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Out in the midday sun?


IN THE DESERT OR IN THE TROPICS IT'S FOOLHARDY fool·har·dy  
adj. fool·har·di·er, fool·har·di·est
Unwisely bold or venturesome; rash. See Synonyms at reckless.



[Middle English folhardi, from Old French fol hardi :
 TO VENTURE OUT UNDER A MERCILESS SUN AT HIGH NOON High Noon

western film in which time is of the essence. [Am. Cinema: Griffith, 396–397]

See : Wild West
.

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THIS SENTIMENT WAS BEST EXPRESSED BY THE ENGLISH WIT, NOEL COWARD Noun 1. Noel Coward - English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973)
Sir Noel Pierce Coward, Coward
 ...

... IN A LITTLE DITTY dit·ty  
n. pl. dit·ties
A simple song.



[Middle English dite, a literary composition, from Old French dite, from Latin dict
 HE WROTE NEAR THE END OF THE BRITISH COLONIAL PERIOD ...

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"IN THE PHILIPPINES THEY HAVE LOVELY SCREENS TO PROTECT YOU FROM THE GLARE.

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IN THE MALAY STATES THERE ARE HATS LIKE PLATES WHICH THE BRITISHERS WON'T WEAR.

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AT TWELVE NOON THE NATIVES SWOON AND NO FURTHER WORK IS DONE, BUT MAD DOGS AND ENGLISHMEN GO OUT IN THE MIDDAY SUN."

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FORTUNATELY, TAKING COVER FROM THE SUN IS NOT A PROBLEM, NOW THAT THE ARMY IS FIELDING SOLAR SHADE SYSTEMS.

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Solar shades are large cloth shelters you erect to keep out the sun. Made from tan, lightweight, open weave fabric, the shades block out up to 60 percent of the sunlight. They protect not only soldiers but also supplies, weapons, vehicles, commo and other equipment. Their shade cuts down ultraviolet light Ultraviolet light
A portion of the light spectrum not visible to the eye. Two bands of the UV spectrum, UVA and UVB, are used to treat psoriasis and other skin diseases.
 and reduces hot surface temperatures--two culprits that damage your gear.

Shield gear from ultraviolet light and hot surface temperatures

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SOLAR SHADES COME IN TWO SIZES.

HERE ARE SOME OF THEIR FEATURES ...

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* Type I system, NSN NSN National Stock Number
NSN Nokia Siemens Networks
NSN National Storytelling Network
NSN NATO Stock Number
NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA)
NSN National Student Number (NZ)
NSN Never Say Never
 5410-01-519-7041, is 35 x 35 feet, with a floor area of 892 square feet.

* Type II system, NSN 54 t0-01-519-7185, is 50 x 50 feet, with a floor area of 2,000 square feet.

* Each system includes cover, poles, stakes and repair kit.

* Telescoping poles are made of aluminum.

* The systems are modular, that is, you can fit together two or more solar shade systems to create different sizes and shapes.

* You can erect the systems high enough to drive vehicles through them.

* Two soldiers can erect the Type 1 system in 30 minutes and the Type II system in one hour.

USE THE FOLLOWING NSNS NSNS National Security News Service
NSNS No Shirt No Shoes
 OR CAGE/MIL SPECS TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS.

ALL THE PARTS IN THE TABLE WORK WITH TYPE I AND II SOLAR SHADE SYSTEMS.
       Item           NSN 8340-00-     Part number     CAGE

   Toggle, tent         242-7872      MIL-DTL-10035    81349
 Foot loop rope,           --          MIL-R-24049     81349
 3/8-in diameter
    Guy line,
 3/8-in diameter           --          MIL-R-24049     81349
 Slip, tent line        205-2759      MIL-DTL-1734     81349
Steel tent stakes,      823-7451       23B28126-1      70167
    12 inches
Steel tent stakes,      985-7461        MIL-P-501      81349
    18 inches


If you need a replacement pole for the Type I solar shade system, get it with NSN 5410-01-547-6529. NSN 5410-01-547-6528 brings a pole for the Type II system.

SOLAR SHADES ARE ISSUED WITH REPAIR KITS.

EACH KIT INCLUDES SIMPLE INSTRUCTIONS AND SPARE PARTS ...

* patches that do not require sewing

* guy lines

* foot loops

* line slips

* replacement toggles

* disks

* repair instructions

If you need a spare repair kit, get it with NSN 5410-01-547-6530. The kit can be used with both the Type I and Type II solar shade systems.

One thing to keep in mind: Static electricity can build up on the surface of the solar shades. Never use the shades in fuel handling areas or to cover loose ammunition.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR YOU NEED REPLACEMEENT COVERS, PATCHES OR DISKS, CONTACT THE TACOM TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (US Army)
TACOM Tactical Communications
TACOM Tactical Command
TACOM Tank-Automotive and Armament Command
TACOM Theater Army Command
TACOM Tactical Army Command
TACOM Tactical Army COM
 INTEGRATED LOGISTIC SUPPORT Noun 1. integrated logistic support - the pooling of specific resources by subscribing nations for the support of some joint operation
logistic assistance, logistic support - assistance between and within military commands


 CENTER (ILSC ILSC Integrated Logistics Support Center
ILSC International Laser Safety Conference
ILSC Industrial Logistics Systems Center
ILSC Industry Launch Services - Cryogenic
ILSC International Logistics Support Company (Payson, Arizona) 
) SHELTER'S TEAM ...

IDSN IDSN - ISDN  256-4589/6083 or (508) 233-4589/6038
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