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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

Human shield

Military; Peace keeping

Any person who, under the laws of war is considered a non-combatant and as such protected from deliberate attack (civilians, POWs, etc.) but who is used by one side as a hostage to deter the other ...

Barrier

Military; Peace keeping

Any object used to stop the movement of vehicles.

Assault helicopter

Military; Peace keeping

Any helicopter which supports ground forces in their operations, by delivering troops or equipment, by assisting antitank defence measures with ATGM, etc. (Examples for assault helicopters: Apache, ...

Anti-tank barrier

Military; Peace keeping

Any objects which are used to stop the movement of tank (car wrecks; special designed steel bars etc.)

Key terrain

Military; Peace keeping

Any locality or area seizure, retention, or control of which affords a marked advantage to either combatant.

Claymore mine

Military; Peace keeping

Antipersonnel mine used for area protection: e.g. used by foot patrols as perimeter defence overnight.

Dropping zone (DZ)

Military; Peace keeping

Area designated for the parachute insertion of airborne forces or stores.

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