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COI [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- consequence of intercept
1, record 1, English, consequence%20of%20intercept
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- COI 2, record 1, English, COI
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consequence of intercept; COI: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - consequence%20of%20intercept
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- conséquence de l'interception
1, record 1, French, cons%C3%A9quence%20de%20l%27interception
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- COI 2, record 1, French, COI
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
conséquence de l'interception; COI : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - cons%C3%A9quence%20de%20l%27interception
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- joint operations centre
1, record 2, English, joint%20operations%20centre
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- JOC 2, record 2, English, JOC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The joint command and tasking agency at field army/tactical air force level where the headquarters are collocated. 3, record 2, English, - joint%20operations%20centre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
joint operations centre; JOC: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces; designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - joint%20operations%20centre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- joint operations center
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Interarmées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- centre d'opérations interarmées
1, record 2, French, centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20interarm%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- COI 2, record 2, French, COI
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- JOC 3, record 2, French, JOC
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organe de commandement et d'attribution de mission au niveau d'une armée en campagne et d'une force aérienne tactique où leurs quartiers généraux respectifs partagent les mêmes installations. 4, record 2, French, - centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre d'opérations interarmées; COI : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
centre d'opérations interarmées; JOC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - centre%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20interarm%C3%A9es
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2019-07-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- initial operational capability
1, record 3, English, initial%20operational%20capability
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IOC 2, record 3, English, IOC
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The milestone reached when the ability to employ a capability is first attained. 3, record 3, English, - initial%20operational%20capability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IOC is unique to each capability and is identified in applicable documentation. IOC normally occurs when adequate infrastructure, personnel, training and support are in place. 3, record 3, English, - initial%20operational%20capability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
initial operational capability; IOC: designations and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 3, English, - initial%20operational%20capability
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
initial operational capability; IOC: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - initial%20operational%20capability
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capacité opérationnelle initiale
1, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- COI 2, record 3, French, COI
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- IOC 3, record 3, French, IOC
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étape atteinte lorsqu'on peut utiliser une capacité pour la première fois. 4, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La COI est particulière à chaque capacité et elle est définie dans la documentation pertinente. La COI est normalement atteinte lorsque l'infrastructure, le personnel, l'instruction et les mécanismes de soutien sont en place. 4, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
capacité opérationnelle initiale; COI; IOC : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 5, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
capacité opérationnelle initiale; IOC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20initiale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-05-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Social Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- community of interest
1, record 4, English, community%20of%20interest
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- COI 2, record 4, English, COI
correct, NATO, standardized
- CoI 3, record 4, English, CoI
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- interest-based community 4, record 4, English, interest%2Dbased%20community
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A community based on the personal or social interests of its members. 4, record 4, English, - community%20of%20interest
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
community of interest: designation used in the context of the Blueprint 2020 vision of the Government of Canada. 5, record 4, English, - community%20of%20interest
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
community of interest; COI: designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 4, English, - community%20of%20interest
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation sociale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- communauté d'intérêt
1, record 4, French, communaut%C3%A9%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- communauté d'intérêts 2, record 4, French, communaut%C3%A9%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAts
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- COI 3, record 4, French, COI
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- COI 3, record 4, French, COI
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Communauté centrée sur les intérêts personnels ou sociaux de ses membres. 4, record 4, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
communauté d'intérêt : désignation utilisée dans le contexte de la vision pour Objectif 2020 du gouvernement du Canada. 5, record 4, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
communauté d'intérêts; COI : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 4, French, - communaut%C3%A9%20d%27int%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización social
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- comunidad de interés
1, record 4, Spanish, comunidad%20de%20inter%C3%A9s
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] las comunidades de interés forman parte del corazón de Internet. Fueron los científicos los primeros en utilizar Internet para compartir datos, cooperar en investigaciones e intercambiar información. 1, record 4, Spanish, - comunidad%20de%20inter%C3%A9s
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-12-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Oceanography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission
1, record 5, English, Intergovernmental%20Oceanographic%20Commission
correct, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IOC 2, record 5, English, IOC
correct, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission; IOC: designations to be used by NATO. 3, record 5, English, - Intergovernmental%20Oceanographic%20Commission
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Inter-governmental Oceanographic Commission
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Océanographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Commission océanographique intergouvernementale
1, record 5, French, Commission%20oc%C3%A9anographique%20intergouvernementale
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- COI 2, record 5, French, COI
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission océanographique intergouvernementale; COI : désignations d'usage obligatoire à l'OTAN. 3, record 5, French, - Commission%20oc%C3%A9anographique%20intergouvernementale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Oceanografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión Oceanográfica Intergubernamental
1, record 5, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20Oceanogr%C3%A1fica%20Intergubernamental
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COI 1, record 5, Spanish, COI
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2017-09-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- INTERPOL Operations Centre 1, record 6, English, INTERPOL%20Operations%20Centre
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
INTERPOL: international police. 1, record 6, English, - INTERPOL%20Operations%20Centre
Record 6, Key term(s)
- INTERPOL Operations Center
- International Police Operations Centre
