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NUCLEAR WARFARE [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Radiological Physics (Theory and Application)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- radiological warfare
1, record 1, English, radiological%20warfare
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RW 2, record 1, English, RW
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method of warfare through which massive damage would be caused to persons through the dissemination of radioactive substances, such as those that could be released by attacks on nuclear facilities, and not by the use of nuclear weapons. 3, record 1, English, - radiological%20warfare
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
radiological warfare; RW: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - radiological%20warfare
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Physique radiologique et applications
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guerre radiologique
1, record 1, French, guerre%20radiologique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Grad 2, record 1, French, Grad
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode de combat consistant à causer des dommages massifs aux personnes par la diffusion de substances radioactives comme celles qui se dégageraient à la suite d'attaques contre des installations nucléaires et non pas par des attaques à l'arme nucléaire. 3, record 1, French, - guerre%20radiologique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guerre radiologique; Grad : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - guerre%20radiologique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- nuclear depth bomb
1, record 2, English, nuclear%20depth%20bomb
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NDB 2, record 2, English, NDB
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A nuclear depth bomb is the nuclear equivalent of the conventional depth charge, and can be used in anti-submarine warfare for attacking submerged submarines. 3, record 2, English, - nuclear%20depth%20bomb
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nuclear depth bomb; NDB: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - nuclear%20depth%20bomb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
- Armes CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grenade anti-sous-marine nucléaire
1, record 2, French, grenade%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- charge nucléaire de profondeur 2, record 2, French, charge%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20de%20profondeur
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bombe nucléaire destinée à la lutte contre les sous-marins. 3, record 2, French, - grenade%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lâchée d'un hélicoptère, elle éclate en profondeur, écrasant le sous-marin par surpression. 3, record 2, French, - grenade%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
grenade anti-sous-marine nucléaire : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - grenade%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 2, Key term(s)
- grenade anti sous marine nucléaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- coordinating commander
1, record 3, English, coordinating%20commander
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear warfare, the regional commander who coordinates the activities of nuclear delivery and supporting units. 1, record 3, English, - coordinating%20commander
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordinating commander: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 3, English, - coordinating%20commander
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commandant coordonnateur
1, record 3, French, commandant%20coordonnateur
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- commandante coordonnatrice 2, record 3, French, commandante%20coordonnatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre nucléaire, commandant régional qui coordonne les activités des unités chargées de l'emploi des armes nucléaires et des unités de soutien. 1, record 3, French, - commandant%20coordonnateur
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant coordonnateur : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - commandant%20coordonnateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- submarine element coordinator
1, record 4, English, submarine%20element%20coordinator
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SEC 2, record 4, English, SEC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The submarine element coordinator acts as principle advisor to AX [undersea warfare commander] for submarine matters when an SSN [nuclear submarine] is assigned in integrated in direct support(SSN DS) of the battlegroup. The SEC acts as executive agent to advise in planning and direction of SSN DS employment... The SEC assists in preparation of submarine sections of operational tasking for USW [undersea warfare] elements. 3, record 4, English, - submarine%20element%20coordinator
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
submarine element coordinator; SEC: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 4, English, - submarine%20element%20coordinator
Record 4, Key term(s)
- submarine element co-ordinator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- coordonnateur de l'élément sous-marin
1, record 4, French, coordonnateur%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20sous%2Dmarin
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- coordonnatrice de l'élément sous-marin 2, record 4, French, coordonnatrice%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20sous%2Dmarin
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
coordonnateur de l'élément sous-marin : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - coordonnateur%20de%20l%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20sous%2Dmarin
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-08-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- nuclear, biological and chemical warfare
1, record 5, English, nuclear%2C%20biological%20and%20chemical%20warfare
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NBCW 2, record 5, English, NBCW
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- NBC warfare 3, record 5, English, NBC%20warfare
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear, biological and chemical warfare; NBCW : designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 5, English, - nuclear%2C%20biological%20and%20chemical%20warfare
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- guerre nucléaire, biologique et chimique
1, record 5, French, guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GNBC 2, record 5, French, GNBC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- guerre NBC 3, record 5, French, guerre%20NBC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guerre nucléaire, biologique et chimique; GNBC : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 5, French, - guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guerre nucléaire, biologique et chimique; guerre NBC : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 5, French, - guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-11-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- non-nuclear war
1, record 6, English, non%2Dnuclear%20war
