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FORCE INTERVENTION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- task force
1, record 1, English, task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TF 2, record 1, English, TF
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A semi-permanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task. 3, record 1, English, - task%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
task force; TF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - task%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
task force; TF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - task%20force
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle
1, record 1, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FO 2, record 1, French, FO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- TF 3, record 1, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- force d'intervention 3, record 1, French, force%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 1, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 1, French, TF
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement semi-permanent d'unités constitué sous l'autorité d'un même chef en vue de poursuivre une mission déterminée. 4, record 1, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force opérationnelle; FO : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 1, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza operativa
1, record 1, Spanish, fuerza%20operativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fuerza operativa: término encontrado en un texto del Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional titulado "Lecciones aprendidas por las Fuerzas Canadienses en las recientes catástrofes ambientales" . 2, record 1, Spanish, - fuerza%20operativa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- task force
1, record 2, English, task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TF 2, record 2, English, TF
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission. 3, record 2, English, - task%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
task force; TF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - task%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
task force; TF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - task%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle
1, record 2, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FO 2, record 2, French, FO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- TF 3, record 2, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- force d'intervention 3, record 2, French, force%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 2, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 2, French, TF
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement temporaire d'unités placé sous l'autorité d'un même commandant et constitué pour exécuter une opération ou une mission déterminée. 4, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force opérationnelle; FO : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza operativa
1, record 2, Spanish, fuerza%20operativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fuerza operativa: término encontrado en un texto del Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional titulado "Lecciones aprendidas por las Fuerzas Canadienses en las recientes catástrofes ambientales" . 2, record 2, Spanish, - fuerza%20operativa
Record 3 - external organization data 2001-02-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- response force
1, record 3, English, response%20force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a local, provincial or federal police force detachment, Canadian Armed Forces unit or any force trained in the use of arms that is authorized under any Act or regulation to carry arms and is qualified to use them. 1, record 3, English, - response%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Regulation cited: Nuclear Security Regulations. 2, record 3, English, - response%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force d'intervention
1, record 3, French, force%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détachement de police locale, provinciale ou fédérale, unité des Forces armées canadiennes ou toute autre force ayant reçu une formation dans le maniement des armes à feu qui est autorisée par une loi ou un règlement à en porter et qualifiée pour s'en servir. 1, record 3, French, - force%20d%27intervention
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement cité : Projet de règlement sur la sûreté nucléaire. 2, record 3, French, - force%20d%27intervention
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-11-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Security
- Protection of Property
- Protection of Life
- Security Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- response force
1, record 4, English, response%20force
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Regardless of who responds to the alarms, they must arrive at the alarm location before the intruder-penetrates the physical barriers; otherwise the response force will be totally ineffective. 1, record 4, English, - response%20force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité générale de l'entreprise
- Sécurité des biens
- Sécurité des personnes
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force d'intervention
1, record 4, French, force%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Non-commissionned Members
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Reaction Forces 1, record 5, English, Reaction%20Forces
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires pour les militaires du rang
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Force d'intervention 1, record 5, French, Force%20d%27intervention
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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