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BARCO CONTROL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-09-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Naval Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- independent
1, record 1, English, independent
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- indep 2, record 1, English, indep
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A merchant ship under naval control sailed singly and unescorted by a warship. 3, record 1, English, - independent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
independent: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - independent
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
independent; indep: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - independent
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Forces navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indépendant
1, record 1, French, ind%C3%A9pendant
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- indép 2, record 1, French, ind%C3%A9p
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Navire marchand sous contrôle naval, qui navigue isolément et sans escorte. 3, record 1, French, - ind%C3%A9pendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
indépendant : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - ind%C3%A9pendant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
indépendant; indép : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - ind%C3%A9pendant
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Fuerzas navales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- independiente
1, record 1, Spanish, independiente
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Barco mercante bajo control [naval], que navega solo y sin escolta. 1, record 1, Spanish, - independiente
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-11-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Ships and Boats
- Naval Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- rescue ship
1, record 2, English, rescue%20ship
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- rescue-ship 2, record 2, English, rescue%2Dship
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The rescue ship was normally assigned a convoy position at the rear of one of the central columns of ships. From this position it could observe damaged ships falling astern of the convoy and quickly rendezvous to transfer survivors. 1, record 2, English, - rescue%20ship
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types de bateaux
- Forces navales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- navire de sauvetage
1, record 2, French, navire%20de%20sauvetage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En contrôle naval, navire d'un convoi placé en queue d'une colonne pour repêcher les survivants d'une éventuelle attaque. 2, record 2, French, - navire%20de%20sauvetage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de barcos
- Fuerzas navales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- barco de salvamento
1, record 2, Spanish, barco%20de%20salvamento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En control naval, barco que se coloca al final de un convoy para rescatar supervivientes. 1, record 2, Spanish, - barco%20de%20salvamento
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Marine and River Navigation Aids
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- control point
1, record 3, English, control%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
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 3, English, - control%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
control point: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - control%20point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point repère
1, record 3, French, point%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- point de repère 2, record 3, French, point%20de%20rep%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - point%20rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point repère; point de repère : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - point%20rep%C3%A8re
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - point%20rep%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de identificación
1, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20identificaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - punto%20de%20identificaci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-03-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Amphibious Forces
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- marker ship
1, record 4, English, marker%20ship
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In an amphibious operation, a ship which takes accurate station on a designated control point. It may fly identifying flags by day and show lights to seaward by night. 1, record 4, English, - marker%20ship
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marker ship: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - marker%20ship
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Forces amphibies
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment-jalon
1, record 4, French, b%C3%A2timent%2Djalon
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans une opération amphibie, bâtiment placé avec précision en un point repère prescrit. Ce bâtiment peut, de jour, arborer des pavillons d'identification, de nuit, porter des feux visibles du large. 1, record 4, French, - b%C3%A2timent%2Djalon
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bâtiment-jalon : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - b%C3%A2timent%2Djalon
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Fuerzas anfibias
- Operaciones marítimas (Militar)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- buque marcador
1, record 4, Spanish, buque%20marcador
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En una operación anfibia, barco situado con precisión en un punto de control. Puede tener banderas de identificación durante el día y luces dirigidas hacia el mar, por la noche. 1, record 4, Spanish, - buque%20marcador
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-07-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mark vessel
1, record 5, English, mark%20vessel
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mark vessel: sailing term. 2, record 5, English, - mark%20vessel
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bateau de contrôle
1, record 5, French, bateau%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bateau de contrôle : terme de voile. 2, record 5, French, - bateau%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- barco de control
1, record 5, Spanish, barco%20de%20control
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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