DEFENSIVE MINEFIELD

1. In naval mine warfare, a minefield laid in international waters or international straits with the declared intention of controlling shipping in defense of sea communications. 2. (DOD only) In land mine warfare, a minefield laid in accordance with an established plan to prevent a penetration between positions and to strengthen the defense of the positions themselves. See also minefield.

оборонительное минное поле (устанавливаемое по плану дивизии перед фронтом частей и подразделений и в промежутках) (воен.)