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FORCE OPERATIONS SPECIALES [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- special operations force
1, record 1, English, special%20operations%20force
correct, see observation, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SOF 2, record 1, English, SOF
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- special force 3, record 1, English, special%20force
see observation, noun, NATO, obsolete
- SF 4, record 1, English, SF
see observation, noun, NATO, obsolete
- SF 4, record 1, English, SF
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
special operations forces: Designated units of the armed forces specifically selected, trained, organized and equipped for special operations. 3, record 1, English, - special%20operations%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special operations force; SOF: The plural form of this designation (special operations forces), the abbreviation and the plural definition are standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - special%20operations%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
special operations force; SOF: The plural form of this designation (special operations forces) and the abbreviation are officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - special%20operations%20force
Record 1, Key term(s)
- special operations forces
- special forces
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- force d'opérations spéciales
1, record 1, French, force%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FOS 2, record 1, French, FOS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- force spéciale 3, record 1, French, force%20sp%C3%A9ciale
see observation, feminine noun, NATO, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
forces d’opérations spéciales : Unités désignées des forces armées, spécialement choisies, entraînées, organisées et équipées en vue d’opérations spéciales. 3, record 1, French, - force%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force d’opérations spéciales : La désignation au pluriel(forces d’opérations spéciales) et la définition au pluriel sont normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - force%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force d’opérations spéciales; FOS : La désignation au pluriel(forces d’opérations spéciales) et l'abréviation sont uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - force%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 1, Key term(s)
- forces d’opérations spéciales
- forces spéciales
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-05-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- special operations air task force
1, record 2, English, special%20operations%20air%20task%20force
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SOATF 1, record 2, English, SOATF
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special operations air task force; SOATF: designations officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 2, record 2, English, - special%20operations%20air%20task%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle aérienne pour les opérations spéciales
1, record 2, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20a%C3%A9rienne%20pour%20les%20op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FOAOS 1, record 2, French, FOAOS
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle aérienne pour les opérations spéciales; FOAOS : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées. 2, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20a%C3%A9rienne%20pour%20les%20op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-12-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Bodies
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- NATO Response Force
1, record 3, English, NATO%20Response%20Force
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NRF 2, record 3, English, NRF
correct, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The NATO Response Force (NRF) is a highly ready and technologically advanced multinational force made up of land, air, maritime and special operations forces (SOF) components that the Alliance can deploy quickly, wherever needed. In addition to its operational role, the NRF can be used for greater cooperation in education and training, increased exercises, support for disaster relief and better use of technology. 3, record 3, English, - NATO%20Response%20Force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
NATO Response Force; NRF: designations to be used by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - NATO%20Response%20Force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres d'organismes de l'OTAN
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Force de réaction de l’OTAN
1, record 3, French, Force%20de%20r%C3%A9action%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOTAN
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Force de réaction de l'OTAN [...] est une force multinationale à haut niveau de préparation et à la pointe de la technologie, regroupant des éléments des forces terrestres, aériennes et maritimes et des forces d’opérations spéciales(SOF) que l'Alliance peut déployer rapidement partout où cela est nécessaire. En plus de son rôle opérationnel, la [Force de réaction de l'OTAN] peut être utilisée en vue d’une plus grande coopération dans les domaines de la formation et de l'entraînement, d’un recours accru aux exercices, d’un soutien aux secours en cas de catastrophe et d’une meilleure utilisation de la technologie. 2, record 3, French, - Force%20de%20r%C3%A9action%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOTAN
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Force de réaction de l’OTAN : désignation d’usage obligatoire à l’OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - Force%20de%20r%C3%A9action%20de%20l%26rsquo%3BOTAN
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Special Forces (Military)
- Military Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- joint special operations task force
