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MILITARY AIR TRANSPORT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- multi-role tanker transport
1, record 1, English, multi%2Drole%20tanker%20transport
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MRTT 1, record 1, English, MRTT
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- multi-role transport tanker 2, record 1, English, multi%2Drole%20transport%20tanker
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The multi-role tanker transport [is used] to perform air refuelling and tactical transport missions in support of military forces worldwide. 3, record 1, English, - multi%2Drole%20tanker%20transport
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multi-role tanker transport; MRTT: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 4, record 1, English, - multi%2Drole%20tanker%20transport
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- avion de transport et de ravitaillement multi-rôle
1, record 1, French, avion%20de%20transport%20et%20de%20ravitaillement%20multi%2Dr%C3%B4le
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MRTT 1, record 1, French, MRTT
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
avion de transport et de ravitaillement multi-rôle; MRTT : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 1, French, - avion%20de%20transport%20et%20de%20ravitaillement%20multi%2Dr%C3%B4le
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aeromedical evacuation system
1, record 2, English, aeromedical%20evacuation%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AES 2, record 2, English, AES
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coordinated military capability which provides : a. control of patient movement by air transport; b. specialized medical attendants and equipment for in-flight medical care; c. facilities on, or in the vicinity of, air strips and airbases, for the limited medical care of in-transit patients entering, en route via, or leaving the system; and d. communication with destination and en route medical facilities concerning patient airlift movements. 3, record 2, English, - aeromedical%20evacuation%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aeromedical evacuation system; AES: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - aeromedical%20evacuation%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chaîne d'évacuations sanitaires aériennes
1, record 2, French, cha%C3%AEne%20d%27%C3%A9vacuations%20sanitaires%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AES 2, record 2, French, AES
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chaîne d'évacuation sanitaire aérienne 3, record 2, French, cha%C3%AEne%20d%27%C3%A9vacuation%20sanitaire%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité militaire coordonnée en charge : a. du contrôle de l'acheminement des patients par voie aérienne; b. du personnel et de l'équipement spécialisés pour les soins en vol; c. des installations sur des bandes d'atterrissage et des bases aériennes ou à proximité de celles-ci, destinées à fournir des soins limités aux patients qui empruntent la chaîne d'évacuations sanitaires aériennes, sont en transit le long de celle ci ou la quittent; d. de la liaison avec les installations médicales de destination ou d'escale relative aux transports aériens de patients. 4, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20d%27%C3%A9vacuations%20sanitaires%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaîne d'évacuations sanitaires aériennes; AES : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20d%27%C3%A9vacuations%20sanitaires%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chaîne d'évacuation sanitaire aérienne : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat. 6, record 2, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20d%27%C3%A9vacuations%20sanitaires%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios médico y dental (Militar)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de evacuaciones aeromédicas
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20evacuaciones%20aerom%C3%A9dicas
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que facilita: a. Control de movimiento de pacientes por medio del transporte aéreo. b. Asistencia y equipo sanitario especializado para el tratamiento médico en vuelo. c. Instalaciones en, o cerca de, pistas y bases aéreas para el cuidado médico limitado de pacientes en tránsito que entran en, pasan por, o salen del sistema. d. Comunicación con instalaciones sanitarias de destino o intermedias, relativa a los movimientos de pacientes por medio de operaciones de transporte aéreo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20evacuaciones%20aerom%C3%A9dicas
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Space Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Military Automated Air Traffic System 1, record 3, English, Military%20Automated%20Air%20Traffic%20System
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Military Automated Air Traffic System Project-A national air traffic system project that will automate air traffic services has been initiated by Transport Canada. To ensure that military air operations continue to function effectively, remain compatible with the national system, and keep pace with these enhancements, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces has established the Military Automated Air Traffic System(MAATS) Project. MAATS is now scheduled for completion in 2004-2005. 1, record 3, English, - Military%20Automated%20Air%20Traffic%20System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système militaire automatisé de circulation aérienne
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20militaire%20automatis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SMACA 1, record 3, French, SMACA
masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projet du Système militaire automatisé de circulation aérienne - Un projet de système national de circulation aérienne qui prévoit l'automatisation des services de la circulation aérienne a été lancé par Transports Canada. Pour veiller à ce qu les opérations militaires aériennes continuent de fonctionner efficacement, qu'elles suivent le rythme de ces améliorations, le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes ont établi le projet du Systeme militaire automatisé de circulation aérienne (SMACA). Le SMACA doit être terminé en 2004-2005. 1, record 3, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20militaire%20automatis%C3%A9%20de%20circulation%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-06-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Air Transport
- Air Space Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Air Space Systems Program
1, record 4, English, Canadian%20Air%20Space%20Systems%20Program
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CASP 1, record 4, English, CASP
