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ALERTE TACTIQUE [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
- Air Space Control
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tactical alert zone
1, record 1, English, tactical%20alert%20zone
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TAZ 1, record 1, English, TAZ
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A region around an aircraft that defines the space where it is no longer possible to execute a [manoeuvre] to avoid penetrating the PAZ [protected airspace zone]. 1, record 1, English, - tactical%20alert%20zone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- zone d’alerte tactique
1, record 1, French, zone%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ZATAC 1, record 1, French, ZATAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
- National and International Security
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Integrated Tactical Warning Centre
1, record 2, English, Non%2DCommissioned%20Officer%20in%20Charge%20of%20the%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- NCO i/c ITW Centre 1, record 2, English, NCO%20i%2Fc%20ITW%20Centre
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 2, English, - Non%2DCommissioned%20Officer%20in%20Charge%20of%20the%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Integrated Tactical Warning Centre; NCO i/c ITW Centre: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, English, - Non%2DCommissioned%20Officer%20in%20Charge%20of%20the%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Integrated Tactical Warning Center
- NCO I/C ITW Center
- Non Commissioned Officer in Charge of the Integrated Tactical Warning Centre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Sous-officier responsable du Centre intégré d’alerte tactique
1, record 2, French, Sous%2Dofficier%20responsable%20du%20Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- S/Off Resp CIAT 1, record 2, French, S%2FOff%20Resp%20CIAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 2, French, - Sous%2Dofficier%20responsable%20du%20Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sous-officier responsable du Centre intégré d'alerte tactique; S/Off Resp CIAT : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 2, French, - Sous%2Dofficier%20responsable%20du%20Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-08-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Integrated Tactical Warning Centre Director
1, record 3, English, Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Director
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ITW Centre Dir 1, record 3, English, ITW%20Centre%20Dir
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 3, English, - Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Director
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Integrated Tactical Warning Centre Director; ITW Centre Dir: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 3, English, - Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Director
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Integrated Tactical Warning Center Director
- ITW Center Dir
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Directeur du Centre intégré d’alerte tactique
1, record 3, French, Directeur%20du%20Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Dir CIAT 1, record 3, French, Dir%20CIAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un chiffre. 2, record 3, French, - Directeur%20du%20Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Directeur du Centre intégré d'alerte tactique; Dir CIAT : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 3, French, - Directeur%20du%20Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-08-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Integrated Tactical Warning Centre
1, record 4, English, Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ITW Centre 1, record 4, English, ITW%20Centre
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Integrated Tactical Warning Centre; ITW Centre: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 4, English, - Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Integrated Tactical Warning Center
- ITW Center
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Centre intégré d’alerte tactique
1, record 4, French, Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- CIAT 1, record 4, French, CIAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Centre intégré d'alerte tactique; CIAT : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 4, French, - Centre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-07-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
- Military Strategy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- integrated tactical warning and attack assessment mission
1, record 5, English, integrated%20tactical%20warning%20and%20attack%20assessment%20mission
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Stratégie militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mission de l'évaluation d’attaque et d’alerte tactique intégrée
1, record 5, French, mission%20de%20l%27%C3%A9valuation%20d%26rsquo%3Battaque%20et%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- A3 Integrated Tactical Warning Centre Director
1, record 6, English, A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Director
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- A3 ITWC Dir 1, record 6, English, A3%20ITWC%20Dir
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 Cdn Air Div/CANR HQ [1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters] position titles were established based on their area of responsibility. 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Director
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Director
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Integrated Tactical Warning Centre Director; A3 ITWC Dir: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, English, - A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Director
Record 6, Key term(s)
- A3 Integrated Tactical Warning Center Director
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- A3 Directeur-Centre intégré d’alerte tactique
1, record 6, French, A3%20Directeur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- A3 Dir CIAT 1, record 6, French, A3%20Dir%20CIAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les titres de postes du QG 1 DAC/RC NORAD [Quartier général de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada/Région canadienne du NORAD] ont été établis en fonction de leur domaine de responsabilité. 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Directeur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Directeur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Directeur - Centre intégré d'alerte tactique; A3 Dir CIAT : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 6, French, - A3%20Directeur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-03-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Military Administration
