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ELOF [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
- Military Training
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Wing Training Officer
1, record 1, English, Cadet%20Wing%20Training%20Officer
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CWTO 2, record 1, English, CWTO
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cadet Wing Training Officer has the critical task of ensuring that rules and regulations are followed at the [Royal Military College of Canada]. 3, record 1, English, - Cadet%20Wing%20Training%20Officer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier de l’instruction de l’Escadre
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binstruction%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- INSTRA 1, record 1, French, INSTRA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- élève-officière de l’instruction de l’Escadre 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binstruction%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 1, record 1, French, INSTRA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 1, record 1, French, INSTRA
- élof de l'instruction de l'Escadre 1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lof%20de%20l%27instruction%20de%20l%27Escadre
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 1, record 1, French, INSTRA
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 1, record 1, French, INSTRA
- élève-officier instructeur de l’escadre 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20instructeur%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadre
former designation, masculine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 3, record 1, French, INSTRA
former designation, masculine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 3, record 1, French, INSTRA
- élof instructeur de l'escadre 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9lof%20instructeur%20de%20l%27escadre
former designation, masculine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 3, record 1, French, INSTRA
former designation, masculine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 3, record 1, French, INSTRA
- élève-officière instructrice de l’escadre 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re%20instructrice%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadre
former designation, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 4, record 1, French, INSTRA
former designation, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 4, record 1, French, INSTRA
- élof instructrice de l'escadre 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9lof%20instructrice%20de%20l%27escadre
former designation, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 4, record 1, French, INSTRA
former designation, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRA 4, record 1, French, INSTRA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’élève-officier de l’instruction de l’Escadre a la tâche essentielle de veiller au respect des règles et des règlements au Collège militaire royal du Canada. 5, record 1, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binstruction%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-03-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
- Military Training
- Military Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Squadron Training Officer
1, record 2, English, Cadet%20Squadron%20Training%20Officer
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CSTO 1, record 2, English, CSTO
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cadet Squadron Training Officer (CSTO) is responsible for discipline and ensuring good behaviour, dress, and deportment of all cadets in a squadron. 2, record 2, English, - Cadet%20Squadron%20Training%20Officer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Administration militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier de l’instruction d’escadron
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binstruction%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- INSTRO 1, record 2, French, INSTRO
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- élève-officière de l’instruction d’escadron 2, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binstruction%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRO 2, record 2, French, INSTRO
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRO 2, record 2, French, INSTRO
- élof de l'instruction d’escadron 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9lof%20de%20l%27instruction%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRO 1, record 2, French, INSTRO
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- INSTRO 1, record 2, French, INSTRO
- élève-officier instructeur d’escadron 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20instructeur%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’élève-officier de l’instruction d’escadron (INSTRO) est responsable de la discipline ainsi que du maintien d’une conduite, d’une tenue et d’un comportement appropriés chez tous les cadets de l’escadron. 2, record 2, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Binstruction%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-02-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
- Military Training
- Military Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Wing Administration Officer
1, record 3, English, Cadet%20Wing%20Administration%20Officer
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CWAdO 1, record 3, English, CWAdO
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cadet Wing Administration Officer is in the HQ [Headquarters] and is responsible for the carrying out of administration work for the Wing. 2, record 3, English, - Cadet%20Wing%20Administration%20Officer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Administration militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier d’administration de l’Escadre
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ADA 1, record 3, French, ADA
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- élève-officière d’administration de l’Escadre 2, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ADA 2, record 3, French, ADA
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- ADA 2, record 3, French, ADA
- élof d’administration de l'Escadre 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9lof%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20de%20l%27Escadre
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- ADA 1, record 3, French, ADA
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Canada
- ADA 1, record 3, French, ADA
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’élève-officier d’administration de l’Escadre travaille au quartier général et est responsable de l’exécution des tâches administratives de l’Escadre. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2026-02-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
- Military Training
- Military Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Cadet Squadron Leader
1, record 4, English, Deputy%20Cadet%20Squadron%20Leader
