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INDEPENDENT BATTALION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-11-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Special Operations Regiment
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Special%20Operations%20Regiment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CSO Regt 3, record 1, English, CSO%20Regt
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Special Operations Regiment is a highly trained high mobility force that is capable of independent operations as well as supporting both special and conventional operations forces. The battalion sized unit is made up of specialized companies with a host of skills that enable them to operate in a variety of terrains and environments. Drawn from all parts of the CF [Canadian Forces], they provide the Commander CNASOFCOM [Canadian Special Operations Forces Command] with the ability to insert forces in any part of the world by conventional and non-conventional means. 2, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Special%20Operations%20Regiment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Special Operations Regiment; CSO Regt: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - Canadian%20Special%20Operations%20Regiment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Régiment d'opérations spéciales du Canada
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9giment%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ROSC 2, record 1, French, ROSC
masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Régt OSC 1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9gt%20OSC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Régiment d'opérations spéciales du Canada est une force à grande mobilité constituée de personnel hautement qualifié capable de mener des opérations autonomes et d'appuyer des forces d'opérations spéciales et conventionnelles. Cette unité, de la taille d'un bataillon, se compose de compagnies spécialisées dont les membres possèdent une vaste gamme de compétences qui leur permettent d'opérer sur divers terrains et dans différents milieux. Issus de tous les éléments des FC [Forces canadiennes], les membres du Régiment donnent au commandant du COMFOSCAN [Commandement - Forces d'opérations spéciales du Canada] la capacité d'intégrer des forces dans tous les coins du monde par des moyens conventionnels et non conventionnels. 2, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9giment%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20du%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Régiment d'opérations spéciales du Canada; Régt OSC : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9giment%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20du%20Canada
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- independent tank battalion 1, record 2, English, independent%20tank%20battalion
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bataillon de chars indépendant
1, record 2, French, bataillon%20de%20chars%20ind%C3%A9pendant
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- independent artillery battalion
1, record 3, English, independent%20artillery%20battalion
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bataillon d'artillerie indépendant
1, record 3, French, bataillon%20d%27artillerie%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-07-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- independent battalion
1, record 4, English, independent%20battalion
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bataillon indépendant
1, record 4, French, bataillon%20ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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