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MILITARY ALLOWANCE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Finances
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- forfeiture
1, record 1, English, forfeiture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The deprivation of the pay and allowances of an officer or non-commissioned member for any specific day or days, except allowances set out in CBI [Compensation and Benefits Instructions] Chapter 10(Military Foreign Service Instructions), isolation allowance under CBI Chapter 11(Isolated Post Instructions) and any other special allowance that is authorized from time to time if issued at a rate that recognizes that the dependants of the officer or non-commissioned member are located in the allowance area. 2, record 1, English, - forfeiture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Finances militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- suppression
1, record 1, French, suppression
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Privation imposée à un officier ou militaire du rang de sa solde et de ses indemnités, pendant un nombre de jours déterminés, à l'exception des indemnités prévues au chapitre 10 (Directives sur le service militaire à l'étranger) des DRAS [Directives sur la rémunération et les avantages sociaux applicables aux Forces canadiennes], de l'indemnité d'isolement prévue au chapitre 11 (Directives sur les postes isolés) des DRAS et de toute autre indemnité spéciale autorisée à l'occasion, lorsque l'indemnité en question est versée selon un taux qui est justifié par le fait que les personnes à charge de l'officier ou du militaire du rang habitent le poste visé par cette indemnité. 2, record 1, French, - suppression
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Finances
- Employment Benefits
- Food Services (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- extra calories increment allowance
1, record 2, English, extra%20calories%20increment%20allowance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [extra calories increment allowance] provides for extra nourishment [and] is given in the following specific situations, within the maximum increment allowance as follows : a) 15% of the BFC [basic food cost] when required and authorized by the CO [commanding officer] or Client :(1) during the deployment of operational units, with the exception of naval vessels, and during training exercises involving arduous conditions or high physical demands;(2) for Reserve Force summer camps;(3) for Royal Canadian Air, Army or Sea Cadets engaged in training activities and summer camps;(4) for officer cadets at [the] RMC [Royal Military College] during the academic year only; and(5) for personnel undergoing recruit training [or] basic officer training; and b) 6% of the BFC [basic food cost], for the "at sea allowance"... ] 2, record 2, English, - extra%20calories%20increment%20allowance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Finances militaires
- Avantages sociaux
- Alimentation (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- allocation de supplément de calories
1, record 2, French, allocation%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20calories
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- allocation pour suppléments de calories 2, record 2, French, allocation%20pour%20suppl%C3%A9ments%20de%20calories
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
- allocation pour calories supplémentaires 3, record 2, French, allocation%20pour%20calories%20suppl%C3%A9mentaires
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allocation [de supplément] de calories permet de fournir des aliments supplémentaires [et elle] est accordée dans des situations bien précises, conformément aux allocations supplémentaires maximales suivantes [: a)] 15 p. 100 du CBV [coût de base des vivres], lorsque demandé[e] et autorisé[e] par le commandant ou le client [:] (1) au cours du déploiement d'unités opérationnelles, à l'exception des navires[,] et d'exercices d'entraînement [...] lorsque les conditions sont difficiles ou que les exigences sont grandes sur le plan physique; (2) pour les camps d'été de la Réserve; (3) pour les cadets de l'Air, de l'Armée ou de la Marine lors des activités d'instruction et des camps d'été; (4) pour les élèves-officiers du CMR [Collège militaire royal] au cours de l'année universitaire seulement; (5) pour le personnel qui suit le cours d'instruction des recrues [ou] le cours [d'instruction] de base des officiers [et b)] 6 p. 100 du CBV [coût de base des vivres], pour l'«allocation [de] service en mer»] 2, record 2, French, - allocation%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20calories
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas présent, il s'agit bel et bien d'une allocation au sens d'une chose allouée pour un emploi déterminé (généralement une somme d'argent) et non d'une indemnité. Les dictionnaires établissent une distinction entre ces deux termes qui, de plus, sont habituellement suivis des prépositions «de» ou «d'» quand une allocation ou une indemnité donnée est énoncée. 1, record 2, French, - allocation%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20calories
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette allocation est versée non pas au militaire mais bien à son unité. Renseignement confirmé par le Directeur - Services d'alimentation. 1, record 2, French, - allocation%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20de%20calories
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Finances
- Employment Benefits
- Food Services (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- deployed operations allowance
1, record 3, English, deployed%20operations%20allowance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The deployed operation[ s] allowance... applies to a deployed contingency operation where a 16/7 to a 24/7 operational posture is required to conduct military activities in camp and in the area of operation. 2, record 3, English, - deployed%20operations%20allowance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The [deployed operations allowance] represents 20% of the BFC [basic food cost] specified for the theatre Task Force and must provide for food and beverage items according to the [workplace refreshment entitlement table] and the [night snack food entitlement table]. 2, record 3, English, - deployed%20operations%20allowance
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The word "operations" is indeed plural in this context according to the Director Food Services. 3, record 3, English, - deployed%20operations%20allowance
Record 3, Key term(s)
- deployed operation allowance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Finances militaires
- Avantages sociaux
- Alimentation (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- allocation d'opérations de déploiement
1, record 3, French, allocation%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20d%C3%A9ploiement
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- allocation pour opérations de déploiement 2, record 3, French, allocation%20pour%20op%C3%A9rations%20de%20d%C3%A9ploiement
