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Carabiner NSNs.


If your unit does rock climbing rock climbing Sports medicine An 'extreme sport' in which the participant climbs rock formations, with or without ropes Injury risk Fractures, abrasions, death. See Extreme sports.  or rappelling, you use carabiners. You'll you'll  

Contraction of you will.


you'll you will or you shall
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 find a variety of them listed in the FED LOG--that is, if you know where to look. Three separate searches will net all the carabiner NSNs you'll need. Search by item name using the following terms:

* carabiner

* snap link, mountain piton pi·ton  
n.
A metal spike fitted at one end with an eye for securing a rope and driven into rock or ice as a support in mountain climbing.



[French, from Old French, nail.
 

* snap link, rappeller

Remember to read the characteristics data before you order. That way you'll make sure the item meets your requirements.
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Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Date:Nov 1, 2004
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