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NSN [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- NATO item identification number
1, record 1, English, NATO%20item%20identification%20number
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NIIN 2, record 1, English, NIIN
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NATO item identification number(NIIN) [is the last nine digits] of an NSN [NATO stock number and] is the fixed part of the NSN... 3, record 1, English, - NATO%20item%20identification%20number
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NATO item identification number; NIIN: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - NATO%20item%20identification%20number
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- numéro OTAN d'identification d'article
1, record 1, French, num%C3%A9ro%20OTAN%20d%27identification%20d%27article
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NIIN 2, record 1, French, NIIN
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le numéro OTAN d'identification [d'article (NIIN) est] constitué par les neuf derniers chiffres du NNO [numéro de nomenclature OTAN et] est la partie fixe de ce dernier ... 3, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20OTAN%20d%27identification%20d%27article
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
numéro OTAN d'identification d'article; NIIN : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20OTAN%20d%27identification%20d%27article
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Environment
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- new substance notification
1, record 2, English, new%20substance%20notification
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NSN 1, record 2, English, NSN
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When Environment Canada receives a NSN from a company or individual proposing to import or manufacture a new substance, a joint assessment process is carried out with Health Canada to determine whether there is a potential for adverse effects of the substance on the environment and human health. 2, record 2, English, - new%20substance%20notification
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Environnement
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déclaration de substance nouvelle
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9claration%20de%20substance%20nouvelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DSN 1, record 2, French, DSN
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque Environnement Canada reçoit une déclaration de substance nouvelle d'une société ou d'un particulier qui propose d'importer ou de fabriquer cette substance, une évaluation conjointe est menée par les ministères de l'Environnement et de la Santé en vue de déterminer les effets nocifs potentiels de la substance sur l'environnement et la santé humaine. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9claration%20de%20substance%20nouvelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- DCI NSN Record Card
1, record 3, English, DCI%20NSN%20Record%20Card
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 1186: Code of a form used by the Department of National Defense. 2, record 3, English, - DCI%20NSN%20Record%20Card
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Fiche d'information sur le matériel (NNO) du DCI
1, record 3, French, Fiche%20d%27information%20sur%20le%20mat%C3%A9riel%20%28NNO%29%20du%20DCI
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 1186 : code d'un formulaire du ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 3, French, - Fiche%20d%27information%20sur%20le%20mat%C3%A9riel%20%28NNO%29%20du%20DCI
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-07-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- national item identification number
1, record 4, English, national%20item%20identification%20number
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The last 7 digits of the 13-digit NATO stock number(NSN). 2, record 4, English, - national%20item%20identification%20number
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- numéro national d'identification d'article
1, record 4, French, num%C3%A9ro%20national%20d%27identification%20d%27article
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les sept derniers chiffres du numéro de nomenclature OTAN (NSN), composé de 13 chiffres. 2, record 4, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20national%20d%27identification%20d%27article
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Military Materiel Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- NATO stock number
1, record 5, English, NATO%20stock%20number
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NSN 1, record 5, English, NSN
correct, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- national stock number 2, record 5, English, national%20stock%20number
correct, Canada, United States
- NSN 3, record 5, English, NSN
correct, Canada, United States
- NSN 3, record 5, English, NSN
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A 13-digit number used to identify a unique supply item. 4, record 5, English, - NATO%20stock%20number
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
NSNs are issued by National Codification Bureaus(NCBs). The NSN is a 13 digit number and is divided into 3 parts : The first 4 digits are the NATO Supply Classification Code... The next 2 digits indicate the NCB assigning the NSN. The final 7 digits... do not have inherent significance. However, the number is assigned... to only one item of supply within the codifying country.... NSNs are usually assigned to items that are needed on a recurring basis. NSNs are assigned by the country of manufacture, not the country that requires an NSN assignment. That principle helps prevent NSN duplication. 5, record 5, English, - NATO%20stock%20number
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- numéro de nomenclature OTAN
1, record 5, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20nomenclature%20OTAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- NNO 1, record 5, French, NNO
