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EXPEDIENT ROUTE OPENING CAPABILITY [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-03-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- expedient route-opening capability
1, record 1, English, expedient%20route%2Dopening%20capability
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- EROC 1, record 1, English, EROC
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- expedient route opening capability 2, record 1, English, expedient%20route%20opening%20capability
correct, officially approved
- EROC 2, record 1, English, EROC
correct, officially approved
- EROC 2, record 1, English, EROC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[The] expedient route opening capability(EROC) [is] used to conduct mounted searches for buried improvised explosive devices. 3, record 1, English, - expedient%20route%2Dopening%20capability
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The new system is called the expedient route opening capability(EROC). It includes three vehicles that specialize in unearthing and neutralizing buried IEDs [improvised explosive devices] The Husky, the Buffalo, and the Cougar. 4, record 1, English, - expedient%20route%2Dopening%20capability
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
expedient route-opening capability; expedient route opening capability; EROC : designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 5, record 1, English, - expedient%20route%2Dopening%20capability
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- capacité d'ouverture d'itinéraire de circonstance
1, record 1, French, capacit%C3%A9%20d%27ouverture%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20circonstance
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- COIC 1, record 1, French, COIC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La capacité d’ouverture d’itinéraire de circonstance [...] permet de détecter àbord d’un véhicule les engins explosifs de circonstance enfouis. 2, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20d%27ouverture%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capacité d'ouverture d'itinéraire de circonstance; COIC : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20d%27ouverture%20d%27itin%C3%A9raire%20de%20circonstance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electric Cables
- Armour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- EROC power cable
1, record 2, English, EROC%20power%20cable
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- EROC PC 1, record 2, English, EROC%20PC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EROC :expedient route opening capability. 2, record 2, English, - EROC%20power%20cable
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Câbles électriques
- Arme blindée
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- câble d'alimentation de l'EROC
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A2ble%20d%27alimentation%20de%20l%27EROC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- CA EROC 1, record 2, French, CA%20EROC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EROC : de l'anglais «expedient route opening capability» (capacité d'ouverture d'itinéraire de circonstance). 2, record 2, French, - c%C3%A2ble%20d%27alimentation%20de%20l%27EROC
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manipulator arm
1, record 3, English, manipulator%20arm
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Within EROC [expedient route opening capability], the role of the Buffalo is to uncover mines and IEDs [improvised explosive devices](disarming or detonating them if possible). Key to the role is the Buffalo's distinctive manipulator arm, an extensible crane tipped with a tined claw dubbed 'spork. ’The manipulator arm and 'spork’ are remotely-controlled from the relative safety of the armour cab – a camera and light are mounted on the arm giving the operator a close-up view on his monitor of any suspected IED. 2, record 3, English, - manipulator%20arm
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bras manipulateur
1, record 3, French, bras%20manipulateur
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le véhicule Buffalo s’arrête sur le bord de la route près d’un amoncellement de débris qui a déjà été désigné à titre d’endroit suspect par le véhicule Husky qui roule à basse vitesse. L’équipage du Buffalo allonge et rétracte le bras manipulateur pendant qu’il examine l’amoncellement afin de déterminer s’il contient des éléments menaçants. 1, record 3, French, - bras%20manipulateur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-09-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Armour
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Cougar
1, record 4, English, Cougar
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Cougar is essentially an armoured personnel carrier that [transports] explosive ordnance teams and their array of tools, including anti-IED [improvised explosive device] robots. 2, record 4, English, - Cougar
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A component of the expedient route opening capability(EROC). 3, record 4, English, - Cougar
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cougar: title to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 4, English, - Cougar
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Cougar
1, record 4, French, Cougar
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément de la capacité d'ouverture d'itinéraire de circonstance (COIC). 2, record 4, French, - Cougar
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Cougar : titre d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 4, French, - Cougar
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-09-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Armour
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Husky
1, record 5, English, Husky
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Husky is a tractor-like vehicle equipped with a metal detector that scans the side of the road and the road bed for explosives. 2, record 5, English, - Husky
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A component of the expedient route opening capability(EROC). 3, record 5, English, - Husky
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Husky: title to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - Husky
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Husky
1, record 5, French, Husky
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément de la capacité d'ouverture d'itinéraire de circonstance (COIC). 2, record 5, French, - Husky
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Husky : titre d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 5, French, - Husky
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-09-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Wheeled Vehicles (Military)
- Armour
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Buffalo
1, record 6, English, Buffalo
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Buffalo has an extendable arm and remote-control camera that can physically expose [a] bomb so it can be identified at a safe distance. 2, record 6, English, - Buffalo
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A component of the expedient route opening capability(EROC). 3, record 6, English, - Buffalo
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Véhicules à roues (Militaire)
- Arme blindée
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Buffalo
1, record 6, French, Buffalo
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément de la capacité d'ouverture d'itinéraire de circonstance (COIC). 2, record 6, French, - Buffalo
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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