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IFF [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Communications
- Electromagnetism
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- identification, friend or foe
1, record 1, English, identification%2C%20friend%20or%20foe
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IFF 2, record 1, English, IFF
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system using electromagnetic transmissions to which equipment carried by friendly forces automatically responds, for example, by emitting pulses, thereby distinguishing themselves from enemy forces. 3, record 1, English, - identification%2C%20friend%20or%20foe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification, friend or foe; IFF: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - identification%2C%20friend%20or%20foe
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification, friend or foe; IFF: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - identification%2C%20friend%20or%20foe
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions militaires
- Électromagnétisme
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- identification, ami/ennemi
1, record 1, French, identification%2C%20ami%2Fennemi
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IFF 1, record 1, French, IFF
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- identification ami/ennemi 2, record 1, French, identification%20ami%2Fennemi
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- IFF 3, record 1, French, IFF
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
- IFF 3, record 1, French, IFF
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système utilisant des émissions électromagnétiques auxquelles le matériel transporté par des forces amies répond automatiquement, en émettant par exemple des impulsions, ce qui les distingue des forces ennemies. 2, record 1, French, - identification%2C%20ami%2Fennemi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification ami/ennemi; IFF : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - identification%2C%20ami%2Fennemi
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification, ami/ennemi; IFF : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - identification%2C%20ami%2Fennemi
Record 1, Key term(s)
- identification ami-ennemi
- identification ami ou ennemi
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comunicaciones militares
- Electromagnetismo
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- identificación amigo o enemigo
1, record 1, Spanish, identificaci%C3%B3n%20amigo%20o%20enemigo
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IFF 1, record 1, Spanish, IFF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema que emplean las transmisiones electromagnéticas al que responde automáticamente un equipo llevado por las fuerzas propias, por ejemplo: emitiendo unos impulsos que lo distinguen de las fuerzas enemigas. 1, record 1, Spanish, - identificaci%C3%B3n%20amigo%20o%20enemigo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-03-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Plant and Crop Production
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- International Flying Farmers
1, record 2, English, International%20Flying%20Farmers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IFF 1, record 2, English, IFF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Cultures (Agriculture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- International Flying Farmers
1, record 2, French, International%20Flying%20Farmers
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IFF 1, record 2, French, IFF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Public Service Health Unit
1, record 3, English, Public%20Service%20Health%20Unit
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Public Service Commission of Canada. 1, record 3, English, - Public%20Service%20Health%20Unit
Record 3, Key term(s)
- PSHU
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Infirmerie des fonctionnaires fédéraux
1, record 3, French, Infirmerie%20des%20fonctionnaires%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9raux
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Commission de la fonction publique du Canada. 1, record 3, French, - Infirmerie%20des%20fonctionnaires%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9raux
Record 3, Key term(s)
- IFF
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-03-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Financial Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- federal financial institution
1, record 4, English, federal%20financial%20institution
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- federally regulated financial institution 2, record 4, English, federally%20regulated%20financial%20institution
correct
- FRFI 3, record 4, English, FRFI
correct
- FRFI 3, record 4, English, FRFI
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a bank or a company to which the Trust Companies Act or the Loan Companies Act applies. [Bank Act] 1, record 4, English, - federal%20financial%20institution
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Institutions financières
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- institution financière fédérale
1, record 4, French, institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IFF 2, record 4, French, IFF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] une banque ou une société régie par la Loi sur les sociétés de fiducie ou par la Loi sur les sociétés de prêt [Loi sur les banques]. 3, record 4, French, - institution%20financi%C3%A8re%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9rale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-01-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Public Service
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Public Service Health Units 1, record 5, English, Public%20Service%20Health%20Units
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Fonction publique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Infirmeries des fonctionnaires fédéraux 1, record 5, French, Infirmeries%20des%20fonctionnaires%20f%C3%A9d%C3%A9raux
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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