airspace restrictions retournement / lap turn
Dans une opération amphibie, Mesures restrictives spéciales En guerre des mines sur mer,
rassemblement appliquées à des portions manœuvre exécutée par un
d'approvisionnements de toutes d'espace aérien de dimensions dragueur entre la fin d'un
sortes en dépôts temporaires bien définies. passage et le début du passage
constitués dans les zones têtes 01 juil. 1980 suivant.
de pont. 22 janv. 2010
01 mars 1992 rétablissement de la paix /
peacemaking rideau de fumée
résidu d’arme nucléaire / Effort de soutien de la paix Terme privilégié : écran de
nuclear weapon debris poursuivi après le déclenchement fumée.
Résidu d'une arme nucléaire d'un conflit en vue de parvenir à
après son explosion ; ces résidus un cessez-le-feu ou à un risque lié au rayonnement
comprennent les débris de règlement pacifique, qui implique électromagnétique /
l'enveloppe et des éléments de principalement des mesures electromagnetic radiation
l'arme, ainsi que du plutonium ou diplomatiques appuyées, au hazard
de l'uranium résiduels, et des besoin, par l'utilisation directe ou Situation qui exposerait le
produits de fission. indirecte de moyens militaires. personnel, les équipements, les
01 nov. 1983 14 août 2015 munitions ou les carburants à un
niveau dangereux de
restez sur les éléments / dwell retard / late rayonnement électromagnétique.
at/on En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, 01 nov. 1990
En cas d'appui d'artillerie ou de compte rendu fait à l'observateur
feu d'appui naval, terme utilisé chaque fois qu'il se produit un risque nucléaire / degree of
lorsque le tir est susceptible de délai entre le départ du coup et nuclear risk
se poursuivre pendant un certain l'annonce de "coup parti" en Risque auquel peuvent être
temps et au moment prescrit, ou ajoutant à ce compte rendu le soumises des forces amies lors
d'être appliqué sur un ou retard évalué en secondes. de l'explosion d'une arme
plusieurs objectifs particuliers. 01 août 1974 nucléaire utilisée pour l'attaque
01 août 1974 d'un objectif rapproché ; il est
retard de suppression d’écho évalué par le commandant de ces
restitution / restitution proche / altitude delay forces. Ce risque, acceptable
Détermination de la position Retard dans la synchronisation dans certaines conditions
planimétrique vraie des objets introduit entre le départ d'une tactiques, peut être qualifié
photographiés. impulsion radar et le début de sa d'exceptionnel, modéré ou
01 sept. 1969 trace sur l'écran, afin d'en négligeable.
éliminer le cône mort. Terme(s) connexe(s) : risque
restriction / caveat 01 févr. 1973 nucléaire exceptionnel ; risque
En opérations OTAN, toute nucléaire modéré ; risque
limitation, réserve ou contrainte retard pyrotechnique / nucléaire négligeable.
imposée par un pays à ses forces pyrotechnic delay 01 août 1976
militaires ou éléments civils Composition pyrotechnique
placés sous le commandement et intercalée dans un dispositif risque nucléaire exceptionnel /
le contrôle de l'OTAN ou mis à la d'amorçage et destinée à emergency nuclear risk
disposition de cette dernière, qui transmettre la flamme avec un Risque nucléaire dont les effets
ne permet pas aux commandants retard prédéterminé. prévisibles peuvent entraîner
OTAN de déployer et d'employer 01 juin 1978 parmi le personnel, soit un choc
ces moyens totalement en passager, soit des pertes, soit les
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importante l'efficacité des unités. nécessité, des véhicules, avions de surface amies représentent
Terme(s) connexe(s) : risque et navires. pour les aéronefs amis.
nucléaire. Terme(s) connexe(s) : temps de Terme(s) connexe(s) : route du
01 mars 1973 rotation. large.
01 déc. 1977 22 juin 2004
risque nucléaire modéré /
moderate nuclear risk roue à rochets / sprocket route du chasseur / hunter
Risque nucléaire dont les effets En guerre des mines sur mer, track
prévisibles sont supportables ou, dispositif incorporé à l'orin d'une route du dragueur
au pire, n'entraînent que des mine pour le laisser traverser par En guerre des mines sur mer,
conséquences mineures. le brin de la drague sans séparer route que doit suivre le dragueur
Terme(s) connexe(s) : risque la mine de son crapaud. (ou le chasseur) s'il veut être
nucléaire. 01 nov. 1975 certain que les apparaux de
01 mars 1973 dragage (ou de chasse) passent
roulis / roll1 bien au-dessus du rail.
risque nucléaire négligeable / Rotation d'un aéronef ou d'un 01 nov. 1975
negligible nuclear risk navire autour de son axe de roulis
Risque nucléaire dont les effets (longitudinal). Elle se traduit par route du dragueur
prévisibles sur le personnel sont une attitude "aile basse". Terme privilégié : route du
limités à un éblouissement ou à 01 juil. 1972 chasseur.
une perte temporaire de la vision
nocturne. route / track7, n. route du large / transit route2
Terme(s) connexe(s) : risque Projection sur la surface du globe En opérations maritimes, route en
nucléaire. de la trajectoire d'un navire ou haute mer reliant normalement
01 juil. 1980 d'un aéronef, dont la direction en deux routes côtières.
tout point est généralement Terme(s) connexe(s) : route de
risque particulier / special exprimée en degrés à partir du transit.
hazard Nord réel, magnétique ou de 22 juin 2004
En matière de lutte contre le feu grille.
et sauvetage en cas d'accident 18 févr. 1998 route maritime / shipping lane
d'aéronef, terme désignant les Désigne un courant général de
carburants, les matériaux, les route aérienne / air route trafic maritime entre deux zones,
composants ou les situations qui Espace aérien défini entre deux de départ et d'arrivée.
pourraient augmenter les risques points et soumis à des 01 févr. 1974
pour les aéronefs militaires et règlements de navigation.
exiger des procédures, 01 févr. 1973 route standard / standard route
équipements ou agents Dans le cadre de la coopération
extincteurs particuliers. route aérienne principale / navale avec la marine
01 oct. 1984 trunk air route marchande, tracé unique
Route aérienne organisée pour le déterminé à l'avance reliant des
rocade / lateral route déplacement stratégique des positions situées sur la principale
Itinéraire sensiblement parallèle à forces militaires. route de navigation.
la limite avant de la zone de 20 nov. 1996 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
bataille ; il traverse ou relie les coopération navale avec la
pénétrantes. route d’approche / approach marine marchande.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : itinéraire. route 02 mars 2007
01 avr. 1973 Une route qui relie un port à une
route côtière ou à une route du
roquette / rocket large.
Véhicule autopropulsé dont la 01 nov. 1975
trajectoire en vol ne peut être
guidée. route de convoi / convoy route
01 août 1982 Route prescrite à chaque convoi
par l'autorité qualifiée.
rose du compas / compass 01 mars 1973
rose
Cercle gradué, généralement en route de dragage / lap course
degrés, matérialisant des En guerre des mines sur mer,
directions et imprimé ou gravé sur route sur le fond que l'on s'efforce
un support approprié. de suivre au cours d'un passage.
01 mars 1973 01 nov. 1975

rotation / turnaround route de transit / transit route1


Laps de temps entre l'arrivée en En opérations aériennes, corridor
un point et le prêt à partir de ce aérien temporaire de dimensions
point. Expression utilisée dans ce définies, établi dans la zone de
sens pour le chargement, l'avant afin de réduire au
déchargement, ravitaillement en maximum les risques que les
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sabot / sabot 01 sept. 1969 secteur de tir / sector of fire


Support léger dans lequel un Zone définie qui doit être
projectile de calibre plus petit est schéma d’assemblage couverte par le feu d'armes
centré pour permettre le tir du (topographie) / map index individuelles ou collectives ou
projectile dans une arme de carte index celles d'une unité.
calibre plus grand. Le support Graphique de base destiné 01 avr. 1971
obture l'âme de l'arme d'où le essentiellement à indiquer les
projectile est tiré. Il est positions relatives des différentes section à détacher d’un convoi
normalement rejeté à une courte feuilles d'une série de cartes et, / leaver section
distance de la bouche du canon. pour chacune d'entre elles, la Groupe de navires appartenant
01 juin 1961 zone qu'elle couvre, sa mise en au convoi principal et destinés à
service effective et s'en séparer en tant que navires
saisie d’aéronef / aircraft éventuellement, d'autres ou convoi détachés.
picketing renseignements sur la série. Terme(s) connexe(s) : convoi
amarrage d’un aéronef Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte1 ; détaché ; navire quittant.
Immobilisation d'un aéronef en carte spécialisée ; carton de 01 juin 1978
stationnement à l'extérieur, pour localisation.
éviter un déplacement dû aux 01 nov. 1990 section de liaison des forces
conditions météorologiques ou à terrestres / ground liaison
l'état de l'aire de stationnement. schéma de dispersion / section
01 déc. 1974 dispersion pattern Unité terrestre chargée d'assurer
Répartition de l'ensemble des la liaison air-terre sous le contrôle
sangle de sauvetage / rescue coups tirés d'une arme ou de des forces terrestres.
strop plusieurs armes dans des 01 mars 1982
Partie d'un équipement de conditions aussi semblables que
sauvetage qui, placée autour de possible, les points d'éclatement section de liaison de transport
la poitrine d'une personne, ou d'impact étant dispersés aérien / air transport liaison
permet de l'attacher à une ligne autour d'un point appelé point section
de sauvetage ou au câble du d'impact moyen. Élément de l'organisation des
treuil d'un hélicoptère. 01 mars 1973 mouvements et transports
01 juin 1984 détaché sur les aérodromes et
schéma de surface couverte1 / responsable du contrôle des
s’assurer de / secure country cover diagram mouvements d'éléments de force
Dans un contexte opérationnel, Schéma-index à petite échelle, terrestre sur l'aérodrome dans le
prendre possession d'une établi par région, indiquant les cadre d'opérations et exercices
position ou d'un point photographies aériennes de transport aérien.
caractéristique du terrain, avec existantes. 01 févr. 1973
ou sans combat, et prendre 01 déc. 1974
toutes dispositions pour section du cône de charge /
empêcher dans la mesure du schéma de surface couverte2 / warhead section
possible sa destruction ou sa master plot Section contenant le cône de
perte du fait de l'action ennemie. Portion de carte ou de calque sur charge entièrement assemblé,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : mesure laquelle on a porté le contour de avec son enveloppe et ses
d'interdiction. la zone couverte par une mission éléments associés.
01 juin 1981 de reconnaissance 01 mai 1963
photographique. On y inscrit
saut en commandé / free fall aussi la latitude, la longitude et section navale de plage
Manoeuvre de parachute au divers renseignements Terme privilégié : groupement
cours de laquelle celui-ci est concernant la carte et la mission. naval de plage.
ouvert, soit par commande 01 déc. 1974
manuelle, soit automatiquement, section ralliant un convoi /
à une altitude prédéterminée. secteur / sector joiner section
Terme(s) connexe(s) : largage en Partie d'une zone d'opérations Navire ou convoi ralliant, arrivé
chute libre. dont une unité a la responsabilité. au rendez-vous, en cours de
01 mars 1971 Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone manoeuvre pour s'intégrer au
d'influence. convoi principal.
schéma / plot1 01 juil. 1985 Terme(s) connexe(s) : convoi
Reproduction graphique ralliant ; navire ralliant un convoi.
représentant des données de tout secteur de défense aérienne / 01 juin 1978
genre. air defence sector
01 juil. 1972 SDA section trafic des mouvements
Subdivision géographique d'une aériens / air movement traffic
schéma d’arrimage / tie down région de défense aérienne. section
diagram 01 févr. 1973 Section basée sur les
Schéma d'utilisation du système aérodromes qui servent aux
d'arrimage d'une cargaison-type aéronefs de transport. Elle est
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responsable du chargement et du menaces (destruction, pertes,


déchargement des aéronefs ainsi sabotage, actions subversives, service d’information de vol /
que des opérations concernant accidents, vols, etc.). flight information service
les passagers, le courrier et le Terme(s) connexe(s) : défense Service assuré dans le but de
matériel. portuaire ; sécurité1,2 ; sécurité fournir les avis et les
01 févr. 1973 des opérations ; sécurité renseignements utiles à
physique. l'exécution sûre et efficace des
sécurité1 / security1 01 déc. 1974 vols.
Situation dans laquelle des 01 févr. 1988
informations, du matériel, du séparation verticale / stepped-
personnel, des activités et des up separation service du contrôle de la
installations désignés sont Dans une formation aérienne, circulation aérienne / air traffic
protégés contre l'espionnage, le distance verticale qui sépare control service
sabotage, la subversion, le deux aéronefs successifs, le Service assuré dans le but
terrorisme et les détériorations, premier volant à une altitude a. d'empêcher:
ainsi que contre les pertes et les supérieure à celle du second ; les (1) les abordages entre
divulgations non autorisées. lignes de vol des deux aéronefs aéronefs ;
26 août 2014 ne se trouvant pas forcément (2) les collisions, sur l'aire de
dans le même plan vertical. manoeuvre, entre les aéronefs et
sécurité2 / security2 01 nov. 1975 des obstacles ;
Mesures requises pour assurer la b. d'accélérer et de régulariser la
protection d’informations, de séquence d’approche / circulation aérienne.
matériel, de personnel, d’activités approach sequence 01 nov. 1980
et d’installations désignés contre Ordre dans lequel plusieurs
l'espionnage, le sabotage, la aéronefs sont autorisés à services mutuels / cross-
subversion, le terrorisme et les effectuer leur approche. servicing
détériorations, ainsi que contre 01 sept. 1981 soutien logistique mutuel
les pertes et les divulgations non Fournitures de matériel ou
autorisées. série de cartes / map series prestations de services
26 août 2014 jeu de cartes effectuées par un élément d'une
Collection de cartes réalisées à la armée ou d'une nation à un
sécurité des opérations / même échelle et sur le même élément d'une autre armée ou
operations security type cartographique, et dotées d'une autre nation,
Ensemble des mesures qui d'une identification collective par éventuellement à titre onéreux.
donnent à une opération ou à un l'organisme qui les a établies. Terme connexes : appui
exercice militaires la sécurité Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte1 ; réciproque ; entretien courant
adéquate par des moyens actifs carte spécialisée. pour aéronefs.
ou passifs, afin d'interdire à 01 mars 1973 01 oct. 1978
l'ennemi la connaissance du
dispositif, des moyens et des série d’objectifs / series of services mutuels pour
intentions des forces amies. targets aéronefs / aircraft cross-
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre- En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, servicing
ingérence ; contre-surveillance ; nombre donné d'objectifs ou de Prestation de services à un
guerre électronique ; sécurité1,2 ; groupe d'objectifs sur lesquels il aéronef par un organisme autre
sécurité physique ; sécurité est prévu de tirer pour appuyer que celui auquel il est affecté,
portuaire ; sûreté1,2. une phase de la manoeuvre. Une éventuellement à titre onéreux, et
01 oct. 1992 série d'objectifs peut être conformément à un besoin
désignée par une appellation opérationnel défini de services
sécurité physique / physical conventionnelle. mutuels pour aéronefs. Les
security 01 août 1976 services mutuels pour aéronefs
Aspect de la sécurité qui traite comprennent deux catégories :
des mesures physiques prises service d’alerte / alerting a. Services mutuels stade A -
pour sauvegarder le personnel, service Prestation de services à un
empêcher tout accès non Service chargé d'alerter les aéronef sur un aérodrome ou un
autorisé aux équipements, organismes responsables de la navire, pour lui permettre de se
installations, matériels, recherche et du sauvetage des rendre a un autre aérodrome ou
documents et informations et les aéronefs et d'aider ces sur un autre navire.
protéger contre l'espionnage, le organismes suivant les besoins. b. Services mutuels stade B -
sabotage, le terrorisme, les 01 févr. 1973 Prestation de services à un
détériorations et le vol. aéronef sur un aérodrome ou un
Termes connexes : sécurité ; service d’escale aérienne / air navire, pour lui permettre
sécurité portuaire ; sûreté1,2. staging unit d'effectuer une mission
26 août 2014 Unité implantée sur un opérationnelle.
aérodrome, chargée d'accueillir, Terme(s) connexe(s) : assistance
sécurité portuaire / port de parquer, de remettre en aux aéronefs de passage ;
security condition, de faire repartir les besoin opérationnel de services
Mesures destinées à protéger les aéronefs et de prendre en charge mutuels pour aéronefs ; entretien
navires, les ports, les installations leur fret et personnel. courant pour aéronefs.
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signal de trafic / ground signal message ou d'une donnée ou


services supplémentaires / Signal visuel disposé sur un l'identité d'un réseau, d'une
supplementary facilities aérodrome afin de donner aux station ou d'un utilisateur.
Services requis en un endroit équipages des indications sur les 09 mai 2000
déterminé pour assurer à des règles de circulation en vigueur.
forces de renfort un soutien Terme(s) connexe(s) : aire à signe distinctif
minimal donné. Ils s'ajoutent à signaux. Terme privilégié : indicatif d'appel
ceux nécessaires au soutien des 01 mars 1973 international.
forces en place.
01 nov. 1994 signal d’identification convenu silence radar / radar silence
/ countersign Ordre interdisant l'émission par
servocommande / actuator Signal d'identification secret et sa radar de signaux
Dispositif fournissant la force réponse. électromagnétiques sur certaines
nécessaire au déplacement d'une Terme(s) connexe(s) : mot de ou toutes les fréquences.
gouverne ou de tout autre passe ; procédé d'identification ; 01 nov. 1968
appareil de commande. réponse.
01 janv. 1980 01 mars 1973 silence radio / radio silence
Situation dans laquelle les
seuil / threshold signaleur / aircraft marshaller émissions de tout ou partie des
Début de la partie de la piste guide d’aéronef moyens radio sont suspendues.
utilisable pour l'atterrissage. Personne spécialement entraînée 01 juil. 1980
01 déc. 1976 à diriger, par des moyens visuels
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ou autres, les mouvements simultanéité / simultaneity
coopération navale avec la d'aéronefs au sol vers des (ou à En opérations militaires, élément
marine marchande ; navire partir de) points d'atterrissage, de de la conception d'une campagne
marchand. décollage ou de vol stationnaire. ou d'une opération cherchant à
01 févr. 1973 désorganiser le processus de
seuil de compte rendu / prise de décision du commandant
communication reporting gate signal indicateur / guide signs ennemi en le mettant face à
Point ou ligne géographique de Élément de signalisation utilisé plusieurs problèmes en même
référence où les navires pour indiquer les emplacements, temps.
marchands sont tenus d'appeler les distances, les directions, les 30 janv. 2012
l'organisation de coopération itinéraires et tous
navale avec la marine renseignements similaires. site avancé de soutien
marchande afin d'établir un 01 sept. 2003 logistique naval / naval
premier contact ou d'actualiser advanced logistic support site
des informations antérieures. signature d’un objectif1 / target Emplacement utilisé comme point
02 mars 2007 signature1 principal de transbordement sur
Image caractéristique d'un le théâtre des opérations pour le
signal / signal1 élément qu'un matériel de soutien logistique de la flotte.
En électronique, toute impulsion détection ou d'identification fait Terme(s) connexe(s) : site
transmise électroniquement. apparaître. logistique naval de l'avant.
01 juin 1965 01 juin 1978 01 déc. 1993

signal d’accusé de réception / signature d’un objectif2 / target site d’atterrissage / landing
acknowledgement signal signature2 site1
Signal émis pour indiquer qu'un En guerre des mines sur mer, Site à l'intérieur d'une zone
message a été bien reçu. variation d'un champ d'influence d'atterrissage comprenant un ou
09 mai 2000 provoquée par le passage d'un plusieurs points d'atterrissage.
navire ou d'une drague. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
signal de danger routier / road 01 juin 1978 aérodrome ; point d'atterrissage2 ;
hazard sign zone d'atterrissage.
Panneau utilisé pour signaler les signe conventionnel militaire / 30 juin 2005
dangers de la circulation routière. military symbol
Les panneaux militaires dans la Symbole utilisé, habituellement site de chargement / loading
zone des communications sur carte, visuel ou diagramme, site
doivent se conformer aux pour représenter une unité Emplacement englobant
accords existants avec les particulière, une installation, une plusieurs points de chargement.
autorités nationales. activité ou autre élément d'intérêt 09 juil. 1997
01 déc. 1966 militaire.
01 juin 1984 site de débarquement / landing
signal de destruction site2
télécommandé / command signe d’authentification / En opérations amphibies, portion
destruct signal authenticator continue de littoral sur laquelle
Signal utilisé pour déclencher Lettre, chiffre ou groupes de des troupes, du matériel et du
volontairement le mécanisme de lettres ou de chiffres, ou une ravitaillement peuvent être
destruction dans un missile. combinaison de lettres et de débarqués par des moyens de
01 mars 1973 chiffres, certifiant l'authenticité surface.
d'une transmission, d'un Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de

