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ARTY [27 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- locating artillery
1, record 1, English, locating%20artillery
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- loc arty 2, record 1, English, loc%20arty
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land operations, artillery units or sub-units that normally deploy to locate and track enemy artillery, mortars, units and formations. 3, record 1, English, - locating%20artillery
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
locating artillery; loc arty: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 1, English, - locating%20artillery
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
locating artillery: designation and definition standarized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - locating%20artillery
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- artillerie de repérage
1, record 1, French, artillerie%20de%20rep%C3%A9rage
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- artil rep 1, record 1, French, artil%20rep
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- artillerie de localisation 2, record 1, French, artillerie%20de%20localisation
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En opérations terrestres, unités ou sous-unités d'artillerie se déployant généralement pour localiser et poursuivre l'artillerie, les mortiers, les unités et formations de l'ennemi. 2, record 1, French, - artillerie%20de%20rep%C3%A9rage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillerie de repérage; artil rep : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - artillerie%20de%20rep%C3%A9rage
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
artillerie de localisation : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - artillerie%20de%20rep%C3%A9rage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Artillery Radar Operator
1, record 2, English, Artillery%20Radar%20Operator
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- Arty Rdr Op 1, record 2, English, Arty%20Rdr%20Op
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Radariste d'artillerie
1, record 2, French, Radariste%20d%27artillerie
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- Radar Artil 1, record 2, French, Radar%20Artil
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-07-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- general support artillery
1, record 3, English, general%20support%20artillery
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- general-support artillery 2, record 3, English, general%2Dsupport%20artillery
correct, noun, officially approved
- GS arty 1, record 3, English, GS%20arty
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillery that executes the fire directed by the commander of the unit to which it organically belongs or is attached. 2, record 3, English, - general%20support%20artillery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
General support artillery fires in support of an operation as a whole, not in support of a specific subordinate unit. 2, record 3, English, - general%20support%20artillery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
general support artillery; general-support artillery; GS arty: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 3, English, - general%20support%20artillery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- artillerie d'appui général
1, record 3, French, artillerie%20d%27appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- artil AG 1, record 3, French, artil%20AG
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- artillerie d'action d'ensemble 2, record 3, French, artillerie%20d%27action%20d%27ensemble
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillerie qui exécute les tirs ordonnés par le commandant de l'unité dont elle relève. 3, record 3, French, - artillerie%20d%27appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'artillerie d'appui général apporte son soutien à l'opération dans son ensemble plutôt qu'à une unité subordonnée en particulier. 3, record 3, French, - artillerie%20d%27appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
artillerie d'appui général; artil AG : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 3, French, - artillerie%20d%27appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- artillería en acción de conjunto
1, record 3, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa%20en%20acci%C3%B3n%20de%20conjunto
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillería que ejecuta el fuego dirigido por el jefe de la unidad a la que pertenece orgánicamente. Sus fuegos apoyan prioritariamente la maniobra de la Gran Unidad en su conjunto más que a una unidad de forma específica. 1, record 3, Spanish, - artiller%C3%ADa%20en%20acci%C3%B3n%20de%20conjunto
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-12-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- field artillery
1, record 4, English, field%20artillery
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FA 2, record 4, English, FA
correct, NATO
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fd arty 3, record 4, English, fd%20arty
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillery whose primary role is to assist with the defeat of the enemy using indirect fire. 4, record 4, English, - field%20artillery
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Field artillery uses gun, rocket and missile systems as well as artillery surveillance and target acquisition systems to provide surface-to-surface fire support to the field force. 4, record 4, English, - field%20artillery
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
field artillery; fd arty: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 4, English, - field%20artillery
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- artillerie de campagne
1, record 4, French, artillerie%20de%20campagne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FA 2, record 4, French, FA
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- artil C 3, record 4, French, artil%20C
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- artillerie sol-sol 4, record 4, French, artillerie%20sol%2Dsol
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillerie dont le rôle principal est d'aider à vaincre l'ennemi par tir indirect. 5, record 4, French, - artillerie%20de%20campagne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'artillerie de campagne utilise des systèmes de canon, de roquette et de missile ainsi que des systèmes de surveillance et d'acquisition de cibles de l'artillerie pour fournir un appui-feu sol-sol à la force de campagne. 5, record 4, French, - artillerie%20de%20campagne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
artillerie de campagne; artil C; artillerie sol-sol : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 4, French, - artillerie%20de%20campagne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
artillerie de campagne; artil C : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 4, French, - artillerie%20de%20campagne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- artillería de campaña
1, record 4, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa%20de%20campa%C3%B1a
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- artillery
