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DRESS RANK [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dress a rank
1, record 1, English, dress%20a%20rank
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CWO [chief warrant officer] shall turn left, march out four paces, turn about and proceed to dress the front and rear ranks ... 1, record 1, English, - dress%20a%20rank
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dress a rank : expression usually used in the plural. 2, record 1, English, - dress%20a%20rank
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dress the ranks
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aligner un rang
1, record 1, French, aligner%20un%20rang
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’adjuc [adjudant-chef] tourne à gauche, s’éloigne de quatre pas, fait demi-tour et aligne le rang avant ainsi que le rang arrière [...] 1, record 1, French, - aligner%20un%20rang
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aligner un rang : expression habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - aligner%20un%20rang
Record 1, Key term(s)
- aligner les rangs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Training
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Basic Officer Training Program 1, record 2, English, Basic%20Officer%20Training%20Program
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
During the Basic Officer Training Program you will learn about the regulations and rank structure of the Canadian Forces, leadership techniques, and dress and deportment. You will also participate in extensive physical training and sports programmes. 2, record 2, English, - Basic%20Officer%20Training%20Program
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Basic Officer Training Programme
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'instruction élémentaire des officiers
1, record 2, French, Programme%20d%27instruction%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire%20des%20officiers
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PIEO 2, record 2, French, PIEO
masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au cours du Programme d'instruction élémentaire des officiers, vous apprendrez les règlements et la structure des grades des FC [Forces canadiennes], les techniques de leadership, l'uniforme et la conduite militaire ainsi que les connaissances générales concernant les FC. Vous participerez également à des programmes d'entraînement physique et de sports. 3, record 2, French, - Programme%20d%27instruction%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9mentaire%20des%20officiers
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-12-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dress
1, record 3, English, dress
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All articles of uniforms, rank insignia, function insignia and medals worn by military personnel. Wearing of various orders of dress(ceremonial dress, service dress, combat dress, garrison dress, mess dress, etc.) is codified and regulated. Dress varies also according to weather conditions and the traditions of the various branches of the Armed forces. 1, record 3, English, - dress
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tenue
1, record 3, French, tenue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des effets d'uniforme, des insignes de grade, de fonction et de décoration que portent les militaires. Le port des différentes tenues (de cérémonie, de service, de combat, de garnison, de mess etc.) est codifié et réglementé. Les tenues varient également en fonction des conditions climatiques et des traditions des différentes branches des Forces armées. 1, record 3, French, - tenue
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenue : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - tenue
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Clothing (Military)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- coatee
1, record 4, English, coatee
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 1910 the uniform for full dress formations consisted of black shakos and white crossed belts worn over coatees... Chevrons made of gold bullion lace on black denoted rank on the coatee sleeves. 2, record 4, English, - coatee
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Drummer Uniforms ... These uniforms included regimental fife cases and slings, drum badges for the rear of the shakos, coatees, pattern 1822 swords, and cross belts ... Officer Uniforms ... These uniforms included coatees, swords, accoutrements, shakos, cocked hats, breast plates, and so on. 3, record 4, English, - coatee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Habillement (Militaire)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- veste
1, record 4, French, veste
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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