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- non-nuclear warfare 2, record 6, English, non%2Dnuclear%20warfare
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This integration of nuclear and non-nuclear warfare is to be facilitated by a greater-than-ever reliance on "dual capacity" weapons – especially new or modernized cruise missiles which can be launched by fighter-bombers or submarines and can carry either(or both) nuclear or non-nuclear warheads. 1, record 6, English, - non%2Dnuclear%20war
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- guerre non nucléaire
1, record 6, French, guerre%20non%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2020-02-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- vertical buffer distance
1, record 7, English, vertical%20buffer%20distance
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear warfare, the vertical distance that is added to the fallout safe-height of burst in order to determine a desired height of burst which will provide the desired assurance that militarily significant fallout will not occur. 1, record 7, English, - vertical%20buffer%20distance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The vertical buffer distance is normally expressed quantitatively in multiples of the vertical error. 1, record 7, English, - vertical%20buffer%20distance
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vertical buffer distance: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 7, English, - vertical%20buffer%20distance
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Armes CBRNE
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- marge de sécurité verticale
1, record 7, French, marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20verticale
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre nucléaire, distance verticale qui est ajoutée à la hauteur sans retombée pour donner une hauteur d'explosion qui apportera l'assurance voulue qu'aucune retombée importante sur le plan militaire n'en résultera. 1, record 7, French, - marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20verticale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La marge de sécurité verticale s'exprime normalement en multiples de l'erreur en hauteur. 1, record 7, French, - marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20verticale
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marge de sécurité verticale : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 7, French, - marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20verticale
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-02-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- CBRNE Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- nuclear defence
1, record 8, English, nuclear%20defence
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The methods, plans, and procedures involved in establishing and exercising defensive measures against the effects of an attack by nuclear weapons or radiological warfare agents. It encompasses both the training for, and the implementation of, these methods, plans and procedures. 2, record 8, English, - nuclear%20defence
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear defence: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 8, English, - nuclear%20defence
Record 8, Key term(s)
- nuclear defense
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- défense nucléaire
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9fense%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthodes, plans et procédés servant à établir et mettre en œuvre les mesures de défense contre les effets d'une attaque par armes nucléaires ou par d'autres moyens radiologiques. Elle comporte l'entraînement à l'application de ces méthodes, plans et procédés ainsi que leur mise en application. 2, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense nucléaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensa nuclear
1, record 8, Spanish, defensa%20nuclear
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Métodos, planes y procedimientos que implican el establecimiento y puesta en marcha de las medidas defensivas contra los efectos de un ataque con armas nucleares o agentes de guerra radiológica. Abarca el entrenamiento y la puesta en marcha de métodos, planes y procedimientos. 1, record 8, Spanish, - defensa%20nuclear
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- executing commander
1, record 9, English, executing%20commander
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear warfare, the NATO strategic commander to whom nuclear weapons are released for delivery against specific targets or in accordance with approved plans. 2, record 9, English, - executing%20commander
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
executing commander: term and definition standardized by NATO 3, record 9, English, - executing%20commander
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- commandant utilisateur
1, record 9, French, commandant%20utilisateur
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre nucléaire, commandant stratégique de l'OTAN qui reçoit l'autorisation d'employer les armes nucléaires mises à sa disposition, soit contre des objectifs donnés, soit dans le cadre de plans approuvés. 2, record 9, French, - commandant%20utilisateur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant utilisateur : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 9, French, - commandant%20utilisateur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- mando ejecutivo
1, record 9, Spanish, mando%20ejecutivo
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra nuclear, comandante al que se le entregan armas nucleares para que las lance sobre objetivos especificados o de acuerdo con planes aprobados. 1, record 9, Spanish, - mando%20ejecutivo
Record 10 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- CBRNE Weapons
- CBRNE Operations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- releasing commander
1, record 10, English, releasing%20commander
correct, NATO
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear warfare, a commander who has been delegated authority to approve the use of nuclear weapons within prescribed limits. 1, record 10, English, - releasing%20commander
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
releasing commander: This term has been removed from the NATO Glossary of Terms and Definitions. 2, record 10, English, - releasing%20commander
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Armes CBRNE
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- commandant approbateur
1, record 10, French, commandant%20approbateur
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre nucléaire, autorité habilitée par délégation à approuver l'emploi d'armes nucléaires dans des limites prescrites. 1, record 10, French, - commandant%20approbateur
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant approbateur : Ce terme a été retiré du Glossaire OTAN de termes et définitions. 2, record 10, French, - commandant%20approbateur
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- buffer distance
1, record 11, English, buffer%20distance
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear warfare : the horizontal distance which, when added to the radius of safety will give the desired assurance that the specified degree of risk will not be exceeded. 2, record 11, English, - buffer%20distance
