validation (system)
[the validation system (both for unit training and for individual training) should be left to Member States and not be international, although the UN should establish standards that Member States can use for self-evaluation; in addition some specialists (civilian police, logisticians) may be required by the UN to pass a test upon arrival in the mission area]
vehicle off (the) road; VOR
[vehicle not available because it awaits repair, or needs other vital services; not to be confused with 'off-road vehicles']
see also: equipment out of use
[this number is usually factored in when determining the number of vehicles needed for a particular mission or when reimbursing a contingent for the use of their own vehicles]
vehicle report(ing)point; VRP
[predetermined point on a patrol route where the patrol calls in its position to base on the radio net]
see also: report line
very high frequency; VHF
[ frequencies from 30 to 300 MHz. ]
voluntary contribution-in-kind
[those non-reimbursable contributions to peace-keeping can take the form of military officers realeased on loan by Governments to the Department of Peace-keeping Operations, at no cost to the Organization]
see also: gratis military officer
Voluntary Organizations in Cooperation in Emergencies; VOICE
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