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HANDWEAR [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Military Dress
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- combat vehicle crew glove
1, record 1, English, combat%20vehicle%20crew%20glove
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CVC glove 1, record 1, English, CVC%20glove
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An handwear consisting of two components, an outer shell made from a Nomex jersey knit fabric with a palm and finger reinforcement of water resistant leather for additional durability and, an inner [lining] knitted from Nomex yarn to provide and additional level of protection. 2, record 1, English, - combat%20vehicle%20crew%20glove
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CVC [combat vehicle crew] glove will be worn by crews during operations in combat vehicles (CV). The glove provides sufficient dexterity and tactility to operate vehicle and weapon systems. The shell and [lining] worn together provide six seconds of flash fire protection to allow egress from CVs in emergency situations. 1, record 1, English, - combat%20vehicle%20crew%20glove
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Tenue militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gant pour équipage de véhicule de combat
1, record 1, French, gant%20pour%20%C3%A9quipage%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20combat
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- gant EVC 1, record 1, French, gant%20EVC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Couvre-main dont l'extérieur est fait d'un tricot jersey en NOMEX et qui comporte une paume en cuir imperméable dont les doigts sont renforcés pour en accroître la durabilité et dont la doublure est faite d'un tricot en NOMEX pour fournir un niveau supplémentaire de protection. 2, record 1, French, - gant%20pour%20%C3%A9quipage%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20combat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gant EVC [pour équipage de véhicule de combat] sera porté par des membres d'équipage au cours des opérations effectuées dans des véhicules de combat. Le gant offre suffisamment de dextérité et de tactilité pour permettre de manipuler les systèmes de bord des véhicules et les systèmes d'armes. Le port de l'extérieur et de la doublure du gant assure une protection de six secondes contre un embrasement éclair, ce qui facilite l'évacuation d'un véhicule blindé lors de situations d'urgence. 1, record 1, French, - gant%20pour%20%C3%A9quipage%20de%20v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20combat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- moisture-free 1, record 2, English, moisture%2Dfree
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CTS [Clothe the Soldier] project addresses handwear requirements in three(3) climatic conditions for both general purpose and specialist use. The general purpose handwear... usages are :... temperate [weather] which concerns providing a general purpose work glove to replace the current two piece combat glove and provide protection to the hands while remaining comfortable and relatively moisture-free over a broad temperature range. 1, record 2, English, - moisture%2Dfree
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- à l'abri de l'humidité 1, record 2, French, %C3%A0%20l%27abri%20de%20l%27humidit%C3%A9
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le projet HLS [Habillez le soldat] porte sur les besoins en couvre-mains dans trois (3) situations climatiques différentes [...] En climat tempéré - concerne les gants de travail polyvalents pour remplacer les gants de combat deux pièces existants et pour protéger les mains tout en les gardant confortables et relativement à l'abri de l'humidité, dans une gamme étendue de températures. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A0%20l%27abri%20de%20l%27humidit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- handwear
1, record 3, English, handwear
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The clothing for the hands. 2, record 3, English, - handwear
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The range of available handwear includes 3 and 5 fingered gloves, slit-fingered gloves, fingerless gloves(aka "urchin gloves"), mitts, combination glovemitts, and the ever useless and hard to find muff. 3, record 3, English, - handwear
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
This handwear project addresses the requirement for personnel conducting land operations. 4, record 3, English, - handwear
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- couvre-main
1, record 3, French, couvre%2Dmain
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- couvre main 2, record 3, French, couvre%20main
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le projet des couvre-mains porte sur les besoins du personnel qui entreprend des opérations terrestres. 1, record 3, French, - couvre%2Dmain
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Clothing (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- general purpose work glove 1, record 4, English, general%20purpose%20work%20glove
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CTS [Clothe the Soldier] project addresses handwear requirements in three(3) climatic conditions for both general purpose and specialist use. The general purpose handwear... usages are :... temperate [weather] which concerns providing a general purpose work glove to replace the current two piece combat glove and provide protection to the hands while remaining comfortable and relatively moisture-free over a broad temperature range. 1, record 4, English, - general%20purpose%20work%20glove
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gant de travail polyvalent
1, record 4, French, gant%20de%20travail%20polyvalent
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le projet HLS [Habillez le soldat] porte sur les besoins en couvre-mains dans trois (3) situations climatiques différentes [...] En climat tempéré - concerne les gants de travail polyvalents pour remplacer les gants de combat deux pièces existants et pour protéger les mains tout en les gardant confortables et relativement à l'abri de l'humidité, dans une gamme étendue de températures. 1, record 4, French, - gant%20de%20travail%20polyvalent
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- two piece combat glove 1, record 5, English, two%20piece%20combat%20glove
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CTS [Clothe the Soldier] project addresses handwear requirements in three(3) climatic conditions for both general purpose and specialist use. The general purpose handwear... usages are :... temperate [weather] which concerns providing a general purpose work glove to replace the current two piece combat glove and provide protection to the hands while remaining comfortable and relatively moisture-free over a broad temperature range. 1, record 5, English, - two%20piece%20combat%20glove