1, record 5, English, artillery
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- arty 2, record 5, English, arty
correct, officially approved
- Arty 3, record 5, English, Arty
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land forces, crew-served weapon systems designed primarily for indirect fire. 4, record 5, English, - artillery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ground-based air defence] systems are considered artillery. 4, record 5, English, - artillery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Indirect fire systems are predominantly large calibre. 4, record 5, English, - artillery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
artillery; art: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 5, English, - artillery
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
artillery; Arty: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 5, English, - artillery
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- artillerie
1, record 5, French, artillerie
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- artil 2, record 5, French, artil
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans les forces terrestres, systèmes d'arme collective conçus principalement pour le tir indirect. 3, record 5, French, - artillerie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les systèmes de défense aérienne de la composante terrestre font partie de l'artillerie. 3, record 5, French, - artillerie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les systèmes de tir indirect sont majoritairement de gros calibre. 3, record 5, French, - artillerie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
artillerie; artil : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 5, French, - artillerie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
artillerie : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 5, French, - artillerie
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- artillería
1, record 5, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Material de guerra que comprende cañones, morteros y otras máquinas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - artiller%C3%ADa
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-11-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Field Artillery
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Artillery
1, record 6, English, Artillery
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- Arty 2, record 6, English, Arty
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The combat arm whose primary role is to assist in the defeat of the enemy with indirect and direct fire. 3, record 6, English, - Artillery
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Direct fire refers to ground-based air defence. 3, record 6, English, - Artillery
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Artillery; Arty: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 6, English, - Artillery
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Artillerie
1, record 6, French, Artillerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- Artil 2, record 6, French, Artil
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme de combat dont le rôle principal est de contribuer à la défaite de l'ennemi au moyen de tirs indirects et directs. 3, record 6, French, - Artillerie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par tir direct, on entend la défense aérienne de la composante terrestre. 3, record 6, French, - Artillerie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Artillerie; Artil : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 6, French, - Artillerie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2020-11-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- nuclear artillery
1, record 7, English, nuclear%20artillery
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- nuc arty 1, record 7, English, nuc%20arty
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nuclear artillery is comprised of guns and missile systems that fire nuclear weapons. 2, record 7, English, - nuclear%20artillery
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear artillery; nuc arty: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 7, English, - nuclear%20artillery
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- artillerie nucléaire
1, record 7, French, artillerie%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- artil nuc 1, record 7, French, artil%20nuc
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'artillerie nucléaire est constituée par les canons et systèmes de missile tirant des munitions nucléaires. 2, record 7, French, - artillerie%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillerie nucléaire; artil nuc : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 7, French, - artillerie%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- artillería nuclear
1, record 7, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa%20nuclear
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2019-09-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Air Defence
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- air defence artillery
1, record 8, English, air%20defence%20artillery
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ADA 2, record 8, English, ADA
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- AD arty 3, record 8, English, AD%20arty
correct
- anti-aircraft artillery 4, record 8, English, anti%2Daircraft%20artillery
correct, NATO, standardized
- AAA 5, record 8, English, AAA
correct, NATO, standardized
- AAA 5, record 8, English, AAA
- antiaircraft artillery 3, record 8, English, antiaircraft%20artillery
correct
- AAA 3, record 8, English, AAA
correct
- AAA 3, record 8, English, AAA
- ack-ack 6, record 8, English, ack%2Dack
correct, jargon
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillery primarily designed to engage targets in the air. 7, record 8, English, - air%20defence%20artillery
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air defence artillery; ADA: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel, the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Committee. 8, record 8, English, - air%20defence%20artillery
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
air defence artillery; ADA; anti-aircraft artillery; AAA: designations standardized by NATO. 8, record 8, English, - air%20defence%20artillery
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
anti-aircraft artillery; AAA: designations extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 8, record 8, English, - air%20defence%20artillery
Record 8, Key term(s)
- air defense artillery
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Défense aérienne
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- artillerie antiaérienne
1, record 8, French, artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- AAA 2, record 8, French, AAA
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- artillerie sol-air 3, record 8, French, artillerie%20sol%2Dair
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ASA 3, record 8, French, ASA
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ASA 3, record 8, French, ASA
