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NSPA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Bodies
- Military Logistics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- NATO Support and Procurement Agency
1, record 1, English, NATO%20Support%20and%20Procurement%20Agency
correct, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NSPA 2, record 1, English, NSPA
correct, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NATO Support Agency 1, record 1, English, NATO%20Support%20Agency
former designation, correct, NATO
- NSPA 2, record 1, English, NSPA
former designation, correct, NATO
- NSPA 2, record 1, English, NSPA
- Central Europe Pipeline Management Agency 1, record 1, English, Central%20Europe%20Pipeline%20Management%20Agency
former designation, correct, NATO
- CEPMA 2, record 1, English, CEPMA
former designation, correct, NATO
- CEPMA 2, record 1, English, CEPMA
- NATO Airlift Management Agency 1, record 1, English, NATO%20Airlift%20Management%20Agency
former designation, correct, NATO
- NAMA 2, record 1, English, NAMA
former designation, correct, NATO
- NAMA 2, record 1, English, NAMA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency(NSPA) is NATO's main services provider, delivering a broad spectrum of integrated capabilities for the Alliance, its member nations and partners. 3, record 1, English, - NATO%20Support%20and%20Procurement%20Agency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In April 2015, the NATO Support Agency became the NATO Support and Procurement Agency, marking the expansion of its capabilities to include all aspects of systems procurement from initial acquisition throughout sustainment. 3, record 1, English, - NATO%20Support%20and%20Procurement%20Agency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The CEPMA merged with the NATO Airlift Management Agency(NAMA) and the NATO Maintenance and Supply Agency(NAMSA) in 2012 to become the NATO Support Agency(NSPA). 4, record 1, English, - NATO%20Support%20and%20Procurement%20Agency
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
NATO Support and Procurement Agency; NSPA : designations to be used by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - NATO%20Support%20and%20Procurement%20Agency
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres d'organismes de l'OTAN
- Logistique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Agence OTAN de soutien et d'acquisition
1, record 1, French, Agence%20OTAN%20de%20soutien%20et%20d%27acquisition
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Agence OTAN de soutien 2, record 1, French, Agence%20OTAN%20de%20soutien
former designation, correct, feminine noun, NATO
- Agence de gestion des oléoducs en Centre-Europe 2, record 1, French, Agence%20de%20gestion%20des%20ol%C3%A9oducs%20en%20Centre%2DEurope
former designation, correct, feminine noun, NATO
- Agence OTAN d'entretien et d'approvisionnement 2, record 1, French, Agence%20OTAN%20d%27entretien%20et%20d%27approvisionnement
former designation, correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principal prestataire de services de l'OTAN, l'Agence OTAN de soutien et d'acquisition [...] offre un large éventail de capacités intégrées à l'usage de l'Alliance, de ses pays membres et de ses pays partenaires. 3, record 1, French, - Agence%20OTAN%20de%20soutien%20et%20d%27acquisition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En avril 2015, l'Agence de soutien de l'OTAN est devenue l'Agence de soutien et d'acquisition de l'OTAN, marquant l'expansion de ses capacités pour inclure tous les aspects de l'acquisition des systèmes, depuis l'acquisition initiale jusqu'au maintien en condition opérationnelle. 4, record 1, French, - Agence%20OTAN%20de%20soutien%20et%20d%27acquisition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La CEPMA a fusionné avec l'Agence OTAN de gestion du transport aérien (NAMA) et l’Agence OTAN d'entretien et d'approvisionnement (NAMSA) en 2012 pour devenir l'Agence OTAN de soutien (NSPA). 2, record 1, French, - Agence%20OTAN%20de%20soutien%20et%20d%27acquisition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Agence OTAN de soutien et d'acquisition : désignation d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - Agence%20OTAN%20de%20soutien%20et%20d%27acquisition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-09-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Nova Scotia Prospectors Association
1, record 2, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Prospectors%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NSPA 2, record 2, English, NSPA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Nova Scotia Prospectors Association was formed in 1993 to foster prospecting at the professional and recreational level. 3, record 2, English, - Nova%20Scotia%20Prospectors%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Prospection minière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Nova Scotia Prospectors Association
1, record 2, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Prospectors%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- NSPA 2, record 2, French, NSPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Physiotherapy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association
1, record 3, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Physiotherapy%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NSPA 2, record 3, English, NSPA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mission of the [Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association] is to support its members and advance the profession of physiotherapy in order to improve the health and wellness of Nova Scotians. 3, record 3, English, - Nova%20Scotia%20Physiotherapy%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Member of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. 4, record 3, English, - Nova%20Scotia%20Physiotherapy%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Physiothérapie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association
1, record 3, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Physiotherapy%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NSPA 2, record 3, French, NSPA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Provincial Administration
- Annuities (Insurance)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Nova Scotia Pension Agency
1, record 4, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Pension%20Agency
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NSPA 1, record 4, English, NSPA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Administration provinciale
- Rentes (Assurances)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Agence des pensions de la Nouvelle-Écosse
1, record 4, French, Agence%20des%20pensions%20de%20la%20Nouvelle%2D%C3%89cosse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-09-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Nova Scotia Psychiatric Association
1, record 5, English, Nova%20Scotia%20Psychiatric%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NSPA 2, record 5, English, NSPA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 3, record 5, English, - Nova%20Scotia%20Psychiatric%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Nova Scotia Psychiatric Association
1, record 5, French, Nova%20Scotia%20Psychiatric%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- NSPA 2, record 5, French, NSPA
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 5, French, - Nova%20Scotia%20Psychiatric%20Association
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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