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MILITARY CHARACTERISTICS [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- military oceanography
1, record 1, English, military%20oceanography
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MILOC 2, record 1, English, MILOC
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The science concerned with the collection and analysis that results from the understanding of the physical characteristics of the past, current and predicted states of the oceans and the ability to exploit this information for the planning and conduct of military activities. 3, record 1, English, - military%20oceanography
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military oceanography; MILOC: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - military%20oceanography
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- océanographie militaire
1, record 1, French, oc%C3%A9anographie%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
océanographie militaire : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - oc%C3%A9anographie%20militaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- military meteorology
1, record 2, English, military%20meteorology
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MILMET 2, record 2, English, MILMET
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Military meteorology is the science concerned with the collection and analysis that results from the understanding of the physical characteristics of the past, current and predicted states of the atmosphere, including space weather effects, and the ability to exploit this information for the planning and conduct of military activities. 3, record 2, English, - military%20meteorology
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military meteorology; MILMET: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - military%20meteorology
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- météorologie militaire
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
météorologie militaire : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologie%20militaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-10-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- military pattern vehicle
1, record 3, English, military%20pattern%20vehicle
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MPV 2, record 3, English, MPV
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- military designed vehicle 3, record 3, English, military%20designed%20vehicle
correct
- military vehicle 4, record 3, English, military%20vehicle
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vehicle having military characteristics resulting from military research and development processes, designed primarily for use by forces in the field in direct connection with, or support of, combat or tactical operations. 3, record 3, English, - military%20pattern%20vehicle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- véhicule de type militaire
1, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20type%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- véhicule de conception militaire 2, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20conception%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule de modèle militaire 2, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20mod%C3%A8le%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
- véhicule militaire 3, record 3, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte militar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- vehículo de tipo militar
1, record 3, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20de%20tipo%20militar
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- vehículo militar estándar 2, record 3, Spanish, veh%C3%ADculo%20militar%20est%C3%A1ndar
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-04-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Surgery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- war surgery
1, record 4, English, war%20surgery
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whether performed by military or by civilian surgeons, war surgery has its particular characteristics that are due to the special nature of the context of armed conflict, its limitations and dangers, and the particular physiopathology of high-energy, penetrating missile and blast wounds. 1, record 4, English, - war%20surgery
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Chirurgie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chirurgie de guerre
1, record 4, French, chirurgie%20de%20guerre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour les chirurgiens qui la pratiquent, qu'ils soient militaires ou civils, la chirurgie de guerre possède ses caractéristiques particulières dues d'une part à la nature spéciale des situations de conflit armé, avec leurs limitations et leurs dangers, et d'autre part à la physiopathologie particulière des blessures que provoquent les projectiles à haute énergie et les armes à effet de souffle. 1, record 4, French, - chirurgie%20de%20guerre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-02-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acceptance trial
1, record 5, English, acceptance%20trial
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A trial carried out by nominated representatives of the eventual military users of the weapon or equipment to determine if the specified performance and characteristics have been met. 1, record 5, English, - acceptance%20trial
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acceptance trial: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 5, English, - acceptance%20trial
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- essai de recette
1, record 5, French, essai%20de%20recette
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- essai à la réception 1, record 5, French, essai%20%C3%A0%20la%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Essai mené par des représentants désignés des utilisateurs militaires finaux de l'arme ou de l'équipement pour déterminer si les performances et caractéristiques imposées ont été réalisées. 1, record 5, French, - essai%20de%20recette
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
