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AAW [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Air Space Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air-to-air warfare
1, record 1, English, air%2Dto%2Dair%20warfare
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 1, record 1, English, AAW
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combat between military aircraft to gain control of the airspace. 2, record 1, English, - air%2Dto%2Dair%20warfare
Record 1, Key term(s)
- air to air warfare
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lutte aérienne
1, record 1, French, lutte%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combat entre avions militaires pour contrôler l'espace aérien. 1, record 1, French, - lutte%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les pilotes s'entraînent régulièrement à la lutte aérienne. 1, record 1, French, - lutte%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Naval Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- anti-air warfare
1, record 2, English, anti%2Dair%20warfare
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 2, record 2, English, AAW
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites. 3, record 2, English, - anti%2Dair%20warfare
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-air warfare; AAW: designations officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 2, English, - anti%2Dair%20warfare
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anti-air warfare; AAW: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - anti%2Dair%20warfare
Record 2, Key term(s)
- antiair warfare
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Forces navales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lutte antiaérienne
1, record 2, French, lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- LAA 2, record 2, French, LAA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- guerre antiaérienne 3, record 2, French, guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- GAA 4, record 2, French, GAA
correct, feminine noun
- GAA 4, record 2, French, GAA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble des] mesures prises pour défendre une force navale contre toute attaque aérienne provenant d'aéronefs, de bâtiments de surface, de sous-marins ou de positions à terre. 5, record 2, French, - lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lutte antiaérienne; LAA : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 6, record 2, French, - lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lutte antiaérienne; LAA : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 2, French, - lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record 2, Key term(s)
- lutte anti-aérienne
- guerre anti-aérienne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defensa aérea
- Fuerzas navales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- guerra anti-aérea
1, record 2, Spanish, guerra%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rea
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Pharmacology
- Immunology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Antibiotic Awareness Week
1, record 3, English, Antibiotic%20Awareness%20Week
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 1, record 3, English, AAW
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, the National Collaborating Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCCID) leads Antibiotic Awareness Week (AAW). With funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada, NCCID brings together several national and regional leaders in areas of public health, quality healthcare, antibiotic and antimicrobial stewardship, patient safety, and infection prevention and control. 1, record 3, English, - Antibiotic%20Awareness%20Week
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Pharmacologie
- Immunologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Semaine de sensibilisation aux antibiotiques
1, record 3, French, Semaine%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20antibiotiques
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SSA 1, record 3, French, SSA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Au Canada, la Semaine de sensibilisation aux antibiotiques (SSA) est coordonnée par le Centre de collaboration nationale des maladies infectieuses (CCNMI). Grâce au financement que lui accorde l'Agence de santé publique du Canada, le CCNMI coordonne un réseau d'intervenants nationaux et régionaux rattachés aux domaines de la santé publique, de la qualité des soins, de la gestion des antibiotiques et des antimicrobiens, de la sécurité des patients et de la prévention et du contrôle des infections. 1, record 3, French, - Semaine%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20antibiotiques
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-10-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antiarmour weapon
1, record 4, English, antiarmour%20weapon
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 1, record 4, English, AAW
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- anti-armour weapon 2, record 4, English, anti%2Darmour%20weapon
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antiarmour weapon; AAW: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel and by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 4, English, - antiarmour%20weapon
Record 4, Key term(s)
- antiarmor weapon
- anti-armor weapon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arme antiblindé
1, record 4, French, arme%20antiblind%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AAB 1, record 4, French, AAB
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme antiblindé; AAB : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - arme%20antiblind%C3%A9
Record 4, Key term(s)
- arme anti-blindé
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-03-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Indigenous Peoples
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Indigenous Awareness Week
1, record 5, English, Indigenous%20Awareness%20Week
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IAW 1, record 5, English, IAW
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Aboriginal Awareness Week 2, record 5, English, Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Week
former designation, correct, Canada
- AAW 3, record 5, English, AAW
former designation, correct, Canada
- AAW 3, record 5, English, AAW
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each year in May. 4, record 5, English, - Indigenous%20Awareness%20Week
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Indigenous Awareness Week (IAW), previously known as Aboriginal Awareness Week, is a federal public service event that aims to increase knowledge of Indigenous peoples within Canada, and to honour Métis, Inuit and First Nations cultures. 1, record 5, English, - Indigenous%20Awareness%20Week
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Peuples Autochtones
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Semaine de sensibilisation aux cultures autochtones
1, record 5, French, Semaine%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20cultures%20autochtones
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A lieu tous les ans au mois de mai. 2, record 5, French, - Semaine%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20cultures%20autochtones
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[...] la Semaine de sensibilisation aux cultures autochtones a été créée en 1992 pour mieux faire connaître les peuples autochtones du Canada et les employés autochtones de la fonction publique. 3, record 5, French, - Semaine%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20cultures%20autochtones
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
- Pueblos indígenas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Semana de Concientización de las Culturas Aborígenes
1, record 5, Spanish, Semana%20de%20Concientizaci%C3%B3n%20de%20las%20Culturas%20Abor%C3%ADgenes
feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-04-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- anti-air warfare system
1, record 6, English, anti%2Dair%20warfare%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- AAW system 2, record 6, English, AAW%20system
correct
Record 6, Key term(s)
