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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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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 ...
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.