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AIR CONTROL POINT [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air refuelling control point
1, record 1, English, air%20refuelling%20control%20point
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ARCP 2, record 1, English, ARCP
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The geographical point over which the receiver aircraft arrives in the observation/refuelling position with respect to the assigned tanker. 3, record 1, English, - air%20refuelling%20control%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air refuelling control point; ARCP: designations and definition officially approved by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel. 4, record 1, English, - air%20refuelling%20control%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air refuelling control point; ARCP: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - air%20refuelling%20control%20point
Record 1, Key term(s)
- air refueling control point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de contrôle de ravitaillement en vol
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ARCP 2, record 1, French, ARCP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point de contrôle du ravitaillement en vol 3, record 1, French, point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point géographique à la verticale duquel l'aéronef récepteur arrive à la position d'observation ou de ravitaillement relativement à l'aéronef ravitailleur qui lui est assigné. 1, record 1, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de contrôle de ravitaillement en vol; ARCP : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de contrôle du ravitaillement en vol : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20ravitaillement%20en%20vol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Space Control
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- air control point
1, record 2, English, air%20control%20point
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACP 2, record 2, English, ACP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An easily identifiable point on the terrain or on an electronic navigational aid used to provide necessary control during air movement ... 1, record 2, English, - air%20control%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de contrôle aérien
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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