NATO AAP-6 PDF

PREFACE

This glossary is compiled by direction of the Military Committee and with the approval of the NATO Council. Its purpose is to standardize terminology used throughout NATO, thereby promoting mutual understanding. The definitions contained herein reflect current NATO use and do not modify or establish NATO policy and doctrine.

The glossary is available in electronic form in the two official languages of NATO, English and French. These versions are updated and made available annually through the Internet: http:/www.nato.int/docu/stanag/aap006/aap 6.htm and the intranet (MINERVA and CRONOS): nato hq web site, nsa, publications, aap-6.

In accordance with STANAG 3680 and the Directive on the NATO Terminology Programme, the terms and definitions contained herein have been approved by all NATO nations.

The Concise Oxford Dictionary (11^th edition) is the reference for English in AAP- 6. Le Petit Robert, Dictionnaire alphabétique et analogique de la langue française (2006 edition) is the reference for French in AAP-6.