translate English to French: Reinforcement by additional force elements from the over-the-horizon component in Gabon was undertaken on a number of occasions when the security situation on the ground merited an increase in deterrent effect.
La force transhorizon basée au Gabon a envoyé des renforts à plusieurs occasions, lorsque les conditions de sécurité sur le terrain appelaient une intensification de l'effet de dissuasion.