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BATTLE STAFF [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Training
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- battle staff training
1, record 1, English, battle%20staff%20training
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BST 2, record 1, English, BST
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A training that] develops and sustains planning, coordination, execution, and other staff functions related to wartime mission requirements. 3, record 1, English, - battle%20staff%20training
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battle staff training; BST: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - battle%20staff%20training
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- entraînement de l'état-major de combat
1, record 1, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- entraînement de l'état-major de conduite des opérations 1, record 1, French, entra%C3%AEnement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20conduite%20des%20op%C3%A9rations
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entraînement qui développe et maintient les capacités de planification, de coordination, d'exécution et les autres fonctions d’état‑major liées aux exigences des missions en temps de guerre. 2, record 1, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entraînement de l'état-major de combat; entraînement de l'état-major de conduite des opérations : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - entra%C3%AEnement%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-09-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Electronic Warfare
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- electromagnetic battlestaff
1, record 2, English, electromagnetic%20battlestaff
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EMB 2, record 2, English, EMB
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unified staff element using joint standardized procedures to coordinate electromagnetic operations and associated capabilities within the battle rhythm. 1, record 2, English, - electromagnetic%20battlestaff
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
electromagnetic battlestaff; EMB: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - electromagnetic%20battlestaff
Record 2, Key term(s)
- electromagnetic battle staff
- electro magnetic battle staff
- electro magnetic battlestaff
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Guerre électronique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- état-major de combat électromagnétique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EMB 2, record 2, French, EMB
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d'état-major unifié qui utilise des procédures normalisées interarmées pour coordonner les opérations électromagnétiques et les capacités correspondantes dans le cadre du rythme de bataille. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
état-major de combat électromagnétique; EMB : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - %C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat%20%C3%A9lectromagn%C3%A9tique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-01-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
- Military Strategy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Provost Marshal Operations 2-3-2(Battle Staff Coordination)
1, record 3, English, Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%20Operations%202%2D3%2D2%28Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- DPM Ops 2-3-2 BS Coord 1, record 3, English, DPM%20Ops%202%2D3%2D2%20BS%20Coord
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Deputy Provost Marshal Operations 2-3-2 (Battle Staff Coordination); DPM Ops 2-3-2 BS Coord: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 3, English, - Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%20Operations%202%2D3%2D2%28Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Deputy Provost Marshal Operations 2-3-2(Battle Staff Co-ordination)
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
- Stratégie militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Grand Prévôt adjoint - Opérations 2-3-2 (Organisation de l'état-major de combat)
1, record 3, French, Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%202%2D3%2D2%20%28Organisation%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- GPA Ops 2-3-2 Org EM Cbt 1, record 3, French, GPA%20Ops%202%2D3%2D2%20Org%20EM%20Cbt
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grand Prévôt adjoint - Opérations 2-3-2 (Organisation de l'état-major de combat); GPA Ops 2-3-2 Org EM Cbt : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 3, French, - Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%202%2D3%2D2%20%28Organisation%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat%29
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Grand prévôt adjoint Opérations 2-3-2 (Organisation de l'état-major de combat)
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-01-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Security
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 1 Canadian Air Division Deputy Provost Marshal-Operations(Battle Staff Coordination)
1, record 4, English, 1%20Canadian%20Air%20Division%20Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%2DOperations%28Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 1 Cdn Air Div DPM Ops BS Coord 1, record 4, English, 1%20Cdn%20Air%20Div%20DPM%20Ops%20BS%20Coord
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 4, English, - 1%20Canadian%20Air%20Division%20Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%2DOperations%28Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1 Canadian Air Division Deputy Provost Marshal - Operations (Battle Staff Coordination); 1 Cdn Air Div DPM Ops BS Coord: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 4, English, - 1%20Canadian%20Air%20Division%20Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%2DOperations%28Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
Record 4, Key term(s)
- 1 Canadian Air Division Deputy Provost Marshal-Operations(Battle Staff Co-ordination)
- 1 Canadian Air Division Deputy Provost Marshal Operations(Battle Staff Co-ordination)
- 1 Canadian Air Division Deputy Provost Marshal Operations(Battle Staff Coordination)
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Grand Prévôt adjoint de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada - Opérations (Organisation du personnel de combat)
1, record 4, French, Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20de%20la%201re%20Division%20a%C3%A9rienne%20du%20Canada%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20%28Organisation%20du%20personnel%20de%20combat%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- GPA 1 DAC Ops Org PC 1, record 4, French, GPA%201%20DAC%20Ops%20Org%20PC
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 4, French, - Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20de%20la%201re%20Division%20a%C3%A9rienne%20du%20Canada%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20%28Organisation%20du%20personnel%20de%20combat%29
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Grand Prévôt adjoint de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada - Opérations (Organisation du personnel de combat) : les lettres «re» suivant le chiffre se placent en exposant. 2, record 4, French, - Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20de%20la%201re%20Division%20a%C3%A9rienne%20du%20Canada%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20%28Organisation%20du%20personnel%20de%20combat%29
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Grand Prévôt adjoint de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada - Opérations (Organisation du personnel de combat); GPA 1 DAC Ops Org PC : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20de%20la%201re%20Division%20a%C3%A9rienne%20du%20Canada%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20%28Organisation%20du%20personnel%20de%20combat%29
