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MSE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-05-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Military Logistics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mission support element
1, record 1, English, mission%20support%20element
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MSE 1, record 1, English, MSE
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The task-tailored component of an air expeditionary wing that provides the wing’s mission support. 1, record 1, English, - mission%20support%20element
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mission support element; MSE : term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel(Trenton). 2, record 1, English, - mission%20support%20element
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Logistique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élément de soutien de mission
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élm sout msn 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lm%20sout%20msn
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d'une escadre expéditionnaire aérienne, adapté à la tâche, assurant le soutien de la mission de l'escadre. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément de soutien de mission; élm sout msn : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Land Equipment (Military)
- Military Transportation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mobile support equipment
1, record 2, English, mobile%20support%20equipment
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MSE 2, record 2, English, MSE
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The range of equipment assigned to the transportation of personnel and cargo including self-propelled materials handling equipment but excluding armoured fighting vehicles, armoured carriers, shelters and gun carriages. 3, record 2, English, - mobile%20support%20equipment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mobile support equipment; MSE : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces and the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 4, record 2, English, - mobile%20support%20equipment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mobile support equipment: term and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 2, English, - mobile%20support%20equipment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
- Transport militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- matériel mobile de soutien
1, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MMS 2, record 2, French, MMS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- matériel roulant 3, record 2, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20roulant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- MR 4, record 2, French, MR
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- MR 4, record 2, French, MR
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout équipement automoteur affecté au transport de personnel et de marchandise ou à la manutention, à l'exception des véhicules blindés de combat, des véhicules blindés de transport, des abris et des affûts de canon. 5, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériel mobile de soutien; MMS : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
matériel roulant : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 6, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
matériel mobile de soutien : terme et définition uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 6, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
matériel roulant; MR : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 6, record 2, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Military Transportation
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- operational mobility
1, record 3, English, operational%20mobility
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MSE [mobile support equipment operators] in DND [Department of National Defence] fulfill three main roles, which include operational mobility, operational support and administrative support. 1, record 3, English, - operational%20mobility
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Transport militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mobilité opérationnelle
1, record 3, French, mobilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Chauf MR [chauffeurs de matériel roulant] affectés au MDN [ministère de la Défense nationale] remplissent trois rôles principaux qui ont trait à la mobilité opérationnelle, au soutien opérationnel et au soutien administratif. 2, record 3, French, - mobilit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- user driver
1, record 4, English, user%20driver
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Those who are not professional drivers as defined above but who operate MSE [mobile support equipment] as part of their normal duties. An example is the majority of CE [construction engineering] workers. User drivers require type II permits. 1, record 4, English, - user%20driver
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- conducteur utilisateur
1, record 4, French, conducteur%20utilisateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toute personne qui n'est pas un conducteur professionnel mais qui conduit du MMS [matériel mobile de soutien] dans le cadre de ses functions normales. S'applique, par exemple, à la plupart des travailleurs du GC [génie construction]. Les conducteurs dit occasionnel doivent avoir un permis de type II. 1, record 4, French, - conducteur%20utilisateur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signals (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mobile subscriber equipment
1, record 5, English, mobile%20subscriber%20equipment
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MSE 2, record 5, English, MSE
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MSE [mobile subscriber equipment] system will provide users with a means of communicating throughout the battlefield, regardless of location, in either a static or mobile situation. The system will significantly reduce the need to install wire and cable when establishing command posts. It will provide telephone-like full-duplex operation for massed or dispersed command posts. 3, record 5, English, - mobile%20subscriber%20equipment
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de raccordement d'abonnés mobiles
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20raccordement%20d%27abonn%C3%A9s%20mobiles
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Equipment
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A4 Mobile Support Equipment
1, record 6, English, A4%20Mobile%20Support%20Equipment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- A4 MSE 1, record 6, English, A4%20MSE
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, 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 6, English, - A4%20Mobile%20Support%20Equipment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 6, English, - A4%20Mobile%20Support%20Equipment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A4 Mobile Support Equipment; A4 MSE : title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces(Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, English, - A4%20Mobile%20Support%20Equipment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Matériel militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- A4 Matériel mobile de soutien
1, record 6, French, A4%20Mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- A4 MMS 1, record 6, French, A4%20MMS
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, 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 6, French, - A4%20Mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 6, French, - A4%20Mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A4 Matériel mobile de soutien; A4 MMS : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, French, - A4%20Mat%C3%A9riel%20mobile%20de%20soutien
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-11-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
- Solar Energy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- solar electric propulsion module
1, record 7, English, solar%20electric%20propulsion%20module
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- SEPM 2, record 7, English, SEPM
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Launch configuration. The BepiColombo spacecraft is a composite of five modules : two for propulsion : Solar Electric Propulsion Module(SEPM), and Chemical Propulsion Module(CPM), and three carrying scientific instruments, namely : Mercury Planetary Orbiter, Mercury Magnetospheric Satellite(MeMS), Mercury Surface Element(MSE). 2, record 7, English, - solar%20electric%20propulsion%20module
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
- Énergie solaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- module de propulsion solaire-électrique
1, record 7, French, module%20de%20propulsion%20solaire%2D%C3%A9lectrique
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propulsion solaire-électrique : SMART-1 2002. Ce petit engin expérimental fera la démonstration de l'utilisation de la propulsion solaire-électrique et emportera un ensemble d'instruments scientifiques pour inspecter la Lune. 2, record 7, French, - module%20de%20propulsion%20solaire%2D%C3%A9lectrique
Record 7, Key term(s)
- module de propulsion solaire électrique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-11-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- average mean squared error
1, record 8, English, average%20mean%20squared%20error
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AMSE 1, record 8, English, AMSE
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
basically, MSE=variance + bias. 1, record 8, English, - average%20mean%20squared%20error
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fluctuation moyenne
1, record 8, French, fluctuation%20moyenne
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme proposé, de préférence à "erreur quadratique moyenne"; NOTA: mean squared error = fluctuation. 1, record 8, French, - fluctuation%20moyenne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
inspirée de E. Morice, Dictionnaire de statistique. 1, record 8, French, - fluctuation%20moyenne
Record 8, Key term(s)
- erreur quadratique moyenne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1988-12-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- supply activity code 1, record 9, English, supply%20activity%20code
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SAC 6EB "6E"=Bagotville Supply Section "B"=aircraft supply group("C" might be "CE", "D" might be "MSE", etc. 1, record 9, English, - supply%20activity%20code
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
SAC 6EB. 1, record 9, French, - SAC
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1986-10-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- vehicle control board 1, record 10, English, vehicle%20control%20board
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- disposition board 1, record 10, English, disposition%20board
- vehicle disposition board 1, record 10, English, vehicle%20disposition%20board
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From MSE OP PER Source :MSE OP career manager 1, record 10, English, - vehicle%20control%20board
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tableau de contrôle des véhicules
1, record 10, French, tableau%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20v%C3%A9hicules
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-01-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- decline number 1, record 11, English, decline%20number
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- numéro de refus
1, record 11, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20refus
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Borden, BBSOP 20-5, para. 16 d. 1, record 11, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20refus
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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