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The buffer distance is normally expressed quantitatively in multiples of the delivery error. 2, record 11, English, - buffer%20distance
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
buffer distance: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 11, English, - buffer%20distance
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Armes CBRNE
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- marge de sécurité
1, record 11, French, marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre nucléaire : distance horizontale qui, ajoutée au rayon de sécurité, donne l'assurance voulue que le risque accepté ne sera pas dépassé. 2, record 11, French, - marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La marge de sécurité s'exprime normalement en multiples de l'écart probable. 2, record 11, French, - marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
marge de sécurité : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 11, French, - marge%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones QBRNE
- Armas QBRNE
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- distancia de seguridad
1, record 11, Spanish, distancia%20de%20seguridad
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Distancia horizontal que, sumada al radio de seguridad, garantiza que no se excederá el grado de riesgo establecido. La distancia de seguridad suele expresarse, cuantitativamente, en múltiplos del error de lanzamiento. 1, record 11, Spanish, - distancia%20de%20seguridad
Record 12 - internal organization data 2014-02-25
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- allocation
1, record 12, English, allocation
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- alloc 2, record 12, English, alloc
correct, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear warfare planning, the specific numbers and types of nuclear weapons allocated to a commander for a stated time period as a planning factor only. 3, record 12, English, - allocation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
allocation: term and definition standardized standardized by NATO in the AAP-6 standard published in 2012, but not included in the 2013 version. 4, record 12, English, - allocation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
allocation; alloc: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 12, English, - allocation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- allocation
1, record 12, French, allocation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- alloc 2, record 12, French, alloc
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En planification nucléaire, nombre et types déterminés d'armes nucléaires attribuées, pendant une période de temps fixée, à un commandant. 3, record 12, French, - allocation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces données ne lui sont fournies que comme facteur de planification. 3, record 12, French, - allocation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
allocation : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN dans la norme AAP-6 de 2012, mais non repris dans l'édition de 2013. 4, record 12, French, - allocation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
allocation; alloc : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 12, French, - allocation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- asignación
1, record 12, Spanish, asignaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el planeamiento de la guerra nuclear, número y tipo específico de las armas nucleares asignadas a un mando durante un determinado período de tiempo para que pueda tenerlas en cuenta, sólo a efectos de planeamiento. 1, record 12, Spanish, - asignaci%C3%B3n
Record 13 - internal organization data 2013-06-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- barrier material
1, record 13, English, barrier%20material
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The protective ensemble garments, hood, gloves, and footwear incorporate an innovative barrier material that protects against CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] agents and TICs [toxic industrial chemicals] as specified in an industry standard, NFPA 1971... The barrier material... demonstrates permeation resistance against both chemical warfare agents and selected toxic industrial chemicals using a semipermeable membrane film sandwiched between fabric layers. 1, record 13, English, - barrier%20material
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Armes CBRNE
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- matériau barrière
1, record 13, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20barri%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tychemmd F, un matériau barrière breveté de DuPont [...] Les vêtements en Tychemmd F offrent une protection contre les agents de guerre chimiques et une variété de produits chimiques industriels. [...] Ces vêtements [...] sont conçus pour être portés en situation d’intervention lorsqu’il y a risque d’exposition aux agents chimiques, biologiques et radioactifs. 1, record 13, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20barri%C3%A8re
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-09-05
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- conventional warfare
1, record 14, English, conventional%20warfare
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Warfare between belligerents who follow the laws of armed conflict. 1, record 14, English, - conventional%20warfare
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Conventional warfare is] conducted without using chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons [and] without using designated special operations forces. 1, record 14, English, - conventional%20warfare
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
conventional warfare: term and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 14, English, - conventional%20warfare
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- guerre conventionnelle
1, record 14, French, guerre%20conventionnelle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- guerre classique 1, record 14, French, guerre%20classique
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guerre au cours de laquelle les belligérants respectent le droit des conflits armés. 1, record 14, French, - guerre%20conventionnelle
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Guerre conventionnelle] menée sans recours aux armes chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires [et] sans recours aux forces d'opérations spéciales désignées. 1, record 14, French, - guerre%20conventionnelle
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guerre conventionnelle; guerre classique : termes et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 14, French, - guerre%20conventionnelle
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-09-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Air Forces
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Data Interpretation and Analysis Centre
1, record 15, English, Data%20Interpretation%20and%20Analysis%20Centre
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- DIAC 2, record 15, English, DIAC
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
