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MCADE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dual-purpose improved conventional munition
1, record 1, English, dual%2Dpurpose%20improved%20conventional%20munition
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DPICM 2, record 1, English, DPICM
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dual purpose improved conventional munition 3, record 1, English, dual%20purpose%20improved%20conventional%20munition
correct
- DPICM 3, record 1, English, DPICM
correct
- DPICM 3, record 1, English, DPICM
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dual-purpose improved conventional munitions (DPICM) are compact submunitions capable of being dispensed in large numbers. Their small size and light weight make them ideal for use in longer range weapons where payload space is limited, such as artillery projectiles and rockets. 4, record 1, English, - dual%2Dpurpose%20improved%20conventional%20munition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dual-purpose improved conventional munition; DPICM: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - dual%2Dpurpose%20improved%20conventional%20munition
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dual-purpose improved conventional munitions
- dual purpose improved conventional munitions
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- munition classique améliorée à double effet
1, record 1, French, munition%20classique%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MCADE 2, record 1, French, MCADE
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- DCPIM 3, record 1, French, DCPIM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- munition classique bivalente améliorée 4, record 1, French, munition%20classique%20bivalente%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- DPICM 5, record 1, French, DPICM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- DPICM 5, record 1, French, DPICM
- munition classique améliorée à double usage 3, record 1, French, munition%20classique%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20double%20usage
correct, feminine noun, less frequent
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
munition classique améliorée à double effet; MCADE : La désignation au pluriel (munitions classiques améliorées à double effet) et l'abréviation ont été uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 1, French, - munition%20classique%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
munition classique bivalente améliorée; DPICM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 7, record 1, French, - munition%20classique%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20double%20effet
Record 1, Key term(s)
- munitions classiques améliorées à double effet
- munitions classiques bivalentes améliorées
- munitions classiques améliorées à double usage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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