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MILITARY CAPACITY [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Economics
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- military-industrial capacity
1, record 1, English, military%2Dindustrial%20capacity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- military industrial capacity 2, record 1, English, military%20industrial%20capacity
correct
- military industrial capability 3, record 1, English, military%20industrial%20capability
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The country] will continue to strengthen its own military industrial capacity. This approach will boost [its] economic growth and strengthen [its] economy by sourcing from [its] suppliers, where doing so procures the capabilities [the] military needs on time and on budget. 2, record 1, English, - military%2Dindustrial%20capacity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Économique
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capacité militaro-industrielle
1, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20militaro%2Dindustrielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- capacité militaire industrielle 2, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20militaire%20industrielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-01-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hard security
1, record 2, English, hard%20security
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The salient features of hard security are : it responds to security threats that are primarily external, inter-state security ones; it involves a substantial ability either to respond with a credible threat or the actual use of military force; the response capacity is structured geographically; and, the concept of security involved is depth-based. 2, record 2, English, - hard%20security
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sécurité dure
1, record 2, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20dure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sécurité au sens classique des dangers militaires et des tensions entre États. 2, record 2, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20dure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-11-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- joint command centre
1, record 3, English, joint%20command%20centre
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- JCC 2, record 3, English, JCC
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In recognition of the fact that the security threat posed by AQIM [Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb] in the Sahel is beyond the capacity of individual states to handle, joint counterterrorism efforts were initiated by the affected Sahel states. For instance, the leaders of Algeria, Niger, Mali, and Mauritania agreed... to work in the setting up of a joint command centre for security, intelligence sharing, and military coordination... 3, record 3, English, - joint%20command%20centre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint command centre; JCC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 3, English, - joint%20command%20centre
Record 3, Key term(s)
- joint command center
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Interarmées
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- centre de commandement interarmées
1, record 3, French, centre%20de%20commandement%20interarm%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CCI 2, record 3, French, CCI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de commandement interarmées; CCI : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 3, French, - centre%20de%20commandement%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-05-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- soft security
1, record 4, English, soft%20security
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The key features of soft security... are : it responds to primarily internal or trans-border threats that are not characterized as constitutive elements of inter-state relations; the main method in ensuring soft security is not the use of military force but the efficient internal management of society with a pronounced conflict-preventive dimension; the response capacity regarding security threats is not geographic but policy-priority based; the concept of security involved here is width-based. 2, record 4, English, - soft%20security
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sécurité douce
1, record 4, French, s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20douce
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Notion s'appliquant aux menaces de type non militaire, d'ordre économique, politique au sens large, écologique et technologique ou à des risques aussi divers que les flux de réfugiés, le traitement des minorités ou les trafics mafieux. 2, record 4, French, - s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20douce
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-03-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- activate
1, record 5, English, activate
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In military administration, to make active by official order a previously established military organization so that it can function in its assigned capacity. 1, record 5, English, - activate
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
activate: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - activate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- activer
1, record 5, French, activer
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En administration militaire, mettre en activité, par un ordre officiel, un organisme militaire constitué préalablement afin de lui permettre d'exercer les fonctions pour lesquelles il a été créé. 1, record 5, French, - activer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
activer : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - activer
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración militar
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- activar
1, record 5, Spanish, activar
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poner en servicio activo, por orden oficial, un puesto, unidad, campamento, base o actividad en una playa, que han sido constituidos previamente y designados por un nombre, un número, o por ambos, de forma que estén dispuestos para llevar a cabo las funciones para las que fueron creados. 1, record 5, Spanish, - activar
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-10-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Signals Intelligence Operations Centre
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Signals%20Intelligence%20Operations%20Centre
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CFSOC 2, record 6, English, CFSOC
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Forces SIGINT Operations Centre 3, record 6, English, Canadian%20Forces%20SIGINT%20Operations%20Centre
