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INCENDIARY DEVICE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-12-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- improvised explosive device
1, record 1, English, improvised%20explosive%20device
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- IED 2, record 1, English, IED
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A device placed or fabricated in an improvised manner incorporating destructive, lethal, noxious, pyrotechnic or incendiary chemicals, and that is designed to destroy, incapacitate, harass or distract. 3, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[An improvised explosive device] may incorporate military stores but is normally devised from non-military components. 4, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Improvised explosive devices (IED) are so called because they are home‑made for a specific target, and are not mass-produced explosive devices such as grenades. 5, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
improvised explosive device; IED: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
improvised explosive device; IED: designations and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau; designations standardized by NATO. 6, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
improvised explosive device; IED: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces, the Defence Terminology Standardization Board, the Engineering Terminology Working Group and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 6, record 1, English, - improvised%20explosive%20device
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dispositif explosif de circonstance
1, record 1, French, dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IED 2, record 1, French, IED
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- engin explosif improvisé 3, record 1, French, engin%20explosif%20improvis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- EEI 4, record 1, French, EEI
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- EEI 4, record 1, French, EEI
- engin explosif artisanal 5, record 1, French, engin%20explosif%20artisanal
correct, masculine noun
- EEA 6, record 1, French, EEA
correct, masculine noun
- EEA 6, record 1, French, EEA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif mis en place ou réalisé de façon improvisée qui contient des produits chimiques destructeurs, mortels, nuisibles, pyrotechniques ou incendiaires et qui est utilisé pour détruire, neutraliser, harceler ou pour détourner l'attention. 7, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un engin explosif improvisé] peut comprendre des éléments militaires, mais est généralement constitué de composants non militaires. 8, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dispositif explosif de circonstance; IED : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 9, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dispositif explosif de circonstance; IED : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes, le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense et le Groupe de travail de terminologie du génie. 9, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
dispositif explosif de circonstance : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre et par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 9, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
dispositif explosif de circonstance; engin explosif improvisé; EEI : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 9, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
engin explosif improvisé; EEI : désignations et définition normalisées par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction; désignations uniformisées par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 10, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 7 OBS
engin explosif artisanal; EEA : désignations publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 septembre 2015. 9, record 1, French, - dispositif%20explosif%20de%20circonstance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- artefacto explosivo improvisado
1, record 1, Spanish, artefacto%20explosivo%20improvisado
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IED 1, record 1, Spanish, IED
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dispositivo explosivo improvisado 2, record 1, Spanish, dispositivo%20explosivo%20improvisado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Elemento explosivo colocado o fabricado de forma improvisada que incluye materiales de destrucción, letales, nocivos, pirotécnicos o incendiarios preparados para destruir, desfigurar u hostigar al enemigo. 2, record 1, Spanish, - artefacto%20explosivo%20improvisado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Un dispositivo explosivo improvisado] puede realizarse con materiales militares pero normalmente se hace con componentes que no son militares. 2, record 1, Spanish, - artefacto%20explosivo%20improvisado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
artefacto explosivo improvisado; IED: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 1, Spanish, - artefacto%20explosivo%20improvisado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-03-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Bombs and Grenades
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bomb warning
1, record 2, English, bomb%20warning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- bomb threat 2, record 2, English, bomb%20threat
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a threat, usually verbal or written, to detonate an explosive or incendiary device to cause property damage, death, injuries, and/or incite fear, whether or not such a device actually exists. 3, record 2, English, - bomb%20warning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Bombes et grenades
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- alerte à la bombe
1, record 2, French, alerte%20%C3%A0%20la%20bombe
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- menace à la bombe 2, record 2, French, menace%20%C3%A0%20la%20bombe
correct, feminine noun
- appel à la bombe 3, record 2, French, appel%20%C3%A0%20la%20bombe
correct, masculine noun
- avertissement à la bombe 2, record 2, French, avertissement%20%C3%A0%20la%20bombe
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire un appel à la bombe constitue un acte criminel. 3, record 2, French, - alerte%20%C3%A0%20la%20bombe
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alerte à la bombe : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 2, French, - alerte%20%C3%A0%20la%20bombe
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
- Bombas y granadas
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aviso de bomba