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mise à terre1. situation paré à combattre / Mouvement rapide et de faible


30 juin 2005 immediate operational durée de l'air (ou de tout autre
readiness fluide) lors de la propagation de
site de lancement / launching État dans lequel une force armée l'ébranlement produit par une
site est prête à tous égards à explosion ou une combustion de
Installation conçue pour le combattre instantanément. carburant pour fusée.
lancement des missiles sol/air ou Terme(s) connexe(s) : exercice 01 mars 1973
sol/sol. d'emploi d'une arme nucléaire ;
01 avr. 1973 exercice de préparation d'une souffle2 / blast2
arme nucléaire. Pression accompagnant ce
site durci / hardened site 01 sept. 2003 phénomène.
Abri normalement construit sous 01 mars 1973
une couverture de roche ou de situation psychologique /
béton, destiné à assurer une psychological situation source / source
protection contre les effets des Désigne l'état émotionnel, la En matière de renseignement,
armes classiques. Il peut aussi disposition d'esprit ou toute personne ou objet dont on peut
être équipé pour fournir une motivation de comportement tirer des renseignements bruts.
protection contre les effets caractérisant à un moment donné Terme(s) connexe(s) : agent ;
secondaires d'une attaque une audience-cible. Cette organisme de renseignement.
nucléaire ou contre une attaque situation psychologique est 01 sept. 1981
chimique ou biologique. essentiellement fondée sur des
01 mars 1981 particularités nationales d'ordre sous-concept tactique / tactical
politique, social, économique et sub-concept
site isolé / dispersed site psychologique, mais peut être Énoncé, formulé en termes
Site choisi de façon à réduire la également influencée par les généraux, d'un aspect déterminé
concentration et la vulnérabilité circonstances et les événements. des moyens militaires relevant
par son éloignement d'autres 01 août 1972 d'un concept tactique, et à partir
objectifs militaires ou de toute duquel sont mis au point un
zone susceptible d'être menacée. situer / spot2 équipement, un système d'arme,
01 juil. 1987 Placer à l'endroit exact. ainsi que la doctrine tactique
01 août 1973 correspondante.
site logistique naval de l’avant / 01 sept. 2003
naval forward logistic site sommation de dégager /
Emplacement, disposant warning off sous-ensemble / sub-assembly
d'installations portuaires et Avis informant des unités Dans le domaine de la logistique,
d'aérodrome à proximité, qui potentiellement hostiles que leurs partie d'un ensemble composé
fournit le soutien logistique aux actions entravent des opérations de deux ou plusieurs pièces, qui
forces navales sur le théâtre des de l'OTAN ou dirigées par l'OTAN peut être fournie et remplacée
opérations. et leur ordonnant d'y mettre fin sur comme telle.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : site le champ. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
avancé de soutien logistique Note : généralement employé composant ; ensemble ;
naval. dans les opérations navales. équipement ; pièce.
01 déc. 1993 01 oct. 2001 01 oct. 1992

site protégé / protected site sonnette sous-marin en détresse /


Installation protégée par le Terme privilégié : écran. distressed submarine
camouflage ou la dissimulation, DISSUB
par l'implantation sélective, par la sortie / sortie Sous-marin désemparé au fond
construction des installations de En opérations aériennes, vol de la mer, incapable de faire
manière à empêcher les dégâts opérationnel effectué par un surface.
par les éclats des munitions avion. 16 juil. 1999
classiques, ou par combinaison Terme(s) connexe(s) : attribution
de telles mesures. des ressources ; mission2. sous-munition / submunition
01 juil. 1987 01 nov. 1968 Toute munition qui, pour remplir
son rôle, se sépare d'une
situation générale de sortie de reconnaissance munition-mère.
l’environnement / recognized photographique / imagery Terme(s) connexe(s) : arme à
environmental picture sortie dispersion.
Représentation complète et sortie photographique 01 nov. 1985
continue des informations Tout vol d'un aéronef ayant pour
géospatiales, océanographiques but d'effectuer des prises de vues soutenabilité / sustainability
et météorologiques prescrites aériennes. Aptitude d'une force à maintenir
pour la planification et la conduite 01 mars 1973 sa puissance de combat au
des opérations interarmées dans niveau requis pendant la durée
une zone donnée à un moment sortie photographique nécessaire à l'accomplissement
donné et qui soutient l'unité Terme privilégié : sortie de de sa mission.
d'action dans l'espace de bataille. reconnaissance photographique. Terme(s) connexe(s) : maintien
20 juin 2006 en puissance logistique
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des organismes de l'OTAN, lignes de son concept, de sa


soutien associé / associated implantés, opérant ou en transit forme, de son envergure, de son
support sur son territoire. emplacement, du but poursuivi,
Dans le domaine maritime, Terme(s) connexe(s) : pays hôte. des objectifs visés, des forces
opérations dans lesquelles une 31 janv. 2014 nécessaires, des répercussions
unité désignée opère politiques, des dispositions prises
indépendamment d'une force ou soutien logistique à la mer / aux fins d'analyse ainsi que des
d'un groupement déterminé, mais afloat support coûts.
dont la tâche est de fournir des Soutien logistique en dehors des 01 juin 1984
informations de contact à la force limites portuaires dans lequel
soutenue, d'en recevoir du l'approvisionnement de forces spécification technique /
renseignement et, si elle y est embarquées est assuré en route technical specification
autorisée, de coopérer avec celle- ou au mouillage. Liste détaillée des qualités
ci et d'assurer avec elle la 01 déc. 1974 techniques exigées d'un matériel.
coordination des opérations. Cette liste est établie de manière
L'autorité qui attribue la mission à soutien logistique du combat / à servir de base pour
cette unité en conserve le contrôle combat service support l'établissement des plans et pour
tactique et en coordonne les Assistance fournie aux unités de les procédés de fabrication d'un
tâches et les mouvements suivant combat principalement dans les matériel répondant aux
les besoins du commandant de la domaines de l'administration et caractéristiques opérationnelles
force soutenue. de la logistique. données.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : soutien 09 nov. 1990 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
direct 1. caractéristiques opérationnelles.
25 sept. 1998 soutien logistique intégré / 01 nov. 1968
integrated logistic support
soutien de la paix / peace Ensemble des activités spécification-type / guide
support techniques et de gestion par specification
Efforts poursuivis de façon lequel les conditions de soutien Critères minimaux utilisés pour
impartiale aux fins de restaurer logistique sont intégrées en un évaluer une spécification
ou de maintenir la paix. concept unique, pris en nationale relative à un carburant,
Note : les efforts de soutien de la considération dès la phase de un lubrifiant ou un produit
paix peuvent inclure la prévention conception et pour toute la durée connexe, quand cette
des conflits, le rétablissement de de vie des systèmes ou spécification est proposée dans
la paix, l’imposition de la paix, le équipements et grâce auquel un but de normalisation.
maintien de la paix et la tous les éléments du soutien 01 oct. 1984
consolidation de la paix. logistique sont planifiés, acquis,
MCJSB, 20 nov. 2014 testés et fournis en temps voulu sphère céleste / celestial
avec un bon rapport coût- sphere
soutien direct1 / direct support2 efficacité. Sphère imaginaire concentrique à
SD Terme(s) connexe(s) : la terre, de rayon infini, et sur
Dans le domaine maritime, réallocation de ressources. laquelle on projette les corps
opérations liées à la protection 01 nov. 1994 célestes autres que la terre.
d'une force spécifique par 01 mars 1973
d'autres unités, normalement soutien logistique mutuel
sous le contrôle tactique de cette Terme privilégié : services spot / blip
force. mutuels. Représentation lumineuse d'un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : soutien objet sur un écran de
associé. soutien sanitaire / health and visualisation.
22 juin 2004 medical support 02 mai 1995
Ensemble des actions contribuant
soutien direct2 / direct support3 à la mise en condition et à la STANAG
SD conservation du potentiel humain Terme privilégié : accord de
En opérations terrestres, tâche par une prise en charge intégrale normalisation OTAN.
tactique principale confiée à une et cohérente.
unité d'artillerie, consistant à 30 juin 2005 stand de tir
fournir le feu sur demande d'une Terme privilégié : champ de tir2.
unité appuyée autre qu'une unité soutien santé / health service
d'artillerie sans que soit spécifiée support station de décontamination
la relation de commandement. Toute prestation fournie Terme privilégié : chantier de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : action directement ou indirectement en décontamination.
d'ensemble et renforcement. vue de favoriser la santé ou le
22 juin 2004 bien-être d'un patient ou d'une station de triangulation /
population. triangulation station
soutien du pays hôte / host- 13 déc. 1999 Point de la surface du globe
nation support
terrestre, dont la position est
Aide civile et militaire fournie en spécifications d’exercice / déterminée par triangulation.
temps de paix, de crise ou de exercise specifications 01 févr. 1974
guerre par un pays hôte à des Renseignements essentiels sur
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stocks d'entretien.
station radiophare / radio range stocks contrôlés par un 01 févr. 1988
station commandement / command
Station terrestre de controlled stocks stocks opérationnels /
radionavigation du service de Stock mis à la disposition d'un operational stocks
radionavigation aéronautique commandant OTAN désigné, Somme des stocks initiaux et des
fournissant des zones d'égal pour lui fournir la souplesse stocks d’entretien.
signal radio. nécessaire en vue d'influencer le LCEG(S), 26 sept. 2014
Note : Dans certains cas une déroulement du combat par des
station radiophare peut être moyens logistiques. "Mis à la stocks opérationnels du
placée à bord d'un navire. disposition de" implique la théâtre / theatre operational
01 nov. 1968 responsabilité du stockage, de la stocks
maintenance, de la comptabilité, Stocks opérationnels maintenus
statoréacteur / ramjet de la rotation ou du à niveau déterminé à l'intérieur
Moteur à réaction ne comprenant renouvellement des stocks, de la d'un théâtre et destiné à ce
ni compresseur ni turbine et dont sécurité physique et du transport théâtre.
le fonctionnement dépend de la vers une zone de combat Terme(s) connexe(s) : stock ;
compression de l'air résultant du particulière. stocks opérationnels ; réserves
mouvement vers l'avant du 01 mars 1984 de guerre.
moteur. 01 août 1973
01 mai 1963 stocks d’entretien / sustaining
stocks stratégie militaire / military
stéréogramme / stereogram Stocks constitués pour permettre strategy
Jeu de photographies ou de l'exécution des plans Composante d'une stratégie
dessins disposés et montés de opérationnels approuvés au-delà nationale ou multinationale, qui
manière à permettre la vision de la période initiale traite de la façon dont la
stéréoscopique. prédéterminée et jusqu'à ce puissance militaire doit être
01 sept. 1969 qu'un réapprovisionnement développée et appliquée dans
autorise la poursuite des l'intérêt du pays ou du groupe de
stérilisation / sterilize opérations. pays.
En guerre des mines sur mer, Terme(s) connexe(s) : stock ; 01 mars 1982
action ayant pour but de rendre stocks initiaux.
une mine définitivement inerte, 01 févr. 1988 strip
au moyen d'un dispositif interne Terme privilégié: donnée de
(dit "dispositif de stérilisation"). stocks de munitions marquage
01 nov. 1975 proportionnels à la menace /
threat-oriented munitions subversion / subversion
stock / stocks En planification de stocks, Action ou ensemble coordonné
Quantités d'articles de munitions prévues pour la d’actions de toutes natures ayant
ravitaillement et de matériels neutralisation d'une menace pour but d'affaiblir la force
divers disponibles pour emploi. précise, dont la quantité globale militaire, la puissance
Terme(s) connexe(s) : stocks est déterminée par un modèle économique ou la volonté
d'entretien ; stocks initiaux ; mathématique convenu. politique d'une autorité établie en
stocks opérationnels ; stocks Terme(s) connexe(s) : stocks de minant le moral et la loyauté de
opérationnels du théâtre. soutien en munitions. ses membres ou la confiance
01 févr. 1974 01 févr. 1988 qu'on peut leur accorder.
14 août 2015
stockage nucléaire prescrit / stocks de soutien en munitions
prescribed nuclear stockage / level-of-effort munitions successions des opérations
Quantité déterminée d'armes En planification de stocks, depuis le dépôt jusqu’à
nucléaires, éléments d'armes munitions entreposées en l’objectif / stockpile to target
nucléaires et équipements de fonction d'une dépense sequence
contrôle des têtes nucléaires journalière escomptée, d'un Ordre et succession des
devant être stockée en des points nombre de jours de combat et opérations nécessaires pour
spéciaux de ravitaillement en d'un taux d'attrition supposés, sortir une arme nucléaire de son
munitions ou autres installations quel que soit le nombre lieu de stockage, l'assembler, la
logistiques. Cette réserve est d'objectifs à prendre en compte. transporter et l'amener jusqu'à
établie et approvisionnée par Terme(s) connexe(s) : stocks de l'objectif.
décision du commandement et munitions proportionnels à la 01 mai 1963
dépend de la situation tactique, menace.
de l'allocation, de la possibilité de 01 févr. 1988 suivre / track1, v.
l'unité de support logistique Marquer ou enregistrer les
d'entreposer et d'entretenir les stocks initiaux / basic stocks positions successives d'un
armes nucléaires, et de la Stocks constitués pour permettre mobile.
situation nucléaire logistique. Le l'exécution des plans 01 mars 1992
stockage prescrit peut varier opérationnels approuvés pendant
selon le moment et selon l'unité une période initiale supériorité aérienne / air
de soutien logistique. prédéterminée. superiority
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Degré de maîtrise dans la bataille aéronefs puissent manoeuvrer.