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gant de combat deux pièces
1, record 5, French, gant%20de%20combat%20deux%20pi%C3%A8ces
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le projet HLS [Habillez le soldat] porte sur les besoins en couvre-mains dans trois (3) situations climatiques différentes [...] En climat tempéré - concerne les gants de travail polyvalents pour remplacer les gants de combat deux pièces existants et pour protéger les mains tout en les gardant confortables et relativement à l'abri de l'humidité, dans une gamme étendue de températures. 1, record 5, French, - gant%20de%20combat%20deux%20pi%C3%A8ces
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Clothing (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- abrasion resistant combat glove
1, record 6, English, abrasion%20resistant%20combat%20glove
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CWWG [cold wet weather glove] is part of an improved handwear system. The CWWG and a new temperate weather, abrasion resistant combat glove presently under development will replace the deficient in-service combat glove and liner. 1, record 6, English, - abrasion%20resistant%20combat%20glove
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- gant de combat résistant à l'usure
1, record 6, French, gant%20de%20combat%20r%C3%A9sistant%20%C3%A0%20l%27usure
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les GTFP [gants pour temps froids et pluvieux] font partie d'un système amélioré d'accessoires. Les GTFP et les nouveaux gants de combat résistants à l'usure pour climats tempérés présentement en conception, remplaceront les gants de combat actuels avec doublures. 1, record 6, French, - gant%20de%20combat%20r%C3%A9sistant%20%C3%A0%20l%27usure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- under development 1, record 7, English, under%20development
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CWWG [cold wet weather glove] is part of an improved handwear system. The CWWG and a new temperate weather, abrasion resistant combat glove presently under development will replace the deficient in-service combat glove and liner. 1, record 7, English, - under%20development
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- en conception 1, record 7, French, en%20conception
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- en cours de mise au point 2, record 7, French, en%20cours%20de%20mise%20au%20point
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les GTFP [gants pour temps froids et pluvieux] font partie d'un système amélioré d'accessoires. Les GTFP et les nouveaux gants de combat résistants à l'usure pour climats tempérés présentement en conception, remplaceront les gants de combat actuels avec doublures. 1, record 7, French, - en%20conception
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
- Military Dress
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- in-service combat glove 1, record 8, English, in%2Dservice%20combat%20glove
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CWWG [cold wet weather glove] is part of an improved handwear system. The CWWG and a new temperate weather, abrasion resistant combat glove presently under development will replace the deficient in-service combat glove and liner. 1, record 8, English, - in%2Dservice%20combat%20glove
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
- Tenue militaire
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gant de combat actuel
1, record 8, French, gant%20de%20combat%20actuel
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les GTFP [gants pour temps froids et pluvieux] font partie d'un système amélioré d'accessoires. Les GTFP et les nouveaux gants de combat résistants à l'usure pour climats tempérés présentement en conception, remplaceront les gants de combat actuels avec doublures. 1, record 8, French, - gant%20de%20combat%20actuel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2003-12-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Clothing (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- anti-contact glove 1, record 9, English, anti%2Dcontact%20glove
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The CTS [Clothe the Soldier] project addresses handwear requirements in three(3) climatic conditions for both general purpose and specialist use. The general purpose handwear... usages are :... extreme cold weather which concerns both the arctic mittens and a high tactility anti-contact glove, suited for limited extreme cold weather exposure. 1, record 9, English, - anti%2Dcontact%20glove
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- gant anti-contact
1, record 9, French, gant%20anti%2Dcontact
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Afin de prévenir les engelures, les travailleurs devraient porter des gants anti-contact. 2, record 9, French, - gant%20anti%2Dcontact
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Clothing (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- butyl and neoprene glove
1, record 10, English, butyl%20and%20neoprene%20glove
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- butyl/neoprene glove 2, record 10, English, butyl%2Fneoprene%20glove
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
GUARDIAN butyl and neoprene gloves are "solution-dipped" providing unparalleled protection for their users. Tight molecular structures are the key to chemical impermeability. Our state-of-the-art microprocessors provide accurate controls every step of the way, from mixing our proprietary butyl and neoprene compounds to dipping to curing and drying, in order to attain the necessary strength ... 1, record 10, English, - butyl%20and%20neoprene%20glove
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 CONT
NBC [nuclear, biological and chemical] protection is not integrated into the standard handwear, but is provided in a separate butyl/neoprene glove issued with the NBCD IPE [nuclear, biological and chemical defense individual protective equipment]. 2, record 10, English, - butyl%20and%20neoprene%20glove
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- gant en butyle et néoprène
1, record 10, French, gant%20en%20butyle%20et%20n%C3%A9opr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La protection NBC [nucléaire, biologique et chimique] n'est pas assurée par les couvre-mains ordinaires, mais plutôt par des gants en butyle et néoprène remis avec la tenue de protection individuelle pour défense nucléaire, biologique et chimique. 1, record 10, French, - gant%20en%20butyle%20et%20n%C3%A9opr%C3%A8ne
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1984-11-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- handwear 1, record 11, English, handwear
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- gants et moufles 1, record 11, French, gants%20et%20moufles
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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