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MESSAGE URGENCE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Operations (Air Forces)
- Tactical Operations (Air Forces)
- Military Exercises
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- emergency action message
1, record 1, English, emergency%20action%20message
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EAM 2, record 1, English, EAM
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A message used during actual or exercise conditions to direct specific actions or to inform subordinate units of significant events or decisions. 3, record 1, English, - emergency%20action%20message
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emergency action message; EAM: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 1, English, - emergency%20action%20message
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Opérations (Forces aériennes)
- Opérations tactiques (Forces aériennes)
- Exercices militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- message de mesure d’urgence
1, record 1, French, message%20de%20mesure%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- EAM 2, record 1, French, EAM
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Message utilisé en conditions normales ou au cours d'exercice pour ordonner des mesures particulières ou pour informer les unités subordonnées d'événements ou de décisions importantes. 3, record 1, French, - message%20de%20mesure%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
message de mesure d'urgence; EAM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - message%20de%20mesure%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-07-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- emergency broadcast message
1, record 2, English, emergency%20broadcast%20message
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- alarm message 2, record 2, English, alarm%20message
correct
- alert message 3, record 2, English, alert%20message
correct
- emergency message 4, record 2, English, emergency%20message
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Code 31 is an alarm code intended to have priority. It should switch the receiver to the station transmitting the alarm message, no matter what mode the receiver was left in. 2, record 2, English, - emergency%20broadcast%20message
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- message d’avertissement
1, record 2, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Bavertissement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- message d'urgence 2, record 2, French, message%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun
- message d’alerte 2, record 2, French, message%20d%26rsquo%3Balerte
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Service d'alertes sans fil au public (SASFP) vise à diffuser des messages d'avertissement en cas d'urgence pouvant sauver des vies, transmis aux Canadiens par différents moyens, notamment à leurs téléphones mobiles. 1, record 2, French, - message%20d%26rsquo%3Bavertissement
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Air Safety
- Radiotelephony
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- PAN
1, record 3, English, PAN
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- urgency message 2, record 3, English, urgency%20message
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The international radiotelephony urgency signal. 3, record 3, English, - PAN
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Preferably spoken three times, it indicates a condition that concerns the safety of an aircraft or another vehicle, or of some person on board or within sight, but that does not require immediate assistance. 3, record 3, English, - PAN
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- PAN
1, record 3, French, PAN
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- message d'urgence 2, record 3, French, message%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- message PAN 3, record 3, French, message%20PAN
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signal international d'urgence en radiotéléphonie. 4, record 3, French, - PAN
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De préférence répétée trois fois, l'expression signale un état concernant la sécurité d'un aéronef ou de tout autre véhicule, ou celle d'une personne se trouvant à bord ou en vue, mais qui ne nécessite pas de l'aide immédiate. 5, record 3, French, - PAN
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
PAN; message d'urgence : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 6, record 3, French, - PAN
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Seguridad (Transporte por agua)
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
- Radiotelefonía
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mensaje de urgencia
1, record 3, Spanish, mensaje%20de%20urgencia
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-03-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telephony and Microwave Technology
- Security Devices
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- emergency call 1, record 4, English, emergency%20call
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Téléphonie et techniques hyperfréquences
- Dispositifs de sécurité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- message d'urgence
1, record 4, French, message%20d%27urgence
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- appel d’urgence 1, record 4, French, appel%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence
masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) uniformisé(s) par CP Rail. 1, record 4, French, - message%20d%27urgence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1985-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Call Distribution Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- message precedence 1, record 5, English, message%20precedence
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Distributeurs d'appels (Téléphonie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- degré d’urgence du message 1, record 5, French, degr%C3%A9%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence%20du%20message
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 1984-06-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- urgency message 1, record 6, English, urgency%20message
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emergency signal, urgency signal signal d'urgence 1, record 6, English, - urgency%20message
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- message d'urgence 1, record 6, French, message%20d%27urgence
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1983-08-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- emergency message
1, record 7, English, emergency%20message
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- message d'urgence 1, record 7, French, message%20d%27urgence
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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