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FUNCTIONAL FORCE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- component command
1, record 1, English, component%20command
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CC 2, record 1, English, CC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A functional component command or environmental component command responsible for the planning and conduct of a maritime, land, air, special or other operation as part of a joint force. 1, record 1, English, - component%20command
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
component command; CC: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - component%20command
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Interarmées
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- commandement de composante
1, record 1, French, commandement%20de%20composante
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Commandement de composante fonctionnelle ou commandement de composante d'armée chargé de la planification et de la conduite d'une opération maritime, terrestre, aérienne, spéciale ou autre au sein d'une force interarmées. 1, record 1, French, - commandement%20de%20composante
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandement de composante : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - commandement%20de%20composante
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-02-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Military Training
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- FORCE evaluation
1, record 2, English, FORCE%20evaluation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- FORCE test 2, record 2, English, FORCE%20test
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The FORCE evaluation marked a fundamental turn in how the CAF [Canadian Armed Forces] tackles fitness testing by focusing on operational and functional tasks and making it one common performance standard regardless of age, gender, rank or occupation. 3, record 2, English, - FORCE%20evaluation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FORCE: Fitness for Operational Requirements of Canadian Armed Forces Employment. 4, record 2, English, - FORCE%20evaluation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- évaluation FORCE
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9valuation%20FORCE
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- test FORCE 2, record 2, French, test%20FORCE
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’évaluation FORCE n’est pas une évaluation de la condition physique; elle reflète la norme minimale physique relative à l’emploi des FAC [Forces armées canadiennes] pour les tâches communes liées à la défense et à la sécurité, en conformité avec le principe de l’universalité du service. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20FORCE
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FORCE : Forme opérationnelle requise dans le cadre de l’emploi. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20FORCE
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- functional concept
1, record 3, English, functional%20concept
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In concept development, a concept that describes how a commander may perform a military function or conduct a type of operation. 1, record 3, English, - functional%20concept
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A functional concept describes the necessary effects and identifies the possible capabilities to achieve the end state, focusing on a specific function. 1, record 3, English, - functional%20concept
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
functional concept : designation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel. 2, record 3, English, - functional%20concept
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- concept fonctionnel
1, record 3, French, concept%20fonctionnel
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte du développement de concepts, concept décrivant la manière dont un commandant peut exercer une fonction militaire ou mener un type d'opération. 1, record 3, French, - concept%20fonctionnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un concept fonctionnel décrit les effets nécessaires et indique les capacités possibles pour atteindre l'état final en se concentrant sur une fonction en particulier. 1, record 3, French, - concept%20fonctionnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
concept fonctionnel : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne. 2, record 3, French, - concept%20fonctionnel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- battle damage assessment
1, record 4, English, battle%20damage%20assessment
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BDA 2, record 4, English, BDA
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An estimate of damage resulting from the application of lethal or non-lethal force and comprising physical, functional and target system assessment. 3, record 4, English, - battle%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battle damage assessment; BDA: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel in 2001 and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board in 2012; designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel in 2017. 4, record 4, English, - battle%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
battle damage assessment; BDA: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 4, English, - battle%20damage%20assessment
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des dommages de combat
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EDC 2, record 4, French, EDC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- BDA 3, record 4, French, BDA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation des dommages découlant de l’application d’une force létale ou non létale qui comprend l’évaluation des dommages physiques, l’évaluation de la fonctionnalité et l’évaluation du système de cibles. 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation des dommages de combat; EDC; BDA : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées en 2017. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
évaluation des dommages de combat; BDA : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense en 2012. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
évaluation des dommages de combat; EDC : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre en 2001. 5, record 4, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- flight functional
1, record 5, English, flight%20functional
