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QUARTER-MASTER [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2025-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- quartermaster
1, record 1, English, quartermaster
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- quarter master
- quarter-master
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- quartier-maître
1, record 1, French, quartier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-05-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Water Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quartermaster
1, record 2, English, quartermaster
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quartermaster: a historical term used in the British Royal Navy. 2, record 2, English, - quartermaster
Record 2, Key term(s)
- quarter-master
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Transport par eau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- quartier-maître
1, record 2, French, quartier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quartier-maître : équivalent proposé pour désigner un concept historique propre à la Marine royale britannique. 2, record 2, French, - quartier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-09-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Supply (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- quartermaster
1, record 3, English, quartermaster
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- QM 1, record 3, English, QM
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- quarter-master 2, record 3, English, quarter%2Dmaster
correct
- QM 2, record 3, English, QM
correct
- QM 2, record 3, English, QM
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A regimental officer responsible for supply. 2, record 3, English, - quartermaster
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quartermaster; QM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 3, English, - quartermaster
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Approvisionnement (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- quartier-maître
1, record 3, French, quartier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- QM 1, record 3, French, QM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- commissaire 2, record 3, French, commissaire
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier régimentaire responsable de l'approvisionnement. 3, record 3, French, - quartier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quartier-maître; QM : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 3, French, - quartier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
quartier-maître; QM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 3, French, - quartier%2Dma%C3%AEtre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Avituallamiento (Militar)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- intendente
1, record 3, Spanish, intendente
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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