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MATERIAL COMMAND [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-06-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Environment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Assistant A4 Construction Engineering Environment and Hazardous Material
1, record 1, English, Assistant%20A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- AA4 CE Env and HAZMAT 1, record 1, English, AA4%20CE%20Env%20and%20HAZMAT
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 1, English, - Assistant%20A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Assistant A4 Construction Engineering Environment and Hazardous Material; AA4 CE Env and HAZMAT : title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 1, English, - Assistant%20A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Environnement
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- A4 Génie construction adjoint - Environnement et matières dangereuses
1, record 1, French, A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20adjoint%20%2D%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- A4 GCA Env et HAZMAT 1, record 1, French, A4%20GCA%20Env%20et%20HAZMAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 1, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20adjoint%20%2D%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A4 Génie construction adjoint - Environnement et matières dangereuses; A4 GCA Env et HAZMAT : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 1, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20adjoint%20%2D%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- A4 Construction Engineering Environment and Hazardous Material
1, record 2, English, A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- A4 CE Env & HAZMAT 1, record 2, English, A4%20CE%20Env%20%26%20HAZMAT
correct
- A4 Airfield Engineering Environment and Hazardous Material 1, record 2, English, A4%20Airfield%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
former designation, correct
- A4 AE Env and Hazmat 1, record 2, English, A4%20AE%20Env%20and%20Hazmat
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 2, English, - A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A4 Construction Engineering Environment and Hazardous Material; A4 CE Env & HAZMAT : title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, English, - A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A4 Airfield Engineering was changed to A4 Construction Engineering for all Air Command position titles on January 1, 2008. 2, record 2, English, - A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Environment%20and%20Hazardous%20Material
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- A4 Génie construction – Environnement et matières dangereuses
1, record 2, French, A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- A4 GC Env & HAZMAT 1, record 2, French, A4%20GC%20Env%20%26%20HAZMAT
correct
- A4 Génie de l'air – Environnement et matières dangereuses 1, record 2, French, A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20de%20l%27air%20%26ndash%3B%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- A4 GA Env & Hazmat 1, record 2, French, A4%20GA%20Env%20%26%20Hazmat
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 2, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A4 Génie construction – Environnement et matières dangereuses; A4 GC Env & HAZMAT : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Depuis le 1er janvier 2008, les titres de postes du Commandement aérien commençant par A4 Génie de l'air ont été remplacés par A4 Génie construction. 2, record 2, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Environnement%20et%20mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record 2, Key term(s)
- A4 Génie construction Environnement et matières dangereuses
- A4 Génie de l'air Environnement et matières dangereuses
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Air Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- A4 Construction Engineering Hazardous Material
1, record 3, English, A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Hazardous%20Material
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- A4 CE HAZMAT 1, record 3, English, A4%20CE%20HAZMAT
correct
- A4 Airfield Engineering Hazardous Material 1, record 3, English, A4%20Airfield%20Engineering%20Hazardous%20Material
former designation, correct
- A4 AE Hazmat 1, record 3, English, A4%20AE%20Hazmat
former designation, correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 3, English, - A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Hazardous%20Material
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A4 Construction Engineering Hazardous Material; A4 CE HAZMAT : title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 3, English, - A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Hazardous%20Material
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A4 Airfield Engineering was changed to A4 Construction Engineering for all Air Command position titles on January 1, 2008. 2, record 3, English, - A4%20Construction%20Engineering%20Hazardous%20Material
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Forces aériennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- A4 Génie construction – Matières dangereuses
1, record 3, French, A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- A4 GC HAZMAT 1, record 3, French, A4%20GC%20HAZMAT
correct, masculine noun
- A4 Génie de l'air – Matières dangereuses 1, record 3, French, A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20de%20l%27air%20%26ndash%3B%20Mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- A4 GA Hazmat 1, record 3, French, A4%20GA%20Hazmat
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 3, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A4 Génie construction – Matières dangereuses; A4 GC HAZMAT : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 3, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Depuis le 1er janvier 2008, les titres de postes du Commandement aérien commençant par A4 Génie de l'air ont été remplacés par A4 Génie construction. 2, record 3, French, - A4%20G%C3%A9nie%20construction%20%26ndash%3B%20Mati%C3%A8res%20dangereuses
Record 3, Key term(s)
- A4 Génie construction Matières dangereuses
- A4 Génie de l'air Matières dangereuses
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Political Science (General)
- Labour and Employment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- power
1, record 4, English, power
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In political usage : one's capacity, in time and space, to command obedience of other persons with or without their consent, and to determine the allocation of material things. 2, record 4, English, - power
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
- Travail et emploi
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir
1, record 4, French, pouvoir
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité à la fois légale et réelle d'intervenir sur le cours des événements au sein d'un groupe déterminé. 2, record 4, French, - pouvoir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
- Trabajo y empleo
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- poder
1, record 4, Spanish, poder
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-06-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Material Control Officer
1, record 5, English, Material%20Control%20Officer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MCO 1, record 5, English, MCO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Material Control Officer; MCO : English title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence(Air Command, Winnipeg). 1, record 5, English, - Material%20Control%20Officer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Officier - Contrôle du matériel
1, record 5, French, Officier%20%2D%20Contr%C3%B4le%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OCM 1, record 5, French, OCM
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Officier - Contrôle du matériel; OCM : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 1, record 5, French, - Officier%20%2D%20Contr%C3%B4le%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- oral skills
1, record 6, English, oral%20skills
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ability to speak well. More specifically, ability to articulate ones knowledge and understanding, use language creatively, use and present material effectively in spoken form, whether in one's own language or a foreign language; in the latter case, to display a command of structure, appropriate pronunciation, use of register, and range of vocabulary. 1, record 6, English, - oral%20skills