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DCSL 1, record 4, English, DCSL
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Deputy Cadet Squadron Leader assists the Cadet Squadron Leader in the execution of their duties. 2, record 4, English, - Deputy%20Cadet%20Squadron%20Leader
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Administration militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier chef adjoint d’escadron
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20chef%20adjoint%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- A/COMO 1, record 4, French, A%2FCOMO
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- élof chef adjoint d’escadron 1, record 4, French, %C3%A9lof%20chef%20adjoint%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- A/COMO 1, record 4, French, A%2FCOMO
correct, masculine noun, Canada
- A/COMO 1, record 4, French, A%2FCOMO
- élève-officière chef adjointe d’escadron 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re%20chef%20adjointe%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- A/COMO 2, record 4, French, A%2FCOMO
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- A/COMO 2, record 4, French, A%2FCOMO
- élof chef adjointe d’escadron 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9lof%20chef%20adjointe%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- A/COMO 2, record 4, French, A%2FCOMO
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- A/COMO 2, record 4, French, A%2FCOMO
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L’élève-officier chef adjoint d’escadron assiste l’élève-officier chef d’escadron dans l’exécution de ses fonctions. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20chef%20adjoint%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2024-10-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Military Organization
- Military Training
- Educational Institutions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Wing
1, record 5, English, Cadet%20Wing
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CW 1, record 5, English, CW
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An organization within the Royal Military College of Canada. 2, record 5, English, - Cadet%20Wing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Escadre des élèves-officiers
1, record 5, French, Escadre%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A8ves%2Dofficiers
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Ere Élof 2, record 5, French, Ere%20%C3%89lof
correct, feminine noun, Canada
- Escadre des élof 2, record 5, French, Escadre%20des%20%C3%A9lof
feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisation au sein du Collège militaire royal du Canada. 3, record 5, French, - Escadre%20des%20%C3%A9l%C3%A8ves%2Dofficiers
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-11-17
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Military Training
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cadet duty officer
1, record 6, English, cadet%20duty%20officer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CDO 1, record 6, English, CDO
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cadets also organize and run an intramural sports program and carry out typical service duties such as cadet duty officer (CDO). 1, record 6, English, - cadet%20duty%20officer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier de service de l’escadre
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20de%20service%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- élof de service de l'escadre 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9lof%20de%20service%20de%20l%27escadre
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En plus d’organiser le programme de sports intra muros, [les élèves-officiers de troisième et de quatrième année] y participent en tant que compétiteurs. En outre, ils accomplissent des tâches de militaires en service, comme la fonction [...] d’élof de service de l'escadre [...] 2, record 6, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20de%20service%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Instrucción del personal militar
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- oficial cadete de guardia
1, record 6, Spanish, oficial%20cadete%20de%20guardia
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2022-06-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Military Training
- Military Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cadet squadron administration officer
1, record 7, English, cadet%20squadron%20administration%20officer
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CSAdO 1, record 7, English, CSAdO
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Administration militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier préposé à l’administration de l’escadron
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Badministration%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadron
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- AdO 1, record 7, French, AdO
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- élève-officière préposée à l’administration de l’escadron 1, record 7, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re%20pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Badministration%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadron
feminine noun
- AdO 1, record 7, French, AdO
feminine noun
- AdO 1, record 7, French, AdO
- élof préposé à l'administration de l'escadron 2, record 7, French, %C3%A9lof%20pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27administration%20de%20l%27escadron
masculine noun
- AdO 2, record 7, French, AdO
masculine noun
- AdO 2, record 7, French, AdO
- élof préposée à l'administration de l'escadron 1, record 7, French, %C3%A9lof%20pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27administration%20de%20l%27escadron
feminine noun
- AdO 1, record 7, French, AdO
feminine noun
- AdO 1, record 7, French, AdO
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2022-06-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Military Training
- Military Administration
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- deputy cadet wing commander
1, record 8, English, deputy%20cadet%20wing%20commander
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- DCWC 2, record 8, English, DCWC
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Administration militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier commandant adjoint de l’escadre
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20commandant%20adjoint%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadre
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- A/COMA 1, record 8, French, A%2FCOMA
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- élève-officière commandante adjointe de l’escadre 2, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re%20commandante%20adjointe%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bescadre
correct, feminine noun
- A/COMA 1, record 8, French, A%2FCOMA
correct, feminine noun
- A/COMA 1, record 8, French, A%2FCOMA
