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IMPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL CLOTHING SYSTEM [21 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-12-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- most demanding condition 1, record 1, English, most%20demanding%20condition
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As the foundation of a layered system, the LWTU [lightweight thermal underwear] has been specifically designed to complement the Improved Environmental Clothing System to assist soldiers in remaining warm and comfortable, even under the most demanding conditions. 1, record 1, English, - most%20demanding%20condition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- condition extrême
1, record 1, French, condition%20extr%C3%AAme
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
À la base du système d'habillement en couches successives, le SVTL [sous-vêtement thermique léger] a été spécialement conçu pour s'intégrer au système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA) en vue d'aider les soldats à demeurer au chaud et à être confortables, même dans des conditions extrêmes. 1, record 1, French, - condition%20extr%C3%AAme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-03-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- personal physiological requirement 1, record 2, English, personal%20physiological%20requirement
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The IECS [improved environmental clothing system] is composed of lightweight components that can be layered in a variety of ways to satisfy personal physiological requirements in response to changing climatic conditions and work rates. 1, record 2, English, - personal%20physiological%20requirement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- besoin physiologique personnel
1, record 2, French, besoin%20physiologique%20personnel
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] est composé d'éléments légers qui peuvent être superposés en couches successives pour répondre aux besoins physiologiques personnels tout en permettant de faire face à des conditions climatiques diversifiées et à des charges de travail variables. 1, record 2, French, - besoin%20physiologique%20personnel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Military Dress
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sweatpants
1, record 3, English, sweatpants
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- sweat pants 2, record 3, English, sweat%20pants
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The long, loose pants made of a warm, absorbent fabric such as fleece-lined cotton, and having a string-tied or elasticized waist and, often, knitted cuffs at the ankles, worn for warm-up exercises, or as all-purpose casual dress. 2, record 3, English, - sweatpants
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The currently approved sub-projects are :... the improved environmental clothing system, comprising sweatshirts, sweatpants, combat coat, combat overpants, parka and overalls. 3, record 3, English, - sweatpants
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Tenue militaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pantalon en molleton
1, record 3, French, pantalon%20en%20molleton
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sous-projets qui ont été approuvés pour l'instant sont les suivants [...] Le système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA) : chandail et pantalon en molleton, veste et pantalon de combat, parka et salopette. 1, record 3, French, - pantalon%20en%20molleton
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-03-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
- Military Dress
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sweatshirt
1, record 4, English, sweatshirt
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sweat shirt 2, record 4, English, sweat%20shirt
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A long-sleeved, usually collarless pullover, made of a warm, absorbent fabric such as fleece-lined cotton, worn for outdoor sports, warm-up exercises, or as all-purpose casual dress. 3, record 4, English, - sweatshirt
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The currently approved sub-projects are :... the improved environmental clothing system, comprising sweatshirts, sweatpants, combat coat, combat overpants, parka and overalls. 4, record 4, English, - sweatshirt
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
- Tenue militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chandail en molleton
1, record 4, French, chandail%20en%20molleton
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pull molletonné 2, record 4, French, pull%20molletonn%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sous-projets qui ont été approuvés pour l'instant sont les suivants [...] Le système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA) : chandail et pantalon en molleton, veste et pantalon de combat, parka et salopette. 1, record 4, French, - chandail%20en%20molleton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- middle layer
1, record 5, English, middle%20layer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- second layer 2, record 5, English, second%20layer
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember to dress in layers like an onion ... Inside layer: Wicking underlayers (synthetic fabric). Middle layers: Warm insulating layers (synthetic fleece/wool). Outside layer: Windproof, waterproof shell layer (GoreTex/coated nylon). 3, record 5, English, - middle%20layer
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The parka is the top layer in the IECS [improved environmental clothing system]. It may be worn over combat clothing or over the inner layer fleece or in extreme cold is worn over both middle(combat jacket) and inner layer(fleece). 4, record 5, English, - middle%20layer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couche intermédiaire
1, record 5, French, couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'est [...] pas difficile de s'adapter aux imprévisibles du temps en portant plusieurs couches de vêtements, selon le «principe de l'oignon». On choisira des vêtements multi-fonctionnels [...] Couche intérieure : ce sont les vêtements en contact direct avec la peau, donc les sous-vêtements ou T-Shirts, qui devront maintenir le corps au chaud et au sec. [...] Couche intermédiaire : les chemises en polaire (fleece) léger sont thermo-actives et tiennent chaud. [...] Couche extérieure : les vestes de sport les mieux adaptées sont imperméables à l'extérieur mais permettent néanmoins l'évacuation de la transpiration. 2, record 5, French, - couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parka est la couche extérieure du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Il peut être porté par dessus les vêtements de combat ou la couche intérieure en molleton ou, en conditions de froid extrême, par dessus la couche intermédiaire (veste de combat) et la couche intérieure (molleton). 1, record 5, French, - couche%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-02-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- inner layer
