The Canadian Army - Glossary of Military Terms

The Canadian Army - Glossary of Military Terms

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	2nd Lieutenant Also known as: 2Lt For more information, visit the Military Ranks Page



	60-MM MORTAR (M19) The 60-mm mortar is used by the infantry to lob explosive shells at well-protected hostile locations. For more information, visit the Equipment Page



	81-MM MORTAR The 81-mm mortar is used by the artillery to lob explosive shells at well-protected hostile locations. For more information, visit the Equipment Page



	AARDVARK JSFU For more information, visit the Equipment Page



	AAW Also known as: Anti-Air Warfare



	ACV Also known as: Armoured Combat Vehicle Military vehicle with cross-country mobility and armour protection, whose primary role is combat.



	ADATS ADATS was designed to keep the skies safe above Canadian troops and vital locations. Its missiles travel at over Mach 3, and have a range of 8 km. For more information, visit the Equipment Page



	AERIES Imagine the advantage Canadian soldiers would have if they could 'knock out' enemy radio communications. For more information, visit the Equipment Page



	Afghanistan On July 31, 2006, CF personnel serving in Afghanistan were once again assigned to the UN-authorized, NATO led ISAF mission in Afghanistan when ISAF assumed command of the southern region of Afghanistan from the US-led Operation ENDURING FREEDOM (OEF). This transition occurred as a result of the planned expansion of ISAF’s mission in Afghanistan. For more information on Afghanistan



	AICV Also known as: Armoured Infantry Combat Vehicle

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Updated: 2007-01-16		Important Notices