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AIR DEFENSE COMMAND [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
1, record 1, English, Chief%20of%20Staff%2C%20United%20States%20Air%20Force
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CSAF 2, record 1, English, CSAF
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, under the direction of the Secretary of the Air Force, supervises all elements and personnel of the United States Air Force and exercises command over the Air Defense Command, the Strategic Air Command and the Tactical Air Command. 3, record 1, English, - Chief%20of%20Staff%2C%20United%20States%20Air%20Force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Chief of Staff, United States Air Force
1, record 1, French, Chief%20of%20Staff%2C%20United%20States%20Air%20Force
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CSAF 1, record 1, French, CSAF
correct, United States
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Public Relations
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Public Affairs Outreach and Film Coordinator
1, record 2, English, Public%20Affairs%20Outreach%20and%20Film%20Coordinator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- PA Outreach & Film Coord 1, record 2, English, PA%20Outreach%20%26%20Film%20Coord
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 2, English, - Public%20Affairs%20Outreach%20and%20Film%20Coordinator
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Public Affairs Outreach and Film Coordinator; PA Outreach & Film Coord : title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defense and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, English, - Public%20Affairs%20Outreach%20and%20Film%20Coordinator
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Public Affairs Outreach and Film Co-ordinator
- PA Outreach & Film Co-ord
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Relations publiques
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Affaires publiques – Coordonnateur des relations externes et films
1, record 2, French, Affaires%20publiques%20%26ndash%3B%20Coordonnateur%20des%20relations%20externes%20et%20films
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AP Coord Rel ext & films 1, record 2, French, AP%20Coord%20Rel%20ext%20%26%20films
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Affaires publiques – Coordonnatrice des relations externes et films 1, record 2, French, Affaires%20publiques%20%26ndash%3B%20Coordonnatrice%20des%20relations%20externes%20et%20films
correct, feminine noun
- AP Coord Rel ext & films 1, record 2, French, AP%20Coord%20Rel%20ext%20%26%20films
correct, feminine noun
- AP Coord Rel ext & films 1, record 2, French, AP%20Coord%20Rel%20ext%20%26%20films
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 2, French, - Affaires%20publiques%20%26ndash%3B%20Coordonnateur%20des%20relations%20externes%20et%20films
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Affaires publiques – Coordonnateur des relations externes et films; Affaires publiques – Coordonnatrice des relations externes et films; AP Coord Rel ext & films : titres et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, French, - Affaires%20publiques%20%26ndash%3B%20Coordonnateur%20des%20relations%20externes%20et%20films
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Affaires publiques Coordonnateur des relations externes et films
- Affaires publiques Coordonnatrice des relations externes et films
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- United States Alaskan Command
1, record 3, English, United%20States%20Alaskan%20Command
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ALCOM 2, record 3, English, ALCOM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The United States Alaskan Command is a sub-unified command under the United States Pacific Command(USPACOM). It is responsible for the unified defense of Alaska's land and territorial waters, including the Aleutian Islands. United States Alaskan Command is headquartered at Elmendorf AFB [Air Force Base], AK. 3, record 3, English, - United%20States%20Alaskan%20Command
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- United States Alaskan Command
1, record 3, French, United%20States%20Alaskan%20Command
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ALCOM 1, record 3, French, ALCOM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-09-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Spacecraft
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Space-Based Infrared System
1, record 4, English, Space%2DBased%20Infrared%20System
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SBIRS 2, record 4, English, SBIRS
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Space-based IR System 3, record 4, English, Space%2Dbased%20IR%20System
unofficial
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A constellation of sensor satellites under development by the Air Force which, within the context of NMD [National Missile Defense], would acquire and track ballistic missiles throughout their flight and provide the first estimate of their trajectory to the BMC2 system [Battle Management, Command and Control system]. 4, record 4, English, - Space%2DBased%20Infrared%20System
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SBIRS operational requirements include four mission areas of missile warning, missile defense, technical intelligence, and battlespace characterization. 5, record 4, English, - Space%2DBased%20Infrared%20System
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Spaced-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) will replace the current Defense Support Program (DSP) and will be a consolidated, cost-effective, flexible system designed to meet U.S. infrared (IR) space-based surveillance and warning needs through the next two or three decades. 6, record 4, English, - Space%2DBased%20Infrared%20System
Record 4, Key term(s)
- space based infrared system
- Space based IR System
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Engins spatiaux
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Space-Based Infrared System
1, record 4, French, Space%2DBased%20Infrared%20System
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SBIRS 2, record 4, French, SBIRS
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Système infrarouge basé dans l'espace 3, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20infrarouge%20bas%C3%A9%20dans%20l%27espace
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système infrarouge basé dans l'espace : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 3, record 4, French, - Space%2DBased%20Infrared%20System
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-09-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Battle Management, Command, Control and Communications
1, record 5, English, Battle%20Management%2C%20Command%2C%20Control%20and%20Communications
