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WPN [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Combat Control Officer (Weapons)
1, record 1, English, Combat%20Control%20Officer%20%28Weapons%29
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CCO Wpn 1, record 1, English, CCO%20Wpn
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Officier de contrôle du combat (Armes)
1, record 1, French, Officier%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20combat%20%28Armes%29
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- OCC Armes 1, record 1, French, OCC%20Armes
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-05-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weapon
1, record 2, English, weapon
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- wpn 2, record 2, English, wpn
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weapon; wpn: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 2, English, - weapon
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arme
1, record 2, French, arme
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument ou dispositif servant à tuer, à blesser ou à mettre l'ennemi dans l'impossibilité de se défendre. 2, record 2, French, - arme
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme : désignation uniformisée 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 2, French, - arme
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- arma
1, record 2, Spanish, arma
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nuclear weapon
1, record 3, English, nuclear%20weapon
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- nuc wpn 1, record 3, English, nuc%20wpn
correct, standardized
- atomic weapon 1, record 3, English, atomic%20weapon
correct, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A weapon in its ultimate configuration that consists of a nuclear explosive and a deliverysystem and that is capable of producing the intended nuclear reaction and release ofenergy upon completion of the prescribed arming, fusing and firing sequence. 1, record 3, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear weapon; nuc wpn; atomic weapon: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arme nucléaire
1, record 3, French, arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- arme nuc 1, record 3, French, arme%20nuc
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- arme atomique 1, record 3, French, arme%20atomique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arme dans sa configuration finale qui est constituée d'un dispositif explosif nucléaire etd'un vecteur et qui est capable de produire la réaction nucléaire et la libération d'énergiedésirées après accomplissement de la séquence armement-allumage-explosion. 1, record 3, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme nucléaire; arme nuc; arme atomique : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2011-04-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nuclear weapon
1, record 4, English, nuclear%20weapon
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nuc wpn 2, record 4, English, nuc%20wpn
correct
- atomic weapon 3, record 4, English, atomic%20weapon
correct, NATO, standardized
- nuclear arm 4, record 4, English, nuclear%20arm
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A complete assembly (i.e. implosion type, gun type, or thermonuclear type), in its intended ultimate configuration which, upon completion of the prescribed arming, fusing and firing sequence, is capable of producing the intended nuclear reaction and release of energy. 3, record 4, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The electromagnetic pulse generated by the detonation of a single nuclear weapon at high altitudes can be a threat to military systems located as much as a thousand miles away. 5, record 4, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arm: A weapon for use in war (usually "arms"). 4, record 4, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
nuclear weapon; atomic weapon: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 4, English, - nuclear%20weapon
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- arme nucléaire
1, record 4, French, arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- arme nuc 2, record 4, French, arme%20nuc
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- arme atomique 3, record 4, French, arme%20atomique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Munition (c'est-à-dire type à implosion, thermonucléaire ou canon) qui dans sa configuration finale, après accomplissement de la séquence armement-allumage-explosion, est capable de produire la réaction nucléaire et la libération d'énergie désirées. 3, record 4, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'emploi d'armes nucléaires dans l'espace serait détecté par des satellites d'alerte avancée qui remarqueraient le lancement du missile et par des capteurs de rayonnement dans l'espace, ne laissant aucun doute sur l'identité de l'agresseur. 4, record 4, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arme nucléaire; arme atomique : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 4, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arme nucléaire; arme nuc : terme, forme abrégée et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 4, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
arme nucléaire : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 5, record 4, French, - arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- arma atómica
1, record 4, Spanish, arma%20at%C3%B3mica
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- arma nuclear 1, record 4, Spanish, arma%20nuclear
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bombas, granadas, proyectiles dirigidos o similares, en los que el principio activo consiste en un material radiactivo nuclear escindible. 1, record 4, Spanish, - arma%20at%C3%B3mica
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-10-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- WPN POSN Site Data Sheet
1, record 5, English, WPN%20POSN%20Site%20Data%20Sheet
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 272: Code of a form used by National Defence. 2, record 5, English, - WPN%20POSN%20Site%20Data%20Sheet
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Fiche de données de l'emplacement des pièces
1, record 5, French, Fiche%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27emplacement%20des%20pi%C3%A8ces
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 272 : Code d’un formulaire employé par la Défense nationale. 2, record 5, French, - Fiche%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27emplacement%20des%20pi%C3%A8ces
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Liste informatisée des Forces canadiennes. 2, record 5, French, - Fiche%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20l%27emplacement%20des%20pi%C3%A8ces
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-10-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
- Weapon Systems
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- weapons technician
1, record 6, English, weapons%20technician
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- wpn tech 1, record 6, English, wpn%20tech
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- gun fitter 2, record 6, English, gun%20fitter
correct, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, Key term(s)
- W Tech
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- technicien d'armement
1, record 6, French, technicien%20d%27armement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- tech armt 1, record 6, French, tech%20armt
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- armurier 2, record 6, French, armurier
correct, see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom donné au métier dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 6, French, - technicien%20d%27armement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technicien d'armement; tech armt : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 6, French, - technicien%20d%27armement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-09-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- weigh protein nitrogen
1, record 7, English, weigh%20protein%20nitrogen
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- WPN 1, record 7, English, WPN
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- protéines lactosériques
1, record 7, French, prot%C3%A9ines%20lactos%C3%A9riques
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Protéines extraites du lactosérum (petit lait de fromage). 1, record 7, French, - prot%C3%A9ines%20lactos%C3%A9riques
Record 7, Key term(s)
- protéine lactosérique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1989-02-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Combat Control Officer (Weapons)
1, record 8, English, Combat%20Control%20Officer%20%28Weapons%29
former designation, correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- CCO Wpn 1, record 8, English, CCO%20Wpn
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviated form officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 8, English, - Combat%20Control%20Officer%20%28Weapons%29
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Officier de contrôle du combat (Armes)
1, record 8, French, Officier%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20combat%20%28Armes%29
former designation, correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- OCC Armes 1, record 8, French, OCC%20Armes
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Forme abrégée et terme officialisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 8, French, - Officier%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20du%20combat%20%28Armes%29
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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