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ESCORT GROUP [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- convoy
1, record 1, English, convoy
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Cvy 2, record 1, English, Cvy
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of vehicles organized for the purpose of control and orderly movement with or without escort protection. 3, record 1, English, - convoy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoy; Cvy: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - convoy
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
convoy: designation and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - convoy
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- convoi
1, record 1, French, convoi
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- Cvy 2, record 1, French, Cvy
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de véhicules organisé de façon à faciliter le contrôle et le déplacement en bon ordre, avec ou sans escorte de protection. 3, record 1, French, - convoi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
convoi; Cvy : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - convoi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
convoi : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - convoi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte militar
- Ejército de tierra
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- convoy
1, record 1, Spanish, convoy
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupo de vehículos organizado con fines de control y de movimiento en forma ordenada, con o sin escolta de protección. 1, record 1, Spanish, - convoy
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Tourist Lodging
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities set-up services
1, record 2, English, Support%20occupations%20in%20accommodation%2C%20travel%20and%20facilities%20set%2Dup%20services
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This unit group includes workers who carry hotel guests’ luggage and escort guests to their rooms, carry travellers’ luggage at airports, in railway stations and aboard ships, clean and maintain public areas and passengers’ rooms aboard ships and trains, and set up rooms and associated furnishings, commercial displays, exhibits, equipment and booths in facilities and establishments. They are employed by hotels, conference centres, retail establishments, passenger transport companies and throughout the private and public sectors. 1, record 2, English, - Support%20occupations%20in%20accommodation%2C%20travel%20and%20facilities%20set%2Dup%20services
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6721: classification system code in the National Occupational Classification. 2, record 2, English, - Support%20occupations%20in%20accommodation%2C%20travel%20and%20facilities%20set%2Dup%20services
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Support occupations in accommodation, travel and facilities setup services
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Hébergement (Tourisme)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Personnel de soutien en services d'hébergement, de voyage et en services de montage d'installation
1, record 2, French, Personnel%20de%20soutien%20en%20services%20d%27h%C3%A9bergement%2C%20de%20voyage%20et%20en%20services%20de%20montage%20d%27installation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le personnel de soutien en services d'hébergement, de voyage et en service de montage d'installation transportent les bagages des clients d'hôtels et les accompagnent à leurs chambres, transportent les bagages des voyageurs dans des aéroports, des gares et à bord de navires, nettoient et entretiennent les aires publiques et les chambres des passagers à bord de trains et de navires, et préparent les chambres, l'ameublement, les présentoirs, l'équipement et les kiosques commerciaux dans des installations et des établissements. Ils travaillent dans des hôtels, des centres de congrès, des établissements de vente au détail, des entreprises de transport de passagers et ailleurs dans les secteurs public et privé. 1, record 2, French, - Personnel%20de%20soutien%20en%20services%20d%27h%C3%A9bergement%2C%20de%20voyage%20et%20en%20services%20de%20montage%20d%27installation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
6721 : code du système de classification de la Classification nationale des professions. 2, record 2, French, - Personnel%20de%20soutien%20en%20services%20d%27h%C3%A9bergement%2C%20de%20voyage%20et%20en%20services%20de%20montage%20d%27installation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Air Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- friendly fighter
1, record 3, English, friendly%20fighter
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ten aircraft of [the] group were forced to turn back shortly after take-off, seriously decreasing the fire power and formation strength while enroute to the target. After their rendezvous with other Wing units and without the support of friendly fighter escort, where it was attacked by more than 100 enemy fighters. These were constantly replaced by fresh enemy planes until, when the group reached the target, the total strength of the attackers was estimated at over 200 hostile fighters. 1, record 3, English, - friendly%20fighter
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fighter: A generic term to describe a type of fast and manoeuvrable fixed wing aircraft capable of tactical air operations against air and/or surface targets. 2, record 3, English, - friendly%20fighter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Forces aériennes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chasseur ami
1, record 3, French, chasseur%20ami
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chasseurs ennemis ne devraient pas seulement être observés par des chasseurs amis, mais nos propres troupes au sol devraient prévenir nos pilotes de la moindre activité ennemie. Une patrouille de couverture devrait protéger le groupe principal d'une attaque surprise ennemie en restant au-dessus du reste du groupe. La même patrouille de couverture devrait aussi être utilisée à l'attaque lorsque les avions amis sont en infériorité numérique. 1, record 3, French, - chasseur%20ami
