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PUNTO IDENTIFICABLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- control point
1, record 1, English, control%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A position marked by a buoy, boat, aircraft, electronic device, conspicuous terrain feature, or other identifiable object which is given a name or number and used as an aid to navigation or control of ships, boats, or aircraft. 2, record 1, English, - control%20point
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
control point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - control%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point repère
1, record 1, French, point%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- point de repère 2, record 1, French, point%20de%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Position matérialisée par une bouée, une embarcation, un aéronef, un dispositif électronique, un détail remarquable du terrain, ou tout autre repère identifiable, à laquelle on donne un nom ou un numéro et qui est utilisée pour faciliter la navigation ou pour contrôler des navires, embarcations ou aéronefs. 2, record 1, French, - point%20rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point repère; point de repère : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - point%20rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point repère : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - point%20rep%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de identificación
1, record 1, Spanish, punto%20de%20identificaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Un punto señalado mediante una boya, barco, aeronave, un dispositivo electrónico o característica identificable del terreno al que se le da un nombre o número y se emplea como ayuda a la navegación o control de barcos o aeronaves. 1, record 1, Spanish, - punto%20de%20identificaci%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- initial point
1, record 2, English, initial%20point
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IP 2, record 2, English, IP
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In close air support operations, a well-defined point, easily distinguishable visually or electronically, used as a starting point for the run to the target. 3, record 2, English, - initial%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
initial point: term standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - initial%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
initial point; IP: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - initial%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point initial
1, record 2, French, point%20initial
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- PI 2, record 2, French, PI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- IP 3, record 2, French, IP
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En opérations d'appui aérien rapproché, position, définie de façon précise, aisément identifiable par moyens visuels ou électroniques, utilisée comme point d'alignement sur l'objectif. 4, record 2, French, - point%20initial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point initial : terme normalisé par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - point%20initial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point initial; PI : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 2, French, - point%20initial
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
point initial; PI : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - point%20initial
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Adquisición del objetivo
- Operaciones (Fuerzas aéreas)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto inicial
1, record 2, Spanish, punto%20inicial
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Punto bien definido fácilmente identificable visual o electrónicamente utilizado como punto de comienzo para ir hacia el objetivo. 1, record 2, Spanish, - punto%20inicial
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-12-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Infantry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- contact point
1, record 3, English, contact%20point
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land warfare, a point on the terrain, easily identifiable, where two or more units are required to make contact. 2, record 3, English, - contact%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - contact%20point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Infanterie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de jonction
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20jonction
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- point de contact 2, record 3, French, point%20de%20contact
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre du combat terrestre, point du terrain facilement identifiable où deux unités ou plus doivent établir le contact entre elles. 3, record 3, French, - point%20de%20jonction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de jonction : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 3, French, - point%20de%20jonction
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point de jonction; point de contact : termes et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 3, French, - point%20de%20jonction
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
- Infantería
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de contacto
1, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20contacto
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerra terrestre, punto del terreno, fácilmente identificable, donde deben contactar dos o más unidades. 1, record 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20contacto
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