correct
- CFSOC 4, record 6, English, CFSOC
correct
- CFSOC 4, record 6, English, CFSOC
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : To operate and maintain signals intelligence collection and geolocation facilities in support of the national cryptologic programme and military operations; to operate and maintain radio frequency direction finding facilities in support of search and rescue and other programs; to maintain a capacity for the timely deployment of SIGINT forces and capabilities, in support of CF operational requirements. 5, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Signals%20Intelligence%20Operations%20Centre
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Forces Signals Intelligence Operations Centre; Canadian Forces SIGINT Operations Centre; CFSOC: titles and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Signals%20Intelligence%20Operations%20Centre
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Canadian Forces SIGINT Operations Center
- Canadian Forces Signals Intelligence Operations Center
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'opérations du renseignement sur les transmissions des Forces canadiennes
1, record 6, French, Centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20du%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20transmissions%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- COSFC 2, record 6, French, COSFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Centre des opérations SIGINT des Forces canadiennes 3, record 6, French, Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20SIGINT%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
- COSFC 4, record 6, French, COSFC
correct, masculine noun
- COSFC 4, record 6, French, COSFC
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission : Exploitation et maintien de la capacité opérationnelle des installations de collecte de renseignements électroniques et de géolocalisation, et soutien du programme national de cryptologie et des opérations militaires; exploitation et maintien de la capacité opérationnelle des installations de radionavigation (RDF) pour le soutien des activités de recherche et de sauvetage et d'autres programmes; maintien d'une capacité de déploiement rapide des fonctions SIGINT permettant de répondre aux besoins opérationnels des FC. 5, record 6, French, - Centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20du%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20transmissions%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Centre d'opérations du renseignement sur les transmissions des Forces canadiennes; Centre des opérations SIGINT des Forces canadiennes; COSFC : titres et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 6, French, - Centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20du%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20transmissions%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-01-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- smart power
1, record 7, English, smart%20power
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability to combine hard and soft power into a winning strategy. 1, record 7, English, - smart%20power
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... smart power involves the strategic use of diplomacy, persuasion, capacity building, and the projection of power and influence in ways that are cost-effective and have political and social legitimacy – essentially the engagement of both military force and all forms of diplomacy. 1, record 7, English, - smart%20power
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pouvoir intelligent
1, record 7, French, pouvoir%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Outre que l’expression ppouvoir intelligent (Smart Power) à de quoi faire sourire lorsque l’on pense qu’elle qualifie le contraire de la politique bushienne actuelle, elle doit être interprétée comme une synthèse entre le Hard Power classique (c’est-à-dire « la carotte et le bâton ») et le Soft Power (c’est-à-dire l’attractivité du modèle US) [...] 1, record 7, French, - pouvoir%20intelligent
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2010-10-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- War and Peace (International Law)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- non-combatant
1, record 8, English, non%2Dcombatant
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inhabitant of a belligerent state who takes no part in war. 2, record 8, English, - non%2Dcombatant
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A person connected with a military force in some capacity other than that of a fighter, as a surgeon, a chaplain. 1, record 8, English, - non%2Dcombatant
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is no agreement among writers as to whether those individuals who accompany and assist the troops in the capacity of couriers, doctors, chaplains, operators of transport and supply services, contractors, etc. are combatants or non-combatants. Art. 3 of the Hague Regulations respecting the Laws and Customs of War on Land provides: "The armed forces of the belligerents may consist of combatants and non-combatants. In capture by the enemy, both have a right to be treated as prisoners of war". 2, record 8, English, - non%2Dcombatant
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Guerre et paix (Droit international)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- non-combattant
1, record 8, French, non%2Dcombattant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Au sens strict, désigne quiconque ne fait pas partie des forces armées de l'État belligérant, et qui à ce titre doit échapper tant à l'attaque de la part de l'ennemi qu'au traitement de prisonnier de guerre et n'est pas qualifié, selon le droit des gens, pour commettre des actes d'hostilité. 1, record 8, French, - non%2Dcombattant
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le terme s'applique parfois aussi aux membres de l'armée qui n'ont pas pour mission de participer directement aux opérations de guerre (unités médicales, logistiques, etc.). 1, record 8, French, - non%2Dcombattant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-07-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program
1, record 9, English, Counter%2DTerrorism%20Capacity%20Building%20Program
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CTCB 1, record 9, English, CTCB
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On April 27, 2004, Canada's new National Security Policy was unveiled. The Policy announced that there would be an allocation of funds from the International Assistance Envelope to create a Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building(CTCB) Program to be administered by Foreign Affairs Canada. The Program will be managed interdepartmentally to ensure a whole-of-government approach to this assistance. This Program will enable Canada to share our expertise in areas such as border security; transportation security; anti-terrorism financing; legislative drafting, legal policy and human rights and counter-terrorism training; law enforcement, security, military and intelligence training; CBRE terrorism response; and cyber-security and critical infrastructure protection. 1, record 9, English, - Counter%2DTerrorism%20Capacity%20Building%20Program
