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ANTISUBMARINE WARFARE [28 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Ship's Aircraft (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anti-submarine warfare helicopter
1, record 1, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20helicopter
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ASW helicopter 1, record 1, English, ASW%20helicopter
correct, officially approved
- anti-submarine helicopter 2, record 1, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20helicopter
correct
- antisubmarine warfare helicopter 3, record 1, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20%20helicopter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-submarine warfare helicopter; ASW helicopter: terms officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 4, record 1, English, - anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20helicopter
Record 1, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine helicopter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Aéronefs embarqués (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hélicoptère de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 1, French, h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8re%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hélicoptère ASM 2, record 1, French, h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8re%20ASM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- hélicoptère anti-sous-marin 3, record 1, French, h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8re%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hélicoptère de lutte anti-sous-marine; hélicoptère ASM : termes uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique - Hélicoptères. 4, record 1, French, - h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8re%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Helicópteros (Militar)
- Aeronaves embarcadas (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- helicóptero antisubmarino
1, record 1, Spanish, helic%C3%B3ptero%20antisubmarino
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
- Air Space Control
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare aircraft control unit
1, record 2, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20aircraft%20control%20unit
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ASWACU 2, record 2, English, ASWACU
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare aircraft control unit; ASWACU: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20aircraft%20control%20unit
Record 2, Key term(s)
- anti-submarine warfare aircraft control unit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- unité contrôleur des aéronefs de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 2, French, unit%C3%A9%20contr%C3%B4leur%20des%20a%C3%A9ronefs%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
unité contrôleur des aéronefs de lutte anti-sous-marine : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - unit%C3%A9%20contr%C3%B4leur%20des%20a%C3%A9ronefs%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare commander
1, record 3, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20commander
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ASWC 2, record 3, English, ASWC
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare commander; ASWC: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20commander
Record 3, Key term(s)
- anti-submarine warfare commander
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- commandant de la lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 3, French, commandant%20de%20la%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- commandante de la lutte anti-sous-marine 2, record 3, French, commandante%20de%20la%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de la lutte anti-sous-marine : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 3, French, - commandant%20de%20la%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare operations centre
1, record 4, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20operations%20centre
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ASWOC 2, record 4, English, ASWOC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare operations centre; ASWOC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 4, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20operations%20centre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antisubmarine warfare operations centre; ASWOC: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 4, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20operations%20centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine warfare operations center
- anti-submarine warfare operations centre
- anti-submarine warfare operations center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- centre d'opérations de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 4, French, centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ASWOC 2, record 4, French, ASWOC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- centre d'opérations de guerre anti-sous-marine 3, record 4, French, centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- COGASM 3, record 4, French, COGASM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- COGASM 3, record 4, French, COGASM
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre d'opérations de lutte anti-sous-marine; ASWOC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 4, French, - centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
centre d'opérations de guerre anti-sous-marine; COGASM : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 4, French, - centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-08-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare free area
1, record 5, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20free%20area
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ASWFA 2, record 5, English, ASWFA
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In naval warfare, a waterspace management area in which no friendly submarines are operating and in which there are no restrictions on the use of antisubmarine weapons. 1, record 5, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20free%20area
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare free area; ASWFA: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20free%20area
Record 5, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine-warfare free area
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- zone d'action anti-sous-marine libre
1, record 5, French, zone%20d%27action%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20libre
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ASWFA 2, record 5, French, ASWFA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre navale, zone de gestion de l'espace marin dans laquelle aucun sous-marin ami n'évolue et dans laquelle l'emploi des armes de lutte anti-sous-marine n'est pas restreint. 1, record 5, French, - zone%20d%27action%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20libre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone d'action anti-sous-marine libre; ASWFA : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 5, French, - zone%20d%27action%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20libre
Record 5, Key term(s)
- zone d'action anti sous-marine libre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2022-03-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare environmental prediction study
1, record 6, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20environmental%20prediction%20study
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ASWEPS 2, record 6, English, ASWEPS
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare environmental prediction study; ASWEPS: The plural form of this designation (antisubmarine warfare environmental prediction studies) and the abbreviation are standardized by NATO. 3, record 6, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20environmental%20prediction%20study
Record 6, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine warfare environmental prediction studies
