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BATTLE GROUP [24 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-02-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Applications of Automation
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Military Tactics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- battle group unmanned air vehicle
1, record 1, English, battle%20group%20unmanned%20air%20vehicle
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BGUAV 2, record 1, English, BGUAV
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- battle group uncrewed air vehicle 3, record 1, English, battle%20group%20uncrewed%20air%20vehicle
proposal
- BGUAV 3, record 1, English, BGUAV
proposal
- BGUAV 3, record 1, English, BGUAV
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battle group unmanned air vehicle; BGUAV: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - battle%20group%20unmanned%20air%20vehicle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Automatisation et applications
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Tactique militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- véhicule aérien sans pilote de groupement tactique
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20a%C3%A9rien%20sans%20pilote%20de%20groupement%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
véhicule aérien sans pilote de groupement tactique : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9hicule%20a%C3%A9rien%20sans%20pilote%20de%20groupement%20tactique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Applications of Automation
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Military Tactics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- battle group unmanned aircraft
1, record 2, English, battle%20group%20unmanned%20aircraft
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BGUMA 2, record 2, English, BGUMA
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- battle group uncrewed aircraft 3, record 2, English, battle%20group%20uncrewed%20aircraft
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battle group unmanned aircraft; BGUMA: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - battle%20group%20unmanned%20aircraft
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Automatisation et applications
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Tactique militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- aéronef sans pilote de groupement tactique
1, record 2, French, a%C3%A9ronef%20sans%20pilote%20de%20groupement%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aéronef sans pilote de groupement tactique : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 2, French, - a%C3%A9ronef%20sans%20pilote%20de%20groupement%20tactique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-01-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multinational battle group
1, record 3, English, multinational%20battle%20group
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MNBG 2, record 3, English, MNBG
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MNBGs replaced multinational task forces (MNTFs) in KFOR [Kosovo Force] in 2010. 1, record 3, English, - multinational%20battle%20group
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
multinational battle group; MNBG: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - multinational%20battle%20group
Record 3, Key term(s)
- multi-national battle group
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bataillon de combat multinational
1, record 3, French, bataillon%20de%20combat%20multinational
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MNBG 2, record 3, French, MNBG
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les bataillons de combat multinationaux (MNBGs) ont succédé aux MNTFs [forces opérationnelles multinationales] au sein de la KFOR [Force pour le Kosovo] en 2010. 1, record 3, French, - bataillon%20de%20combat%20multinational
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bataillon de combat multinational; MNBG : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - bataillon%20de%20combat%20multinational
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-12-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- battle group
1, record 4, English, battle%20group
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- BG 2, record 4, English, BG
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary, task-tailored, combined arms grouping composed of a manoeuvre unit headquarters with at least two rifle companies and one tank squadron, or at least two tank squadrons and one rifle company. 3, record 4, English, - battle%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rifle companies and tank squadrons may be integral or attached to the headquarters' unit. 3, record 4, English, - battle%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Combat support and additional combat service support elements may be attached as the higher commander deems necessary. 3, record 4, English, - battle%20group
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
battle group; BG: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designations standardized by NATO and to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 4, English, - battle%20group
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- groupement tactique
1, record 4, French, groupement%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- GT 2, record 4, French, GT
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- BG 3, record 4, French, BG
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement interarmes temporaire et adapté à la mission qui est composé du quartier général d'une unité de manœuvre et d'au moins deux compagnies d'infanterie et d'un escadron de chars, ou d'au moins deux escadrons de chars et d'une compagnie d'infanterie. 4, record 4, French, - groupement%20tactique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les compagnies d'infanterie et les escadrons de chars peuvent être intégrants ou attachés à l'unité du quartier général. 4, record 4, French, - groupement%20tactique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Des éléments de soutien au combat et des éléments de soutien logistique de combat peuvent être ajoutés si le commandement supérieur le juge nécessaire. 4, record 4, French, - groupement%20tactique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
groupement tactique; GT : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 4, French, - groupement%20tactique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
groupement tactique; BG : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 4, French, - groupement%20tactique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Ejército de tierra
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- grupo de batalla
1, record 4, Spanish, grupo%20de%20batalla
