• DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY TECHNICAL MANUAL

MILITARY DICTIONARY • •

HEADQUARTERS,

DEPARTMENT JULY 1964

OF THE ARMY

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• TM 30-506 HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT AF THE ARMY WASHINGTON, D. C., 20 July 1964

TECH NICAL MANUAL

No. 30-506

MILITARY DICTIONARY:

GERMAN-ENGLISH; ENGLISH-GERMAN

Vocabularies:

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• This manual supersedes TM 30-506, 20 May 1944. TAGO 8409A-

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PART I GERMAN-ENGLISH abblenden

absteigen

A abblenden

to screen, to dim (light); to darken (ship) ; to cover (a window) ; to f ade out (film shooting) ; to stop down (phot). abbOsehen to slope. withdrawal from acAbbreehen (n) des Gefeehts tion. demolition, pulling-down; breaking-off Abbrueh m (relations) .

Abbruehhohe f break-off, critical height, critical altitude (avn). ABC-Abwehr I CBR Defense. ABC-Abwehrtr uppe f CBR Defense Service (Equivalent of U.S. Chemical Corps.). AB C- Kri eg fiihr u n g f Atomic/biolog ical/chemical warfare. ABC-Sehutzmaske f protect ive mask, respirator. ABC-Sehutzmaske f (optisehe) optical protective mask. Abenddammerun g f dusk, twilight. Abfahrtszeit f time of depa rture. Abfangjager m interceptor. abfertigen to dispatch, to process, to handle. abfeuern to fire, to discharge, t o shoot, to let off. take-off. Abftug m departure airfield. Abflugplatz m point of departure. Abflugpunkt m AbfluB m drain; outlet; outflow; flowing off. abgesessene Infanterie f dismounted infantry. Abhang m slope, hillside, declivity, fall, incline. abhangig dependent. abhan gige (See-) Mine f dependent mine. abhef ten (von Akten) to file. abholen to call or to come for, to fetch ; to collect. abhoren to pick up ( telecom) ; to listen in, to monitor. listening post ( tel, telecom) . Abhorstelle I Abkommandierun g f detached duty, a ssignment, secondment. subcaliber (arty). Abkommkaliber n Abkiirzun g f abbreviation; cutoff. short cut. Abkiirzung(sweg) m a bladen to unload, to detruck, to detrain, to discharge, to dump. dump. Abladepla tz m ablandi g offshore. line of departure. Ablauftinie I Ablaufpunkt m initial point, moving off point.

Ablenkung f diversion ( tac) ; deflection (radar); deviation (compass) ; deflection (of projectile); distraction of enemy forces. diversionary attack, feint atAblenkungsangriff m tack. diversionary operation. Ablenkun gsmanover n relief, shift, relieving party. Ablosung f Abmarsehpunkt m marching off point. Abnutzung f erosion, wear ; wear and tear; a ttrit ion. abprallen to ricochet, to rebound. ricochet. Abpraller m Abpraller-Bombenwurf m skip-bombing. abriegeln to block, to seal off (a penetration), to interdict; to box in (tac) . Abriegeln n inter diction fi re. disannament. Abriistung f absehieBen to fi re, to shoot, to discharge; to shoot down (airplane); to sink (a mine) by gunfire; t o pick off (single men) ; to shoot or snipe (an enemy) . absehirm en to screen (elec), to shield (US); to cover, to protect, to screen ( tac) . Absehirmung f security, counterintelligence (intel); screening ( elec), shielding (US) ; covering, protection, screening (tac). absehleppen to tow away. Absehleppfahrzeug n recovery vehicle, wrecker, wrecker truck (US). absehneiden to cut off; to isolate, to intercept (tac) . Absehnit t m section, area; phase. to pace off (a distance); to pace down absehreiten (front).

die Front absehreiten to pace down (the front) , to take the review, to troop the line. evacuation; transportation to the rear. Absehub m AbsehuBhoehstentfernun g f maximum range. AbsehuBvorriehtung f launching device, launcher. A bsender m sender , dispatcher. Absetzer m j umpmaster (parach) . Abset zplatz m dr op (ping) zone. Absieht f intention; purpose. with the intention. in der Absieht mit Absieht on purpose. to dismount (from horse or vehicle); do absitzen time. to dismount (horse, car) ; to descend; a bsteigen to alight; to detr uck (mot veh).

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Abstellplatz

Antrieb

Abstellplatz m parking place or area. befestigter Abstellplatz m (mit fester Decke) hardstand. abstimmen to tune (in) (rad), to coordinate. Abstimmung (I) der Feuerunterstiitzung fire support coordination. absuchen to search (terrain, area, ground) ; to search, to sweep (sea'l'chlight) ; to sweep, to scan (radar).

(Ab-).Anderung I modification, alteration. ,An die Geschiitze!" "Action!". windage scale, wind Anemorneter n (Windmesser) gauge, anemometer. Anerkennung I recognition, acknowledgement; appreciation, commendation. Anfangsanflug m initial approach (avn). Anfangsgeschwindigkeit 1 initial or muzzle velocity ( baU).

abtasten to probe, to search. Abtasten n scann ing (wireless picture transmission and radar). Abteilung I division; branch, department (admin); detachment (mil) ; regiment. Abteilung (f) G 3 beim Stabe (Fiihrung, Organisation und Ausbildung) Operations and training section (G 8) (US).

Abtransport m evacuation; transport. abtreiben to drift, to yaw, to go adrift (Navy, avn). Abwehrraum m defensive position, defenses. (magnetische Mil3weis ung) deviaAbweichung I tion; deflection; error variation; declination. drop zone. Abwurfzone I abwiirgen to stall (an engine) ; to strangle; to kill. badge; device; emblem; insigne; markAbzeichen n in g. trigger guard. Abzugsbiigel m Abzugskanal m culvert; drain; sewer. achtern aft, abaft (Navy); rear. Adjutant m adjutant, aide. Admiral m admiral, flag officer. aerosol. Aerosol n Aggregat n aggregate; power set or unit (elec). aggressiv aggressive. academy. Akademie I Akte I document, record, file, dossier. Aktionsradius m radius of action. aktives Heer n regular army. Alarmbereitschaft I ground alert (airplane), alarm readiness, alert stand-by. Alarm start m scramble (airplane), aircraft scrambling. allgemein general. general (guard) allgemeine (Wach-)Befehle (m) pl or ders. general orallgemeine Postenanweisungen (f) pl ders. general orallgemeingiiltige Anordnungen (f) pl ders. alpha particle (atom). Alpha-Teilchen n Ammoniumpikrat n explosive D. amphibious troops. amphibische Truppen (/} pl amphibischer Kampfverband m landing force. amphibiamphibischer Verband m (in Div.-Starke) ous group. amtlicher Schriftverkehr m official correspondence. Amtsbefugnis I authority, competence. j urisdiction. Amtsbereich m Amtsgewalt I authority. anberaumen to appoint, to fix, to schedule.

Anfangsstrahlung I initial radiation (atom). Anfeuerung I fi rst fire mixture. anftiegen to approach (a target). Anftuggrundlinie I principal course of approach. anfordern to requisition, to indent (for), to request, to demand, to call up. Angehoriger m (family) dependent, member. next of kin. die nachsten Angehorigen pl angrenzend (an) contiguous (to), adjacent, adjoining, neighboring. limited objective Angriff (m) mit begrenztem Ziel attack. Angriffsbeginn rn time of attack. Angriffsplan m plan of attack. Angriffsrichtung I direction of attack. spearhead. Angriffsspitze I time of attack, zero b._our, H-hour Angriffszeit I (tac).

Angriffsziel n objective, target of an attack. Angriffszwischenziel n preliminary objective. Anhaltspunkt m essential point; guide, criterion. Anhangeempfindlichkeit I lock-on sensitivity. Anhanger m trailer (automobile etc) ; tender; armored truck. ankern to anchor, to moor. announcement; bulletin; notice. Ankiindigung I Ankunftszeit I time of arrival. Anlandsetzen n (von Truppen, Gerat usw.) ship to shore movement (amph op). Anlegepunkt m reference point. Anleitung I guidance, direction, instruction. anliegend adjacent, adjoining. Anmarschroute I approach route, avenue of app roach. Annaherungsziinder m proximity fuze, variable time fuze, VT fuze. anordnen to arrange, to dispose ; to order, to direct. Anordnung 1 arrangement, disposition; order direction; instruction, layout. Anruf m call (tel) ; challenge (sentry). anrufen to call up, to ring up, to telephone (tel) ; to challenge (sentry). Anschlagsart I firing position. Anschlagtafel I poster board, notice board. ansteuern to make for, to head for. Anstrengung I exertion, strain, effort. Anteil m share, portion, part. proportional, proportionate, pro rata. anteilmal3ig antenna. Antenne I propulsion, drive, moving force. Antrieb m AGO 8409A

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Aufsteckmunition

Antriebsmittel Antriebsmittel n

propellant; working fluid (automo-

tive).

