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Record 1 2007-10-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
DEF

supernumeraries: Officers, warrant officers, and senior non-commissioned officers who form in front or in rear of their respective formations without filling a parade appointment.

OBS

supernumerary; supy: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
DEF

surnuméraires : Les officiers, les adjudants et les sous-officiers qui prennent place à l'avant ou à l'arrière de leur unité lors des rassemblements et qui n'occupent pas un poste de commandement.

OBS

surnuméraire; surn : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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