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show-of-force
 show of force
mil. демонстрация силы; военная демонстрация
 | parade
 parade
gen. парад; выставление напоказ; место для гулянья; показ; гуляющая публика; процессия
busin. торжественная встреча; торжественный проезд по улице

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show of force

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mil. демонстрация силы; военная демонстрация (MargeWebley)
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show of force
mil., logist. Visible military action, whether offensive or not, carried out as a "message" with a clear political goal and generally aimed at deterring but also at persuading. According to the situation, it enables to threaten with intervention or retaliation. When offensive, it takes the shape of a contained employment of the force, limited to the requirements, while controlling collateral damage. (FRA)
USA An operation designed to demonstrate US resolve that involves increased visibility of US deployed forces in an attempt to defuse a specific situation that, if allowed to continue, may be detrimental to US interests or national objectives (JP 3-0)
show-of-force
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