TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
GUERRE ANTIAERIENNE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Naval Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- anti-air warfare
1, record 1, English, anti%2Dair%20warfare
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AAW 2, record 1, English, AAW
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A set of] measures taken to defend a maritime force against attacks by airborne weapons launched from aircraft, ships, submarines and land-based sites. 3, record 1, English, - anti%2Dair%20warfare
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-air warfare; AAW: designations officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 1, English, - anti%2Dair%20warfare
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
anti-air warfare; AAW: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - anti%2Dair%20warfare
Record 1, Key term(s)
- antiair warfare
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Forces navales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lutte antiaérienne
1, record 1, French, lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- LAA 2, record 1, French, LAA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- guerre antiaérienne 3, record 1, French, guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, feminine noun
- GAA 4, record 1, French, GAA
correct, feminine noun
- GAA 4, record 1, French, GAA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Ensemble des] mesures prises pour défendre une force navale contre toute attaque aérienne provenant d’aéronefs, de bâtiments de surface, de sous-marins ou de positions à terre. 5, record 1, French, - lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lutte antiaérienne; LAA : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 6, record 1, French, - lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lutte antiaérienne; LAA : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 6, record 1, French, - lutte%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- lutte anti-aérienne
- guerre anti-aérienne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Defensa aérea
- Fuerzas navales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- guerra anti-aérea
1, record 1, Spanish, guerra%20anti%2Da%C3%A9rea
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- joint air attack team
1, record 2, English, joint%20air%20attack%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- JAAT 2, record 2, English, JAAT
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- joint air-attack team 3, record 2, English, joint%20air%2Dattack%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 2, English, JAAT
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 2, English, JAAT
- joint air-assault team 3, record 2, English, joint%20air%2Dassault%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 2, English, JAAT
correct, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 4, record 2, English, JAAT
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of attack and/or reconnaissance rotary-wing aircraft and fixed-wing close air support aircraft, operating together to locate and attack high-priority targets and targets of opportunity. 5, record 2, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Joint air attack team operations are coordinated and conducted to support the ground commander's scheme of manoeuvre. 5, record 2, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The joint air attack team normally operates as a coordinated effort supported by fire support, air defence artillery, naval surface fire support, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems, electronic warfare systems, and ground manoeuvre forces. 5, record 2, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
joint air attack team; joint air-assault team; joint air-attack team; JAAT: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 2, English, - joint%20air%20attack%20team
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- groupe d’assaut aérien
1, record 2, French, groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- JAAT 2, record 2, French, JAAT
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées 3, record 2, French, groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20a%C3%A9rienne%20interarm%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 2, record 2, French, JAAT
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- JAAT 2, record 2, French, JAAT
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinaison d’hélicoptères et d’aéronefs à voilure fixe d’appui tactique d’attaque ou de reconnaissance, qui opèrent ensemble afin de repérer et d’attaquer les objectifs de haute priorité et les objectifs inopinés. 4, record 2, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les opérations d’un groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées sont coordonnées et menées en soutien du plan de manœuvre du commandant terrestre. 4, record 2, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées opère normalement en coordination avec l'appui-feu, l'artillerie antiaérienne, l'appui-feu naval de surface, les systèmes de renseignement, de surveillance et de reconnaissance, les systèmes de guerre électronique et les forces de manœuvre terrestre. 4, record 2, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
groupe d’assaut aérien; groupe d’attaque aérienne interarmées; JAAT : désignations et définition normalisées par l’OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - groupe%20d%26rsquo%3Bassaut%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- combat capability component
1, record 3, English, combat%20capability%20component
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A part of a force which is able to conduct operations. 1, record 3, English, - combat%20capability%20component
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A force normally includes the following components: manoeuvre, fire support, air defence, electronic warfare, aviation, mobility, counter-mobility and survival, command and control, and combat service support. 1, record 3, English, - combat%20capability%20component
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élément de capacité de combat