Antwort f answer, reply. antworten to answer, to reply. anv1s1eren to sight at or on, to lay, to align sights on, to take aim; to take the bearings. Anweisung f instruction. anwerben to enlist, to recruit, to raise, to levy, to enrol (1) (US) . Anzeigegerat (n) mit Festzeichenunterdriickung moving target indicator (MTI). Anzeigerdeckung f (Schie3stand) markers' pit. inspection, roll call, muster, parade. Appell m Arbeit f work, labor; power; energy. arbeiten to work, to operate. Arbeiter m worker, laborer, operative, workingman. Arbeitsgang m operation, process. Arbeitskrafte (f) pl labor (force) ; workmen; manpower; woman power. Arbeitsplatzschutzgesetz n Law governing Protection of Civilian Position of Military Personnel. Arbeitspotential n manpower. Arbeitsschicht f shift; stratum (pl strata) (geol). Archiv n archives, records center. Armee f (field) army. Arrest m arrest, detention, confinement. Arrestanstalt f disciplinary barracks. Arrestant m military prisoner, person under arrest. Arreststrafe f (sentence of) confinement. Artillerie f artillery·; ordnance; guns; gun armament; gunnery. sch were Artillcrie heavy artillery. mittlere Artillerie medium artillery. leichte Artillerie light artillery. Artillerie (f) auf Selbstfahrlafette self-propelled artillery. •-lrtilleriebeobachter m artillery observer, spotter. ArtilJ~riedepot n ordnance depot. Artillerieflugzeug n air observation post, artillery spotting (air) plane, spotter. Artillerieleitstand m fire control post or position, gunnery control station, fire direction center. Artillerie-Nachrichtendienst m (field) artillery intelligence. service practice. ArtillerieschulsehieBen n Artillerieverbindungsoffizier m artillery liaison officer. arztlich medical. arztliche Behandlung f medical treatment. arztliche Untersuchung f physical examination, checkup; examination by a medical board. astronomische Dammerung f nautical twilight. atomar nuclear, atomic. atomare Kriegfiihrung f radiologir.al warfare. atomare Verteidigung f nuclear defense. Atomenergie f nuclear energy. Atomgefechtskopf m nuclear warhead. Atomkriegftihrung f nuclear· warfare. Atomsicherheitslinie f nuclear safety line. Atom(kern)spalt~ng f (atomic) fission (phys).

Atomwaffe f ·atomic or nuclear weapon. Attachegehilfe m assistant attache. Attrappe f dummy, mock-up; radiator screen (auto). aufbringen to capture; to bring (a prize) up. Aufenthalt m stop, halt; stay. rehabilitaAuffrischung f (abgekampfter Truppen) tion. replenishAuffrischung f (von Lagerbestanden) ment. Aufgabe f mission, task (tac) . Aufgabe f (einer Meldung) filing, handing-in. requirement, problem (of Aufgabe f (einer tlbung) an exercise) .

Aufgabe f (Schulaufgabe) problem, exercise. Aufgabe f (Verzicht m) giving up, abandonment. Aufgabenbereich m function, responsibility. aufgeben (verzichten) to abandon, to give up. aufgeben (Meldung) to hand in, to file. aufgescssen mounted. aufgesessene lnfanterie f mounted infantry. aufhalten to hold, to stop (the enemy). Aufhebung f abolition; cancellation. aufklaren to clear up; to reconnoiter, to scout ( tac). Aufklarung f clarification, enlightenment; reconnaissance, scouting ( tac). reconnaissance in Aufklarung (f) durch Kampf force. reconnaissance airplane, Aufklarungsflugzeug n scout. reconnaissance secuAufklarungssicherheitslinie f rity line. dispersion, dispersal. Auflockerung f auflosen to dissolve; to disintegrate; to scatter, to dissipate; to disband; to resolve; to split up; to dilute; to d~compose; to analyse. to disband, to deactivate, to phase auflosen (Einheit) out; to break up (avn) . auflosen (eine Einheit auf andere Einheiten aufteilen) to cannibalize. aufmontieren to mount; to erect; to fit; to assemble. Aufnahmestellung f covering position. Aufnahmevermogen n storage capacity. Aufprall m impact, bound. Aufriistung f armament. Aufsatz m quadrant or tangent elevation (gun); essay; article; gun sight; rocking bar (0'7' rear or tangent) sight; sights. Aufschlag m impact, hit: percussion; burst; splash. aufschlagen (Gescho3) to hit, to strike, to impact; to hit or strike ground (airplane). aufschlagen (Lager, Zeit) to pitch. Aufschlaggelande n impact area. Aufschlagztinder m percussion fuze, impact fuze, point-detonating fuze. delay fuze. Aufschlagztinder (m) mit Verzogerung Aufsichtsrat m Board of Directors. aufsitzen to mount; to entruck (truck); to embus (bus).

aufspiiren (Minen etc) to detect. st:mifixed ammunition. Aufsteckmunition f

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aufstellen

Auswertung (der Luge)

aufstellen to put U}.l, to erect, to set up. aufstellen (Truppen) to build up, to activate, to constitute. a·.Jfstellen (Einheit) to organize. aufstellen (Flugzeug) to line up. aufstellen (Maschine) to install. aufstellen (Geschtitz) to emplace. aufstellen (Posten) to post. Aufstellung f formation, activation, initial organization (of a unit) (troops); disposition (tac); establishment (ag ency ); installation (machine); formation (program) ; table. Aufstieg m ascent, ascension; take-off (airplane) . Auftrag m (Befehl) order, direction, instruction. Auftrag 1n (Lieferung) contract. (Dienst)auftrag m assignment; mission, task ( tac). Auftreffen n impact. Auftretfgeschwindigkeit f velocity of impact. aufzeichnen to sketch. to write or note down. aufzeichnen (schriftlich) aufzeichnen (auf Karten) to map, to plot. guard mount. Aufziehen (n) der Wache Aufzug m lift, elevator (US). Aufzug m (Flaschenzug) hoist. Augenaufklarung f visual reconnaissance. ausbessern to repair; to mend (clothing); to overhaul, to refit (Navy). Ausbesserung f repair. Ausbeutung f exploitation. ausbilden to train, to instruct; to drill. on-the-job trainAusbildung (/) am Arbeitsplatz ing (US). Ausbildungsplan m training plan, training curriculum (or syllabus). Ausbildungsvorschrift f training directive or manual or regulations or instructions. ausbooten to disembark, to debark, to land. Ausbrecher m (entftohener Kriegsgefangener) escapee. Ausbrennung f barrel erosion; erosion of the bore (gun) ; enlargement. Ausbruchsversuch m sally, sortie, attempt to break through encircling forces. auseinandergezogene Formation f extended formation. auseinanderziehen to deploy, to extend, to spread out ( tac) ; to disperse (vehicles). Ausfall m sortie, sally (tac); casualty (pers); breakdown, failure (tech). Ausgabebeleg m issue voucher. Ausgabe- oder Einnahmebeleg m (fiir Material und Gerat) property voucher. point of issue, distributing point. Ausgabestelle f Ausgangslinie f jump-off line. Ausgangspunkt m starting point. Ausgangsstellung f jump(ing)-off position, initial position. ausgebaute Stellung f organized position. Ausgehuniform f dress uniform.

Auskunft f information; intelligence. Ausladebahnhof m detraining point, railhead, detraining itation. Ausladegebiet n detrucking area (truck). a us laden to unload, to discharge; to detrain (rail) ; to deplane . (airplane) ; to de truck (truck) ; to disembark (ship) ; to de bus (bus). Ausladeplatz m detrucking point, place of discharge. Auslander m foreigner; alien (jur). Auslander m (feindlicher) enemy alien. outlet. AuslaCoffnung f outlet or escape or exhaust valve. AuslaCventil n Auslaufen n (von Schiffen zu Operationen) sortie. Auslosepunkt m release point (bombs). Ausnahmezustand m martial law, state of emergency. Ausnutzung f exploitation. ausreichendes Beweismaterial n sufficiency of evidence. Ausriistung f equipment, outfit, accouterments; kit (of soldiers).

Ausrtistungsnachweisung f table of allowance, equipment regulations. Ausriistungsnachweisung (/) fiir Sondereinheiten special table of allowance (equipment). ausscheiden (aus dem mil. Dienst) to retire. ausschiffen to debark, to disembark. Ausschiffungshafen m port of debarkation. ausschwarmen to swarm out, to extend; to deploy; to spread out; to fan out. AuCenposten m outguard, advanced post. field agency or office, subsidiary office, AuGenstelle f detachment, branch office. auCerdienstlich unofficial; off-duty. aussparen to leave untouched, to bypass. aussteigen to bail out; to detrain; to deplane; to alight; to dismount; to debus; to abandon ship; to hop out; to sack out; to go out the door. to eject. ausstoBen to cashier. ausstofien (aus der Truppe) Ausstrahlung f radiation, emission. ausstreuen to scatter. ausstreuen (Geriichte) to spread. ausstromen to pour forth; to stream forth; to emanate (phys); to escape (gas, steam). Ausweichbewegung f evading or evasive action (tac).