- anti-submarine warfare environmental prediction study
- anti-submarine warfare environmental prediction studies
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- étude sur la prévision des conditions du milieu dans la lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9tude%20sur%20la%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20conditions%20du%20milieu%20dans%20la%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ASWEPS 2, record 6, French, ASWEPS
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
étude sur la prévision des conditions du milieu dans la lutte anti-sous-marine; ASWEPS : La désignation au pluriel (études sur la prévision des conditions du milieu dans la lutte anti-sous-marine) et l'abréviation sont normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 6, French, - %C3%A9tude%20sur%20la%20pr%C3%A9vision%20des%20conditions%20du%20milieu%20dans%20la%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 6, Key term(s)
- études sur la prévision des conditions du milieu dans la lutte anti-sous-marine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2022-01-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare exercise
1, record 7, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20exercise
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- ASWEX 2, record 7, English, ASWEX
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare exercise; ASWEX: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 7, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20exercise
Record 7, Key term(s)
- anti-submarine warfare exercise
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- exercice de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 7, French, exercice%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ASWEX 2, record 7, French, ASWEX
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exercice de lutte anti-sous-marine; ASWEX : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 7, French, - exercice%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2021-07-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- combined antisubmarine warfare exercise
1, record 8, English, combined%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20exercise
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CASEX 2, record 8, English, CASEX
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Other Vietnamese sailors served short tours in Seventh Fleet ships or benefited from combined antisubmarine warfare exercises with U.S. submarines Bluegill (SS 242), Queenfish (SS 393), and Capitaine (AGSS 336). 3, record 8, English, - combined%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20exercise
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combined antisubmarine warfare exercise; CASEX: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 8, English, - combined%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20exercise
Record 8, Key term(s)
- combined anti-submarine warfare exercise
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- exercice combiné de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 8, French, exercice%20combin%C3%A9%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CASEX 2, record 8, French, CASEX
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
exercice combiné de lutte anti-sous-marine; CASEX : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 8, French, - exercice%20combin%C3%A9%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2019-11-27
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- integrated command antisubmarine warfare prediction system
1, record 9, English, integrated%20command%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20prediction%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ICAPS 1, record 9, English, ICAPS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The integrated command antisubmarine warfare prediction system enables on-scene computerized processing of oceanographic data in order to rapidly provide tailored acoustic and tactical information for direct support of fleet operations. 1, record 9, English, - integrated%20command%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20prediction%20system
Record 9, Key term(s)
- integrated command anti-submarine warfare prediction system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système de prévisions du commandement intégré de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20du%20commandement%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ICAPS 2, record 9, French, ICAPS
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de prévisions du commandement intégré de lutte anti-sous-marine; ICAPS : désignations retirées de TermeOTAN en 2016. 3, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9visions%20du%20commandement%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2019-11-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare
1, record 10, English, antisubmarine%20warfare
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ASW 2, record 10, English, ASW
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- anti-submarine warfare 3, record 10, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare
correct, NATO
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Operations conducted with the intention of denying the enemy the effective use of their submarines. 4, record 10, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare; ASW: designations and definition standardized by NATO; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 10, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 10, French, lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- LASM 2, record 10, French, LASM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- guerre anti-sous-marine 3, record 10, French, guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- GASM 3, record 10, French, GASM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- GASM 3, record 10, French, GASM
- lutte ASM 4, record 10, French, lutte%20ASM
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opérations menées dans l'intention d'interdire à l'ennemi l'utilisation efficace de ses sous-marins. 5, record 10, French, - lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lutte anti-sous-marine; LASM : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 10, French, - lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
guerre anti-sous-marine; GASM : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 6, record 10, French, - lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Submarinos (Fuerzas navales)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- guerra antisubmarina
1, record 10, Spanish, guerra%20antisubmarina
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- lucha antisubmarina 1, record 10, Spanish, lucha%20antisubmarina
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2019-09-10
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- shallow water anti-submarine warfare
1, record 11, English, shallow%20water%20anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- shallow water ASW 2, record 11, English, shallow%20water%20ASW
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] team is also applying this new technology to shallow water anti-submarine warfare (ASW). 2, record 11, English, - shallow%20water%20anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare
Record 11, Key term(s)
- shallow water antisubmarine warfare
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- lutte anti-sous-marine par petits fonds
1, record 11, French, lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20par%20petits%20fonds
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- lutte ASM par petits fonds 2, record 11, French, lutte%20ASM%20par%20petits%20fonds
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2019-02-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Torpedoes
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- anti-submarine torpedo
1, record 12, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20torpedo
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- ASTOR 2, record 12, English, ASTOR
