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DERNIERE POSITION CONNUE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- last known point
1, record 1, English, last%20known%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LKP 1, record 1, English, LKP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The last known point (LKP) can be more useful in some cases than a PLS [point last seen]. It might be identified as the subject's car parked at the trailhead, a campsite, a backpack abandoned in the woods, the subject's signature in a summit log book, or similar information. 1, record 1, English, - last%20known%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dernière position connue
1, record 1, French, derni%C3%A8re%20position%20connue
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DPC 1, record 1, French, DPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Aircraft)
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- last known position
1, record 2, English, last%20known%20position
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LKP 2, record 2, English, LKP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The last positive observed or known position of a vessel or aircraft as established by a responsible authority or official air or marine agency. 3, record 2, English, - last%20known%20position
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherches et sauvetages (Aviation)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dernière position connue
1, record 2, French, derni%C3%A8re%20position%20connue
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dernière position d'une embarcation ou d'un aéronef relevée par un organisme responsable ou par un service aérien ou maritime officiel. 2, record 2, French, - derni%C3%A8re%20position%20connue
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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