French: (e.r.)English translation: (ret.)/(Ret'd) 
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Social Sciences - Government / Politics / Military | | French term or phrase: (e.r.) | An article on democracy in Central Asia was written
"Par le lieutenant-colonel (e.r.) Pierre XXXXX".
The "(e.r.)" bit is really stumping me, so any help woud be much appreciated.
TIA
Vicky |
| | | (ret.) | Explanation:
E.R stands for En Retrait, and from what I can see by googling, 'ret.' is the relevant abbrev for retired in the UK army. Hope it helps... |
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 Irene McClure
France
| Note from asker to answererThanks to both of you, but as Irene suggested the English translation I was looking for, she gets the points.
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12 mins confidence:  peer agreement (net): +2 |
| En Retraite
Explanation:
et CR = Cadre de Reserve
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Note added at 13 mins (2008-04-06 21:50:09 GMT)
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TA= au tableau d'avancement
http://www.armees.com/forums/index.php?s=156e9082123864eb25b...
R= reserviste ou CR= cadre de réserve
ER= en retraite
H= honoraire
2S= deuxième section des officiers géneraux
C= conditionnel
et ainsi de suite
| Ysabel812
France
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peer agreement (net): +2