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- anti-submarine warfare torpedo 3, record 12, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20torpedo
correct
- ASW torpedo 3, record 12, English, ASW%20torpedo
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MH-60R [helicopter] is equipped with a highly sophisticated combat systems designed to employ Hellfire air-to-surface missiles and the Mark 54 anti-submarine torpedo. 1, record 12, English, - anti%2Dsubmarine%20torpedo
Record 12, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine torpedo
- antisubmarine warfare torpedo
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Torpilles
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- torpille anti-sous-marine
1, record 12, French, torpille%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- torpille ASM 2, record 12, French, torpille%20ASM
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le personnel navigant était régulièrement évalué sur sa connaissance des mots-codes abrégés pour des éléments comme un sous-marin ennemi ou une torpille ASM en dépit du fait que la plupart n'avaient jamais transporté une torpille et encore moins lancé un tel engin. 2, record 12, French, - torpille%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2017-12-21
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- force antisubmarine warfare commander
1, record 13, English, force%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20commander
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- FASWC 2, record 13, English, FASWC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force antisubmarine warfare commander; FASWC: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 13, English, - force%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20commander
Record 13, Key term(s)
- force anti-submarine warfare commander
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- commandant de lutte anti-sous-marine de la force
1, record 13, French, commandant%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20de%20la%20force
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- FASWC 2, record 13, French, FASWC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- commandante de lutte anti-sous-marine de la force 3, record 13, French, commandante%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20de%20la%20force
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de lutte anti-sous-marine de la force; FASWC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 13, French, - commandant%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20de%20la%20force
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare officer
1, record 14, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20officer
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- ASWO 1, record 14, English, ASWO
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- anti-submarine warfare officer 2, record 14, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20officer
correct
- ASWO 2, record 14, English, ASWO
correct
- ASWO 2, record 14, English, ASWO
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antisubmarine warfare officer; ASWO: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 14, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20officer
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- officier de guerre anti-sous-marine
1, record 14, French, officier%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- OGASM 1, record 14, French, OGASM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
officier de guerre anti-sous-marine; OGASM : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 14, French, - officier%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2015-04-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- anti-submarine warfare capability
1, record 15, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20capability
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- antisubmarine warfare capability 2, record 15, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20%20capability
correct
- ASW capability 3, record 15, English, ASW%20capability
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ASW capability will be required for open-ocean, littoral and Arctic missions and will require the ability to direct ASW weapons to targets in each of these settings. 4, record 15, English, - anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20capability
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- capacité de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 15, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- capacité de guerre anti‑sous‑marine 2, record 15, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20guerre%20anti%E2%80%91sous%E2%80%91marine
correct, feminine noun
- capacité ASM 3, record 15, French, capacit%C3%A9%20ASM
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2013-08-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Naval Forces
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- anti-submarine warfare weapon system 1, record 16, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20weapon%20system
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine warfare weapon system
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Forces navales
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- système d'arme de guerre anti-sous-marine
1, record 16, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27arme%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2013-08-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Torpedoes
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- active/passive antisubmarine warfare torpedo 1, record 17, English, active%2Fpassive%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20torpedo
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Key term(s)
- active/passive anti submarine warfare torpedo
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Torpilles
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- torpille de guerre anti-sous-marine active/passive
1, record 17, French, torpille%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine%20active%2Fpassive
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2013-06-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- anti-submarine warfare ship 1, record 18, English, %20anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20ship
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine warfare ship
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- navire de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 18, French, navire%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- bâtiment de guerre anti-sous-marine 2, record 18, French, b%C3%A2timent%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2011-11-04
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare sonar 1, record 19, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20sonar
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- sonar de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 19, French, sonar%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2011-04-21
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- anti-submarine warfare mortar 1, record 20, English, anti%2Dsubmarine%20warfare%20mortar
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine warfare mortar
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- mortier de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 20, French, mortier%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2003-12-02
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- local antisubmarine warfare commander
1, record 21, English, local%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20commander
correct, NATO
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
- LASWC 1, record 21, English, LASWC
correct, NATO
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- local antisubmarine warfare coordinator 1, record 21, English, local%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20%20coordinator
correct, NATO
- LASWC 1, record 21, English, LASWC
correct, NATO
- LASWC 1, record 21, English, LASWC
Record 21, Key term(s)
- local anti-submarine warfare commander
- local anti-submarine warfare coordinator
- local antisubmarine warfare co-ordinator
