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FORCE PROTECTION PERSONNEL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-06-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Infantry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- medium-range sniper weapon
1, record 1, English, medium%2Drange%20sniper%20weapon
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MRSW 2, record 1, English, MRSW
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- medium range sniper weapon 3, record 1, English, medium%20range%20sniper%20weapon
correct
- MRSW 4, record 1, English, MRSW
correct
- MRSW 4, record 1, English, MRSW
- medium-range sniper rifle 5, record 1, English, medium%2Drange%20sniper%20rifle
correct
- medium range sniper rifle 6, record 1, English, medium%20range%20sniper%20rifle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A medium-range sniper weapon is required in order to improve the operational effectiveness and the survival(force protection) of sniper personnel. 1, record 1, English, - medium%2Drange%20sniper%20weapon
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Infanterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusil de tireur d'élite à moyenne portée
1, record 1, French, fusil%20de%20tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20port%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FTEMP 2, record 1, French, FTEMP
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fusil de tireur d'élite de moyenne portée 3, record 1, French, fusil%20de%20tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite%20de%20moyenne%20port%C3%A9e
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un fusil de tireur d'élite de moyenne portée est requis pour améliorer l'efficacité opérationnelle et la survie (protection de la force) des tireurs d’élite. 3, record 1, French, - fusil%20de%20tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite%20%C3%A0%20moyenne%20port%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
- Helicopters (Military)
- Special Forces (Military)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- special operations forces and support helicopter landing zone
1, record 2, English, special%20operations%20forces%20and%20support%20helicopter%20landing%20zone
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Special operations forces and support helicopter landing zones are generally covert. FP [force protection] is achieved by employing use of terrain and CCD [camouflage, concealment and deception] procedures. The FP presence must be balanced with the need to preserve operational secrecy. FP will normally be provided by the SOF [special operations force] units that are being supported. In the event of ground attack, the task of FP will be to warn landing zone personnel and to delay the attackers until the helicopters are able to depart. 1, record 2, English, - special%20operations%20forces%20and%20support%20helicopter%20landing%20zone
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- zone de poser pour les forces d’opérations spéciales et les hélicoptères de soutien
1, record 2, French, zone%20de%20poser%20pour%20les%20forces%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20et%20les%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res%20de%20soutien
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] zones de poser pour les forces d’opérations spéciales et les hélicoptères de soutien [...] sont en général secrètes. On effectue la PF [protection des forces] en faisant appel aux caractéristiques du terrain et aux procédures CCD [camouflage, dissimulation et déception]. La PF doit être équilibrée avec la nécessité de préserver le secret de l’opération. La PF est normalement assurée par les unités de la FOS [force d'opérations spéciales] qui sont appuyées. En cas d’attaque au sol, la PF a pour tâche d’alerter le personnel de la zone de poser et de retarder les attaquants jusqu’à ce que les hélicoptères puissent quitter. 1, record 2, French, - zone%20de%20poser%20pour%20les%20forces%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20et%20les%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res%20de%20soutien
Record 2, Key term(s)
- zone de poser d'une force d’opérations spéciales et des hélicoptères de soutien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- force-protection engineering
1, record 3, English, force%2Dprotection%20engineering
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The discipline that addresses the requirement to enhance or to develop new force protection capabilities in key areas including, but not limited to, physical protection, hardening, dispersal, camouflage, concealment, fire protection, and the removal of hazards such as mines and other unexploded explosive ordnance. 1, record 3, English, - force%2Dprotection%20engineering
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Force protection engineering is organized in a framework of doctrine, organizations and processes, skilled personnel, specialized equipment, research and development, and equipment procurement programs. 1, record 3, English, - force%2Dprotection%20engineering
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force-protection engineering: term and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 3, English, - force%2Dprotection%20engineering
Record 3, Key term(s)
- force protection engineering
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- génie de la protection des forces
1, record 3, French, g%C3%A9nie%20de%20la%20protection%20des%20forces
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
Discipline qui traite de la nécessité d’améliorer ou de développer de nouvelles capacités de protection des forces dans des secteurs clés comme, entre autres, la protection physique, le durcissement des installations, la dispersion des ressources, le camouflage, la dissimulation, la protection contre les incendies et la neutralisation de dangers comme les mines et autres explosifs et munitions non éclatés. 1, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20de%20la%20protection%20des%20forces
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le génie de la protection des forces englobe toute une gamme de disciplines du génie organisées dans un cadre intégrant la doctrine, des organisations et des processus, du personnel qualifié, de l’équipement spécialisé, de la recherche et du développement, et des programmes d’acquisition d’équipement. 1, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20de%20la%20protection%20des%20forces
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
génie de la protection des forces : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 3, French, - g%C3%A9nie%20de%20la%20protection%20des%20forces
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Fire Safety
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Policy on Fire Protection, Investigation and Reporting
1, record 4, English, Policy%20on%20Fire%20Protection%2C%20Investigation%20and%20Reporting
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The policy on fire protection, investigations and reporting includes the mandatory provisions for fire investigations and reporting of fires. The provisions describe the roles and responsibilities of departments for investigating and reporting fires involving government property and include reference to fire safety standards in force under the purview of the Treasury Board's personnel policies on occupational safety and health. The provisions are not intended to conflict with provincial or other legislation. 1, record 4, English, - Policy%20on%20Fire%20Protection%2C%20Investigation%20and%20Reporting
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sécurité incendie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Politique sur la protection contre les incendies, enquêtes et rapports
1, record 4, French, Politique%20sur%20la%20protection%20contre%20les%20incendies%2C%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20et%20rapports
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La politique relative à la protection contre les incendies, ainsi qu'aux enquêtes et aux rapports connexes, comprend des dispositions impératives pour les enquêtes et les rapports sur les incendies. Ces dispositions décrivent le rôle et la responsabilité des ministères en matière d'enquêtes et de rapports sur l'endommagement par le feu des biens de l'État. Par ailleurs, ces dispositions font référence aux normes de protection contre les incendies qui sont en vigueur dans le cadre des politiques du Conseil du Trésor relatives à la santé et à la sécurité du personnel au travail. Il s'agit de dispositions non contraignantes pour les lois provinciales ou autres. 1, record 4, French, - Politique%20sur%20la%20protection%20contre%20les%20incendies%2C%20enqu%C3%AAtes%20et%20rapports
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- UN Protection Force
1, record 5, English, UN%20Protection%20Force
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canada is also deploying a large number of troops to Croatia as part of the UN Protection Force established in Yugoslavia(1, 150 personnel). 1, record 5, English, - UN%20Protection%20Force
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Force de protection de l'ONU
1, record 5, French, Force%20de%20protection%20de%20l%27ONU
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Canada a également déployé un grand nombre de soldats en Croatie dans le cadre de la Force de protection de l'ONU en Yougoslavie (1 150 membres). 1, record 5, French, - Force%20de%20protection%20de%20l%27ONU
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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