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OPERATIONAL COMMITMENT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-01-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Federal Administration
- Personnel Management (General)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- HR-to-Pay Playbook
1, record 1, English, HR%2Dto%2DPay%20Playbook
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As part of its commitment to engage with departments and agencies and work more closely together, in December 2018, PSPC [Public Services and Procurement Canada] launched an HR-to-Pay playbook, an information resource on HR-to-Pay operations built by departments and agencies. The playbook, which will be expanded, captures case studies on specific operational improvements that these departments have implemented to help stabilize HR-to-Pay. 2, record 1, English, - HR%2Dto%2DPay%20Playbook
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Administration fédérale
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Guide – Tactiques des RH à la paye
1, record 1, French, Guide%20%26ndash%3B%20Tactiques%20des%20RH%20%C3%A0%20la%20paye
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- military ethos
1, record 2, English, military%20ethos
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A Canadian Military Ethos. Having freely joined Canada's military community, members of the Canadian Forces are expected to serve their nation with : pride in its political, social, cultural and military institution; concern for the welfare and integrity of uniform; commitment to place the performance of their military duties and the operational effectiveness of the Canadian Forces above their own concerns; for selfless acceptance of military service is the essence of a free society's defence capability. 2, record 2, English, - military%20ethos
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- éthos militaire
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9thos%20militaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Combat Support
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence integral support 1, record 3, English, CBRN%20defence%20integral%20support
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence IS 2, record 3, English, CBRN%20defence%20IS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence IS consists of functions that enable a unit or sub-unit to : survive in a CBRN environment; and maintain operational tempo. CBRN defence IS resources are limited in scope. Units and sub-units shall have sufficient CBRN defence IS resources to survive and maintain operational tempo, while awaiting CBRN defence CS [close support] or CBRN defence GS [general support]. The commitment of CBRN defence IS resources is planned and executed at the lowest possible tactical level. 2, record 3, English, - CBRN%20defence%20integral%20support
Record 3, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense integral support
- CBRN defense IS
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Soutien au combat
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appui intégral en matière de défense CBRN
1, record 3, French, appui%20int%C3%A9gral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- AI en matière de défense CBRN 2, record 3, French, AI%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AI en matière de défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire] comprend les fonctions qui permettent à une unité ou sous-unité de : survivre dans un environnement CBRN; maintenir le rythme des opérations. Les ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN ont une portée limitée. Les unités et sous-unités doivent avoir suffisamment de ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN pour survivre et maintenir le rythme opérationnel dans l’attente d’AR [appui rapproché] ou d’AG [appui général] en matière de défense CBRN. L’engagement des ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN est prévu et exécuté au niveau tactique le plus bas possible. 2, record 3, French, - appui%20int%C3%A9gral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Combat Support
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence close support 1, record 4, English, CBRN%20defence%20close%20support
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence CS 2, record 4, English, CBRN%20defence%20CS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence CS consists of functions that enable a formation or unit to maintain or restore operational tempo within a short period of time, but which are beyond the CBRN defence IS [integral support] capability of a unit. The commitment of CBRN defence CS resources is normally planned and executed at the tactical level. 2, record 4, English, - CBRN%20defence%20close%20support
Record 4, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense close support
- CBRN defense CS
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Soutien au combat
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appui rapproché en matière de défense CBRN
1, record 4, French, appui%20rapproch%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- AR en matière de défense CBRN 2, record 4, French, AR%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AR en matière de défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire] comprend les fonctions qui permettent à une formation ou une unité de maintenir le rythme opérationnel ou de le rétablir à brève échéance, mais qui dépassent la capacité d’AI [appui intégral] en matière de défense CBRN d’une unité. L’engagement des ressources d’AR en matière de défense CBRN est généralement planifié et exécuté au niveau tactique. 2, record 4, French, - appui%20rapproch%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Combat Support
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence general support 1, record 5, English, CBRN%20defence%20general%20support
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence GS 2, record 5, English, CBRN%20defence%20GS
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence GS consists of functions beyond the CBRN defence CS [close support] or CBRN defence IS [integral support] capability. GS capabilities are carried out by specialist CBRN defence elements. The commitment of CBRN defence GS resources is planned at the operational level but executed at the tactical level. 2, record 5, English, - CBRN%20defence%20general%20support
Record 5, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense general support
- CBRN defense GS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Soutien au combat
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- appui général en matière de défense CBRN
1, record 5, French, appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- AG en matière de défense CBRN 2, record 5, French, AG%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AG en matière de défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire] comprend les fonctions qui dépassent la capacité d’AR [appui rapproché] ou d’AI [appui intégral] en matière de défense CBRN. Les capacités d’AG sont mises en œuvre par des spécialistes en matiére de défense CBRN. L’engagement des ressources d’AG en matière de défense CBRN est planifié au niveau opérationnel mais est exécuté au niveau tactique. 2, record 5, French, - appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-08-30
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- force in being
1, record 6, English, force%20in%20being
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A force manned, equipped and trained for operational commitment to a role or roles within a given standard of readiness... 1, record 6, English, - force%20in%20being
