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DECISION POINT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 1, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Based on the map, determining the path of least resistance related to the topography is an analysis tool long used by search planners. If the missing person's intended route of travel is known, it may or may not defy this rule, but it certainly makes the search easier. The person will be along this intended route or may have gone astray at any number of "decision points", which caused a diversion from the intended route. 2, record 1, English, - decision%20point
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 1, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-09-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 2, English, decision%20point
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point in space and time, identified during the planning process, where it is anticipated that the commander must make a decision concerning a specific course of action. 2, record 2, English, - decision%20point
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decision point: designation and definition standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 2, English, - decision%20point
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- point de prise de décision
1, record 2, French, point%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point dans l'espace et dans le temps, identifié dans le processus de planification, où il est prévu que le commandant doit prendre une décision concernant un mode d'action spécifique. 2, record 2, French, - point%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
point de prise de décision : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - point%20de%20prise%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Economic Planning
- National and International Economics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 3, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point at which the IMF [International Monetary Fund] and the World Bank determine whether a country qualifies for assistance under the HIPC Initiative [Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative] and decide on the amount of assistance to be committed. 2, record 3, English, - decision%20point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Planification économique
- Économie nationale et internationale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 3, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Date à partir de laquelle les IFI [institutions financières internationales] décident de l'éligibilité d'un pays aux allègements de dette prévus par l'initiative PPTE [Pays pauvres très endettés], et donc de la réduction de dette qui rendra l'endettement du pays «soutenable». Le point de décision est atteint si les mesures traditionnelles de réduction du stock de la dette ne suffisent pas à ramener cette dernière à un niveau soutenable et après que le pays a suivi un programme du FMI [Fond Monétaire International] pendant 3 ans et rédigé un Document stratégique de réduction de la pauvreté (DSRP) ou du moins un document intérimaire. 2, record 3, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Planificación económica
- Economía nacional e internacional
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- punto de decisión
1, record 3, Spanish, punto%20de%20decisi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-05-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 4, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 4, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- decision point
1, record 5, English, decision%20point
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The moment in a program when the user must make a choice. 1, record 5, English, - decision%20point
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- point de décision
1, record 5, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
correct, masculine 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 1980-04-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- commit point 1, record 6, English, commit%20point
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- decision point 1, record 6, English, decision%20point
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- point de décision 1, record 6, French, point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terme d'usage obligatoire au Bureau des Traductions. 3, record 6, French, - point%20de%20d%C3%A9cision
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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