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FORCE CONTINGENCE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-12-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- contingency operation
1, record 1, English, contingency%20operation
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CONOP 2, record 1, English, CONOP
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An operation planned in advance of known events or events that could reasonably be expected. 3, record 1, English, - contingency%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If an operation does not clearly fall into the routine category, then it is a contingency operation and a grouping, tailored to the operation, is generated. 4, record 1, English, - contingency%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
In contrast, contingency operations are unexpected, often time-critical operations where new organizational structures, command relationships or additional resources may be required. 5, record 1, English, - contingency%20operation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contingency operation; CONOP: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel; designations officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board, the Joint Terminology Panel and the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - contingency%20operation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opération de contingence
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20contingence
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OPCON 2, record 1, French, OPCON
correct, feminine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération planifiée en vue d’un événement connu ou raisonnablement prévisible, exigeant ainsi de suivre un processus de planification officiel. 3, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20contingence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Si une opération ne correspond pas nettement à une activité courante, il s’agit alors d’une opération de contingence qui entraîne la mise sur pied d’un groupe adapté à l’opération. 4, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20contingence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
opération de contingence; OPCON : désignations et définitions normalisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne; désignations uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense, par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20contingence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
opération de contingence : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 5, record 1, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20contingence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-06-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Standing Contingency Task Force
1, record 2, English, Standing%20Contingency%20Task%20Force
correct, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SCTF 1, record 2, English, SCTF
correct, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standing Contingency Task Force; SCTF: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 2, English, - Standing%20Contingency%20Task%20Force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Force opérationnelle permanente de contingence
1, record 2, French, Force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20permanente%20de%20contingence
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FOPC 1, record 2, French, FOPC
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Force opérationnelle permanente de contingence; FOPC : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 2, French, - Force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20permanente%20de%20contingence
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- precision fire
1, record 3, English, precision%20fire
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sniper work 2, record 3, English, sniper%20work
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This task group will be capable of precision fire and support to forces ashore and will be used as an integral element of the Standing Contingency Task Force or in support of other national objectives. 1, record 3, English, - precision%20fire
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tir de précision
1, record 3, French, tir%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce groupe opérationnel doit être capable d’effectuer des tirs de précision et d’appuyer les forces à terre. Il fera partie intégrante de la Force opérationnelle permanente de contingence ou sera chargé d’appuyer l'atteinte d’autres objectifs nationaux. 2, record 3, French, - tir%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- domestic contingency operation
1, record 4, English, domestic%20contingency%20operation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Air Force may need to consider additional FP [force protection] measures for domestic contingency operations ... Generally, these types of domestic operations include humanitarian assistance and community support, planning and response to asymmetric threats and emergency management activities to support the civil power and in defence of Canada. Force protection considerations for such domestic contingency operations are likely to include security, force health protection and engineering. 1, record 4, English, - domestic%20contingency%20operation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- opération de contingence nationale
1, record 4, French, op%C3%A9ration%20de%20contingence%20nationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La Force aérienne peut devoir envisager des mesures de PF [protection des forces] supplémentaires pour les opérations de contingence nationales [...] En général, ces types d’opérations nationales comprennent l'aide humanitaire et le soutien communautaire, la planification et la réaction aux menaces asymétriques et les activités de gestion des urgences en appui aux autorités civiles et en vue de la défense du Canada. Les questions touchant la protection des forces, en ce qui concerne les opérations de contingence nationales de la sorte, comprennent normalement la sécurité, la protection de la santé des forces et le génie. 1, record 4, French, - op%C3%A9ration%20de%20contingence%20nationale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Air Forces
- Military Strategy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air contingency force
1, record 5, English, air%20contingency%20force
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ACF 1, record 5, English, ACF
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An ACF consists of air-deployable forces that are maintained in Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Marine Corps Forces, Atlantic. The size of the force can range from a reinforced rifle company to a regimental-sized force with an appropriately sized CSSE [combat service support element]. 2, record 5, English, - air%20contingency%20force
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces aériennes
