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CAT-EYES [1 record]

Record 1 2014-11-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Military Dress
DEF

A nickname for a helmet band with two luminescent patches on the back that allow troops to follow the man in front of him even on the darkest of nights.

CONT

... the helmet mainly shows the fit of the camouflage cover. The white patch on the elastic band is one of the "cat's eyes" reflective patches used for night combat. There are supposed to be two on the band, worn at the back of the helmet ...

CONT

For night time operations, the WBCH [wide brimmed combat hat] has luminescent "cat's eyes" on the back of the hat that can be concealed for daytime operations.

OBS

Term usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • cat-eyes
  • cat's eyes

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Tenue militaire
DEF

Bandelette luminescente posée sur l'arrière du casque qui permet au soldat de suivre l'homme qui marche devant lui-même au cœur de la nuit.

OBS

Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel.

Key term(s)
  • yeux de chat

Spanish

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