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ADVANCED COMBAT SYSTEM [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- enhanced launcher electronics system
1, record 1, English, enhanced%20launcher%20electronics%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [Patriot Advanced Capability-3] missile segment upgrade consists of the PAC-3 missile, a highly agile hit-to-kill interceptor, the PAC-3 missile canisters(in four packs), a fire solution computer and an enhanced launcher electronics system(ELES). These elements are integrated into the Patriot system, a high to medium altitude, long-range air defense missile system providing air defense of ground combat forces and high-value assets. 1, record 1, English, - enhanced%20launcher%20electronics%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système avancé d'instruments électroniques de lancement
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20avanc%C3%A9%20d%27instruments%20%C3%A9lectroniques%20de%20lancement
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Distributed Combat Training System
1, record 2, English, Advanced%20Distributed%20Combat%20Training%20System
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ADCTS 2, record 2, English, ADCTS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Advanced Distributed Combat Training System provides CF-18 pilots with training on the updated aircraft and weapons systems, while reducing airframe-fatigue and overall operating costs for the CF-18 fleet. This system offers training previously available primarily through actual combat, thereby increasing the pilots’ operational readiness in a much safer environment. 3, record 2, English, - Advanced%20Distributed%20Combat%20Training%20System
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Système avancé d’entraînement à distance pour le combat
1, record 2, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20avanc%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bentra%C3%AEnement%20%C3%A0%20distance%20pour%20le%20combat
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SAEDC 2, record 2, French, SAEDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cadre du projet du Système avancé d’entraînement à distance pour le combat, les pilotes de CF-18 reçoivent une formation sur la nouvelle version de l’appareil et de ses systèmes d’armes. Le système permet aussi de réduire l’usure de la cellule des appareils et les coûts opérationnels de la flotte de CF-18. Ce système permet aux pilotes d’effectuer des opérations qui, auparavant, ne pouvaient s’apprendre qu’en situation de combat réel, ce qui permet d’améliorer l’état de préparation opérationnelle des pilotes dans un environnement beaucoup plus sécuritaire. 3, record 2, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20avanc%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Bentra%C3%AEnement%20%C3%A0%20distance%20pour%20le%20combat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-11-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Land Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Future Combat Systems concept
1, record 3, English, Future%20Combat%20Systems%20concept
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- FCS concept 1, record 3, English, FCS%20concept
correct
- Future Ground Combat Systems concept 2, record 3, English, Future%20Ground%20Combat%20Systems%20concept
former designation, correct
- FGCS concept 1, record 3, English, FGCS%20concept
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Future Combat Systems(FCS), formerly known as Future Ground Combat Systems(FGCS) program, an out-growth of the Mobile Tactical Operations Center, will develop network centric concepts for a multi-mission combat system(MMCS). The Future Combat Systems will develop the capability to rapidly project a dominant ground force anywhere in the world within days. This strategically deployable, tactically superior and sustainable force will provide a quick reaction capability if conflicts arise in the 21st century. This requisite capability may require advanced technologies, a revolution in both strategy and tactics, and innovative Industrial teaming. 1, record 3, English, - Future%20Combat%20Systems%20concept
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Future Combat System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Forces terrestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- concept FCS
1, record 3, French, concept%20FCS
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Combat Direction System
1, record 4, English, Advanced%20Combat%20Direction%20System
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACDS 2, record 4, English, ACDS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Under the Advanced Combat Direction System(ACDS), obsolete NTDS hardware is being replaced by newer equipment. 1, record 4, English, - Advanced%20Combat%20Direction%20System
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système de direction de tir avancé
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20direction%20de%20tir%20avanc%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACDS 2, record 4, French, ACDS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nouvelle version du «Advanced Combat Direction System Block 0» (système de direction de tir avancé bloc 0- ACDS) du NTDS a été installée pour la première fois sur le porte-avions Theodore Roosevelt en 1986, puis dans les trois années qui ont suivi, sur une vingtaine d'autres bâtiments. 1, record 4, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20direction%20de%20tir%20avanc%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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