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OPERATIONAL EXPERIMENTATION [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-09-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- operational experimentation
1, record 1, English, operational%20experimentation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OPEX 2, record 1, English, OPEX
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
operational experimentation; OPEX : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - operational%20experimentation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- expérimentation opérationnelle
1, record 1, French, exp%C3%A9rimentation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
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
expérimentation opérationnelle : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - exp%C3%A9rimentation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- warfare development
1, record 2, English, warfare%20development
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WARDEV 2, record 2, English, WARDEV
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... warfare development represents the synthesis of operational-level analysis, lessons identified through observation and coaching of exercises, doctrinal and technological developments, and capability integration and experimentation in all domains to ensure the Alliance remains relevant in current and future operational environments. 3, record 2, English, - warfare%20development
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
warface development; WARDEV: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - warfare%20development
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- développement des capacités de combat
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
développement des capacités de combat : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20de%20combat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Combined Forces (Military)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Joint Experimentation
1, record 3, English, Joint%20Experimentation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- JE 1, record 3, English, JE
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the US is implementing the RMA [Revolution in Military Affairs] through a process called Joint Experimentation(JE). JE is defined as "an iterative process of collecting, developing and exploring concepts to identify and recommend the best value-added solutions for changes to DOTMLP(doctrine, organisation, training, materiel, leadership and people) required to achieve significant advances in future joint operational capabilities". 1, record 3, English, - Joint%20Experimentation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Interarmées
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Expérimentation interarmées
1, record 3, French, Exp%C3%A9rimentation%20interarm%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EI 2, record 3, French, EI
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] les É.-U. mettent en œuvre la Révolution dans les affaires militaires au moyen d'un processus appelé Expérimentation interarmées (EI [...]). L'EI se définit comme «un processus itératif de collecte, d'élaboration et d'analyse de concepts, en vue de déterminer et de recommander les solutions offrant le plus de valeur ajoutée pour apporter les changements requis aux principes de DOIMLP (doctrine, organisation, instruction, matériel, leadership et personnes), et réaliser par ce moyen des progrès importants au niveau des capacités opérationnelles interarmées du futur». 2, record 3, French, - Exp%C3%A9rimentation%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Naval Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Maritime Research Coordination Cell 1, record 4, English, Maritime%20Research%20Coordination%20Cell
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Maritime Research Coordination Cell co-ordinates formulation of the Maritime R&D [research and development] programme requirements that are incorporated into Defence Research and Development Canada's(DRDC) R&D Service Level Agreements, the maritime portion of DGOR's [Director General Operational Research] business plan and the CFMWC [Canadian Forces Maritime Warfare centre] Maritime Experimentation programme. 1, record 4, English, - Maritime%20Research%20Coordination%20Cell
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Maritime Research Co-ordination Cell
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Forces navales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Cellule de coordination de la recherche maritime
1, record 4, French, Cellule%20de%20coordination%20de%20la%20recherche%20maritime
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CCRM 1, record 4, French, CCRM
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Cellule de coordination de la recherche maritime coordonne la formulation des besoins du programme de recherche et développement maritimes qui sont énoncés dans les accords sur les niveaux de service de Recherche et développement pour la défense Canada (RDDC), du volet maritime du plan d'activités du DGRO [Directeur général - Recherche opérationnelle] et du programme d'expérimentation du CGNFC [Centre de guerre navale des Forces canadiennes]. 1, record 4, French, - Cellule%20de%20coordination%20de%20la%20recherche%20maritime
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Warfare Centre
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Warfare%20Centre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CFWC 1, record 5, English, CFWC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Providing operational focus and critical military concepts and experimentation support to facilitate the processes of capability based planning, the CFWC will enable the Central Force Development Authority to provide the necessary top down direction for an effective system of integrated force development. The initial concept for the CFWC includes the following : Integrated Lessons Learned Cell, Integrated Operational Trends Analysis Cell, Integrated Concept and Force Employment Scenario Development Cell, Integrated Doctrine Development Cell, Pol-Mil War Gaming Cell AND Canadian Forces Experimentation Centre. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Warfare%20Centre
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre de guerre des Forces canadiennes
1, record 5, French, Centre%20de%20guerre%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CGFC 1, record 5, French, CGFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- CD&E initiative 1, record 6, English, CD%26E%20initiative
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Joint Capabilities Requirements Board(JCRB), in endorsing the latest edition of the Joint CD&E [concept development and experimentation] Campaign Plan... directed that CFEC [Canadian Forces Experimentation Centre] undertake CD&E initiatives to examine new concepts associated with the sustainment of deployed operational forces. 1, record 6, English, - CD%26E%20initiative
Record 6, Key term(s)
- concept development and experimentation initiative
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- initiative d'EEC
1, record 6, French, initiative%20d%27EEC
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En avalisant la dernière version du plan interarmées d'EEC [élaboration et expérimentation de concept] [...], le Comité des capacités interarmées requises (CCIR) a chargé le CEFC [Centre d'expérimentation des Forces canadiennes] d'entreprendre des initiatives d'EEC pour étudier les nouveaux concepts associés au soutien offert aux forces opérationnelles déployées. 1, record 6, French, - initiative%20d%27EEC
Record 6, Key term(s)
- initiative d'élaboration et d'expérimentation de concept
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Logistics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- global distribution concept 1, record 7, English, global%20distribution%20concept
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Specific activities to be conducted over the medium term include : developing a synthetic environment optimized to undertake modeling and simulation of operational sustainment concepts; supporting the National Military Support Capability project in analyzing support capabilities during the definition Phase of that project; analyzing enhanced global distribution concepts, participating in multinational logistics CD&E [concept development and experimentation] initiatives and examining advanced sustainment technologies research. 1, record 7, English, - global%20distribution%20concept
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Logistique militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- concept de distribution à l'échelle mondiale
1, record 7, French, concept%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9chelle%20mondiale
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-06-23
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- advanced sustainment technologies research 1, record 8, English, advanced%20sustainment%20technologies%20research
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Specific activities to be conducted over the medium term include : developing a synthetic environment optimized to undertake modeling and simulation of operational sustainment concepts; supporting the National Military Support Capability project in analyzing support capabilities during the definition Phase of that project; analyzing enhanced global distribution concepts, participating in multinational logistics CD&E [concept development and experimentation] initiatives and examining advanced sustainment technologies research. 1, record 8, English, - advanced%20sustainment%20technologies%20research
Record 8, Key term(s)
- advanced sustainment technology research
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- recherche sur les technologies de pointe en matière de soutien
1, record 8, French, recherche%20sur%20les%20technologies%20de%20pointe%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20soutien
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les activités précises qui seront menées à moyen terme comprennent l'élaboration d'un environnement synthétique optimisé pour exécuter la modélisation et la simulation de concepts de soutien opérationnel; l'appui au projet de capacité nationale de soutien militaire grâce à l'analyse des capacités de soutien au cours de la phase de définition du projet, l'analyse de concepts évolués de distribution à l'échelle mondiale, la participation aux initiatives de logistique multinationales du CEFC [Centre d'expérimentation des Forces canadiennes] et l'examen des recherches sur les technologies de pointe en matière de soutien. 1, record 8, French, - recherche%20sur%20les%20technologies%20de%20pointe%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20soutien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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