Ausweichstellung f alternate position. supplementary target, alternate or Ausweichziel n secondary target, secondary objective. identification; pass, permit; certificate; Ausweis m credentials; letter of authority. auswerfen to eject, to throw out. Auswerfer m ejector, extractor, retaining pin. Auswertung f plotting (telecom); evaluation, filtering ( intel), analysis, interpretation. Auswertung f (der Lage) estimate.

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Besatzung

Auswertung (takt. Ertolg)

Autobahn f highway, motor highway, autobahn, super-highway, turnpike. Autoritat f authority. (car) mechanic or fitter. Autoschlosser m

Auswertung f (takt. Erfolg) follow-up. Auswertung f (Luftbild) interpretation, filtering. Auszahlung f payment; disbursement. decoration, medal. Auszeichnung f

8 stream, brook, creek; drink; ditch. Bach m Bahnof m rairoad station. Bahnhofsoffizier m railroad station traffic officer; railway transport officer (RTO). Bahnsteig m platform. Bake .f beacon; navigation guide, marker; landmark. ballistische Rakete f free rocket. intermediballistischer Mittelstreckenflugkorper m ate range ballistic missile (IRBM). Baltameldung f meteorological message (Navy). Band n band, cord, tape, strip, r ibbon. guerilla gang. Bande f Bandenkampf m guerilla warfare. Bankette f shoulder (road). Barbarameldung f meteorological message (OII'ty). Bataillon n battalion; battery (arty, Brit); squadron (tank :) .

Batteriefeldwebel m fi rst sergeant (arty). batterieloser Fernsprecher m sound-powered telephone. battery officer, gun-position offiBatterieoffizier m cer, battery executive. Baugruppenteil m unit assembly. Baumstamm m trunk (tree). Baumuster n model, type; pilot model. Beamter m official, officer, administrative officer; civil servant (professional or permanent). Bearbeitung f working, handling, process(ing); cultivation (land); machining; tooling (up) (tech). Bedeckung f escort, convoy, cover; guard ; overcast (met) .

Bedeckungsmannschaft f escort party or personnel. Bedingung f condition, term, proviso, stipulation, provision. r equirement. Bedingung f (tlbungen, SchieBen etc) Befahigung f qualification, ability, aptitude. befahrbar passable; navigable (Navy). Befehl m order. befehlen to order. authority. Befehlsbefugnis f Befehlsebene f echelon. Befehlsgewalt f command; authority (of command), military authority; power of command. commander, commanaing officer. Befehlshaber m befestigen to fasten, to fix (to), to secure; to attach; to fortify (mil) ; to organize (ground) ; to • entrench (camp) ; to reinforce. Befestigung f fortification (mil) ; attachment, fastening (tech); reinforcement; entrenchment. Begegnungsgefecht n meeting engagement, encounter battle, battle of encounter. beglaubigte Abschrift f true copy. escort, fighter escort. Begleitschutz m

Be griff m idea; conception; notion. treatment, processing, management, Behandlung /, handling, manipulation; medical treatment (med). Beharrungsvermogen n inertia. Behelfsbefestigung f hasty field fortification. hasty minefield. behelfsmaBiges Minenfeld n (civil or public) authority, (government) Behorde f agency. beiderseitige Umfassung f double envelopment. Bekanntmachung f notification; notice ; announcement. Bekleidungs-und Ausriistungsnachweis m individual clothing and equipment record. voucher; proof, evidence; supporting docBeleg m ment. staff, personnel, hands. Belegschaft I neighboring, adjoining, contiguous, adbenachbart jacent. Benzinkanister m gasoline container. to observe, to watch. beobachten Beobachter m observer; navigator (AF); spotter (A AA) .

Beobachter m (vorgeschobener) (VB) forward observer. beobachtetes SchieBen n observed fire. observation; spotting (AAA). Beobachtung f Beobachtung (/) der SchuBlage der Lange nach range sensing. lateral observation. Beobachtung (/) von der Seite Beobachtung (f) durch vorgeschobenen Beobachter forward observation. n observation battalion Beobachtungsbataillon (arty).

Beobachtungsstelle f

(B-Stelle)

observation post

(OP).

Berater m advisor. area, region, zone. Bereich m Bereitstellen n (von Reserven etc) assenwty, marshalling . Bereitstellungsraum m marshal (1) ing or staging area (airborne and amph. operations) ; assembly or concentration area. Bereitstellungs- und Verladeraum m mounting area (airborne and amph. operations). bergen to salvage; to rescue (people).

Bergung I salvage, recovery, rescue (of people). Bergungsfahrzeug n recovery vehicle, wrecker. Bergungsgerat n recovery equipment. Berichterstatter m correspondent, reporter. beritten mounted. Beruf m vocation; occupation; business; trade. Besatzung f garrison (town, city); crew (men); air-crew (AF); garrison (of fort or trench); crew (of ship or aircraft).

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Besatzungsgeld

Bohrer

Besatzungsgeld n occupation currency. Besatzungsmitglied n crew member. Besatzungstruppen pl occupation troops. condition; quality. Beschaffenheit f Beschaffung f procurement. Beschaffung f (Erwerb) acquisition; collection (news) .

Bescheinigung (/) ,an aile, die es angeht" to whom it may concern. to bombard, to fire on or at; to shell; beschiefien to bomb; to gun; to machinegun. Beschlagnahme f requisition; seizure; confiscation; sequestration; embargo. confiscation. Beschlagnahme f (Einziehung) beschlagnahmen to requisition, to take out requisition; to confiscate. Beschrankung f restriction, limitation. fire, shelling; attack (on an armor Beschufi m plate).

(Feind-) Beschufimeldung f shelling report. besetzen to occupy; to garrison; to man; to make good (a position); to pipe (a uniform). besetztes Gebiet n occupied territory. Besetzung f occupation. inspection, review, survey, visit. Besichtigung f besiegen to defeat, to beat. possession, property; occupancy; occupaBesitz m tion. Besoldungsordnung f Pay Ordinance, Pay Regulation (or Code"). besondere Anordnungen (f) pl administrative details in combat orders, fragmentary orders. Bestandteil m component, element. part. Bestandteil m (Einzelteil) wesentlicher Bestandteil m essential part. Besteck n knife, fork, and spoon; cutlery; set of surgical instruments; (case of) instruments ( med) ; ship's position (Navy); position, fix (nav); ship's position on the chart; plan for charting a ship. ship's position found by dead Besteck n (gegifites) reckoning (Navy). bestellen (jemand) to appoint. to order. bestellen (etwas) to requisition. bestellen (anfordern) requisition, order, indent. Bestellung I bestimmen to determine (position, nav) ; to fix the position). regulation; provision; determination Bestimmung I (position, nav).

Bestimmungen (f) pl procedures. bestrafen to punish, to sentence. armament, guns; gunnage; ordnance. Besttickung I beta particle (atom) . Beta-Teilchen n betonierter Abstellplatz m (concrete) hardstand. Betreten ( n) (fUr Militarpersonen) verboten f off limits (/c.r military personnel). Betreuungsfonds m welfare fund. station log ( telecom) . Betriebsbuch n

Betriebszeichen n procedure sign (prosign) (telecom). bed (ding); support; gun platform Bettung f foundation, (gun); base; ballast; roadbed. beunruhigen · to disturb; to harrass, to strafe (the enemy).

Beurteilung f judg(e)ment; estimate (situation); evaluation; efficiency report (pers) (US); confidential report (pers) (Brit); fitness report (US Navy) . Beurteilung (f) der Feindlage intelligence estimate. Beurteilung (f) der Nachschublage logistical estimate of the situation. logistical estiBeurteilung (f) der Versorgungslage mate of the situation. bewachen to guard, to watch. guard, watch, custody. Bewachung f arms, armament, guns. Bewafl'nung f Bewaffnung f (Ausstattung mit Waffen) arming. beweglich mobile, movable; flexible; portable. mobile fighting, elastic bewegliche Kampfl'lihrung f tactics. bewegliche Kraftegruppe f (im Angriff) maneuvering force. bewegliche Verteidigung I mobile defense. movement; maneuver (tac); motion Bewegung f (phys).

