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FOS [5 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 2015-07-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
- Air Navigation Aids
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ground observer light
1, record 2, English, ground%20observer%20light
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- GOL 1, record 2, English, GOL
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- feu d'observation au sol
1, record 2, French, feu%20d%27observation%20au%20sol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FOS 1, record 2, French, FOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-08-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Special Forces (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- special operations task force
1, record 3, English, special%20operations%20task%20force
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SOTF 2, record 3, English, SOTF
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, 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 3, English, - special%20operations%20task%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Forces spéciales (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle d'opérations spéciales
1, record 3, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- force opérationnelle spéciale 2, record 3, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20sp%C3%A9ciale
correct, feminine noun
- FOS 2, record 3, French, FOS
correct, feminine noun
- FOS 2, record 3, French, FOS
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, 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 3, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20d%27op%C3%A9rations%20sp%C3%A9ciales
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-12-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fructooligosaccharide
1, record 4, English, fructooligosaccharide
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FOS 1, record 4, English, FOS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- fructo-oligosaccharide 1, record 4, English, fructo%2Doligosaccharide
correct
- FOS 1, record 4, English, FOS
correct
- FOS 1, record 4, English, FOS
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A class of simple carbohydrates found naturally in certain plants, such as Jerusalem artichokes, onions, and bananas. 1, record 4, English, - fructooligosaccharide
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
FOS ... is used as a sweetening agent, flavor enhancer, bulking agent, and humectant. As a low-calorie sucrose-replacement, FOS is used in cookies, cakes, breads, candies, dairy products, and some beverages. FOS is also added to some Japanese health foods to promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. 1, record 4, English, - fructooligosaccharide
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fructooligosaccharide
1, record 4, French, fructooligosaccharide
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- FOS 1, record 4, French, FOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fructo-oligosaccharide 2, record 4, French, fructo%2Doligosaccharide
correct, masculine noun
- fructo oligosaccharide 3, record 4, French, fructo%20oligosaccharide
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 3, record 4, French, FOS
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 3, record 4, French, FOS
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligomère naturelle qui contient du fructose que l’on trouve dans les plantes comme l’ail, l’oignon, l’artichaut, l’asperge, l’orge, la banane ou la chicorée. 2, record 4, French, - fructooligosaccharide
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- fructooligosacárido
1, record 4, Spanish, fructooligosac%C3%A1rido
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- FOS 1, record 4, Spanish, FOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- fructo-oligosacárido 1, record 4, Spanish, fructo%2Doligosac%C3%A1rido
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 1, record 4, Spanish, FOS
correct, masculine noun
- FOS 1, record 4, Spanish, FOS
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oligosacárido natural (fibra soluble) que contiene fructosa y se encuentra en variedad de plantas y frutos como el puerro, la cebolla, la achicoria (raíz), el espárrago, el ajo, la alcachofa, el tomate, la alfalfa, el plátano, etc. 1, record 4, Spanish, - fructooligosac%C3%A1rido
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las aplicaciones industriales de los FOS abarcan la sustitución de grasas al incluirse como ingrediente de mayonesas ligeras y quesos bajos en calorías, contribuyen a la reducción del contenido calórico (sucedáneos de chocolate) y a la retención de agua (pastelería, panificación, embutidos), evitan la formación de cristales (heladería), emulsionan (margarinas) y en general modifican la textura o cremosidad de algunos alimentos. Son edulcorantes, por lo que tienen buenas propiedades organolépticas (aquellas que se aprecian por los sentidos) y se pueden incorporar fácilmente a alimentos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - fructooligosac%C3%A1rido
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Task Force South
1, record 5, English, Task%20Force%20South
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TFS 2, record 5, English, TFS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Force opérationnelle Sud
1, record 5, French, Force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20Sud
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FOS 1, record 5, French, FOS
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu du Service de terminologie de l'OTAN. La recommandation vient du SHAPE (Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe - grand quartier général des puissances alliées en Europe). 1, record 5, French, - Force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20Sud
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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