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FULL OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- full operational capability
1, record 1, English, full%20operational%20capability
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FOC 2, record 1, English, FOC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The milestone reached when the ability to employ a capability to the mandated level is achieved. 3, record 1, English, - full%20operational%20capability
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FOC is unique to each capability and is identified in applicable documentation. FOC normally occurs when the required infrastructure, personnel, training and support are fully in place. 3, record 1, English, - full%20operational%20capability
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
full operational capability; FOC : designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board; designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - full%20operational%20capability
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capacité opérationnelle totale
1, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20totale
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- COT 2, record 1, French, COT
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- FOC 3, record 1, French, FOC
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pleine capacité opérationnelle 4, record 1, French, pleine%20capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- FOC 5, record 1, French, FOC
feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- FOC 5, record 1, French, FOC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étape atteinte lorsqu'il devient possible d'utiliser une capacité au niveau prescrit. 6, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20totale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La COT est particulière à chaque capacité et elle est définie dans la documentation pertinente. La COT est normalement atteinte lorsque l'infrastructure, le personnel, l'instruction et les mécanismes de soutien sont tous bien en place. 6, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20totale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capacité opérationnelle totale; COT; FOC : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense; désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 7, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20totale
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
capacité opérationnelle totale; FOC; pleine capacité opérationnelle; FOC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 7, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20totale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- EXPRESS pallet
1, record 2, English, EXPRESS%20pallet
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ExP 2, record 2, English, ExP
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Express Pallet. The ExPS is an unpressurized external equipment which, by means of adapter mechanisms, will support external payloads. Each ExPS will accommodate up to six payloads of up to 225 kg for a total launch of 1, 36 tons. For each one of them it will be supplied power and data. The adapters will be fully compatible with external robotics operations(EVR) and with crew external activities(EVA). The full up ExPS will be compatible with robotics operations for removal from orbiter cargo bay and assembly in the ISS truss. It will be operational for up to 10 years in orbit with the capability to be launched and returned to Earth several times. 3, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20pallet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Pallets, which will be attached at specific locations on the Truss, can be zenith- or nadir- facing, allowing them to carry instruments requiring solar or celestial viewing (zenith) or Earth viewing (nadir). 4, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20pallet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
EXPRESS: Expedite the Processing of Experiments to the Space Station. 5, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20pallet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
EXPRESS pallet; ExP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 5, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20pallet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Individual, standard EXPRESS pallet. 5, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20pallet
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 PHR
EXPRESS pallet adapter payload envelope, adapter plate. 5, record 2, English, - EXPRESS%20pallet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- palette EXPRESS
1, record 2, French, palette%20EXPRESS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ExP 2, record 2, French, ExP
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une palette Express transporte des équipements extérieurs alors qu'une palette Spacelab (SLP) transporte le SPDM («Canada Hand») et des réservoirs (ATA et HP Gas). 3, record 2, French, - palette%20EXPRESS
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
palette EXPRESS; ExP : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 4, record 2, French, - palette%20EXPRESS
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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