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FOM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- figure of merit
1, record 1, English, figure%20of%20merit
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FOM 2, record 1, English, FOM
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical expression representing the performance or efficiency of a device, material or procedure. 3, record 1, English, - figure%20of%20merit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
figure of merit; FOM: designations and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board and the Air Force Terminology Panel; designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - figure%20of%20merit
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
figure of merit: designation officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 4, record 1, English, - figure%20of%20merit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- facteur de mérite
1, record 1, French, facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FM 2, record 1, French, FM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- FOM 3, record 1, French, FOM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur numérique représentant la performance ou l'efficacité d'un dispositif, d'un matériel ou d'une procédure. 4, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur de mérite; FM : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense et le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 5, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur de mérite; FOM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
facteur de mérite : désignation uniformisée par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 5, record 1, French, - facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- figure of merit
1, record 2, English, figure%20of%20merit
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- FOM 2, record 2, English, FOM
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A criterion derived by combining two or more measures. 3, record 2, English, - figure%20of%20merit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
figure of merit; FOM: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 4, record 2, English, - figure%20of%20merit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
figure of merit; FOM: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - figure%20of%20merit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- facteur de mérite
1, record 2, French, facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FM 2, record 2, French, FM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- FOM 3, record 2, French, FOM
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Critère dérivé de la combinaison de plusieurs mesures. 2, record 2, French, - facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facteur de mérite; FM : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 4, record 2, French, - facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facteur de mérite; FOM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-04-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- operations manual
1, record 3, English, operations%20manual
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- FOM 2, record 3, English, FOM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- aircraft operations manual 1, record 3, English, aircraft%20operations%20manual
correct, officially approved
- flight operations manual 3, record 3, English, flight%20operations%20manual
correct
- FOM 2, record 3, English, FOM
correct
- FOM 2, record 3, English, FOM
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Flight Operations Manual: Contains regulations and information common to making a flight in any aircraft. Pilots and others directly concerned with Flight Operations must retain a copy of this manual and keep it amended to date. Captains must ensure that a copy is carried on all flights. 4, record 3, English, - operations%20manual
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
An operations manual ... shall contain at least the following: a) instructions outlining the responsibilities of operations personnel pertaining to the conduct of flight operations; b) the flight crew for each stage of all routes to be flown including the designation of the succession of command; c) the maximum flight time and flight duty periods of flight crew members ... d) the in-flight and the emergency flight procedures including the in-flight and the emergency duties assigned to each crew member; ... 5, record 3, English, - operations%20manual
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
operations manual; aircraft operations manual: terms officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 3, English, - operations%20manual
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- manuel d'exploitation
1, record 3, French, manuel%20d%27exploitation
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- manuel d'exploitation des aéronefs 2, record 3, French, manuel%20d%27exploitation%20des%20a%C3%A9ronefs
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- manuel de ligne 3, record 3, French, manuel%20de%20ligne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- fascicule de ligne 4, record 3, French, fascicule%20de%20ligne
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le manuel d'exploitation [...] contiendra au moins les renseignements suivants : a) instructions indiquant les responsabilités du personnel d'exploitation en ce qui concerne la préparation et l'exécution des vols; b) équipage de conduite nécessaire pour chaque tronçon de route, y compris l'indication de la hiérarchie du commandement à bord; c) temps de vol maximal et périodes de service de vol des membres d'équipage de conduite [...] d) procédures de vol et procédures d'urgence en vol, y compris les fonctions normales en vol et les fonctions attribuées en cas d'urgence à chaque membre d'équipage. 2, record 3, French, - manuel%20d%27exploitation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En France, le manuel d'exploitation est un ensemble de trois documents: - le manuel d'utilisation ou fascicule d'utilisation; - le manuel de ligne ou fascicule de ligne; - le manuel d'entretien ou fascicule d'entretien. Le manuel d'utilisation correspond au manuel d'utilisation employé au Canada. Dans le cas du manuel de ligne, en France sont inclus des cartes, des itinéraires, des plans d'aérodromes, etc. alors qu'au Canada il existe un manuel de route incluant ces cartes et plans. Mis à part cette distinction, le manuel de ligne (France) est l'équivalent du manuel d'exploitation (Canada). 5, record 3, French, - manuel%20d%27exploitation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manuel d'exploitation; manuel d'exploitation des aéronefs : termes uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 6, record 3, French, - manuel%20d%27exploitation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
manuel d'exploitation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 3, French, - manuel%20d%27exploitation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- manual de operaciones
1, record 3, Spanish, manual%20de%20operaciones
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- manual de operaciones de aeronave 1, record 3, Spanish, manual%20de%20operaciones%20de%20aeronave
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manual que contiene procedimientos, instrucciones y orientación que permiten al personal encargado de las operaciones desempeñar sus obligaciones. 1, record 3, Spanish, - manual%20de%20operaciones
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
manual de operaciones; manual de operaciones de aeronave: términos y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 3, Spanish, - manual%20de%20operaciones
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-03-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Publication Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Training
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Flight Operations Manual
1, record 4, English, Flight%20Operations%20Manual
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FOM 1, record 4, English, FOM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de publications (Forces armées)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Manuel des opérations aériennes
