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Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- gaiter
1, record 1, English, gaiter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gaiter : an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - gaiter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guêtre
1, record 1, French, gu%C3%AAtre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
guêtre : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - gu%C3%AAtre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-12-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- environmental conditions
1, record 2, English, environmental%20conditions
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lightweight thermal headwear system is a two component system, comprised of a balaclava and a neck gaiter that will provide soldiers with the flexibility to adapt to a variety of tactical and environmental conditions... 1, record 2, English, - environmental%20conditions
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- condition ambiantes
1, record 2, French, condition%20ambiantes
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
condition ambiantes : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’environnement» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 2, French, - condition%20ambiantes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
- Weapon Systems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- gaiter security clamp
1, record 3, English, gaiter%20security%20clamp
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A component of the elevating gearbox. 1, record 3, English, - gaiter%20security%20clamp
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gaiter security clamp : applies to the Cougar. 2, record 3, English, - gaiter%20security%20clamp
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- collier de fixation du soufflet
1, record 3, French, collier%20de%20fixation%20du%20soufflet
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Composant de la boîte d'engrenages de pointage en hauteur. 1, record 3, French, - collier%20de%20fixation%20du%20soufflet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
collier de fixation du soufflet : s'applique au Cougar. 2, record 3, French, - collier%20de%20fixation%20du%20soufflet
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
collier de fixation du soufflet : terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 3, French, - collier%20de%20fixation%20du%20soufflet
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-05-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- puttee
1, record 4, English, puttee
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long strip of cloth wound spirally round the leg from the ankle to the knee, worn by soldiers as protection and support to the leg. 1, record 4, English, - puttee
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
After the Second World War, the short puttee was worn over the trouser leg, from the ankle to the lower part of the calf, replacing the gaiter used during the war. 1, record 4, English, - puttee
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bande molletière
1, record 4, French, bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de tissu enroulée autour de la jambe à partir de la cheville jusqu'au genou et portée par les soldats pour protéger et soutenir la jambe. 1, record 4, French, - bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Après la Seconde Guerre mondiale, la bande molletière fut portée par-dessus la jambe du pantalon, à partir de la cheville jusqu'à la partie inférieure du mollet, remplaçant ainsi le guêtron qui avait été en usage durant la guerre. 1, record 4, French, - bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bande molletière : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - bande%20molleti%C3%A8re
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- lightweight thermal headwear system
1, record 5, English, lightweight%20thermal%20headwear%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- LWT headwear system 1, record 5, English, LWT%20headwear%20system
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A two component system, comprised of a balaclava and a neck gaiter that [provides] soldiers with the flexibility to adapt to a variety of tactical and environmental conditions. 1, record 5, English, - lightweight%20thermal%20headwear%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The lightweight thermal headwear system provides] environmental and thermal protection to the head, faces and neck in the temperature range of -15°C to +10°C. [The] system is designed to be worn under helmets, as a stand-alone item, or in conjunction with other in-service head wear to provide protection in temperatures down to -57°C. 1, record 5, English, - lightweight%20thermal%20headwear%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de coiffure isolante légère
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20coiffure%20isolante%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SCIL 1, record 5, French, SCIL
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système [...] deux pièces [qui] comporte un passe-montagne et une guêtre de cou qui offrent au soldat la souplesse nécessaire pour s'adapter à diverses conditions tactiques et environnementales. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20coiffure%20isolante%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le système de coiffure isolante légère] fournit à la tête, au visage et au cou une protection environnementale et thermique entre -15 °C et +10 °C. Il peut être porté sous le casque de sécurité, par lui-même, ou avec d'autres coiffures du service pour une protection jusqu'à -57 °C. 1, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20coiffure%20isolante%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- build-up of moisture 1, record 6, English, build%2Dup%20of%20moisture
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- moisture build up 2, record 6, English, moisture%20build%20up
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mesh opening in the neck gaiter prevents the build-up of moisture. 1, record 6, English, - build%2Dup%20of%20moisture
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- accumulation d'humidité
1, record 6, French, accumulation%20d%27humidit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ouverture de maille dans la guêtre empêche l'accumulation d'humidité. 1, record 6, French, - accumulation%20d%27humidit%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Tactics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tactical condition 1, record 7, English, tactical%20condition
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The [lightweight thermal] headwear system is a two component system, comprised of a balaclava and a neck gaiter that will provide soldiers with the flexibility to adapt to a variety of tactical and environmental conditions. 1, record 7, English, - tactical%20condition
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tactique militaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- condition tactique
1, record 7, French, condition%20tactique
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ce système de coiffure isolante légère deux pièces comporte un passe-montagne et une guêtre de cou qui offrent au soldat la souplesse nécessaire pour s'adapter à diverses conditions tactiques et environnementales. 1, record 7, French, - condition%20tactique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- mesh opening
1, record 8, English, mesh%20opening
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mesh opening in the neck gaiter prevents the build-up of moisture. 1, record 8, English, - mesh%20opening
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ouverture de maille
1, record 8, French, ouverture%20de%20maille
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ouverture de maille dans la guètre [de cou] empêche l'accumulation d'humidité. 1, record 8, French, - ouverture%20de%20maille
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-05-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fire Prevention
- Strength of Materials
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fire resistant
1, record 9, English, fire%20resistant
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- FR 2, record 9, English, FR
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Evaluation of the protective qualities of fire resistant clothing systems. 3, record 9, English, - fire%20resistant
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Ultralite SMS design and materials concept produces firefighter's protective clothing... Liner assembly : The moisture barrier and thermal liner shall be joined together at the edges with a lock-stitched 7/8"(3/8" finished) wide fire resistant neoprene coated fabric tape... A permanent gaiter shall be constructed of fire resistant neoprene coated fabric.... 4, record 9, English, - fire%20resistant
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Prévention des incendies
- Résistance des matériaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- résistant au feu
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9sistant%20au%20feu
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Visil : [...] Nouvelle fibre hybride cellulose/acide silicique avec protection anti-feu, elle est composée de 67 % de viscose et de 33 % d'acide silicilique. Elle possède l'aspect et toutes les propriétés de la viscose. Sert à la fabrication de textiles résistant au feu sans dégager de fumées toxiques. 2, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9sistant%20au%20feu
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Vêtements résistant au feu et à la chaleur pour les pilotes. 3, record 9, French, - r%C3%A9sistant%20au%20feu
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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