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillerie destinée principalement à intervenir contre des cibles dans les airs. 4, record 8, French, - artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillerie antiaérienne; AAA : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre, le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie de la défense. 5, record 8, French, - artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
artillerie antiaérienne; AAA; artillerie sol-air; ASA : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 8, French, - artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
artillerie antiaérienne : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 5, record 8, French, - artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
artillerie antiaérienne : désignation tirée du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 5, record 8, French, - artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record 8, Key term(s)
- artillerie anti-aérienne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
- Defensa aérea
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- artillería antiaérea
1, record 8, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa%20antia%C3%A9rea
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AAA 1, record 8, Spanish, AAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- artillería anti-aérea 2, record 8, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rea
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Fires and Explosions
- Field Artillery
- Military Training
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- artillery simulator
1, record 9, English, artillery%20simulator
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- ground burst projectile simulator 2, record 9, English, ground%20burst%20projectile%20simulator
correct
- arty sim 3, record 9, English, arty%20sim
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pyrotechnic device which simulates the noise of artillery and mortar shells exploding. 4, record 9, English, - artillery%20simulator
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillery simulator; arty sim: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 9, English, - artillery%20simulator
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Feux et explosions
- Artillerie de campagne
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- simulateur d'artillerie
1, record 9, French, simulateur%20d%27artillerie
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sim artil 2, record 9, French, sim%20artil
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce pyrotechnique servant à simuler le bruit de l'explosion d'un obus d'artillerie ou de mortier. 3, record 9, French, - simulateur%20d%27artillerie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
simulateur d'artillerie : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre (CDTAT). 4, record 9, French, - simulateur%20d%27artillerie
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
simulateur d'artillerie; sim artil : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 9, French, - simulateur%20d%27artillerie
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-08-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Field Artillery
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- artillery brigade headquarters
1, record 10, English, artillery%20brigade%20headquarters
correct, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Arty Bde HQ 1, record 10, English, Arty%20Bde%20HQ
correct, plural
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- quartier général de la brigade d'Artillerie
1, record 10, French, quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20de%20la%20brigade%20d%27Artillerie
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- QG Bde Artil 1, record 10, French, QG%20Bde%20Artil
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
quartier général de la brigade d'Artillerie; QG Bde Artil : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 10, French, - quartier%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20de%20la%20brigade%20d%27Artillerie
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2015-08-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- army artillery
1, record 11, English, army%20artillery
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- army arty 1, record 11, English, army%20arty
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- artillerie d'armée
1, record 11, French, artillerie%20d%27arm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- artil armée 1, record 11, French, artil%20arm%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillerie d'armée; artil armée : termes uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 11, French, - artillerie%20d%27arm%C3%A9e
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2015-08-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- divisional artillery brigade
1, record 12, English, divisional%20artillery%20brigade
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- div arty bde 1, record 12, English, div%20arty%20bde
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- brigade d'artillerie divisionnaire
1, record 12, French, brigade%20d%27artillerie%20divisionnaire
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- bde artil div 1, record 12, French, bde%20artil%20div
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
brigade d'artillerie divisionnaire; bde artil div : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 12, French, - brigade%20d%27artillerie%20divisionnaire
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2007-06-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Land Forces
- Air Defence
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- air defence artillery commander
1, record 13, English, air%20defence%20artillery%20commander
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- AD Arty Comd 1, record 13, English, AD%20Arty%20Comd
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- air defense artillery commander
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces terrestres
- Défense aérienne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- commandant de l'artillerie antiaérienne
1, record 13, French, commandant%20de%20l%27artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- Cmdt AAA 1, record 13, French, Cmdt%20AAA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de l'artillerie antiaérienne; Cmdt AAA : terme et forme abrégée uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie de l'artillerie antiaérienne. 2, record 13, French, - commandant%20de%20l%27artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record 13, Key term(s)
- commandant de l'artillerie anti-aérienne
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2007-06-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Land Forces
- Air Defence
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- air defence artillery technician 1, record 14, English, air%20defence%20artillery%20technician
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- AD arty tech 1, record 14, English, AD%20arty%20tech
Record 14, Key term(s)
- air defense artillery technician
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces terrestres
- Défense aérienne
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- technicien en artillerie antiaérienne