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Tercera Flota mantiene continuamente fuerzas desplegadas listas para el combate, incluyendo un Grupo de Batalla de Portaaviones (CVBG) y un Grupo Anfibio (ARG). 1, record 4, Spanish, - grupo%20de%20batalla
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-11-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
- Land Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 32 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School
1, record 5, English, 32%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- 32 CBG BSL 1, record 5, English, 32%20CBG%20BSL
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
32 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School; 32 CBG BSL: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 5, English, - 32%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- École de combat du 32e Groupe-brigade du Canada
1, record 5, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2032e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- EC 32 GBC 1, record 5, French, EC%C2%A032%C2%A0GBC
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
École de combat du 32e Groupe-brigade du Canada : s'écrit École de combat du 32e Groupe-brigade du Canada. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2032e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
École de combat du 32e Groupe-brigade du Canada; EC 32 GBC : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2032e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
- Land Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- 41 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School
1, record 6, English, 41%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- 41 CBG BSL 1, record 6, English, 41%20CBG%20BSL
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
41 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School; 41 CBG BSL: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 6, English, - 41%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- École de combat du 41e Groupe-brigade du Canada
1, record 6, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2041e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- EC 41 GBC 1, record 6, French, EC%C2%A041%C2%A0GBC
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
École de combat du 41e Groupe-brigade du Canada : s'écrit École de combat du 41e Groupe-brigade du Canada. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2041e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
École de combat du 41e Groupe-brigade du Canada; EC 41 GBC : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 6, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2041e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2021-11-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
- Land Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- 33 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School
1, record 7, English, 33%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- 33 CBG BSL 1, record 7, English, 33%20CBG%20BSL
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
33 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School; 33 CBG BSL: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 7, English, - 33%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- École de combat du 33e Groupe-brigade du Canada
1, record 7, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2033e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- EC 33 GBC 1, record 7, French, EC%C2%A033%C2%A0GBC
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
École de combat du 33e Groupe-brigade du Canada : s'écrit École de combat du 33e Groupe-brigade du Canada. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2033e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
École de combat du 33e Groupe-brigade du Canada; EC 33 GBC : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2033e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2021-11-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
- Land Forces
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- 35 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School
1, record 8, English, 35%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- 35 CBG BSL 1, record 8, English, 35%20CBG%20BSL
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
35 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School; 35 CBG BSL: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 8, English, - 35%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- École de combat du 35e Groupe-brigade du Canada
1, record 8, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2035e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- EC 35 GBC 1, record 8, French, EC%C2%A035%C2%A0GBC
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
École de combat du 35e Groupe-brigade du Canada : s'écrit École de combat du 35e Groupe-brigade du Canada. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2035e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
École de combat du 35e Groupe-brigade du Canada; EC 35 GBC : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2035e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2021-11-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
- Land Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- 31 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School
1, record 9, English, 31%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- 31 CBG BSL 1, record 9, English, 31%20CBG%20BSL
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
31 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School; 31 CBG BSL: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 9, English, - 31%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- École de combat du 31e Groupe-brigade du Canada
1, record 9, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2031e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- EC 31 GBC 1, record 9, French, EC%C2%A031%C2%A0GBC
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
École de combat du 31e Groupe-brigade du Canada : s'écrit École de combat du 31e Groupe-brigade du Canada. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2031e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
École de combat du 31e Groupe-brigade du Canada; EC 31 GBC : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2031e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2021-11-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
- Land Forces
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- 38 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School
1, record 10, English, 38%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- 38 CBG BSL 1, record 10, English, 38%20CBG%20BSL
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
38 Canadian Brigade Group Battle School; 38 CBG BSL: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 10, English, - 38%20Canadian%20Brigade%20Group%20Battle%20School
