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IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EVENT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- improvised explosive device event
1, record 1, English, improvised%20explosive%20device%20event
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- IED event 2, record 1, English, IED%20event
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An event that involves any of the following types of improvised explosive device related actions or activities : explosion, attack, attempted attack, find, hoax, false alarm or turn-in. 3, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device%20event
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
improvised explosive device event; IED event : term and shortened form officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; term, shortened form and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device%20event
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évènement mettant en cause des engins explosifs improvisés
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20mettant%20en%20cause%20des%20engins%20explosifs%20improvis%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- événement mettant en cause des engins explosifs improvisés 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20mettant%20en%20cause%20des%20engins%20explosifs%20improvis%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
- évènement IED 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20IED
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- événement IED 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20IED
correct, masculine noun
- événement impliquant un EEI 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A9nement%20impliquant%20un%20EEI
correct, masculine noun
- évènement impliquant un EEI 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20impliquant%20un%20EEI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évènement comportant l'un des types d'action ou d'activités suivants de lutte contre les dispositifs explosifs de circonstance : une explosion, une attaque, une tentative d'attaque, une découverte, un canular, une fausse alerte ou une remise. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20mettant%20en%20cause%20des%20engins%20explosifs%20improvis%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IED : dispositif explosif de circonstance. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20mettant%20en%20cause%20des%20engins%20explosifs%20improvis%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
EEI : engin explosif improvisé. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20mettant%20en%20cause%20des%20engins%20explosifs%20improvis%C3%A9s
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
évènement IED : terme uniformisé par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre; terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9v%C3%A8nement%20mettant%20en%20cause%20des%20engins%20explosifs%20improvis%C3%A9s
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- improvised explosive device attack
1, record 2, English, improvised%20explosive%20device%20attack
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- IED attack 2, record 2, English, IED%20attack
correct, noun, officially approved
- attack 3, record 2, English, attack
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An improvised explosive device event in which the device functioned as intended. 4, record 2, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device%20attack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IED attack: term and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 5, record 2, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device%20attack
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attack: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 5, record 2, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device%20attack
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attaque à l’engin explosif improvisé
1, record 2, French, attaque%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bengin%20explosif%20improvis%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- attaque IED 2, record 2, French, attaque%20IED
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- attaque 3, record 2, French, attaque
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Événement IED [dispositif explosif de circonstance] au cours duquel le dispositif a fonctionné comme prévu. 4, record 2, French, - attaque%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bengin%20explosif%20improvis%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attaque IED : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 2, French, - attaque%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bengin%20explosif%20improvis%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attaque : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de la terminologie de la Défense. 5, record 2, French, - attaque%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bengin%20explosif%20improvis%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Risks and Threats (Security)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hoax
1, record 3, English, hoax
correct, noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In countering improvised explosive devices, an event that involves a mock device or a malicious warning intended to elicit a response. 2, record 3, English, - hoax
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hoax: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board; term standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 3, record 3, English, - hoax
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- canular
1, record 3, French, canular
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans la lutte contre les dispositifs explosifs de circonstance, événement mettant en cause un dispositif factice ou une alerte malveillante dans le but de provoquer une réaction. 2, record 3, French, - canular
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
canular : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense; terme normalisé par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 3, French, - canular
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-05-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Weapon Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- find
1, record 4, English, find
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An improvised explosive device event during which a device or other evidence is found. 2, record 4, English, - find
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
find: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 4, English, - find
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- découverte
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9couverte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évènement IED [dispositif explosif de circonstance] au cours duquel on trouve un dispositif ou d’autres éléments de preuve. 2, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9couverte
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
découverte : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9couverte
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Weapon Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- complex attack
1, record 5, English, complex%20attack
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An improvised explosive device event that involves more than one device or in which the attack is supported by direct or indirect fire. 2, record 5, English, - complex%20attack
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
complex attack: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 5, English, - complex%20attack
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- attaque complexe
1, record 5, French, attaque%20complexe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évènement IED [dispositif explosif de circonstance] impliquant plus d’un dispositif ou un appui-feu direct ou indirect. 2, record 5, French, - attaque%20complexe
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attaque complexe : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 3, record 5, French, - attaque%20complexe
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Weapon Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- attempted attack
1, record 6, English, attempted%20attack
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An improvised explosive device event in which the device failed to explode due to a malfunction or a render-safe action. 2, record 6, English, - attempted%20attack
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attempted attack: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 6, English, - attempted%20attack
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tentative d’attaque
1, record 6, French, tentative%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Événement IED [dispositif explosif de circonstance] au cours duquel le dispositif n’a pas explosé à cause d’une défaillance ou d’une mise hors d’état de fonctionner. 2, record 6, French, - tentative%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tentative d'attaque : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 3, record 6, French, - tentative%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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