aérienne d'une force sur une Elle comprend les aires de surveillance / surveillance
autre qui permet à la première de dispersion, la piste opérationnelle Observation systématique de
mener des opérations avec ses minimale et les voies de l'espace, des surfaces terrestres,
moyens aériens, terrestres et circulation qui les relient les unes aéromaritimes et des zones
maritimes, à un moment et en un aux autres. sous-marines, des lieux, des
lieu donnés, sans intervention Terme(s) connexe(s) : piste personnes ou des objets, à l'aide
prohibitive de la seconde. opérationnelle minimale. de moyens visuels, acoustiques,
01 févr. 1973 01 mars 1982 électroniques, photographiques
ou autres.
superposition / integration1 surface zéro Terme(s) connexe(s) : contre-
En photographie, procédé SZ surveillance ; surveillance
permettant d'obtenir sur une Terme privilégié : point zéro. aérienne ; surveillance du champ
épreuve unique l'image radar de bataille ; surveillance
moyenne correspondant à surimmersion / dip maritime.
plusieurs balayages successifs, En guerre des mines sur mer, 01 avr. 1971
ou encore : procédé permettant écart entre l'immersion de
de combiner plusieurs réglage et l'immersion prise par surveillance aérienne / air
photographies en une seule une mine à orin soumise à l'effet surveillance
image. d'un courant. Observation systématique dans
01 juil. 1994 01 nov. 1975 un espace aérien donné par des
moyens électroniques, visuels ou
supervision navale des navires surimpression / overprint autres, dans le but d'identifier et
marchands / naval supervision Nouvelles indications imprimées de déterminer dans cet espace
of merchant ships ou marquées au tampon sur une aérien, les mouvements des
En coopération navale avec la carte donnant des aéronefs et missiles amis ou
marine renseignements importants ou ennemis.
marchande, acheminement d'un usage particulier, ajoutées à Terme(s) connexe(s) :
obligatoire des navires l'impression initiale. surveillance.
marchands, contrôle de leurs 01 juil. 1972 01 févr. 1973
mouvements ou organisation de
convois par les autorités navales. surimpression d’informations surveillance du champ de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aéronautiques / aeronautical bataille / battlefield
convoi1 ; coopération information overprint surveillance
navale avec la marine Observation systématique de la
Informations supplémentaires
marchande ; marine zone de combat pour fournir en
imprimées ou reportées sur une
marchande ; navire temps opportun le renseignement
carte, à l'usage spécifique de la
marchand ; navire
navigation aérienne. brut et le renseignement de
marchand désigné.
01 févr. 1973 combat.
02 mars 2007 Terme(s) connexe(s) :
surpression / overpressure surveillance.
sûreté1 / protective security 01 août 1979
Pression résultant de l'onde de
Ensemble cohérent de mesures
souffle d'une explosion.
défensives mises sur pied et surveillance électronique /
Note : On la nomme "positive"
appliquées à tous les échelons
lorsqu'elle est supérieure à la electronic surveillance
du commandement dans le but
pression atmosphérique et Utilisation de l’énergie
d'obtenir et de maintenir la
"négative" durant le passage de électromagnétique afin d’apporter
sécurité.
l'onde lorsque les pressions la connaissance de la situation et
Terme(s) connexe(s) :
résultantes sont inférieures à la de fournir du renseignement.
sécurité1,2 ; sécurité physique.
pression atmosphérique. 17 sept. 2012
01 mars 1981
01 mars 1973
surveillance maritime / sea
sûreté2 / tactical security
surpression de crête / peak surveillance
En opérations, mesures visant à
priver l'ennemi de overpressure Observation systématique de la
renseignements et assurer la Surpression maximale appliquée surface et des profondeurs des
liberté d'action d'une force, la quasi instantanément lors de espaces maritimes par tous les
prévenir d'une rencontre inopinée l'arrivée du front de choc d'une moyens utilisables disponibles
et la protéger d'une attaque. explosion. dans le but essentiel de localiser,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 01 juil. 1970 d'identifier et de déterminer les
sécurité1,2 ; sécurité physique. mouvements des navires, sous-
01 mars 1981 surpression incidente / free air marins, et autres véhicules, amis
overpressure ou ennemis, naviguant sur ou
Pression, supérieure à la sous la surface des mers et
surface opérationnelle
pression atmosphérique océans.
minimale pour les aéronefs / Terme(s) connexe(s) :
ambiante, due exclusivement à
minimum aircraft operating surveillance ; système de
l'onde de choc incidente créée
surface surveillance maritime.
dans l'air par une explosion
Sur un aérodrome, superficie 01 nov. 1968
nucléaire.
minimale requise pour que les
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Vulnérabilité d'une audience-cible 15 Mar 2011 que les positions géographiques
à certaines formes d'opérations (latitudes et longitudes) puissent
psychologiques. système à trajet optique replié / se transformer facilement en
01 déc. 1976 folded optics coordonnées planes, et que les
Tout système optique contenant calculs les concernant puissent
suspect / suspect des composants réfléchissants se faire par les méthodes
En identification, désignation qui permettent de réduire sa ordinaires de levées.
donnée à une piste, à un objet ou longueur réelle ou de modifier la Terme(s) connexe(s) :
à une entité dont les direction de son axe optique. coordonnées ; image géocodée.
caractéristiques, le comportement 01 juin 1978 01 mars 1973
ou l'origine indiquent qu'ils
constituent une menace système critique sur le système de commande de
potentielle pour les forces amies. missile / missile control system
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ami ; plan de la sécurité / Système qui sert à maintenir la
hostile ; identification ; inconnu ; safety-critical system stabilité de l'assiette et à corriger
neutre. Système dont la défaillance ou le les déviations d'un missile.
30 janv. 2012 mauvais fonctionnement peuvent Terme(s) connexe(s) : système
mettre directement en danger les de guidage de missiles.
sweep / fighter sweep personnes, l'environnement ou le 01 mars 1973
Mission offensive de chasseurs matériel.
qui consiste à rechercher et 09 mai 2000 système de commandement et de
détruire des aéronefs ennemis ou contrôle / command and control
des objectifs de circonstance système d’arme(s) / weapon(s) system
dans une zone déterminée. system Ensemble d'équipements, de
01 mars 1973 Ensemble comportant une ou méthodes et de procédures et, si
plusieurs armes, ainsi que nécessaire, de personnel, qui
symbole de base l'équipement, le matériel, les permet aux commandants et à leur
Terme privilégié : symbole de services, le personnel, les état-major d'exercer leurs
carte de base. moyens de déplacement (au fonctions de commandement et de
besoin) et de lancement contrôle.
symbole de carte de base / nécessaires à son autonomie. 14 oct. 2002
base map symbol 01 nov. 1986
symbole de base système de communication /
Signe conventionnel employé sur système d’arrêt d’aéronef / communication system
une carte de base par opposition aircraft arresting system Ensemble de matériels, de
à ceux utilisés en surcharge sur Série de dispositifs mécaniques méthodes et de procédures, et le
la carte de base. utilisée pour arrêter un aéronef en cas échéant de personnes,
01 mars 1973 absorbant son énergie cinétique organisé pour accomplir des
lors d'un atterrissage normal ou fonctions de transfert
de fortune, ou lors d'un décollage d'informations.
symboles de piste / track
interrompu. Notes :
symbology
Terme(s) connexe(s) : barrière 1. Un système de communication
Ensemble des symboles utilisés
d'arrêt d'aéronef ; câble d'arrêt permet à ses utilisateurs de
pour représenter les pistes sur
d'aéronef ; crosse d'arrêt communiquer entre eux et peut
une console de visualisation ou
comprendre des systèmes de
sur tout autre support. d'aéronef ; dispositif d'arrêt
transmission, des systèmes de
01 août 1973 d'aéronef.
commutation et des systèmes
01 nov. 1994
utilisateur.
synthèse / integration2 2. Un système de communication
En matière de renseignement, système d’atterrissage aux peut également comprendre des
étape de la phase d'exploitation instruments / instrument fonctions de mémorisation ou de
du cycle du renseignement au landing system traitement en vue d'assurer le
cours de laquelle les informations Procédé de radionavigation transfert de l'information.
analysées ou le renseignement, destiné à aider un aéronef à Terme(s) connexe(s) : systèmes
ou les deux, sont sélectionnés l'atterrissage en lui fournissant un d'information et de
puis placés dans un schéma guidage par indication d'écarts de communication ; systèmes OTAN
d'ensemble dans la perspective direction et de hauteur et qui peut de consultation, de
de la production du comporter des indications de commandement et de contrôle.
renseignement. distance au point d'atterrissage 29 mai 2002
Terme(s) connexe(s) : cycle du optimum.
renseignement. Terme(s) connexe(s) : radiophare système de communication de
01 juil. 1994 d'alignement. commandement et de contrôle /
01 janv. 1980 command and control
système aérien sans pilote / communication system
unmanned aircraft system système de carroyage / grid Système de communication qui
Système composé de l'aéronef coordinate system achemine l'information entre les
sans pilote, du réseau auxiliaire Coordonnées rectangulaires autorités militaires pour les
et de l'ensemble du matériel et planes basées sur une projection besoins du commandement et du
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29 mai 2002 destinés à signaler les


système de détection et de mouvements des navires
système de conduite de tir / contrôle tactique / detection and marchands et à acheminer
fire-control system tactical control system l'information relative à leur
Ensemble d'équipements de Dans le domaine aérien, système contrôle.
commande ou complet, mobile et autonome 01 mars 1979
d'instruments, reliés (équipement et personnel)
entre eux et nécessaires permettant la coordination de système d’emport / suspension
à l'emploi d'une arme ou l'emploi de tous les moyens dans equipment
d'un groupe d'armes. un volume donné au-dessus du Systèmes montés sur aéronefs
06 janv. 2006 champ de bataille. tels que les lance-bombes, les
20 nov. 1996 adaptateurs, les lance-missiles,
système de contrôle aérien les pylônes, utilisés pour l'emport,
tactique / tactical air control système de détermination de la mise en oeuvre et le largage
system position des charges aéroportées.
Organisation, équipements et Terme privilégié : réseau de 01 mars 1981
matériels nécessaires à la détermination de position.
planification, à la direction, au système de navigation inertielle
contrôle des opérations système de guidage de / inertial navigation system
aériennes tactiques et à la Système de navigation
missiles / missile guidance
coordination d'opérations autonome, utilisant des
system
aériennes avec celles d'autres détecteurs inertiels, qui fournit
Système qui mesure les données
forces. Ce système comprend les automatiquement la position d'un
concernant le vol d'un missile, les
organismes de contrôle, les véhicule, son cap et sa vitesse.
confronte aux éléments "but",
moyens de transmissions et les 01 oct. 1980
détermine la trajectoire désirée
équipements électroniques
pour le missile et transmet les
nécessaires à un contrôle système de navigation
ordres de vol nécessaires au
centralisé et à une exécution
système de commande des hyperbolique / hyperbolic
décentralisée des missions.
gouvernes. navigation system
Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : système Système de navigation
contrôle aérien tactique.
de commande de missile. radioélectrique qui permet à un
01 déc. 1974
01 mars 1973 avion doté de l'équipement
nécessaire, d'obtenir une position
système de contrôle de par intersection de plusieurs
système d’éjection à
l’espace aérien / airspace lignes de position hyperboliques.
commande sélective /
control system Le système fait appel soit à la
command select ejection
Ensemble d'organismes, de mesure des différences de temps
personnel, de principes system
Terme(s) connexe(s) : systèmes séparant la réception de
d'utilisation, de procédures et de l'impulsion émises
services nécessaires pour d'éjection.
01 mars 1981 simultanément, soit à la mesure
assurer les fonctions du contrôle de la différence de phase
de l'espace aérien. séparant à la réception des
01 sept. 1981 système d’éjection commandée
ondes continues émises en
/ command ejection system
synchronisation de phase.
système de destruction missile Terme(s) connexe(s) : systèmes
Terme(s) connexe(s) : decca.
/ missile destruct system d'éjection.
01 déc. 1974
Système qui, lorsqu'il est 01 mars 1981
actionné de l'extérieur ou système de référence de
déclenché par un mécanisme système d’éjection
carroyage militaire / military
interne préréglé, détruit le missile indépendant / independent
grid reference system
ou le véhicule similaire. ejection system
Système utilisant un carroyage à
01 mars 1973 Terme(s) connexe(s) : systèmes
une échelle type, raccordé à un
d'éjection. point origine et reproduit d'une
système de détection et de 01 mars 1981 façon précise et uniforme sur une
compte rendu d’explosion projection cartographique de la
nucléaire / nuclear detonation, système d’éjection séquentielle surface de la terre, en vue de
detection and reporting system / sequenced ejection system permettre la détermination des
Système déployé pour assurer la Terme(s) connexe(s) : systèmes coordonnées d'un point par
surveillance de zones amies d'éjection. rapport à d'autres points, ainsi
contenant des points sensibles et 01 mars 1981 que le calcul de sa direction et de
pour indiquer le lieu, la hauteur sa distance.
d'éclatement, la puissance et le système de messages Terme(s) connexe(s) : carroyage
point zéro d'une explosion militaire.
nucléaire. du contrôle naval / 01 mars 1973
01 mars 1973 merchant ship
reporting and control système de surveillance
maritime / sea surveillance
message system system
Système mondial de messages
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présentation des informations laser / laser target designating d'information et de communication.
relatives à la mission de system 03 févr. 2011
surveillance des mers. Système utilisé pour diriger un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : rayon laser sur une cible. Le
surveillance maritime. système consiste en un marqueur
01 nov. 1968 laser avec son écran et les
composants de contrôle
système d’information / nécessaires à détecter la cible et
information system à diriger le rayon laser.
Ensemble de matériels, 01 nov. 1975
de méthodes et de systèmes d’éjection / ejection
procédures et, le cas systems
échéant, de personnel, a. Système d'éjection
commandée - Système par lequel
organisé pour accomplir le pilote d'un aéronef ou
des fonctions de l'occupant d'un autre siège peut
traitement d'informations. déclencher l'éjection de tous les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : systèmes occupants.
OTAN de consultation, de b. Système d'éjection à
commandement et de contrôle. commande sélective - Système
14 oct. 2002 permettant le transfert à la
demande, d'un poste d'équipage
à un autre, du contrôle de la
système d’instruments à
commande déclenchant l'éjection
échelles verticales / vertical
de tous les occupants.
scale instrument system c. Système d'éjection
Système qui donne des indépendant - Système dont le
informations du vol et du moteur fonctionnement est indépendant
sur des échelles verticales. de tout autre système d'éjection
01 févr. 1974 installé à bord d'un même
aéronef.
système d’objectifs / target d. Système d'éjection
system séquentielle - Système qui éjecte
Ensemble des objectifs situés successivement les membres
dans une zone géographique d'équipage en toute sécurité,
déterminée qui ont entre eux une sans risque de collision, dans un
relation de fonction. temps minimum.
01 nov. 1968 01 mars 1981

système d’obstacles / barrier systèmes d’information et de


Zone d'obstacles coordonnés, communication /
destinés à signaler, infléchir, communication and
canaliser, limiter, retarder ou information systems
arrêter le mouvement de
SIC
formations ennemies et à infliger
Terme collectif englobant les
à ces formations des pertes
systèmes d'information et les
supplémentaires en personnel,
systèmes de communication.
en matériel et en temps.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : système
Terme(s) connexe(s) : barrage
de communication ; systèmes
anti-sous-marin2.
OTAN de consultation, de
01 nov. 1991
commandement et de contrôle.
29 mai 2002
système d’opérations air-sol /
air-ground operations system systèmes OTAN de
Système commun aux forces consultation, de
terrestres et aux forces aériennes
commandement et de contrôle /
qui assure au commandant
NATO consultation, command
terrestre les moyens de recevoir,
de traiter et de transmettre les and control systems
demandes d'appui rapproché Systèmes d'information et de
émanant de commandants communication, systèmes de
terrestres subordonnés, ainsi que capteurs et installations qui
les moyens de diffuser les permettent aux autorités et
informations et les commandements de l'OTAN de
renseignements. mener à bien la consultation, le
01 févr. 1973 commandement et le contrôle.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : système de
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Terme privilégié : tableau Tableau préparé par les unités 18 déc. 1997
d'effectifs et de dotation. transportées précisant le
chargement individuel de chaque tangente h
tableau d’effectifs du temps de aéronef. Terme privilégié : facteur
paix / peacetime establishment 01 févr. 1973 d'ombre.
TEP
Tableau d’effectifs et de dotation tableau d’enlèvement / air tapis de bombes
indiquant les postes militaires et movement table Terme privilégié : bombardement
civils pour une organisation Document établi conjointement en tapis.
militaire en temps de paix. par les commandants des unités
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tableau de transport et des unités taux d’attrition / attrition rate
d'effectifs d'urgence; tableau transportées, joint à l'ordre taux d’usure
d'effectifs du temps de crise d'opérations. Il prescrit la Facteur, exprimé généralement
18 févr. 2015 répartition des aéronefs entre les en pourcentage, qui donne une
différentes unités à transporter. Il idée des pertes en personnel ou
tableau d’effectifs d’urgence / indique le nombre et le type des en matériel dues à des causes
emergency establishment aéronefs de chaque série et diverses, et pour une période
TEU spécifie le lieu de départ, donnée.
Tableau d’effectifs et de dotation d'embarquement, l'heure de 01 févr. 1973
indiquant les postes militaires et décollage et le point de
civils pour une organisation destination pour chaque série. taux de consommation /
militaire qui doit réagir à une 01 févr. 1973 consumption rate
situation qui relève de l’Article 5 Quantité moyenne d'un produit
du Traité de l’Atlantique Nord, tableau de situation d’objectifs qui est consommée ou dépensée
fixant la nouvelle répartition et / target status board pendant une unité de temps
l’augmentation autorisées des Tableau mural rempli et mis à donnée (ou par unité de distance
effectifs. jour par la partie parcourue, etc.) ; elle est
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tableau "Renseignements air" d'un centre exprimée en utilisant les unités de
d'effectifs du temps de crise ; d'opérations combinées. Il quantité les mieux appropriées
tableau d'effectifs du temps de comprend : les listes d'objectifs, pour l'application aux divers cas
paix. les situations géographiques, la d'espèce.
18 févr. 2015 nature et la priorité des décisions 01 mars 1973
prises. Il peut également
tableau d’effectifs du temps de englober l'indication de taux de ravitaillement consenti
crise / crisis establishment l'armement et de la fusée / available supply rate
TEC recommandée pour la Taux de consommation qui peut
Tableau d’effectifs et de dotation destruction. être assuré compte tenu des
indiquant les postes militaires et 01 nov. 1968 possibilités et des moyens de
civils pour une organisation ravitaillement pour une opération
militaire qui doit réagir à une crise tableau des mouvements et planifiée ou pour une période
qui ne relève pas de l’Article 5 du transports / movement table donnée.
Traité de l’Atlantique Nord. Tableau fournissant des 01 oct. 1984
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tableau instructions ou des données
d'effectifs d'urgence ; tableau détaillées pour l'exécution d'un taux de ravitaillement requis /
d'effectifs du temps de paix. mouvement. Si nécessaire, il required supply rate
18 févr. 2015 porte une mention (voie routière, Dans le cas de tout ce qui est tiré
voie ferrée, voie aérienne, etc.) par des armes, quantité de
tableau d'effectifs et de pour déterminer le type du munitions définie par un nombre
dotation / table of organization mouvement. On le trouve de coups par arme et par jour.
généralement en annexe à un Dans le cas de tout autre article
and equipment
ordre de mouvement ou à une de ravitaillement, quantité définie
TED
directive. par l'unité de mesure journalière
Document indiquant la mission et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : ordre de appropriée, que l'on estime
les énoncés des fonctions ainsi
déplacement ; ordre nécessaire au soutien sans
que les effectifs ou la quantité
d'embarquement ; ordre de restrictions des opérations d'une
des principaux matériels
mouvement. forme pour une période donnée.
autorisés d’une organisation.
01 mars 1973 01 juin 1984
Note : en France, le tableau
d’effectifs et de dotation se
tableau d’organisation et taux de remplacement /
compose du « référentiel des
effectifs en organisation - REO » d’équipement replacement factor
et du « tableau unique des Terme privilégié : tableau Estimation de pourcentage de
effectifs et matériels - TUEM ». d'effectifs et de dotation. matériel et de pièces de
14 août 2015 rechange en usage dont on devra
tangage / pitch1 pourvoir au remplacement
tableau de fractionnement / Mouvement d'un aéronef ou d'un pendant une période donnée du
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fait d'usure totale, d'action de transmission électronique. Ceci