essai de recette; essai à la réception : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 5, French, - essai%20de%20recette
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del material militar
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- prueba de recepción
1, record 5, Spanish, prueba%20de%20recepci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prueba o ensayo desarrollado por representantes nombrados por el usuario militar del arma o equipo para determinar si se han cumplido las especificaciones sobre funcionamiento y las características exigidas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - prueba%20de%20recepci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-10-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- environment-specific doctrine
1, record 6, English, environment%2Dspecific%20doctrine
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A doctrine that reflects the environments in which military operations take place. 1, record 6, English, - environment%2Dspecific%20doctrine
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sea power, land power, and aerospace power have distinct characteristics and varying applications that provide complementary contributions to national and multinational military endeavours. 1, record 6, English, - environment%2Dspecific%20doctrine
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- doctrine propre aux environnements
1, record 6, French, doctrine%20propre%20aux%20environnements
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Doctrine qui reflète les environnements dans lesquels peuvent se dérouler des opérations militaires. 1, record 6, French, - doctrine%20propre%20aux%20environnements
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les forces maritimes, terrestres et aérospatiales possèdent des caractéristiques qui leur sont propres et des applications variées qui contribuent de façon complémentaire aux opérations militaires nationales et internationales. 1, record 6, French, - doctrine%20propre%20aux%20environnements
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-05-18
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Energy (Physics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- unintentional radiation intelligence
1, record 7, English, unintentional%20radiation%20intelligence
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- RINT 1, record 7, English, RINT
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intelligence derived from the collection and analysis of noninformation-bearing elements extracted from the electromagnetic energy unintentionally emanated by foreign devices, equipment, and systems, excluding those generated by the detonation of nuclear weapons. 2, record 7, English, - unintentional%20radiation%20intelligence
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unintentional radiation intelligence(RINT) involves the integration and specialized application of MASINT [measurement and signature intelligence] collection, processing, and exploitation techniques against unintentional radiation sources that are incidental to the RF [radio frequency] propagation and operating characteristics of military and civil engines, power sources, weapons systems, electronic systems, machinery, equipment, or instruments. These techniques may be valuable in detecting, tracking, and monitoring a variety of activities of interest. 3, record 7, English, - unintentional%20radiation%20intelligence
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Énergie (Physique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- renseignement sur les radiations accidentelles
1, record 7, French, renseignement%20sur%20les%20radiations%20accidentelles
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- renseignement sur les radiations non intentionnelles 1, record 7, French, renseignement%20sur%20les%20radiations%20non%20intentionnelles
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-09-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Guns (Land Forces)
- Field Artillery
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- close support gun
1, record 8, English, close%20support%20gun
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The draft of NATO Basic Military Requirement(NBMR) 39, produced in 1963, outlined the characteristics of a Close Support Gun which could have either a towed or a self-propelled mounting, and underscored the similarities between the British and German GSTs [General Staff Target]. 2, record 8, English, - close%20support%20gun
Record 8, Key term(s)
- close-support gun
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- canon pour l'appui rapproché
1, record 8, French, canon%20pour%20l%27appui%20rapproch%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La norme NBMR 39, publiée par l'OTAN en 1963, définissait par ailleurs les caractéristiques d'un canon tracté ou automoteur pour l'appui rapproché et soulignait les similitudes des spécifications britanniques et allemandes. 1, record 8, French, - canon%20pour%20l%27appui%20rapproch%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cañones (Ejército de tierra)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- cañón de apoyo cercano
1, record 8, Spanish, ca%C3%B1%C3%B3n%20de%20apoyo%20cercano
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- cañón de apoyo inmediato 1, record 8, Spanish, ca%C3%B1%C3%B3n%20de%20apoyo%20inmediato
proposal, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-11-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- airmobile brigade
1, record 9, English, airmobile%20brigade
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Airmobile Brigade... is formed by well-trained military personnel who possess such characteristics as mobility and flexibility. 2, record 9, English, - airmobile%20brigade
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- brigade aéromobile
1, record 9, French, brigade%20a%C3%A9romobile
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-03-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Special Rail Transport
- Military Transportation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- parallel classification
1, record 10, English, parallel%20classification
