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DCO [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electronic Warfare
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- defensive cyber operation
1, record 1, English, defensive%20cyber%20operation
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DCO 2, record 1, English, DCO
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- defensive cyberspace operation 3, record 1, English, defensive%20cyberspace%20operation
correct, NATO, standardized
- DCO 4, record 1, English, DCO
correct, NATO, standardized
- DCO 4, record 1, English, DCO
- defensive cyberspace op 3, record 1, English, defensive%20cyberspace%20op
correct, NATO, standardized
- DCO 4, record 1, English, DCO
correct, NATO, standardized
- DCO 4, record 1, English, DCO
- defensive cyber op 3, record 1, English, defensive%20cyber%20op
NATO
- DCO 4, record 1, English, DCO
NATO
- DCO 4, record 1, English, DCO
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Actions in or through cyberspace to preserve own and friendly freedom of action in cyberspace. 3, record 1, English, - defensive%20cyber%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
defensive cyberspace operation; defensive cyberspace op; DCO : designations and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - defensive%20cyber%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
defensive cyber operation; DCO : term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board and the Joint Terminology Panel. 5, record 1, English, - defensive%20cyber%20operation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- defensive cyberoperation
- defensive cyber-space operation
- defensive cyber-space op
- defensive cyberop
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Guerre électronique
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cyberopération défensive
1, record 1, French, cyberop%C3%A9ration%20d%C3%A9fensive
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- COD 2, record 1, French, COD
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- DCO 3, record 1, French, DCO
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opération cybernétique défensive 4, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ration%20cybern%C3%A9tique%20d%C3%A9fensive
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- OCD 5, record 1, French, OCD
feminine noun
- DCO 3, record 1, French, DCO
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- OCD 5, record 1, French, OCD
- opération défensive dans le cyberespace 4, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ration%20d%C3%A9fensive%20dans%20le%20cyberespace
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- OCD 5, record 1, French, OCD
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- DCO 3, record 1, French, DCO
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- OCD 5, record 1, French, OCD
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble d'actions défensives menées dans ou via le cyberespace dans le but de préserver la liberté d'action de ses propres forces et des forces amies dans le cyberespace. 6, record 1, French, - cyberop%C3%A9ration%20d%C3%A9fensive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opération cybernétique défensive; opération défensive dans le cyberespace; cyberopération défensive; DCO : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 7, record 1, French, - cyberop%C3%A9ration%20d%C3%A9fensive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cyberopération défensive; opération défensive dans le cyberespace; OCD : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 7, record 1, French, - cyberop%C3%A9ration%20d%C3%A9fensive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cyberopération défensive; COD : désignations uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 7, record 1, French, - cyberop%C3%A9ration%20d%C3%A9fensive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Combat Support
- Supply (Military)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- real-life support
1, record 2, English, real%2Dlife%20support
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- RLS 2, record 2, English, RLS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
However, the DCO [deputy commanding officer] was overwhelmed with demands from the field force to coordinate real-life support, such as contracting toilets and bulk water, that he was unable to dedicate sufficient time to the sustainment CONOPS [concept of operations]. 3, record 2, English, - real%2Dlife%20support
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soutien au combat
- Approvisionnement (Militaire)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soutien sur place
1, record 2, French, soutien%20sur%20place
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- soutien réel 2, record 2, French, soutien%20r%C3%A9el
correct, masculine noun
- soutien vie 3, record 2, French, soutien%20vie
correct, masculine noun, France
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutefois, le cmdtA [commandant adjoint] a été si inondé de demandes des forces de campagne pour la coordination du soutien réel, comme la passation de marché pour des toilettes et de l'eau en vrac, qu'il n'a pu consacrer le temps nécessaire au CONOPS [concept d'opération] de maintien en puissance. 2, record 2, French, - soutien%20sur%20place
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-02-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deputy commanding officer
1, record 3, English, deputy%20commanding%20officer
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DCO 1, record 3, English, DCO
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At unit level. 2, record 3, English, - deputy%20commanding%20officer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
deputy commanding officer; DCO : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 3, English, - deputy%20commanding%20officer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commandant adjoint
1, record 3, French, commandant%20adjoint
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- cmdtA 1, record 3, French, cmdtA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au niveau de l'unité. 2, record 3, French, - commandant%20adjoint
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
commandant adjoint; cmdtA : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 3, French, - commandant%20adjoint
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-09-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Sports Regulations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- marshal
1, record 4, English, marshal
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- marshall 2, record 4, English, marshall
correct, noun, United States
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of requiring a marshall to escort the athletes to the doping control station is to ensure that they do not accept food or drink from unknown sources so as to contaminate the sample they provide. 3, record 4, English, - marshal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Doping Control Marshall shall accompany the swimmer until released by the DCO [Doping Control Officer]. 4, record 4, English, - marshal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Doping control escorts are also required to perform the role of doping control marshall, doping control Games accreditation pass collector and/or doping control sample courier (if required). 5, record 4, English, - marshal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 CONT
Swimmers are notified by a Doping Control Marshall and are required to sign a notification form. 1, record 4, English, - marshal
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Doping. 6, record 4, English, - marshal
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Règlements généraux des sports
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- commissaire
1, record 4, French, commissaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le commissaire aux contrôles de dopages accompagne alors le nageur jusqu'à sa libération par l'ACD [agent de contrôle du dopage]. 2, record 4, French, - commissaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pourquoi être accompagné d'un commissaire? Pour éviter que l'athlète ne verse un échantillon d'urine propre qu'il aurait pu apporter avec lui. 3, record 4, French, - commissaire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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