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NUCLEAR COMMITMENT [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- nuclear commitment
1, record 1, English, nuclear%20commitment
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A statement by a NATO member that specific forces have been committed or will be committed to NATO in a nuclear only or dual capable role. 1, record 1, English, - nuclear%20commitment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear commitment : designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 1, English, - nuclear%20commitment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- engagement nucléaire
1, record 1, French, engagement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Déclaration par laquelle un membre de l'OTAN affirme que des forces spécifiées ont été ou seront engagées au profit de l'OTAN dans un rôle uniquement nucléaire ou à double capacité. 1, record 1, French, - engagement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engagement nucléaire : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - engagement%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
- Operaciones QBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- compromiso nuclear
1, record 1, Spanish, compromiso%20nuclear
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Declaración, hecha por un miembro de la OTAN, que especifica las fuerzas que se comprometen o se comprometerán con la OTAN a jugar un papel nuclear solamente o nuclear y convencional. 1, record 1, Spanish, - compromiso%20nuclear
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-11-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Conventions, Treaties and Agreements (Documents)
- Arms Control
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
1, record 2, English, Treaty%20on%20the%20Non%2DProliferation%20of%20Nuclear%20Weapons
correct, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- NPT 2, record 2, English, NPT
correct, international
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty 3, record 2, English, Nuclear%20Non%2DProliferation%20Treaty
unofficial, international
- NPT 4, record 2, English, NPT
unofficial, international
- NPT 4, record 2, English, NPT
- Non-Proliferation Treaty 5, record 2, English, Non%2DProliferation%20Treaty
unofficial, international, NATO
- NPT 6, record 2, English, NPT
unofficial, international, NATO
- NPT 6, record 2, English, NPT
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NPT is [an] international treaty whose objective is to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peaceful uses of nuclear energy and to further the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament. The treaty represents the only binding commitment in a multilateral treaty to the goal of disarmament by... nuclear-weapon states. Opened for signature in 1968, the treaty entered into force in 1970. On [May 11, 1995], the treaty was extended indefinitely. 7, record 2, English, - Treaty%20on%20the%20Non%2DProliferation%20of%20Nuclear%20Weapons
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Non-Proliferation Treaty; NPT: designations to be used by NATO. 8, record 2, English, - Treaty%20on%20the%20Non%2DProliferation%20of%20Nuclear%20Weapons
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de conventions, de traités et d'accords (Documents)
- Contrôle des armements
- Armes CBRNE
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Traité sur la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires
1, record 2, French, Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20des%20armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TNP 2, record 2, French, TNP
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Traité sur la non-prolifération 3, record 2, French, Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration
unofficial, masculine noun, international, NATO
- TNP 4, record 2, French, TNP
unofficial, masculine noun, international, NATO
- TNP 4, record 2, French, TNP
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Traité sur la non-prolifération des armes nucléaires (TNP) [vise] à prévenir la prolifération des armes nucléaires, à promouvoir la coopération aux fins de l'utilisation pacifique de l'énergie nucléaire, à faire progresser l'objectif du désarmement nucléaire et du désarmement général et complet. Le [traité] a été ouvert à la signature en 1968 et est entré en vigueur [en] 1970. Le 11 mai 1995, le traité a été prorogé indéfiniment. 5, record 2, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20des%20armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traité sur la non-prolifération; TNP : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 6, record 2, French, - Trait%C3%A9%20sur%20la%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20des%20armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Combat Support
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence integral support 1, record 3, English, CBRN%20defence%20integral%20support
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence IS 2, record 3, English, CBRN%20defence%20IS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence IS consists of functions that enable a unit or sub-unit to : survive in a CBRN environment; and maintain operational tempo. CBRN defence IS resources are limited in scope. Units and sub-units shall have sufficient CBRN defence IS resources to survive and maintain operational tempo, while awaiting CBRN defence CS [close support] or CBRN defence GS [general support]. The commitment of CBRN defence IS resources is planned and executed at the lowest possible tactical level. 2, record 3, English, - CBRN%20defence%20integral%20support
Record 3, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense integral support
- CBRN defense IS
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Soutien au combat
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appui intégral en matière de défense CBRN
1, record 3, French, appui%20int%C3%A9gral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- AI en matière de défense CBRN 2, record 3, French, AI%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AI en matière de défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire] comprend les fonctions qui permettent à une unité ou sous-unité de : survivre dans un environnement CBRN; maintenir le rythme des opérations. Les ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN ont une portée limitée. Les unités et sous-unités doivent avoir suffisamment de ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN pour survivre et maintenir le rythme opérationnel dans l’attente d’AR [appui rapproché] ou d’AG [appui général] en matière de défense CBRN. L’engagement des ressources d’AI en matière de défense CBRN est prévu et exécuté au niveau tactique le plus bas possible. 2, record 3, French, - appui%20int%C3%A9gral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Combat Support
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence close support 1, record 4, English, CBRN%20defence%20close%20support
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence CS 2, record 4, English, CBRN%20defence%20CS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence CS consists of functions that enable a formation or unit to maintain or restore operational tempo within a short period of time, but which are beyond the CBRN defence IS [integral support] capability of a unit. The commitment of CBRN defence CS resources is normally planned and executed at the tactical level. 2, record 4, English, - CBRN%20defence%20close%20support