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chasseur : terme générique pour désigner un type d'aéronef rapide et maniable, capable d'effectuer des opérations tactiques contre des objectifs aériens ou de surface. 2, record 3, French, - chasseur%20ami
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-11-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Official Ceremonies
- Police
- Fire-Fighting Services
- Paramilitary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- honour guard
1, record 4, English, honour%20guard
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- guard of honour 2, record 4, English, guard%20of%20honour
correct
- guard of honor 3, record 4, English, guard%20of%20honor
correct
- honor guard 4, record 4, English, honor%20guard
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of people serving as an escort or performing drill exhibitions on ceremonial occasions. 5, record 4, English, - honour%20guard
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Cérémonies officielles
- Police
- Service d'incendie
- Paramilitaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- garde d'honneur
1, record 4, French, garde%20d%27honneur
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)
- Ceremonias oficiales
- Policía
- Servicios de lucha contra incendios
- Paramilitar
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- escolta de honores
1, record 4, Spanish, escolta%20de%20honores
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- formación de honor 1, record 4, Spanish, formaci%C3%B3n%20de%20honor
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-02-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Safety (Water Transport)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- naval augmentation group
1, record 5, English, naval%20augmentation%20group
correct, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A formed group of escort ships employed to augment the through escort of convoys when passing through areas known or suspected to be threatened by enemy forces. 1, record 5, English, - naval%20augmentation%20group
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
naval augmentation group: 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, - naval%20augmentation%20group
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- groupe de renfort d'escorte
1, record 5, French, groupe%20de%20renfort%20d%27escorte
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe organisé d'escorteurs utilisé pour renforcer l'escorte des convois lorsque ceux-ci traversent des zones connues pour être sous la menace ennemie, ou supposées l'être. 1, record 5, French, - groupe%20de%20renfort%20d%27escorte
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe de renfort d'escorte : 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, - groupe%20de%20renfort%20d%27escorte
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Seguridad (Transporte por agua)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo naval de refuerzo
1, record 5, Spanish, grupo%20naval%20de%20refuerzo
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grupo, formado por barcos de escolta, empleado para reforzar la escolta de un convoy cuando atraviesa áreas en las que se sabe, o se supone, que hay amenaza de fuerzas enemigas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - grupo%20naval%20de%20refuerzo
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-10-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Air Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- enemy fighter
1, record 6, English, enemy%20fighter
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hostile fighter 1, record 6, English, hostile%20fighter
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ten aircrafts of [the] group were forced to turn back shortly after take-off, seriously decreasing the fire power and formation strength while enroute to the target. After their rendezvous with other Wing units and without the support of friendly fighter escort, where it was attacked by more than 100 enemy fighters. These were constantly replaced by fresh enemy planes until, when the group reached the target, the total strength of the attackers was estimated at over 200 hostile fighters. 1, record 6, English, - enemy%20fighter
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fighter: A generic term to describe a type of fast and manoeuvrable fixed wing aircraft capable of tactical air operations against air and/or surface targets. 2, record 6, English, - enemy%20fighter
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Forces aériennes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chasseur ennemi
1, record 6, French, chasseur%20ennemi
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chasseurs ennemis ne devraient pas seulement être observés par des chasseurs amis, mais nos propres troupes au sol devraient prévenir nos pilotes de la moindre activité ennemie. Une patrouille de couverture devrait protéger le groupe principal d'une attaque surprise ennemie en restant au-dessus du reste du groupe. La même patrouille de couverture devrait aussi être utilisée à l'attaque lorsque les avions amis sont en infériorité numérique. 1, record 6, French, - chasseur%20ennemi
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chasseur : terme générique pour désigner un type d'aéronef rapide et maniable, capable d'effectuer des opérations tactiques contre des objectifs aériens ou de surface. 2, record 6, French, - chasseur%20ennemi
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-02-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine carrier group
1, record 7, English, antisubmarine%20carrier%20group
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hunter-killer group 1, record 7, English, hunter%2Dkiller%20group
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A formed group of ships consisting of one or more antisubmarine carriers and a number of escort vessels whose primary mission is to detect and destroy submarines. 1, record 7, English, - antisubmarine%20carrier%20group
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Such groups may be employed in convoy support or hunter/killer roles. 1, record 7, English, - antisubmarine%20carrier%20group
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antisubmarine carrier group; hunter-killer group: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 7, English, - antisubmarine%20carrier%20group