Bezirk m district; region; area. Bezugseinheit f unit of issue. Bezugspunkt m reference point, control point. . Biegung f bend(ing), turn(ing) (road etc.); bend, deflection (tech) ; winding (river). Bildaufklarung f photographic reconnaissance. Bildauswerter m photo interpreter. Bildauswertungsgerat n photo interpreter. Bildkarte f photomap. strip mosaic (air photo). Bildreihe f Bildschirm m scope, screen (radar). Bildschreiber m facsimile set or equipment. Bildtibertragung f facsimile. formation, build up. Bildung I (von Einheiten) (still) projector. Bildwerfer m Bildzerlegung f scanning (radio picture transmission).

bind en to bind, to tie; to contain, to hold ( tac). Biwak n bivouac. biwakieren to bivouac. Blasenbahn I wake (torpedo) • Blei n lead. Blindftug m blind flying. Blindganger m blind shell or bomb, unexploded shell, dud. flash message. Blitzmeldung f blockade. Blockade f blockade runner. Blockadebrecher m Blockhaus n blockhouse. bluten to bleed. Blutung f bleeding, hemorrhage ( med). Bodendetonation f surface burst (atom). bohren to bore; to drill. Bohrer m drill.

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Dienstunta uglicher

Bordbuch Bordbuch n

log book (Navy, airplane); flight log

eine Bresche schlagen to breach. Brigade I brigade. Brigadegeneral m Brigadier General. Brigadestab m brigade headquarters. Bruch m breach; rupture; break; crash (airplane) ; failure (mat); fracture (med); violation (of international law) ; bricklaying; hernia. Budget n budget. Federal Pay Law. Bundesbesoldungsgesetz n Federal Law concerning Bundesleistungsgesetz n the Procurement of Goods, Material, and Services for purposes of Defense. Bunker m bunker, shelter, pillbox, concrete dugout; sleeping berth.

(airplane).

BOschung f slope; embankment (river). Boschungskante f military crest. Boschungswinkel m .mgle of slope, gradient. Botschafter m ambassador. Brandbombe f incendia~y bomb. Breite I width. Breite I (geographische) latitude. Breitenfeuer n distributed or sweeping or traversing fire; dispersion. incendiary or igniting or combusting Bre'nnziinder m fuze, time fuze, T fuze. breach, gap. Bresche I

c charakteristische Zeit f characteristic time. Chef m. chief, head. (Kompaniechef m) company commander. war gas, toxic gas, poison chemischer Kampfstofl' m gas.

chemical (warfare) agent. chemisches Kampfmittel n chifl'rieren to (en) cipher, to encode, to encrypt, to (write in) cipher. Chirurg m surgeon. Chirurgisches Lazarett n

surgical hospital.

D D-Tag m D day (decision day). Dachrinne I gutter. Dammerung f dawn (ing) (morning); twilight, dusk (evening).

Dampf m steam, vapor. Dampf m (Rauch) smoke. Dampfer m damper, stabilizer (airplane); silencer; muffler; moderator (atom). Dampfungsftache I damping surface, stabilizer (airplane).

Daten pl characteristics; data (tech). Dauerfeuer n sustained fire; continuous bombardment. susDauerfeuergeschwindigkeit f (h&hstzulassige) tained rate of fire. dauernd permanent. dechifl'rieren to decipher. protection ( tac). Deckung f Deckung (/) gegen Sicht concealment, mask; invisibility; camouflage; cover from view. cover, shelter. Deckung (/) gegen Beschul3 Deckung {f) gegen Fliegersicht concealment from air observation; screen; camouflage from overhead observation. foxhole. Deckungsloch n defilieren to pass in review. declination, Deklination I (Kompal3mil3weisung) variation. demolition. Demolierung f densitometer (atom). Densitometer n, Densitoskop n Depot n depot. Depotversorgung I depot supply. Deserteur m deserter, line crosser, man on the run.

desertieren to desert, to defect. Detektor m detector ( rad). Detonationspunkt m point of burst (atom). Detonationswert m yield (atom). Deviation I (Kompal3) (magnetic) deviation. dezentrale Beschafl'ung f local procurement. dezentralisieren to decentralize. dezimal decimal. decimal file system. Dezimalablagesystem n Dichtemesser m densitometer (atom). Dienst m service, duty. retired (ret.). aul3er Dienst (a. D.) in Ausiibung des Dienstes in line of duty. Dienstanzug m service uniform. routine order. Dienstbefehl m area of responsibiilty, jurisdiction. Dienstbereich m oath of enlistment or allegiance. Diensteid m oath of office, official oath. Diensteid m (Beamter) Diensteinteilung I duty roster. grade (US) ; rank Dienst grad m (Ufl'z. u. Mannsch.) (Brit); rating (Navy); rank (off) . Dienstmiitze f service cap. Dienst plan m duty roster; training schedule; details of duty. Dienstreise f duty travel, official trip or journey, duty tour. Dienststelle I (duty) station, organization, office, authority, establishment, activity; agency (US) ; government department; headquarters; unit; formation. dienstuntauglich unfit for military service, noneffective. Dienstuntauglicher m noneffective, person unfit for military service.

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Dienstverrichtung

Einbruchsstelle

Dienstverrichtung I function. Dienstverrichtung (/) auGer der Reihe extra duty. Dienstvorschrift I service regulation, (official service) publication, manual. (mit) Dieselantrieb m diesel engine driven. Dieselkraftstoff m diesel fuel. Diesellastwagen m diesel truck. diesel engine. Dieselmotor m diesel oil. Dieselol n direkter Beschul3 m direct fire. direktes SchieBen n direct firing. discipline. Disziplin I disciplinary action. Disziplinarmal3nahme I Disziplinarstrafe I nonjudicial punishment. Division I division; groupment. Divisionsartillerie I division artillery, divisional artillery. Divisionsversorgungstruppen pl division trains. Dogma n dogma. Doktrin I doctrine. Dokument n document, deed, record. interpreter. Dolmetscher m Doppelstander m guidon. Dosimeter n dosimeter. dosage, dose. Dosis I survey meter (atom). Dosismel3geriit n Drahtgabel I wire pike (telecom); crook-stick; forked lance. Drahtseil n wire cable; rope. Drahtverbindungskarte I line route map. Drahtverhau m wire entanglement; Army soup made of dehydrated vegetables. Drall m twist, spin, rotation; rifting. Drallstabilisierung I spin stabilization (gun, rocket). Dreh gelenk n fulcrum link (tech) . Drehkraft I rotary or turning force; torque. Drehmoment n torque. Drehstab m torsion bar. Drehzapfen m pintle; pivot, journal; grudgeon.

Drehzapfen m (Schildzapfen) turning pin, trunnion. Dreibein n tripod. dringender Spruch m priority message. Dringlichkeitsgrad m degree of priority. Dringlichkeitsstufe I priority. Drossell choke, throttle (mot). Drosselklappe I throttle valve or flap. to throttle (back or down) (mot). drosseln Druckvorschrift 1 service regulation, field manual; official publication. blast wave (atom); pulse; shock wave. Druckwelle I pressure firing device; pressure Druckziinder m fuze. jungle. Dschungel m Dunkelkammer I darkroom. Dunst m haze, mist ; vapor (steam). Diippel m (Radarstormittel) chaff, 11 window." durckbrennen to burn out, to blow, to fuse ( elec). Durchbruch m breakthrough, penetration ( tac) . Durchfiihrbarkeitsversuch m feasibility test. durchgeben to transmit; to broadcast (rad). Durchlal3 m passage; opening; outlet; culvert; natural bridge; channel (through a minefield) ; boat gate (in anti-torpedo nets ). Durchla Bbereich m pass band ( rad) . Durchlauftinie I (Marsch) phase line (tac). Durchlaufzeit I time length ( tac). durchleuchten to screen; to X-ray (med); to test (eggs) .

Durchschlagskraft I force of penetration; penetration. durchschleusen to pass (a ship) through a lock (Navy); to pour (tanks) through a gap (tank); to stage; to process ( pers) . durchsuchen to search; to screen (a man); to search (a ship, the ground). Diise I (Strahlbildung) jet. dynamisches Emporschwingen n (Raumsegler) dynamic soaring (Dyna,-Soar).

E Echozeichen n pip, blip, break (radar) . Ehrenbezeigung I salute, saluting; military courtesy (mil).

Ehrenbezeigung (/) erweisen to salute. honorable or 11 white" disehrenvoller Abschied m charge. decoration; badge of honor; medal. Ehrenzeichen n to award a decoration; Ehrenzeichen (n) verleihen to decorate. eichen to calibrate, to ga(u)ge; to adjust. Eid m oath. an Eides Statt in lieu of an oath. to take an oath. einen Eid (m) leisten ~ idesstattliche Erkliirong I sworn statement. air speed (airplane) (abEigengeschwindigkeit I br: AS).

Eigengeschwindigkeit

A

(wahre)

true air speed (ab-

breviation: TA S) .