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- École de combat du 38e Groupe-brigade du Canada
1, record 10, French, %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2038e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- EC 38 GBC 1, record 10, French, EC%C2%A038%C2%A0GBC
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
École de combat du 38e Groupe-brigade du Canada : s'écrit École de combat du 38e Groupe-brigade du Canada. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2038e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
École de combat du 38e Groupe-brigade du Canada; EC 38 GBC : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%89cole%20de%20combat%20du%2038e%20Groupe%2Dbrigade%20du%20Canada
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2021-09-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- infantry heavy battle group
1, record 11, English, infantry%20heavy%20battle%20group
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- inf hy BG 1, record 11, English, inf%20hy%20BG
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
infantry heavy battle group; inf hy BG: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 11, English, - infantry%20heavy%20battle%20group
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- groupement tactique d'infanterie
1, record 11, French, groupement%20tactique%20d%27infanterie
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- GT inf 1, record 11, French, GT%20inf
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupement tactique d'infanterie; GT inf : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes ainsi que le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 11, French, - groupement%20tactique%20d%27infanterie
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2021-06-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Submarines (Naval Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- aircraft carrier battle group
1, record 12, English, aircraft%20carrier%20battle%20group
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- CVBG 2, record 12, English, CVBG
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- carrier battle group 3, record 12, English, carrier%20battle%20group
correct
- CVBG 4, record 12, English, CVBG
correct
- CVBG 4, record 12, English, CVBG
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A carrier battle group is a composite group of ships (including an aircraft carrier and submarines) ... it brings huge capability to bear influence out at sea. 5, record 12, English, - aircraft%20carrier%20battle%20group
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aircraft carrier battle group; CVBG: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 12, English, - aircraft%20carrier%20battle%20group
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Sous-marins (Forces navales)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- groupe aéronaval
1, record 12, French, groupe%20a%C3%A9ronaval
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- GAN 2, record 12, French, GAN
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupe aéronaval; GAN : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 12, French, - groupe%20a%C3%A9ronaval
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2021-06-11
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- square battle group
1, record 13, English, square%20battle%20group
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- sq BG 2, record 13, English, sq%20BG
correct, officially approved
- square BG 3, record 13, English, square%20BG
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A battle group comprised of an equal number of infantry companies and tank squadrons, with a minimum of two of each, commanded by the gaining unit headquarters. 2, record 13, English, - square%20battle%20group
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
square battle group; sq BG: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 4, record 13, English, - square%20battle%20group
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- groupement tactique équilibré
1, record 13, French, groupement%20tactique%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- GTE 1, record 13, French, GTE
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- groupement tactique deux plus deux 2, record 13, French, groupement%20tactique%20deux%20plus%20deux
avoid, masculine noun
- GT2+2 2, record 13, French, GT2%2B2
avoid, masculine noun
- GT2+2 2, record 13, French, GT2%2B2
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement tactique composé d'un nombre égal de compagnies d'infanterie et d'escadrons de chars, au moins deux chacun, commandé par le quartier général de l'unité bénéficiaire. 1, record 13, French, - groupement%20tactique%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupement tactique deux plus deux; GTE : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 13, French, - groupement%20tactique%20%C3%A9quilibr%C3%A9
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2017-08-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Combat Support
- Military Tactics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- battle group battle management system
1, record 14, English, battle%20group%20battle%20management%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- BGBMS 2, record 14, English, BGBMS
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battle group battle management system; BGBMS: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 14, English, - battle%20group%20battle%20management%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
- Tactique militaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système de gestion du combat pour groupement tactique
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20du%20combat%20pour%20groupement%20tactique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- BGBMS 2, record 14, French, BGBMS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de gestion du combat pour groupement tactique; BGBMS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 14, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20du%20combat%20pour%20groupement%20tactique
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2017-06-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Organic Farming
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Battle River Research Group
1, record 15, English, Battle%20River%20Research%20Group
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- BRRG 2, record 15, English, BRRG
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Battle River Research Group is a non-profit, grass-roots organization located in east-central Alberta. [The organization is] an independent, producer driven, applied research association committed to improving agriculture. 3, record 15, English, - Battle%20River%20Research%20Group
