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CHECK POST [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
- Target Acquisition
- Field Artillery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- check map
1, record 1, English, check%20map
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A map which, combined with a bearing wheel, various range arms, a roamer and a target grid template, is used within the command post to : a) verify that a target can be engaged without endangering friendly troops; b) check map bearing and range against those produced by the technicians; c) determine the altitude of a target; d) select the appropriate charge; e) check for crest clearance; f) produce a bearing and distance from a grid reference; g) determine a grid reference from a bearing and distance; and h) produce a bearing and distance from a target grid correction. 2, record 1, English, - check%20map
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
check map: designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - check%20map
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
- Acquisition d'objectif
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- carte de vérification
1, record 1, French, carte%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carte qui, combinée avec un disque d'azimut, des échelles de portée variées, un rapporteur d'angle et un gabarit de grille d'objectif sert au sein du poste de commandement à : a) vérifier qu'un objectif peut être engagé sans mettre les troupes amies en danger; b) comparer l'azimut et la distance avec ceux déterminés par les techniciens; c) déterminer l'altitude d'un objectif; d) choisir la charge appropriée; e) vérifier l'évitement de crête; f) déterminer un azimut et une distance à partir de coordonnées; g) déterminer des coordonnées à partir d'un azimut et d'une distance; et h) déterminer un azimut et une distance à partir d'une correction de la grille d'objectif. 2, record 1, French, - carte%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carte de vérification : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - carte%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-01-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- five-point safety check
1, record 2, English, five%2Dpoint%20safety%20check
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Firearms Training.... Seven-point safety check. Used when : drawing a weapon from armoury, beginning of training session, taking over an armed post, suspicion that barrel is obstructed 42-19. Sequence : safe direction, safety on, remove magazine, inspect chamber, work action(2-3 times), inspect barrel, check external features. Five-point safety check. Used when : prove AR-15 safe after firing, prove AR-15 safe after charging but not firing. Sequence : safe direction, safety on, remove magazine, inspect chamber, work action(2-3 times). 1, record 2, English, - five%2Dpoint%20safety%20check
Record 2, Key term(s)
- five point safety check
- 5 point safety check
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- contrôle de sécurité en 5 points
1, record 2, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20en%205%20points
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- contrôle de sécurité en cinq points
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-01-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- seven-point safety check
1, record 3, English, seven%2Dpoint%20safety%20check
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Firearms Training.... Seven-point safety check. Used when : drawing a weapon from armoury, beginning of training session, taking over an armed post, suspicion that barrel is obstructed 42-19. Sequence : safe direction, safety on, remove magazine, inspect chamber, work action(2-3 times), inspect barrel, check external features. Five-point safety check. Used when : prove AR-15 safe after firing, prove AR-15 safe after charging but not firing. Sequence : safe direction, safety on, remove magazine, inspect chamber, work action(2-3 times). 2, record 3, English, - seven%2Dpoint%20safety%20check
Record 3, Key term(s)
- seven point safety check
- 7 point safety check
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- contrôle de sécurité en 7 points
1, record 3, French, contr%C3%B4le%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20en%207%20points
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- contrôle de sécurité en sept points
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-09-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- post landing check list 1, record 4, English, post%20landing%20check%20list
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- post-landing check 2, record 4, English, post%2Dlanding%20check
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
POST LANDING CHECK LIST. Once you have landed and are park make sure you go through the following : 1) Shut down your engines. 2) Turn off your magnetos(if you are using them). 3) Turn off your navigation, landing and cockpit lights. 4) Make sure your cowling(radiator) flaps are in the close position. 1, record 4, English, - post%20landing%20check%20list
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Post-landing checks should be carried out well clear of the runway, and where available past the taxiway holding position lines, with the aeroplane fully stopped. Taxiing accidents and the incorrect selection of flap and landing gear levers can be avoided in this manner. 2, record 4, English, - post%20landing%20check%20list
Record 4, Key term(s)
- post landing check
- post-landing check-list
- post-landing checklist
- post landing checklist
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vérifications après atterrissage
1, record 4, French, v%C3%A9rifications%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- liste de vérification après atterrissage 2, record 4, French, liste%20de%20v%C3%A9rification%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les vérifications après atterrissage devraient être effectuées bien à l'écart de la piste et, si possible, au-delà des lignes de position d'attente sur les voies de circulation, une fois l'avion complètement immobilisé. De cette façon, on peut éviter les accidents de circulation au sol et les erreurs de manipulation des commandes de volets et de train. 1, record 4, French, - v%C3%A9rifications%20apr%C3%A8s%20atterrissage
Record 4, Key term(s)
- vérification après atterrissage
- liste de vérifications après atterrissage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Switching
- Internet and Telematics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- integrated Ethernet switch
1, record 5, English, integrated%20Ethernet%20switch
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each integrated Ethernet switch has firmware installed that will perform a power-on self test(POST) check when the switch is powered up along with the enclosure. 1, record 5, English, - integrated%20Ethernet%20switch
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commutation (Télécommunications)
- Internet et télématique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- commutateur Ethernet intégré
1, record 5, French, commutateur%20Ethernet%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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