Record 4, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense close support
- CBRN defense CS
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Soutien au combat
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- appui rapproché en matière de défense CBRN
1, record 4, French, appui%20rapproch%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- AR en matière de défense CBRN 2, record 4, French, AR%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AR en matière de défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire] comprend les fonctions qui permettent à une formation ou une unité de maintenir le rythme opérationnel ou de le rétablir à brève échéance, mais qui dépassent la capacité d’AI [appui intégral] en matière de défense CBRN d’une unité. L’engagement des ressources d’AR en matière de défense CBRN est généralement planifié et exécuté au niveau tactique. 2, record 4, French, - appui%20rapproch%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-01-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Combat Support
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- CBRN defence general support 1, record 5, English, CBRN%20defence%20general%20support
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- CBRN defence GS 2, record 5, English, CBRN%20defence%20GS
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CBRN [chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear] defence GS consists of functions beyond the CBRN defence CS [close support] or CBRN defence IS [integral support] capability. GS capabilities are carried out by specialist CBRN defence elements. The commitment of CBRN defence GS resources is planned at the operational level but executed at the tactical level. 2, record 5, English, - CBRN%20defence%20general%20support
Record 5, Key term(s)
- CBRN defense general support
- CBRN defense GS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Soutien au combat
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- appui général en matière de défense CBRN
1, record 5, French, appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- AG en matière de défense CBRN 2, record 5, French, AG%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L’AG en matière de défense CBRN [chimique, biologique, radiologique et nucléaire] comprend les fonctions qui dépassent la capacité d’AR [appui rapproché] ou d’AI [appui intégral] en matière de défense CBRN. Les capacités d’AG sont mises en œuvre par des spécialistes en matiére de défense CBRN. L’engagement des ressources d’AG en matière de défense CBRN est planifié au niveau opérationnel mais est exécuté au niveau tactique. 2, record 5, French, - appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20CBRN
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2003-12-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Arms Control
- CBRNE Weapons
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- bilateral nuclear non-proliferation commitment 1, record 6, English, bilateral%20nuclear%20non%2Dproliferation%20commitment
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CNSC employs a licensing system to fulfil Canada’s national non-proliferation policy, its international bilateral and multilateral nuclear non-proliferation commitments, and to pro-actively contribute to the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. 1, record 6, English, - bilateral%20nuclear%20non%2Dproliferation%20commitment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle des armements
- Armes CBRNE
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- accord bilatéral de non-prolifération nucléaire
1, record 6, French, accord%20bilat%C3%A9ral%20de%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20nucl%C3%A9aire
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elle s'appuie sur un régime de permis pour assurer le respect de la politique nationale de non-prolifération du Canada et des accords bilatéraux et multilatéraux de non-prolifération nucléaire que le pays a signés avec d'autres pays, et pour contribuer de façon proactive au régime mondial de non-prolifération nucléaire. 1, record 6, French, - accord%20bilat%C3%A9ral%20de%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2003-12-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Arms Control
- CBRNE Weapons
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- multilateral nuclear non-proliferation commitment 1, record 7, English, multilateral%20nuclear%20non%2Dproliferation%20commitment
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CNSC employs a licensing system to fulfil Canada’s national non-proliferation policy, its international bilateral and multilateral nuclear non-proliferation commitments, and to pro-actively contribute to the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. 1, record 7, English, - multilateral%20nuclear%20non%2Dproliferation%20commitment
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle des armements
- Armes CBRNE
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- accord multilatéral de non-prolifération nucléaire
1, record 7, French, accord%20multilat%C3%A9ral%20de%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20nucl%C3%A9aire
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elle s'appuie sur un régime de permis pour assurer le respect de la politique nationale de non-prolifération du Canada et des accords bilatéraux et multilatéraux de non-prolifération nucléaire que le pays a signés avec d'autres pays, et pour contribuer de façon proactive au régime mondial de non-prolifération nucléaire. 1, record 7, French, - accord%20multilat%C3%A9ral%20de%20non%2Dprolif%C3%A9ration%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-12-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- all-out nuclear war
1, record 8, English, all%2Dout%20nuclear%20war
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The end of the Cold War saw significant progress in beginning to reduce nuclear arsenals under the bilateral US-Russia START process and near-universal political commitment... to the continued reduction and eventual elimination of nuclear weapons. With the end of the danger of all-out nuclear war, public and political attention understandably turned to other issues. The past several years have therefore seen progress stall... 1, record 8, English, - all%2Dout%20nuclear%20war
Record 8, Key term(s)
- all out nuclear war
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- guerre nucléaire totale
1, record 8, French, guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20totale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la fin de la guerre froide, d'importants progrès ont été accomplis au titre de la réduction des arsenaux nucléaires, dans le contexte du traité bilatéral START entre les États-Unis et la Russie et à la suite de l'engagement politique quasi universel [...] de poursuivre la réduction et, finalement, l'élimination des armes nucléaires. Le danger d'une guerre nucléaire totale s'étant dissipé, l'attention du public et des gouvernements s'est portée ailleurs. C'est ainsi que ces dernières années, on a constaté un ralentissement des progrès [...] 1, record 8, French, - guerre%20nucl%C3%A9aire%20totale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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