14 Wing Operations is an integral part of the wing and supports all flying activities. The Branch is comprised of the Data Interpretation and Analysis Centre(DIAC), the Air Traffic Control Section, the Meteorological Section, the Nuclear Biological Chemical Defence Section and the Wing Security Section. The Data Interpretation and Analysis Centre, located in the Hornell Centre [Nova Scotia], provides support to the Aurora and other NATO anti-submarine warfare aircrews. 3, record 15, English, - Data%20Interpretation%20and%20Analysis%20Centre
Record 15, Key term(s)
- Data Interpretation and Analysis Center
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Forces aériennes
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Centre d'interprétation et d'analyse des données
1, record 15, French, Centre%20d%27interpr%C3%A9tation%20et%20d%27analyse%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- CIAD 2, record 15, French, CIAD
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2007-07-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- nuclear warfare
1, record 16, English, nuclear%20warfare
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- NUCW 2, record 16, English, NUCW
correct, officially approved
- NW 3, record 16, English, NW
correct, NATO
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- atomic warfare 4, record 16, English, atomic%20warfare
correct, obsolete
- nuclear war 5, record 16, English, nuclear%20war
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Warfare involving the employment of nuclear weapons. 6, record 16, English, - nuclear%20warfare
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear warfare : term and definition standardized by NATO. 7, record 16, English, - nuclear%20warfare
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nuclear warfare; NUCW : term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 7, record 16, English, - nuclear%20warfare
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- guerre nucléaire
1, record 16, French, guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- GNUC 2, record 16, French, GNUC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- NW 3, record 16, French, NW
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- guerre atomique 4, record 16, French, guerre%20atomique
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guerre impliquant l'emploi des armes nucléaires. 5, record 16, French, - guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guerre nucléaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 6, record 16, French, - guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guerre nucléaire; GNUC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 16, French, - guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- guerra nuclear
1, record 16, Spanish, guerra%20nuclear
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Guerra en la que se emplean armas nucleares. 1, record 16, Spanish, - guerra%20nuclear
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-11-09
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- CBRNE Operations
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- offset distance
1, record 17, English, offset%20distance
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear warfare, the distance the desired ground zero or actual ground zero is offset from the centre of an area target or from a point target. 1, record 17, English, - offset%20distance
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
offset distance: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 17, English, - offset%20distance
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- distance de décentrement
1, record 17, French, distance%20de%20d%C3%A9centrement
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre nucléaire, distance entre le point zéro désiré, ou réel, et le centre de la zone de l'objectif (ou l'objectif lui-même). 1, record 17, French, - distance%20de%20d%C3%A9centrement
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
distance de décentrement : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 17, French, - distance%20de%20d%C3%A9centrement
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Adquisición del objetivo
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- distancia de desvío nuclear
1, record 17, Spanish, distancia%20de%20desv%C3%ADo%20nuclear
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra nuclear, la distancia desde el punto cero deseado o punto cero terrestre real al centro de la zona del objetivo o al objetivo. 1, record 17, Spanish, - distancia%20de%20desv%C3%ADo%20nuclear
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-06-06
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Building Elements
- Land Equipment (Military)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Porton liner
1, record 18, English, Porton%20liner
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To protect against nuclear and biological warfare a ’Porton liner’ would be erected as a tent within a tent under positive air pressure. 2, record 18, English, - Porton%20liner
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Éléments du bâtiment
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- abri Porton
1, record 18, French, abri%20Porton
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2006-01-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Laws and Regulations
- CBRNE Weapons
- Rules of Court
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Joint Statement on Non-Proliferation
1, record 19, English, Joint%20Statement%20on%20Non%2DProliferation
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The United States of America and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics oppose the proliferation of nuclear weapons, chemical weapons, missiles capable of carrying such weapons, and certain other missiles and missile technologies. The more nations that possess such weapons, the more difficult it will be to realize the desire of people everywhere to achieve effective arms control and disarmament measures and to reduce the threat of war. Weapons proliferation can provoke or intensify insecurity and hostility among nations, and threatens mankind with warfare of unprecedented destructiveness. 1, record 19, English, - Joint%20Statement%20on%20Non%2DProliferation
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements internationaux
- Armes CBRNE
- Règles de procédure
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Joint Statement on Non-Proliferation
1, record 19, French, Joint%20Statement%20on%20Non%2DProliferation
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Key term(s)
- Déclaration commune sur la non-prolifération
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos internacionales
- Armas QBRNE
- Reglamento procesal
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- Declaración conjunta sobre la no proliferación
1, record 19, Spanish, Declaraci%C3%B3n%20conjunta%20sobre%20la%20no%20proliferaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2002-09-05
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- closed state
1, record 20, English, closed%20state
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In nuclear, biological and chemical warfare, an individual protection dress worn in a way that no part of the body is exposed. 1, record 20, English, - closed%20state
