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TASK FORCE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Air Pollution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Task Force for Action on Black Carbon and Methane
1, record 1, English, Task%20Force%20for%20Action%20on%20Black%20Carbon%20and%20Methane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- TFBCM 1, record 1, English, TFBCM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The mandate of the TFBCM is to develop arrangements on actions to achieve enhanced black carbon and methane emission reductions in the Arctic. The Task Force had its first meeting in September 2013 and reported to the Ministerial Meeting in Iqaluit 2015. Canada and Sweden were the co-chairs of TFBCM. 1, record 1, English, - Task%20Force%20for%20Action%20on%20Black%20Carbon%20and%20Methane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Pollution de l'air
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Task Force for Action on Black Carbon and Methane
1, record 1, French, Task%20Force%20for%20Action%20on%20Black%20Carbon%20and%20Methane
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- TFBCM 1, record 1, French, TFBCM
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- groupe de travail sur le carbone noir et le méthane 2, record 1, French, groupe%20de%20travail%20sur%20le%20carbone%20noir%20et%20le%20m%C3%A9thane
unofficial, masculine noun
- GTCNM 2, record 1, French, GTCNM
unofficial, masculine noun
- GTCNM 2, record 1, French, GTCNM
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- task force
1, record 2, English, task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- TF 2, record 2, English, TF
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A semi-permanent organization of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a continuing specific task. 3, record 2, English, - task%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
task force; TF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - task%20force
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
task force; TF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - task%20force
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle
1, record 2, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FO 2, record 2, French, FO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- TF 3, record 2, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- force d'intervention 3, record 2, French, force%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 2, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 2, French, TF
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement semi-permanent d'unités constitué sous l'autorité d'un même chef en vue de poursuivre une mission déterminée. 4, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force opérationnelle; FO : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 2, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza operativa
1, record 2, Spanish, fuerza%20operativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fuerza operativa: término encontrado en un texto del Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional titulado "Lecciones aprendidas por las Fuerzas Canadienses en las recientes catástrofes ambientales" . 2, record 2, Spanish, - fuerza%20operativa
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-02-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- task force
1, record 3, English, task%20force
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TF 2, record 3, English, TF
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A temporary grouping of units, under one commander, formed for the purpose of carrying out a specific operation or mission. 3, record 3, English, - task%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
task force; TF: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 3, English, - task%20force
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
task force; TF: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 3, English, - task%20force
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- force opérationnelle
1, record 3, French, force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- FO 2, record 3, French, FO
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- TF 3, record 3, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- force d'intervention 3, record 3, French, force%20d%27intervention
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 3, French, TF
correct, feminine noun, Europe, NATO
- TF 3, record 3, French, TF
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupement temporaire d'unités placé sous l'autorité d'un même commandant et constitué pour exécuter une opération ou une mission déterminée. 4, record 3, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force opérationnelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
force opérationnelle; FO : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 3, French, - force%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuerza operativa
1, record 3, Spanish, fuerza%20operativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
fuerza operativa: término encontrado en un texto del Ministerio de la Defensa Nacional titulado "Lecciones aprendidas por las Fuerzas Canadienses en las recientes catástrofes ambientales" . 2, record 3, Spanish, - fuerza%20operativa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Public Administration (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- task force
1, record 4, English, task%20force
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
At the last meeting of the Board of Directors, a task force of board members was established to identify the needs of young career psychiatrists. 1, record 4, English, - task%20force
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Administration publique (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- commission d'étude
1, record 4, French, commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le ministre estime que le but poursuivi par la commission d'étude est de rétablir les faits , de cerner les problèmes et de présenter les réussites sur des bases scientifiques, indépendantes et objectives. 1, record 4, French, - commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une commission d'étude est d'une envergure plus grande qu'un groupe de travail. 2, record 4, French, - commission%20d%27%C3%A9tude
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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