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OPERATIONAL DRESS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Naval Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- naval enhanced combat uniform
1, record 1, English, naval%20enhanced%20combat%20uniform
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- NECU 1, record 1, English, NECU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- naval combat dress 2, record 1, English, naval%20combat%20dress
obsolete
- NCD 2, record 1, English, NCD
obsolete
- NCD 2, record 1, English, NCD
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Department of National Defence and the RCN [Royal Canadian Navy] are currently trialling a new two-piece uniform, consisting of a long-sleeved shirt and pants. This new uniform is known as the naval enhanced combat uniform(NECU) and will replace the current [naval combat] dress. The new uniform will provide increased comfort, performance and a better, more streamlined fit overall, while functioning in all operational environments. 2, record 1, English, - naval%20enhanced%20combat%20uniform
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Forces navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- uniforme de combat amélioré de la Marine
1, record 1, French, uniforme%20de%20combat%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20de%20la%20Marine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UCAM 1, record 1, French, UCAM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tenue de combat de la Marine 1, record 1, French, tenue%20de%20combat%20de%20la%20Marine
feminine noun, obsolete
- TCM 1, record 1, French, TCM
feminine noun, obsolete
- TCM 1, record 1, French, TCM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-08-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dress of the day
1, record 2, English, dress%20of%20the%20day
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All ranks wear the same pattern of [operational] dress which are designed for wear in combat conditions and as dress of the day in many of the CA [Canadian Army] organizations. 2, record 2, English, - dress%20of%20the%20day
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tenue du jour
1, record 2, French, tenue%20du%20jour
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les militaires de tous les grades portent le même modèle de tenue [opérationnelle]. Elle est conçue pour être portée dans des conditions de combat et comme tenue du jour dans de nombreuses organisations de l'AC [Armée canadienne]. 2, record 2, French, - tenue%20du%20jour
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- operational dress
1, record 3, English, operational%20dress
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Naval combat dress, combat clothing and flying clothing designed for wear during operations. 2, record 3, English, - operational%20dress
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
operational dress : term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 3, English, - operational%20dress
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tenue opérationnelle
1, record 3, French, tenue%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tenue de combat de la marine, vêtements de combat ou tenue de vol conçus pour être portés au cours des opérations. 2, record 3, French, - tenue%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenue opérationnelle : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 3, record 3, French, - tenue%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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