- Stratégie militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- force aérienne de contingence
1, record 5, French, force%20a%C3%A9rienne%20de%20contingence
proposal, feminine 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 2007-03-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- contingency task force
1, record 6, English, contingency%20task%20force
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CTF 1, record 6, English, CTF
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle de contingence
1, record 6, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20de%20contingence
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- CTF 1, record 6, French, CTF
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2007-02-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Military Logistics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- national level unit
1, record 7, English, national%20level%20unit
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NLU 2, record 7, English, NLU
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
These units provide the national command and logistical support to the Vanguard and Main Contingency Force. They consist of the Canadian Support Group (CSG), Engineer Support Group (ESG), Military Police Unit (MPU), Canadian Medical Group [CMG], Communications Information Systems Unit (CISU) and the Joint Headquarters (JHQ). 3, record 7, English, - national%20level%20unit
Record 7, Key term(s)
- National Level Units
- NLUs
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Logistique militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- unité de niveau national
1, record 7, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20niveau%20national
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- UNN 1, record 7, French, UNN
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- unité nationale 2, record 7, French, unit%C3%A9%20nationale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces unités assurent le commandement national et le soutien logistique des éléments d’avant-garde et de la Force principale de contingence. Elles regroupent le Groupe de soutien du Canada(GSC), le Groupe d’appui du génie(GAG), l'Unité de la police militaire(UPM), le Groupe médical du Canada(GMC), l'Unité des systèmes de communications et d’information(USCI) et le Quartier général interarmée(QGI). 2, record 7, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20niveau%20national
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Il n’y a pas d’abréviation en français pour le terme «unité nationale» car cela donnerait «UN», qui est le sigle anglais pour «United Nations». 3, record 7, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20niveau%20national
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-08-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Special Forces (Military)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- main contingency force
1, record 8, English, main%20contingency%20force
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MCF 1, record 8, English, MCF
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term «main contingency force» (MCF) must not be confused with MCF which stands for «Military Conceptual Framework». 2, record 8, English, - main%20contingency%20force
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- force de contingence principale
1, record 8, French, force%20de%20contingence%20principale
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- FCP 1, record 8, French, FCP
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Key term(s)
- force principale de contingence
- FPC
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-08-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Special Forces (Military)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- contingency force
1, record 9, English, contingency%20force
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A military force designed for rapid deployment in a particular area. 2, record 9, English, - contingency%20force
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- force de contingence
1, record 9, French, force%20de%20contingence
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- force de circonstance 2, record 9, French, force%20de%20circonstance
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force militaire pouvant se déployer rapidement dans un endroit particulier. 3, record 9, French, - force%20de%20contingence
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-07-04
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- contingency capability
1, record 10, English, contingency%20capability
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- CC 1, record 10, English, CC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Contingency Capability allows the air force to draw together any combination of its Contingency Capability units into a composite, joint-minded, air component wing, which is then able to deploy within prescribed reaction times to support and sustain the air power capabilities embodied in Air Command Operations Plans. 1, record 10, English, - contingency%20capability
Record 10, Key term(s)
- CCAP
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- élément de contingence
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20contingence
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- EC 1, record 10, French, EC
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par ailleurs, le personnel de la Réserve aérienne constituera 20 p. 100 environ de l'élément de contingence de la Force aérienne, ce qui équivaut à près de 600 postes. 1, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20contingence
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élément de contingence : terme approuvé par le Commandement aérien des Forces canadiennes. 2, record 10, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20contingence
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-03-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Land Force Y2000 Contingency Management Plan
1, record 11, English, Land%20Force%20Y2000%20Contingency%20Management%20Plan
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 1, record 11, English, - Land%20Force%20Y2000%20Contingency%20Management%20Plan
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminology of the Year 2000 Bug. 1, record 11, English, - Land%20Force%20Y2000%20Contingency%20Management%20Plan
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Plan de contingence An 2000 de la Force terrestre
1, record 11, French, Plan%20de%20contingence%20An%202000%20de%20la%20Force%20terrestre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MDN 1, record 11, French, - Plan%20de%20contingence%20An%202000%20de%20la%20Force%20terrestre
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terminologie du bogue de l’an 2000. 1, record 11, French, - Plan%20de%20contingence%20An%202000%20de%20la%20Force%20terrestre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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