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ATTACHE ADJOINT [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2019-03-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Administrative Assistant
1, record 1, English, Administrative%20Assistant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
544: Royal Canadian Mounted Police job code. 1, record 1, English, - Administrative%20Assistant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The member is responsible for: providing administrative assistance in budgeting, processing correspondence, filing, drafting correspondence; and conducting administrative research to improve office procedures and efficiency. 1, record 1, English, - Administrative%20Assistant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- adjoint administratif
1, record 1, French, adjoint%20administratif
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- adjointe administrative 1, record 1, French, adjointe%20administrative
feminine noun
- attaché administratif 1, record 1, French, attach%C3%A9%20administratif
see observation, masculine noun
- attachée administrative 1, record 1, French, attach%C3%A9e%20administrative
see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
544 : code d’emploi de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 1, French, - adjoint%20administratif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le membre remplit les fonctions suivantes : donner une aide administrative en ce qui concerne le budget, le traitement de la correspondance, le classement et la rédaction de la correspondance; mener des recherches afin d’améliorer les modalités et l’efficience du bureau du point de vue administratif. 1, record 1, French, - adjoint%20administratif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
attaché administratif; attachée administrative : Bien que ces titres soient tirés du «Manuel de la gestion des carrières» de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, «adjoint administratif»(ou «adjointe administrative») est préférable, car «attaché administratif»(ou «attachée administrative») est plutôt l'équivalent d’«administrative attaché». 1, record 1, French, - adjoint%20administratif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Attaché
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CFA 2, record 2, English, CFA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this order, "Canadian Forces Attaché" (CFA) means an officer on strength of the establishment of Canadian Forces Attaché Offices, who holds the appointment of: a. Canadian Defence Attaché; b. Canadian Forces Attaché or Adviser; or c. Assistant Canadian Forces Attaché or Adviser. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Attach%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Forces Attaché; CFA: designations to be used by the Department of national Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attaché des Forces canadiennes
1, record 2, French, attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AFC 2, record 2, French, AFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la présente ordonnance, «attaché des Forces canadiennes»(AFC) signifie tout officier inscrit à l'effectif d’un Bureau d’attachés des Forces canadiennes, qui occupe un poste : a. d’attaché de défense des Forces canadiennes; b. d’attaché ou de conseiller des Forces canadiennes; ou c. d’adjoint à un attaché ou à un conseiller des Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
attaché des Forces canadiennes; AFC : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-04-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Canadian Defence Attaché
1, record 3, English, Assistant%20Canadian%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ACDA 1, record 3, English, ACDA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Assistant Canadian Defence Attaché; ACDA: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 3, English, - Assistant%20Canadian%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Assistant Canadian Defense Attaché
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Attaché adjoint-Défense du Canada
1, record 3, French, Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%2DD%C3%A9fense%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AADC 1, record 3, French, AADC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attaché adjoint-Défense du Canada; AADC : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 3, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%2DD%C3%A9fense%20du%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Air Attaché
1, record 4, English, Assistant%20Air%20Attach%C3%A9
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Embassy in Washington. 1, record 4, English, - Assistant%20Air%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Attaché adjoint de l'aviation
1, record 4, French, Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20l%27aviation
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambassade du Canada à Washington. 1, record 4, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20l%27aviation
Record 4, Key term(s)
- attaché de l'air adjoint
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-11-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Attaché
1, record 5, English, Assistant%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Embassy in Washington. 1, record 5, English, - Assistant%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Attaché adjoint
1, record 5, French, Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Attachée adjointe 2, record 5, French, Attach%C3%A9e%20adjointe
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambassade du Canada à Washington. 1, record 5, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Military Attaché
1, record 6, English, Assistant%20Military%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Embassy in Washington. 1, record 6, English, - Assistant%20Military%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Attaché militaire adjoint
1, record 6, French, Attach%C3%A9%20militaire%20adjoint
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Attachée militaire adjointe 2, record 6, French, Attach%C3%A9e%20militaire%20adjointe
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambassade du Canada à Washington. 1, record 6, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20militaire%20adjoint
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Naval Attaché
1, record 7, English, Assistant%20Naval%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Embassy in Washington. 1, record 7, English, - Assistant%20Naval%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Attaché adjoint de la marine
1, record 7, French, Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20la%20marine
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Attachée adjointe de la marine 2, record 7, French, Attach%C3%A9e%20adjointe%20de%20la%20marine
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambassade du Canada à Washington. 1, record 7, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20la%20marine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-09-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Defence Attaché
1, record 8, English, Assistant%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Embassy in Washington. 1, record 8, English, - Assistant%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Attaché adjoint de Défense
1, record 8, French, Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20D%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Attachée adjointe de Défense 2, record 8, French, Attach%C3%A9e%20adjointe%20de%20D%C3%A9fense
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambassade du Canada à Washington. 1, record 8, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20D%C3%A9fense
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-09-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- assistant Canadian Forces attaché
1, record 9, English, assistant%20Canadian%20Forces%20attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this order, "Canadian Forces Attaché" (CFA) means an officer on strength of the establishment of Canadian Forces Attaché Offices, who holds the appointment of: a. Canadian Defence Attaché; b. Canadian Forces Attaché or Adviser; or c. Assistant Canadian Forces Attaché or Adviser. 1, record 9, English, - assistant%20Canadian%20Forces%20attach%C3%A9
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- adjoint à un attaché des Forces canadiennes
1, record 9, French, adjoint%20%C3%A0%20un%20attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la présente ordonnance, «attaché des Forces canadiennes»(AFC) signifie tout officier inscrit à l'effectif d’un Bureau d’attachés des Forces canadiennes, qui occupe un poste : a. d’attaché de défense des Forces canadiennes; b. d’attaché ou de conseiller des Forces canadiennes; ou c. d’adjoint à un attaché ou à un conseiller des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 9, French, - adjoint%20%C3%A0%20un%20attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-01-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Adviser
1, record 10, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Adviser
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In this order, "Canadian Forces Attaché" (CFA) means an officer on strength of the establishment of Canadian Forces Attaché Offices, who holds the appointment of: a. Canadian Defence Attaché: b. Canadian Forces Attaché or Adviser; or c. Assistant Canadian Forces Attaché or Adviser. 1, record 10, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Adviser
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- conseiller des Forces canadiennes
1, record 10, French, conseiller%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la présente ordonnance, "attaché des Forces canadiennes"(AFC) signifie tout officier inscrit à l'effectif d’un Bureau d’attachés des Forces canadiennes, qui occupe un poste : a. d’attaché de défense des Forces canadiennes; b. d’attaché ou de conseiller des Forces canadiennes; ou c. d’adjoint à un attaché ou à un conseiller des Forces canadiennes. 1, record 10, French, - conseiller%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de "conseiller des Forces canadiennes" est utilisé dans les pays du Commonwealth au lieu de "attaché des Forces canadiennes". Voir OAFC 4-6, MOD 17/86, page 3. 2, record 10, French, - conseiller%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1985-09-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- deputy press secretary
1, record 11, English, deputy%20press%20secretary
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attaché au premier ministre de l'Ontario. 1, record 11, English, - deputy%20press%20secretary
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- attaché de presse adjoint
1, record 11, French, attach%C3%A9%20de%20presse%20adjoint
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- directeur adjoint des services de presse 1, record 11, French, directeur%20adjoint%20des%20services%20de%20presse
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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