- local anti-submarine warfare co-ordinator
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- commandant de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 21, French, commandant%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- LASWC 1, record 21, French, LASWC
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- coordonnateur de lutte anti-sous-marine 1, record 21, French, coordonnateur%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- LASWC 1, record 21, French, LASWC
correct, masculine noun, NATO
- LASWC 1, record 21, French, LASWC
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Director of the Anti-Submarine Warfare Division 1, record 22, English, Director%20of%20the%20Anti%2DSubmarine%20Warfare%20Division
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology related to Canadian naval forces during the Second World War. 3, record 22, English, - Director%20of%20the%20Anti%2DSubmarine%20Warfare%20Division
Record 22, Key term(s)
- Director of the AntiSubmarine Warfare Division
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Directeur de la Division de guerre anti-sous-marine
1, record 22, French, Directeur%20de%20la%20Division%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
proposal, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie relative aux forces navales canadiennes durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale. 1, record 22, French, - Directeur%20de%20la%20Division%20de%20guerre%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 2002-04-25
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- sector antisubmarine warfare commander
1, record 23, English, sector%20antisubmarine%20warfare%20commander
correct, NATO
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
- SASUWC 1, record 23, English, SASUWC
correct, NATO
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Key term(s)
- sector anti-submarine warfare commander
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- commandant de secteur de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 23, French, commandant%20de%20secteur%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
- SASUWC 1, record 23, French, SASUWC
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 2001-08-03
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Combat Systems (Naval Forces)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare system
1, record 24, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20system
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- ASW system 1, record 24, English, ASW%20system
correct
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes de combat (Forces navales)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- système de lutte anti-sous-marine
1, record 24, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20lutte%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 2000-08-14
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Minesweeping and Minehunting
- Naval Mines
- Mine Warfare
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare pouncer operation
1, record 25, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20pouncer%20operation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- pouncer operation 1, record 25, English, pouncer%20operation
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The stationing of a screening ship or antisubmarine warfare aircraft between the screen and main body to strengthen the antisubmarine defence in the direction of advance of the formation. 1, record 25, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20pouncer%20operation
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
That ship or aircraft is considered part of the antisubmarine screen. 1, record 25, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20pouncer%20operation
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antisubmarine warfare pouncer operation; pouncer operation : terms and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 25, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20pouncer%20operation
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Dragage et chasse aux mines
- Mines marines
- Guerre des mines
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- opération de renforcement de l'écran anti-sous-marin
1, record 25, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20renforcement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9cran%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Positionnement d'un navire ou d'un aéronef de lutte anti-sous-marine, entre l'écran et l'élément principal, afin de renforcer la défense anti-sous-marine dans l'axe de progression de la formation. 1, record 25, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20renforcement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9cran%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce navire ou cet aéronef est considéré comme faisant partie de l'écran anti-sous-marin. 1, record 25, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20renforcement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9cran%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 2 OBS
opération de renforcement de l'écran anti-sous-marin : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 25, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20renforcement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9cran%20anti%2Dsous%2Dmarin
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1999-10-12
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- ASW multi-round rocket launcher
1, record 26, English, ASW%20multi%2Dround%20rocket%20launcher
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology standardized by NATO Military Agency for Standardization (MAS). 2, record 26, English, - ASW%20multi%2Dround%20rocket%20launcher
Record 26, Key term(s)
- antisubmarine warfare multi-round rocket launcher
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- lance-roquettes multiple ASM
1, record 26, French, lance%2Droquettes%20multiple%20ASM
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie normalisée par le NATO MAS. 2, record 26, French, - lance%2Droquettes%20multiple%20ASM
Record 26, Key term(s)
- lance-roquettes multiple anti-sous-marin
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1993-11-23
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Sea Operations (Military)
- Ship's Aircraft (Military)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare aircraft
1, record 27, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20aircraft
correct
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A batch has recently been ordered for French Navy Alize antisubmarine warfare aircraft. 1, record 27, English, - antisubmarine%20warfare%20aircraft
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
- Aéronefs embarqués (Militaire)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- avions de lutte anti sous-marine
1, record 27, French, avions%20de%20lutte%20anti%20sous%2Dmarine
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- avion ASM 2, record 27, French, avion%20ASM
correct, masculine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Marine française vient de le commander pour en équiper ses avions de lutte anti sous-marine (ASM) embarqués Bréguet Alizé. 1, record 27, French, - avions%20de%20lutte%20anti%20sous%2Dmarine
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
Record 28 - internal organization data 1987-03-17
Record 28, English
Record 28, Subject field(s)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 28, Main entry term, English
- antisubmarine warfare radar
1, record 28, English, antisubmarine%20warfare%20radar
correct
Record 28, Abbreviations, English
Record 28, Synonyms, English
- ASW radar 1, record 28, English, ASW%20radar
correct
Record 28, French
Record 28, Domaine(s)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 28, Main entry term, French
- radar de lutte ASM
1, record 28, French, radar%20de%20lutte%20ASM
feminine noun
Record 28, Abbreviations, French
Record 28, Synonyms, French
Record 28, Textual support, French
Record 28, Spanish
Record 28, Textual support, Spanish
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