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relief

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EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 03.06.2025

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1
kergendus või kasu millestki või kellestki
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2
raske olukorra talutava(ma)ks muutumine või muutmine; leevendav abinõu
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Militerm | riigikaitseterminite andmebaas

ID 532573 Last modified 01.01.2005
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Domain Land Forces -> Tactical OperationsGeneral Conduct of Military Operations -> Military Tactics
väljavahetamine preferred
relief of troops preferred
relief admitted
  • võimaldav tegevus, mille puhul üks üksus võtab teiselt üle ülesande või lahinguvastutuse
  • an act of taking over a duty or task from another person or unit
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  • Üksuse positsioonidel väljavahetamise tähenduses on kasutusel termin "relief in place".
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  • The purpose of relief is so that one force can take over the actions or activities from another.
  • Relief allows the sustainment of combat power during the execution of a mission and may be undertaken when forces: a) Are unable to continue with their mission; b) Are required for activities in another area; c) Have accomplished their mission; d) Are due for rotation to avoid exhaustion; e) Are not suitable to accomplish a new subsequent task.
väljavahetamine preferred
relief of troops preferred
relief admitted
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