1, record 2, Spanish, aviso%20de%20bomba
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- amenaza de bomba 1, record 2, Spanish, amenaza%20de%20bomba
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2020-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- incendiary device
1, record 3, English, incendiary%20device
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Most incendiary devices(any device designed and used to start a fire) leave evidence of their existence... 1, record 3, English, - incendiary%20device
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dispositif incendiaire
1, record 3, French, dispositif%20incendiaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La plupart des dispositifs incendiaires (tout dispositif utilisé pour allumer un feu) laissent des traces de leur utilisation […] 1, record 3, French, - dispositif%20incendiaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2016-08-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Hazardous Devices Technician
1, record 4, English, Hazardous%20Devices%20Technician
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
003371: Royal Canadian Mounted Police job code. 1, record 4, English, - Hazardous%20Devices%20Technician
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The member is responsible for : identifying, defusing and disposing of improvised explosives, incendiary devices, chemical, biological and radiological dispersal devices; responding to emergency requests; performing the duties and responsibilities of a deputy inspector of explosives; providing training, assistance and advice on hazardous device recognition, incident response and investigative techniques; and testing and evaluating tools and procedures. 1, record 4, English, - Hazardous%20Devices%20Technician
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- technicien en engins dangereux
1, record 4, French, technicien%20en%20engins%20dangereux
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- technicienne en engins dangereux 1, record 4, French, technicienne%20en%20engins%20dangereux
feminine noun
- technicien en appareils dangereux 1, record 4, French, technicien%20en%20appareils%20dangereux
see observation, masculine noun
- technicienne en appareils dangereux 1, record 4, French, technicienne%20en%20appareils%20dangereux
see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
003371 : code d'emploi de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 4, French, - technicien%20en%20engins%20dangereux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le membre remplit les fonctions suivantes : repérer, neutraliser et enlever les explosifs artisanaux, les engins incendiaires ainsi que les dispositifs de dispersion d'agents chimiques, biologiques et radiologiques; répondre aux demandes urgentes; exercer les fonctions d'inspecteur adjoint d'explosifs; assurer la formation et fournir de l'aide et des conseils sur l'identification des engins dangereux, les interventions en cas d'incident et les techniques d'enquête; mettre à l'essai et évaluer des outils et des méthodes. 1, record 4, French, - technicien%20en%20engins%20dangereux
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
technicien en appareils dangereux; technicienne en appareils dangereux : Bien que ces titres soient tirés du «Manuel de la gestion des carrières» de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, «technicien en engins dangereux» (ou «technicienne en engins dangereux») est préférable. 1, record 4, French, - technicien%20en%20engins%20dangereux
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-07-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Incendiary Weapons
- Explosives and Pyrotechnical Materials (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- improvised incendiary device
1, record 5, English, improvised%20incendiary%20device
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IID 1, record 5, English, IID
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unlike IEDs [improvised explosive devices], improvised incendiary devices(IIDs) use low explosives that do not produce shattering shock or massive pressure waves. They do, however, produce fires that can cause significantly more damage than a comparable amount of explosives. IIDs can range from a crudely-designed, homemade incendiary device to more advanced devices using commercial or military incendiaries. 2, record 5, English, - improvised%20incendiary%20device
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes incendiaires
- Explosifs et artifices (Industries)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dispositif incendiaire improvisé
1, record 5, French, dispositif%20incendiaire%20improvis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- DII 2, record 5, French, DII
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-03-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- delayed aerial ignition device
1, record 6, English, delayed%20aerial%20ignition%20device
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- DAID 1, record 6, English, DAID
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An incendiary device producing a chemical reaction which, when dropped from a flying aircraft, will ignite after a predetermined elapsed time. 2, record 6, English, - delayed%20aerial%20ignition%20device
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Delayed aerial ignition devices (DAIDs) ... are 1.25- in (3.2-cm) diameter polystyrene balls containing potassium permanganate; the balls are fed into a dispenser, generally mounted in a helicopter where they are injected with a water-glycol solution and then dropped through a chute leading out of the helicopter, the chemicals react thermally and ignite in 25 to 30 sec. 3, record 6, English, - delayed%20aerial%20ignition%20device
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Incendies de végétation
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- dispositif d'allumage aérien à retardement
1, record 6, French, dispositif%20d%27allumage%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20retardement
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif utilisant une combinaison de substances chimiques qui s'enflamment dans un délai prédéterminé. 1, record 6, French, - dispositif%20d%27allumage%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20retardement
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce dispositif comprend des petites boules de polystyrène contenant du permanganate de potassium, logées dans un distributeur fixé à l'intérieur d'un hélicoptère ou d'un aéronef d'où elles sont lâchées sur des cibles forestières. 2, record 6, French, - dispositif%20d%27allumage%20a%C3%A9rien%20%C3%A0%20retardement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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