Yes DS, understanding what you're translating is a must if you want to communicate effectively the ideas you are translating.

In my case, I have had some problems in the past understanding a few very technical topics which involved coding because my profile is not technical, but I'm happy with the results thanks to patience and interest.

The case of the topic about the strategic reserve, on the contrary, has more to do with my background but I understand that it can be hard for some people, although not impossible. Anyway, if you or other AoBTers feel that this topic is not for you, I agree that it's much better to skip this task instead of translating it without understanding what you're writing.