1, record 4, English, joint%20special%20operations%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- JSOTF 2, record 4, English, JSOTF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a joint special operations task force maintained operational control over all aircraft dedicated to combat search and rescue missions, and the allied participants ceded operational and tactical control over their aircraft to [the general], who ... was the designated NATO operational commander and who directed all air missions flown in the NATO-releasable ATO [air tasking order]. 3, record 4, English, - joint%20special%20operations%20task%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint special operations task force; JSOTF: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 4, English, - joint%20special%20operations%20task%20force
Record 4, Key term(s)
- joint special operations taskforce
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
- Organisation militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force interarmées d’opérations spéciales
1, record 4, French, force%20interarm%C3%A9es%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- JSOTF 2, record 4, French, JSOTF
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force interarmées d’opérations spéciales; JSOTF : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 4, French, - force%20interarm%C3%A9es%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-11-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit - Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Joint%20Incident%20Response%20Unit%20%2D%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CJIRU-CBRN 2, record 5, English, CJIRU%2DCBRN
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Forces Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence Company 3, record 5, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Joint%20Nuclear%2C%20Biological%20and%20Chemical%20Defence%20Company
former designation, correct
- CFJNBCD Coy 3, record 5, English, CFJNBCD%20Coy
former designation, correct
- Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence Company 4, record 5, English, Joint%20Nuclear%2C%20Biological%20and%20Chemical%20Defence%20Company
former designation, correct
- Joint NBCD Coy 4, record 5, English, Joint%20NBCD%20Coy
former designation, correct
- Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Response Team 5, record 5, English, Nuclear%2C%20Biological%20and%20Chemical%20Response%20Team
former designation, correct
- NBCRT 5, record 5, English, NBCRT
former designation, correct
- NBCRT 5, record 5, English, NBCRT
- NBC Response Team 6, record 5, English, NBC%20Response%20Team
former designation, correct
- NBCRT 6, record 5, English, NBCRT
former designation, correct
- NBCRT 6, record 5, English, NBCRT
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CJIRU-CBRN) is an integral component of CANSOFCOM [Canadian Special Operations Forces Command], and provides a rapid response capability for SOF [special operations forces] missions throughout the world. Domestically, CJIRU-CBRN is a branch of the National Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) Response Team in association with the RCMP [Royal Canadian Mounted Police] and Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), responsible for CBRN counter-terrorism operations. Additionally, they provide direct and indirect CBRN support to CANSOFCOM operations. Internationally, CJIRU-CBRN provides CBRN support to CF [Canadian Forces] elements in all theatres of operations, including counter proliferation and force protection tasks. 7, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Joint%20Incident%20Response%20Unit%20%2D%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Joint Incident Response Unit - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear; CJIRU-CBRN: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 8, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Joint%20Incident%20Response%20Unit%20%2D%20Chemical%2C%20Biological%2C%20Radiological%20and%20Nuclear
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Company
- Canadian Forces Joint Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defense Company
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Unité interarmées d’intervention du Canada - Incidents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires
1, record 5, French, Unit%C3%A9%20interarm%C3%A9es%20d%26rsquo%3Bintervention%20du%20Canada%20%2D%20Incidents%20chimiques%2C%20biologiques%2C%20radiologiques%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- UIIC-ICBRN 2, record 5, French, UIIC%2DICBRN
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Compagnie interarmées de défense nucléaire, biologique et chimique des Forces canadiennes 3, record 5, French, Compagnie%20interarm%C3%A9es%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Cie IDNBCFC 3, record 5, French, Cie%20IDNBCFC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Compagnie interarmées de défense nucléaire, biologique et chimique 4, record 5, French, Compagnie%20interarm%C3%A9es%20de%20d%C3%A9fense%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Cie IDNBC 4, record 5, French, Cie%20IDNBC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Équipe d’intervention en cas d’urgence nucléaire, biologique et chimique 5, record 5, French, %C3%89quipe%20d%26rsquo%3Bintervention%20en%20cas%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence%20nucl%C3%A9aire%2C%20biologique%20et%20chimique
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- EINBC 5, record 5, French, EINBC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- EINBC 5, record 5, French, EINBC
- Équipe d’intervention en cas d’urgence NBC 6, record 5, French, %C3%89quipe%20d%26rsquo%3Bintervention%20en%20cas%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence%20NBC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- EINBC 7, record 5, French, EINBC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- EINBC 7, record 5, French, EINBC