- International Police Operations Center
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Centre des opérations d'INTERPOL
1, record 6, French, Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27INTERPOL
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- COI 1, record 6, French, COI
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
INTERPOL : international police (police internationale). 1, record 6, French, - Centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27INTERPOL
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Centre des opérations de la police internationale
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-11-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- contact of interest
1, record 7, English, contact%20of%20interest
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- COI 2, record 7, English, COI
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact of interest; COI: term and abbreviation standardized by NATO. 3, record 7, English, - contact%20of%20interest
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- contact d’intérêt
1, record 7, French, contact%20d%26rsquo%3Bint%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- COI 2, record 7, French, COI
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
contact d’intérêt; COI : terme et abréviation normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 7, French, - contact%20d%26rsquo%3Bint%C3%A9r%C3%AAt
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-09-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Foreign Trade
- Water Transport
- Commercial Fishing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Indian Ocean Commission
1, record 8, English, Indian%20Ocean%20Commission
correct, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- IOC 1, record 8, English, IOC
correct, international
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Commerce extérieur
- Transport par eau
- Pêche commerciale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Commission de l'Océan Indien
1, record 8, French, Commission%20de%20l%27Oc%C3%A9an%20Indien
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- COI 1, record 8, French, COI
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La COI est une organisation originale qui regroupe quatre États ACP et une région ultrapériphérique européenne. Créée en janvier 1984 par l'accord Général de Coopération de Victoria, la COI regroupait initialement Madagascar, Maurice et les Seychelles. Elle compte parmi ses membres, depuis janvier 1986, la République Fédérale Islamique des Comores et la France agissant pour le compte de son département de la Réunion. 2, record 8, French, - Commission%20de%20l%27Oc%C3%A9an%20Indien
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comercio exterior
- Transporte por agua
- Pesca comercial
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Comisión del Océano Índico
1, record 8, Spanish, Comisi%C3%B3n%20del%20Oc%C3%A9ano%20%C3%8Dndico
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COI 2, record 8, Spanish, COI
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Su finalidad es la cooperación regional, especialmente en las áreas pesquera y del transporte marítimo. 3, record 8, Spanish, - Comisi%C3%B3n%20del%20Oc%C3%A9ano%20%C3%8Dndico
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-05-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Central Office of Information
1, record 9, English, Central%20Office%20of%20Information
correct, Great Britain
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- COI 1, record 9, English, COI
correct, Great Britain
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Central Office of Information
1, record 9, French, Central%20Office%20of%20Information
correct, Great Britain
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- COI 1, record 9, French, COI
correct, Great Britain
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-07-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Fatty Substances (Food)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- International Olive Oil Council
1, record 10, English, International%20Olive%20Oil%20Council
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- IOOC 1, record 10, English, IOOC
correct, international
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, Key term(s)
- International Olive Oil Office
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Conseil oléicole international
1, record 10, French, Conseil%20ol%C3%A9icole%20international
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- COI 1, record 10, French, COI
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Consejo Oleícola Internacional
1, record 10, Spanish, Consejo%20Ole%C3%ADcola%20Internacional
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COI 1, record 10, Spanish, COI
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organización para el intercambio de información, fijación de normas, y promoción del aceite de oliva. 2, record 10, Spanish, - Consejo%20Ole%C3%ADcola%20Internacional
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Economics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- indirect opportunity cost 1, record 11, English, indirect%20opportunity%20cost
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Method used to calculate the value of non-market environmental goods when individual labour is involved in harvesting or collection. 1, record 11, English, - indirect%20opportunity%20cost
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Économique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coût d'opportunité indirect
1, record 11, French, co%C3%BBt%20d%27opportunit%C3%A9%20indirect
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- COI 1, record 11, French, COI
masculine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Economía
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- costo de oportunidad indirecto
1, record 11, Spanish, costo%20de%20oportunidad%20indirecto
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- indirect opportunity cost 1, record 12, English, indirect%20opportunity%20cost
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Method used to calculate the value of non-market environmental goods when individual labour is involved in harvesting or collection. 1, record 12, English, - indirect%20opportunity%20cost
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- coût d'opportunité indirect
1, record 12, French, co%C3%BBt%20d%27opportunit%C3%A9%20indirect
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Doctrinas, políticas y sistemas económicos
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- costo de oportunidad indirecto
1, record 12, Spanish, costo%20de%20oportunidad%20indirecto
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Labour and Employment
- Industries - General
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations
1, record 13, English, American%20Federation%20of%20Labor%20and%20Congress%20of%20Industrial%20Organizations
correct, see observation
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- AFL-CIO 2, record 13, English, AFL%2DCIO
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- American Federation of Labor 3, record 13, English, American%20Federation%20of%20Labor
former designation, correct
- AFL 3, record 13, English, AFL
former designation, correct
- AFL 3, record 13, English, AFL
- Congress of Industrial Organizations 3, record 13, English, Congress%20of%20Industrial%20Organizations
former designation
- CIO 3, record 13, English, CIO
former designation, correct
- CIO 3, record 13, English, CIO
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formed by Merger of: American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations. 3, record 13, English, - American%20Federation%20of%20Labor%20and%20Congress%20of%20Industrial%20Organizations
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
English title confirmed by the Head Office in Washington. 4, record 13, English, - American%20Federation%20of%20Labor%20and%20Congress%20of%20Industrial%20Organizations
Record 13, Key term(s)
- American Federation of Labour and Congress of Industrial Organizations
- American Federation of Labour
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Travail et emploi
- Industries - Généralités
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Fédération américaine du travail et Congrès des organisations industrielles
1, record 13, French, F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20am%C3%A9ricaine%20du%20travail%20et%20Congr%C3%A8s%20des%20organisations%20industrielles
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- FAT-COI 2, record 13, French, FAT%2DCOI
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements confirmés par le Département des métiers de la construction de la FAT-COI à Ottawa. 3, record 13, French, - F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20am%C3%A9ricaine%20du%20travail%20et%20Congr%C3%A8s%20des%20organisations%20industrielles
Record 13, Key term(s)
- Fédération américaine du travail
- Congrès des organisations industrielles
- COI
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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