1, record 6, English, inner%20layer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- inside layer 2, record 6, English, inside%20layer
correct
- first layer 3, record 6, English, first%20layer
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The clothing that is the first layer next to the skin. 4, record 6, English, - inner%20layer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remember to dress in layers like an onion ... Inside layer: Wicking underlayers (synthetic fabric). Middle layers: Warm insulating layers (synthetic fleece/wool). Outside layer: Windproof, waterproof shell layer (GoreTex/coated nylon). 2, record 6, English, - inner%20layer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The parka is the top layer in the IECS [improved environmental clothing system]. It may be worn over combat clothing or over the inner layer fleece or in extreme cold is worn over both middle(combat jacket) and inner layer(fleece). 5, record 6, English, - inner%20layer
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The primary purpose of [this] layer is to absorb perspiration and pass the moisture onto the second layer. 4, record 6, English, - inner%20layer
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- couche intérieure
1, record 6, French, couche%20int%C3%A9rieure
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il n'est [...] pas difficile de s'adapter aux imprévisibles du temps en portant plusieurs couches de vêtements, selon le «principe de l'oignon». On choisira des vêtements multi-fonctionnels [...] Couche intérieure : ce sont les vêtements en contact direct avec la peau, donc les sous-vêtements ou T-Shirts, qui devront maintenir le corps au chaud et au sec. [...] Couche intermédiaire : les chemises en polaire (fleece) léger sont thermo-actives et tiennent chaud. [...] Couche extérieure : les vestes de sport les mieux adaptées sont imperméables à l'extérieur mais permettent néanmoins l'évacuation de la transpiration. 2, record 6, French, - couche%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le parka est la couche extérieure du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Il peut être porté par dessus les vêtements de combat ou la couche intérieure en molleton ou, en conditions de froid extrême, par dessus la couche intermédiaire (veste de combat) et la couche intérieure (molleton). 3, record 6, French, - couche%20int%C3%A9rieure
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-02-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
- Infantry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- operational combat clothing 1, record 7, English, operational%20combat%20clothing
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TV [tactical vest] is adjustable to accommodate the full range of individual operational combat clothing configuration from combat shirt alone to middle layer of the improved environmental clothing system(IECS) with fragmentation protective vest and bullet resistant plates. 1, record 7, English, - operational%20combat%20clothing
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
- Infanterie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vêtement de combat opérationnel
1, record 7, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20combat%20op%C3%A9rationnel
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La VT [veste tactique] est ajustable pour pouvoir être portée sur tous les types de vêtements de combat opérationnels, de la chemise de combat seule à la couche intermédiaire du système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA) ou l'ensemble de vêtements intégrés (EVI) avec veste antifragmentation et plaques pare-balles. 1, record 7, French, - v%C3%AAtement%20de%20combat%20op%C3%A9rationnel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
- Clothing (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- locking elastic 1, record 8, English, locking%20elastic
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The gauntlet can accommodate the sleeves of either the improved environmental clothing system(IECS) combat jacket or the IECS parka via a locking eleastic cord lock. 1, record 8, English, - locking%20elastic
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- élastique bloquant
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9lastique%20bloquant
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La manchette [du gant pour temps froids et pluvieux] peut s'ajuster soit à la veste de combat ou au parka du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] au moyen d'un élastique bloquant situé à l'extrémité de la manchette. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%A9lastique%20bloquant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2004-01-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- current combat clothing 1, record 9, English, current%20combat%20clothing
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The TV [tactical vest] may be worn over current combat clothing, the middle layer of the improved environmental clothing system(IECS), and with or without the CTS [Clothe the Soldier] fragmentation protective vest(including the CTS ballistic plates). 1, record 9, English, - current%20combat%20clothing
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tenue de combat existante
1, record 9, French, tenue%20de%20combat%20existante
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette veste [tactique] peut être portée par-dessus les tenues de combat existantes, entre deux couches du système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA), et avec ou sans la veste pare-éclats HLS [Habillez le soldat] (plaques de protection balistique HLS comprises). 1, record 9, French, - tenue%20de%20combat%20existante
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2003-12-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- lukewarm
1, record 10, English, lukewarm
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- tepid 2, record 10, English, tepid
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moderately warm: neither cold nor hot: tepid. 3, record 10, English, - lukewarm
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine wash IECS [improved environmental clothing system] garments in lukewarm water with mild detergent and then tumble dry at low temperature. 4, record 10, English, - lukewarm
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tiède
1, record 10, French, ti%C3%A8de
