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OVERHEAD COVER [1 record]

Record 1 2007-07-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radiation Protection
  • CBRNE Weapons
DEF

A light easily removable covering providing a shield against the heat effects of a nuclear explosion.

OBS

It also provides some protection from the elements, and can be combined with measures for concealment.

OBS

overhead cover; OHC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radioprotection
  • Armes CBRNE
DEF

Revêtement léger amovible permettant de se protéger contre les effets thermiques d'une explosion nucléaire.

OBS

Il permet aussi de se protéger des éléments et peut s'ajouter aux mesures de dissimulation.

OBS

couverture; couv : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

couverture; couv : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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