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LOT MUNITIONS [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-04-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ammunition lot
1, record 1, English, ammunition%20lot
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ammo lot 2, record 1, English, ammo%20lot
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A quantity of homogeneous ammunition, identified by a unique lot number, which is manufactured, assembled or renovated by one producer under uniform conditions and which is expected to function in a uniform manner. 2, record 1, English, - ammunition%20lot
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ammunition lot; ammo lot: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - ammunition%20lot
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lot de munitions
1, record 1, French, lot%20de%20munitions
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lot mun 2, record 1, French, lot%20mun
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble homogène de munitions, identifiées par un seul numéro de lot, fabriquées, assemblées ou remises en condition par un industriel dans des conditions identiques et dont on peut attendre qu'elles fonctionnent de manière identique. 2, record 1, French, - lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lot de munitions; lot mun : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 3, record 1, French, - lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
lot de munitions : 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. 3, record 1, French, - lot%20de%20munitions
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas de armas
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- lote de municiones
1, record 1, Spanish, lote%20de%20municiones
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-08-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
- Weapon Systems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ammunition lot number
1, record 2, English, ammunition%20lot%20number
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code number systematically assigned to each ammunition lot at the time of manufacture, assembly or renovation that uniquely identifies the particular ammunition lot. 2, record 2, English, - ammunition%20lot%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Military and commercial alphanumeric code which identifies a particular block of ammunition from one manufacturer, e.g. IVI 83J01-16. 3, record 2, English, - ammunition%20lot%20number
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lotting is usually based on the most critical component, e.g. primers in small arms ammunition. The lot number changes when the critical component or a major component changes, e.g. switching propellant manufacturer while keeping the critical part constant. 3, record 2, English, - ammunition%20lot%20number
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- numéro de lot de munitions
1, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- numéro de lot des munitions 2, record 2, French, num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20des%20munitions
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Code attribué systématiquement à chaque lot de munitions au moment de sa fabrication, de son montage ou de sa restauration et qui sert à identifier ce lot particulier. [Définition uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions.] 1, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Code alphanumérique à usage tant militaire que civil, servant à identifier une quantité particulière de munitions d'un fabricant donné, e.g. IVI 83J01-16. 2, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La constitution des lots se fait normalement en fonction de l'élément le plus sensible, e.g. l'amorce dans le cas des munitions d'armes légères. Le numéro de lot change lorsque l'élément le plus sensible ou une des composantes principales est changée, e.g. un changement de fabricant de poudre, sans changer l'élément le plus sensible. 2, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
numéro de lot de munitions : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 3, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
numéro de lot des munitions : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 3, record 2, French, - num%C3%A9ro%20de%20lot%20de%20munitions
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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