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BDA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bomb damage assessment
1, record 1, English, bomb%20damage%20assessment
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BDA 2, record 1, English, BDA
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Following the breakout from the beachhead, photo reconnaissance continued to provide invaluable intelligence with respect to enemy force locations and strengths, transportation target-location, and bomb damage assessment, as well as the selection of suitable river-crossing sites. 3, record 1, English, - bomb%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bomb damage assessment; BDA: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - bomb%20damage%20assessment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des dommages causés par les bombardements
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EDCB 2, record 1, French, EDCB
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- estimation des dommages causés par les bombardements 3, record 1, French, estimation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- BDA 4, record 1, French, BDA
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- BDA 4, record 1, French, BDA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la suite du dégagement de la tête de plage, la reconnaissance photographique a continué de fournir du renseignement d’une valeur inestimable sur l’emplacement et les effectifs de la force ennemie, l’emplacement des objectifs relatifs au transport, l’évaluation des dommages causés par les bombardements et le choix des sites adéquats de franchissement de rivière. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation des dommages causés par les bombardements; EDCB : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20caus%C3%A9s%20par%20les%20bombardements
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-07-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- battle damage assessment
1, record 2, English, battle%20damage%20assessment
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BDA 2, record 2, English, BDA
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An estimate of damage resulting from the application of lethal or non-lethal force and comprising physical, functional and target system assessment. 3, record 2, English, - battle%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battle damage assessment; BDA: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel in 2001 and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board in 2012; designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel in 2017. 4, record 2, English, - battle%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
battle damage assessment; BDA: designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - battle%20damage%20assessment
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des dommages de combat
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EDC 2, record 2, French, EDC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- BDA 3, record 2, French, BDA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Évaluation des dommages découlant de l’application d’une force létale ou non létale qui comprend l’évaluation des dommages physiques, l’évaluation de la fonctionnalité et l’évaluation du système de cibles. 4, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
évaluation des dommages de combat; EDC; BDA : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées en 2017. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
évaluation des dommages de combat; BDA : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense en 2012. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
évaluation des dommages de combat; EDC : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de l’Armée de terre en 2001. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20dommages%20de%20combat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-04-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Business Development Office
1, record 3, English, Business%20Development%20Office
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. Business Development Office: The directorate provides business development services to exploit commercial opportunities for the ICT sector. Its core functions include: building sector capacity; liaising with stakeholders; participating in investment aftercare programs; developing sectoral investment material; supporting the sector in trade fora and major international business events. 1, record 3, English, - Business%20Development%20Office
Record 3, Key term(s)
- BDO
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Bureau du développement des affaires
1, record 3, French, Bureau%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20affaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Bureau du développement des affaires : Cette direction fournit des services de développement des affaires permettant de saisir des occasions commerciales dans le secteur des TIC. Ses fonctions de base comprennent : l’élaboration de capacités sectorielles; la liaison avec les intervenants; la participation à des programmes de suivi des investissements; l’élaboration de documents sur des investissements sectoriels; l’appui au secteur lors de forums sur le commerce et d’importants événements d’affaires internationaux. 1, record 3, French, - Bureau%20du%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20des%20affaires
Record 3, Key term(s)
- BDA
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-02-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Practice and Procedural Law
- Taxation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- designated appeal office 1, record 4, English, designated%20appeal%20office
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- designated appeals office
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Droit judiciaire
- Fiscalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bureau désigné des appels
1, record 4, French, bureau%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20des%20appels
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- BDA 2, record 4, French, BDA
masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): Lexique Justice. 3, record 4, French, - bureau%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20des%20appels
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire des sigles utilisés par Revenu Canada, Impôt, 92/04/02. 4, record 4, French, - bureau%20d%C3%A9sign%C3%A9%20des%20appels
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Broadcast Designers Association
1, record 5, English, Broadcast%20Designers%20Association
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BDA 1, record 5, English, BDA
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Broadcast Designers Association
1, record 5, French, Broadcast%20Designers%20Association
correct, United States
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- BDA 1, record 5, French, BDA
correct, United States
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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