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Unité interarmées d’intervention du Canada Incidents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires(UIIC-ICBRN) est une composante intégrale du COMFOSCAN [Commandement des Forces d’opérations spéciales du Canada] et permet une capacité d’intervention rapide pour des missions FOS [forces d’opérations spéciales] partout dans le monde. Au pays, l'UIIC-ICBRN est une branche de l'équipe nationale d’intervention chimique, biologique, [radiologique nucléaire] et explosif(CBRNE) en association avec la GRC [Gendarmerie royale du Canada] et l'Agence de la Santé publique du Canada(ASPC), responsables des opérations contre-terroristes. De plus, elles fournissent un appui CBRN direct et indirect aux opérations du COMFOSCAN. Au niveau international, l'UIIC-ICBRN fournit l'appui CBRN aux éléments des FC [Forces canadiennes] dans tous les théâtres d’opérations, incluant des tâches de contre-prolifération et de protection de la force. 8, record 5, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20interarm%C3%A9es%20d%26rsquo%3Bintervention%20du%20Canada%20%2D%20Incidents%20chimiques%2C%20biologiques%2C%20radiologiques%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Unité interarmées d’intervention du Canada - Incidents chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques et nucléaires; UIIC-ICBRN : titre et abréviation d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 9, record 5, French, - Unit%C3%A9%20interarm%C3%A9es%20d%26rsquo%3Bintervention%20du%20Canada%20%2D%20Incidents%20chimiques%2C%20biologiques%2C%20radiologiques%20et%20nucl%C3%A9aires
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-11-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Special Operations Regiment
1, record 6, English, Canadian%20Special%20Operations%20Regiment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- CSO Regt 3, record 6, English, CSO%20Regt
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Special Operations Regiment is a highly trained high mobility force that is capable of independent operations as well as supporting both special and conventional operations forces. The battalion sized unit is made up of specialized companies with a host of skills that enable them to operate in a variety of terrains and environments. Drawn from all parts of the CF [Canadian Forces], they provide the Commander CNASOFCOM [Canadian Special Operations Forces Command] with the ability to insert forces in any part of the world by conventional and non-conventional means. 2, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Special%20Operations%20Regiment
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Canadian Special Operations Regiment; CSO Regt: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 6, English, - Canadian%20Special%20Operations%20Regiment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Régiment d’opérations spéciales du Canada
1, record 6, French, R%C3%A9giment%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ROSC 2, record 6, French, ROSC
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Régt OSC 1, record 6, French, R%C3%A9gt%20OSC
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Régiment d’opérations spéciales du Canada est une force à grande mobilité constituée de personnel hautement qualifié capable de mener des opérations autonomes et d’appuyer des forces d’opérations spéciales et conventionnelles. Cette unité, de la taille d’un bataillon, se compose de compagnies spécialisées dont les membres possèdent une vaste gamme de compétences qui leur permettent d’opérer sur divers terrains et dans différents milieux. Issus de tous les éléments des FC [Forces canadiennes], les membres du Régiment donnent au commandant du COMFOSCAN [Commandement-Forces d’opérations spéciales du Canada] la capacité d’intégrer des forces dans tous les coins du monde par des moyens conventionnels et non conventionnels. 2, record 6, French, - R%C3%A9giment%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20du%20Canada
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Régiment d’opérations spéciales du Canada; Régt OSC : titre et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 6, French, - R%C3%A9giment%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2021-08-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- combined joint special operations task force
1, record 7, English, combined%20joint%20special%20operations%20task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CJSOTF 2, record 7, English, CJSOTF
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Coalition forces comprising the combined joint special operations task force conducted medical operations exercises ... in the northern region of Iraq. The CJSOTF operates as part of Operation Inherent Resolve in counter Daesh missions. 3, record 7, English, - combined%20joint%20special%20operations%20task%20force
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combined joint special operations task force; CJSOTF: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 7, English, - combined%20joint%20special%20operations%20task%20force
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- force interarmées multinationale d’opérations spéciales
1, record 7, French, force%20interarm%C3%A9es%20multinationale%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CJSOTF 2, record 7, French, CJSOTF
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force interarmées multinationale d’opérations spéciales; CJSOTF : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 7, French, - force%20interarm%C3%A9es%20multinationale%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2021-08-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Titles of NATO Bodies
- Special Forces (Military)
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- combined joint force special operations component command
1, record 8, English, combined%20joint%20force%20special%20operations%20component%20command
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- CJFSOCC 2, record 8, English, CJFSOCC
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A multinational, joint component command, established to conduct special operations as part of a combined joint force and tailored to command and control its assigned forces. 3, record 8, English, - combined%20joint%20force%20special%20operations%20component%20command
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combined joint force special operations component command; CJFSOCC: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 8, English, - combined%20joint%20force%20special%20operations%20component%20command
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Titres d'organismes de l'OTAN
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
- Interarmées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- commandement de composante Opérations spéciales de force interarmées multinationale