l'ennemi, de perte, de vols ou tempête de feu / firestorm implique que les délais sont
d'autres causes, catastrophes Gigantesque incendie presque négligeables.
exceptées. stationnaire, s'élevant 01 nov. 1991
01 mai 1963 généralement dans les zones
urbaines bâties, générateur de tenir / hold2
taux d’usure puissants vents centripètes En opérations terrestres,
Terme privilégié : taux d'attrition. venant de toutes les directions ; conserver par la force une
ces vents empêchent l'incendie position ou zone.
taxiway de s'étendre tout en accroissant 01 oct. 2001
Terme privilégié : voie de son intensité grâce à l'oxygène
circulation. qu'ils renouvellent. tenon / sprag
01 mars 1981 Dispositif empêchant le
teinte de niveau déplacement des plates-formes
Terme privilégié : coloriage temps bloc à bloc / block time ou des palettes sur les rails de
hypsométrique. Temps s'écoulant entre d'une part guidage de la soute d'un aéronef.
le moment où les cales sont 01 sept. 1969
teinte de remplissage / infill retirées et les freins desserrés et
En cartographie, coloration d'une d'autre part le moment où l'avion terme descriptif / descriptive
zone ou d'un détail revient stationner après le vol. name
cartographique, par exemple les 01 mars 1973 Indication écrite portée sur les
routes, les silhouettes de villes, cartes pour préciser la nature de
les lacs, etc. temps de réaction du leurs détails (naturels ou
01 mars 1973 personnel / personnel reaction artificiels) représentés par un
time symbole conventionnel.
teinte hypsométrique Temps nécessaire au personnel 01 mars 1973
Terme privilégié : coloriage pour prendre les mesures de
hypsométrique. protection prescrites après terminal de mouillage pour
réception de l'alerte nucléaire. porte-conteneurs / container
télécommunication1 / 01 juil. 1970 anchorage terminal
telecommunication1 mouillage abrité pour
Communication par fil, temps de rotation / turnaround transbordement (toléré)
radioélectricité, optique ou autres cycle Mouillage abrité, autre qu'un port,
moyens électromagnétiques. Terme utilisé pour des véhicules, avec les moyens adaptés pour
21 janv. 2004 bâtiments ou aéronefs et qui transborder des cargaisons de
comprend : la durée de navires porte-conteneurs vers
télécommunication2 / chargement au départ ; la durée d'autres navires.
telecommunication2 des trajets aller et retour ; la 03 févr. 2011
Toute transmission, émission ou durée de déchargement et de
réception de signaux chargement au lieu de terminal ferroviaire / railhead
représentant des signes, des destination ; la durée de Point d'une voie ferrée où les
écrits, images, sons ou déchargement au retour ; la chargements sont transbordés
informations de toute nature, par durée de maintenance prévue et, entre des trains et d'autres
fil, radioélectricité, optique ou le cas échéant, la durée d'attente moyens de transport.
autres systèmes des moyens d'escale. Terme(s) connexe(s) : point de
électromagnétiques. Terme(s) connexe(s) : rotation. transbordement1,2.
21 janv. 2004 01 déc. 1979 04 oct. 2000

télémètre laser / laser range- temps local moyen / local mean terminus maritime / water
finder time terminal
Appareil qui utilise un laser pour Intervalle de temps écoulé depuis Terme(s) connexe(s) : port ;
déterminer la distance le le passage du soleil moyen à terminus maritime auxiliaire ;
séparant d'un endroit ou d'un l'antiméridien de l'observateur. terminus maritime principal ;
objet. 01 mars 1973 terminus maritime secondaire.
04 nov. 2005
temps minimal d’alerte terminus maritime auxiliaire /
télémétrie / ranging nucléaire / minimum nuclear alternate water terminal
Détermination des distances par warning time Terminus maritime disposant de
procédés acoustiques, optiques, Total du temps de réaction du moyens permettant l'amarrage à
radar, etc. système d'alerte et du personnel. quai ou le mouillage à des postes
Terme(s) connexe(s) : observer. 01 mars 1973 de déchargement de 2 à 5
01 mai 1963 navires ; situé à l'intérieur d'eaux
temps quasi réel (en) / near real côtières abritées, voisines des
température de l’air statique / time réseaux de transport par route ou
static air temperature Qualificatif appliqué à par chemin de fer, il couvre une
Température de l'air en un point l'acheminement des données ou zone relativement petite et se
immobile par rapport à l'air des informations qui s'effectue trouve éloigné des centres
ambiant. sans délai si ce n'est celui du urbains. En raison du volume des
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comme objectif nucléaire d'emploi illégal de la force ou de formatted message text


probable. la violence contre les personnes Texte comprenant plusieurs
Terme(s) connexe(s) : terminus ou des biens, afin de contraindre ensembles porteurs d'un
maritime. ou d'intimider les gouvernements identificateur dans une séquence
01 févr. 1973 ou les sociétés dans le but particulière. Le texte contient des
d'atteindre des objectifs renseignements codés, ordonnés
terminus maritime principal / politiques, religieux ou et répartis dans les champs
major water terminal idéologiques. caractéristiques en matière de
Terminus maritime disposant de 31 janv. 2014 règles de rédaction OTAN de ces
moyens permettant l'amarrage à messages. Il est destiné à
quai ou le mouillage à des postes tête de plage / beachhead permettre une gestion et un
de déchargement de nombreux Zone désignée située sur un traitement manuels et
navires. Situé à l'intérieur d'eaux littoral hostile ou potentiellement automatiques.
côtières abritées, voisines de hostile qui, une fois conquise et Terme(s) connexe(s) : texte de
transport par route, par chemin tenue, permet le débarquement message libre ; texte de message
de fer, par voie aérienne et/ou par continu des troupes et du structuré.
voie fluviale, il couvre une zone matériel et garantit l'espace de 01 juil. 1987
relativement étendue. Le volume manoeuvre nécessaire à la
des opérations est tel qu'il est poursuite des opérations prévues texte de message libre / free
considéré comme objectif à terre. form message text
nucléaire probable. Terme(s) connexe(s) : tête de Texte de message sans modèle
Terme(s) connexe(s) : terminus pont ; tête de pont aérienne1. prescrit. Il est destiné à permettre
maritime. 01 déc. 1993 une rédaction rapide, ainsi qu'une
01 mars 1973 gestion et un traitement manuels.
tête de pont / bridgehead Terme(s) connexe(s) : texte de
terminus maritime secondaire / Zone située en territoire occupé message formaté ; texte de
secondary water terminal ou menacé par l'ennemi qui doit message structuré.
Zone côtière non équipée pour être tenue ou du moins contrôlée 01 juil. 1987
recevoir à quai des navires de fort dans le but :
tirant d'eau. Les terminus a. d'assurer la continuité d'un texte de message structuré /
maritimes secondaires sont débarquement, d'un structured message text
établis sur des plages, autant que embarquement, d'un Texte de message composé de
possible voisines de lignes de franchissement ; plusieurs paragraphes disposés
chemin de fer et/ou de bonnes b. de garantir l'espace de dans un ordre donné. Chaque
routes côtières. Dans les manoeuvre nécessaire à la paragraphe est caractérisé par un
terminus maritimes secondaires, poursuite des opérations. identificateur et contient des
les navires sont déchargés à des Terme(s) connexe(s) : tête de informations rédigées en texte
postes de mouillage situés entre plage ; tête de pont aérienne1. libre. Il est destiné à faciliter une
1 à 5 miles de la côte, et la 01 déc. 1993 gestion et un traitement manuels.
cargaison et le personnel sont Terme(s) connexe(s) : texte de
débarqués au moyen d'allèges. tête de pont aérienne1 / message formaté ; texte de
Le volume des opérations est si airhead1 message libre.
limité qu'ils ne sont pas retenus Zone désignée, située en 01 juil. 1987
comme objectifs nucléaires territoire ennemi ou menacé, et
probables de premier ordre. qui, une fois conquise et tenue, thème psychologique /
Terme(s) connexe(s) : terminus permet de façon sûre le psychological theme
maritime. débarquement continu des Idée ou thème sur lesquels se
01 janv. 1965 troupes et du matériel par voie fonde une opération
aérienne, et offre l'espace psychologique.
terrain d’aviation nécessaire pour les opérations 01 août 1972
Terme privilégié : aérodrome. projetées. C'est, normalement, la
zone conquise dans la phase thermonucléaire /
terrain vital / vital ground d'assaut d'une opération thermonuclear
Terrain d'une importance telle aéroportée. Qualificatif des phénomènes de
qu'il doit être tenu ou contrôlé Terme(s) connexe(s) : tête de fusion nucléaire amorcée par la
pour assurer le succès de la plage ; tête de pont. chaleur, et qui s'accompagne de
mission. 01 févr. 1973 libération d'énergie.
01 juil. 1987 01 nov. 1968
tête de pont aérienne2 /
territoire libéré / liberated airhead2 tir / fire3
territory Emplacement désigné, dans une Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir au
Toute partie du territoire national zone d'opérations, pour servir de radar ; tir contre armes à feu ; tir
ou d'un pays neutre ou ami, qui, base de ravitaillement et d'appui ; tir d'appui direct ; tir
ayant été occupée par l'ennemi, d'évacuation par voie aérienne. d'appui en profondeur ; tir d'appui
est reprise par des forces amies. Terme(s) connexe(s) : tête de rapproché ; tir de barrage ; tir de
01 avr. 1973 plage ; tête de pont. concentration1,2 ; tir de contre-
01 févr. 1973 préparation ; tir de harcèlement ;
terrorisme / terrorism tir de neutralisation ; tir de
Emploi illégal ou menace texte de message formaté / préparation ; tir de protection1,2 ;

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tir de recherche ; tir de réglage ; ou une surface plutôt qu'à viser


tir d'interdiction1,2 ; tir direct ; tir tir contre armes à feu / particulièrement un objectif
indirect ; tir non contrôlé ; tir counterfire donné.
observé ; tir rasant ; tir sur zone. Tir destiné à détruire ou 01 févr. 1973
01 nov. 1975 neutraliser des armes ennemies.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. tir de blocage / blocking fire
tirage contact / contact print 01 mars 1973 Concentration de tirs visant à
Épreuve obtenue par contact interdire à l'ennemi l'accès à une
direct à partir d'un négatif ou tir d’appui / supporting fire zone donnée ou à empêcher sa
d'une diapositive. Tir exécuté par une unité d'appui progression dans une direction
01 sept. 2003 afin d'aider ou de protéger une donnée.
unité au combat. 17 janv. 2005
tir à la demande / on-call target Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir ; tir
objectif à la demande d'appui direct ; tir d'appui en tir de concentration1 /
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, profondeur ; tir d'appui rapproché. concentrated fire1
objectif figurant au plan de feux, à 01 nov. 1968 Ensemble des tirs effectués
l'exclusion d'un objectif à battre à simultanément sur le même
l'horaire, sur lequel le tir est tir d’appui direct / direct objectif par deux ou plusieurs
déclenché à la demande. supporting fire unités navales.
01 août 1976 Tir effectué en appui à une partie 01 mars 1973
d'une force, par opposition au tir
tir à l’horaire / scheduled target de soutien d'ensemble qui est tir de concentration2 /
objectif à battre à l’horaire effectué en appui d'une force concentrated fire2
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, dans son ensemble. Ensemble des tirs effectués
objectif du plan de feux sur lequel Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir ; tir simultanément sur le même
le tir est déclenché à un instant d'appui. objectif par plusieurs armes.
donné. 01 mars 1973 01 mars 1973
01 août 1976
tir d’appui en profondeur / deep tir de contrebatterie /
tirant d’air / air draught supporting fire counterbattery fire
Distance verticale entre la Feux appliqués sur des objectifs Tir effectué dans le but de
flottaison et le sommet des non situés dans le voisinage détruire ou de neutraliser le
superstructures d'un navire. immédiat des forces amies pour système d'appui-feu ennemi.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : hauteur neutraliser, détruire les réserves Note : le tir de contrebatterie peut
libre1 ; tirant d'eau. et les armes de l'ennemi et gêner être soit anticipatif, soit réactif.
04 oct. 2000 son commandement, ses 29 mai 2002
approvisionnements, ses
tirant d’eau / draught transmissions et son observation. tir de contre-préparation /
Distance verticale entre la Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir ; tir counterpreparation fire
flottaison et le point le plus bas d'appui. Tir préparé à l'avance et
d'un navire. 01 mars 1973 déclenché quand une attaque
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tirant d'air. ennemie est jugée imminente.
04 oct. 2000 tir d’appui rapproché / close 01 mars 1973
supporting fire
tir au radar / radar fire Tir dirigé contre des troupes, des tir défensif / defensive fire
Un tir d'artillerie dirigé sur un armes ou des positions ennemies Tir effectué par les unités d'appui
objectif qui est poursuivi par qui du fait de leur proximité, et destiné à aider et à protéger
radar. constituent la menace la plus une unité menant une action
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. immédiate et la plus sérieuse défensive.
01 nov. 1968 pour l'unité soutenue. 01 nov. 1975
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir ; tir
tir continu1 / continuous fire1 d'appui. tir d’efficacité1 / fire for effect1
Tir exécuté à cadence normale 01 mars 1973 Phase de tir déclenchée lorsque
sans interruption pour procéder à le point moyen d'impact ou
des corrections de tir ou pour tir d’arrêt / final protective fire d'éclatement des salves de
toute autre raison. Tir de barrage préréglé déclenché réglage se trouve à une distance
09 janv. 1996 sans délais à la demande et inférieure à une valeur
destiné à empêcher toute déterminée du but ou du point de
tir continu2 / continuous fire2 pénétration ennemie dans les réglage (peut aussi être
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, lignes ou la zone de défense. déclenchée d'emblée dans
terme de procédure utilisé pour 01 déc. 1979 certains cas).
ordonner le chargement des 01 mars 1973
pièces et l'exécution du tir à une tir de balisage / marking fire
cadence donnée ou à la cadence Tir effectué sur un objectif afin de tir d’efficacité2 / fire for effect2
la plus rapide possible compatible permettre son identification. Terme utilisé dans une demande
avec la précision, dans les limites 01 août 1974 de tir pour indiquer que le réglage
de la cadence de tir théorique de (direct ou indirect) est satisfaisant
l'arme. tir de barrage / barrage fire et que le tir d'efficacité est
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01 mars 1973 manière à nuire à sa capacité de Faire exploser une charge


manoeuvre, mais pas à sa explosive principale au moyen
tir d’efficacité d’emblée / navigabilité. d'un système de mise de feu.
predicted fire 14 oct. 2002 01 nov. 1975
Tir exécuté sans réglage
préalable. tir de suppression / suppression tiretés / pecked line
01 janv. 1983 fire Symbole constitué par une ligne
Tir qui réduit l'efficacité d'un interrompue à intervalles
tir de harcèlement / harassing objectif en dessous du niveau qui réguliers.
fire lui permet de remplir sa mission. 01 avr. 1971
Tir destiné à troubler le repos des La suppression n'est
troupes ennemies, à restreindre généralement efficace que pour tir indirect / indirect fire
leurs déplacements, et du fait de la durée du tir. Tir sur un but non vu du servant
la menace des pertes, à abaisser Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir de de l'arme.
leur moral. neutralisation. Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. 17 janv. 2005 01 mars 1973
01 mars 1973
tir d’interdiction1 / interdiction tir libre / weapons free
tir de neutralisation / fire En défense aérienne, consigne
neutralization fire Tir mis en place sur une zone ou de tir autorisant les systèmes
Tir effectué pour rendre un sur un point en vue d'en interdire d'armes à tirer sur tout objectif
objectif temporairement inefficace l'utilisation par l'ennemi. non reconnu avec certitude
ou inutilisable 01 avr. 1973 comme ami. (Certaines nations
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir ; tir de n'utilisent que le terme anglais).
suppression. tir d’interdiction2 / non- Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir prescrit ;
17 janv. 2005 disabling fire tir restreint.
tir non désemparant 01 juil. 1983
tir de préparation / preparation Tir dirigé sur une partie non vitale
fire d'un navire, de façon à ne nuire ni tir non contrôlé / unobserved
Tir exécuté avant une attaque à sa navigabilité ni à sa capacité fire
pour affaiblir la position ennemie. de manoeuvre. tir non observé
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. 01 oct. 2001 Tir dont les points d'impact ou
18 déc. 1997 d'éclatement ne sont pas
tir direct / direct fire observés.
tir de protection1 / covering Tir effectué sur un objectif visible Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir.
fire1 pour le pointeur. 01 nov. 1968
Tir destiné à protéger des troupes Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir.
se trouvant à portée des armes 01 mars 1973 tir non désemparant
portatives de l'ennemi. Terme privilégié : tir
01 mars 1973 tir éclairant / illumination fire d'interdiction2.
Tir ayant pour but l'éclairage
tir de protection2 / covering d'une zone donnée. tir non létal / non-lethal fire
fire2 01 mars 1973 Tir dont le but premier n’est pas
Opérations amphibies : tir de provoquer la destruction
exécuté avant la mise à terre tir éclairant continu / physique d’un objectif, mais bien
pour couvrir des opérations continuous illumination fire de gêner, de désorganiser, de
préparatoires telles que Tir dans lequel des projectiles retarder ou de neutraliser l’action
démolitions sous-marines ou éclairants sont tirés à intervalle des forces opérationnelles,
dragage de mines. défini, de manière à fournir fonctions et installations
01 mars 1973 l'éclairage ininterrompu d'une ennemies.
cible ou d'une zone déterminée. Note : en France, un tir non létal
tir de recherche / searching fire Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir éclairant est appelé « tir à létalité réduite ».
tir sur hausses échelonnées coordonné. 18 févr. 2015
Tir réparti en profondeur par 01 mars 1973
changements successifs de tir non observé
l'angle de hausse du canon. tir éclairant coordonné / Terme privilégié : tir non contrôlé.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. coordinated illumination fire
01 mai 1963 Tir dans lequel des projectiles tir observé / observed fire
éclairants et à explosifs brisants Tir au cours duquel les impacts
tir de réglage / registration fire sont utilisés de façon coordonnée ou les éclatements peuvent être
Tir exécuté pour obtenir des de manière à n'éclairer l'objectif et vus par un observateur. Le tir est
données précises destinées à l'espace avoisinant qu'au moment conduit et réglé en fonction des
assurer ultérieurement un de l'observation et du réglage du observations.
traitement efficace de l'objectif. tir. Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir éclairant 01 mars 1973
20 nov. 1996 continu.
04 oct. 2000 tir plongeant1 / low angle
tir désemparant / disabling fire En artillerie et en appui-feu naval,
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01 sept. 1974 Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. direction, nombre et ordre des
01 mars 1973 séries de photos faites, ainsi que
tir plongeant2 / low-angle fire les caractéristiques des caméras
Tir effectué à des angles tir terminé / rounds complete utilisées pour chaque série.
d'élévation inférieurs à l'élévation En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, 01 juil. 1970
correspondant à la portée terme de procédure signifiant que
maximum pour un canon et des les coups prévus pour le tir trace origine / initial point3
munitions donnés. d'efficacité ont été tirés. Première manifestation d'un
01 nov. 1975 Terme(s) connexe(s) : coup parti. mobile sur une table de
16 juil. 1996 restitution.
tir préparé / prearranged fire 01 sept. 1974
Tir planifié ou exécuté sur des tir vertical / high angle
objectifs ou des zones d'objectifs En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, traînard / straggler2
de coordonnées connues. Ce ordre ou demande pour obtenir Bâtiment en retard sur son convoi
genre de tir, généralement un tir sous grands angles de plus de 5 miles nautiques
préparé longtemps à l'avance, est (supérieurs à 45°). faute de pouvoir s'y maintenir et
déclenché à l'horaire ou au cours 01 sept. 1974 incapable de le rallier avant la
d'une période déterminée. nuit, ou en retard de plus de 10
01 août 1976 tir vertical (ou courbe) / high miles nautiques, qu'il soit ou non
angle fire capable de rallier avant la nuit.
tir prescrit / weapons hold Tir effectué à des angles 01 mars 1979
En défense aérienne, consigne supérieurs à celui qui correspond
de tir imposant aux systèmes à la portée maximum de traînée de bombardement / trail
d'armes de ne tirer que dans le l'ensemble canon munitions Grandeur qui sert à caractériser
cadre de l'autodéfense ou à la considéré ; la portée diminue à le retard que prend une bombe
suite d'un ordre formel. mesure que l'angle augmente. par rapport à l'avion largueur, en
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir libre ; tir 01 août 1979 admettant que l'avion conserve
restreint. sa vitesse après le largage.
01 juil. 1983 titre abrégé / short title 01 nov. 1975
Combinaison de lettres, de
tir rasant / grazing fire chiffres ou des deux, servant à traitement / processing1
Tir approximativement parallèle identifier un document, utilisée En photographie, ensemble des
au sol pour lequel l'axe du cône pour des raisons de concision. opérations permettant d'obtenir
de tir ne s'élève pas à plus d'un 20 mai 2005 des négatifs, des positifs ou des
mètre du sol. diapositives, à partir de films,
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir. ton / tone plaques, ou papiers
01 mars 1973 Nuance comprise entre le blanc photographiques impressionnés.
et le noir et utilisée pour la 01 oct. 1980
tir restreint / weapons tight représentation par image.
En défense aérienne, consigne 01 févr. 1974 trajectoire balistique / ballistic
de tir imposant aux systèmes trajectory
d'armes de ne tirer que sur des toux d’une fusée / chuffing La partie courbe de la trajectoire
objectifs reconnus comme Caractéristique de certaines décrite après que la force
hostiles. fusées qui brûlent de façon propulsive a cessé d'agir, et que
Terme(s) connexe(s) : tir libre ; tir intermittente en produisant un le corps n'est plus soumis qu'à la
prescrit. bruit irrégulier. pesanteur et à la traînée
01 juil. 1983 01 mars 1973 aérodynamique.
01 févr. 1973
tirs interarmées / joint fires trace / track5, n.
Tirs effectués durant l'emploi de Marque laissée sur le sol par le trajectoire de vol / flight path
forces de plusieurs composantes passage d'une personne ou d'un Ligne reliant les positions
et ce, dans le cadre d'une action objet. successives occupées, ou devant
coordonnée en vue d'atteindre un 01 mars 1992 être occupées, par un aéronef,
objectif commun. missile ou véhicule spatial lors de
15 janv. 2008 tracé / scribing son déplacement dans l'air ou
En cartographie, méthode de l'espace.
tir sur hausses échelonnées rédaction d'une carte par la 01 oct. 1980
Terme privilégié : tir de gravure à l'outil de traits sur
recherche. support préparé. trame / screen2
01 avr. 1971 En cartographie, feuille
tir sur horaire / scheduled fire transparente de matière plastique
Type de tir préparé pour être tracé du pilote / pilot’s trace ou de verre, portant un carroyage
exécuté à un moment prévu. Indication sommaire que le pilote ou quelque autre motif régulier
09 juil. 1997 d'un aéronef de reconnaissance pouvant être utilisé avec un
photographique porte sur une masque pour reproduire certaines
tir sur zone / distributed fire carte (calque, ou tout autre parties de ce motif par des
Tir réparti de telle sorte qu'il agit document) pendant le vol ou moyens photographiques ou
efficacement sur toute la surface immédiatement après. Elle photomécaniques.
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demi-teinte. d'un niveau à un autre en passant Terme(s) connexe(s) : répondeur.


01 mars 1981 par l'intermédiaire d'un troisième 01 juil. 1983
utilisé comme relais. Ce dernier
trame de demi-teinte / half-tone type est surtout utilisé dans une transport aérien à la demande /
screen situation où les transmissions special flight
Ensemble de lignes opaques (sur sont difficiles. Vol de transport, autre qu'un
une surface transparente), se 01 déc. 1974 service régulier, décidé pour
coupant à angle droit de façon à déplacer un chargement
réaliser des "trous" transparents transfert de recoupement / particulier.
entre les intersections. Ce overlap tell 01 juin 1965
canevas est utilisé au cours d'un Terme(s) connexe(s) : transfert
traitement photographique pour de piste(s)2. transport de chalands de
réaliser, à partir d'une image en 01 août 1973 débarquement / landing ship
tonalités continues, une dock
représentation en demi-teinte, transfert descendant / back tell TCD
c'est-à-dire codée par des séries Terme(s) connexe(s) : transfert Bâtiment conçu pour le transport
de points de taille et de forme de piste(s)2. et la mise à l'eau d'embarcations
adaptée à la tonalité à 01 févr. 1973 amphibies et de véhicules
représenter. amphibies, avec leurs équipages
Terme(s) connexe(s) : demi- transfert latéral / cross tell ainsi que les personnels et
teinte ; trame. Terme(s) connexe(s) : transfert équipements à débarquer. Il est
01 mars 1973 de piste(s)2. capable de rendre des services
01 mars 1973 limités pour le carénage et les
transfert ascendant / forward réparations des petits bâtiments
tell transfert par tiers interposé / et engins.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : transfert relateral tell 01 avr. 1973
de piste(s)2. Terme(s) connexe(s) : transfert
01 mars 1973 de piste(s)2. transport exceptionnel /
01 août 1973 exceptional transport
transfert d’autorité / transfer of En matière de transport
authority transformation / transformation ferroviaire, transport d'une charge
Dans le cadre de l'OTAN, action Processus continu et proactif présentant des difficultés
par laquelle un pays membre ou d'élaboration et d'intégration de spéciales par ses dimensions,
un commandement de l'OTAN concepts, de doctrines et de son poids ou son
donne le commandement ou le capacités novateurs visant à conditionnement, en raison des
contrôle opérationnels de forces améliorer l'efficacité et installations ou du matériel, ne
désignées à un commandement l'interopérabilité des forces fût-ce que de l'un des chemins de
de l'OTAN. militaires. fer à emprunter.
09 janv. 1996 Terme(s) connexe(s) : Terme(s) connexe(s) : transport
Commandant suprême allié ordinaire.
transfert de piste(s)1 / track Transformation. 01 nov. 1994
handover 31 janv. 2014
En défense aérienne, procédure transport maritime de crise /
permettant de passer la transmetteur d’ordres / telebrief crisis response shipping
responsabilité d'une piste d'une Dispositif assurant une liaison Tous navires employés pour
station à une autre. téléphonique directe entre un soutenir des opérations militaires
01 déc. 1974 contrôleur aérien et les interalliées, y compris des navires
équipages dans leurs aéronefs de commerce réquisitionnés ou
transfert de piste(s)2 / track au sol. affrétés et, le cas échéant, des
telling 18 déc. 1997 navires nationaux prépositionnés.
Procédure utilisée pour la 03 août 1998
transmission d'informations transplexion / meaconing
tactiques ou de surveillance Système de déception imitative transport nucléaire / nuclear
aérienne entre les composantes consistant à recevoir les signaux logistic movement
d'un système global. Cette radio de navigation et à les Transport d'armes nucléaires ou
procédure peut se décomposer retransmettre sur la même de composants d'armes
en : fréquence pour perturber la nucléaires dans le cadre des
a. transfert descendant : d'un navigation. Les stations de opérations de ravitaillement ou de
niveau hiérarchique vers un transplexion introduisent des maintenance.
niveau inférieur ; erreurs dans les relèvements 01 mars 1973
b. transfert latéral : entre niveaux obtenus par les aéronefs ou les
hiérarchiques équivalents ; stations au sol. transport ordinaire / ordinary
c. transfert ascendant : d'un Terme(s) connexe(s) : balise. transport
niveau hiérarchique à un niveau 01 mars 1973 En matière de transport
supérieur ; ferroviaire, transport d'une charge
d. transfert de recoupement : d'un transpondeur / transponder qui, par ses dimensions, son
niveau à un autre, voisin, et relatif Emetteur-récepteur qui transmet poids ou son conditionnement, ne
aux pistes de ce voisin ; un signal de réponse lorsqu'il est présente pas de difficultés
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matériels ferroviaires utilisés. comprend ensuite la définition Terme(s) connexe(s) : chef de


Terme(s) connexe(s) : transport des priorités de traitement et transport ; numéro-repère.
exceptionnel. d'évacuation de façon à assurer 01 mars 1973
01 nov. 1994 les soins médicaux pour le bien
du plus grand nombre. tué au combat / killed in action
transports maritimes à but 01 oct. 1984 Combattant tué sur le champ ou
économique / economic décédé des suites de ses
shipping triage2 / triage2 blessures, ou d'autres atteintes,
Navires civils opérant tri avant d'avoir rallié une formation
commercialement et non en En maintenance sur le champ de médicale.
soutien d'éléments militaires. bataille, examen et répartition des Terme(s) connexe(s) : décédé
03 août 1998 matériels, par une unité de des suites de blessures de
maintenance, en vue de leur guerre ; perte au combat ; perte
transports maritimes vers traitement ultérieur. hors combat.
l’arrière / retrograde shipping 13 déc. 1999 01 déc. 1979
Navires de commerce utilisés
pour ramener le personnel, les tronçon de queue / boattail type d’explosion / type of burst
fournitures et les matériels d'un Partie conique d'un corps Terme(s) connexe(s) : explosion
théâtre d'opérations. balistique dont le diamètre aérienne ; explosion nucléaire à
03 août 1998 diminue progressivement vers basse altitude ; explosion
l'arrière afin de réduire la traînée nucléaire aérienne ; explosion
transport sous élingue / hook aérodynamique générale. nucléaire à haute altitude ;
operation 01 mars 1973 explosion nucléaire de surface ;
En héliportage, tout transport de explosion nucléaire sous-marine ;
charges sous élingues. tropopause / tropopause explosion nucléaire souterraine.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : charge Zone de transition entre la 01 juil. 1970
sous élingue. stratosphère et la troposphère. La
01 juil. 1988 tropopause se situe
généralement à une altitude
transsonique / transonic d'environ 8 à 15 km dans les
Qui a (ou qui se rapporte à) la zones polaires et tempérées, et
vitesse d'un corps dans un fluide de 20 km dans les zones
ambiant lorsque la vitesse relative tropicales.
du fluide est subsonique en 01 nov. 1968
certains points et supersonique
en d'autres. Ce cas se rencontre troposphère / troposphere
quand on passe d'une vitesse Couches inférieures de
subsonique à une vitesse l'atmosphère dans lesquelles les
supersonique, ou vice versa. variations de température avec
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vitesse du l'altitude sont relativement
son. importantes. Les nuages s'y
01 août 1979 forment, la convection y est active
et le brassage y est continu et
très petits fonds / very shallow plus ou moins complet.
water 01 nov. 1968
Eau dont la profondeur est
inférieure à 10 mètres. troubles publics / civil
Terme(s) connexe(s) : lutte contre disturbance
les mines par très petits fonds. Actes collectifs de violence et
14 oct. 2002 désordres contraires à la loi et
préjudiciables à l'ordre public.
treuil / hoist 01 mars 1973
À bord des hélicoptères,
mécanisme servant à monter ou troupes de corps
descendre des charges Terme privilégié : élément
extérieures. organique de corps d'armée.
01 sept. 2003
troupes de couverture
tri Terme privilégié : force de
Terme privilégié : triage2. couverture.

triage1 / triage1 troupes de sécurité


Répartition (après examen) des Terme privilégié : force de
blessés dans le but de leur sécurité.
évacuation et de leur traitement.
Le triage comprend un tri troupe numérotée / chalk
immédiat basé sur le type et le troops
degré de gravité des blessures et Troupe désignée par un numéro
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unité1 / unit1 médical, des malades et blessés


Élément militaire dont la structure en transit.
est prescrite par l'autorité Terme(s) connexe(s) : centre de
compétente. transit pour évacuation sanitaire.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : force 22 juin 2004
opérationnelle1,2,3.
01 sept. 2003 unité de vecteurs à capacité
nucléaire / nuclear delivery unit
unité2 / unit2 Unité, quel que soit son niveau,
unité de dotation capable de mettre en action un
Quantité type ou unitaire servant ou plusieurs systèmes d'arme
au calcul de la répartition, de la nucléaires, une fois reçue
distribution et de l'utilisation d'un l'autorisation nécessaire.
article de ravitaillement. Terme(s) connexe(s) : unité de
01 sept. 2003 vecteurs homologués nucléaire.
01 oct. 1984
unité à double capacité / dual
capable unit unité de vecteurs homologués
Unité de vecteurs homologués nucléaire / nuclear certified
nucléaire capable d'exécuter des delivery unit
missions classiques et Unité et éléments de soutien,
nucléaires. quel que soit leur niveau, en
01 oct. 1984 mesure d'exécuter des missions
nucléaires conformément aux
unité aérotransportable / air accords bilatéraux et aux
transportable unit directives de l'OTAN.
Toute unité, autre que les unités Terme(s) connexe(s) : unité de
aérotransportées, dont vecteurs à capacité nucléaire.
l'équipement est adapté au 01 nov. 1985
transport aérien.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : en vol ; unité motorisée / motorized
opération aéroportée. unit
01 févr. 1973 Unité dotée organiquement de
moyens de transport motorisés lui
unité de contrôle tactique air / permettant de faire mouvement
aircraft control unit en totalité (personnel, armement
Unité disposant des moyens et du ou autre matériel) et au même
personnel, y compris des moment, sans exiger de moyens
contrôleurs, nécessaires pour provenant d'autres sources.
exécuter le contrôle des aéronefs 01 mars 1973
et qui exerce le contrôle tactique
des aéronefs. unité temporaire / provisional
01 nov. 1975 unit
Rassemblement temporaire de
unité de dotation personnels et d'équipements
Terme privilégié : unité2 réalisé pour accomplir une
mission déterminée.
unité d’effort / unity of effort 01 nov. 1968
En opérations militaires,
coordination et coopération entre usure
tous les acteurs dans le but Terme privilégié : attrition.
d'atteindre un objectif commun.
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unité de tir/ fire unit


Dans le domaine de l'artillerie ou
des mortiers, plus petit élément
organique comprenant un ou
plusieurs systèmes d'armes et
pouvant exécuter une mission de
tir.
20 nov. 1996

unité de transit des malades et


blessés / casualty staging unit
Unité médicale chargée de la
mise en condition, sous
supervision du personnel
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vague / wave Manière dont la probabilité de


En opérations amphibies, dégâts occasionnés à un objectif veille chimique / chemical
formation composée de forces, déterminé diminue avec la monitoring
bâtiments et engins de distance le séparant du point Opérations permanentes ou
débarquement, véhicules zéro; ou, dans l'estimation des périodiques permettant de
amphibies ou aéronefs devant dommages, facteur détecter la présence d'un agent
débarquer ou atterrir sur une mathématique introduit pour chimique.
plage presque au même moment. pondérer les effets attendus en Terme(s) connexe(s) :
Elle peut être classée par type, tenant compte de l'influence de reconnaissance chimique.
fonction ou numéro d'ordre : l'orientation, de la protection 01 févr. 1988
a. vague d'assaut ; secondaire et de l'incertitude des
b. vague d'embarcations ; effets sur l'objectif. veille contre les mines
c. vague d'hélicoptères ; 01 mai 1963 Terme privilégié : guet contre les
d. vague numérotée ; mines.
e. vague sur demande ; variation du carroyage
f. vague à l'horaire. Terme privilégié : déclinaison veille radio / cover3
01 oct. 2001 magnétique du carroyage. Écoute continue, un émetteur
étant réglé et disponible, mais
vague à l’horaire / scheduled variation du quadrillage pas nécessairement prêt à une
wave Terme privilégié : déclinaison utilisation immédiate.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vague. magnétique du carroyage. 01 sept. 2003
01 nov. 1968
vecteur à capacité nucléaire / vent balistique différentiel /
vague d’assaut / assault wave nuclear delivery vehicle differential ballistic wind
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vague. Partie d'un système d'arme qui Vent hypothétique, utilisé pour le
01 févr. 1973 permet de véhiculer une arme bombardement. Sa vitesse est
nucléaire sur l'objectif. égale, pour une altitude de
vague d’embarcations / boat Terme(s) connexe(s) : vecteur largage, à la différence entre la
wave homologué nucléaire. vitesse du vent balistique et celle
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vague. 01 oct. 1984 du vent réel pris à cette altitude.
01 mars 1973 01 mars 1973
vecteur homologué nucléaire /
vague d’hélicoptères / nuclear certified delivery vérification après le vol / after-
helicopter wave vehicle flight inspection
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vague. Vecteur dont la compatibilité avec Examen d'ensemble exécuté à
01 mars 1973 une arme nucléaire a été l'issue d'un vol. Il a pour but de
homologuée par la puissance déceler des anomalies
vague numérotée / numbered nucléaire compétente selon une éventuelles, d'assurer les
wave procédure bien définie. dépannages demandés par
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vague. Terme(s) connexe(s) : vecteur à l'équipage, d'effectuer le
01 mars 1973 capacité nucléaire. réapprovisionnement en matériels
01 nov. 1985 et en ingrédients consommables,
vague sur demande / on-call enfin de mettre l'aéronef en
wave vecteur vent / wind velocity sécurité.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : vague. Vecteur définissant la direction et 01 févr. 1973
01 mars 1973 la force du vent.
01 sept. 1974 vérification d’aéronefs / aircraft
validation / validation inspection
Confirmation que des véhicule / vehicle Opérations systématiques
organisations, des individus, du Moyen autopropulsé, poussé ou d'examens, de vérifications et
matériel ou des systèmes remorqué, utilisé pour le transport d'essais des organes structuraux,
satisfont à des normes ou critères d'un chargement sur terre, sur des composants et des systèmes
définis, grâce à l'apport de l’eau, dans l'air ou dans l'espace d'un aéronef pour déceler les
preuves objectives. ou auquel une mission avaries existantes ou risquant de
Note : dans le contexte des particulière peut être attribuée. se produire.
forces militaires, l'appréciation, Terme(s) connexe(s) : appareil à 01 févr. 1973
l'analyse, l'évaluation, la effet de sol ; véhicule amphibie.
validation et la certification sont 14 août 2015 vérification de dépollution /
liés hiérarchiquement dans cet proofing
ordre logique. véhicule amphibie / En opérations terrestres, activités
Terme(s) connexe(s) : analyse1 ; amphibious vehicle de contrôle effectuées après une
appréciation ; certification ; Véhicule capable d'opérer sur brèche, la dépollution d'un
évaluation1. terre et sur l'eau. Est muni de itinéraire ou d'une zone en vue de
02 mars 2007 roues ou de chenilles. réduire davantage la menace que
Terme(s) connexe(s) : engin de présentent les mines ou les
variabilité / variability débarquement ; véhicule. autres munitions explosives, les
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pièges dans une zone délimitée. de prise de vue dont les axes
Terme(s) connexe(s) : dépollution optiques sont légèrement décalés viseur reflex / reflex sight
de zone ; engin explosif par rapport à la verticale, l'un vers Viseur utilisant un système
improvisé ; explosifs et la gauche, l'autre vers la droite de optique ou calculateur qui projette
munitions ; opération de façon à obtenir un léger par réflexion l'image d'un réticule
contreminage ; piège. recouvrement latéral. sur un écran où elle se
14 oct. 2002 01 août 1973 superpose à l'image de l'objectif.
01 nov. 1975
vérification systématique / vêtement de pressurisation /
checkout pressure suit viseur à déplacement angulaire
Séquence d'épreuves relatives au a. Partielle - Vêtement collant qui / angular velocity sights
fonctionnement, à la mise en n'enferme pas complètement le Viseur qui permet la
oeuvre et à l'étalonnage d'un corps mais qui est capable détermination du point de largage
système d'armes ou d'un de ses d'exercer une pression sur la correct par coïncidence entre le
éléments, qui a pour but de majeure partie du corps afin de défilement angulaire mesuré de
vérifier la situation et le bon état s'opposer à une augmentation de l'objectif par rapport au
de celui-ci. la pression d'oxygène dans les bombardier et une valeur
01 mars 1973 poumons. prédéterminée et préaffichée.
b. Complète - Vêtement qui Terme(s) connexe(s) : viseur de
vérifier / verify enferme complètement le corps bombardement ; viseur
S'assurer que le sens et dans lequel peut être entretenue tachymétrique ; viseur vectoriel.
l'arrangement des mots d'un une pression gazeuse assez 01 déc. 1976
message transmis correspondent supérieure à la pression
bien à l'intention exacte de ambiante pour que le maintien viseur de bombardement /
l'autorité d'origine. des fonctions puisse être assuré. bomb sighting system
01 mai 1963 01 sept. 1969 Terme(s) connexe(s) : viseur à
déplacement angulaire ; viseur
verrou train sorti / down lock vêtement protecteur / tachymétrique ; viseur vectoriel.
Dispositif de blocage en position protective clothing 01 déc. 1976
basse ou sortie d'un train Vêtement spécialement conçu,
d'atterrissage rétractable. fabriqué ou traité, pour protéger viseur synchronisé
01 juil. 1980 le personnel contre les risques Terme privilégié : viseur
dus à des modifications tachymétrique.
verrouillage / lock-on excessives du milieu ambiant, ou
État d'un système de poursuite ou à des conditions de travail viseur tachymétrique /
d'acquisition d'objectifs qui dangereuses ou encore à l'action tachometric sights
poursuit continuellement et de l'ennemi. viseur synchronisé
automatiquement un objectif en 01 juil. 1970
Viseur qui largue la bombe au
utilisant un ou plusieurs moment où l'angle de
paramètres. vignettage / vignetting bombardement correct est atteint.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : acquérir. En cartographie, technique Ce type de viseur maintient la
01 sept. 2003 consistant à utiliser une bande ligne de visée sur la cible,
colorée dont la tonalité varie déterminant ainsi la vitesse
vers l’est / easting uniformément d'un bord à l'autre. exacte par rapport à l'objectif, il
Lecture d'ouest en est c'est-à-dire 01 févr. 1974 peut aussi maintenir la route
de gauche à droite de l'abscisse suivie par l'avion de façon à la
d'un carroyage sur une carte. violence sexuelle et sexiste liée faire passer par la cible.
01 mars 1973 aux conflits / conflict-related Terme(s) connexe(s) : viseur à
sexual and gender-based déplacement angulaire ; viseur de
vers le nord / northing violence bombardement ; viseur vectoriel.
Lecture du sud vers le nord c'est- VSS liée aux conflits (toléré) 01 déc. 1976
à-dire de bas en haut de Toute violence sexuelle ou basée
l'ordonnée d'un point du sur le genre dirigée contre un viseur vectoriel / vector sights
carroyage sur une carte. individu ou un groupe d’individus, Viseur basé sur une
01 mars 1973 utilisée ou commanditée dans le représentation vectorielle des
contexte d’une crise ou d’un grandeurs utilisées. Il comporte
vertex / vertex conflit armé. un mécanisme qui reproduit
En artillerie et en appui-feu naval, 14 août 2015 mécaniquement le triangle de
point le plus élevé de la visée. On distingue :
trajectoire d'un projectile. virage conventionnel / a. Le viseur à préaffichage - Les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : flèche. procedure turn valeurs de la hauteur de
01 nov. 1991 Manoeuvre consistant en un bombardement, de la vitesse par
virage (à droite ou à gauche) à rapport à l'air et du vent sont
verticales divisées / split partir d'un axe donné, virage suivi affichées à la main une fois pour
vertical photography d'un deuxième en sens inverse toutes.
couple de photographies à qui doit amener l'aéronef à b. Le viseur à affichage continu -
décalage latéral intercepter l'axe inverse de l'axe La hauteur, la vitesse par rapport
Photographies prises initial. à l'air et le vent sont
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Terme(s) connexe(s) : viseur à vitesse corrigée / calibrated camera cycling rate
déplacement angulaire ; viseur airspeed Fréquence à laquelle un appareil
de bombardement ; viseur vitesse rectifiée de prises de vues prend des
tachymétrique. Vitesse obtenue à partir de la photographies, fréquence
01 déc. 1976 vitesse indiquée en lui appliquant exprimée en nombre d'images
un coefficient qui tient aussi par seconde.
visualisation cartographique compte des erreurs d'instrument 01 nov. 1975
mobile / moving map display et de position.
Visuel dans lequel un symbole, 01 mars 1973 vitesse de progression1 / rate
représentant le véhicule, reste of march
fixe tandis que l'image de la carte vitesse déclarée / declared Nombre moyen de kilomètres ou
se déplace sous ce symbole, de speed de miles à parcourir en un temps
telle manière que le visuel simule Vitesse qu'un capitaine de navire déterminé, y compris les haltes
le mouvement horizontal du déclare pouvoir soutenir en prescrites. Est exprimé en
véhicule dans lequel il est monté. permanence au cours de la kilomètres/heure ou miles/heure.
Parfois, la conception du visuel prochaine traversée par Terme(s) connexe(s) : vitesse de
est telle que l'image de la carte conditions météorologiques marche ; vitesse de progression2.
est fixe tandis que le symbole se moyennes et compte tenu de 01 sept. 1969
déplace sur l'écran. l'état actuel de son navire.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : carte 01 déc. 1977 vitesse de progression2 / speed
projetée. of advance
01 juil. 1985 vitesse de déblaiement / En usage maritime, vitesse sur le
clearance rate fond prévue sur un itinéraire.
visualisation de la situation La surface qui serait déminée par Terme(s) connexe(s) : vitesse de
horizontale / horizontal unité de temps avec un minimum marche ; vitesse de progression1.
situation display de déblaiement fixé, en utilisant 01 sept. 1969
Visualisation élaborée par un des procédures données de
dispositif électronique des chasse aux mines et/ou de vitesse de sécurité / safe speed
informations sur la navigation et dragage. En guerre des mines sur mer,
des données enregistrées 01 août 1976 vitesse à laquelle un bâtiment
relatives à la mission et aux donné peut marcher sans risquer
procédures. Peuvent aussi figurer vitesse de fin de combustion / d'influencer à l'intérieur de son
une information radar et une burn-out velocity aire de choc une mine à influence
image de télévision, soit comme Vitesse atteinte par un missile au donnée, à une profondeur
carte superposée, soit comme point de fin de combustion. donnée.
image séparée. 20 nov. 1992 01 nov. 1975
Terme(s) connexe(s) :
visualisation tête haute. vitesse de largage / jump speed vitesse du son / speed of
01 nov. 1980 Vitesse par rapport à l'air à sound
laquelle les troupes parachutistes Vitesse à laquelle le son se
visualisation tête haute / head- peuvent sauter d'un avion en vol déplace dans un milieu donné et
up display avec un degré satisfaisant de dans des conditions bien définies.
VTH sécurité. La vitesse du son au niveau de la
Visualisation par superposition 01 avr. 1974 mer dans l'atmosphère
optique dans le champ de vision international standard est de
normal du pilote de différentes vitesse de marche / pace 1.108 pieds à la seconde, 658
informations relatives au vol, à la En opérations terrestres, vitesse noeuds ou 1.215 km à l'heure.
navigation, à l'armement, etc. d'une colonne ou d'un élément Terme(s) connexe(s) :
Terme(s) connexe(s) : permettant de maintenir la vitesse hypersonique ; transsonique.
visualisation de la situation moyenne prescrite. 01 nov. 1968
horizontale. Terme(s) connexe(s) : guide ;
26 août 2009 vitesse de progression2. vitesse limite / terminal
01 juil. 1983 velocity1
vitesse / speed Vitesse maximale théorique qu'un
Terme(s) connexe(s) : allure vitesse d’endurance / corps atteindrait sur une
vibratoire ; vitesse déclarée ; endurance speed trajectoire déterminée, dans des
vitesse de marche ; vitesse Nombre de milles nautiques par conditions données de poids et
d'endurance ; vitesse de heure qu'un navire peut parcourir de poussée, s'il poursuivait sa
progression1,2 ; vitesse du son ; sur l'eau dans des conditions chute indéfiniment dans une
vitesse maximale de croisière. moyennes de salissure de coque, atmosphère de densité uniforme.
01 juin 1978 de mer par temps modéré et de 01 nov. 1968
préparation au combat. Dans
vitesse à l’arrêt de propulsion / chaque cas les vitesses vitesse maximale de croisière /
cut-off velocity d'endurance doivent maximum sustained speed
Vitesse atteinte par un projectile correspondre à une allure définie En circulation routière, vitesse
au moment où la propulsion des machines. maximale qu'un véhicule peut
cesse. 01 mars 1973 réaliser, avec sa charge
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prolongée, sur une route de réflexion de la lumière solaire sur


première catégorie et en palier, la neige, ou à un ciel bouché.
sans qu'il en résulte de 01 sept. 1969
dommages mécaniques.
01 mars 1973 vol aux instruments /
instrument flight
vitesse moyenne / average Vol dans lequel la pente et
speed l'assiette de l'aéronef ne sont
Distance moyenne parcourue en contrôlées qu'en se rapportant
une heure, calculée sur la durée aux instruments.
totale du parcours, en excluant 01 mars 1973
les arrêts spécifiquement
prescrits. vol stationnaire / hovering2
01 janv. 1970 Manoeuvre au cours de laquelle
un aéronef se tient en vol dans
vitesse rectifiée une position fixe ou
Terme privilégié : vitesse approximativement fixe par
corrigée. rapport à une position
géographique donnée.
vitesse sol / ground speed 01 mars 1973
Composante horizontale de la
vitesse d'un aéronef par rapport à vol tactique / terrain flight
la surface terrestre. Vol près du sol au cours duquel
01 nov. 1975 la vitesse, la hauteur et/ou
l'altitude sont adaptées au relief
vitesse terminale / terminal et aux obstacles dans le but
velocity2 d'éviter la détection et le feu de
Vitesse restante d'un projectile au l'ennemi.
point de sa trajectoire situé à la 01 juin 1984
même altitude que le point de
lancement. VOR / VOR
01 nov. 1968 Aide radioélectrique à la
navigation aérienne basée sur la
vitesse virtuelle du vent / détermination d'un relèvement
representative downwind par comparaison de phase d'un
speed signal émis au sol. Ce sigle
Pendant la période de prévision, correspond à "very high
direction moyenne où souffle le frequency omnidirectional radio
vent à la surface du sol dans la range".
zone de danger vers laquelle le 01 déc. 1976
nuage se déplace.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : direction vulnérabilité électromagnétique
virtuelle du vent. / electromagnetic vulnerability
01 févr. 1988 Caractéristique d'un système
susceptible d'être perturbé ou
voie aérienne / airway rendu inopérant par des
Région de contrôle (ou portion de interférences
région de contrôle) présentant la électromagnétiques.
forme d'un couloir et équipée Terme(s) connexe(s) :
d'aides radio à la navigation. compatibilité électromagnétique.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle 01 juil. 1987
aérien ; région de contrôle ; zone
de contrôle ; zone de contrôle
terminale.
01 févr. 1973

voie de circulation / taxiway


chemin de roulement2
taxiway
Voie définie, sur un aérodrome
terrestre, aménagée pour la
circulation au sol des aéronefs et
destinée à assurer la liaison entre
deux parties de l'aérodrome.
dérivé de : OACI
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Aéronef spécialement modifié pour
pouvoir identifier, localiser, détruire
ou annihiler les systèmes au sol
de défense aérienne ennemis qui
emploient des capteurs émettant
de l'énergie électromagnétique.
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zone air-surface / air surface général la priorité dans les Zone spécifique de terrain
zone opérations, sauf dans des destinée à l'atterrissage
Zone réservée ou réglementée conditions spécifiées. d'aéronefs.
établie afin d'éviter que les forces Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone Terme(s) connexe(s) :
amies ne tirent sur des bâtiments d'opérations de défense aérodrome ; site d'atterrissage ;
de surface ou des aéronefs amis aérienne. zone d'amerrissage ; zone
et pour permettre des opérations 01 juil. 1993 d'appontage ; zone de mise à
anti-sous-marines qui ne soient terre2.
pas gênées par la présence de zone d’action de sous-marins / 30 juin 2005
sous-marins amis. submarine action area
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone Zone de gestion de l'espace marin zone de bombardement sans
réglementée2. dans laquelle un ou plusieurs restriction / blind bombing
25 sept. 1998 sous-marins amis évoluent, ces zone
derniers étant les seuls à pouvoir Zone réservée (aérienne,
zone à restrictions / caution employer les armes anti-sous- terrestre ou navale) établie dans
area marines dans cette zone. le but de permettre des
Zone à l'intérieur de laquelle Terme(s) connexe(s) : gestion de opérations aériennes non limitées
existent des restrictions au survol l'eau ; gestion de l'espace marin ; par les opérations ou les
à des époques déterminées. lutte anti-sous-marine ; zone éventuelles attaques des forces
01 mars 1973 d'action anti-sous-marine libre ; amies.
zone de patrouille de sous-marins ; 01 mars 1973
zone arrière / rear area zone de sécurité de sous-marins.
Pour un échelon de 22 janv. 2010 zone de choc / damage area
commandement donné, la zone En guerre des mines sur mer,
qui s'étend en avant de sa limite zone dangereuse / danger area zone centrée sur un dragueur de
arrière jusqu'à l'arrière de la zone zone dangereuse aérienne mines et à l'intérieur de laquelle
de responsabilité de l'échelon En circulation aérienne, espace les dégâts dus à l'explosion sont
directement subordonné. Cette aérien, de dimensions définies, à tels que les opérations doivent
zone est destinée principalement l'intérieur duquel des activités être interrompues.
à l'exécution de fonctions de dangereuses pour le vol des 01 nov. 1975
soutien. aéronefs peuvent se dérouler
01 juil. 1983 pendant des périodes spécifiées. zone de combat1 / combat
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone zone1
zone côtière de défense / fermée ; zone interdite1 ; zone Zone nécessaire aux forces
defensive coastal area réglementée1. combattantes pour la conduite
Partie d'une zone côtière et de 01 févr. 1973 des opérations.
l'espace aérien, terrestre et Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone des
maritime adjacent au rivage, à zone dangereuse aérienne communications.
l'intérieur de laquelle les Terme privilégié : zone 01 juil. 1983
opérations défensives peuvent dangereuse.
comporter la mise en oeuvre de zone de combat2 / combat
forces terrestres, navales et zone d’amerrissage / landing zone2
aériennes. zone1 Territoire situé en avant de la
01 févr. 1973 Zone spécifique d'eau destinée à limite arrière du groupe d'armées.
l'amerrissage d'aéronefs. Il est subdivisé en deux parties :
zone d’action anti-sous-marine Terme(s) connexe(s) : a. la zone avant de combat,
libre / antisubmarine warfare aérodrome ; zone d'appontage ; comprenant le territoire situé en
free area zone d'atterrissage. avant de la limite arrière du corps
En guerre navale, zone de gestion 30 juin 2005 d'armée ;
de l'espace marin dans laquelle b. la zone arrière de combat,
aucun sous-marin ami n'évolue et zone d’appontage / landing comprenant le territoire situé
dans laquelle l'emploi des armes zone2 entre la limite arrière du corps
de lutte anti-sous-marine n'est pas Zone spécifique du pont d'un d'armée et la limite arrière du
restreint. navire destinée à l'appontage groupe d'armées.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : gestion de d'aéronefs. Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone des
l'espace marin ; zone d'action de Terme(s) connexe(s) : communications.
sous-marins ; zone de sécurité de aérodrome ; zone d'amerrissage ; 01 juil. 1983
sous-marins. zone d'atterrissage
22 janv. 2010 30 juin 2005 zone de concentration1 /
concentration area1
zone d’action de défense zone d’assaut amphibie Zone d'ordinaire à l'intérieur du
aérienne / air defence action Terme privilégié : zone de mise à théâtre d'opérations où les
area terre1. troupes sont rassemblées avant
Zone et son espace aérien à de commencer des opérations
l'intérieur desquels les aéronefs zone d’atterrissage / landing actives.
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zone de concentration2 / arrière de cet échelon. C'est dans zone de largage à faible
concentration area2 cette zone que la bataille hauteur / extraction zone
Zone limitée sur laquelle une défensive décisive est menée. Zone de largage déterminée pour
concentration d'artillerie est 01 juil. 1983 la livraison de ravitaillement ou
exécutée dans un temps limité. d'équipement par extraction d'un
01 mars 1973 zone de défense aérienne / air aéronef volant très près du sol.
defence area 01 juil. 1980
zone de contrôle / control zone ZDA
Espace aérien contrôlé Espace aérien délimité dont il faut zone de latitude / latitude band
s'étendant verticalement à partir planifier et assurer la défense. Toute bande circonscrite à la
de la surface jusqu'à une limite 01 juil. 1993 terre, limitée par des parallèles,
supérieure spécifiée. indiquée par des unités de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle zone de défense d’une base / mesure linéaires ou angulaires
aérien ; espace aérien contrôlé ; base defence zone définies.
région de contrôle ; voie En gestion de l’espace aérien, 01 avr. 1973
aérienne ; zone de contrôle espace aérien établi autour d’une
terminale. base dans le but de renforcer zone de l’objectif / objective
01 juil. 1980 l’efficacité des systèmes de area
défense aérienne. Zone géographique définie à
zone de contrôle de l’espace MCASB, 29 janv. 2013 l'intérieur de laquelle est situé un
aérien / airspace control area objectif à conquérir ou à atteindre
Espace aérien défini latéralement zone de déferlement / surf zone par les forces militaires. Cette
par les limites de la zone Zone de mer à partir de laquelle zone est définie par l'autorité
d'opérations. La zone de contrôle les vagues commencent à déferler compétente pour des fins de
de l'espace aérien peut être sur les brisants. commandement et contrôle.
subdivisée en sous-zones de 14 oct. 2002 Terme(s) connexe(s) : échelon
contrôle de l'espace aérien. arrière ; échelon d'assaut ; limite
01 mars 1981 zone de démarrage / forming- de tête de pont ; objectif1,2 ;
up place patrouille aérienne de combat ;
zone de contrôle de l’espace position d’attaque zone de mise à terre1.
aérien à haute densité / high- Dernière position occupée par 01 mars 1973
density airspace control zone l'échelon d'assaut avant de
Espace aérien de dimensions franchir la ligne de départ. zone de manoeuvre d’artillerie /
bien définies délimité par 01 mars 1973 artillery manoeuvre area
l'autorité de contrôle de l'espace Zone à l'intérieur de laquelle
aérien à l'intérieur duquel il est zone de franchissement / l'artillerie est autorisée à se
fait un usage massif d'armes et crossing area déployer, mais qui n'est pas
de moyens aériens variés. Zone placée sous l'autorité d'un réservée à son usage exclusif.
01 sept. 1981 seul chef, et comportant un Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone
certain nombre de sites contigus réservée à l'artillerie.
zone de contrôle terminale / de franchissement. 03 août 1998
terminal control area 01 déc. 1977
Zone de contrôle située zone d’embarquement /
habituellement au carrefour des zone de guidage / guidance embarkation area
voies aériennes aux environs d'un coverage Zone à terre qui comprend un
ou de plusieurs aérodromes Volume d'espace dans lequel des groupe de points
importants. informations de guidage (azimut d'embarquement, dans laquelle
Terme(s) connexe(s) : contrôle ou altitude ou distance) sont les derniers préparatifs précédant
aérien ; espace aérien contrôlé ; fournies à l'aéronef suivant des l'embarquement sont achevés et
région de contrôle ; voie caractéristiques données de où transitent les personnels et
aérienne ; zone de contrôle. portée et de précision. Ces cargaisons destinés à être
01 janv. 1973 informations peuvent être embarqués sur des engins ou
exprimées, soit par rapport à la des bâtiments.
zone de coordination des feux / géométrie d'un terrain, d'une piste 01 mars 1973
fire coordination area ou bande d'atterrissage, en
Zone dans laquelle les feux sont supposant une implantation zone démilitarisée /
soumis à des restrictions définies. adéquate de l'équipement au sol, demilitarized zone
Les feux qui ne correspondraient soit par rapport à la couverture Zone déterminée dans laquelle le
pas aux restrictions imposées ne fournie par des équipements stationnement, le rassemblement
peuvent être effectués qu'après séparés au sol. de forces militaires, la
accord de l'autorité qui a défini 08 sept. 1981 conservation ou l'établissement
les restrictions initiales. d'installations militaires de toutes
01 août 1974 zone de largage / drop zone sortes sont interdits.
Zone déterminée dans laquelle 01 mars 1973
zone de défense / defence area sont largués des troupes
Pour un échelon de aéroportées, du matériel ou des zone de mise à l’eau des
commandement donné, la zone ravitaillements. véhicules amphibies /
qui s'étend de la limite avant de la 01 mars 1973 amphibious vehicle launching
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départ ou au large de celle-ci, zone d’engagement des radar.
vers laquelle se dirigent les systèmes à courte portée 01 avr. 1971
bâtiments de débarquement et Terme privilégié : zone
dans laquelle ils mettent à l'eau d'engagement d'arme. zone de refuge / refuge area
les véhicules amphibies. Zone côtière, considérée comme
01 févr. 1973 zone de patrouille de sous- non menacée par l'ennemi, que
marins / submarine patrol area des navires de commerce
zone de mise à terre1 / landing Zone stationnaire, établie pour que peuvent recevoir l'ordre de rallier
area1 les opérations de sous-marins ne à la mise en application du plan
zone d’assaut amphibie soient pas gênées par des de sauvegarde de la navigation
Partie de la zone de l'objectif où interférences mutuelles sous la commerciale.
ont lieu les opérations de surface. Terme(s) connexe(s) : mouillage
débarquement d'une force Terme(s) connexe(s) : gestion de sûr.
amphibie. l'eau ; gestion de l'espace marin ; 01 juin 1978
Note : elle comprend la plage et mesures pour éviter une
ses approches, les zones de interférence mutuelle2 ; zone zone de responsabilité1 / area
transport, les zones de tirs d'action de sous-marins. of responsibility1
d'appui, l'espace aérien occupé 16 juil. 1996 Zone géographique attribuée au
par les aéronefs en appui Commandant suprême des Forces
rapproché et le terrain sur lequel zone de point fixe / run-up area alliées en Europe.
s'effectue la marche vers l'objectif Zone de l'aire de manoeuvre Terme(s) connexe(s) :
initial. réservée à l'essai des moteurs commandement stratégique ;
Terme(s) connexe(s) : force avant le décollage. commandant stratégique de
amphibie1 ; site de 01 juil. 1972 l'OTAN ; niveau opératif ; zone de
débarquement ; zone de responsabilité du renseignement ;
l'objectif ; zone de tirs d'appui. zone de posé1 / touchdown zone d'intérêt ; zone
30 juin 2005 zone1 d'opérations ; zone d'opérations
Pour les avions à voilure fixe, interarmées.
zone de mise à terre2 / landing zone des 3.000 premiers pieds ou 17 janv. 2005
area2 1.000 premiers mètres de la piste
Zone utilisée pour le poser de à partir du seuil. zone de responsabilité2 / area
troupes et de matériels Terme(s) connexe(s) : of responsibility2
aérotransportés. aérodrome En opérations navales, zone de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : 06 janv. 2006 terrain ennemie déterminée à
aérodrome ; posé1 ; zone l'avance, dans laquelle les
d'atterrissage. zone de posé2 / touchdown bâtiments d'appui sont
30 juin 2005 zone2 responsables de la couverture
Pour les hélicoptères ou avions à par le feu sur des objectifs
zone de navigation à risque / décollage vertical, portion de connus ou des objectifs
shipping risk area l'aire de manœuvre d'hélicoptères d'opportunité, et de la couverture
Dans le domaine de la ou de la piste utilisée pour par l'observation.
coopération navale avec la l'atterrissage. Terme(s) connexe(s) :
marine marchande, zone Terme(s) connexe(s) : commandement stratégique ;
géographique désignée par des aérodrome. niveau opératif ; zone de
instances militaires et présentant 06 janv. 2006 responsabilité du renseignement ;
un risque particulier ou accru zone d'intérêt ; zone
pour les navires marchands. zone de production des pistes / d'opérations ; zone d'opérations
15 janv. 2008 track production area interarmées.
Emplacement où sont produites 17 janv. 2005
zone d’engagement d’arme / les pistes en provenance d'une
weapon engagement zone station radar. zone de responsabilité du
En défense aérienne, espace 01 août 1973 renseignement / area of
aérien de dimensions définies à intelligence responsibility
l'intérieur duquel la responsabilité zone de rassemblement / ZRR
de l'engagement est assembly area2 Zone attribuée à un commandant
normalement dévolue à un Zone où un ensemble de troupes dans laquelle il a la responsabilité
système d'arme particulier. est rassemblé en vue d'une de fournir le renseignement avec
08 août 2008 action future. les moyens mis à sa disposition.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : aire de Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
zone d’engagement des montage ; point de responsabilité1 ; zone d'intérêt.
intercepteurs regroupement ; rassemblement. 04 oct. 2000
Terme privilégié : zone 01 févr. 1973
d'engagement d'arme. zone de rupture / rupture zone
zone de référence altimétrique Région immédiatement voisine de
zone d’engagement des radar / radar altimetry area la limite des cratères, dans
missiles Terrain assez plat et laquelle les contraintes résultant
Terme privilégié : zone suffisamment étendu, dont on d'une explosion ont dépassé la
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de nombreuses crevasses 16 juil. 1996 agencement2 ; préparatifs en vue
radiales de dimensions variées. d'une opération ; zone de
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone zone de séparation / separation l'objectif.
plastique. zone 25 sept. 1998
01 sept. 1969 Région située entre deux régions
adjacentes verticales ou zone d’étape2 / staging area2
zone des communications / horizontales dans laquelle les Lieu prévu pour le
communication zone unités ne peuvent pas intervenir à rassemblement d'unités ou de
Zone arrière du théâtre moins que certaines mesures de personnel en transit, au cours de
d'opérations (immédiatement sécurité ne soient remplies. mouvements sur les lignes de
contiguë à la zone de combat). 01 nov. 1975 communication.
Elle englobe les lignes de Terme(s) connexe(s) :
communication et les installations zone des forces de couverture / agencement2 ; étape2.
de ravitaillement et d'évacuation covering force area 25 sept. 1998
ainsi que les autres organismes Zone qui s'étend en avant de la
nécessaires pour l'appui limite avant de la zone de bataille zone de tir / zone of fire
logistique et la maintenance des jusqu'aux positions avancées Zone dans laquelle une unité
forces en campagne. initialement attribuées aux forces terrestre désignée ou des
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de de couverture. C'est dans cette ressources d'appui-feu sont
combat2. zone que les forces de couverture prêtes à exécuter, ou exécutent
01 mars 1973 exécutent les tâches qui leur sont des tirs.
confiées. 04 nov. 2005
zone de sécurité1 / safety zone 01 juil. 1983
Zone (terrestre, maritime ou zone de tir contre-avions / fire-
aérienne) destinée à permettre zone de silence power umbrella
aux forces amies d'effectuer des Terme privilégié : zone en angle Zone de dimensions spécifiées
opérations autres que des mort2. délimitant un espace aérien au-
opérations de combat. dessus d'une force navale à la
01 mars 1981 zone des objectifs d’une mer à l'intérieur duquel le feu des
opération amphibie / armes antiaériennes des
zone de sécurité2 / safe area amphibious objective area bâtiments peut mettre les
Dans le domaine des opérations Zone géographique, délimitée aéronefs en danger, et à
de soutien de la paix, zone dans la directive de lancement de l'intérieur duquel des procédures
protégée dans laquelle des forces l'opération pour permettre spéciales ont été établies pour
de l'OTAN ou dirigées par l'OTAN l'exercice du commandement, à l'identification et la mise en
protègent des personnes ou des l'intérieur de laquelle se trouvent oeuvre des appareils amis.
biens désignés. le ou les objectifs qui doivent être Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone tenus par la force amphibie. Cette d'opérations de défense
protégée. zone doit être de dimension aérienne.
29 mai 2002 suffisante pour permettre 01 mars 1973
l'accomplissement de la mission
zone de sécurité de sous-marins de la force amphibie et la zone de tir contrôlé
/ submarine haven conduite des opérations Terme privilégié : zone
Zone maritime déterminée pour maritimes, aériennes et terrestres d'opérations de défense
les opérations de sous-marins, nécessaires. aérienne.
comprenant : 01 juil. 1983
a. un sanctuaire pour sous- zone de tirs d’appui / fire
marins, tel que promulgué par un zone de soutien naval / naval support area
commandant de zone ou de support area Zone de manoeuvre appropriée
flotte, ou d'un niveau équivalent ; Zone maritime attribuée aux affectée aux bâtiments chargés
b. une zone, située hors des bâtiments de guerre désignés des tirs de soutien d'où ils
zones de combat, réservée aux pour soutenir une opération appuient une opération amphibie
opérations et à l'entraînement amphibie. par leurs tirs d'artillerie.
des Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
sous-marins ; tirs d'appui. mise à terre1 ; zone de soutien
c. une zone mobile, promulguée 01 mars 1973 naval.
par un avis de mouvement de 01 mars 1973
sous-marins, qui entoure un ou zone d’étape1 / staging area1
plusieurs sous-marins en transit Zone située entre la zone des zone d’exercice / exercise area
et qui s'étend sur un nombre préparatifs et celle de l'objectif, Zone géographique spécialement
spécifié de milles marins sur que tout ou partie des forces est délimitée dans le temps et dans
l'avant, sur l'arrière et par le appelée à traverser une fois les l'espace en vue de la conduite des
travers, par rapport à la position préparatifs terminés, pour se activités d'entraînement.
prévue du ou des sous-marins ravitailler en carburant, se Note : la zone d'exercice est
sur la route annoncée. regrouper, permettre délimitée en coordination avec les
Terme(s) connexe(s) : gestion de l'entraînement, l'inspection et la pays hôtes.
l'eau ; gestion de l'espace marin ; répartition des troupes et du 01 oct. 2001
lutte anti-sous-marine ; zone matériel.
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zone d’identification de 01 sept. 1974 Commandant suprême des


