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OPERATIONAL TEMPO [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-01-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- surge
1, record 1, English, surge
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary increase in operational tempo and/or force levels. 2, record 1, English, - surge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
surge: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 1, English, - surge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- intensification
1, record 1, French, intensification
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Augmentation temporaire de la cadence opérationnelle ou du niveau des forces. 2, record 1, French, - intensification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
intensification : 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 1, French, - intensification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-11-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Operations
- Protection of Life
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- thorough decontamination
1, record 2, English, thorough%20decontamination
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- thorough decon 1, record 2, English, thorough%20decon
correct, NATO, standardized
- detailed decontamination 2, record 2, English, detailed%20decontamination
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decontamination carried out in order to permit the partial or total removal of individual protective equipment, with the aim of restoring operational tempo. 1, record 2, English, - thorough%20decontamination
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
thorough decontamination: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - thorough%20decontamination
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations CBRNE
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- décontamination approfondie
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9contamination%20approfondie
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décontamination réalisée pour permettre l'enlèvement partiel ou total de l’équipement de protection individuel et ayant pour but de rétablir le rythme des opérations. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20approfondie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
décontamination approfondie : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9contamination%20approfondie
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 2011-05-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- operational tempo
1, record 5, English, operational%20tempo
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- op tempo 2, record 5, English, op%20tempo
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rhythm or rate of activity in operations, relative to the enemy, within tactical engagements and battles and between major operations. 3, record 5, English, - operational%20tempo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Operational tempo incorporates the capacity of the force to transition from one operational posture to another. 3, record 5, English, - operational%20tempo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
operational tempo : term officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 5, English, - operational%20tempo
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
operational tempo; op tempo : term, shortened form and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 5, record 5, English, - operational%20tempo
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rythme des opérations
1, record 5, French, rythme%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rythme ou vitesse relatifs de déroulement des activités en cours d’opérations par rapport à ceux de l'ennemi dans les engagements et les combats tactiques, et entre les opérations majeures. 2, record 5, French, - rythme%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le rythme opérationnel tient compte de la capacité de la force de passer d'un état opérationnel à un autre. 2, record 5, French, - rythme%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rythme des opérations : terme uniformisé par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - rythme%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
rythme des opérations : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 4, record 5, French, - rythme%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Finances
- Food Services (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- at sea allowance
1, record 6, English, at%20sea%20allowance
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... 6% of the BFC [basic food cost], for the "at sea allowance", which provides for the additional nutritional requirements of shipboard feeding while at sea. It applies to all ships, submarines and other vessels for the entire company for each day at sea. 2, record 6, English, - at%20sea%20allowance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
It is recognized that while on deployed sea operations, extra calories are required to feed the ship[ ’]s crew during increased operational tempo, extended work hours, extreme climatic conditions or while in continual state of high operational readiness. Since additional nutritional requirements are justified while at sea, then the [at] sea allowance must be available as a standard allowance while at sea. 3, record 6, English, - at%20sea%20allowance
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This allowance should not be confused with the "sea duty allowance". 4, record 6, English, - at%20sea%20allowance
Record 6, Key term(s)
- at-sea allowance
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Finances militaires
- Alimentation (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- allocation de service en mer
1, record 6, French, allocation%20de%20service%20en%20mer
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- allocation de supplément en mer 2, record 6, French, allocation%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ment%20en%20mer
feminine noun
- allocation pour service en mer 3, record 6, French, allocation%20pour%20service%20en%20mer
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] 6 p. 100 du CBV [coût de base des vivres], pour l'«allocation [de] service en mer», qui permet de [subvenir aux] besoins nutritionnels supplémentaires à bord des navires lors des opérations en mer. Cette allocation s'applique à tous les navires, sous-marins et autres bâtiments pour tout le personnel pour chaque journée passée en mer. 3, record 6, French, - allocation%20de%20service%20en%20mer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On reconnaît que lors d'opérations déployées en mer, les suppléments de calories sont nécessaires pour alimenter les équipages des navires dans les situations suivantes : cadence opérationnelle accrue, heures de travail prolongées, conditions climatiques extrêmes ou état permanent d'alerte élevée. Puisque les besoins nutritionnels supplémentaires sont justifiés lorsqu'on se retrouve en mer, l'allocation de supplément en mer doit être disponible comme une allocation standard [...] 2, record 6, French, - allocation%20de%20service%20en%20mer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le cas présent, il s'agit bel et bien d'une allocation au sens d'une chose allouée pour un emploi déterminé (généralement une somme d'argent) et non d'une indemnité. Les dictionnaires établissent une distinction entre ces deux termes qui, de plus, sont habituellement suivis des prépositions «de» ou «d'» quand une allocation ou une indemnité donnée est énoncée. 1, record 6, French, - allocation%20de%20service%20en%20mer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cette allocation est versée non pas au militaire mais bien à son unité. Renseignement confirmé par le Directeur - Services d'alimentation. 1, record 6, French, - allocation%20de%20service%20en%20mer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Il ne faut pas confondre cette allocation avec le terme «indemnité de service en mer», qui elle, est versée directement au personnel. 1, record 6, French, - allocation%20de%20service%20en%20mer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-01-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- high operational tempo 1, record 7, English, high%20operational%20tempo
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rythme rapide des opérations
1, record 7, French, rythme%20rapide%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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