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WITHDRAWING FORCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2008-04-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan
1, record 1, English, Independent%20Panel%20on%20Canada%27s%20Future%20Role%20in%20Afghanistan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On October 12, 2007 Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced the creation of an Independent Panel on Canada's Future Role in Afghanistan, which will review, analyse and make recommendations on Canada's engagement in Afghanistan beyond February 2009. The panel has been asked to consider four options, including : To continue training the Afghan army and police so that Canada can begin withdrawing its forces in February 2009; To focus on reconstruction and have forces from another country take over security in Kandahar; To shift Canadian security and reconstruction efforts to another region in Afghanistan; and To withdraw all Canadian military personnel except a minimal force to protect aid workers and diplomats. The panel may also identify and pursue additional options. 1, record 1, English, - Independent%20Panel%20on%20Canada%27s%20Future%20Role%20in%20Afghanistan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'experts indépendant sur le rôle futur du Canada en Afghanistan
1, record 1, French, Groupe%20d%27experts%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20sur%20le%20r%C3%B4le%20futur%20du%20Canada%20en%20Afghanistan
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le 12 octobre 2007, le premier ministre Stephen Harper a annoncé la création d'un groupe de travail indépendant sur le rôle futur du Canada en Afghanistan. Ce groupe examinera, analysera et fera des recommandations sur l'engagement du Canada au-delà de 2009. On a demandé au groupe d'examiner les quatre possibilités suivantes : continuer à entraîner l'armée et la police afghanes pour que le Canada puisse commencer, en février 2009, le retrait de ses forces; concentrer ses efforts sur la reconstruction et laisser les forces d'un autre pays prendre la relève en matière de sécurité à Kandahar; déployer les efforts canadiens en matière de sécurité et de reconstruction dans une autre région d'Afghanistan; retirer le personnel militaire canadien mais laisser une toute petite force pour protéger les travailleurs de l'aide et les diplomates. Le groupe pourra également identifier des options supplémentaires afin d'aider à diriger les politiques canadiennes. 1, record 1, French, - Groupe%20d%27experts%20ind%C3%A9pendant%20sur%20le%20r%C3%B4le%20futur%20du%20Canada%20en%20Afghanistan
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rear guard
1, record 2, English, rear%20guard
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rearmost elements of an advancing or withdrawing force. It has the following functions : a. To protect the rear of a column from hostile forces. b. During the withdrawal, to delay the enemy. c. During the advance, to keep supply routes open. 2, record 2, English, - rear%20guard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rear guard: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - rear%20guard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arrière-garde
1, record 2, French, arri%C3%A8re%2Dgarde
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Derniers éléments d'une force en progression ou en repli. Ils ont les fonctions suivantes : a. protéger les arrières d'une colonne contre des forces ennemies; b. retarder l'ennemi pendant le repli; c. pendant la progression, maintenir ouvertes les voies d'approvisionnement. 2, record 2, French, - arri%C3%A8re%2Dgarde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arrière-garde : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN et uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - arri%C3%A8re%2Dgarde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- retaguardia
1, record 2, Spanish, retaguardia
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Los elementos más retrasados de una fuerza que avanza o se retira. Tienen las misiones siguientes: a. proteger la parte posterior de una columna de las fuerzas enemigas. b. durante la retirada; retardar al enemigo. c. durante el avance; mantener abiertas las rutas de suministro. 1, record 2, Spanish, - retaguardia
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