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- habiletés d'expression verbale
1, record 6, French, habilet%C3%A9s%20d%27expression%20verbale
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Communication. Transmission (Se faire comprendre). Habiletés d'expression verbale requises pour donner de la formation à des publics cibles très hétérogènes, composés aussi bien de personnes ayant peu ou pas d'expérience avec les ordinateurs et les systèmes que de spécialistes. Il est nécessaire de résumer des concepts et des notions techniques complexes et de les exposer en termes simples à l'intention d'une clientèle de profanes sans pour autant cesser de capter l'intérêt de ceux qui possèdent un meilleur bagage de connaissances techniques. Il faut souvent reformuler les explications lorsque la cliente ou le client ne comprend pas immédiatement. 1, record 6, French, - habilet%C3%A9s%20d%27expression%20verbale
Record 6, Key term(s)
- habiletés d'expression orale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- destrezas orales
1, record 6, Spanish, destrezas%20orales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- habilidades verbales 1, record 6, Spanish, habilidades%20verbales
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Materiel Management
- Air Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- A4 Contingency Capability Centre Equipment and Material Management
1, record 7, English, A4%20Contingency%20Capability%20Centre%20Equipment%20and%20Material%20Management
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- A4 CCC EMM 1, record 7, English, A4%20CCC%20EMM
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 Cdn Air Div/CANR HQ [1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters] position titles were established based on their area of responsibility. 2, record 7, English, - A4%20Contingency%20Capability%20Centre%20Equipment%20and%20Material%20Management
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 7, English, - A4%20Contingency%20Capability%20Centre%20Equipment%20and%20Material%20Management
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A4 Contingency Capability Centre Equipment and Material Management; A4 CCC EMM : title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, English, - A4%20Contingency%20Capability%20Centre%20Equipment%20and%20Material%20Management
Record 7, Key term(s)
- A4 Contingency Capability Center Equipment and Material Management
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Forces aériennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- A4 Gestion du matériel et de l'équipement - Centre de gestion de l'élément de contingence
1, record 7, French, A4%20Gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20%2D%20Centre%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20contingence
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- A4 GME CGEC 1, record 7, French, A4%20GME%20CGEC
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les titres de postes du QG 1 DAC/RC NORAD [Quartier général de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada/Région canadienne du NORAD] ont été établis en fonction de leur domaine de responsabilité. 2, record 7, French, - A4%20Gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20%2D%20Centre%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20contingence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 7, French, - A4%20Gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20%2D%20Centre%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20contingence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A4 Gestion du matériel et de l'équipement - Centre de gestion de l'élément de contingence; A4 GME CGEC : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, French, - A4%20Gestion%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel%20et%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipement%20%2D%20Centre%20de%20gestion%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20contingence
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-05-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Applications of Automation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Programmable Robotic Shapes Processing System
1, record 8, English, Programmable%20Robotic%20Shapes%20Processing%20System
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PROSHAPS 2, record 8, English, PROSHAPS
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Programmable Robotic Shapes Processing System(PROSHAPS) was demonstrated at Bath Iron Works Corporation in November 1988 by the Naval Sea Systems Command. It was designed and developed to provide increased efficiency, reliability and flexibility in structural shapes manufacturing. To achieve these objectives, PROSHAPS integrates computer systems, material handling equipment, robotics, and adaptive controls for automatic marking and plasma arc cutting of both steel and aluminum piece parts. 1, record 8, English, - Programmable%20Robotic%20Shapes%20Processing%20System
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Automatisation et applications
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Programmable Robotic Shapes Processing System
1, record 8, French, Programmable%20Robotic%20Shapes%20Processing%20System
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- PROSHAPS 2, record 8, French, PROSHAPS
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-10-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Material Distribution Centre
1, record 9, English, Material%20Distribution%20Centre
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- MDC 2, record 9, English, MDC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Material Distribution Centre; MDC : title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence(Air Command, Winnipeg). 3, record 9, English, - Material%20Distribution%20Centre
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre de distribution du matériel
1, record 9, French, Centre%20de%20distribution%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CDM 1, record 9, French, CDM
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre de distribution du matériel; CDM: titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 9, French, - Centre%20de%20distribution%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-01-05
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Naval Equipment Maintenance
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- ship modification
1, record 10, English, ship%20modification
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- SHIPMOD 1, record 10, English, SHIPMOD
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A SHIPALT for which the authority and responsibility for processing and implementing are delegated to the Commander Maritime Command in the following context : In the case of a single-ship applicability, can be implemented using less than $10, 000 equipment and material and 300 ship staff or repair facility man-hours, etc. 1, record 10, English, - ship%20modification
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ship modification and SHIPMOD: Terminology officially approved by the Naval Terminology Standardization Committee. 2, record 10, English, - ship%20modification
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Maintenance du matériel naval
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- modification mineure
1, record 10, French, modification%20mineure
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- modification SHIPMOD 2, record 10, French, modification%20SHIPMOD
correct, feminine noun
- SHIPMOD 2, record 10, French, SHIPMOD
correct
- SHIPMOD 2, record 10, French, SHIPMOD
- modification mineure de navire 3, record 10, French, modification%20mineure%20de%20navire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Il s'agit d'une SHIPALT dont la responsabilité, eu égard au traitement et à la mise en application, a été déléguée au chef du Commandement maritime, compte tenu des critères ci-après: Cas d'un seul navire - la mise en application de la modification nécessite moins de 10 000,00 $ en matériel et moins de 300 heures-personnes (équipage ou unité de radoub), etc. 2, record 10, French, - modification%20mineure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
modification mineure de navire et SHIPMOD : Terminologie adoptée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 3, record 10, French, - modification%20mineure
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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