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AMPHIBIOUS TASK FORCE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Amphibious Forces
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- commander combined amphibious task force
1, record 1, English, commander%20combined%20amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CCATF 2, record 1, English, CCATF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commander combined amphibious task force; CCATF: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - commander%20combined%20amphibious%20task%20force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces amphibies
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale
1, record 1, French, commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20multinationale
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- CCATF 2, record 1, French, CCATF
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- commandante de force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale 3, record 1, French, commandante%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20multinationale
correct, feminine noun
- CCATF 3, record 1, French, CCATF
correct, feminine noun
- CCATF 3, record 1, French, CCATF
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale; CCATF : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20multinationale
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- amphibious task force
1, record 2, English, amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ATF 2, record 2, English, ATF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A task organization of naval forces and a landing force, with their organic aviation and other supporting forces, formed for the purpose of conducting an amphibious operation. 1, record 2, English, - amphibious%20task%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
amphibious task force; ATF: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - amphibious%20task%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle amphibie
1, record 2, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ATF 2, record 2, French, ATF
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement temporaire organisé de forces navales et d'une force de débarquement, avec leurs moyens aériens organiques ou d'autres forces de soutien, constitué pour mener une opération amphibie. 1, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle amphibie; ATF : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Amphibious Forces
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- commander amphibious task force
1, record 3, English, commander%20amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CATF 2, record 3, English, CATF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commander amphibious task force; CATF: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - commander%20amphibious%20task%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces amphibies
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie
1, record 3, French, commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- CATF 2, record 3, French, CATF
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de force opérationnelle amphibie; CATF : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - commandant%20de%20force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-11-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Amphibious Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Commander, Joint Amphibious Task Force
1, record 4, English, Commander%2C%20Joint%20Amphibious%20Task%20Force
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CJATF 1, record 4, English, CJATF
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Forces amphibies
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Commander, Joint Amphibious Task Force
1, record 4, French, Commander%2C%20Joint%20Amphibious%20Task%20Force
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CJATF 1, record 4, French, CJATF
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- multinational amphibious task force
1, record 5, English, multinational%20amphibious%20task%20force
correct, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MNATF 1, record 5, English, MNATF
correct, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
- Interarmées
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle amphibie multinationale
1, record 5, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20amphibie%20multinationale
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MNATF 1, record 5, French, MNATF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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