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- port fermé
1, record 20, French, port%20ferm%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- état fermé 2, record 20, French, %C3%A9tat%20ferm%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre NBC, se dit d'une tenue de protection portée de façon telle qu'aucune partie du corps n'est exposée. 1, record 20, French, - port%20ferm%C3%A9
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
port fermé : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 20, French, - port%20ferm%C3%A9
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1995-11-10
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- laundering process
1, record 21, English, laundering%20process
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While such an integrated uniform could provide more than adequate protection for most nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions, problems arise when the inevitable decontamination process has to be undertaken following an attack : unless there are sufficient spare uniforms ready to hand out, a soldier could be out of commission for the duration of the lengthy decontamination and laundering processes. 1, record 21, English, - laundering%20process
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- opération de lavage
1, record 21, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20lavage
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À moins de disposer de tenues de rechange en quantités suffisantes, les troupes ayant subi une attaque NBC seraient indisponibles durant les longues opérations de lavage et de décontamination, lesquelles nécessiteraient par ailleurs des équipements et des personnels spécialisés. 1, record 21, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20lavage
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1995-11-10
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Military Equipment
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- spare uniform
1, record 22, English, spare%20uniform
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While such an integrated uniform could provide more than adequate protection for most nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions, problems arise when the inevitable decontamination process has to be undertaken following an attack : unless there are sufficient spare uniforms ready to hand out, a soldier could be out of commission for the duration of the lengthy decontamination and laundering processes. 1, record 22, English, - spare%20uniform
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Matériel militaire
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- tenue de rechange
1, record 22, French, tenue%20de%20rechange
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À moins de disposer de tenues de rechange en quantités suffisantes, les troupes ayant subi une attaque NBC seraient indisponibles durant les longues opérations de lavage et de décontamination, lesquelles nécessiteraient par ailleurs des équipements et des personnels spécialisés. 1, record 22, French, - tenue%20de%20rechange
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1995-11-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Clothing (Military)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- integrated uniform
1, record 23, English, integrated%20uniform
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While such an integrated uniform could provide more than adequate protection for most nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions, problems arise when the inevitable decontamination process has to be undertaken following an attack : unless there are sufficient spare uniforms ready to hand out, a soldier could be out of commission for the duration of the lengthy decontamination and laundering processes. 1, record 23, English, - integrated%20uniform
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- tenue de combat avec protection NBC intégrée
1, record 23, French, tenue%20de%20combat%20avec%20protection%20NBC%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tenue de combat avec protection NBC intégrée n'aurait cependant pas que des avantages. Elle offrirait certainement une protection convenable contre la plupart des agents mais en cas d'attaque NBC, il faudrait nécessairement la décontaminer et c'est alors que les problèmes surgiraient. A moins de disposer de tenues de rechange en quantités suffisantes, les troupes ayant subi une attaque NBC seraient indisponibles durant les longues opérations de lavage et de décontamination, lesquelles nécessiteraient par ailleurs des équipements et des personnels spécialisés. 1, record 23, French, - tenue%20de%20combat%20avec%20protection%20NBC%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1995-10-24
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Land Forces
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- out of commission
1, record 24, English, out%20of%20commission
correct, verb
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While such an integrated uniform could provide more than adequate protection for most nuclear, biological and chemical warfare conditions, problems arise when the inevitable decontamination process has to be undertaken following an attack : unless there are sufficient spare uniforms ready to hand out, a soldier could be out of commission for the duration of the lengthy decontamination and laundering processes. 2, record 24, English, - out%20of%20commission
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- être indisponible
1, record 24, French, %C3%AAtre%20indisponible
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- ne pas être en service actif 2, record 24, French, ne%20pas%20%C3%AAtre%20en%20service%20actif
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À moins de disposer de tenues de rechange en quantités suffisantes, les troupes ayant subi une attaque NBC seraient indisponibles durant les longues opérations de lavage et de décontamination, lesquelles nécessiteraient par ailleurs des équipements et des personnels spécialisés. 1, record 24, French, - %C3%AAtre%20indisponible
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1988-02-10
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- integrated battlefield
1, record 25, English, integrated%20battlefield
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combat zone where either or both combatants have the capability to use conventional, nuclear, chemical, or electronic warfare weapons singly or in any combination to achieve a military objective. 2, record 25, English, - integrated%20battlefield
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- champ de bataille intégré
1, record 25, French, champ%20de%20bataille%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1985-01-21
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- threshold
1, record 26, English, threshold
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An intangible and adjustable line between levels and types of conflict, such as the separation between nuclear and nonnuclear warfare. The greater the reluctance to use nuclear weapons, the higher the threshold. 1, record 26, English, - threshold
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- seuil
1, record 26, French, seuil
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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