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In railway terminology, the classification of ordinary transport military vehicles and equipment, based on a comparative study of the main characteristics of those vehicles and equipment and of those of the ordinary flat wagons of a corresponding category onto which they can be loaded. 2, record 10, English, - parallel%20classification
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
parallel classification: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 10, English, - parallel%20classification
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transports ferroviaires spéciaux
- Transport militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- classification parallèle
1, record 10, French, classification%20parall%C3%A8le
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En matière de transport ferroviaire, classement des véhicules et matériels militaires de transports ordinaires basé sur un examen comparatif des caractéristiques principales de ces véhicules et de ces matériels et de celles des wagons plats ordinaires de catégorie correspondante sur lesquels ils peuvent être chargés. 2, record 10, French, - classification%20parall%C3%A8le
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
classification parallèle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 10, French, - classification%20parall%C3%A8le
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte ferroviario especial
- Transporte militar
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- clasificación paralela
1, record 10, Spanish, clasificaci%C3%B3n%20paralela
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En transporte por ferrocarril, clasificación de vehículos militares de transporte ordinario y equipo basada en un estudio comparativo de las características principales de esos vehículos y equipos y de los vagones o plataformas de la clase donde puedan ser cargados. 1, record 10, Spanish, - clasificaci%C3%B3n%20paralela
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-07-28
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- IT Security
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cryptanalyst
1, record 11, English, cryptanalyst
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- cipher expert 2, record 11, English, cipher%20expert
correct
- cryptanalyzer 3, record 11, English, cryptanalyzer
correct
- codebreaker 3, record 11, English, codebreaker
correct
- code-breaker 4, record 11, English, code%2Dbreaker
correct
- code-breaking expert 4, record 11, English, code%2Dbreaking%20expert
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cipher expert analyzes secret coding systems and decodes messages for military, diplomatic or law-enforcement agencies : Examines secret messages for characteristics that reveal coding system employed in message. Analyzes message, using formulas, code books, chemicals, computer technology, mechanical devices, and knowledge of commonly-used coding keys. 2, record 11, English, - cryptanalyst
Record 11, Key term(s)
- computer cracker
- cracker
- code cracker
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cryptographe
1, record 11, French, cryptographe
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- cryptologue 1, record 11, French, cryptologue
correct, masculine noun
- décrypteur 2, record 11, French, d%C3%A9crypteur
correct, masculine noun
- perceur de code 3, record 11, French, perceur%20de%20code
correct, masculine noun
- casseur de code 3, record 11, French, casseur%20de%20code
correct, masculine noun
- craqueur de logiciels protégés 4, record 11, French, craqueur%20de%20logiciels%20prot%C3%A9g%C3%A9s
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cryptographe analyse des systèmes de codes secrets et déchiffre des messages pour des organismes militaires, diplomatiques ou policiers. Étudie des messages secrets pour y déceler les caractéristiques qui révèlent le code utilisé dans le message. Analyse un message en utilisant des formules, des livres de codes, des produits chimiques, la technique des ordinateurs, des appareils mécaniques et sa connaissance des clefs des codes d'usage courant. 1, record 11, French, - cryptographe
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-01-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- model qualification test 1, record 12, English, model%20qualification%20test
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The purpose of this 150-hr test is to validate the performance characteristics, the mechanical engine, the dimensioning and settings of accessories.(military engines only). 1, record 12, English, - model%20qualification%20test
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- essai d'homologation
1, record 12, French, essai%20d%27homologation
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet essai de 150 h valide les performances, la technologie, le dimensionnellement et les réglages des équipements. (moteurs militaires seulement). 1, record 12, French, - essai%20d%27homologation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1981-10-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Military (General)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- physical characteristics
1, record 13, English, physical%20characteristics
officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Those military characteristics of equipment which are primarily physical in nature, such as weight, shape, volume, waterproofing, and sturdiness. 1, record 13, English, - physical%20characteristics
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CODE dHAAAAAC 2, record 13, English, - physical%20characteristics
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Term(s) officialized by the Department of National Defence 2, record 13, English, - physical%20characteristics
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- caractéristiques physiques
1, record 13, French, caract%C3%A9ristiques%20physiques
officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caractéristiques militaires de matériel qui sont surtout de nature physique, telles que le poids, la forme, le volume, l'imperméabilité et la robustesse. 1, record 13, French, - caract%C3%A9ristiques%20physiques
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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