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Grand Prévôt adjoint de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada Opérations (Organisation du personnel de combat)
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-01-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Provost Marshal-Operations and Plans(Air Operations Centre Battle Staff Coordination)
1, record 5, English, Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%2DOperations%20and%20Plans%28Air%20Operations%20Centre%20Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- DPM Ops & Plans (AOC BS Coord) 1, record 5, English, DPM%20Ops%20%26%20Plans%20%28AOC%20BS%20Coord%29
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 5, English, - Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%2DOperations%20and%20Plans%28Air%20Operations%20Centre%20Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Deputy Provost Marshal - Operations and Plans (Air Operations Centre Battle Staff Coordination); DPM Ops & Plans (AOC BS Coord): title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - Deputy%20Provost%20Marshal%2DOperations%20and%20Plans%28Air%20Operations%20Centre%20Battle%20Staff%20Coordination%29
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Deputy Provost Marshal - Operations and Plans (Air Operations Center Battlestaff Coordination)
- Deputy Provost Marshal Operations and Plans (Air Operations Center Battlestaff Co-ordination)
- Deputy Provost Marshal - Operations and Plans (Air Operations Centre Battlestaff Co-ordination)
- Deputy Provost Marshal Operations and Plans(Air Operations Centre Battle Staff Coordination)
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Grand Prévôt adjoint - Opérations et plans (Organisation du personnel de combat du Centre des opérations aériennes)
1, record 5, French, Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20et%20plans%20%28Organisation%20du%20personnel%20de%20combat%20du%20Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20a%C3%A9riennes%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- GPA Ops & plans (Org PC COA) 1, record 5, French, GPA%20Ops%20%26%20plans%20%28Org%20PC%20COA%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 5, French, - Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20et%20plans%20%28Organisation%20du%20personnel%20de%20combat%20du%20Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20a%C3%A9riennes%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Grand Prévôt adjoint - Opérations et plans (Organisation du personnel de combat du Centre des opérations aériennes); GPA Ops & plans (Org PC COA) : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 5, French, - Grand%20Pr%C3%A9v%C3%B4t%20adjoint%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20et%20plans%20%28Organisation%20du%20personnel%20de%20combat%20du%20Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20a%C3%A9riennes%29
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Grand Prévôt adjoint Opérations et plans (Organisation du personnel de combat du Centre des opérations aériennes)
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Battle Staff Support Centre Coordinator
1, record 6, English, Battle%20Staff%20Support%20Centre%20Coordinator
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
171.03: trade specialty qualification code. 2, record 6, English, - Battle%20Staff%20Support%20Centre%20Coordinator
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Coordonnateur du centre d'appui de l'état-major opérationnel
1, record 6, French, Coordonnateur%20du%20centre%20d%27appui%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20op%C3%A9rationnel
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
171.03 : code de qualification de spécialiste (métiers). 2, record 6, French, - Coordonnateur%20du%20centre%20d%27appui%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20op%C3%A9rationnel
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-07-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
- Air Forces
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Battle Staff
1, record 7, English, Battle%20Staff
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Battle Staff: title to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, English, - Battle%20Staff
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces aériennes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- État-major de combat
1, record 7, French, %C3%89tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- EM Cbt 1, record 7, French, EM%20Cbt
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État-major de combat; EM Cbt : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, French, - %C3%89tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-01-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- battle staff support centre 1, record 8, English, battle%20staff%20support%20centre
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
e.g. operationally required personnel are defined as those on duty in: a. the data display area; the data processing area; the BSSC area ... 1, record 8, English, - battle%20staff%20support%20centre
Record 8, Key term(s)
- battle staff support center
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- centre d'appui du personnel combattant
1, record 8, French, centre%20d%27appui%20du%20personnel%20combattant
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-01-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Military Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- battle staff
1, record 9, English, battle%20staff
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- BS 1, record 9, English, BS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Administration militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- personnel combattant
1, record 9, French, personnel%20combattant
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-05-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Battle Staff Course
1, record 10, English, Battle%20Staff%20Course
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- BSC 2, record 10, English, BSC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Battle Staff Course; BSC: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence (AIRCOM, Winnipeg). 3, record 10, English, - Battle%20Staff%20Course
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Cours d'état-major de combat
1, record 10, French, Cours%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- CEMC 1, record 10, French, CEMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cours d'état-major de combat; CEMC : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale (C Air, Winnipeg). 1, record 10, French, - Cours%20d%27%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20combat
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-01-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- DCDS Battle Staff
1, record 11, English, DCDS%20Battle%20Staff
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The DCDS Battle Staff functions are similar to those of the CAT but the representatives are at the MGen level. The Battle Staff advise DCDS on courses of action which can be implemented on his authority. As well they review coordinate items for submission to CDS/DM and Cabinet. 1, record 11, English, - DCDS%20Battle%20Staff
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- État-major stratégique du SCEMD
1, record 11, French, %C3%89tat%2Dmajor%20strat%C3%A9gique%20du%20SCEMD
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nous proposons cette traduction car il s'agit d'un groupe qui se trouve au QGDN et non pas sur le terrain. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%89tat%2Dmajor%20strat%C3%A9gique%20du%20SCEMD
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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