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SECOND LAYER [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- middle layer
1, record 1, English, middle%20layer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- second layer 2, record 1, English, second%20layer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember to dress in layers like an onion ... Inside layer: Wicking underlayers (synthetic fabric). Middle layers: Warm insulating layers (synthetic fleece/wool). Outside layer: Windproof, waterproof shell layer (GoreTex/coated nylon). 3, record 1, English, - middle%20layer
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The parka is the top layer in the IECS [improved environmental clothing system]. It may be worn over combat clothing or over the inner layer fleece or in extreme cold is worn over both middle (combat jacket) and inner layer (fleece). 4, record 1, English, - middle%20layer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- couche intermédiaire
1, record 1, French, couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'est [...] pas difficile de s'adapter aux imprévisibles du temps en portant plusieurs couches de vêtements, selon le «principe de l'oignon». On choisira des vêtements multi-fonctionnels [...] Couche intérieure : ce sont les vêtements en contact direct avec la peau, donc les sous-vêtements ou T-Shirts, qui devront maintenir le corps au chaud et au sec. [...] Couche intermédiaire : les chemises en polaire (fleece) léger sont thermo-actives et tiennent chaud. [...] Couche extérieure : les vestes de sport les mieux adaptées sont imperméables à l'extérieur mais permettent néanmoins l'évacuation de la transpiration. 2, record 1, French, - couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parka est la couche extérieure du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Il peut être porté par dessus les vêtements de combat ou la couche intérieure en molleton ou, en conditions de froid extrême, par dessus la couche intermédiaire (veste de combat) et la couche intérieure (molleton). 1, record 1, French, - couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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