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20capacit%C3%A9%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d’une force pouvant mener des opérations. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20capacit%C3%A9%20de%20combat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une force comporte normalement les éléments suivants : manœuvre, appui-feu, défense antiaérienne, guerre électronique, aviation, mobilité, contre-mobilité et survie, commandement et contrôle, et soutien au combat. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20capacit%C3%A9%20de%20combat
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
élément de capacité de combat : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20de%20capacit%C3%A9%20de%20combat
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Naval Forces
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- anti-air warfare controller
1, record 4, English, anti%2Dair%20warfare%20controller
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AAWC 1, record 4, English, AAWC
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
anti-air warfare controller; AAWC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 4, English, - anti%2Dair%20warfare%20controller
Record 4, Key term(s)
- antiair warfare controller
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Forces navales
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrôleur-guerre antiaérienne
1, record 4, French, contr%C3%B4leur%2Dguerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CGA 1, record 4, French, CGA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contrôleur-guerre antiaérienne; CGA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - contr%C3%B4leur%2Dguerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Defence
- Air Forces
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- A3 Maritime Air Component (Pacific) Anti-Air Warfare
1, record 5, English, A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- A3 MAC(P) AAW 1, record 5, English, A3%20MAC%28P%29%20AAW
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 Cdn Air Div/CANR HQ [1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters] position titles were established based on their area of responsibility. 2, record 5, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 5, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Maritime Air Component (Pacific) Anti-Air Warfare; A3 MAC(P) AAW: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 5, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Pacific%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Défense aérienne
- Forces aériennes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- A3 Guerre antiaérienne-Composante aérienne maritime(Pacifique)
1, record 5, French, A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Pacifique%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- A3 GAA CAM(P) 1, record 5, French, A3%20GAA%20CAM%28P%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les titres de postes du QG 1 DAC/RC NORAD [Quartier général de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada/Région canadienne du NORAD] ont été établis en fonction de leur domaine de responsabilité. 2, record 5, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Pacifique%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d’un numéro. 2, record 5, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Pacifique%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Guerre antiaérienne-Composante aérienne maritime(Pacifique) ;A3 GAA CAM(P) : titre et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes(Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 5, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Pacifique%29
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-04-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Air Defence
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A3 Maritime Air Component (Atlantic) Anti-Air Warfare
1, record 6, English, A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- A3 MAC(A) AAW 1, record 6, English, A3%20MAC%28A%29%20AAW
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 Cdn Air Div/CANR HQ [1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters] position titles were established based on their area of responsibility. 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Maritime Air Component (Atlantic) Anti-Air Warfare; A3 MAC(A) AAW: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Maritime%20Air%20Component%20%28Atlantic%29%20Anti%2DAir%20Warfare
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Défense aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- A3 Guerre antiaérienne-Composante aérienne maritime(Atlantique)
1, record 6, French, A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Atlantique%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- A3 GAA CAM(A) 1, record 6, French, A3%20GAA%20CAM%28A%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les titres de postes du QG 1 DAC/RC NORAD [Quartier général de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada/Région canadienne du NORAD] ont été établis en fonction de leur domaine de responsabilité. 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Atlantique%29
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d’un numéro. 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Atlantique%29
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Guerre antiaérienne-Composante aérienne maritime(Atlantique) ;A3 GAA CAM(A) : titre et forme abrégée d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes(Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne%2DComposante%20a%C3%A9rienne%20maritime%28Atlantique%29
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-04-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- anti-air warfare weapon system
1, record 7, English, anti%2Dair%20warfare%20weapon%20system
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- AAW weapon system 1, record 7, English, AAW%20weapon%20system
correct
Record 7, Key term(s)
- anti air warfare weapon system
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- système d’arme de guerre antiaérienne
1, record 7, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3Barme%20de%20guerre%20antia%C3%A9rienne
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- système d’arme de guerre anti-aérienne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: