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countermine operationstresses
mil. действия по преодолению минных заграждений (Киселев); меры по преодолению минных заграждений (Киселев); противоминные действия (Киселев)
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countermine operation
mil., logist. All combined arms actions aimed at opposing the threat represented by mines, unexploded ordnance, submunitions, improvised explosive devices IED and all active explosive remnants against the freedom of action of the forces, against the conduct of operations and against their effects on men and equipment. Countermine operations include: 1. Terrain intelligence, including the detection of mines, IED, as well as intelligence pertaining to the enemy's mining and countermining assets; 2. Mine clearance; 3. Demining; 4. Breaching; 5. Extraction of personnel endangered by mines and/or submunitions. 2. NATO In land mine warfare, an operation to reduce or eliminate the effects of mines or minefields. Related terms: demining; proofing. (FRA)