1, record 8, French, commandement%20de%20composante%20Op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20de%20force%20interarm%C3%A9es%20multinationale
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- CJFSOCC 2, record 8, French, CJFSOCC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandement de composante Opérations spéciales de force interarmées multinationale; CJFSOCC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 8, French, - commandement%20de%20composante%20Op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20de%20force%20interarm%C3%A9es%20multinationale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2021-02-13
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- joint special operations area
1, record 9, English, joint%20special%20operations%20area
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- JSOA 2, record 9, English, JSOA
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A geographical area assigned by the joint force commander to the commander of the combined joint force special operations component command to conduct special operations activities. 1, record 9, English, - joint%20special%20operations%20area
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint special operations area; JSOA: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 9, English, - joint%20special%20operations%20area
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
- Interarmées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- zone d’opérations spéciales interarmées
1, record 9, French, zone%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20interarm%C3%A9es
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- JSOA 2, record 9, French, JSOA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone géographique assignée par le commandant de force interarmées au commandant de la composante Opérations spéciales de force interarmées multinationale pour mener des activités liées à des opérations spéciales. 1, record 9, French, - zone%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone d’opérations spéciales interarmées; JSOA : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 3, record 9, French, - zone%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-04-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Target Acquisition
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System
1, record 10, English, Joint%20Unmanned%20Surveillance%20and%20Target%20Acquisition%20System
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- JUSTAS 1, record 10, English, JUSTAS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Joint Unmanned Surveillance Target Acquisition System 2, record 10, English, Joint%20Unmanned%20Surveillance%20Target%20Acquisition%20System
unofficial
- JUSTAS 2, record 10, English, JUSTAS
unofficial
- JUSTAS 2, record 10, English, JUSTAS
- Joint Uninhabited Surveillance and Target Acquisition System 3, record 10, English, Joint%20Uninhabited%20Surveillance%20and%20Target%20Acquisition%20System
unofficial
- JUSTAS 3, record 10, English, JUSTAS
unofficial
- JUSTAS 3, record 10, English, JUSTAS
- Joint Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Surveillance Target Acquisition System 4, record 10, English, Joint%20Uninhabited%20Aerial%20Vehicle%20Surveillance%20Target%20Acquisition%20System
unofficial, rare
- JUSTAS 4, record 10, English, JUSTAS
unofficial, rare
- JUSTAS 4, record 10, English, JUSTAS
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Joint Unmanned Surveillance and Target Acquisition System (JUSTAS) will complement existing reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities, increase maritime and arctic domain awareness and provide precision force application in support of deployed Land and Special Operations Forces. 5, record 10, English, - Joint%20Unmanned%20Surveillance%20and%20Target%20Acquisition%20System
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Interarmées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Système interarmées de surveillance et d’acquisition d’objectifs au moyen de véhicules aériens sans pilote
1, record 10, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20interarm%C3%A9es%20de%20surveillance%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bacquisition%20d%26rsquo%3Bobjectifs%20au%20moyen%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20a%C3%A9riens%20sans%20pilote
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- JUSTAS 1, record 10, French, JUSTAS
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Système interarmées d’acquisition d’objectif au moyen de véhicules aériens télépilotés de surveillance 2, record 10, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20interarm%C3%A9es%20d%26rsquo%3Bacquisition%20d%26rsquo%3Bobjectif%20au%20moyen%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20a%C3%A9riens%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9pilot%C3%A9s%20de%20surveillance
unofficial, masculine noun, less frequent
- JUSTAS 2, record 10, French, JUSTAS
unofficial, masculine noun, less frequent
- JUSTAS 2, record 10, French, JUSTAS
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Système interarmées de surveillance et d’acquisition d’objectifs au moyen de véhicules aériens sans pilote(JUSTAS) sera complémentaire aux capacités actuelles de reconnaissance, de surveillance et d’acquisition d’objectifs, accroîtra la connaissance de la situation maritime, notamment dans l'Arctique, et favorisera la précision dans l'emploi de la force en appui à la Force terrestre ainsi qu'aux Forces d’opérations spéciales. 3, record 10, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20interarm%C3%A9es%20de%20surveillance%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Bacquisition%20d%26rsquo%3Bobjectifs%20au%20moyen%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules%20a%C3%A9riens%20sans%20pilote
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2013-08-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- special operations task force
1, record 11, English, special%20operations%20task%20force
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- SOTF 2, record 11, English, SOTF