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airborne check of a specific non-critical aircraft system or subsystem. 1, record 5, English, - flight%20functional
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A flight functional is not a maintenance test flight, as the item has been proven airworthy via ground test or verification. It is not intended to confirm proper function of a non-critical item while airborne. 1, record 5, English, - flight%20functional
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
flight functional : term and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel(Trenton). 2, record 5, English, - flight%20functional
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- essai fonctionnel en vol
1, record 5, French, essai%20fonctionnel%20en%20vol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vérification en vol d'un système ou d'un sous-système aéronautique particulier qui n'est pas essentiel au vol. 1, record 5, French, - essai%20fonctionnel%20en%20vol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un essai fonctionnel en vol n'est pas un vol d'essai de maintenance, car l'état de navigabilité de l'élément en question a été confirmé au moyen d'essais ou de vérifications au sol. L'objectif est de confirmer le bon fonctionnement de systèmes non essentiels en cours de vol. 1, record 5, French, - essai%20fonctionnel%20en%20vol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essai fonctionnel en vol : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 5, French, - essai%20fonctionnel%20en%20vol
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-11-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- operational aerospace doctrine
1, record 6, English, operational%20aerospace%20doctrine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Operational aerospace doctrine applies the principles of strategic doctrine to aerospace operations to describe the organization of aerospace forces and guide their employment in the context of broad functional areas, distinct objectives, force capabilities, and operational environments. 1, record 6, English, - operational%20aerospace%20doctrine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operational aerospace doctrine is the focus for developing the missions and tasks that must be executed through aerospace operations. 1, record 6, English, - operational%20aerospace%20doctrine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- doctrine aérospatiale opérationnelle
1, record 6, French, doctrine%20a%C3%A9rospatiale%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La doctrine aérospatiale opérationnelle applique les principes de la doctrine stratégique aux opérations aérospatiales afin de décrire l’organisation de ces forces et d’encadrer leur emploi dans un contexte de grands secteurs fonctionnels, d’objectifs précis, de capacités des forces et d’environnements opérationnels. 1, record 6, French, - doctrine%20a%C3%A9rospatiale%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La doctrine aérospatiale opérationnelle] est au cœur de l’élaboration de tâches et de missions qui devront être exécutées au moyen d’opérations aérospatiales. 1, record 6, French, - doctrine%20a%C3%A9rospatiale%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-07-28
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Military Training
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- functional military skill
1, record 7, English, functional%20military%20skill
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Land Force of the future will maintain a general purpose combat capability. This requires the maintenance of functional military skills associated with modern combat and the ability to integrate these skills effectively. 2, record 7, English, - functional%20military%20skill
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- compétence militaire fonctionnelle
1, record 7, French, comp%C3%A9tence%20militaire%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les forces terrestres de l'avenir conserveront une capacité polyvalente de combat en maintenant les compétences militaires fonctionnelles qui caractérisent la guerre moderne ainsi que la capacité d'intégrer ces compétences de façon efficace. 1, record 7, French, - comp%C3%A9tence%20militaire%20fonctionnelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- general purpose combat capability
1, record 8, English, general%20purpose%20combat%20capability
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Land Force of the future will maintain a general purpose combat capability. This requires the maintenance of functional military skills associated with modern combat and the ability to integrate these skills effectively. 1, record 8, English, - general%20purpose%20combat%20capability
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- capacité polyvalente de combat
1, record 8, French, capacit%C3%A9%20polyvalente%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les forces terrestres de l'avenir conserveront une capacité polyvalente de combat en maintenant les compétences militaires fonctionnelles qui caractérisent la guerre moderne ainsi que la capacité d'intégrer ces compétences de façon efficace. 1, record 8, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20polyvalente%20de%20combat
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-11-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Joint Coordination Board 1, record 9, English, Joint%20Coordination%20Board
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The JCB is the forum used to promulgate C/JFC [Coalition/Joint Force Commander] priorities, intent, and refine targeting guidance to components and functional commanders. 1, record 9, English, - Joint%20Coordination%20Board
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Joint Co-ordination Board
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Interarmées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Conseil de coordination interarmées
1, record 9, French, Conseil%20de%20coordination%20interarm%C3%A9es
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CCI 1, record 9, French, CCI
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plan de défense 900. 1, record 9, French, - Conseil%20de%20coordination%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-09-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- skid rate
1, record 10, English, skid%20rate
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- skidding rate 2, record 10, English, skidding%20rate
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