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[A force in being] includes reserve elements specifically tasked in support of operational commands emergency plans, or the survival and emergency operations staffs for the defence of Canada[. It is] distinct from other forces, which have to be mobilized or extensively prepared to meet expanded force structure. 1, record 6, English, - force%20in%20being
Record 6, Key term(s)
- forces in being
- forces-in-being
- force-in-being
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- force constituée
1, record 6, French, force%20constitu%C3%A9e
correct, see observation, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force équipée et entraînée ayant les effectifs nécessaires pour jouer un ou plusieurs rôles opérationnels dans le cadre de l'état de préparation au combat. 1, record 6, French, - force%20constitu%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Elle comprend certains éléments de la réserve ayant une mission bien précise en appui des commandements opérationnels, des plans d'urgence ou des états-majors affectés aux opérations de survie et d'urgence dans le cadre de la défense du Canada. Elle se distingue des autres forces en ce qu'elle n'a pas besoin d'être mobilisée ou de subir un entraînement poussé avant de pouvoir répondre aux besoins d'expansion de la structure des forces armées. 1, record 6, French, - force%20constitu%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force constituée : le terme au pluriel et sa définition sont uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 6, French, - force%20constitu%C3%A9e
Record 6, Key term(s)
- forces constituées
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Spacecraft
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites
1, record 7, English, Coordination%20Group%20for%20Meteorological%20Satellites
correct, Europe
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CGMS 1, record 7, English, CGMS
correct, Europe
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Coordination of Geostationary Meteorological Satellites 1, record 7, English, Coordination%20of%20Geostationary%20Meteorological%20Satellites
former designation, correct, Europe
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Coordination Group for Meteorological Satellites(CGMS) concerns itself with the coordination of operational topics. Membership is open to all operators of meteorological satellites, to prospective operators having a clear commitment to develop and operate such satellites, and to the WMO, because of its unique role as representative of the world meteorological data user community. The first meeting was held in September 1972, with representatives from the European Space Research Organization, Japan, the USA and observers from the World Meteorological Organization and the World Climate Research Programme(WCRP). 1, record 7, English, - Coordination%20Group%20for%20Meteorological%20Satellites
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Engins spatiaux
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de Coordination des Satellites Météorologiques
1, record 7, French, Groupe%20de%20Coordination%20des%20Satellites%20M%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CGMS 1, record 7, French, CGMS
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Coordination des Satellites Météorologiques Géostationnaires 2, record 7, French, Coordination%20des%20Satellites%20M%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques%20G%C3%A9ostationnaires
former designation, correct, feminine noun, Europe
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Groupe de Coordination des Satellites Météorologiques (CGMS) s'emploie à la coordination de programmes opérationnels. Tous les opérateurs de satellites météorologiques peuvent en faire partie, ainsi que de futurs opérateurs s'engageant clairement à développer et maintenir de tels satellites, et également l'OMM du fait de son rôle unique de représentant de la communauté météorologique mondiale. La première rencontre a eu lieu en septembre 1972, avec des représentants de l'Organisation Européenne pour la recherche spatiale, le Japon, les États-Unis et avec des observateurs de l'OMM et du Programme Mondial de Recherche sur le Climat (PMRC). 3, record 7, French, - Groupe%20de%20Coordination%20des%20Satellites%20M%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologiques
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Naves espaciales
- Meteorología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Grupo de coordinación sobre satélites meteorológicos geoestacionarios
1, record 7, Spanish, Grupo%20de%20coordinaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20sat%C3%A9lites%20meteorol%C3%B3gicos%20geoestacionarios
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-08-28
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Production Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- manufacturing resource planning
1, record 8, English, manufacturing%20resource%20planning
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- manufacturing resources planning 2, record 8, English, manufacturing%20resources%20planning
correct
- MRP 3, record 8, English, MRP
correct
- MRP 3, record 8, English, MRP
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A method for the effective computer planning of all resources of a manufacturing company. Ideally, it addresses operational planning in units, financial planning in dollars, and has a simulation capability to answer "what if" questions. It is made up of a variety of functions, each linked together. Business Planning, Master Production Scheduling, Material Requirements Planning, Capacity Requirements Planning and the execution support systems for capacity and material. Output from these systems would be integrated with financial reports such as the business plan, purchase commitment report, shipping budget, inventory projections in dollars, etc. 1, record 8, English, - manufacturing%20resource%20planning
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Manufacturing Resource Planning is a direct outgrowth and extension of closed-loop MRP. 1, record 8, English, - manufacturing%20resource%20planning
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by CGSB. 4, record 8, English, - manufacturing%20resource%20planning
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Gestion de la production
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- planification des ressources de fabrication
1, record 8, French, planification%20des%20ressources%20de%20fabrication
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode pour la planification informatisée efficace de toutes les ressources d'une société de fabrication. Idéalement, cette méthode traite de la planification opérationnelle en unités, la planification financière en dollars et possède une capacité de simulation qui permet de répondre aux question "et si?". Cette méthode se compose de diverses fonctions étroitement liées, soit la planification des besoins matières, le plan de charge et les systèmes de soutien pour l'exécution concernant la charge et les matières. Les données de sortie de ces systèmes sont intégrées aux rapports financiers comme le plan d'entreprise, le rapport sur l'engagement relatif aux achats, le budget des expéditions, les prévisions relatives au stock en dollars, etc. 2, record 8, French, - planification%20des%20ressources%20de%20fabrication
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La planification des ressources de fabrication est un prolongement direct de la PRF en circuit fermé. 2, record 8, French, - planification%20des%20ressources%20de%20fabrication
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 3, record 8, French, - planification%20des%20ressources%20de%20fabrication
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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