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- groupe anti-sous-marin avec porte-avions
1, record 7, French, groupe%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin%20avec%20porte%2Davions
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- groupe hunter-killer 1, record 7, French, groupe%20hunter%2Dkiller
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe de bâtiments comprenant un ou plusieurs porte-avions anti-sous-marins et un certains nombre d'escorteurs, et dont la mission principale est de rechercher et de détruire les sous-marins. 1, record 7, French, - groupe%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin%20avec%20porte%2Davions
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De tels groupes peuvent être employés en soutien d'un convoi ou en opérations hunter-killer. 1, record 7, French, - groupe%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin%20avec%20porte%2Davions
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
groupe anti-sous-marin avec porte-avions; groupe hunter-killer : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 7, French, - groupe%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin%20avec%20porte%2Davions
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo antisubmarino de portaaviones
1, record 7, Spanish, grupo%20antisubmarino%20de%20portaaviones
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto formado por barcos entre los que hay uno o más submarinos y cierto número de buques de escolta, cuya misión principal es detectar y destruir los submarinos. 1, record 7, Spanish, - grupo%20antisubmarino%20de%20portaaviones
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tales grupos pueden emplearse en apoyo de un convoy y en misiones de caza y ataque. 1, record 7, Spanish, - grupo%20antisubmarino%20de%20portaaviones
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-01-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- escort group
1, record 8, English, escort%20group
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- groupe d'escorte
1, record 8, French, groupe%20d%27escorte
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-07-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- resocialization escort
1, record 9, English, resocialization%20escort
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- re-socialization escort 2, record 9, English, re%2Dsocialization%20escort
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Type of escort. For this category, a degree of trust shall be determined and extended to an inmate or group of inmates for the purpose of resocialization, but security shall remain a consideration. 3, record 9, English, - resocialization%20escort
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- escorte de resocialisation
1, record 9, French, escorte%20de%20resocialisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce type d'escorte vise la réinsertion sociale d'un ou de plusieurs détenus auxquels on témoigne une certaine confiance, sans toutefois négliger les questions de sécurité. 2, record 9, French, - escorte%20de%20resocialisation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-02-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- accompanied temporary absence
1, record 10, English, accompanied%20temporary%20absence
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The escort is not required to remain with the offender at all times; normally used on group absences. 1, record 10, English, - accompanied%20temporary%20absence
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sortie accompagnée
1, record 10, French, sortie%20accompagn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'agent chargé d'accompagner le détenu n'est pas tenu de rester constamment avec lui; c'est la formule normalement utilisée lors des sorties de groupe. 1, record 10, French, - sortie%20accompagn%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-06-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- escort service
1, record 11, English, escort%20service
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escort : A group of persons, or a single person, accompanying another or others for protection, guidance, or courtesy. 2, record 11, English, - escort%20service
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- agence d'accompagnement
1, record 11, French, agence%20d%27accompagnement
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- service d'accompagnement 1, record 11, French, service%20d%27accompagnement
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entreprise qui met à la disposition de ses clients des personnes accompagnatrices à l'occasion de manifestations officielles ou mondaines. 1, record 11, French, - agence%20d%27accompagnement
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pour vos sorties importantes l'agence TOUT-ATOUT met à votre disposition, par son service d'accompagnement pour dames et messieurs, un personnel distingué, bien stylé et élégant. 1, record 11, French, - agence%20d%27accompagnement
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes entérinés par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 2, record 11, French, - agence%20d%27accompagnement
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1983-11-17
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National History
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Barber Pole Brigade
1, record 12, English, Barber%20Pole%20Brigade
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a famous Royal Canadian Navy escort group of the second world war. 2, record 12, English, - Barber%20Pole%20Brigade
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) on the problem of distinctive markings (...) decided to paint the funnels in bands of red and white (...) and the Barber Pole Brigade [was born]. 1, record 12, English, - Barber%20Pole%20Brigade
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Histoires nationales
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Brigade à l'enseigne de barbier 1, record 12, French, Brigade%20%C3%A0%20l%27enseigne%20de%20barbier
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La "Brigade à l'enseigne de barbier" devint le plus ancien, le plus fier, le plus chansonné (...) de tous les groupes. 1, record 12, French, - Brigade%20%C3%A0%20l%27enseigne%20de%20barbier
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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