- élof commandant adjoint de l'escadre 3, record 8, French, %C3%A9lof%20commandant%20adjoint%20de%20l%27escadre
correct, masculine noun
- A/COMA 4, record 8, French, A%2FCOMA
correct, masculine noun
- A/COMA 4, record 8, French, A%2FCOMA
- élof commandante adjointe de l'escadre 3, record 8, French, %C3%A9lof%20commandante%20adjointe%20de%20l%27escadre
correct, feminine noun
- A/COMA 4, record 8, French, A%2FCOMA
correct, feminine noun
- A/COMA 4, record 8, French, A%2FCOMA
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2022-02-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
- Air Forces
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- officer cadet
1, record 9, English, officer%20cadet
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- Ocdt 2, record 9, English, Ocdt
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] designation of rank used by an officer who wears an army or air force uniform and holds the rank of officer cadet. 3, record 9, English, - officer%20cadet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each element of a military rank is capitalized when used to address a person directly or to refer to a particular person. Each element of a rank abbreviation always takes an initial capital letter. Ranks used without a name should be written out in full. 4, record 9, English, - officer%20cadet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
officer cadet; Ocdt: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 9, English, - officer%20cadet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
officer cadet; Ocdt: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 9, English, - officer%20cadet
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
- Forces aériennes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- élof 2, record 9, French, %C3%A9lof
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- élève-officière 3, record 9, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Doffici%C3%A8re
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- élof 4, record 9, French, %C3%A9lof
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- élof 4, record 9, French, %C3%A9lof
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Désignation] de grade employée par un officier qui porte l’uniforme de l’armée ou de l’aviation et qui détient le grade d’élève-officier. 5, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les militaires portant ce grade suivent des cours de formation dans des collèges militaires ou des universités «civiles» en vue d’obtenir leur commission d’officiers. Ils se distinguent des «cadets» qui sont des jeunes de moins de 18 ans qui s’entraînent à la vie militaire. 6, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les grades militaires s’écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu’ils sont employés pour s’adresser directement à une personne, qu’ils soient ou non accompagnés du nom de la personne. Les abréviations des grades s’écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu’elles accompagnent le nom d’une personne. Les grades non accompagnés d’un nom devraient s’écrire au long. 7, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 3 OBS
élève-officier; élof : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 7, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 4 OBS
élève-officier; élof : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 5 OBS
élève-officier; élève-officière; élof : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 8, record 9, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Ejército de tierra
- Fuerzas aéreas
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- oficial cadete
1, record 9, Spanish, oficial%20cadete
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- aspirante a oficial 1, record 9, Spanish, aspirante%20a%20oficial
correct
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El cargo se escribe con minúscula cuando acompaña al nombre de la persona al que corresponde o cuando se usa en sentido genérico. Se escribe con mayúscula cuando se refiere a una persona concreta sin mención de su nombre y en el encabezamiento de cartas dirigidas a la persona que ostenta el cargo. 2, record 9, Spanish, - oficial%20cadete
Record 10 - internal organization data 2017-09-07
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Ranks
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- officer cadet
1, record 10, English, officer%20cadet
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- Ocdt 2, record 10, English, Ocdt
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The lowest rank of an officer. 3, record 10, English, - officer%20cadet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each element of a military rank is capitalized when used to address a person directly or to refer to a particular person. Each element of a rank abbreviation always takes an initial capital letter. Ranks used without a name should be written out in full. 4, record 10, English, - officer%20cadet
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
officer cadet; Ocdt: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 10, English, - officer%20cadet
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Grades militaires
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- élof 2, record 10, French, %C3%A9lof
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grade le moins élevé d’un officier. 3, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les grades militaires s’écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu’ils sont employés pour s’adresser directement à une personne, qu’ils soient ou non accompagnés du nom de la personne. Les abréviations des grades s’écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu’elles accompagnent le nom d’une personne. Les grades non accompagnés d’un nom devraient s’écrire au long. 4, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les militaires portant ce grade suivent des cours de formation dans des collèges militaires ou des universités «civiles» en vue d’obtenir leur commission d’officiers. Ils se distinguent des «cadets» qui sont des jeunes de moins de 18 ans qui s’entraînent à la vie militaire. 5, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
élève-officier : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de normalisation de la terminologie navale. 4, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 4 OBS
élève-officier; élof : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Grados militares
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- oficial cadete
1, record 10, Spanish, oficial%20cadete
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- aspirante a oficial 1, record 10, Spanish, aspirante%20a%20oficial
correct
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El cargo se escribe con minúscula cuando acompaña al nombre de la persona al que corresponde o cuando se usa en sentido genérico. Se escribe con mayúscula cuando se refiere a una persona concreta sin mención de su nombre y en el encabezamiento de cartas dirigidas a la persona que ostenta el cargo. 2, record 10, Spanish, - oficial%20cadete