Eigenschaft I quality; attribute, property. gute, schlechte Eigenschaften (f) pl good, bad points. Eigentum n property. Eigentum n (personliches) belongings. Eigentiimer m owner, proprietor. Eigenverstiindigung I interphone. Eignung 1 qualification, aptitude, suitability, fitness. Eignungsiibungsgesetz n Aptitude Training Law. Eilmarsch m forced march, quick march. einbrechen to penetrate, to breach; (in a country) to invade (tac). Einbruch m penetration, breach (tac); burglary, housebreaking (jur) . Einbruchsstelle I breach, point of penetration ( tac) . AGO 8409A

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Eindringtiefe {der Flugzeuge)

empfindlicher Aufschlagzunder

Eindrin gtiefe f (der F lu gzeuge) radius of action. einebnen to level, to grade, to even up, to flatten . summar y court-martial. einfaches Kr iegsgericht n Einfachleit un g f ground or earth-return circuit, single-wire line (tel). Einftu g tn entry, inward flight ; (enemy) intrusion; incursion; approach; run in. ei ngra ben to dig in, to entrench. unit; sub-unit (Brit up to company). Ein heit f einheitlich uniform, homogeneous. unified command. einheitliche F iihru ng f organic, organizational. einheitseigen einheitseigene Ausriistun g (f) oder Au ssta ttung f organizational equipment. organizational equipment. einheitseigenes Ger st n purchase. Ei nkauf m to buy, to purchase. einkau fen departure airfield. E inladefl ugplatz m einladen to load, to Jade, to ship; to entrain; to embark; to entruck ; to emplanP. interference ; intervention. Ei nmi schu ng f E inn ahme f taking, conquest, capture, occupation (m il) ; receipts (money) . Ei nnah meschein tn ( Quitt ung) receipt. einnebeln to smoke, to screen, to smoke-screen. ei nneh men to take, to capture, to occupy (mil); to conquer; to make good; to take up (posi tions) . Einnorden (n) der Kar te map orientation. einquartieren to billet, to quarter, to accommodate, to canton. to file (a complaint). einr eichen ( Besch werde) E inrichtun g f establishment (organization or in· stitution).

E insatz m employment, commitment, engagement (mil); sortie (AF). Einsatz (m) gegen E rd- oder Seeziele surface mission (AAA). einsat zfahi g operational , fighti ng-fit, combat-ready. Einsatzmi ttel n delivery system. to dig in, to entrench. einsch anzen Einschi eBbezugspunkt m agreed or registration point. EinschieBen n registration fi re, fire for registration, bracketing (bracketing method). einschieBen to shell flatten (a position) ; to breach (a house).

E inschieBen (n) der Lan ge nach

range ad justment

(arty).

EinschieBen (n) mit Lufts prengpunkten high -bur st ranging. EinschieBpunkt m. registration point. embarkation. E inschiffen n Einschiffen I embarkation. Einschiffungsr a um m mounting area, embarkation area. E inschlag m impact, strike. Einschrankun g I restriction, reduction. one-sided, unilateral. einseitig einsetzen to put into action, to commit or employ (a unit) ; to insert, to fix, to set or place in (tech) .

Einsetzverfahren n

substitution cipher or system

(telecom ) .

Einsicht I intelligence ; insight, understanding. einsickern to infiltrate ( tac) ; to soak into. infiltration (tac). Einsickerun g f Einspritzpumpe f f uel injection pump; primer atomizer. to 'adjust; to call (recruits) to the colors ; einstellen to enlist (reservists) ; to engage ( w orking men); to cease (hostilities); to adjust (machinery); to time (a mechanism) ; to set (at zero) ; to focus ( binoculars) ; to stop (proceedings) ; to leave off (work) ; to discontinue (relations); to include (wagons in a train.) ; to tune in (the wave length); to post (to a unit); to garage (a car); to hangar (aircraft); to dial (the required number) ; to stop (a gallery); to suspend (the attack); to cease (fire); to set (the fuze).

Eins tellun g f adjustment, regulation, setting, turning switching-on ( tech) ; suspension; enlistment; employment. einstufen to g rade, to classify ; to assess (to a category).

E inweisung f instruction, direction, t ra ining, introduction, familiarization, briefing; a ircraft marshal(l)ing (airplane) ; troop orientation (troops). Ein zela us riis tung f individual equipment. Einzelbefehl m fra gmentary or der , separ ate (or detailed ) order. Einzelfeuer n single-shot fi re ( mg) ; independent fi re; gun fi re. railroad (US), railway (B rit) ; train. Eisenbahn f Eisenbahntransportoffizier m railroad transportation officer (RTO ). eiserne Ration f emergency ration. mobile defe nse, flexible elastische Verteidigung I defense. elektrisch electrical. Elektroniks icherheit f elect ronic secu rity. elektronisch electronic. electronic elektronische Aufklarungsergebnisse pl intelligence. elektronische Ge genma Bnahm ~n pl electronic countermeasures. elektronische Kampf- oder Kriegfiihrung f electronic warfare. elektronische SchutzmaBnahmen (f) p l electronic countermeasu res. elektronische Storung f electronic jamming. elektronische Tauschung f electronic deception. emblem. Emblem n Empfanger m receiver, r eceiving set ( rad) ; add resee ( let ter); indicator ( arty); consignee (merchandise).

empfindlicher Aufschlagziinder m graze f uze.

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Endanflug Endanftug m final approach (avn). Endbahnhof m railhead, terminal. Endgesehwindigkeit I terminal or final velocity or speed; remaining or striking velocity (ball). Endstation I terminus, terminal (US), railhead. Endstelle I terminal ( telecom). Energie I energy. Enge I defile; narrow pass. Englander m Englishman; (adjustable) spanner, monkey wrench (tool). En gpan rn defile; bottleneck ; narrow pass. Engpa 3artikel m critical item. entfalten to deploy; to unfold; to unroll. Entfaltung I deployment (tac); opening, unfolding (parach).

Entfernungsmesser m range finder (operator), rangetaker (AAA). Entfernungsme3gerat n range finder (arty), distance measuring equipment (DME) (nav), telemeter. entftiehen to escape, to flee, to run away. to escape. entgehen entgiften to decontaminate; to di sinfect. Entgiftungsmittel n decontamination agent. entheben to relieve (of) (order); to dismiss or remove (from) (service). entkommen to escape, to get away. entladen to unload (rifle); to empty (grenade); to dump, to unload, to detruck (1not veh); to discharge ( elec) ; to deplane (airplane) ; to exhaust. sich entladen to burst, to break (thunderstorm). entlassen to discharge, to release, to separate; to dismiss (for disciplinary reasons). entlassen auf Ehrenwort n to parole, to release on parole. Entlassung (/) wegen ungebiihrlichen Verhaltens undesirable discharge (US). Entlastungsangriff m relief attack; diversionary attack; diverting attack; diversion. entlaufen to escape, to run away. entleeren to empty, to clear, to drain; to discharge, to bleed. to vent(ilate), to air; to bleted (hydraulic entliiften brake) .

Entmilitarisierung I demilitarization. Entsatz m relief; succo( u)r; relieving army. entscharfen .... to deactivate, to di sarm, to unprime, to render safe. Entseheidung I decision; determination. Entscheidungsschlacht I decisive action or battle (tac).

Entschlun m decision. Entschlun ( m,) fassen to decide, to make a decision. entschliisseln to decode, to decrypt. entseuchen (desinfizieren) to decontaminate; to disinfect; to degas. Entseuchungsmittel n disinfecting agent. Entstorung I interference elimination ( telecom). entstrahlen to decontaminate (radioactivity).

Entwaffnung I disarmament. entwassern to drain; to dehydrate;

to

rectify

( che1n).

Entweichen n escape. to escape. entweichen Entwicklung I deployment; development; evolution; extension; denouement. erbeuten to capture; to secure. Erfassungsradar n (Ziel) acquisition radar. Erfordernis n requirement, (pre) requisite, necessity, exigency. erhohen to elevate (gun barrel); to increase (speed, amount).

Erhohungswinkel m angle of (or) quadrant elevation (gun). Erholung I recreation, recovery. Erholungsurlaub nt leave of absence, recreation leave; sick leave. to force, to gain by force; to fight or erkiimpfen struggle for. Erkennung I identi fication, recognition. Erkennungsmarke I identification tag, "dog tag" ( sl). Erkennungssignal n recognition signa l, distinguishing signal. erkunden to reconnoiter, to scout (tac). Erleichterung I relief, ease; facilitation. ermachtigen to authorize, to empower. Ermiichtigung I authorization, authority, power. Erneuerung I renovation. Ersatz m replacement (pers); compensation, indemnity; substitute; supplement; reinforcements; recruitment; drafts; recruits. Ersatzdepot n replacement depot. Ersatzmann m replacement, filler, substitute, reinforcement. Ersatzmannschaften pl replacement, fillers, reinforcements; drafts; recruits. Ersatzteile (n) pl repair parts, spare parts (expendable items, single parts or assemblies).

