Peace keeping

Peace keeping

Hybrid of politico-military interventions aimed at conflict control usually with the involvement of the United Nations presence in the field by military and civilian personnel.

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Peace keeping

That element of a command post by means of which a commander exercises fire direction (selection of targets, concentration or distribution of fire, allocation of ammunition) or fire control (applying ...

area of operation (AO)

Military; Peace keeping

That portion of an area of conflict necessary for the conduct of a peace keeping operation. Areas of operations are geographical areas assigned to commanders for which they have responsibility.

cross-servicing

Military; Peace keeping

That servicing performed by one service or national element for other services or national elements and for which the other services or national elements may be charged.

short take-off and landing (STOL)

Military; Peace keeping

The ability of an aircraft to clear a 50 foot (15 meter) obstacle within 1,500 feet (500 meters) of commencing take- off or in landing, to stop within 1,500 feet (500 meters) after passing over a 50 ...

interoperability

Military; Peace keeping

The ability of military systems, units or forces to provide services to and accept services from other systems, units or forces and to operate effectively together; especially crucial for ...