Record 11 - internal organization data 2006-01-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
- Military Training
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cadet officer 1, record 11, English, cadet%20officer
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier gradé
1, record 11, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20grad%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- élof gradé 1, record 11, French, %C3%A9lof%20grad%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Expression employée au CMR [Collège militaire royal du Canada], Kingston, pour distinguer les meilleurs élèves des autres. On parle d’élève-officier gradé d’escadrille, d’escadron, etc., selon le nombre de barrettes accumulées par l’élève. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20grad%C3%A9
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source(s) : Instructions à l’escadre des élèves-officiers, chap. 2, par. 10. 1, record 11, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20grad%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2004-03-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Forces
- Military Training
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Squadron Leader
1, record 12, English, Cadet%20Squadron%20Leader
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- CSL 2, record 12, English, CSL
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
At the Royal Military College in Kingston. 3, record 12, English, - Cadet%20Squadron%20Leader
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Forces aériennes
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier chef d’escadron
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20chef%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- COMO 1, record 12, French, COMO
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- élof chef d’escadron 1, record 12, French, %C3%A9lof%20chef%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Consultation avec le service d’enseignement des langues au Collège militaire royal à Kingston. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20chef%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadron
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- cadet division staff officer 1, record 13, English, cadet%20division%20staff%20officer
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cadet division staff officer; CDSO: Terminology related to the Joint Occupational Safety and Health Committee of the Royal Military College in Kingston. 3, record 13, English, - cadet%20division%20staff%20officer
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- élève-officier d’état-major de division
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20division
proposal, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- EEMDIV 1, record 13, French, EEMDIV
see observation, masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- élof d’état-major de division 1, record 13, French, %C3%A9lof%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20division
see observation, masculine noun
- EEMDIV 1, record 13, French, EEMDIV
see observation, masculine noun
- EEMDIV 1, record 13, French, EEMDIV
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élof d’état-major de division; EEMDIV : Terminologie du Comité conjoint de la santé et de la sécurité au travail du Collège militaire royal à Kingston. 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20division
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élof d’état-major de division; EEMDIV : terme et abréviation obtenus d’un représentant du Collège militaire royal à Kingston. 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%2Dofficier%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tat%2Dmajor%20de%20division
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-11-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Remedial Fitness Training Program 1, record 14, English, Remedial%20Fitness%20Training%20Program
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Remedial Fitness Training Programme
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Programme de remise en forme
1, record 14, French, Programme%20de%20remise%20en%20forme
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
i. e. conditionnement physique pour faire retrouver la forme aux élof [élèves-officiers]. 1, record 14, French, - Programme%20de%20remise%20en%20forme
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-12-01
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Cadet Public Relations Officer 1, record 15, English, Deputy%20Cadet%20Public%20Relations%20Officer
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- ELOF adjoint préposé aux relations extérieures d’escadre 1, record 15, French, ELOF%20adjoint%20pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20aux%20relations%20ext%C3%A9rieures%20d%26rsquo%3Bescadre
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-12-01
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Cadet Wing Band Officer 1, record 16, English, Deputy%20Cadet%20Wing%20Band%20Officer
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- ELOF directeur adjoint de la musique 1, record 16, French, ELOF%20directeur%20adjoint%20de%20la%20musique
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-10-25
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Wing Instructions
1, record 17, English, Cadet%20Wing%20Instructions
correct, plural
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- CADWINS 1, record 17, English, CADWINS
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Instructions à l’Escadre des Élèves-officiers
1, record 17, French, Instructions%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre%20des%20%C3%89l%C3%A8ves%2Dofficiers
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- IE ELOF 2, record 17, French, IE%20ELOF
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les collèges militaires. 3, record 17, French, - Instructions%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3BEscadre%20des%20%C3%89l%C3%A8ves%2Dofficiers
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1988-01-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Wing Band Officer 1, record 18, English, Cadet%20Wing%20Band%20Officer
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- ELOF directeur de la musique militaire 1, record 18, French, ELOF%20directeur%20de%20la%20musique%20militaire
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À Downsview (ministère de la Défense nationale). 1, record 18, French, - ELOF%20directeur%20de%20la%20musique%20militaire
Record 18, Key term(s)
- Élève-officier directeur de la musique militaire
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1984-11-05
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Cadet Wing Representative Sports Officer 1, record 19, English, Cadet%20Wing%20Representative%20Sports%20Officer
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- ELOF représentant des sports 1, record 19, French, ELOF%20repr%C3%A9sentant%20des%20sports
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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