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LWT HEADWEAR SYSTEM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-09-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Dress
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lightweight thermal headwear system
1, record 1, English, lightweight%20thermal%20headwear%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- LWT headwear system 1, record 1, English, LWT%20headwear%20system
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A two component system, comprised of a balaclava and a neck gaiter that [provides] soldiers with the flexibility to adapt to a variety of tactical and environmental conditions. 1, record 1, English, - lightweight%20thermal%20headwear%20system
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The lightweight thermal headwear system provides] environmental and thermal protection to the head, faces and neck in the temperature range of -15°C to +10°C. [The] system is designed to be worn under helmets, as a stand-alone item, or in conjunction with other in-service head wear to provide protection in temperatures down to -57°C. 1, record 1, English, - lightweight%20thermal%20headwear%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tenue militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de coiffure isolante légère
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20coiffure%20isolante%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SCIL 1, record 1, French, SCIL
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système [...] deux pièces [qui] comporte un passe-montagne et une guêtre de cou qui offrent au soldat la souplesse nécessaire pour s'adapter à diverses conditions tactiques et environnementales. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20coiffure%20isolante%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le système de coiffure isolante légère] fournit à la tête, au visage et au cou une protection environnementale et thermique entre -15 °C et +10 °C. Il peut être porté sous le casque de sécurité, par lui-même, ou avec d'autres coiffures du service pour une protection jusqu'à -57 °C. 1, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20coiffure%20isolante%20l%C3%A9g%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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