After termination, it functions to stiffen the fiber end and strain relieve {HEAD ~ the junction} between {TAIL ~ the soft polymeric cladding} and the stiffer inner sleeve 
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After termination , it functions to stiffen the fiber end and strain relieve { HEAD ~ the junction } between { TAIL ~ the soft polymeric cladding } and the stiffer inner sleeve
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