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Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-12-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Bombs and Grenades
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blast dispersion grenade
1, record 1, English, blast%20dispersion%20grenade
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The grenade body is designed to split along 4 grooves on detonation, instantly ejecting the OC [oleoresin capsicum] powder load, and eliminating the possibility of throwback. 2, record 1, English, - blast%20dispersion%20grenade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
This device is most effective and useful for indoor deployments when fire may be a threat from secondary fire hazards. This round does not have the heat related issues that traditional pyrotechnic tear gas has associated with it. 3, record 1, English, - blast%20dispersion%20grenade
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Bombes et grenades
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- grenade à dispersion par explosion
1, record 1, French, grenade%20%C3%A0%20dispersion%20par%20explosion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La grenade à dispersion par explosion (blast dispersion grenade) est une grenade que l'on lance à la main et qui explose en vol en répandant une poudre jaunâtre ayant un effet contaminant. 1, record 1, French, - grenade%20%C3%A0%20dispersion%20par%20explosion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Airport Industrial Areas
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- soundproof hangar 1, record 2, English, soundproof%20hangar
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Hush is an old soundproof hangar(a throwback from the Airforce base days) about a mile from the main stage. 1, record 2, English, - soundproof%20hangar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Zone industrielle d'aéroport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hangar insonorisé
1, record 2, French, hangar%20insonoris%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'autres hangars insonorisés permettent d'essayer les moteurs sans les démonter. 1, record 2, French, - hangar%20insonoris%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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