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AIDE-DE-CAMP [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-04-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Land Forces
- Military Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- aide-de-camp in waiting 1, record 1, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp%20in%20waiting
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Every Monday, the adjutant is to provide the aide-de-camp in waiting with a nominal roll of the officers who are on guard for the week. 1, record 1, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp%20in%20waiting
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces terrestres
- Organisation militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp de service
1, record 1, French, aide%20de%20camp%20de%20service
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès l'arrivée du général dans le bureau, l'aide de camp de service allait se présenter à lui et lui remettait les dépêches diplomatiques essentielles [...] 2, record 1, French, - aide%20de%20camp%20de%20service
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-07-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- aide-de-camp
1, record 2, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ADC 1, record 2, English, ADC
correct, see observation, officially approved
- A de C 2, record 2, English, A%20de%20C
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An officer acting as an assistant to a senior officer or to a senior State official. 3, record 2, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aide-de-camp; ADC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ADC: abbreviation generally used for an aide-de-camp of Her Majesty the Queen. 4, record 2, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A de C: abbreviation generally used for an aide-de-camp of the Governor General of Canada or for a lieutenant-governor. 4, record 2, English, - aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp
1, record 2, French, aide%20de%20camp
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ADC 1, record 2, French, ADC
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
- A de C 2, record 2, French, A%20de%20C
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- officier d'ordonnance 3, record 2, French, officier%20d%27ordonnance
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier attaché au service personnel d'un chef militaire ou d'un haut représentant de l'État. 4, record 2, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aide de camp; ADC : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ADC : abréviation généralement utilisée pour un aide de camp de Sa Majesté la Reine. 5, record 2, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A de C : abréviation généralement utilisée pour un aide de camp du Gouverneur général du Canada ou d'un lieutenant-gouverneur. 5, record 2, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Organización militar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- edecán
1, record 2, Spanish, edec%C3%A1n
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-01-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Naval Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flag lieutenant
1, record 3, English, flag%20lieutenant
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- flag-lieutenant 2, record 3, English, flag%2Dlieutenant
correct
- aide-de-camp 3, record 3, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naval officer acting as assistant to a senior officer or to a senior State official. 4, record 3, English, - flag%20lieutenant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces navales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp
1, record 3, French, aide%20de%20camp
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- officier d'ordonnance 2, record 3, French, officier%20d%27ordonnance
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- lieutenant de pavillon 3, record 3, French, lieutenant%20de%20pavillon
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Officier de marine attaché au service personnel d'un chef militaire ou d'un haut représentant de l'État. 4, record 3, French, - aide%20de%20camp
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- diplomatic aide-de-camp
1, record 4, English, diplomatic%20aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp diplomatique
1, record 4, French, aide%20de%20camp%20diplomatique
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- edecán diplomático
1, record 4, Spanish, edec%C3%A1n%20diplom%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
edecán diplomático: Segunda Cumbre de las Américas - Santiago de Chile 1998. 1, record 4, Spanish, - edec%C3%A1n%20diplom%C3%A1tico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-01-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Aide de camp-Chief Air Staff
1, record 5, English, Aide%20de%20camp%2DChief%20Air%20Staff
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ADC CAS 1, record 5, English, ADC%20CAS
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 5, English, - Aide%20de%20camp%2DChief%20Air%20Staff
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aide de camp - Chief Air Staff; ADC CAS: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 5, English, - Aide%20de%20camp%2DChief%20Air%20Staff
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Aide-de-camp-Chief Air Staff
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Aide de camp du Chef d'état-major de la Force aérienne
1, record 5, French, Aide%20de%20camp%20du%20Chef%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20Force%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- ADC CEMFA 1, record 5, French, ADC%20CEMFA
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 5, French, - Aide%20de%20camp%20du%20Chef%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20Force%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Aide de camp du Chef d'état-major de la Force aérienne; ADC CEMFA : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 5, French, - Aide%20de%20camp%20du%20Chef%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20la%20Force%20a%C3%A9rienne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-02-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Etiquette and Protocol (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aide-de-camp next-in-waiting 1, record 6, English, aide%2Dde%2Dcamp%20next%2Din%2Dwaiting
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Étiquette et protocole (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- aide de camp suppléant
1, record 6, French, aide%20de%20camp%20suppl%C3%A9ant
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- aide de camp de suppléant 2, record 6, French, aide%20de%20camp%20de%20suppl%C3%A9ant
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Résidence du Gouverneur général - Lexique du BSGG. 1, record 6, French, - aide%20de%20camp%20suppl%C3%A9ant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lexique du protocole - section de traduction du Gouverneur général. 2, record 6, French, - aide%20de%20camp%20suppl%C3%A9ant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1984-06-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- senior aide-de-camp 1, record 7, English, senior%20aide%2Dde%2Dcamp
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- premier aide de camp
1, record 7, French, premier%20aide%20de%20camp
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- aide de camp en chef 1, record 7, French, aide%20de%20camp%20en%20chef
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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