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aide au renforcement des capacités anti-terroristes
1, record 9, French, Programme%20d%27aide%20au%20renforcement%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20anti%2Dterroristes
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- PARCA 1, record 9, French, PARCA
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La création du Programme d'aide au renforcement des capacités anti-terroristes (PARCA), géré par Affaires étrangères Canada, a été annoncée dans la Politique de sécurité nationale intitulée, Protéger une société ouverte, le 27 avril 2004. La création du Programme témoigne du fait qu'en aidant d'autres pays à lutter contre le terrorisme, nous renforçons fondamentalement la sécurité des Canadiens, en augmentant la probabilité que des terroristes seront empêchés d'atteindre le Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Programme%20d%27aide%20au%20renforcement%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20anti%2Dterroristes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Doctrina militar y planificación de defensa
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Programa de Fortalecimiento de la Capacidad Antiterrorista
1, record 9, Spanish, Programa%20de%20Fortalecimiento%20de%20la%20Capacidad%20Antiterrorista
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-08-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Decorations
- Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Bronze Star Medal
1, record 10, English, Bronze%20Star%20Medal
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded to any person who, while serving in any capacity in or with the Army of the United States after 6 December 1941, distinguished himself or herself by heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving participation in aerial flight, in connection with military operations against an armed enemy; or while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party. 2, record 10, English, - Bronze%20Star%20Medal
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Décorations militaires
- Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Bronze Star Medal
1, record 10, French, Bronze%20Star%20Medal
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Bronze Star Medal (Médaille de l'étoile de bronze) est une décoration des armées des États-Unis. Elle est la quatrième plus haute distinction pour bravoure, héroisme et mérite. La médaille est attribuée à toute personne qui, participant dans ou avec l'armée des États-Unis après le 6 décembre 1941, s'est distingué(e) par des actions héroïques. 2, record 10, French, - Bronze%20Star%20Medal
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Médaille de l'étoile de bronze
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-11-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Laws and Regulations (Non-Canadian)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Posse Comitatus Act
1, record 11, English, Posse%20Comitatus%20Act
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Posse Comitatus Act is a United States Federal Law passed in 1878 after the end of Reconstruction. The Act was intended to prohibit Federal troops from supervising elections in former Confederate states. It generally prohibits Federal military personnel and units of the United States National Guard under Federal authority from acting in a law enforcement capacity within the United States, except where expressly authorized by the Constitution or Congress. 1, record 11, English, - Posse%20Comitatus%20Act
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements nationaux non canadiens
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Posse Comitatus Act
1, record 11, French, Posse%20Comitatus%20Act
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Posse Comitatus Act, qui remonte à 1878, interdit à l'armée de procéder à des arrestations, de faire des recherches ou tout autre activité qui relève de la police sur le sol américain. 2, record 11, French, - Posse%20Comitatus%20Act
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport
- Military Transportation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- military rail movement
1, record 12, English, military%20rail%20movement
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The system of classifying all major railroad lines according to their capacity, introduced at the beginning of the war, and the method applied in processing military rail movements both proved efficient during this emergency. 1, record 12, English, - military%20rail%20movement
Record 12, Key term(s)
- military rail movements
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport par rail
- Transport militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- déplacement militaire par voie ferrée
1, record 12, French, d%C3%A9placement%20militaire%20par%20voie%20ferr%C3%A9e
proposal, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- déplacements militaires par voie ferrée
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2000-04-04
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- belted cartridge case
1, record 13, English, belted%20cartridge%20case
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- belted rimless 1, record 13, English, belted%20rimless
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cartridge case design having a raised band ahead of the extractor groove. A design generally used on large capacity magnum type cartridges and which serves to reinforce the head of the case. To date, its only military application is with cannon ammunition, e. g. 20 x 113 mm B ADEN. See also "metric cartridge designation". 1, record 13, English, - belted%20cartridge%20case
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- douille ceinturée
1, record 13, French, douille%20ceintur%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de douille ayant une nervure devant la gorge d'extraction. Cette configuration est utilisée d'habitude sur les cartouches surpuissantes de type magnum et a pour but de renforcer le culot de la douille. Présentement, sa seule application militaire est avec les munitions de canons, e.g. 20 x 113 mm B ADEN. Voir aussi «appellation métrique des cartouches». 1, record 13, French, - douille%20ceintur%C3%A9e
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
douille ceinturée : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 13, French, - douille%20ceintur%C3%A9e
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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