1, record 14, French, technicien%20en%20artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- tech AAA 1, record 14, French, tech%20AAA
proposal, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Key term(s)
- technicien en artillerie anti-aérienne
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2004-06-15
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- towed artillery
1, record 15, English, towed%20artillery
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- towed arty 1, record 15, English, towed%20arty
correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- artillerie tractée
1, record 15, French, artillerie%20tract%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- artil tractée 1, record 15, French, artil%20tract%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillerie tractée; artil tractée : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 15, French, - artillerie%20tract%C3%A9e
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2004-05-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- self-propelled artillery
1, record 16, English, self%2Dpropelled%20artillery
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- SP arty 1, record 16, English, SP%20arty
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- SP artillery 2, record 16, English, SP%20artillery
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, Key term(s)
- self propelled artillery
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- artillerie automotrice
1, record 16, French, artillerie%20automotrice
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- artil AM 2, record 16, French, artil%20AM
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armes d'artillerie montées sur châssis à roues ou à chenilles, pouvant se déplacer de façon autonome avec sa dotation initiale et son équipage. 3, record 16, French, - artillerie%20automotrice
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillerie automotrice; artil AM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 16, French, - artillerie%20automotrice
Record 16, Key term(s)
- artillerie auto-motrice
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
- Cañones (Ejército de tierra)
Record 16, Main entry term, Spanish
- artillería autopropulsada
1, record 16, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa%20autopropulsada
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 16, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16, Key term(s)
- artillería auto-propulsada
Record 17 - internal organization data 2004-05-27
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- heavy artillery
1, record 17, English, heavy%20artillery
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- hy arty 1, record 17, English, hy%20arty
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillery consisting of howitzers and guns with a calibre of more than 155 mm. 2, record 17, English, - heavy%20artillery
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- artillerie lourde
1, record 17, French, artillerie%20lourde
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- artil L 2, record 17, French, artil%20L
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Artillerie de gros calibre dont les pièces dépassent le calibre de 155 mm. 3, record 17, French, - artillerie%20lourde
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
artillerie lourde; artil L : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 17, French, - artillerie%20lourde
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 17, Main entry term, Spanish
- artillería pesada
1, record 17, Spanish, artiller%C3%ADa%20pesada
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 17, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-02-03
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- artillery board
1, record 18, English, artillery%20board
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- arty board 1, record 18, English, arty%20board
correct
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- planchette de secteur
1, record 18, French, planchette%20de%20secteur
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite planche utilisée avant l'abaque, et qui servait à calculer les données de tir d'artillerie. 1, record 18, French, - planchette%20de%20secteur
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
planchette de secteur : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 18, French, - planchette%20de%20secteur
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1992-09-29
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
1) imitative often unsuccessfully of art; having some of the showier characteristics of art; 2) aspiring often unsuccessfully to be artistic; showing dilettante interests; marked by concern with accidental rather than essential characteristics of art 1, record 19, English, - arty
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- pseudo-artistique 1, record 19, French, pseudo%2Dartistique
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 1991-01-30
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- 1st Artillery Brigade
1, record 20, English, 1st%20Artillery%20Brigade
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- 1 Arty Bde 1, record 20, English, 1%20Arty%20Bde
correct
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviated form mentioned in Annex A to document FMC 1150-110/S1 (FTC) dated 15 nov 1990 and officially approved by the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board. 2, record 20, English, - 1st%20Artillery%20Brigade
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- 1re Brigade d'artillerie
1, record 20, French, 1re%20Brigade%20d%27artillerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et terme français mentionnés dans l'annexe A du document FMC 1150/S1 (CTF) daté du 15 novembre 1990 et uniformisés par le Comité de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 20, French, - 1re%20Brigade%20d%27artillerie
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1991-01-30
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Field Artillery School
1, record 21, English, Field%20Artillery%20School
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
- Fd Arty School 1, record 21, English, Fd%20Arty%20School
correct
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviated form mentioned in Annex A to document FMC 1150-110/S1 (FTC) dated 15 nov 1990 and officially approved by the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board. 2, record 21, English, - Field%20Artillery%20School
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- École de l'artillerie de campagne
1, record 21, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20l%27artillerie%20de%20campagne
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
- E/Artil C 1, record 21, French, E%2FArtil%20C
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et terme français mentionnés dans l'annexe A du document FMC 1150/S1 (CTF) daté du 15 novembre 1990 et uniformisés par le Comité de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 21, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20l%27artillerie%20de%20campagne
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1991-01-30
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Air Defence Artillery School