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- numéro de nomenclature de l'OTAN 2, record 5, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20nomenclature%20de%20l%27OTAN
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numéro de 13 chiffres qui sert à identifier un article de ravitaillement unique. 3, record 5, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20nomenclature%20OTAN
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les NNO sont attribués par les bureaux nationaux de codification (BNC). Le NNO est un groupe de 13 chiffres, divisé en trois parties : les 4 premiers chiffres constituent le code OTAN de classification des approvisionnements [...] les 2 chiffres suivants indiquent le BNC ayant attribué le NNO; les 7 derniers chiffres n'ont pas de signification intrinsèque. Toutefois, ce numéro n'est attribué qu'à un seul et unique article d'approvisionnement dans le pays qui assure la codification. [...] Les NNO sont en principe attribués à des articles dont on a régulièrement besoin. Ils sont attribués par le pays où l'article a été fabriqué et non par le pays ayant besoin qu'un NNO soit attribué. Ce principe aide à éviter la création de NNO redondants. 4, record 5, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20nomenclature%20OTAN
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-10-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Standards and Regulations (Chemistry)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- NSN Cost Recovery Regulations 1, record 6, English, NSN%20Cost%20Recovery%20Regulations
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NSN : new substance notification. 2, record 6, English, - NSN%20Cost%20Recovery%20Regulations
Record 6, Key term(s)
- New Substance Notification Cost Recovery Regulations
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Mesures antipollution
- Normes et réglementation (Chimie)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Règlement sur le recouvrement des coûts liés au programme de déclaration de substance nouvelle
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20recouvrement%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20li%C3%A9s%20au%20programme%20de%20d%C3%A9claration%20de%20substance%20nouvelle
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Division des substances nouvelles. 1, record 6, French, - R%C3%A8glement%20sur%20le%20recouvrement%20des%20co%C3%BBts%20li%C3%A9s%20au%20programme%20de%20d%C3%A9claration%20de%20substance%20nouvelle
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-04-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Labour and Employment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- National Student Network 1, record 7, English, National%20Student%20Network
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Travail et emploi
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Réseau national pour les étudiants
1, record 7, French, R%C3%A9seau%20national%20pour%20les%20%C3%A9tudiants
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- RNE 1, record 7, French, RNE
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-07-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- National Seniors Network 1, record 8, English, National%20Seniors%20Network
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Réseau national des aînés
1, record 8, French, R%C3%A9seau%20national%20des%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- RNA 1, record 8, French, RNA
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Division du vieillissement et des aînés, Santé Canada. 1, record 8, French, - R%C3%A9seau%20national%20des%20a%C3%AEn%C3%A9s
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-12-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Containers
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- rust inhibitor foam pact
1, record 9, English, rust%20inhibitor%20foam%20pact
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NSN 6850-21-880-6758. 1, record 9, English, - rust%20inhibitor%20foam%20pact
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conteneurs
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- coussinet de mousse anticorrosion
1, record 9, French, coussinet%20de%20mousse%20anticorrosion
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Coussinet placé dans un contenant pour empêcher la formation de rouille à l'intérieur. 1, record 9, French, - coussinet%20de%20mousse%20anticorrosion
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1984-11-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- Transportation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- NSN sequence
1, record 10, English, NSN%20sequence
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guide sheets, which state the requirements for the safe handling and storage of hazardous material, are contained in Chapter 4 of this publication. The sheets are filed in NSN sequence.... 1, record 10, English, - NSN%20sequence
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
NATO stock number :(NSN). A 13 digit number.... Digits 7-13..., the National Item Identification Number; non-significant, but sequentially assigned by each National Codification Bureau to a unique item of supply. 2, record 10, English, - NSN%20sequence
Record 10, Key term(s)
- NATO stock number sequence
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Transports
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- ordre numérique de la nomenclature OTAN
1, record 10, French, ordre%20num%C3%A9rique%20de%20la%20nomenclature%20OTAN
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
numéro de nomenclature OTAN: Numéro de 13 chiffres (...). Les chiffres 7 à 13 (...) représentent le numéro national d'identification d'article, non-significatif mais attribué par ordre numérique à chaque article d'approvisionnement par chaque Bureau national de codification. 2, record 10, French, - ordre%20num%C3%A9rique%20de%20la%20nomenclature%20OTAN
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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