Ersatzteilliste I (ET-Liste) repair parts list, spare parts list. Erstausstattung I (Material) initial issue. erste Hilfe I first aid. Erwerb m acquisition. Erzeugung I production. erzwingen to f orce, to enforce. erzwungener Brennschlun m burnout (rocket); cutoff (combustion) (rocket). Eskorte I escort, convoy. E3geschirr n mess kit, mess equipment (Brit). Etat m budget; annual budget; establishment; strength. evacuation. Evakuierung I drill. Exerzieren n exerzieren to exercise (a company). exerzieren to drill. Expeditionstruppe I expeditionary troops. to explode. explodieren explosion. Explosion I AGO 8409A

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Fernmeldenetz eines Operationsgebietes

Fachausbildung

F Fachausbildung f special or technical training. Fachmann m specialist, expert. Fahigkeit f ability. Fahneneid m oath of allegiance or enlistment. Fahnenftucht f desertion. deserter. Fahnenftiichtiger m Fahnentrager m color bearer, guidon, standard bearer (Brit). Fahrbahn f roadway, driveway, lane. fahrbar mobile, transportable. Fahrbereich m radius of action (mot veh). Fahrbereitschaft f motor pool. Fahrgestell n chassis (mot veh). Fahrlassigkeit f carelessness, negligence. Fahrprahm m landing craft (tank) . Fahrrad n bicycle. Fahrrad (n) mit Hilfsmotor bicycle with gasoline kicker. Fahrrinne f track, rut. Fahrstuhl m elevator (US), lift (Brit). Fahrte f track. Fahrwerk n undercarriage landing gear, (airplane ); undercart; alighting gear. Fahrzeug n vehicle; craft; landcraft; vessel. Fahrzeugabstand m vehicle interval; distance (between vehicles) . Faksimile n facsimile. Faksimileverschliisselung f facsimile encryption. Fallschirm m parachute. Fallschirmjager m paratrooper, parachutist. Fallschirmspringer m parachutist, parachute jumper. Familienzulage f (Familienunterhalt m) family allowance. Farbmarkierung f (auf See) sea marker (Navy). Fehlbestand m shortage, discrepancy, deficiency. Fehleinstellung f error in setting (fuze). Fehler m error, mistake, fault. fehlerfrei faultless. fehlerhaft defective, faulty, incorrect. source of error. Fehlerquelle f Fehllage f miss (arty) . Fehllage f in Strichen mils error (arty). Fehllage f (seitliche) lateral deviation. backfire, misfire (mot). Fehlziindung f feierliche Verabschiedung f (nach der AbschluBpriifung) graduation. Feierlichkeit f ceremony. file. Feile f feilen to file. Feind m enemy. Feindberiihrung f enemy contact. FeindbeschuB m enemy fire. Feindbewegung f enemy movement. Feinddruck m enemy pressure. Feindeinsicht f enemy observation.

Feindeinwirkung f enemy action. Feindesland n enemy territory. Feindfeuer n enemy fire. raid, sortie, operational sortie, combat Feindftug m mission, action. enemy terrain. Feindgelande n enemy forces. Feindkrafte pl. enemy situation; summary of the enemy Feindlage f situation. Feindlagebeurteilung f (auf Grund von Nachrichten) intelligence estimate. feindlich hostile, adverse. enemy troops. feindliche Truppen pl Feindnachrichten pl military information, information about th~ enemy; military intelligence. feindselig hostile. Feindseligkeiten pl hostilities. Feindsicht f enemy observation. Feindtatigkeit f enemy activity. enemy resistance. Feindwiderstand m fine setting, precision adjustment, Feineinstellung f fine tuning ( rad). Feldartillerie f field artillery; towed artillery. Feldbefestigung f field fortification. Feldbefestigung f (planmaf.Hge) deliberate field fortification. Felddienstiibung f field exercise. lands. Felder (n) (pl) einer SchuBwaffe canteen, water bottle. Feldftasche f field maintenance. Feldinstandsetzung f Feldjagertruppe f military police. rolling or army or field or motor Feldkiiche f kitchen, field mess. Feldlazarett n evacuation hospital, casualty clearing station. Feldposten m outguard, outpost. Feldrakete (f) 762 mm und Feldraketenwerfer (m) HONEST JOHN. (FRWf) 762 mm Honest John sergeant. Feldwebel m Feldweg m field path; lane; dust road; farm track. Feldzeugdepot n ordnance depot. Feldzeugmaterial n ordnance. Feldzeugmaterial (n) aller Klassen ordnance supply. Feldzeugtruppen pl ordnance troops. ordnance. Feldzeugwesen n Fernhorer m receiver, handset (tel) Fernleitung f trunk or toll line, long distance circuit (US).

Fernlenkftugzeug n

remote-controlled aircraft, drone

(target).

Fernmelde-Betriebsanweisung f signal operation instruction. Fernmeldemittel pl means of communication. Fernmeldenetz ( n) eines Operationsgebietes area communication system.

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Fernmeldenetz e1nes Stabes

Formalausbildung

Fernmeldentez (n) eines · Stabes command net. communication or signal officer. Fernmeldeoffizier m Fernmeldestelle f message center. fetrnmeldeverbindung f Fernmeldeverbindungswesen n signal communication. Fernmeldeverfahren n telemetering system. Fernmeldeverkehrswesen n telecommunication. Fernmeldezentrale f signal center, message center. Fernsehen n television (TV) , video. to telephone, to phone, to call, to ring fernsprechen up. Fernsprecher m telephone; exchange operator; telephonist; lineman; telephone number (Navy) . Fernsprechleitung f telephone wire. Fernsprech vermi ttlung I central office, telephone switchboard. Fernsprechverstarker m telephone repeater. Fernverkehrsstraf3e f highway. Fesselung (f) des Feindes holding attack. Fesselungskrafte pl holding force. festlegen to fix, to determine; to settle (fig) ; to plot (course) ; to spot (target). genau festlegen to pinpoint. Fest(lege)punkt m reference or fixed or control point. festmachen to make fast, to secure, to tie; to moor. Festschief3e n (n) der Lafette settling rounds. festsetzen to settle, to appoint, to arrange; to fix, to schedule (date) ; to assess (v alue) . Festungsgiirtel m r ing of fo r ts. Festzeichen(echo) n fixed or permanent echo (radar).

Festzeichenunterdriicker m (MTI)

moving target indicator

(radar).

Feuer n fire; light ( nav). "Feuer !" "Fire!", "Shoot!" Feuerauftrag m fire mission. Feuerball m fi reball (atom). Feuerbefehl m fire order or command. zone of fire. Feuerbereich m Feuerbombe f fire bomb. Feuerdisziplin f fire discipline. Feuer eroffnen to open fire. "Feuer frei !" "Fire!" Feuergarbe I sheaf or cone of fire. rate of fi re; number of Feuergeschwindigkeit f rounds per minute. "Feuer halt !" " hold fire!" Feuerkette f line of skirmishers. Feuerkoordinierung f fire coordination. Feuerkraft f fire power. Feuerleitanlage f fire control system. Feuerleitgerat n fire control equipment. Feuerleitung f fire control, fi re direction, gun direction. Feuerleitungsnetz n fire direction net. to fire, to shoot. feuern

Feuerplan m fire plan; firing chart. Feuerschneise I fireb reak, fire lane. Feuerschutz m covering or protective fire (tac). Feuerstellung I firing position; gun emplacement. in Feut'rstellung (f) bringen to emplace. Feuertiberlegenheit I fire superiority. Feuer und Bewegung fire and maneuver. Feueruntersttitzung f fire support. Feuerunterstiitzungsplan m plan of supporting fire. Feuerverteilung f fi re distribution. Feuerzusammenfassung I concentration of fire, massi ng of fire. Filmdosimeter n film badge. Finanzjahr n financial year, fiscal year. Fission f fission. fixieren to fix (photo). F lachbahnschief3en n flat trajectory fire, low angle fire. fire bomb. Flammbombe f Flam menwerfer m flame thrower. F landernzaun m double apron fence. Flanke f flank. flank security, flank patrol. Flankensicherung I to flank. flankieren flau slack. Fliegen (n) im Verband formation flying. air base. Fliegerhorst m Fliegertuch n signal panel, ground strip. Flosse f fin. Flotte I fleet. Flottille f flotilla. flight, escape (prisoner). F lucht I fliich ten to flee, to run away, to escape; to evade. Fliichtling m refugee, fugit ive. Flug m flight. Flugbahn I trajectory (ball); path of projectile; course of flight; flight path. Flugbahnschaubild n trajectory chart. Flugblatt n leaflet. Flugblattbombe I leaflet bomb. Flu gdeck n flight deck (aircraft carrier) . Flii gel m wing (gen, tac) Fliigel m (Tragflache) wing (airplane). Fluggeschwindi gkeit f flying speed. Flugkommandozentrale I flight operations center (FOG) ,. Flugkorper m missile. Flugplan m flight plan. Flugzeugfiihrer m pilot. Flugzeugtrager m carrier, aircraft carrier. Flugzeugwasserbombe I depth bomb. river. Fluf3 m Fluf3iibergang m river crossing, ford, passage. to force. forcieren Forderung f demand, requirement. Forderung I (Anspruch m) claim. Forderung f (Anforderung f) requisition. Form f form, shape, model, mo(u)ld. Formalausbildung f drill.