défense aérienne / air defence Forces alliées en Europe, dans
identification zone zone d’intérêt tactique / tactical laquelle un commandant
Espace aérien de dimensions locality interarmées désigné planifie et
définies à l'intérieur duquel on Point du terrain qui, en raison de exécute une mission particulière
exige que l'identification, la sa situation ou de ses traits au niveau opératif. La zone
localisation et le contrôle des caractéristiques, présente un d'opérations interarmées et ses
aéronefs puissent être effectués intérêt tactique dans les paramètres, tels que la durée, la
à tout moment. circonstances particulières du portée de la mission et la zone
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone moment. géographique, sont fonction des
d'opérations de défense 01 nov. 1968 circonstances ou de la mission et
aérienne. sont normalement associés aux
01 févr. 1973 zone d’obstacles réglementée / opérations d'un groupement de
barrier restricted area forces interarmées
zone d’impact / impact area Zone décrétée par une autorité multinationales.
réceptacle habilitée, dans laquelle les Terme(s) connexe(s) : niveau
Zone dont on a fixé des limites à systèmes d'obstacles ne doivent opératif ; zone de
l'intérieur desquelles tout engin pas gêner la manoeuvre des responsabilité1,2 ; zone
balistique doit prendre contact forces amies. Les restrictions d'opérations.
avec le sol. imposées peuvent inclure une 17 janv. 2005
01 mars 1973 interdiction de poser des
obstacles dans certains secteurs zone d’opérations réglementée
zone d’influence / area of pendant des périodes données. / restricted operating zone
influence 09 janv. 1996 Espace aérien de dimensions
Zone géographique dans laquelle définies délimité par l'autorité de
un commandant est directement zone d'opérations / area of contrôle de l'espace aérien en
en mesure d'influencer les operations fonction des situations particuliers
opérations, grâce à la manoeuvre Zone définie par le commandant et/ou des besoins dans lequel la
ou aux systèmes d'appui-feu qui de la force interarmées à mise en opération d'un ou
se trouvent normalement sous l'intérieur d'une zone d'opérations plusieurs utilisateurs de l'espace
son contrôle ou ses ordres. interarmées pour la conduite aérien est réglementée.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : secteur ; d'opérations militaires 11 octobre 2011
zone d'intérêt. spécifiques.
01 mars 1977 Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone du Traité de l’Atlantique
commandement de Nord / North Atlantic Treaty
zone d’intérêt / area of interest composante1,2 ; zone de area
ZI responsabilité1,2 ; zone d'intérêt ; En vertu de l'article 6 du Traité de
Zone qui intéresse un zone d'opérations interarmées. l’Atlantique Nord, zone
commandant en fonction des 03 févr. 2011 comprenant le territoire des
objectifs liés aux opérations en Parties en Europe et en Amérique
cours ou planifiées. Elle englobe zone d’opérations de défense du Nord, ainsi que le territoire de
ses zones d'influence, aérienne / air defence la Turquie, la mer Méditerranée et
d'opérations ou de responsabilité, operations area le secteur de l'Atlantique Nord
ainsi que les zones qui leur sont zone de tir contrôlé situé au nord du tropique du
adjacentes. Zone géographique à l'intérieur Cancer.
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de de laquelle sont appliquées des 31 janv. 2014
responsabilité1 ; zone de procédures destinées à minimiser
responsabilité du renseignement ; les interférences entre les zone en angle mort1 / dead
zone d'influence ; zone opérations de défense aérienne space1
d'opérations. et les autres types d'opérations. zone non battue
13 déc. 1999 Elle peut comprendre la Zone comprise dans la portée
désignation d'une ou plusieurs maximum d'une arme, d'un radar
zone d’intérêt désignée / des zones suivantes : ou d'un observateur et qui ne
named area of interest a. zone d'action de défense peut être battue par le feu ou
Zone géographique où des aérienne ; observée depuis un emplacement
renseignements bruts sont b. zone de défense aérienne ; donné en raison de l'interposition
recueillis pour satisfaire à des c. zone d'identification de défense d'obstacles, de la nature du
besoins en renseignement aérienne ; terrain, des caractéristiques de la
particuliers. d. zone de tir contre-avions. trajectoire ou des limites de
02 mars 2007 Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone possibilité de pointage de l'arme.
d'action de défense aérienne ; 01 mars 1982
zone d’intérêt opérationnel / zone d'identification de défense
area of operational interest aérienne ; zone de tir contre- zone en angle mort2 / dead
En défense aérienne, zone dans avions. space3
laquelle le transfert des pistes 04 oct. 2000 zone de silence
dignes d'intérêt est assuré Surface ou zone située dans la
automatiquement vers une station zone d’opérations interarmées / limite de portée d'un émetteur
adjacente en fonction de sa joint operations area radio, mais dans laquelle
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01 mars 1982 déformation permanente et se
trouve très fortement comprimé.
zone en angle mort3 / dead Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
space2 rupture.
Volume situé au-dessus et autour 01 juil. 1970
d'un canon ou d'un site de
lancement d'un missile, dans zone protégée / secure area
lequel on ne peut tirer en raison Lieu ou zone désignés dans
de limitations mécaniques ou lesquels des forces de l'OTAN ou
électroniques. dirigées par l'OTAN assument un
01 mars 1982 certain degré de responsabilité à
l'endroit de personnes ou de
zone fermée / closed area biens et peuvent imposer des
Zone définie où les passages et restrictions de mouvements.
les survols de tous genres sont Note : le recours à la force peut
interdits. être autorisé pour établir et
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone protéger cette zone.
dangereuse ; zone interdite1; Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
zone réglementée1. sécurité2.
01 mars 1973 01 oct. 2001

zone interdite1 / prohibited zone réglementée1 / restricted


area1 area1
Espace aérien, de dimensions Espace aérien, de dimensions
définies, au-dessus du territoire définies, au-dessus du territoire
ou des eaux territoriales d'un ou d es eaux territoriales d'un
État, dans les limites duquel le État, dans les limites duquel le
vol des aéronefs est interdit. vol des aéronefs est subordonné
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone à certaines conditions spécifiées.
dangereuse ; zone fermée ; zone Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone
réglementée1. dangereuse ; zone fermée ; zone
01 juin 1981 interdite1,2.
01 sept. 2003
zone interdite2 / prohibited
area2 zone réglementée2 / restricted
Zone définie sur les cartes et à area2
l'intérieur de laquelle la navigation Zone dans laquelle des mesures
ou l'ancrage sont interdits sauf restrictives spéciales sont prises
autorisation expresse d'une afin d'éviter ou de limiter les
autorité habilitée. interférences entre des forces
Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone amies.
dangereuse ; zone fermée ; zone 01 sept. 2003
réglementée1.
01 juin 1981 zone réservée / restricted area3
Zone sous juridiction militaire
zone maritime menacée / dans laquelle des mesures de
dangerously exposed waters sécurité spéciales sont prises afin
Zone adjacente à un littoral d'éviter une entrée non autorisée.
gravement menacé. Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone
Terme(s) connexe(s) : littoral dangereuse ; zone fermée ; zone
gravement menacé. interdite1,2.
01 févr. 1989 09 mai 2000

zone minée / mined area zone réservée à


Zone dangereuse du fait de la l’artillerie/artillery reserved area
présence réelle ou supposée de Zone réservée exclusivement à la
mines. mise en place de l'artillerie.
01 oct. 2001 Terme(s) connexe(s) : zone de
manoeuvre d'artillerie.
zone non battue 16 juil. 1999
Terme privilégié : zone en angle
mort1. zone vitale / vital zone
Zone ou installation déterminée
zone plastique / plastic zone qui doit être défendue par des
Région située au-delà de la zone unités de défense antiaérienne.
de rupture associée aux cratères 20 nov. 1996
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PART 4
4e PARTIE

LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
LISTE D'ABRÉVIATIONS

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A aéronef à décollage et automatic flight control


army atterrissage courts ou system
verticaux
A/C Abréviation privilégiée : AG
AC (admitted) ADACV army group
aircraft
ADACV AGM
A/S ADAC/ADAV (déconseillé) air-to-ground missile
area search aéronef à décollage et
atterrissage courts ou AH
AAM verticaux attack helicopter
air-to-air missile
ADC AI
AAW air defence command air interception
anti-air warfare
ADCC AI
AC air defence control centre air interdiction
aircraft
Preferred abbreviation: A/C ADCAV AIR
aéronef à décollage court et area of intelligence
AC atterrissage vertical responsibility
ASC (admitted)
airspace control ADCON Alt.
administrative control altitude
AC
army corps ADGE AAM
air defence ground air-to-air missile
environment
ACA
airspace control authority AMA
ADIZ artillery manoeuvre area
air defence identification
ACC
zone AML
area control centre
additional military layer
ADM
ACINT atomic demolition munition
acoustic intelligence ANL
arme non létale
ADM
ACP arme de destruction massive
airborne command post AOA
amphibious objective area
ADR
ACS
aerodrome damage repair AOI
aircraft cross-servicing
area of interest
ADR
ACS
air defence region AOO
airspace control system
area of operations
AECC
ACU
aeromedical evacuation AOOI
aircraft control unit
control centre area of operational interest
ACV
AECO AOR
air cushion vehicle
aeromedical evacuation area of responsibility
coordinating officer
AD
aerodrome APIC
AEROMEDEVAC Allied press information
aeromedical evacuation centre
AD
air defence
AES AR
ADA aeromedical evacuation air reconnaissance
system
air defence area
AR
AF air route
ADAC
aéronef à décollage et AUF (admitted)
atterrissage courts augmentation force ARA
artillery reserved area
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ARM CCRP
antiradiation missile BW continuously computed
biological warfare release point
AS
air superiority C/S CCT
call sign combat control team
AS
associated support C2CS CCTA
command and control centre de contrôle tactique
ASC communication system Air
airspace control
Preferred abbreviation: AC2 C2S CD
command and control system civel defence
ASM
air-to-surface missile C2W CDC
command and control warfare centre de détection et de
ASOC contrôle
air support operations centre CA
coordinating authority CDOS
ASR combat day of supply
available supply rate CA
counter-aggression Cdt
ASW commandant
antisubmarine warfare CA
corps d'armée CE
ASWFA crisis establishment
antisubmarine warfare free CAA
area contrôleur air avancé CEM
compatibilité
AT CAG électromagnétique
antiterrorism carrier air group
CEP
ATCC CAO circular error probable
air traffic control centre counter-air operation
CHOP
ATF CAP change of operational control
amphibious task force combat air patrol
CI
AUF CARP counter-intelligence
augmentation force computed air release point
Preferred abbreviation: AF CIC
CARSTRIKFOR combat information centre
AWSM carrier striking force
acoustic warfare support CIMIC
measures CAS civil-military cooperation
close air support
BC CIS
battle casualty CAT communication and
container anchorage terminal information systems
BDA
battle damage assessment CBU CL
cluster bomb unit combat load
BDR
battle damage repair CC CL
component command coordination level
BDZ
base defence zone CC CM
component commander crisis management
Bie
batterie CC CM
compression chamber consequence management
BM
ballistic missile CCCA CME
centre de contrôle de la contre-mesures
Bty circulation aérienne électroniques
battery

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CMR CRS date-time group


contre-mesures radar control and reporting system
CN DUO (toléré)
contributing nation CRS tableau unique d’organisation
crisis response shipping
CNA DZ
computer network attack CS drop zone
close support
CNE EA
computer network exploitation CS electronic attack
combat support
COA ECM
course of action CSAR electronic countermeasures
combat search and rescue
COG ECP
centre of gravity CSS écart circulaire probable
combat service support
COIN ED
contre-insurrection CSU electronic deception
counter-insurgency casualty staging unit
ED
COLPRO CT electronic defence
collective chemical, counterterrorism
biological, radiological and EE
nuclear protection CTZ emergency establishment
control zone
COM EEI
commander Cvy engin explosif improvisé
convoy
COMINT EJ
communications intelligence CZ electronic jamming
combat zone
COMMZ ELINT
communication zone DA electronic intelligence
damage assessment
CONOPS EMC
concept of operations DA electromagnetic compatibility
direct action
COP EMCON
contingency plan DA emission control
défense aérienne
COTS EM
commercial off-the-shelf DAMCON état-major
damage control
CP EMI
collection plan DF electromagnetic interference
defensive fire
CP EN
command post DISSUB electronic neutralization
distressed submarine
CP EO
control point DISTAFF electro-optics
directing staff
CPX Preferred term: exercise EOB
command post exercise directing staff. electronic order of battle

CRC DMZ EOD


control and reporting centre demilitarized zone explosive ordnance disposal

CRD DP EOM
commander's required date distribution point end of mission

CRG DS EOR
communication reporting direct support explosive ordnance
gate reconnaissance
DTG

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EP hazardous material
environmental protection FP
force protection HDC
EPI helicopter direction centre
équipement de protection FPF
individuel final protective fire HIDACZ
high-density airspace control
EPM FRAGO zone
electronic protective fragmentary order
measures HN
FS host nation
ES fire support
electronic surveillance HNS
FSA host-nation support
ESM fire support area
electronic warfare support HOB
measures FSC height of burst
fire support coordination
EW HSO
early warning FSCL heure sur l'objectif
fire support coordination line
EW HUD
electronic warfare GCI head-up display
ground-controlled
EX interception HUMINT
exercise human intelligence
GDH
Exfil. groupe date-heure HUMRO
exfiltration humanitarian operation
GE
EXSPEC guerre électronique IAP
exercise specifications instrument approach
GEOINT procedure
EZ geospatial intelligence
extraction zone IDP
GEM internally displaced person
FAC ground-effect machine
forward air controller IED
GEP improvised explosive device
FC generic plan
fire control IEF
GFR in-transit evacuation facility
FCR gap-filler radar
fire control radar IFF
GIC identification, friend or foe
FCS PPI (désuet)
fire-control system gabarit international de ILDP
chargement inter-look dormant period
FEBA
forward edge of the battle GLO ILS
area ground liaison officer instrument landing system

FFE GOTS ILS


fire for effect government off-the-shelf integrated logistic support

FIR GS INS
flight information region general support inertial navigation system

FIS GZ (preferred) INT


flight information service SZ (obsolete) INTEL (admitted)
ground zero Int. (deprecated)
FLOT intelligence
forward line of own troops HA
humanitarian assistance IP
FO initial point
forward observer HAZMAT

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IPE mesures de protection


individual protective LSD électronique
equipment landing ship dock
MSA
IPF LZ minimum safe altitude
in-place force landing zone
Msg
IPIR MA message
initial programmed military assistance
interpretation report MSG
MA manpower scaling guideline
IR military assistant
information requirement Msn
MASCAL mission
IRLS mass casualties
infrared linescan system MSR
MASINT main supply route
IS measurement and signature
information system intelligence MW
système d'information mine warfare
MC
IVC mission commander NAI
immediately vital cargo named area of interest
MCC
J movement control centre NALSS
joint staff Preferred term: movement naval advanced logistic
control2. support site
JFENGR
joint force engineer MD NATO AP
missile defence NATO air policing
JOA
joint operations area MEF NC3S
mission-essential force NATO consultation,
KIA command and control
killed in action MER systems
maximum effective range
LAA NCAGS
lutte antiaérienne MERSHIP naval cooperation and
merchant ship guidance for shipping
LASM
lutte anti-sous-marine MGRS NEM
military grid reference system neutralisation des explosifs
LCFA et munitions
ligne de coordination des MILENG
feux d'appui military engineering NEO
non-combatant evacuation
LF MIO operation
landing force maritime interdiction
operation NFLS
LIVEX naval forward logistic site
live exercise MISREP
mission report NGO
Log. non-governmental
logistics MLC organization
military load classification
LP NIC
landing point MN NATO international civilian
multinational
LRF NLW
laser range-finder MNF non-lethal weapon
multinational force
LRN NMA1
lay reference number MOS national military authority
minimum operating strip
LS NMA2
leaver section MPE NATO military authority

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Op peacetime establishment
NMB operation
NATO military body PI
OP public information
NOTAM operation
notice to airmen Preferred abbreviation: Op PIC
press information centre
NOTS OP
NATO off-the-shelf observation post Pk
kill probability
NRT OPCOM
near real time operational command PK
peacekeeping
NSA OPCON
national shipping authority operational control PL
payload
NTM OPFOR
notice to move opposing forces PL
phase line
NW OPINTEL
nuclear warfare operational intelligence PLB
personal locator beacon
NWS OPLAN
nuclear-weapon state operation plan PM
Preferred term: military preventive maintenance
nuclear power. OPORD
operation order PN
OA participation nation
objective area OPS
operational performance POE
OA standard port of embarkation
operational analysis
OPSEC PPI
Obj operations security international loading gauge
objective gabarit international de
chargement
OR
OCA Abréviation privilégiée : GIC
operational requirement
offensive counter-air
operation PROCOL
ORBAT
protection chimique,
order of battle
OCE biologique, radiologique et
officer conducting the nucléaire collective
ORE (privilégié) -
exercise operational readiness protection nucléaire,
evaluation radiologique, biologique et
OCS
officer conducting the serial chimique collective
OSE (privilégié)
officer scheduling the
ODBE exercise PSF
ordre de bataille électronique
peace support force
OSINT
OE open-source intelligence PsyOp
operating environment
psychological operation
OTC
OFN officer in tactical command PZ
other forces for NATO
point zéro (privilégié)
PC
OMF poste de commandement RA
originating medical facility rear area
PDI
OMI personne déplacée à RAM
opération militaire d’influence l’intérieur de son propre pays ravitaillement à la mer
ONG PE RAS
organisation non peace enforcement replenishment at sea
gouvernementale
PE RDF

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radio direction finding situational awareness side-looking airborne radar

RECCE SAA SM
reconnaissance submarine action area scatterable mine

RECCEXREP SACC SMAA


reconnaissance exploitation supporting arms coordination submarine movement
report centre advisory authority
Preferred term: fire support
RECO coordination centre. SOA
reconnaissance speed of advance
SACEUR
RECSHIP Supreme Allied Commander SOCCE
receiving ship Europe special operations command
and control element
Rens. SACT
renseingement Supreme Allied Commander SOP
Transformation standard operating
REP procedure
recognized environmental SAM Preferred term: standing
picture surface-to-air missile operating procedure.

RES SAR SOP


radiation exposure state search and rescue standing operating procedure

RESCO SC SOR
recherche et sauvetage de strategic command state of readiness
combat
SCATMIN SP
RM scatterable mine start point
risk management
SD SPA
ROA soutien direct submarine patrol area
radius of action
SDA SRT
ROE secteur de défense aérienne short-range transport aircraft
rules of engagement
SDOS STANAG
RP standard day of supply NATO standardization
release point agreement
SEAC
RP submarine exercise area SUBNOTE
reporting post coordinator submarine notice

RPV SEAD SUBOPAUTH


remotely piloted vehicle suppression of enemy air submarine operating
defences authority
RSP
render safe procedures SHELREP SUPIR
Preferred term: explosive shelling report supplemental programmed
ordnance disposal interpretation report
procedures. SIC
systèmes d'information et de SYNEX
RSR communication synthetic exercise
required supply rate
SIF SZ
RV selective identification surface zero (obsolete)
re-entry vehicle feature Preferred term: ground zero.

RVR SIGINT SZ
runway visual range signals intelligence surface zéro
Terme privilégié : point zéro.
SA SITREP
staging area situation report TA
tasking authority
SA SLAR
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tactical air control centre UAS


unmanned aircraft system ZRR
TACOM zone de responsabilité du
tactical command UE renseignement
unit equipment / dotation
TACON d’unité
tactical control
USL
TACP underslung load
tactical air control party
UTM
TACS universal transverse
tactical air control system Mercator grid

TCD UW
transport de chalands de unconventional warfare
débarquement
UXO
TCP unexploded explosive
temporary civilian personnel ordnance

TEC VDDS
tableau d'effectifs du temps very deep draught ship
de crise
VECTAC
TED vectored attack
tableau d'effectifs et de
dotation VMFI
visual mine firing indicator
TEP
tableau des effectifs du VOR
temps de paix very high frequency
omnidirectional radio
TEU
tableau d'effectifs d'urgence VTH
visualisation tête haute
TF
task force VTOL
vertical take-off and landing
TI
thermal imagery WCS
weapon control status
TOA
transfer of authority WEZ
weapon engagement zone
TOE
table of organization and
WH
equipment
warhead
Preferred abbreviation:
TO&E.
WIA
wounded in action
TO&E
table of organization and
equipment WMD
weapon of mass destruction
TOO
target of opportunity WRM
war reserve modes
TOT
time on target WSM
waterspace management
TPA
track production area ZDA
zone de défense aérienne
TR
transit route1 ZI
zone d'intérêt

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