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CBRN DEFENCE IS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Organization
- CBRNE Operations
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- CBRN Defence Battalion
1, record 1, English, CBRN%20Defence%20Battalion
correct, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CBRN Defence Battalion is a NATO body specifically trained and equipped to deal with CBRN incidents and/or attacks against NATO populations, territory or forces. The [CBRN Defence] Battalion trains not only for armed conflict, but also for deployment in crises, where it supports civilian authorities, such as natural disasters and industrial accidents. 1, record 1, English, - CBRN%20Defence%20Battalion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CBRN: chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear. 2, record 1, English, - CBRN%20Defence%20Battalion
Record 1, Key term(s)
- CBRN Defense Battalion
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Battalion
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense Battalion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations CBRNE
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Bataillon de défense CBRN
1, record 1, French, Bataillon%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bataillon de défense CBRN est un organe OTAN spécialement entraîné et équipé pour faire face à des incidents CBRN ou à des attaques CBRN dirigées contre les populations, le territoire ou les forces des pays de l'OTAN. Le bataillon s'entraîne non seulement pour les conflits armés, mais aussi pour les déploiements dans des situations de crise telles que les catastrophes naturelles et les accidents industriels, situations dans lesquelles il vient appuyer les autorités civiles. 1, record 1, French, - Bataillon%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
CBRN : chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire. 2, record 1, French, - Bataillon%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Bataillon de défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Strategy
- CBRNE Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence
1, record 2, English, chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CBRND 1, record 2, English, CBRND
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence 2, record 2, English, CBRN%20defence
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plans and activities intended to mitigate or neutralize adverse effects resulting from: the use or threatened use of chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear weapons and devices; the emergence of secondary hazards arising from an engagement; or the release, or risk of release, of toxic industrial materials into the environment. 3, record 2, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRN defence is divided into the following five enabling components... : detection, identification and monitoring; warning and reporting; individual and collective protection; hazard management; and medical countermeasures. 2, record 2, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence; CBRND: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel; term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 2, English, - chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence
Record 2, Key term(s)
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense
- CBRN defense
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Stratégie militaire
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DCBRN 1, record 2, French, DCBRN
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- défense CBRN 2, record 2, French, d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plans et activités visant à atténuer ou neutraliser les effets négatifs causés par : l'utilisation ou la menace de l'utilisation d'armes [et de dispositifs] chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires; de l'apparition de dangers secondaires provenant d'un engagement; ou du dégagement ou possibilité de dégagement de [matières industrielles] toxiques dans l'environnement. 3, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La défense CBRN est divisée selon les cinq composantes habilitantes suivantes [...] : la détection, la localisation et la surveillance; la mise en garde et la production de rapports; la protection individuelle et collective; la gestion des dangers; les contre-mesures médicales. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire; DCBRN : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 4, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
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 2013-01-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Bodies
- CBRNE Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Joint Capability Group on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence 1, record 6, English, Joint%20Capability%20Group%20on%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear%20Defence
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- JCG CBRN 2, record 6, English, JCG%20CBRN
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Joint Capability Group on CBRN Defence 1, record 6, English, Joint%20Capability%20Group%20on%20CBRN%20Defence
- JCG CBRN 2, record 6, English, JCG%20CBRN
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Joint Capability Group on CBRN Defence(JCG CBRN) is a joint, tri-service body responsible for armaments and technical interoperability of CBRN defence including :CBRN detection, identification and monitoring(DIM) ;sampling and identification of biological, chemical and radiological agents(SIBCRA) ;assessment of hazards and determination of challenge levels of chemical and biological agents and relevant toxic industrial materials(TIMs) ;CBRN hazard management [and] CBRN physical protection. 2, record 6, English, - Joint%20Capability%20Group%20on%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear%20Defence
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The JCG CBRN mission is to enhance the capability of NATO forces personnel and equipment to survive and operate in CBRN environments by harmonising and standardising technical requirements, identifying and promoting cooperative activities and exchanging information on armaments and technical interoperability aspects of CBRN defence. 2, record 6, English, - Joint%20Capability%20Group%20on%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear%20Defence
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Joint Capability Group on Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense
- Joint Capability Group on CBRN Defense
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres d'organismes de l'OTAN
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Groupe des capacités interarmées en matière de défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire