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit de ce qui est à une température entre le chaud et le froid. 2, record 10, French, - ti%C3%A8de
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laver à la machine les vêtements SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] à l'eau tiède en employant un détergent doux et sécher par culbutage à basse température. 3, record 10, French, - ti%C3%A8de
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- templado 1, record 10, Spanish, templado
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-12-04
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Laundry Work
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- tumble dry at low temperature
1, record 11, English, tumble%20dry%20at%20low%20temperature
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The IECS [improved environmental clothing system] outer garments(parka, combat jacket, trousers and overalls) are to be washed in luke warm water(40C) and tumble dry at low temperature. 2, record 11, English, - tumble%20dry%20at%20low%20temperature
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Blanchissage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- sécher par culbutage à basse température
1, record 11, French, s%C3%A9cher%20par%20culbutage%20%C3%A0%20basse%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laver les vêtements de dessus du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] (parka, veste de combat, pantalon et salopette) dans l'eau tiède (40°C) et faire sécher par culbutage à faible température. 2, record 11, French, - s%C3%A9cher%20par%20culbutage%20%C3%A0%20basse%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- fleece top 1, record 12, English, fleece%20top
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fleece top is the under layer in the IECS [improved environmental clothing system]. 1, record 12, English, - fleece%20top
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- haut en molleton
1, record 12, French, haut%20en%20molleton
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le haut en molleton fait partie de la couche intérieure du Système amélioré de vêtements adaptés (SAVA). 1, record 12, French, - haut%20en%20molleton
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- integrated clothing ensemble
1, record 13, English, integrated%20clothing%20ensemble
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- ICE 1, record 13, English, ICE
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The convergence of the Army's IECS [improved environmental clothing system] with the... Canadian air force groundcrew extreme cold and wet weather system(CAGECOWWS) resulted into a new design called integrated clothing ensemble(ICE). 1, record 13, English, - integrated%20clothing%20ensemble
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The integrated clothing ensemble comprises a parka, a bib overalls, a combat jacket, a combat trousers, a fleece top and a fleece bottom. 2, record 13, English, - integrated%20clothing%20ensemble
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- ensemble de vêtements intégrés
1, record 13, French, ensemble%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- EVI 1, record 13, French, EVI
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La convergence du SAVA [système améliorée de vêtements adaptés] et du système de protection contre les très grands froids et l'humidité [SPTGFH] du personnel au sol de la Force aérienne du Canada est à l'origine d'un nouveau modèle, appelé l'ensemble de vêtements intégrés (EVI). 1, record 13, French, - ensemble%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9s
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'ensemble de vêtements intégrés comprend : un parka, une salopette, une veste de combat, un pantalon de combat, un chandail de laine polaire et un pantalon de laine polaire. 2, record 13, French, - ensemble%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20int%C3%A9gr%C3%A9s
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- improved environmental clothing system
1, record 14, English, improved%20environmental%20clothing%20system
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- IECS 1, record 14, English, IECS
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A layered system specifically designed to provide enhanced environmental protection within the ambient temperature range of +10° to -57°C [and which] consists of six garments: a polar fleece top and bottom, a combat coat and trousers and a parka and overalls. 1, record 14, English, - improved%20environmental%20clothing%20system
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- système amélioré de vêtements adaptés
1, record 14, French, syst%C3%A8me%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20adapt%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- SAVA 1, record 14, French, SAVA
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'habillement en couches successives spécialement conçu pour fournir une meilleure protection environnementale lorsque la température ambiante se situe entre +10° et -57 °C [et qui] se compose de six vêtements : un chandail et un pantalon de survêtement en laine polaire, une veste et un pantalon de combat, et une parka et une salopette. 1, record 14, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20am%C3%A9lior%C3%A9%20de%20v%C3%AAtements%20adapt%C3%A9s
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Special-Language Phraseology
- Laundry Work
- Labelling (Packaging)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- tumble dry at low temperature
1, record 15, English, tumble%20dry%20at%20low%20temperature
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine wash IECS [improved environmental clothing system] garments in lukewarm water with mild detergent and then tumble dry at low temperature. 1, record 15, English, - tumble%20dry%20at%20low%20temperature
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Instruction for the care of garments. 2, record 15, English, - tumble%20dry%20at%20low%20temperature
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
- Blanchissage
- Étiquetage (Emballages)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- sécher par culbutage à basse température
1, record 15, French, s%C3%A9cher%20par%20culbutage%20%C3%A0%20basse%20temp%C3%A9rature
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Laver à la machine les vêtements SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] à l'eau tiède en employant un détergent doux et sécher par culbutage à basse température. 1, record 15, French, - s%C3%A9cher%20par%20culbutage%20%C3%A0%20basse%20temp%C3%A9rature
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2003-10-21
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- limited operational use 1, record 16, English, limited%20operational%20use
