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ESCORT CONVOY [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Maneuvering of Ships
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ice convoy
1, record 1, English, ice%20convoy
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ice Convoys. When ice conditions are severe, masters of ships may be requested to form their ships into convoy for escort by an icebreaker or icebreakers. 1, record 1, English, - ice%20convoy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvre des navires
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- convoi dans les glaces
1, record 1, French, convoi%20dans%20les%20glaces
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un convoi dans les glaces se compose de un ou de plusieurs bâtiments, dont certains peuvent être renforcés pour la navigation dans les glaces, accompagnés d'un ou plusieurs brise-glace. 1, record 1, French, - convoi%20dans%20les%20glaces
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
- Helicopters (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 422 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
1, record 2, English, 422%20Tactical%20Helicopter%20Squadron
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 422 Tac Hel Sqn 2, record 2, English, 422%20Tac%20Hel%20Sqn
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[During the] Second World War, the [422 Tactical Helicopter Squadron] flew on reconnaissance, convoy escort and anti-submarine operations in Great Britain, Iceland, Gibraltar and the Soviet Union under "Coastal Command. " 3, record 2, English, - 422%20Tactical%20Helicopter%20Squadron
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[The 422 Tactical Helicopter Squadron was] disbanded 16 August 1980. 3, record 2, English, - 422%20Tactical%20Helicopter%20Squadron
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères
1, record 2, French, 422e%20Escadron%20tactique%20d%27h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- 422 ETAH 2, record 2, French, 422%20ETAH
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères : s'écrit 422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères. 3, record 2, French, - 422e%20Escadron%20tactique%20d%27h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Pendant la] Seconde Guerre mondiale, [le 422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères] a volé des missions de reconnaissance, d'escorte de convois et de patrouille anti-sous-marine en Grande-Bretagne, en Islande, à Gibraltar et en Union soviétique sous le « Coastal Command ». 4, record 2, French, - 422e%20Escadron%20tactique%20d%27h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Le 422e Escadron tactique d'hélicoptères a été] dissous le 16 août 1980. 4, record 2, French, - 422e%20Escadron%20tactique%20d%27h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-08-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Sea Operations (Military)
- National and International Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- convoy escort oiler
1, record 3, English, convoy%20escort%20oiler
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CEO 2, record 3, English, CEO
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoy escort oiler; CEO : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - convoy%20escort%20oiler
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pétrolier d'escorte de convoi
1, record 3, French, p%C3%A9trolier%20d%27escorte%20de%20convoi
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CEO 2, record 3, French, CEO
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pétrolier d'escorte de convoi; CEO : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - p%C3%A9trolier%20d%27escorte%20de%20convoi
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- National and International Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- convoy escort
1, record 4, English, convoy%20escort
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One (or more) naval ship(s) or aircraft traveling with a convoy and responsible for its protection. 2, record 4, English, - convoy%20escort
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- escorte de convoi
1, record 4, French, escorte%20de%20convoi
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Seguridad nacional e internacional
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- escolta de convoy
1, record 4, Spanish, escolta%20de%20convoy
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barco(s) o aeronave(s) que acompañan un convoy y son responsables de su protección. 1, record 4, Spanish, - escolta%20de%20convoy
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- convoy through escort
1, record 5, English, convoy%20through%20escort
correct, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Those ships of the close escort which normally remain with the convoy from its port of assembly to its port of arrival. 1, record 5, English, - convoy%20through%20escort
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoy through escort : term and definition standardized by NATO in the AAP-6 standard published in 2008, but not included in the 2009 version. 2, record 5, English, - convoy%20through%20escort
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- escorte de bout en bout de convoi
1, record 5, French, escorte%20de%20bout%20en%20bout%20de%20convoi
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiments de l'escorte rapprochée qui restent normalement avec le convoi depuis son port de rassemblement jusqu'à son port d'arrivée. 1, record 5, French, - escorte%20de%20bout%20en%20bout%20de%20convoi
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escorte de bout en bout de convoi : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN dans la norme AAP-6 de 2008, mais non repris dans l'édition de 2009. 2, record 5, French, - escorte%20de%20bout%20en%20bout%20de%20convoi
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- escolta permanente de un convoy
1, record 5, Spanish, escolta%20permanente%20de%20un%20convoy
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barcos que componen la escolta próxima que permanece normalmente con el convoy desde el puerto de reunión o salida hasta el de llegada. 1, record 5, Spanish, - escolta%20permanente%20de%20un%20convoy
