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UNIFORME DISTINCTIF [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- distinctive environmental uniform
1, record 1, English, distinctive%20environmental%20uniform
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DEU 1, record 1, English, DEU
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The distinctive environmental uniform was adopted as a dress and duty uniform by the Canadian Forces in the mid-1980s, marking a return to distinctive service uniforms. Soldiers, sailors and airmen of the CF [Canadian Forces] were identified as belonging to an "environment" or "element," either Sea, Land or Air. 2, record 1, English, - distinctive%20environmental%20uniform
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- uniforme distinctif d'élément
1, record 1, French, uniforme%20distinctif%20d%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- UDE 2, record 1, French, UDE
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- uniforme d'armée distinctif 3, record 1, French, uniforme%20d%27arm%C3%A9e%20distinctif
proposal, masculine noun
- UAD 3, record 1, French, UAD
proposal, masculine noun
- UAD 3, record 1, French, UAD
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsqu'il est question d’un élément en particulier, le terme français «uniforme distinctif» accompagné du nom de l'élément est suffisant. Par exemple :uniforme distinctif de l'Aviation royale canadienne(ARC). 3, record 1, French, - uniforme%20distinctif%20d%27%C3%A9l%C3%A9ment
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian disruptive pattern
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20disruptive%20pattern
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CADPAT 1, record 2, English, CADPAT
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new Canadian Disruptive Pattern (CADPAT) uniform is now part of the Canadian Army's identity. This high-tech clothing gives Canadian soldiers a distinct edge in camouflage survivability. Two variations of the CADPAT uniform (pants and shirt) are now available for use by [the] troops. The first is Temperate Woodland or TW, which is primarily green, black, and brown in colour, and is designed for use in North America and Europe. Arid Regions or AR is composed of three different colours of brown, and is primarily for use in desert regions. 2, record 2, English, - Canadian%20disruptive%20pattern
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
CADPAT was adopted as a trademark in February 2002. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20disruptive%20pattern
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian disruptive pattern; CADPAT: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - Canadian%20disruptive%20pattern
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dessin de camouflage canadien
1, record 2, French, dessin%20de%20camouflage%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DCamC 1, record 2, French, DCamC
correct, trademark, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nouvel uniforme à dessin de camouflage canadien(DCamC) fait maintenant partie de l'identité de l'Armée de terre canadienne. Ce vêtement de haute technologie procure aux soldats canadiens un atout distinctif en matière de surviabilité par camouflage. Deux variantes de l'uniforme DCamC(pantalon et chemise) sont actuellement offertes à nos troupes. La première, celle des régions boisées tempérées(RBT), est principalement de couleurs verte, noire et brune et convient bien à l'Amérique du Nord et à l'Europe. Le DCamC des régions arides(RA) se compose de trois teintes différentes de brun et est principalement destiné aux régions désertiques. 2, record 2, French, - dessin%20de%20camouflage%20canadien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le sigle DCamC a été adopté comme marque déposée en février 2002. 3, record 2, French, - dessin%20de%20camouflage%20canadien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dessin de camouflage canadien; DCamC : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - dessin%20de%20camouflage%20canadien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- designation of rank
1, record 3, English, designation%20of%20rank
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- rank title 2, record 3, English, rank%20title
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A designation in column 2, 3 or 4 of the table to QR&O [Queen's Regulations and Orders for the Canadian Forces] article 3.01, Ranks and Designation of Ranks, that an officer or non-commissioned member who holds a rank set out in column 1 of the table shall use or be referred to by, as determined by the distinctive environmental uniform worn. 3, record 3, English, - designation%20of%20rank
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
designation of rank: term to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces; term and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 3, English, - designation%20of%20rank
Record 3, Key term(s)
- rank designation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- désignation de grade
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9signation%20de%20grade
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation qui figure à la colonne 2, 3 ou 4 du tableau ajouté à l'article 3. 01 des ORFC [Ordonnances et règlements royaux applicables aux Forces canadiennes], Grades et désignations de grade, qu'un officier ou militaire du rang qui détient un grade prévu à la colonne 1 du tableau doit utiliser et selon laquelle il doit être désigné, en fonction de son uniforme distinctif de l'une des trois armées. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9signation%20de%20grade
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
désignation de grade : terme d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes; terme et définition uniformisés par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 3, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9signation%20de%20grade
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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