1, record 22, English, Air%20Defence%20Artillery%20School
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
- AD Arty School 1, record 22, English, AD%20Arty%20School
correct
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviated form mentioned in Annex A to document FMC 1150-110/S1 (FTC) dated 15 nov 1990 and officially approved by the Army Doctrine and Tactics Board. 2, record 22, English, - Air%20Defence%20Artillery%20School
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- École de l'artillerie antiaérienne
1, record 22, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20l%27artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- E/AAA 1, record 22, French, E%2FAAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et terme français mentionnés dans l'annexe A du document FMC 1150/S1 (CTF) daté du 15 novembre 1990 et uniformisés par le Comité de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 22, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20l%27artillerie%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1990-01-24
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- divisional general support artillery regiment
1, record 23, English, divisional%20general%20support%20artillery%20regiment
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
- div GS arty regt 1, record 23, English, div%20GS%20arty%20regt
correct
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- régiment d'artillerie d'appui général divisionnaire
1, record 23, French, r%C3%A9giment%20d%27artillerie%20d%27appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20divisionnaire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
- régt artil. AG div. 1, record 23, French, r%C3%A9gt%20artil%2E%20AG%20div%2E
correct, officially approved
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Armée de terre - Structure 2002. 2, record 23, French, - r%C3%A9giment%20d%27artillerie%20d%27appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20divisionnaire
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 23, French, - r%C3%A9giment%20d%27artillerie%20d%27appui%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20divisionnaire
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1989-02-15
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Director Artillery
1, record 24, English, Director%20Artillery
correct
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
- D Arty 1, record 24, English, D%20Arty
correct
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviated form officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 24, English, - Director%20Artillery
Record 24, Key term(s)
- DArty
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- Directeur - Artillerie
1, record 24, French, Directeur%20%2D%20Artillerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
- D Artil 1, record 24, French, D%20Artil
correct, masculine noun
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Key term(s)
- Directeur Artillerie
- DArtil
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1988-12-09
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- Senior Staff Officer Artillery
1, record 25, English, Senior%20Staff%20Officer%20Artillery
correct
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
- SSO Arty 1, record 25, English, SSO%20Arty
correct
Record 25, Textual support, English
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviated form officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 25, English, - Senior%20Staff%20Officer%20Artillery
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- Officier supérieur d'état-major - Artillerie
1, record 25, French, Officier%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20%2D%20Artillerie
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
- OSEM Artil 1, record 25, French, OSEM%20Artil
correct, masculine noun
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record number: 25, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et terme officialisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 25, French, - Officier%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20%2D%20Artillerie
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1988-12-09
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- Senior Staff Officer Artillery Training
1, record 26, English, Senior%20Staff%20Officer%20Artillery%20Training
correct
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
- SSO Arty Trg 1, record 26, English, SSO%20Arty%20Trg
correct
Record 26, Textual support, English
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviated form officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 26, English, - Senior%20Staff%20Officer%20Artillery%20Training
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- Officier supérieur d'état-major - Instruction (Artillerie)
1, record 26, French, Officier%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20%2D%20Instruction%20%28Artillerie%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
- OSEM Instr Artil 1, record 26, French, OSEM%20Instr%20Artil
correct, masculine noun
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record number: 26, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et terme officialisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 26, French, - Officier%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20%2D%20Instruction%20%28Artillerie%29
Record 26, Key term(s)
- Officier supérieur d'état-major - Entraînement Artillerie
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
Record 27 - internal organization data 1987-02-03
Record 27, English
Record 27, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 27, Main entry term, English
- 210 Air Defence Artillery School Workshop
1, record 27, English, 210%20Air%20Defence%20Artillery%20School%20Workshop
correct, see observation
Record 27, Abbreviations, English
Record 27, Synonyms, English
- 210 AD Arty School Wksp 1, record 27, English, 210%20AD%20Arty%20School%20Wksp
correct, see observation
Record 27, Textual support, English
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
English title and abbreviated form mentioned in Annex A of Memo 1211-7-1/UNIF published by DTTC3-5 and dated January 27, 87. Term officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 27, English, - 210%20Air%20Defence%20Artillery%20School%20Workshop
Record 27, French
Record 27, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 27, Main entry term, French
- 210e Atelier, École d'artillerie de défense antiaérienne
1, record 27, French, 210e%20Atelier%2C%20%C3%89cole%20d%27artillerie%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 27, Abbreviations, French
Record 27, Synonyms, French
- 210 Atel École Artil DAA 1, record 27, French, 210%20Atel%20%C3%89cole%20Artil%20DAA
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 27, Textual support, French
Record number: 27, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et titre français tirés de l'Annexe A de la note de service 1211-7-1/UNIF publiée par DTTC3-5 et datée du 27 janvier 87. Terme officialisé par le Ministère de la Défense nationale. 1, record 27, French, - 210e%20Atelier%2C%20%C3%89cole%20d%27artillerie%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record 27, Spanish
Record 27, Textual support, Spanish
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