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Formation Formation I formation. formliche Belobigung I letter of commendation. forschen to search, to inquire, to investigate; to do research work (scientific). Fort n fort. Frachtbrief m bill of lading, freight bill or warrant; waybill. Fregattenkapitan m commander. Freischarler m partisan, irregular, unauthorized belligerent. voluntary. freiwillig sich freiwillig melden to volunteer; to enlist, to enroll. Freiwilligengesetz n Volunteers' Law. Freiwilliger m volunteer. Frequenz I frequency. Frequenzband n frequency band. Friede m peace, peacetime. friedlich peaceful. Fristenplan ( m) fi.ir Abschmierarbeiten lubrication order. Front I front, line, front line. die Front (/) abschreiten to take the review. frontal frontal. Frontbreite I extent or width of frontage. Fri.ihwarnsystem (n) fi.ir ballistische Flugkorper Ballistic Early Warning System. Fri.ihzlindung I preignition; advanced ignition

FUhrer m leader, commander. command; conduct; piloting (airplane); Fi.ihrung 1 guide (mech); lead; leadership; command post, headquarters. Fi.ihrungsakademie 1 (der Streitkrafte) Armed Forces Staff College. service record. Fi.ihrungsbuch n Joint Staff. Fi.ihrungsstab (m) der US Streitkrafte range probable error. 50% ige Langenstreuung I Funk m radio, wireless. Funkbetriebsverfahren n radio procedure. to radio, to send by radio, to broadcast, to funken wireless (Brit). Funkfeuer n radio beacon. Funkfrequenz I radio frequency. radio countermeasures. Funkgegenmaf3nahmen pl Funkleitstelle I net control station. Funknavigationslenkung I (der Fernlenkkorper) radio navigation guidance. Funkpeiler m radio direction finder. Funkrufzeichen n radio call sign. Funksendeverbot n radio silence (mil). Funkstelle I radio or wireless station. Funkstille 1 listening silence, radio silence. Funkstorung I radio jamming. Funktauschung I radio or wireless deception. Funktion f office, function. Funktionar m functionary. funktionieren to operate, to work, to function. Funktionsstorung I malfunction, failure, breakdown

(mot).

Fuchsloch n foxhole. to lead; to direct, to manage; to guide; to fi.ihren marshal; to captain; to control ; to command; to steer (mot veh ); to pilot, to captain, to control (air-

(tech).

Funki.iberwachungsstelle I fusion. Fusion I

plane).

radio monitoring station

G G 1 G 1 (personnel). G 2 G 2 (military intellig~nce). G 3 G 3 (operations and training). G 4 G 4 (logistics). Gabelgruppenschief3en n ladder. firing, zone fire, searching fire (Navy). Gabelstlitze I bipod (mg); arquebus. Gammastrahlen pl gamma rays. Gangbarkeit I trafficability (US). Garnison I garrison, (military) post (US). Gasmaske I gas or protection mask. Ga801 n gas oil, diesel fuel. Gasschlag (m) an der Mlindung muzzle blast. Gasse I gap, lane (mine field); alley. Gassenmarkierung I (Minen) lane marker (gap). Gassplirkreide I vesicant detector crayon. gas-detection paper. Gasspi.irpapier n Gaszahler m gas meter. GCA-Anlage I ground-controlled approach system (GCA) (avn). GCA-Verfahren n (Schlechtwetter-Landeverfahren) ground-controlled approach (procedures).

geballte Ladung I corcentrated charge, satchel charge, concentric charge. Gebirgsartillerie I mountain artillery. Gebirgspaf3 m pass; defile. Gebirgstruppen pl mountain troops. gebrauchsfahig serviceable, ready for use, operational. accountable stores. Gebrauchsgi.iter pl gedeckter Raum m dead space; safety zone; defiladed area; compartment of terrain. Gefahrenpunkt m danger point; critical point (tac). Gefahrenzulage I incentive pay. gradient, slope, grade (US). Gefalle n gefallen (im Feld ) killed in action. Gefangenenabschub m evacuation of prisoners. Gefan gener m pris(lner. Gefangennahme I capture, arrest. gefangennehmen to capture. Gefaf3 n container, receptacle, vessel; hilt, handle. engagement (tac) . Gefecht n Gefechtsausbildung I combat or tactical training, battle drill.

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Gefechtsbatteri e

kleiner Gesellschaftsanzug

Gefechtsbatterie I firing battery. Gefechtsexerzieren n battle drill. combat surveillance. Gefechtsfeldiiberwachung I gefechtsklare Bordwaffe I hot gun. warhead. Gefechtskopf m Gefechtsstab m tactical operations staff. Gefechtsstreifen m zone of action, combat sector, sector. battle or combat practice, combat Gefechtsiibung I or field exercise. combat outpost line Gefechtsvorpostenlinie I (COPL). Gefreiter m private first class. gegenseitige Unterstiitzung I mutual support. Gegenwind m headwind. geheim secret. streng geheim top secret. secret item or matter or geheimer Gegenstand m material. Geheimhaltung I secrecy. secret. Geheimnis n Geiger-Miiller-Zahlrohr n Geiger (-Mueller) counter. hostage. Geisel m,/ Gelande n terrain, area, ground, country. organization of the ground. Gelandeausbau m Gelandebeurteilung I terrain evaluation or estimate or analysis. Gelandeerkundung I (fiir Geschiitzstellungen usw.) reconnaissance of position. Gelandefahren n cross-country driving. Gelandekampfstoff m (seBhafter) mustard gas, blister gas (Yellow Cross) . Gelandepunkt m terrain point; landmark; topographical feature. Gelandeiibung I terrain or field exercise. Gelandeverstarkung I consolidation or reinforcement of the ground ( tac). Gelandewagen m jeep. Gelegenheitsziel n target of opportunity. Geleit n escort, convoy. Geleit n (freies) safe conduct. escort personnel. Geleitmannschaft I Gelenk n joint; link. jurisdiction; scope. Geltungsbereich m gemeinsam common, joint; combined. joint gemeinsame Operation (I) von Teilstreitkraften operation. gemeinsame Ubung (I) mehrerer Teilstreitkrafte joint exercise. gemeinsamer Einsatzverband (m) der Teilstreitkrafte joint task force. gemeinsamer GefechtSBtand (m) der Teilstreitkrafte joint operations center (JOG). gemeinsamer Stab (m) der Teilstreitkrafte joint staff. gemeinschaftlich common, joint; mutual. genehmigen to authorize; to approve; to grant (leave) ; to okay; to initial.

Genehmigung I approval; authorization; authority; license; permission. general (officer). General m Generalleutnant m lieutenant general. Generalmajor m major general. Generalstab m general staff. Army General Staff. Generalstab (m) des Heeres convalescence, recovery. Genesung I Genfer Abkommen n Geneva Conventions. extended order. geaffnete Ordnung I geographische Lange I longitude. true north. geographisch Nord baggage (US) ; luggage, pack. Gepack n geplante Verteidigung I deliberate defense. Gerat n equipment, materiel, ordnance; instrument, apparatus, tool; stores; supplies. Geratepriifung oder -erprobung I equipment test, service trial of equipment. Geratesatz m unit of equipment; set. jurisdiction. Gerichtsbarkeit I Gesamterhohung I quadrant elevation (arty). Gesamtgewicht n total weight. Gesamtlagerbestand m total stock on hand. Geschaftszimmer n orderly room; office, bureau. geschatzte Abfahrt(s)- oder Abflugzeit I estimated time of departure (ETD). ge.s chatzte Ankunftszeit I estimated time of arrival (ETA). geschatzte Flugzeit 1 estimated time en r oute (ETE). geschatzter Ausfall m replacement factor. geschlossene Ausbildung I collective or unit training. projectile; bullet (rifle) ; shell. GeschoB n GeschoBkopf m ogive, head of projectile. ogive of shell, nose of GeschoBspitze I (ogivale) projectile. shell fragment or splinter. GeschoBsplitter m gun, cannon; pieces (of ordnance). Geschiitz n Geschiitz-AnschluBkasten m gun junction box. gun drill or exercise. Geschiitzexerzieren n Geschiitzrohr n tube, barrel. Geschiitzstellung I gun emplacement. Geschiitzstellung (/) fur direktes Richten direct laying position. turret (gun). Geschiitzturm m Geschwader n (AF) wing (US); group (Brit); (Navy = t divisions) squadron. speed; velocity; rate. Geschwindigkeit I Geschwindigkeit (/) iiber Grund ground speed (avn)

Geschwindigkeitsmesser m speed indicator, speedometer, tachometer; air speed indicator. Geschworenengericbt n jury. Gesellschaftsanzug m dress uniform. groBer Gesellscbaftsanzug m ceremonial dress uniform. kleiner Gesellschaftsanzug m ordinary dress uniform. AGO 8409A

