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ATTAQUE TERRESTRE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Security
- Armour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ZULU harbour
1, record 1, English, ZULU%20harbour
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Z har 1, record 1, English, Z%C2%A0har
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An area safe from direct ground fire that may be occupied by armoured personnel carriers during the assault phase of an attack. 2, record 1, English, - ZULU%20harbour
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ZULU harbour; Z har: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - ZULU%20harbour
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ZULU harbor
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité
- Arme blindée
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- refuge ZULU
1, record 1, French, refuge%20ZULU
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ref Z 1, record 1, French, ref%20Z
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone protégée contre le tir terrestre direct, qui pourrait être occupée par des transports de troupes blindés pendant la phase d’assaut d’une attaque. 2, record 1, French, - refuge%20ZULU
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
refuge ZULU; ref Z : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - refuge%20ZULU
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Intergovernmental Bodies and Committees
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- National and International Security
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Bi-National Planning Group
1, record 2, English, Bi%2DNational%20Planning%20Group
correct, Canada, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BPG 1, record 2, English, BPG
correct, Canada, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Bi-National Planning Group (BPG) will improve current U.S.-Canada arrangements to defend against primarily maritime threats to the continent and respond to land-based attacks, should they occur. The BPG will also enhance both countries' response to natural disasters by providing well-coordinated, bi-national support to civilian authorities. Closer cooperation in terms of shared threat assessments, planning and exercises will help prevent potential attacks and mitigate their impact, should they occur. 2, record 2, English, - Bi%2DNational%20Planning%20Group
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Bi-National Planning Group; BPG: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 2, English, - Bi%2DNational%20Planning%20Group
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités intergouvernementaux
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de planification binational
1, record 2, French, Groupe%20de%20planification%20binational
correct, masculine noun, Canada, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- GPB 1, record 2, French, GPB
correct, masculine noun, Canada, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Groupe de planification binational(GPB) améliorera les ententes canado-américaines concernant principalement la défense contre les menaces venant de la mer qui pèsent sur le continent et l'intervention en cas d’attaque terrestre, le cas échéant. Le GPB renforcera en outre les mesures d’intervention des deux pays en cas de catastrophe naturelle, au moyen d’un appui aux autorités civiles qui sera binational et bien coordonné. Une collaboration plus étroite en vue de partager l'évaluation des menaces, la planification et les exercices aidera à prévenir les attaques et à diminuer leurs conséquences, si elles devaient se produire. 2, record 2, French, - Groupe%20de%20planification%20binational
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Groupe de planification binational; GPB : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - Groupe%20de%20planification%20binational
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-03-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- joint air attack team
1, record 3, English, joint%20air%20attack%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- JAAT 2, record 3, English, JAAT
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- joint air-attack team 3, record 3, English, joint%20air%2Dattack%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 3, English, JAAT
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 3, English, JAAT
- joint air-assault team 3, record 3, English, joint%20air%2Dassault%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 3, English, JAAT
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 3, English, JAAT
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of attack and/or reconnaissance rotary-wing aircraft and fixed-wing close air support aircraft, operating together to locate and attack high-priority targets and targets of opportunity. 5, record 3, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Joint air attack team operations are coordinated and conducted to support the ground commander's scheme of manoeuvre. 5, record 3, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The joint air attack team normally operates as a coordinated effort supported by fire support, air defence artillery, naval surface fire support, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, electronic warfare systems, and ground manoeuvre forces. 5, record 3, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
joint air attack team; joint air-assault team; joint air-attack team; JAAT: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 3, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- groupe d’assaut aérien
1, record 3, French, groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- JAAT 2, record 3, French, JAAT
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées 3, record 3, French, groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20a%C3%A9rienne%20interarm%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 2, record 3, French, JAAT
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 2, record 3, French, JAAT
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinaison d’hélicoptères et d’aéronefs à voilure fixe d’appui tactique d’attaque ou de reconnaissance, qui opèrent ensemble afin de repérer et d’attaquer les objectifs de haute priorité et les objectifs inopinés. 4, record 3, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les opérations d’un groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées sont coordonnées et menées en soutien du plan de manœuvre du commandant terrestre. 4, record 3, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées opère normalement en coordination avec l'appui-feu, l'artillerie antiaérienne, l'appui-feu naval de surface, les systèmes de renseignement, de surveillance et de reconnaissance, les systèmes de guerre électronique et les forces de manœuvre terrestre. 4, record 3, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
groupe d’assaut aérien; groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées; JAAT : désignations et définition normalisées par l’OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-02-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Military (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- stand-off land attack missile
1, record 4, English, stand%2Doff%20land%20attack%20missile
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SLAM 1, record 4, English, SLAM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UD-1 1994: U.S. Department of National Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. Includes U.S. acronyms and abbreviations and NATO terms (English only). 2, record 4, English, - stand%2Doff%20land%20attack%20missile
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stand-off land attack missile; SLAM: term and abbreviation extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 3, record 4, English, - stand%2Doff%20land%20attack%20missile
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- missile d’attaque terrestre lancé à distance de sécurité
1, record 4, French, missile%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20terrestre%20lanc%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile d’attaque terrestre lancé à distance de sécurité : terme(s) tiré(s) du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 2, record 4, French, - missile%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20terrestre%20lanc%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Advanced Technology Weapons
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- land attack standard missile
1, record 5, English, land%20attack%20standard%20missile
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- LASM 2, record 5, English, LASM
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes de haute technicité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- missile standard d’attaque terrestre
1, record 5, French, missile%20standard%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20terrestre
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- land attack 1, record 6, English, land%20attack
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- attaque terrestre
1, record 6, French, attaque%20terrestre
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Examen de commandement 1, record 6, French, - attaque%20terrestre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-07-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Tomahawk land attack missile
1, record 7, English, Tomahawk%20land%20attack%20missile
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- TLAM 2, record 7, English, TLAM
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- missile d’attaque terrestre Tomahawk
1, record 7, French, missile%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20terrestre%20Tomahawk
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- land-based maritime strike 1, record 8, English, land%2Dbased%20maritime%20strike
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- attaque d’objectifs en mer à partir d’une base terrestre
1, record 8, French, attaque%20d%26rsquo%3Bobjectifs%20en%20mer%20%C3%A0%20partir%20d%26rsquo%3Bune%20base%20terrestre
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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