United States Air Force Manual 51-37, Instrument Flying,... categorizes flight instruments into three functional groups : control, performance, and navigation. In the control category are the parameters of aircraft attitude(i. e., pitch and bank} and engine power or thrust. In the performance category are airspeed, altitude, vertical velocity, heading, turn rate, slip/skid rate, angle of attack, acceleration(G loading), and flight path(velocity vector). 3, record 10, English, - skid%20rate
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
skid: An uncoordinated maneuver which results from too much rudder (or not enough aileron ...) in a turn. Compare to slip... Slip: An uncoordinated maneuver ... which results from too little rudder in a turn. 4, record 10, English, - skid%20rate
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- taux de dérapage
1, record 10, French, taux%20de%20d%C3%A9rapage
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'horizon artificiel [...] sert à indiquer la position d'un avion par rapport à l'horizon terrestre symbolisé par une ligne séparant deux zones de couleurs différentes, l'une indiquant le ciel, l'autre la terre. L'attitude de l'avion est déduite de la position de cette ligne qui fournit des précisions sur le roulis et le tangage. Des marques sur les côtés précisent le degré d'inclinaison de l'avion et une bille située dans la partie inférieure informe le pilote du [taux de dérapage]. 2, record 10, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9rapage
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-05-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Agriculture - General
- Renewable Energy
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- debranning 1, record 11, English, debranning
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The gradual debranning of wheat bran was possible because wheat bran is composed of about eight layers and the physical binding force between these layers is loosened upon absorption of moisture. When different mechanical actions, such as friction and abrasion, are applied to tempered wheat, the "bran" can be sequentially removed(Dexter and Wood, 1996). The fractions, by-products of the debranning process, are rich in dietary fibre(Wood and Mullin, 1996) and may have great potential as functional food ingredients. Wheat bran may reduce the risk of colon cancer and alleviates constipation. [Source : ethanol project-Lkstarwk. en p. 1]. 1, record 11, English, - debranning
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Debranning of wheat provides a starch enriched feedstock for ethanol production. The economics of this process will be greatly improved by utilization of the co-produced bran fractions. These products are novel; although previously commercially available combined in the form of conventional wheat bran, the separated fractions have not been available. The physicochemical and physiological properties of these fractions are not known, but they have significant potential for impact in the growing health food or functional food markets. [Source: ethanol project - Lkstarwk.en p. 1]. 1, record 11, English, - debranning
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Agriculture - Généralités
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- décorticage
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9corticage
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le décorticage graduel du son de blé est possible parce que le son de blé se compose d'environ huit couches et que la force physique qui unit ces couches diminue lorsque le son absorbe de l'eau. En soumettant le blé conditionné à divers traitements mécaniques comme la friction et l'abrasion, on peut en éliminer le «son» par étapes (Dexter et Wood, 1996). Les fractions ainsi obtenues, sous-produits du décorticage, sont riches en fibres alimentaires (Wood et Mullin, 1996) et pourraient avoir beaucoup de potentiel comme ingrédients alimentaires fonctionnels. Le son de blé, qui soulage la constipation, réduirait en outre le risque de cancer du côlon. [Source: projet éthanol - Lkstarwk.fr p. 1] 1, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9corticage
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le décorticage du son donne un produit riche en amidon qui peut servir de matière première pour la production d'éthanol. La rentabilité de ce traitement s'accroîtrait considérablement si les co-produits du décorticage étaient utilisés. Il s'agit de produits nouveaux : on les trouvait auparavant sur le marché, combinés sous la forme classique du son de blé, mais les fractions n'étaient pas vendues séparément. Or, bien que leurs propriétés physico-chimiques et physiologiques nous soient inconnues, ces fractions ont cependant un potentiel considérable pour le marché des aliments santé ou fonctionnels, toujours en expansion. [Source: projet éthanol - Lkstarwk.fr p. 1]. 1, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9corticage
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-01-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- functional strength
1, record 12, English, functional%20strength
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Regular Force personnel posted to established functional positions or military manning overhead for employment less those in Project Management(Vote 1 and Vote 5) and on secondment. 1, record 12, English, - functional%20strength
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- effectifs fonctionnels
1, record 12, French, effectifs%20fonctionnels
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Membres de la Force régulière affectés à des postes fonctionnels établis ou faisant partie des effectifs en dotation surnuméraire, à l'exception du personnel affecté à la gestion de projets (crédits 1 et 5) et en détachement. 1, record 12, French, - effectifs%20fonctionnels
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1988-10-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Regulations and Standards (Mechanics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- non-code installation
1, record 13, English, non%2Dcode%20installation
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Functional refrigerating system installed where there are no local, state, or national refrigeration codes in force. 1, record 13, English, - non%2Dcode%20installation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation et normalisation (Mécanique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- installation non réglementée
1, record 13, French, installation%20non%20r%C3%A9glement%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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