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FONCTION COMBAT [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- Clinical Psychology
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- combat stress reaction
1, record 1, English, combat%20stress%20reaction
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CSR 2, record 1, English, CSR
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disorder of psychological function in response to a traumatic situation experienced during combat that may cause an inability to perform duties. 3, record 1, English, - combat%20stress%20reaction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combat stress reaction; CSR: designations standardized by NATO; designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 1, English, - combat%20stress%20reaction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Psychologie clinique
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réaction au stress de combat
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9action%20au%20stress%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- réaction de stress de combat 2, record 1, French, r%C3%A9action%20de%20stress%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- CSR 3, record 1, French, CSR
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- CSR 3, record 1, French, CSR
- stress suite au combat 2, record 1, French, stress%20suite%20au%20combat
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CSR 3, record 1, French, CSR
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CSR 3, record 1, French, CSR
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Trouble de la fonction psychologique causé par une situation de combat traumatisante qui peut entraîner une incapacité à exercer ses fonctions. 4, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20au%20stress%20de%20combat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
réaction au stress de combat : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20au%20stress%20de%20combat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
réaction de stress de combat; stress suite au combat; CSR : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9action%20au%20stress%20de%20combat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Combat Support
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- battle management system
1, record 2, English, battle%20management%20system
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BMS 2, record 2, English, BMS
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- combat management system 3, record 2, English, combat%20management%20system
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The combat management system will be a more complex and capable command and control system than any fitted to previous frigates, handling tactical and strategic data, and combining real-time command and fire control with longer term command support. 3, record 2, English, - battle%20management%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
battle management system; BMS: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - battle%20management%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Soutien au combat
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de gestion du combat
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20du%20combat
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BMS 2, record 2, French, BMS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système de gestion de combat 3, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun
- système de gestion de bataille 4, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20de%20bataille
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce système de gestion de combat gérera à la fois l'information tactique et stratégique, assurant ainsi la fonction d’aide au commandement et de conduite de tir en temps réel, à court terme et à long terme. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20du%20combat
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système de gestion du combat; BMS : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20gestion%20du%20combat
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Military Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- stock-pile
1, record 3, English, stock%2Dpile
correct, verb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unless an armed force has made considerable investments to stock-pile arctic and tropical clothing, any sudden relocation to an opposite extreme area could impose great problems for any commander. 1, record 3, English, - stock%2Dpile
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Matériel militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avoir en stock
1, record 3, French, avoir%20en%20stock
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une tenue de combat est forcément choisie en fonction d’une menace probable ou anticipée, et pour un environnement spécifique. Mais qu'une menace inattendue se manifeste dans un environnement totalement différent et les meilleures dispositions s’effondrent. Pour bien faire, il faudrait donc avoir en stock des réserves énormes de tenues de combat variées adaptées à tous les climats. 1, record 3, French, - avoir%20en%20stock
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-07-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- voice, throttle and stick
1, record 4, English, voice%2C%20throttle%20and%20stick
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VTAS 2, record 4, English, VTAS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- voice throttle and stick 3, record 4, English, voice%20throttle%20and%20stick
correct
- VTAS 3, record 4, English, VTAS
correct
- VTAS 3, record 4, English, VTAS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To reduce pilot workload still further, Eurofighter Typhoon has a unique Voice Throttle And Stick (VTAS) system. This system allows the pilot to keep his Hands on Throttle and Stick (HOTAS) and operate the majority of the aircraft's controls from this position. Other commands can be give through Direct Voice Input (DVI). Due to the drastically reduced workload pilots are able to focus on the mission and systems operation. In an air battle scenario, the VTAS system even allows the lead pilot to assign targets to himself with two simple voice commands or to any of his wingmen with only five commands. 3, record 4, English, - voice%2C%20throttle%20and%20stick
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- voix, manche et manettes
1, record 4, French, voix%2C%20manche%20et%20manettes
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- VTAS 2, record 4, French, VTAS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une fonction jusqu'alors inédite sur un avion de combat, et qui a permis à ses concepteurs d’introduire la notion nouvelle de VTAS, pour Voice, Throttle and Stick(voix, manche et manettes). Ici aussi, la mission première du système est de soulager le pilote de tâches répétitives et non critiques : gestion de l'affichage, des communications, ou encore de la situation tactique globale. Le pilote peut ainsi désigner, assigner ou filtrer les pistes qui lui sont présentées sur son écran multifonctions, allégeant d’autant sa charge de travail dans une situation critique. Dans un proche avenir, une version améliorée de ce système initial devrait être déclarée opérationnelle; elle permettra notamment de contrôler la nacelle de désignation laser de l'avion et d’affiner la navigation en créant des points de passage «à la volée». 1, record 4, French, - voix%2C%20manche%20et%20manettes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-10-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment Maintenance
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- first line
1, record 5, English, first%20line
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
line: In land operations, the echelon at which a combat service support function is performed and/or the extent of support provided at a certain echelon. "First line" is the support available from unit resources; "second line" is the support provided at brigade and divisional level; "third line" is provided by corps and "fourth line" is at theatre and national level. 2, record 5, English, - first%20line
