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WHILE SO EMPLOYED [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-05-13
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- while so employed
1, record 1, English, while%20so%20employed
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WSE 2, record 1, English, WSE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
While filling a specific establishment vacancy. Usually refers to the granting of acting rank. 3, record 1, English, - while%20so%20employed
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Applicants who are one rank lower may apply, and if successful, may remain under-ranked in the position, or may be promoted to while so employed (WSE) if the applicant has requisite time in rank and MOC [military occupation] qualification courses ... 2, record 1, English, - while%20so%20employed
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pendant la durée de l'affectation
1, record 1, French, pendant%20la%20dur%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27affectation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fait d'occuper un poste vacant au tableau des effectifs. Nécessite généralement une promotion temporaire. 2, record 1, French, - pendant%20la%20dur%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27affectation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les militaires ayant un grade immédiatement inférieur peuvent postuler. Le candidat retenu pourra alors conserver son grade ou être promu pendant la durée de l'affectation s'il possède l'expérience nécessaire à son grade et les qualifications voulues dans le GPM [groupe professionnel militaire]. 1, record 1, French, - pendant%20la%20dur%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27affectation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-02-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Ranks
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acting while so employed rank
1, record 2, English, acting%20while%20so%20employed%20rank
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AWSE 1, record 2, English, AWSE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- AWSE rank 1, record 2, English, AWSE%20rank
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Committee saw no justification for withdrawing the AWSE rank upon the issuance of CANFORGEN 040/20, given she continued to carry out the full scope of duties of the higher-ranked position. 1, record 2, English, - acting%20while%20so%20employed%20rank
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Grades militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- grade intérimaire pendant la durée de l'affectation
1, record 2, French, grade%20int%C3%A9rimaire%20pendant%20la%20dur%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27affectation
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GIDA 1, record 2, French, GIDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Comité a estimé que rien ne justifiait de retirer le GIDA de la plaignante lors de la publication du CANFORGEN 040/20 puisqu'elle avait continué à accomplir toutes les fonctions du poste auquel correspondait un grade supérieur. 1, record 2, French, - grade%20int%C3%A9rimaire%20pendant%20la%20dur%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27affectation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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