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BM/C3 2, record 5, English, BM%2FC3
United States
- BMC3 3, record 5, English, BMC3
United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The integrating hardware, software, and organizational structure which will allow the various elements of National Missile Defense to work together as a system and permit the Commander in Chief of the North American Air Defense/United States Space Command(CINCNORAD/CINCSPACE) to control the operations of the integrated NMD system. The two most significant components of the BMC3 system are a Battle Management, Command and Control(BMC2) element that will track targets, plan engagements, and direct and monitor the various facets of a missile defense battle; and an In-flight Interceptor Communications System(IFICS) to link the communications between the BM/C2 and the exoatmospheric kill vehicle(KV) during the latter's flight toward its target. 3, record 5, English, - Battle%20Management%2C%20Command%2C%20Control%20and%20Communications
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Battle Management, Command, Control and Communication
- Battle Management/Command, Control and Communications
- Battle Management/Command, Control and Communication
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Battle Management, Command, Control and Communications
1, record 5, French, Battle%20Management%2C%20Command%2C%20Control%20and%20Communications
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- BM/C3 2, record 5, French, BM%2FC3
United States
- BMC3 3, record 5, French, BMC3
United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Gestion de l'engagement, commandement, contrôle et communications 3, record 5, French, Gestion%20de%20l%27engagement%2C%20commandement%2C%20contr%C3%B4le%20et%20communications
unofficial, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gestion de l'engagement, commandement, contrôle et communication : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement. 3, record 5, French, - Battle%20Management%2C%20Command%2C%20Control%20and%20Communications
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Gestion de l'engagement, commandement, contrôle et communication
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Air Defence
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- North American Aerospace Defence Command
1, record 6, English, North%20American%20Aerospace%20Defence%20Command
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- NORAD 2, record 6, English, NORAD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- North American Aerospace Defense Command 3, record 6, English, North%20American%20Aerospace%20Defense%20Command
correct, United States
- North American Air Defence Command 4, record 6, English, North%20American%20Air%20Defence%20Command
former designation, correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The North American Aerospace Defence Command(NORAD) is a binational United States and Canadian organization charged with the missions of aerospace warning and aerospace control for North America. Aerospace warning includes the monitoring of man-made objects in space, and the detection, validation, and warning of attack against North America whether by aircraft, missiles, or space vehicles, utilizing mutual support arrangement or other commands. Aerospace control includes ensuring air sovereignty and air defense airspace of Canada and the United States. 5, record 6, English, - North%20American%20Aerospace%20Defence%20Command
Record 6, Key term(s)
- North American Air Defense Command
- North American Air Defence Command
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Défense aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord
1, record 6, French, Commandement%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rospatiale%20de%20l%27Am%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NORAD 2, record 6, French, NORAD
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Commandement de la défense aérienne de l'Amérique du Nord 1, record 6, French, Commandement%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20l%27Am%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l'Amérique du Nord (NORAD) est une organisation militaire binationale qui été créée officiellement en 1958 par le Canada et les États-Unis pour surveiller et défendre l'espace aérien de l'Amérique du Nord. Le NORAD surveille et dépiste les objets artificiels dans l'espace, et il donne l'alerte en cas d'attaque contre l'Amérique du Nord par des avions, des missiles ou des véhicules spatiaux. Le NORAD assure également la surveillance et le contrôle de l'espace aérien du Canada et des États-Unis. 3, record 6, French, - Commandement%20de%20la%20d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rospatiale%20de%20l%27Am%C3%A9rique%20du%20Nord
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Commandement de la Défense aérienne de l'Amérique du Nord
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones militares varias
- Defensa aérea
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comando de Defensa Aeroespacial de América del Norte
1, record 6, Spanish, Comando%20de%20Defensa%20Aeroespacial%20de%20Am%C3%A9rica%20del%20Norte
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
- NORAD 1, record 6, Spanish, NORAD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- command, control and communication system
1, record 7, English, command%2C%20control%20and%20communication%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- command, control and communications system 2, record 7, English, command%2C%20control%20and%20communications%20system
correct
- C3 system 2, record 7, English, C3%20system
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Over 20 nations protect their sovereign airspace with command, control and communication systems produced by Hughes Aircraft Company, the world's most experienced developer of automated air defense systems. The systems are comprised of air defense radars, computers, displays and other electronic subsystem. 1, record 7, English, - command%2C%20control%20and%20communication%20system
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
command, control and communications system; C3 system: terms extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 7, English, - command%2C%20control%20and%20communication%20system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système de commandement, de contrôle et de communications
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commandement%2C%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20et%20de%20communications
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- système C3 1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20C3
