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AFAC [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Air Defence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- airborne forward air controller
1, record 1, English, airborne%20forward%20air%20controller
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AFAC 2, record 1, English, AFAC
correct
- ABFAC 3, record 1, English, ABFAC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- forward air controller (airborne) 4, record 1, English, forward%20air%20controller%20%28airborne%29
correct
- FAC(A) 4, record 1, English, FAC%28A%29
correct
- FAC(A) 4, record 1, English, FAC%28A%29
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specifically trained and qualified aviation officer who exercises control from the air of aircraft engaged in close air support of ground troops. 5, record 1, English, - airborne%20forward%20air%20controller
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne forward air controller; ABFAC: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 1, English, - airborne%20forward%20air%20controller
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Défense aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur aérien avancé aéroporté
1, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 1, record 1, French, CAAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur aérien avancé embarqué 2, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9%20embarqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 1, French, ABFAC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 1, French, ABFAC
- contrôleur air avancé embarqué 2, record 1, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20air%20avanc%C3%A9%20embarqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 1, French, ABFAC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 1, French, ABFAC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôleur aérien avancé embarqué; contrôleur air avancé embarqué; ABFAC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Royal Canadian Air Force Association
1, record 2, English, Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RCAFA 2, record 2, English, RCAFA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- RCAF Association 3, record 2, English, RCAF%20Association
correct
- Air Force Association of Canada 4, record 2, English, Air%20Force%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- AFAC 5, record 2, English, AFAC
former designation, correct
- AFAC 5, record 2, English, AFAC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission Statement: The Air Force Association of Canada is a national aerospace and community service organization established to: commemorate the noble achievements of the men and women who have served as members of Canada's air forces since its inception; advocate for a proficient and well-equipped air force; and, support the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program. 4, record 2, English, - Royal%20Canadian%20Air%20Force%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association de l'Aviation royale canadienne
1, record 2, French, Association%20de%20l%27Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AARC 1, record 2, French, AARC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Association de l'Aviation royale du Canada 2, record 2, French, Association%20de%20l%27Aviation%20royale%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Association de la Force aérienne du Canada 3, record 2, French, Association%20de%20la%20Force%20a%C3%A9rienne%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AFAC 4, record 2, French, AFAC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- AFAC 4, record 2, French, AFAC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 2011, pour reconnaître le patrimoine militaire du Canada, le nom historique des trois services militaires du Canada a été réinstauré : la Marine royale canadienne (MRC), l’Armée canadienne (AC) et l’Aviation royale canadienne (ARC). C’est sous ces désignations que les Canadiens sont ressortis vainqueurs de la Seconde guerre mondiale, et qu’ils ont plus tard défendu les intérêts canadiens pendant la Guerre froide et la Guerre de Corée. 5, record 2, French, - Association%20de%20l%27Aviation%20royale%20canadienne
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Association des forces aériennes du Canada
- Association de l'ARC
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2012-11-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Protection of Farm Animals
- Compartment - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Farm Animal Care
1, record 3, English, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AFAC 1, record 3, English, AFAC
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Farm Animal Care Association 2, record 3, English, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care%20Association
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AFAC is an association [created] in 1993 by the livestock producers of Alberta to: promote responsible, humane animal care; engage in discussion with the public; monitor and participate in issues and legislation, and; encourage animal care research. 3, record 3, English, - Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Alberta Farm Animal Care Association; Alberta Farm Animal Care; AFAC: titles and abbreviation used at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 4, record 3, English, - Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
- Tiroir - Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Farm Animal Care
1, record 3, French, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AFAC 1, record 3, French, AFAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Farm Animal Care Association 2, record 3, French, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alberta Farm Animal Care Association; Alberta Farm Animal Care; AFAC : titres et abréviation en usage à Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 3, record 3, French, - Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1991-04-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Accredited Fitness Appraisal Centre
1, record 4, English, Accredited%20Fitness%20Appraisal%20Centre
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AFAC 1, record 4, English, AFAC
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
with Canadian Association of Sport Sciences. 1, record 4, English, - Accredited%20Fitness%20Appraisal%20Centre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre de conditionnement physique accrédité
1, record 4, French, Centre%20de%20conditionnement%20physique%20accr%C3%A9dit%C3%A9
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CCPA 1, record 4, French, CCPA
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
de l'ACSS. 1, record 4, French, - Centre%20de%20conditionnement%20physique%20accr%C3%A9dit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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