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DEBRIS CLEARANCE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Land Equipment (Military)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- remotely operated mechanical explosives clearance system
1, record 1, English, remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ROMECS 1, record 1, English, ROMECS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ROMECS is a remote control self-propelled mechanical mine clearing equipment with unique flair assembly that creates a ground strike pattern to destroy landmines and IED [improvised explosive devices]. 2, record 1, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ROMECS is primarily intended to provide the CF [Canadian Forces] with an enhanced explosive clearance capability across the spectrum of deployed operations. The ROMECS is capable of detonating and removing surface and concealed explosive threats in order to allow the ground forces to operate safely and effectively. A secondary role of the ROMECS is to remotely clear routes of debris that may contain explosive hazards intended to target CF personnel, our Allies or non-combatants. 3, record 1, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
remotely operated mechanical explosives clearance system; ROMECS: term and abbreviation confirmed by a technician, ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) - EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), Combat Support Equipment Management, National Defence. 4, record 1, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "remotely piloted vehicle (RPV)" or "remotely operated vehicle (ROV)," which designate a more generic concept. 4, record 1, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- remotely operated mechanical explosive clearance system
- remotely-operated mechanical explosives clearance system
- remotely-operated mechanical explosive clearance system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système mécanique d'enlèvement d'explosifs commandé à distance
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9canique%20d%27enl%C3%A8vement%20d%27explosifs%20command%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SMEECD 1, record 1, French, SMEECD
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système mécanique d'enlèvement d'explosifs commandé à distance; SMEECD : terme et abréviation confirmés par un technicien, SLI (Soutien logistique intégré) - NME (Neutralisation des explosifs et munitions), Gestion de l'équipement d'appui au combat, Défense nationale. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9canique%20d%27enl%C3%A8vement%20d%27explosifs%20command%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «véhicule télécommandé (RPV)», «véhicule télépiloté (ROV)» ou «véhicule téléguidé (VTG)», qui désignent une notion plus générique. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9canique%20d%27enl%C3%A8vement%20d%27explosifs%20command%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- selective debris removal 1, record 2, English, selective%20debris%20removal
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Déf. civile Systematic debris clearance; Déblaiement méthodique des décombres 1, record 2, English, - selective%20debris%20removal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- déblaiement sélectif des décombres 1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9blaiement%20s%C3%A9lectif%20des%20d%C3%A9combres
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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