1, record 6, French, Groupe%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20interarm%C3%A9es%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- JCG CBRN 1, record 6, French, JCG%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Groupe des capacités interarmées en matière de défense CBRN 1, record 6, French, Groupe%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20interarm%C3%A9es%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
- JCG CBRN 1, record 6, French, JCG%20CBRN
masculine noun
- JCG CBRN 1, record 6, French, JCG%20CBRN
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Groupe des capacités interarmées en matière de défense CBRN (JCG CBRN) est un organe interarmées qui s’occupe des armements et de l’interopérabilité technique dans le domaine de la défense CBRN : détection, identification et surveillance CBRN; échantillonnage et identification des agents biologiques, chimiques et radiologiques (EIABCR); évaluation du danger et détermination des niveaux de défi présentés par les agents chimiques et biologiques et les matériaux industriels toxiques (MIT); gestion des risques CBRN; protection CBRN physique. 1, record 6, French, - Groupe%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20interarm%C3%A9es%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le JCG CBRN a pour mission d’accroître la capacité du personnel des forces et de l’équipement de l’OTAN de survivre et de mener leurs opérations en milieu CBRN. Pour ce faire, il harmonise et en uniformise les exigences techniques, recense les activités de coopération et fait la promotion de celles-ci, en plus d’échanger de l’information sur les armements et les aspects liés à l’interopérabilité technique en matière de défense CBRN. 1, record 6, French, - Groupe%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20interarm%C3%A9es%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-01-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Military Training
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence instructor
1, record 7, English, CBRN%20defence%20instructor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defence instructor 2, record 7, English, chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20defence%20instructor
correct
- CBRN instructor 3, record 7, English, CBRN%20instructor
avoid, see observation
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear instructor 4, record 7, English, chemical%2C%20biological%2C%20radiological%20and%20nuclear%20instructor
avoid, see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CF [Canadian Forces] members who act as CBRN defence specialists should be confident that operations can be conducted safely in a contaminated environment. To ensure this confidence, chemical agent training should be conducted in a realistic but controlled environment. In addition, members of certain operational units use such training to ensure the accuracy of equipment, reliability of technique, as well as competence and confidence of personnel.... Chemical agent training is authorized in priority for the following :... general support CBRN defence units; decontamination units(mobile laundry and bath unit platoons, airfield engineer squadrons and field ambulances) ;... CF fleet schools unit CBRN defence officers and unit CBRN defence instructors... 5, record 7, English, - CBRN%20defence%20instructor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CBRN instructor; chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear instructor: These terms should be avoided as they are grammatically incorrect. 2, record 7, English, - CBRN%20defence%20instructor
Record 7, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense instructor
- chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense instructor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- instructeur de défense CBRN
1, record 7, French, instructeur%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- instructrice de défense CBRN 2, record 7, French, instructrice%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
correct, feminine noun
- instructeur de défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire 2, record 7, French, instructeur%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
- instructrice de défense chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire 2, record 7, French, instructrice%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20chimique%2C%20biologique%2C%20radiologique%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun
- instructeur CBRN 3, record 7, French, instructeur%20CBRN
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- instructrice CBRN 4, record 7, French, instructrice%20CBRN
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les militaires qui agissent en qualité de spécialistes en défense CBRN doivent être convaincus que les opérations peuvent être menées en toute sécurité dans un environnement contaminé. À cette fin, la formation avec des agents chimiques devrait être donnée dans un environnement réaliste mais contrôlé. En outre, les membres de certaines unités opérationnelles profitent de cette formation pour assurer la précision de l’équipement, la fiabilité des techniques ainsi que les compétences et l’assurance du personnel. [...] La formation avec des agents chimiques est autorisée en priorité pour ce qui suit : [...] les unités d’appui général en défense CBRN; les unités de décontamination (pelotons d’unité mobile de buanderie et de bain, escadrons du génie de l’air et ambulances de campagne); [...] les officiers de défense CBRN des unités des écoles navales des FC [Forces canadiennes] et les instructeurs de défense CBRN des unités [...] 1, record 7, French, - instructeur%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
instructeur CBRN; instructrice CBRN : Ces termes sont à éviter, car ils sont incorrects sur le plan grammatical. 2, record 7, French, - instructeur%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-01-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- CBRNE Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- decontamination unit
1, record 8, English, decontamination%20unit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chemical agent training is authorized in priority for the following :... general support CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence units; decontamination units(mobile laundry and bath unit platoons, airfield engineer squadrons and field ambulances)... 2, record 8, English, - decontamination%20unit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- unité de décontamination
1, record 8, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9contamination
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La formation avec des agents chimiques est autorisée en priorité pour ce qui suit : [...] les unités d’appui général en défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire]; les unités de décontamination (pelotons d’unité mobile de buanderie et de bain, escadrons du génie de l’air et ambulances de campagne) [...] 2, record 8, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20d%C3%A9contamination
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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