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FUSIL ASSAUT MODULAIRE CANADIEN [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-05-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- general service rifle
1, record 1, English, general%20service%20rifle
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- GS rifle 2, record 1, English, GS%20rifle
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The general service rifle is a variant of the Canadian modular assault rifle (CMAR) meant for personnel who are not in primary combat roles. 3, record 1, English, - general%20service%20rifle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusil de type service général
1, record 1, French, fusil%20de%20type%20service%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- fusil de type SG 1, record 1, French, fusil%20de%20type%20SG
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fusil de type service général est une variante du fusil d’assaut modulaire canadien(FAMC) destinée au personnel pour qui le combat n’ est pas le rôle principal. 2, record 1, French, - fusil%20de%20type%20service%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-05-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian modular assault rifle
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20modular%20assault%20rifle
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CMAR 1, record 2, English, CMAR
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new CMAR will replace the aging C7/C8 assault rifle fleet, giving [Canadian Armed Forces] members improved reliability, protection, and situational awareness during operations. 1, record 2, English, - Canadian%20modular%20assault%20rifle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fusil d'assaut modulaire canadien
1, record 2, French, fusil%20d%27assaut%20modulaire%20canadien
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FAMC 1, record 2, French, FAMC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nouveaux FAMC remplaceront les C7/C8 vieillissants, ce qui offre aux membres des [Forces armées canadiennes] une fiabilité, une protection et une connaissance de la situation améliorées lors d’opérations. 1, record 2, French, - fusil%20d%27assaut%20modulaire%20canadien
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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