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Proving grounds

Scope note

Use for complexes where testing of weapons or vehicles is conducted under close-hand scrutiny; for locations where weapons are exploded at a distance from observers, use "test sites."

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000672

Broader Terms used

<complexes by function>

Term used for

grounds, proving

Equivalent Terms used

proving ground

Created

13yrs ago

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