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FORCE OPERATIONNELLE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-04-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Naval Forces
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, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A component of a fleet organized by the commander of a task fleet or higher authority for the accomplishment of a specific task or tasks. 3, record 1, English, - task%20force
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
task force: 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
- Forces navales
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
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'une flotte constituée par le commandant d'une flotte opérationnelle ou par une autorité plus élevée, en vue d'exécuter une ou plusieurs missions déterminées. 3, record 1, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, 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. 5, record 1, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Fuerzas navales
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 DEF
Componente de la flota, organizado por el mando de la flota operativa o una autoridad superior, para realizar una misión específica o varias. 1, 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 semi-permanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task. 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 semi-permanent d'unités constitué sous l'autorité d'un même chef en vue de poursuivre 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 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- task force
1, record 3, English, task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TF 2, record 3, English, TF
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - task%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
task force; TF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - task%20force
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - task%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle
1, record 3, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FO 2, record 3, French, FO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- TF 3, record 3, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- force d'intervention 3, record 3, French, force%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 3, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 3, French, TF
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza operativa
1, record 3, Spanish, fuerza%20operativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, 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 3, Spanish, - fuerza%20operativa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-06-03
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Organization Planning
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- task force
1, record 4, English, task%20force
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A combination of resources assembled in support of a specific mission or to fill an operational need. 1, record 4, English, - task%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The task force is usually part of an incident command system. 1, record 4, English, - task%20force
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
task force: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 4, English, - task%20force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Planification d'organisation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle
1, record 4, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Combinaison de ressources assemblées pour appuyer une mission spécifique ou pour répondre à un besoin opérationnel. 1, record 4, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La force opérationnelle fait habituellement partie d'un système de commandement en cas d'incident. 1, record 4, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force opérationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 4, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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