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TFMN [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transformation
1, record 1, English, transformation
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- tfmn 2, record 1, English, tfmn
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A continuous and proactive process of developing and integrating innovative concepts, doctrines and capabilities in order to improve the effectiveness and interoperability of military forces. 3, record 1, English, - transformation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transformation: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - transformation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
transformation; tfmn: term officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board; term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - transformation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- transformation
1, record 1, French, transformation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- tfmn 2, record 1, French, tfmn
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus continu et proactif d'élaboration et d'intégration de concepts, de doctrines et de capacités novateurs, afin d'améliorer l'efficacité et l'interopérabilité des forces militaires. 3, record 1, French, - transformation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
transformation : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - transformation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
transformation; tfmn : terme uniformisé par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - transformation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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