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-03-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Security
- Military Transportation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- convoy escort
1, record 6, English, convoy%20escort
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An escort to protect a convoy of vehicles from being scattered, destroyed or captured. 1, record 6, English, - convoy%20escort
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoy escort : term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 6, English, - convoy%20escort
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Sécurité
- Transport militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- escorte de convoi
1, record 6, French, escorte%20de%20convoi
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escorte destinée à empêcher un convoi de véhicules d'être dispersé, détruit ou capturé. 1, record 6, French, - escorte%20de%20convoi
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escorte de convoi : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - escorte%20de%20convoi
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ejército de tierra
- Seguridad
- Transporte militar
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- escolta de convoy
1, record 6, Spanish, escolta%20de%20convoy
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Escolta que protege un convoy de vehículos, y trata de evitar que sea dispersado, destruido o capturado. 1, record 6, Spanish, - escolta%20de%20convoy
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Security
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- convoy escort commander
1, record 7, English, convoy%20escort%20commander
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer or non-commissioned officer in charge of the combat force assigned to execute the convoy escort task. 1, record 7, English, - convoy%20escort%20commander
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoy escort commander : term and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 2, record 7, English, - convoy%20escort%20commander
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Sécurité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commandant d'escorte de convoi
1, record 7, French, commandant%20d%27escorte%20de%20convoi
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier ou sous-officier responsable de la force de combat affectée à la tâche d'escorte de convoi. 1, record 7, French, - commandant%20d%27escorte%20de%20convoi
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant d'escorte de convoi : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 7, French, - commandant%20d%27escorte%20de%20convoi
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-02-18
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- convoy commodore
1, record 8, English, convoy%20commodore
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naval officer, or master of one of the ships in a convoy, designated to command the convoy, subject to the orders of the officer in tactical command. If no surface escort is present, he takes entire command. 1, record 8, English, - convoy%20commodore
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoy commodore: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 8, English, - convoy%20commodore
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- commodore de convoi
1, record 8, French, commodore%20de%20convoi
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier de marine, ou capitaine de l'un des navires d'un convoi, désigné pour commander ce convoi compte tenu des ordres de l'officier exerçant le commandement tactique. S'il n'y a pas d'escorte de surface, il exerce le commandement du convoi sans aucune restriction. 1, record 8, French, - commodore%20de%20convoi
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commodore de convoi : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 8, French, - commodore%20de%20convoi
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- comodoro del convoy
1, record 8, Spanish, comodoro%20del%20convoy
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- jefe del convoy 1, record 8, Spanish, jefe%20del%20convoy
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oficial naval, o jefe de un buque del convoy, designado para mantener el convoy bajo las órdenes del oficial que tiene el mando táctico. Si no hay escolta de superficie, toma el mando total. 1, record 8, Spanish, - comodoro%20del%20convoy
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- escort a convoy
1, record 9, English, escort%20a%20convoy
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To assure the protection of a convoy during its movements and halts in an insecure zone. 1, record 9, English, - escort%20a%20convoy
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Priority is given to the most sensitive vehicles. 1, record 9, English, - escort%20a%20convoy
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- escorter un convoi
1, record 9, French, escorter%20un%20convoi
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assurer la protection d'un convoi en zone d'insécurité, au cours du déplacement et pendant les haltes. 1, record 9, French, - escorter%20un%20convoi
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La priorité est accordée aux véhicules les plus sensibles. 1, record 9, French, - escorter%20un%20convoi
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
escorter un convoi : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 9, French, - escorter%20un%20convoi
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1981-05-20
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Water Transport
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- provision of oilers for convoy escort 1, record 10, English, provision%20of%20oilers%20for%20convoy%20escort
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Transport par eau
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fourniture de ravitailleurs pour escorte de convoi 1, record 10, French, fourniture%20de%20ravitailleurs%20pour%20escorte%20de%20convoi
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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