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'allocation [d'opérations] de déploiement [...] s'applique à une opération de contingence déployée, où un état de préparation opérationnel allant de 16 à 24 heures, 7 jours sur 7, est requis pour le déroulement des activités militaires dans les camps et dans la zone d'opération. 3, record 3, French, - allocation%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20d%C3%A9ploiement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'allocation [d'opérations] de déploiement représente 20 p. 100 du CBV [coût de base des vivres] qui a été établi pour la force opérationnelle en milieu de théâtre; elle sert à offrir les aliments et les boissons conformément au tableau des rafraîchissements admissibles en milieu de travail et au tableau des aliments admissibles [à la] collation du soir. 4, record 3, French, - allocation%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20d%C3%A9ploiement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le mot «opérations» est bel et bien au pluriel dans ce contexte. De plus, cette allocation est versée non pas au militaire mais bien à son unité. Renseignements confirmés par le Directeur - Services d'alimentation. 1, record 3, French, - allocation%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20d%C3%A9ploiement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Dans le cas présent, il s'agit bel et bien d'une allocation au sens d'une chose allouée pour un emploi déterminé (généralement une somme d'argent) et non d'une indemnité. Les dictionnaires établissent une distinction entre ces deux termes qui, de plus, sont habituellement suivis des prépositions «de» ou «d'» quand une allocation ou une indemnité donnée est énoncée. 1, record 3, French, - allocation%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20d%C3%A9ploiement
Record 3, Key term(s)
- allocation d'opération de déploiement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-05-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- reverse dipping 1, record 4, English, reverse%20dipping
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- reverse double-dipping 1, record 4, English, reverse%20double%2Ddipping
- reverse doubledipping 1, record 4, English, reverse%20doubledipping
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For members of Parliament, accepting parliamentary pay while collecting pensions from previous public service. 1, record 4, English, - reverse%20dipping
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For those unfamiliar with these terms, a double dip occurs when a former MP, who is receiving a political pension, accepts a second paycheque from the public purse for a government job. Double-dipping is to be forbidden under reforms to the MPs’ pension plan announced in February by Treasury Board president Art Eggleton. But the reverse dip wasn’t mentioned in those reforms. This dip is more insidious because it's largely hidden. It occurs when sitting MPs accept parliamentary pay($64, 400 in salary, plus a $21, 300 tax-free allowance) and also quietly collect pensions from previous public service. The pensions may derive from a stint as a provincial MLA, or jobs in the public service or the military. 2, record 4, English, - reverse%20dipping
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cumul de traitement et de pension
1, record 4, French, cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cumul d'avantages 2, record 4, French, cumul%20d%27avantages
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de la même notion que le "double-dipping" mais dans ce cas, la situation est inversée. 1, record 4, French, - cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-05-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- reverse dip 1, record 5, English, reverse%20dip
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a situation allowing members of Parliament to benefit from reverse double-dipping. 2, record 5, English, - reverse%20dip
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For those unfamiliar with these terms, a double dip occurs when a former MP, who is receiving a political pension, accepts a second paycheque from the public purse for a government job. Double-dipping is to be forbidden under reforms to the MPs’ pension plan announced in February by Treasury Board president Art Eggleton. But the reverse dip wasn’t mentioned in those reforms. This dip is more insidious because it's largely hidden. It occurs when sitting MPs accept parliamentary pay($64, 400 in salary, plus a $21, 300 tax-free allowance) and also quietly collect pensions from previous public service. The pensions may derive from a stint as a provincial MLA, or jobs in the public service or the military. 1, record 5, English, - reverse%20dip
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cumul de traitement et de pension
1, record 5, French, cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cumul d'avantages 2, record 5, French, cumul%20d%27avantages
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de la même notion que le "double-dip" mais dans ce cas, la situation est inversée. 1, record 5, French, - cumul%20de%20traitement%20et%20de%20pension
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-01-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Foreign Duty Allowance Regulations
1, record 6, English, Foreign%20Duty%20Allowance%20Regulations
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Members of the Canadians Forces serving outside Canada come under the provisions of the Military Foreign Service Regulations and the Foreign Duty Allowance Regulations which are administered by the Department of National Defence. 1, record 6, English, - Foreign%20Duty%20Allowance%20Regulations
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur l'indemnité de service à l'étranger
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les militaires en service à l'extérieur du Canada sont assujettis aux Règlements sur le service militaire à l'étranger et au Règlement sur l'indemnité de service à l'étranger. 1, record 6, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Termes tirés du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor - Rémunération. 2, record 6, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20l%27indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tranger
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-09-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Public Service
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- military foreign service allowance
1, record 7, English, military%20foreign%20service%20allowance
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Various allowances for members of the military and their dependants posted outside Canada. 1, record 7, English, - military%20foreign%20service%20allowance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military foreign service allowance : term officially approved by Treasury Board Secretariat. 2, record 7, English, - military%20foreign%20service%20allowance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Fonction publique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- indemnité de service extérieur militaire
1, record 7, French, indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Diverses indemnités versées aux militaires et aux personnes à leur charge en cas d'affectation à l'étranger. 1, record 7, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20militaire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indemnité de service extérieur militaire : terme et définition uniformisés par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 7, French, - indemnit%C3%A9%20de%20service%20ext%C3%A9rieur%20militaire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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