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CANSOFCOM [Canadian Special Operations Forces Command] employs an integrated operating concept that combines the capabilities of all units in a special operations task force (SOTF) capable of completing assigned missions and tasks. 2, record 11, English, - special%20operations%20task%20force
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle d’opérations spéciales
1, record 11, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- force opérationnelle spéciale 2, record 11, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20sp%C3%A9ciale
correct, feminine noun
- FOS 2, record 11, French, FOS
correct, feminine noun
- FOS 2, record 11, French, FOS
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le COMFOSCAN [Commandement des Forces d’opérations spéciales du Canada] a recours à un concept d’opération intégré combinant les capacités de toutes les unités dans une force opérationnelle spéciale(FOS) capable d’accomplir les missions et les tâches qui lui sont assignées. 2, record 11, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-11-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
- Helicopters (Military)
- Special Forces (Military)
- Operations (Air Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- special operations forces and support helicopter landing zone
1, record 12, English, special%20operations%20forces%20and%20support%20helicopter%20landing%20zone
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Special operations forces and support helicopter landing zones are generally covert. FP [force protection] is achieved by employing use of terrain and CCD [camouflage, concealment and deception] procedures. The FP presence must be balanced with the need to preserve operational secrecy. FP will normally be provided by the SOF [special operations force] units that are being supported. In the event of ground attack, the task of FP will be to warn landing zone personnel and to delay the attackers until the helicopters are able to depart. 1, record 12, English, - special%20operations%20forces%20and%20support%20helicopter%20landing%20zone
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- zone de poser pour les forces d’opérations spéciales et les hélicoptères de soutien
1, record 12, French, zone%20de%20poser%20pour%20les%20forces%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20et%20les%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res%20de%20soutien
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Les] zones de poser pour les forces d’opérations spéciales et les hélicoptères de soutien [...] sont en général secrètes. On effectue la PF [protection des forces] en faisant appel aux caractéristiques du terrain et aux procédures CCD [camouflage, dissimulation et déception]. La PF doit être équilibrée avec la nécessité de préserver le secret de l'opération. La PF est normalement assurée par les unités de la FOS [force d’opérations spéciales] qui sont appuyées. En cas d’attaque au sol, la PF a pour tâche d’alerter le personnel de la zone de poser et de retarder les attaquants jusqu'à ce que les hélicoptères puissent quitter. 1, record 12, French, - zone%20de%20poser%20pour%20les%20forces%20d%26rsquo%3Bop%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales%20et%20les%20h%C3%A9licopt%C3%A8res%20de%20soutien
Record 12, Key term(s)
- zone de poser d’une force d’opérations spéciales et des hélicoptères de soutien
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-07-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- special operations component commander
1, record 13, English, special%20operations%20component%20commander
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- SOCC 1, record 13, English, SOCC
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
special operations component commander; SOCC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel (Trenton). 2, record 13, English, - special%20operations%20component%20commander
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- commandant de la composante des opérations spéciales
1, record 13, French, commandant%20de%20la%20composante%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
commandant de la composante des opérations spéciales : terme uniformisé par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne(Trenton). 2, record 13, French, - commandant%20de%20la%20composante%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2010-09-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- stationed task force 1, record 14, English, stationed%20task%20force
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle stationnée
1, record 14, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20stationn%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Éviter l'abréviation, puisque FOS=Force d’opérations spéciales. 2, record 14, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20stationn%C3%A9e
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-03-08
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
- Military Administration
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- provisional trade qualification 1, record 15, English, provisional%20trade%20qualification
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A trade qualification which may be provisionally assigned to a member who: remusters; is trade reassigned under the Land Operations Trade Reassignment Program; enrols in, re-enrols in or transfers to the Regular Force; or possesses special skills or qualifications or has prior service in any component of the Canadian Forces. [49-4)AL 3/79) 1, record 15, English, - provisional%20trade%20qualification
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
- Administration militaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- qualification provisoire 1, record 15, French, qualification%20provisoire
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une qualification accordée à titre provisoire à un militaire qui : change de métier; voit sa carrière réorientée en vertu du Programme de réassignation(Opérations terrestres) ;est enrôlé, réenrôlé ou muté dans la Force régulière; ou possède des aptitudes ou des qualifications spéciales, ou a déjà servi dans un élément des Forces canadiennes. [49-4) Mod. 3/79) 1, record 15, French, - qualification%20provisoire
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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