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Major Crown Project that involves the integration, modernization and improvement of systems, facilities and equipment used in providing air traffic services to commercial, military and private aircraft operators across Canada to the year 2000. Implementation of CASP will be accomplished through a series of Major Crown Projects, including the Canadian Automated Air Traffic Service, the Systems Engineering and Integration Project, the Canadian Airspace Management Simulator Project and the Military Automated Air Traffic Systems Project. Public Works and Government Services Canada, Transport Canada and Industry Canada are in charge of the project. 1, record 4, English, - Canadian%20Air%20Space%20Systems%20Program
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Canadian Airspace Systems Program
- Canadian Air Space Systems Programme
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Transport aérien
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Programme d'aménagement de l'espace aérien du Canada
1, record 4, French, Programme%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CASP 1, record 4, French, CASP
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grand projet de l'État qui vise à intégrer, moderniser et améliorer les systèmes, installations et équipements servant à assurer les services de circulation aérienne aux exploitants d'aéronefs commerciaux, militaires et privés dans tout le Canada jusqu'à l'an 2000. La réalisation du projet se fera par l'intermédiaire de plusieurs Grands projets de l'État, nommément le Projet d'automatisation du système canadien de la circulation aérienne, le Projet de conception et d'intégration des systèmes, le Projet du simulateur de la gestion de l'espace aérien du Canada et le Projet d'automatisation du système militaire de la circulation aérienne. Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada, Transports Canada et Industrie Canada sont les ministères responsables du projet. 1, record 4, French, - Programme%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien%20du%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-02-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Air Transport Group
1, record 5, English, Air%20Transport%20Group
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ATG 2, record 5, English, ATG
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Air Transport Command 3, record 5, English, Air%20Transport%20Command
former designation, correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Military Forces-Air transport, which has been an effective part of the Canadian Forces since the late 1930s, became an official element with the creation of the Directorate of Air Transport in 1943 at Air Force Headquarters. Air Transport Command evolved from 9 Transport Group on 1 April 1948 and became the air carrier for the Department of National Defence in 1950. With the inauguration of AIRCOM on 1 September 1975, Air Transport Command became Air Transport Group. 3, record 5, English, - Air%20Transport%20Group
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Air Transport Group; ATG: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence (AIRCOM, Winnipeg). 4, record 5, English, - Air%20Transport%20Group
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Groupe transport aérien
1, record 5, French, Groupe%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- GTA 2, record 5, French, GTA
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Commandement du transport aérien 3, record 5, French, Commandement%20du%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe transport aérien; GTA : abréviation et titre d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale (C Air, Winnipeg). 4, record 5, French, - Groupe%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
À l'inauguration du commandement aérien (C Air) le 1er septembre 1975, le Commandement du transport aérien se transforma en Groupe transport aérien (GTA). 3, record 5, French, - Groupe%20transport%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Movement Control Centre Officer 1, record 6, English, Movement%20Control%20Centre%20Officer
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNAVEM [United Nations Angola Verification Mission] Division of Administration and Management, Movement Control Section; management of the movement of military & civilian personnel, equipment and supplies through ground, naval or air transport. 1, record 6, English, - Movement%20Control%20Centre%20Officer
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Movement Control Center Officer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fonctionnaire responsable du Centre de contrôle des mouvements
1, record 6, French, Fonctionnaire%20responsable%20du%20Centre%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20mouvements
masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominación de puestos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficial del Centro de Control de Movimientos
1, record 6, Spanish, Oficial%20del%20Centro%20de%20Control%20de%20Movimientos
masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Military Air Transport
1, record 7, English, Military%20Air%20Transport
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Report of the Special Committee of the Senate on National Defence. Ottawa: The Committee, 1986. 2, record 7, English, - Military%20Air%20Transport
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Le transport militaire aérien
1, record 7, French, Le%20transport%20militaire%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu du Comité spécial du Sénat sur la défense nationale. 2, record 7, French, - Le%20transport%20militaire%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1995-09-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Air Forces
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Military Airlift Command
1, record 8, English, Military%20Airlift%20Command
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MAC 2, record 8, English, MAC
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Military Air Transport Service 1, record 8, English, Military%20Air%20Transport%20%20Service
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Forces aériennes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Military Airlift Command
1, record 8, French, Military%20Airlift%20Command
correct, United States
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MAC 2, record 8, French, MAC
correct, United States
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Military Air Transport Service 1, record 8, French, Military%20Air%20Transport%20Service
former designation, correct, United States
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Commandement des transports aériens militaires
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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