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CAAA [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forward air support centre
1, record 1, English, forward%20air%20support%20centre
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FASC 2, record 1, English, FASC
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the Canadian Forces, this concept is considered obsolete. 3, record 1, English, - forward%20air%20support%20centre
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
forward air support centre; FASC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - forward%20air%20support%20centre
Record 1, Key term(s)
- forward air support center
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- centre d'appui aérien avancé
1, record 1, French, centre%20d%27appui%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 2, record 1, French, CAAA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- FASC 3, record 1, French, FASC
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les Forces canadiennes, cette notion est considérée comme désuète. 4, record 1, French, - centre%20d%27appui%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
centre d'appui aérien avancé; CAAA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - centre%20d%27appui%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Air Defence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- airborne forward air controller
1, record 2, English, airborne%20forward%20air%20controller
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AFAC 2, record 2, English, AFAC
correct
- ABFAC 3, record 2, English, ABFAC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- forward air controller (airborne) 4, record 2, English, forward%20air%20controller%20%28airborne%29
correct
- FAC(A) 4, record 2, English, FAC%28A%29
correct
- FAC(A) 4, record 2, English, FAC%28A%29
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - airborne%20forward%20air%20controller
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne forward air controller; ABFAC: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 2, English, - airborne%20forward%20air%20controller
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Défense aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur aérien avancé aéroporté
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 1, record 2, French, CAAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- contrôleur aérien avancé embarqué 2, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9%20embarqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 2, French, ABFAC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 2, French, ABFAC
- contrôleur air avancé embarqué 2, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4leur%20air%20avanc%C3%A9%20embarqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 2, French, ABFAC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- ABFAC 3, record 2, French, ABFAC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôleur aérien avancé embarqué; contrôleur air avancé embarqué; ABFAC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%20a%C3%A9rien%20avanc%C3%A9%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Air Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Aerospace Artists Association
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Aerospace%20Artists%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CAAA 2, record 3, English, CAAA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Aviation Artists Assocation 3, record 3, English, Canadian%20Aviation%20Artists%20Assocation
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Aerospace Artists Association is a group of artists, photographers, aviation historians and art collectors who all share a love of aviation, art and history. 1, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Aerospace%20Artists%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Transport aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Aerospace Artists Association
1, record 3, French, Canadian%20Aerospace%20Artists%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 2, record 3, French, CAAA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Canadian Aviation Artists Assocation 3, record 3, French, Canadian%20Aviation%20Artists%20Assocation
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-03-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canada Asia Accord Association
1, record 4, English, Canada%20Asia%20Accord%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CAAA 1, record 4, English, CAAA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada Asia Accord Association is a national Services non-profit, non-partisan organization whose purpose is to develop Canadian awareness and understanding of Asian cultures in order to stimulate and support business and social links. 1, record 4, English, - Canada%20Asia%20Accord%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Canada Asia Accord Association
1, record 4, French, Canada%20Asia%20Accord%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 1, record 4, French, CAAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Crop Protection
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Aerial Applicators Association
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Aerial%20Applicators%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CAAA 2, record 5, English, CAAA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Aerial Applicators Association (CAAA), was formed in 1986 to promote professionalism among aerial applicators and others associated with aerial application. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Aerial%20Applicators%20Association
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title confirmed by the organization. 3, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Aerial%20Applicators%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Protection des végétaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Aerial Applicators Association
1, record 5, French, Canadian%20Aerial%20Applicators%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 2, record 5, French, CAAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 5, French, - Canadian%20Aerial%20Applicators%20Association
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-01-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Andean Committee of Aeronautical Authorities
1, record 6, English, Andean%20Committee%20of%20Aeronautical%20Authorities
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CAAA 1, record 6, English, CAAA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Comité andin des autorités aéronautiques
1, record 6, French, Comit%C3%A9%20andin%20des%20autorit%C3%A9s%20a%C3%A9ronautiques
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 1, record 6, French, CAAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Transporte aéreo
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comité Andino de Autoridades Aeronáuticas
1, record 6, Spanish, Comit%C3%A9%20Andino%20de%20Autoridades%20Aeron%C3%A1uticas
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- CAAA 1, record 6, Spanish, CAAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Procurement Comptroller and Supply Officer
1, record 7, English, Procurement%20Comptroller%20and%20Supply%20Officer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- PCSO 1, record 7, English, PCSO
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 1, record 7, English, - Procurement%20Comptroller%20and%20Supply%20Officer
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Contrôleur des acquisitions et agent d'approvisionnement
1, record 7, French, Contr%C3%B4leur%20des%20acquisitions%20et%20agent%20d%27approvisionnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 1, record 7, French, CAAA
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre et abréviation officiellement approuvés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 7, French, - Contr%C3%B4leur%20des%20acquisitions%20et%20agent%20d%27approvisionnement
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-04-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- African Amateur Athletic Confederation
1, record 8, English, African%20Amateur%20Athletic%20Confederation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AAAC 2, record 8, English, AAAC
correct, Africa
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Confédération africaine d'athlétisme amateur
1, record 8, French, Conf%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20africaine%20d%27athl%C3%A9tisme%20amateur
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CAAA 2, record 8, French, CAAA
correct, Africa
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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