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- A3 Integrated Tactical Warning Centre Supervisor
1, record 7, English, A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Supervisor
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- A3 ITWC Supr 1, record 7, English, A3%20ITWC%20Supr
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1 Cdn Air Div/CANR HQ [1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters] position titles were established based on their area of responsibility. 2, record 7, English, - A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Supervisor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Position title and shortened form may be followed by a number. 2, record 7, English, - A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Supervisor
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Integrated Tactical Warning Centre Supervisor; A3 ITWC Supr: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces (Air Command, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, English, - A3%20Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20Centre%20Supervisor
Record 7, Key term(s)
- A3 Integrated Tactical Warning Center Supervisor
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Administration militaire
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- A3 Superviseur-Centre intégré d’alerte tactique
1, record 7, French, A3%20Superviseur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- A3 Sup CIAT 1, record 7, French, A3%20Sup%20CIAT
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les titres de postes du QG 1 DAC/RC NORAD [Quartier général de la 1re Division aérienne du Canada/Région canadienne du NORAD] ont été établis en fonction de leur domaine de responsabilité. 2, record 7, French, - A3%20Superviseur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le titre de poste et la forme abrégée peuvent être suivis d'un numéro. 2, record 7, French, - A3%20Superviseur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A3 Superviseur - Centre intégré d'alerte tactique ; A3 Sup CIAT : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes (Commandement aérien, Winnipeg). 2, record 7, French, - A3%20Superviseur%2DCentre%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-03-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Military Tactics
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tactical warning
1, record 8, English, tactical%20warning
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A notification that a local enemy attack is imminent. This notification may occur at any time from the indication of a probable attack until just prior to the target being struck or engaged. 1, record 8, English, - tactical%20warning
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tactical warning: term and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 8, English, - tactical%20warning
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Tactique militaire
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- alerte tactique
1, record 8, French, alerte%20tactique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avertissement de l'imminence d'une attaque ennemie localisée. Cet avertissement peut être donné à tout moment, depuis la détection d'indices d'une attaque probable jusqu'à l'instant précédent immédiatement la frappe ou l'engagement de l'objectif. 1, record 8, French, - alerte%20tactique
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alerte tactique : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 2, record 8, French, - alerte%20tactique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Doctrina militar y planificación de defensa
- Táctica militar
- Inteligencia (militar)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- alerta táctica
1, record 8, Spanish, alerta%20t%C3%A1ctica
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Advertencia sobre un ataque local enemigo inminente. Este aviso puede producirse en cualquier momento, desde que aparecen indicios de un ataque probable hasta que el ataque sea inminente o se empiece a producir. 1, record 8, Spanish, - alerta%20t%C3%A1ctica
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-01-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Program Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Integrated Tactical Warning and Assessment System
1, record 9, English, Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20and%20Assessment%20System
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capital Equipment Project A2542. 2, record 9, English, - Integrated%20Tactical%20Warning%20and%20Assessment%20System
Record 9, Key term(s)
- A2542
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes (Forces armées)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système intégré d’alerte tactique et d’évaluation
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique%20et%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9valuation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Projet d'immobilisations A2542. 1, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20tactique%20et%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9valuation
Record 9, Key term(s)
- A2542
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-03-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Military Strategy
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tactical warning and attack assessment
1, record 10, English, tactical%20warning%20and%20attack%20assessment
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- TWIAA 2, record 10, English, TWIAA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The primary NORAD mission of providing the national command authorities with unambiguous warning of aerospace attack on North America. 3, record 10, English, - tactical%20warning%20and%20attack%20assessment
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Stratégie militaire
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- alerte tactique et évaluation de l'attaque
1, record 10, French, alerte%20tactique%20et%20%C3%A9valuation%20de%20l%27attaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Principale mission du NORAD. Elle a pour but de fournir aux autorités nationales un avertissement sans équivoque de l'attaque de l'espace aérien du continent nord-américain. 1, record 10, French, - alerte%20tactique%20et%20%C3%A9valuation%20de%20l%27attaque
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tactical defence alert radar
1, record 11, English, tactical%20defence%20alert%20radar
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- radar tactique d’alerte aérienne
1, record 11, French, radar%20tactique%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte%20a%C3%A9rienne
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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