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maintenance du matériel militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- première ligne
1, record 5, French, premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
ligne : En opérations terrestres, échelon où une fonction de soutien au combat est exécutée et/ou étendue du soutien fourni à un échelon donné. La «première ligne» représente le soutien fourni à même les ressources de l'unité; la «deuxième ligne», le soutien fourni par la brigade et la division; la «troisième ligne», le soutien fourni par le corps d’armée et la «quatrième ligne» se situe au niveau du théâtre des opérations et au plan national. 2, record 5, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
première ligne : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-03-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
- Combat Support
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- level-of-effort munitions
1, record 6, English, level%2Dof%2Deffort%20munitions
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In stockpile planning, munitions stocked on the basis of expected daily expenditure rate, the number of combat days and the attrition rate assumed, to counter targets the number of which is unknown. 1, record 6, English, - level%2Dof%2Deffort%20munitions
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
level-of-effort munitions: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 6, English, - level%2Dof%2Deffort%20munitions
Record 6, Key term(s)
- level of effort munitions
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Soutien au combat
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- stocks de soutien en munitions
1, record 6, French, stocks%20de%20soutien%20en%20munitions
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En planification de stocks, munitions entreposées en fonction d’une dépense journalière escomptée d’un nombre de jours de combat et d’un taux d’attrition supposés, quel que soit le nombre d’objectifs à prendre en compte. 1, record 6, French, - stocks%20de%20soutien%20en%20munitions
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
stocks de soutien en munitions : terme et définition normalisés par l’OTAN. 2, record 6, French, - stocks%20de%20soutien%20en%20munitions
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión del material militar
- Apoyo en combate
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- nivel de apoyo de municiones
1, record 6, Spanish, nivel%20de%20apoyo%20de%20municiones
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En el planeamiento de municionamiento, cantidad de municiones almacenada de acuerdo con el gasto diario, el número de días de combate y el desgaste estimado en relación con el número de objetivos desconocido que se supone. 1, record 6, Spanish, - nivel%20de%20apoyo%20de%20municiones
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- combat function
1, record 7, English, combat%20function
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fonction de combat
1, record 7, French, fonction%20de%20combat
feminine 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 1997-12-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- dress
1, record 8, English, dress
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All articles of uniforms, rank insignia, function insignia and medals worn by military personnel. Wearing of various orders of dress (ceremonial dress, service dress, combat dress, garrison dress, mess dress, etc.) is codified and regulated. Dress varies also according to weather conditions and the traditions of the various branches of the Armed forces. 1, record 8, English, - dress
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tenue
1, record 8, French, tenue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des effets d’uniforme, des insignes de grade, de fonction et de décoration que portent les militaires. Le port des différentes tenues(de cérémonie, de service, de combat, de garnison, de mess etc.) est codifié et réglementé. Les tenues varient également en fonction des conditions climatiques et des traditions des différentes branches des Forces armées. 1, record 8, French, - tenue
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tenue : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - tenue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-02-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Weapon Systems (Naval Forces)
- Sea Operations (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- realtime command and fire control
1, record 9, English, realtime%20command%20and%20fire%20control
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The combat management system will be a more complex and capable command and control system than any fitted to previous frigates, handling tactical and strategic data, and combining real-time command and fire control with longer term command support. 1, record 9, English, - realtime%20command%20and%20fire%20control
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces navales)
- Opérations en mer (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aide au commandement et de conduite de tir en temps réel
1, record 9, French, aide%20au%20commandement%20et%20de%20conduite%20de%20tir%20en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce système de gestion de combat gérera à la fois l'information tactique et stratégique, assurant ainsi la fonction d’aide au commandement et de conduite de tir en temps réel, à court terme, et à long terme. 1, record 9, French, - aide%20au%20commandement%20et%20de%20conduite%20de%20tir%20en%20temps%20r%C3%A9el
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- primary combat function
1, record 10, English, primary%20combat%20function
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PCF 1, record 10, English, PCF
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the case of land component combat trades, a function which is defined as basic to the trade and in which the serviceman must qualify for promotion. 1, record 10, English, - primary%20combat%20function
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the Artilleryman 021 trade, for example, a member must qualify as a gun number, a gun driver and in artillery communications in order to become a corporal. 2, record 10, English, - primary%20combat%20function
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- fonction essentielle de combat
1, record 10, French, fonction%20essentielle%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- FEC 1, record 10, French, FEC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abréviation et terme uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre (CDTAT). 2, record 10, French, - fonction%20essentielle%20de%20combat
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-01-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- visual threshold
1, record 11, English, visual%20threshold
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- limite visuelle
1, record 11, French, limite%20visuelle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fonction de la vue du pilote, de la visibilité, de la distance(combat aérien) 1, record 11, French, - limite%20visuelle
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-09-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- major equipment 1, record 12, English, major%20equipment
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- matériel principal
1, record 12, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20principal
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- matériel important 2, record 12, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20important
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Matériel qui permet à une unité de combat de remplir sa fonction essentielle; par exemple, avion, char, etc., matériel de service, matériel des transmissions, etc. 2, record 12, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20principal
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Manuel OTAN de codification des matériels. 2, record 12, French, - mat%C3%A9riel%20principal
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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