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Gesetz

Hauptartikel

Gesetz (n) tiber den zivilen Ersatzdienst Substitute Service Law (for conscientious objectors). Gesetz (n) tiber die Dauer des Grundwehrdienstes und Law Governdie Gesamtdauer der Wehrtibungen ing Length of Military Service and Total Length of Military Reserve Training. Gesetz (n) tiber die Wahl und die Amtsdauer der Ver· trauensmiinner der Soldaten Law on Election of Servicemen's Representatives. Gesetz (n) zur .Anderung des Grundgesetzes Law on the Amendment of the Basic Law. Law Gesetz (n) zur .Anderung des Soldatengesetzes on the Amendment of the Soldiers' Law. confession. Gestiindnis n gestreckte Ladung I demolition chain, pole charge. getrennt zu ladende Munition I separate loading ammunition. informant. Gewiihrsmann m Gewalt I power; authority; force, violence; control, command. act of God, act of Providence, Gewalt I (hohere) force majeure. Gewaltmarsch m (Eilmarsch m) forced march. rifle; (in orders) arms. Gewehr n Gewehrfiihrer m gun leader (mg), No. 1 gunner. Gewehrgranate I rifle grenade. Gewehrschiitze m rifleman. Gewehrstiinder m rack. precision bombing. gezielter Bombenwurf m gieren to yaw (Nav y, avn). Gitter n grid (cartog, rad); auxiliary anode. Gitterkoordinate I grid coordinate. grid line. Gitterlinie I Gleichlaufverfahren n reciprocal laying (arty); working in parallel; individual method; target observation method. caterpillar track. Gleiskette I Gleitbahn I gliding path (airplane); slide (carriage); slip (Navy). gleiten to glide, to slide. Gleitpfad m glide path (avn).

gliedern to divide; to articulate; to organize (units); to distribute (tac). Gliederung I organization, disposition, formation (tac). · gliederungsmiiBig zugehorig organic, organizational. organization chart. Gliederungsiibersicht I Gltihztinder m electric primer; low tension fuze; flash. gratuity. Gratifikation I Grenadier m rifleman, infantryman. Grenadierbataillon n infantry battalion. Grenadierdivision I infantry division. Grenadierregiment n infantry regiment. Grenadierzug m infantry platoon. boundary (tac); border, frontier (polit). Grenze I (Grenz-) Fliiehtling m border-hopping escapee. boundary Grenzschicht - Beeinflussungs - System n layer control (BLC). Grenzstein m boundary-stone; landmark. Griff m knob (door); hilt (sword); pull ring (parach).

Gros n main body, main forces. dress uniform. GroBer Dienstanzug m Grube I pit, mine. Grundrichtungspunkt m zero or base point (arty). GrundriB m (ground) plan; layout; sketch, outline. Gruppe I group (gen); squad (US) (mil); section (Brit); group (USAF); wing (Brit AF). Baugruppe I assembly. Gruppenfeuer n volley fire (AAA). Gruppenftug m chartered flight. Gruppenfiihrer m squad leader (US). GruppenschieBen n volley firing (AAA). GruB m (hand) salute. guerilla. Guerillakiimpfer m Guerillakrieg m guerilla warfare. validity. Giiltigkeit I Giirtel m girdle, belt; cordon; zone (geol) . gurten (Munition) to load an ammunition belt, to fill the belt. Gurtzufiihrer m belt feed (mg). mit Gurtzuftihrung I belt-fed (mg).

H Hafen m port, harbor. Bafen-Entladekapazitiit I port capacity, port throughput capacity. Bafenschutz m harbor defense. Bafenverteidigungsanlage I harbor defense. Haft I custody, arrest, confinement, detention. Hahn m hammer; cock; stopcock; faucet. halbautomatisches Feuer n semiautomatic fire. Halbdunkel n dusk; twilight. Halbkettenfahrzeug n half-track ( ed) or semitracked vehicle. halbmast half-mast, half-staff. halbstock half-mast, half-staff. half thickness. Halbwertschicht I Balbwertzeit I half-life (atom).

Halt m halt, stop; hold, footing, support. "Halt ! wer da ?" "Halt! who goes there?" halten (anhalten) to stop, to halt; to hold (position). Haltestelle I halting place, stop, halt. Handapparat m handset (tel). Handfeuerwaffen (f) pl. small arms. Bandgranate I (hand) grenade. Handrad n handwheel. walkie-talkie. Handsprechfurikgerat n Handwerkszeug n tools, implements. Bang m slope, declivity, incline; deep level. Baubitze I howitzer. Haupthead, main, chief. Bauptangriff m main attack or effort. Hauptartikel m major item (log).

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Insta ndsetzung

Hauptauftrag Hauptauftrag m. primary mission. Hauptleitung I main (s) (water etc.) ; trunk circuit, main telephone line (tel). Hauptmann rn Captain. Hauptnachschubroute I main supply route. Hauptnachschubstra3e I principal supply road. Hauptquartier n headquarters. Hauptstellun g I primary position. Hauptwaffe I primary weapon. Haushalts jahr n fiscal or budget or financial year. Haushaltsplan m budget.. sniper; guerrila; bushwhacker Heckenschiitze m (US); partisan; bandit. Army Group. Heeresgruppe I (US-) Heeresministeriu m n Department of the Army. army intelligence. Heeresnachrichtendienst m vehemence, violence, severity, intensity. Heftigkeit I Helikopter m helicopter. helmet. Helm m "Helm ab!" "Off helmet!" "Helm au f !" "On helmet!" Hemmung I jam, stoppage (rifle etc). herausziehen to extract. herrichten to arrange, to fix (up) . command, control. Herrschaft I production. Herstellu ng I Hertz (abbr. Hz) (Frequenzeinheit) cycles per second. herunterdriicken to force down (avn ). herunterholen to (shoot) down. Hexachlorathan-Zink -Mischung I hexachlorethane, HC mixture (chem). Hilfe I aid, help, assistance, relief. Hilfe (/) bei Katastrophen disaster relief. Hilfsziel n reference point. obstacle, obstruction. Hindernis n obstacle course. Hindernisbahn I delaying action. hinhaltendes G e f~ht n

ldentifizierung I

identification. Identifi ~ierun g (f) Freund-Feind ( IFF) identification, friend or foe (IFF). impragnieren to impregnate, to soak. lmpragnierung·s mittel n impregnite. lmpuls-Hyperbelverfahren n long-range navigation system (LORAN). in die Streitkrafte eintreten to enlist. indirect laying (ball). indirektes Richten n indirektes Richtverfahren n TOG method. indirektes Schie3en n indirect fire. circumstantial evidence. Indizienbeweis m lnfanterie I infantry. Infanteriebataillon n infantry battalion. Infanteriedivision I infantry division. Infanteriekampfverband m infantry combat team. lnfanterieregiment n infantry regiment.

Hinterbliebener m survivor, survtvmg dependent. Hinterhalt m ambush, ambuscade. Hinterhang m reverse slope. supersensitive hochempfindlicher A~fschlagziinder m fuze. radio or high frequency. Hochfrequenz I radio or high frequency warHochfrequenzkrieg m fare. wirksame Hochstschu3weite I maximum effective range. hochstzulassige (Strahlen-) Dosis I maximum permissible dose (atom). hochstzu lassiges Fluggewicht n gross weight (airplane) .

Hoflichkeitsbesuch m courtesy call. Hohe 1 height, altitude; elevation, tune); amount, rate. Hohe (f) tiber dem Meeresspiegel sea level. Hohenabw eichun g I (Fehllage der vertical deviation. (horizontal) fin or Hohenftosse 1

hill; level (rad elevation above Sprengpunkte) stabilizer (air-

plane).

eleva tor (airplane) . Hohenruder n Hohen unterschied m difference in altitude, difference in elevation, vertical interval. Hohlladung I shaped charge. Holm m trail (gun mount). Horchposten m listening post. Horn n bugle, horn. Hornist m bugler. Hornsignal n bugle call. Hubschrauber 1n helicopter. extractor (cartridge case) . (Hii lsen-) Auszieher m Hiilsentreibladu ng I cartridge. hydrographische Erkundung I hydrographic reconnaissance.

lnfanteriezug m infantry platoon. proximity fuze. Inftuenzziinder m Information I information. infrarot infrared (1 R). lnfrarotvisier n sniperscope. Infrarotvisier (n) mit Bildwandler snooperscope. lngenieur m engineer , technical officer. lngenieur-Wissenschaft I engineering. innere Sicherheit I internal security. innere Strahlenbelastung I internal radiation. innere Unruhen pl domestic disturbances. lns pektion I inspection; inspectorate. instandsetzen to repair, to fix, to recondition; to repair. instandsetzen to repair, fix, to recondition; to rehabilitate ( buildinn). repair, restoration, reconditioning. Instandsetzung I AGO 8409A

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