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de commandement, de contrôle et de communications; système C3 : termes tirés du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 7, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20commandement%2C%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20et%20de%20communications
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-10-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Weapon Systems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Forward Area Air Defense System
1, record 8, English, Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- FAADS 2, record 8, English, FAADS
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Forward Area Air Defense System(FAADS), designed for total air defense coverage to the division area, integrates weapons, sensors, and command, control and intelligence systems to counter the anticipated forward area air threat into the 21st century. FAADS consists of five major elements-a command, control and intelligence(C2I) component; a line of sight-forward-heavy(LOS-F-H) weapon; a non-line of sight(NLOS) weapon; a line of sight-rear(LOS-R) weapon; and combined arms initiatives. 3, record 8, English, - Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Forward Area Air Defence System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Forward Area Air Defense System
1, record 8, French, Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- FAADS 1, record 8, French, FAADS
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction littérale : Système de défense antiaérienne de la zone d'approche. 1, record 8, French, - Forward%20Area%20Air%20Defense%20System
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Système de défense antiaérienne de la zone d'approche
- Système de défense anti-aérienne de la zone d'approche
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2007-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Flight Simulators (Aeroindustry)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Multiple Unified Simulation Environment
1, record 9, English, Multiple%20Unified%20Simulation%20Environment
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MUSE 1, record 9, English, MUSE
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Multiple Unified Simulation Environment(MUSE) was developed... to address the entire spectrum of UAV [unmanned aerial vehicle] training requirements.... It is the primary UAV training system for command and staff level users within the US Department of Defense(DoD), and is composed of a generic or tactical UAV ground station, air vehicle and data link simulation functionality, and a visualisation system used for payload and sensor scene generation. 1, record 9, English, - Multiple%20Unified%20Simulation%20Environment
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Simulateurs de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Multiple Unified Simulation Environment
1, record 9, French, Multiple%20Unified%20Simulation%20Environment
correct, United States
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- MUSE 1, record 9, French, MUSE
correct, United States
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction littérale : Environnement multiple de simulation unifié. 1, record 9, French, - Multiple%20Unified%20Simulation%20Environment
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Environnement multiple de simulation unifié
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-07-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- counterforce strike
1, record 10, English, counterforce%20strike
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- anti-forces strike 2, record 10, English, anti%2Dforces%20strike
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The employment of strategic air and missile forces to destroy, or render impotent, military capabilities of an enemy force. Bombers and their bases, ballistic missile submarines, ICBM silos, ABM and air defense installations, command and control centers, and nuclear stockpiles are typical counterforce targets. 1, record 10, English, - counterforce%20strike
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- frappe contre-forces
1, record 10, French, frappe%20contre%2Dforces
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- frappe anti-forces 2, record 10, French, frappe%20anti%2Dforces
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-09-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Intelligence (Military)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Command and Control Subordinate System
1, record 11, English, Command%20and%20Control%20Subordinate%20System
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- CCSS 2, record 11, English, CCSS
correct
- CCS2 3, record 11, English, CCS2
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
First and foremost among these is the need for a Command and Control Subordinate System(CCS2). This will be essential for the control of tactical operations and covers five functional areas : manoeuvre, fire support, air defense, intelligence/electronic warfare, and combat service.... CCS2 in the year 2000 will require rapid information gathering, analysis, decision-making and "shotgun" dissemination in near-real time. 1, record 11, English, - Command%20and%20Control%20Subordinate%20System
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système subordonné de commandement et de contrôle
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20subordonn%C3%A9%20de%20commandement%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1993-04-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- back-up interceptor control
1, record 12, English, back%2Dup%20interceptor%20control
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- BUIC 2, record 12, English, BUIC
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- back-up intercept control 3, record 12, English, back%2Dup%20intercept%20control
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Air defense systems. Radar and Identification Friend or Foe(IFF) equipment comprises the forward elements of complex systems that have appeared throughout the world. Examples include semi-automatic ground environment(SAGE), augmented by a mobile backup system called BUIC in the United States, NATO air defense ground environment(NADGE) in Europe, a similar system in Japan, and various land-mobile, airborne, and ship command & control. 4, record 12, English, - back%2Dup%20interceptor%20control
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contrôle auxiliaire d'interception
1, record 12, French, contr%C3%B4le%20auxiliaire%20d%27interception
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- BUIC 2, record 12, French, BUIC
masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- commandement de l'interception d'appui 3, record 12, French, commandement%20de%20l%27interception%20d%27appui
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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