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Battle River Research [Group] (BRRG) came into existence after the amalgamation of the Battle River Forage Association and the Battle River Applied Research Association in 1993. 4, record 15, English, - Battle%20River%20Research%20Group
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Agriculture biologique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Battle River Research Group
1, record 15, French, Battle%20River%20Research%20Group
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- BRRG 2, record 15, French, BRRG
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2017-05-04
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Land Forces
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- battle-group level
1, record 16, English, battle%2Dgroup%20level
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- battle group level 2, record 16, English, battle%20group%20%20level
correct
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Forces terrestres
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- niveau du groupement tactique
1, record 16, French, niveau%20du%20groupement%20tactique
correct, 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 2017-03-16
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Airborne Forces
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- airborne battle group
1, record 17, English, airborne%20battle%20group
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- ABBG 1, record 17, English, ABBG
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
airborne battle group; ABBG: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 17, English, - airborne%20battle%20group
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Forces aéroportées
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- groupement tactique aéroporté
1, record 17, French, groupement%20tactique%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- GTAP 1, record 17, French, GTAP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupement tactique aéroporté; GTAP : 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. 2, record 17, French, - groupement%20tactique%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2013-08-21
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Organization
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- battle group commander 1, record 18, English, battle%20group%20commander
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation militaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- commandant de groupement tactique
1, record 18, French, commandant%20de%20groupement%20tactique
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1999-08-13
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- lead battle group contingency brigade
1, record 19, English, lead%20battle%20group%20contingency%20brigade
correct, Canada
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- brigade de contingence du groupement tactique principal
1, record 19, French, brigade%20de%20contingence%20du%20groupement%20tactique%20principal
correct, feminine noun, Canada
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 1998-02-03
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Armour
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- armour heavy battle group
1, record 20, English, armour%20heavy%20battle%20group
correct, Canada
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
- armor heavy battle group 2, record 20, English, armor%20heavy%20battle%20group
correct, United States
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Arme blindée
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- groupement tactique blindé
1, record 20, French, groupement%20tactique%20blind%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement tactique à prédominance blindée. 1, record 20, French, - groupement%20tactique%20blind%C3%A9
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
groupement tactique blindé : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 20, French, - groupement%20tactique%20blind%C3%A9
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1995-03-28
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- Research Study Group on Characterization of Battle Effects and Related Measurement Techniques
1, record 21, English, Research%20Study%20Group%20on%20Characterization%20of%20Battle%20Effects%20and%20Related%20Measurement%20Techniques
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
- P4/RSG16 1, record 21, English, P4%2FRSG16
correct
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- Groupe d'étude pour la recherche sur la caractérisation des effets du champ de bataille et les techniques de mesures associées
1, record 21, French, Groupe%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20pour%20la%20recherche%20sur%20la%20caract%C3%A9risation%20des%20effets%20du%20champ%20de%20bataille%20et%20les%20techniques%20de%20mesures%20associ%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Groupe de travail qui ne bénéficie pas d'un soutien administratif du Secrétariat international de l'OTAN, mais qui dépend de la Division Soutien de la Défense. 2, record 21, French, - Groupe%20d%27%C3%A9tude%20pour%20la%20recherche%20sur%20la%20caract%C3%A9risation%20des%20effets%20du%20champ%20de%20bataille%20et%20les%20techniques%20de%20mesures%20associ%C3%A9es
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1994-05-30
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Airborne Regiment Battle Group Somalia
1, record 22, English, Canadian%20Airborne%20Regiment%20Battle%20Group%20Somalia
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
- CAR BG Somalia 2, record 22, English, CAR%20BG%20Somalia
correct
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Groupement tactique du Régiment aéroporté du Canada en Somalie
1, record 22, French, Groupement%20tactique%20du%20R%C3%A9giment%20a%C3%A9roport%C3%A9%20du%20Canada%20en%20Somalie
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
- GTRAC Somalie 2, record 22, French, GTRAC%20Somalie
correct, masculine noun
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1988-10-21
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- Spanish Navy Battle Group
1, record 23, English, Spanish%20Navy%20Battle%20Group
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de Combat Aéronaval de la Marine espagnole
1, record 23, French, Groupe%20de%20Combat%20A%C3%A9ronaval%20de%20la%20Marine%20espagnole
masculine noun
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1984-09-18
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Mechanized Battle Group 1, record 24, English, Canadian%20Mechanized%20Battle%20Group
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- Groupement tactique mécanisé canadien 1, record 24, French, Groupement%20tactique%20m%C3%A9canis%C3%A9%20canadien
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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