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ATTACHE ADJOINT DEFENSE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Attaché
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CFA 2, record 1, English, CFA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Attach%C3%A9
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attaché des Forces canadiennes
1, record 1, French, attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- AFC 2, record 1, French, AFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-04-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Canadian Defence Attaché
1, record 2, English, Assistant%20Canadian%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ACDA 1, record 2, English, ACDA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - Assistant%20Canadian%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Assistant Canadian Defense Attaché
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Attaché adjoint-Défense du Canada
1, record 2, French, Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%2DD%C3%A9fense%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AADC 1, record 2, French, AADC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%2DD%C3%A9fense%20du%20Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-09-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Diplomacy
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Defence Attaché
1, record 3, English, Assistant%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Embassy in Washington. 1, record 3, English, - Assistant%20Defence%20Attach%C3%A9
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Diplomatie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Attaché adjoint de Défense
1, record 3, French, Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20D%C3%A9fense
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Attachée adjointe de Défense 2, record 3, French, Attach%C3%A9e%20adjointe%20de%20D%C3%A9fense
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ambassade du Canada à Washington. 1, record 3, French, - Attach%C3%A9%20adjoint%20de%20D%C3%A9fense
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-09-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Military Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- assistant Canadian Forces attaché
1, record 4, English, assistant%20Canadian%20Forces%20attach%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - assistant%20Canadian%20Forces%20attach%C3%A9
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- adjoint à un attaché des Forces canadiennes
1, record 4, French, adjoint%20%C3%A0%20un%20attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - adjoint%20%C3%A0%20un%20attach%C3%A9%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1989-01-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Adviser
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Adviser
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Adviser
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conseiller des Forces canadiennes
1, record 5, French, conseiller%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - conseiller%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - conseiller%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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