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PATROL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-09-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
- Land Forces
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- patrol
1, record 1, English, patrol
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ptl 2, record 1, English, ptl
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A detachment of ground, sea, or air forces sent out for the purpose of gathering information or carrying out a destructive, harassing, mopping up, or security mission. 3, record 1, English, - patrol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patrol: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - patrol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
patrol; ptl: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - patrol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
- Forces terrestres
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- patrouille
1, record 1, French, patrouille
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ptl 2, record 1, French, ptl
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément de forces terrestres, navales ou aériennes, envoyé dans le but de recueillir des informations ou d'effectuer une mission de destruction, de harcèlement, de nettoyage ou de sécurité. 3, record 1, French, - patrouille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patrouille : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - patrouille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
patrouille; ptl : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - patrouille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Táctica militar
- Ejército de tierra
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- patrulla
1, record 1, Spanish, patrulla
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Destacamento terrestre, marítimo o aéreo que se envía con la misión de reunir información o realizar una destrucción, un hostigamiento, o una limpieza de posiciones, o para llevar a cabo misiones de seguridad. 1, record 1, Spanish, - patrulla
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- beat
1, record 2, English, beat
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- round 1, record 2, English, round
correct, noun
- circuit 1, record 2, English, circuit
correct, noun
- patrol 1, record 2, English, patrol
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A route or circuit habitually covered (as by a watchman or policeman). 1, record 2, English, - beat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A "round" is usually made on foot. 1, record 2, English, - beat
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ronde
1, record 2, French, ronde
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ronde de surveillance 1, record 2, French, ronde%20de%20surveillance
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parcours pour vérifier que tout est en bon ordre... 1, record 2, French, - ronde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«ronde de surveillance» : une «ronde (de surveillance)» peut se faire à pied, en automobile ou à motocyclette. 1, record 2, French, - ronde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Policía
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- patrulla
1, record 2, Spanish, patrulla
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- patrol
1, record 3, English, patrol
verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To make the rounds or travel over certain areas, to watch and protect. 1, record 3, English, - patrol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Police
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- patrouiller 1, record 3, French, patrouiller
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Parcourir un lieu en mission de surveillance, de garde... 1, record 3, French, - patrouiller
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Policía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- patrullar
1, record 3, Spanish, patrullar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-10-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Forestry Operations
- Environment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- beat
1, record 4, English, beat
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- patrol 1, record 4, English, patrol
correct, see observation, noun
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A minor executive forest charge, essentially protective, commonly a subdivision of a range: the charge of a forest guard or comparable junior rank. 1, record 4, English, - beat
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
patrol: term used in Rhodesia. 2, record 4, English, - beat
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation forestière
- Environnement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- triage forestier
1, record 4, French, triage%20forestier
masculine 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 1984-01-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- patrol
1, record 5, English, patrol
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Patrol is carried out to ensure that the fire does not restart and cross the fire line. Patrol must be continued until the fire can be safely declared out. An incomplete job of mop-up and patrol can result in a breakaway with disastrous results. 1, record 5, English, - patrol
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On all large fires, patrol is maintained for several days after the fire is apparently out. 2, record 5, English, - patrol
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Incendies de végétation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- patrouille
1, record 5, French, patrouille
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La patrouille consiste à surveiller un secteur de la ligne d'arrêt ou une partie d'un incendie afin d'empêcher le feu de s'échapper. (...) (Elle) est une opération essentielle qui ne doit jamais être négligée; mal réalisée, le feu risque (...) d'anéantir tous les efforts déployés pour le maîtriser. La patrouille devrait être maintenue au moins quelques jours après l'extinction du dernier foyer car le feu peut paraître complètement éteint tout en continuant à couver dans les endroits cachés. 1, record 5, French, - patrouille
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1983-09-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- patrol
1, record 6, English, patrol
correct, verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To inspect a section of fire line or a portion of a fire to prevent escape of the fire. 1, record 6, English, - patrol
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Incendies de végétation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- patrouiller
1, record 6, French, patrouiller
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La patrouille consiste à surveiller un secteur de la ligne d'arrêt ou une partie d'un incendie afin d'empêcher le feu de s'échapper. (...) Les combattants chargés de patrouiller l'incendie se dispersent habituellement le long de la ligne d'arrêt (...) 1, record 6, French, - patrouiller
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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