- antiair warfare system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de lutte antiaérienne
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- système anti-guerre aérienne 2, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20anti%2Dguerre%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-04-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Defence
- Air Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- A3 Maritime Air Component (Pacific) Anti-Air Warfare
1, record 7, English, A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- A3 MAC(P) AAW 1, record 7, English, A3%20MAC%28P%29%20AAW
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 Cdn Air Div/CANR HQ [1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters] position titles were established based on their area of responsibility. 2, record 7, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 7, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Maritime Air Component (Pacific) Anti-Air Warfare; A3 MAC(P) AAW: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Défense aérienne
- Forces aériennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- A3 Guerre antiaérienne - Composante aérienne maritime (Pacifique)
1, record 7, French, A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Pacifique%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- A3 GAA CAM(P) 1, record 7, French, A3%20GAA%20CAM%28P%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les titres de postes du QG 1 DAC/RC NORAD [Quartier général de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada/Région canadienne du NORAD] ont été établis en fonction de leur domaine de responsabilité. 2, record 7, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Pacifique%29
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 7, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Pacifique%29
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Guerre antiaérienne - Composante aérienne maritime (Pacifique); A3 GAA CAM(P) : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Pacifique%29
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-04-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Defence
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- A3 Maritime Air Component (Atlantic) Anti-Air Warfare
1, record 8, English, A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- A3 MAC(A) AAW 1, record 8, English, A3%20MAC%28A%29%20AAW
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 Cdn Air Div/CANR HQ [1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters] position titles were established based on their area of responsibility. 2, record 8, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 8, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Maritime Air Component (Atlantic) Anti-Air Warfare; A3 MAC(A) AAW: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 8, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Défense aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- A3 Guerre antiaérienne - Composante aérienne maritime (Atlantique)
1, record 8, French, A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Atlantique%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- A3 GAA CAM(A) 1, record 8, French, A3%20GAA%20CAM%28A%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les titres de postes du QG 1 DAC/RC NORAD [Quartier général de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada/Région canadienne du NORAD] ont été établis en fonction de leur domaine de responsabilité. 2, record 8, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Atlantique%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 8, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Atlantique%29
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Guerre antiaérienne - Composante aérienne maritime (Atlantique); A3 GAA CAM(A) : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 8, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20%2D%20Composante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%20%28Atlantique%29
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-11-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Advertising
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Advertising Association of Winnipeg, Inc.
1, record 9, English, Advertising%20Association%20of%20Winnipeg%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, Manitoba
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 2, record 9, English, AAW
correct, Manitoba
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 3, record 9, English, - Advertising%20Association%20of%20Winnipeg%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Publicité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Advertising Association of Winnipeg, Inc.
1, record 9, French, Advertising%20Association%20of%20Winnipeg%2C%20Inc%2E
correct, Manitoba
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- AAW 2, record 9, French, AAW
correct, Manitoba
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 9, French, - Advertising%20Association%20of%20Winnipeg%2C%20Inc%2E
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-07-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Internet Pages
- Aboriginal Law
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Aboriginal Awareness Workshops
1, record 10, English, Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Workshops
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 1, record 10, English, AAW
correct, Canada
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC). In 1990, workshops have been designed and developed to provide INAC employees with the necessary tools and techniques to reduce culturally based misunderstandings and conflict. As the current issues surrounding Aboriginal people including self-government, Aboriginal rights, traditional spiritually, economic development, justice, health, education, transfer funds and land claims come to the attention of the Canadian public it is imperative that INAC staff are well versed in, and understand, the history of these issues. 1, record 10, English, - Aboriginal%20Awareness%20Workshops
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de pages Internet
- Droit autochtone
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Ateliers de sensibilisation aux cultures autochtones
1, record 10, French, Ateliers%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20cultures%20autochtones
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ASCA 1, record 10, French, ASCA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada. En 1990, des ateliers ont été conçus et développés de manière à donner aux employés du ministère les outils et techniques nécessaires pour diminuer les mésententes et les différends d'origine culturelle. Étant donné que les questions actuelles entourant les peuples autochtones, y compris l'autonomie gouvernementale, les droits ancestraux, la spiritualité traditionnelle, le développement économique, la justice, la santé, l'éducation, les transferts de fonds et les revendications territoriales, ont été portées à l'attention du public canadien, il est impératif que le personnel du ministère soit bien au fait de l'historique de ces questions et les comprenne. 1, record 10, French, - Ateliers%20de%20sensibilisation%20aux%20cultures%20autochtones
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-04-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- anti-air warfare weapon system
1, record 11, English, anti%2Dair%20warfare%20weapon%20system
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- AAW weapon system 1, record 11, English, AAW%20weapon%20system
correct
Record 11, Key term(s)
- anti air warfare weapon system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système d'arme de guerre antiaérienne
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arme%20de%20guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- système d'arme de guerre anti-aérienne
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-04-18
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- advanced attack weapon
1, record 12, English, advanced%20attack%20weapon
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 2, record 12, English, AAW
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arme d'attaque perfectionnée
1, record 12, French, arme%20d%27attaque%20perfectionn%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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