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NUCLEAR CAPABLE UNIT [4 records]

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Record 1 2002-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Administration
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

A section composed of United States Air Force (USAF) personnel who are technically qualified in the disposal of special weapons and of Canadian Forces personnel who are technically qualified in the disposal of conventional weapons.

OBS

There is an EOD section at each nuclear capable unit which is used primarily for accidents occurring at its own base.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Administration militaire
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Section se composant de membres des forces aériennes des États-Unis (USAF) qui ont les qualifications techniques nécessaires pour procéder à la neutralisation des armes spéciales et de membres des Forces canadiennes qui ont les qualifications techniques nécessaires pour procéder à la neutralisation des armes de type classique.

OBS

Il existe une section de neutralisation des explosifs et munitions dans toute unité dotée d'une capacité nucléaire. On fait appel à cette section lorsque des accidents se produisent sur la base même.

Spanish

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Record 2 1999-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Weapon Systems
DEF

A nuclear certified delivery unit capable of executing both conventional and nuclear missions.

OBS

dual capable unit: term and definition standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Systèmes d'armes
DEF

Unité de vecteurs homologués nucléaire; capable d'exécuter des missions classiques et nucléaires.

OBS

unité à double capacité : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Armas QBRNE
  • Sistemas de armas
DEF

Unidad homologada para lanzamiento de armas nucleares, que está capacitada para el empleo de armamento convencional y nuclear.

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Record 3 1996-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Land Forces
OBS

Any unit, including control centres, capable of releasing or launching nuclear weapons.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Forces terrestres
OBS

Toute unité, y compris les centres de contrôles, qui peut larguer ou lancer des armes nucléaires.

Spanish

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Record 4 1993-11-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Plant Safety
OBS

Unit in charge of stocking nuclear weapons.

OBS

Located in North Bay.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sûreté des centrales nucléaires

Spanish

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