1, record 4, French, Manuel%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MOA 1, record 4, French, MOA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-10-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fiber optic guided missile
1, record 5, English, fiber%20optic%20guided%20missile
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- fibre optic guided missile 1, record 5, English, fibre%20optic%20guided%20missile
correct
- FOG-M 2, record 5, English, FOG%2DM
correct
- FOG-M 2, record 5, English, FOG%2DM
- fibre-optic missile 3, record 5, English, fibre%2Doptic%20missile
correct
- FOM 4, record 5, English, FOM
correct
- FOM 4, record 5, English, FOM
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- fiber-optic missile
- fiber optic missile
- fibre optic missile
- FOG M
- fiber-optic-guided missile
- fibre-optic-guided missile
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- missile à fibre optique
1, record 5, French, missile%20%C3%A0%20fibre%20optique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MFO 2, record 5, French, MFO
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- missile à guidage par fibres optiques 3, record 5, French, missile%20%C3%A0%20guidage%20par%20fibres%20optiques
correct, masculine noun
- missile guidé par fibre optique 4, record 5, French, missile%20guid%C3%A9%20par%20fibre%20optique
correct, masculine noun
- missile guidé par fibres optiques 5, record 5, French, missile%20guid%C3%A9%20par%20fibres%20optiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce missile à guidage par fibres optiques permet d'atteindre avec précision des cibles se trouvant jusqu'à 60 km et peut être lancé d'un navire, d'un sous-marin, d'un hélicoptère ou d'un véhicule. 6, record 5, French, - missile%20%C3%A0%20fibre%20optique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le Polyphen, missile guidé par fibre optique, est un moyen original de s'affranchir des problèmes liés au brouillage et autres contre-mesures. 7, record 5, French, - missile%20%C3%A0%20fibre%20optique
Record 5, Key term(s)
- missile à fibres optiques
- missile à guidage par fibre optique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-06-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
- Rights and Freedoms
- Military Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- freedom of movement
1, record 6, English, freedom%20of%20movement
correct, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- FOM 2, record 6, English, FOM
correct, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- free mobility 3, record 6, English, free%20mobility
correct, rare
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
freedom of movement: term used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). 4, record 6, English, - freedom%20of%20movement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
freedom of movement: Expression reproduced from the Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 5, record 6, English, - freedom%20of%20movement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
- Droits et libertés
- Administration militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- liberté de circulation
1, record 6, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- FOM 2, record 6, French, FOM
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- liberté de mouvement 3, record 6, French, libert%C3%A9%20de%20mouvement
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO
- droit de circuler librement 4, record 6, French, droit%20de%20circuler%20librement
correct, masculine noun
- libre circulation 5, record 6, French, libre%20circulation
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
liberté de circulation; liberté de mouvement : termes employés par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada. 6, record 6, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
droit de circuler librement : terme tiré de l'article 12 de la déclaration universelle des droits de l'homme. 4, record 6, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Selon l'OTAN, la «liberté de circulation» s'applique aux civils tandis que la «liberté de mouvement», aux militaires. 6, record 6, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
liberté de mouvement : terminologie employée par la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 6, record 6, French, - libert%C3%A9%20de%20circulation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciudadanía e inmigración
- Derechos y Libertades
- Administración militar
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- libertad de desplazamiento
1, record 6, Spanish, libertad%20de%20desplazamiento
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- libertad de circulación 2, record 6, Spanish, libertad%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
libertad de circulación: expresión reproducida del Glosario Provisional de Términos Jurídicos con la autorización de la Oficina de las Naciones Unidas en Ginebra. 3, record 6, Spanish, - libertad%20de%20desplazamiento
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-07-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Field Operations Manual
1, record 7, English, Field%20Operations%20Manual
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- FOM 1, record 7, English, FOM
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Manuel des services extérieurs
1, record 7, French, Manuel%20des%20services%20ext%C3%A9rieurs
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de documentos y obras
- Transporte aéreo
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Manual de actividades de las misiones
1, record 7, Spanish, Manual%20de%20actividades%20de%20las%20misiones
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-08-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Navigation Instruments
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- figure of merit
1, record 8, English, figure%20of%20merit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A design constant that relates the rotor polar moment of inertia and the principal moments of inertia of the gimbal(s). 3, record 8, English, - figure%20of%20merit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Instruments de navigation
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- facteur de mérite
1, record 8, French, facteur%20de%20m%C3%A9rite
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-02-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mean radial deviation
1, record 9, English, mean%20radial%20deviation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- mean radial dispersion 1, record 9, English, mean%20radial%20dispersion
correct
- mean radius 1, record 9, English, mean%20radius
correct
- figure of merit 1, record 9, English, figure%20of%20merit
correct
- FOM 1, record 9, English, FOM
correct
- FOM 1, record 9, English, FOM
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One method used to measure ammunition and/or firearm consistency/precision (the ability to group). After determination of the mean point of impact of the group, the distance from this point to the centre of each impact is measured and recorded. The sum of these measurements divided by the number of impacts of the group is the Mean Radial Deviation (MRD). 1, record 9, English, - mean%20radial%20deviation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- écart moyen
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9cart%20moyen
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Une des méthodes servant à mesurer la précision de munitions et/ou d'une arme à feu. Après avoir déterminé le point moyen des impacts, on mesure et l'on inscrit la distance de ce point jusqu'au centre de chaque impact. Le total de ces mesures, divisé par le nombre d'impacts du groupement, constitue l'écart moyen. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9cart%20moyen
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
écart moyen : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9cart%20moyen
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
- Fatty Substances (Food)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Fat-O-Meater 1, record 10, English, Fat%2DO%2DMeater
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grading probe. 1, record 10, English, - Fat%2DO%2DMeater
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Fat-O-Meater 1, record 10, French, Fat%2DO%2DMeater
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Agriculture, mai 1995. 1, record 10, French, - Fat%2DO%2DMeater
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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