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the Directorate of Soldier Systems Program Management developed... the IECS [improved environmental clothing system] after extensive trials and engineering including limited operational use in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. 1, record 16, English, - limited%20operational%20use
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- utilisation opérationnelle restreinte
1, record 16, French, utilisation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20restreinte
feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] le Directeur - Administration du programme de l'équipement du soldat a créé [...] le SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] après une multitude d'essais et d'études techniques, y compris une utilisation opérationnelle restreinte dans l'ancienne Yougoslavie. 1, record 16, French, - utilisation%20op%C3%A9rationnelle%20restreinte
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Climatology
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- wet cold
1, record 17, English, wet%20cold
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- wet cold weather 2, record 17, English, wet%20cold%20weather
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wet cold [weather] occurs near freezing when temperature variations cause alternate freezing and thawing. 3, record 17, English, - wet%20cold
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The pieces of the IECS [improved environmental clothing system] provide a single, fully integrated clothing system to protect the CF [Canadian Forces] soldier in environmental conditions ranging from wet cold to extreme cold. 4, record 17, English, - wet%20cold
Record 17, Key term(s)
- wet/cold weather
- wet-cold weather
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Climatologie
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- froid humide
1, record 17, French, froid%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- temps froid humide 2, record 17, French, temps%20froid%20humide
correct, masculine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Température plus haute que -10° C ou autour du point de congélation [favorisant] les écarts diurnes et nocturnes provoquant des gels/dégels. 3, record 17, French, - froid%20humide
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] est un système unique et totalement intégré visant à protéger le soldat dans les conditions climatiques variant d'un froid humide à un froid extrême. 4, record 17, French, - froid%20humide
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Dans des conditions de froid humide] l'air est capable d'absorber de l'humidité mais favorise la fonte de la neige sur les vêtements. Le sol mouille facilement les bottes. 3, record 17, French, - froid%20humide
Record 17, Key term(s)
- froid/humide
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2003-10-17
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- uninsulated waterproof layer 1, record 18, English, uninsulated%20waterproof%20layer
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The combat jacket is the middle layer in the IECS [improved environmental clothing system]. The jacket has an uninsulated waterproof layer. It incorporates many features addressing climate control, storage and serviceability... 1, record 18, English, - uninsulated%20waterproof%20layer
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- couche imperméable non isolante
1, record 18, French, couche%20imperm%C3%A9able%20non%20isolante
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La veste de combat fait partie de la couche intermédiaire du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés]. Elle comporte une couche imperméable non isolante et intègre plusieurs fonctions visant la régulation de la température du corps, le rangement et la fonctionnalité. 1, record 18, French, - couche%20imperm%C3%A9able%20non%20isolante
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Laundry Work
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- user maintenance 1, record 19, English, user%20maintenance
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
User maintenance for your IECS [improved environmental clothing system] garments. 1, record 19, English, - user%20maintenance
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Blanchissage
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- entretien de l'utilisateur
1, record 19, French, entretien%20de%20l%27utilisateur
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vos vêtements SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] - Entretien de l'utilisateur. 1, record 19, French, - entretien%20de%20l%27utilisateur
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 2003-09-17
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Clothing (Military)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- optimum thermal efficiency 1, record 20, English, optimum%20thermal%20efficiency
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proper fit [of the improved environmental clothing system] ensures maximum comfort and optimum thermal efficiency. 1, record 20, English, - optimum%20thermal%20efficiency
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- efficacité thermique optimale
1, record 20, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20thermique%20optimale
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un ajustement adéquat [du système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] assure un confort maximum et une efficacité thermique optimale. 1, record 20, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20thermique%20optimale
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 2003-09-02
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- in-service light weight combat clothing 1, record 21, English, in%2Dservice%20light%20weight%20combat%20clothing
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The IECS [improved environmental clothing system] components may be worn with the in-service light weight combat clothing, as environmental conditions dictate. 1, record 21, English, - in%2Dservice%20light%20weight%20combat%20clothing
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- vêtement de combat léger réglementaire
1, record 21, French, v%C3%AAtement%20de%20combat%20l%C3%A9ger%20r%C3%A9glementaire
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les composantes du SAVA [système amélioré de vêtements adaptés] peuvent être portées avec les vêtements de combat légers réglementaires, selon les conditions météorologiques environnantes. 1, record 21, French, - v%C3%AAtement%20de%20combat%20l%C3%A9ger%20r%C3%A9glementaire
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
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