| Light Vehicle Obscuration Smoke System (LVOSS) Participation in the 1994 Infantry Commanders' Conference (ICC) Advanced Warfighting Exercises (AWE) at the Dismounted Battlespace Battle Laboratory (DBBL) Fort Benning, Georgia 10-11 May 1994 |
SEP 1995 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Matthew W. Arney; EDGEWOOD RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER ABERDEEN PROVING GROUNDMD
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 | The U.S. Army Edgewood Research, Development and Engineering Center participated in the 1994 Infantry Commanders', Advanced Warfighting Exercises at the Dismounted Battlespace Battle Laboratory, Fort Benning, GA, 10-11 May 1994. The purpose for participating in these exercises was to gain insight and input on the Light Vehicle Obscuration Smoke System design requirements from the user community. This report documents the experiences during participation leading up to and during these exercises. ... |
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| Optimal Depot Level Maintenance Planning |
SEP 95 |
58 pages |
| Authors:
Jay M. Bargeron; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Marine Corps is replacing its aging fleet of M6OAl Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) with MiAl MBTs. By 1997, fielding of the new tanks will be complete with 403 MiAls located throughout the continental United States and onboard ships of the Maritime Prepositioning Squadrons Already operating on very slim budgets, the planning and management of costly depot- level maintenance for the MiAl is of concern to the Marine Corps. However, ... |
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| Heavy Assault Bridge. Cost and Training Effectiveness (CTEA) |
01 AUG 95 |
135 pages |
| Authors:
David K. Carroll Jr; ARMY ENGINEER SCHOOL FORT LEONARD WOOD MO
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| This initial analysis is to determine the most training and cost effective method of teaching the skills and knowledged required for operation of the Heavy Assault Bridge (HAB) (common name: Wolverine). The analysis was completed as a requirement for Life Cycle System Management Model (LCSMM) milestone III. The analysis is based on MOS l2F, and a fielding of 106 vehicles. The analysis will be updated as the program develops and ... |
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| Vibration Diagnostics for the Ml Abrams Tank Gas Turbine Engine |
AUG 95 |
29 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas A. Korjack; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| A variety of analytical and experimental techniques have been explored to determine the efficacy and viability of application for diagnostics of an Ml tank gas turbine engine. Engine performance criteria along with mechanical maintenance programs have been identified to be used in the turbine engine diagnostics program. Spectrum analysis was chosen as the governing tool in determining engine functionabilities. A proof-in-principle test was performed via spectrum output that clearly illustrated ... |
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| Modal Analysis of the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier Metallic Hull and Composite Hull |
AUG 95 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
Morris S. Berman; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
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| An experimental comparative modal analysis was performed on a standard Ml 13 armored personnel carrier and an experimental Ml 13 armored personnel carrier. The objective of this experiment was to provide sufficient experimental data to validate survivability finite element models and to extract modeling parameters and information wherever appropriate. This report details the results of the analysis performed on the data provided by the University of Cincinnati Structural Dynamics Research ... |
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| The Effect of Battlefield Combat Identification System Information on Target Identification Time and Errors in a Simulated Tank Engagement Task |
JUL 95 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Robert Karsh; James D. Walrath; Jennifer C. Swoboda; Krishna Pillalamarri; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Thirty enlisted men served as subjects in an experiment to determine how availability of target identification information, such as friend or unknown, might affect human performance of a simulated tank engagement task. For half the subjects, target identification information was available if requested, while for the other half, additional information was unavailable. Accuracy and response time measures of the two groups were no different when targets were not interrogated. When ... |
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| A Revolutionary Chinese Battle Tank |
27 JUN 95 |
3 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL GROUND INTELLIGENCE CENTER CHARLOTTESVILLE VA
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| Indeed, it may be possible that in China too futuristic tank development concepts have been thought through. whether or not the future Chinese battletank you refer to is similar to the battletank shown in the May 1994 issue of the Chinese technical magazine 'Ordnance Knowledge' seems more than questionable. The illustration shown in the magazine, however, does show that aspects of futuristic tank development trends are also being examined in ... |
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| Selected Aspects of the Saudi Arabian National Guard Security AssistanceProgram |
26 JUN 1995 |
52 pages |
| Authors:
Russell A. Rau; Evelyn R. Klemstine; Debra E. Alford; Walter S. Kowal; Diane M. Alvin; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The audit objective was to evaluate the acquisition and financial management of elements of the Modernization Program. Specifically, we reviewed the light armored vehicle, management, and training cases included in the Modernization Program. Additionally, we evaluated the management control program for those elements of the Modernization Program. |
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| Analysis and Significance of the Battle of Kursk in July 1943 |
02 JUN 95 |
135 pages |
| Authors:
Enrique Ramos; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This is a study on the results of Operation "Citadel," the Battle of Kursk. This was the greatest tank engagement of World War II. Unfortunately, there is a general lack of knowledge about this battle. Probably most Western historians believe that Stalingrad was the decisive battle on the Eastern Front. However, many authorities consider "Citadel" the decisive turning point. This study used Soviet, Anglo-American, and German primary and secondary sources. ... |
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| A Study in Leadership: The 761st Tank Battalion and the 92d Division in World War II |
02 JUN 95 |
133 pages |
| Authors:
Lenora A. Ivy; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This thesis evaluates leadership in the 761st Tank Battalion and the 92d Division, two black units during World War II. Leaders in each unit were evaluated on their ability to use the following leadership model: technical skills (job experience, technical competence, and the ability to correlate facts into meaningful information); conceptual skills (vision and the ability to task organize to accomplish the mission); and interpersonal skills (job related standards and ... |
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| Virtual Prototyping Tools Catalog |
JUN 95 |
119 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald N. Beck; Donna A. Croke; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| This report is a catalog of the analytical simulation software packages available at the US Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command and at its contractors for use in virtual prototyping, which allow the modeling and evaluation of different aspects of military vehicle performance. Each model is represented by a short description, uses, current features, current limitations, input requirements, available outputs, computer requirements, cost to use/ maintain/develop and a point of contact. ... |
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| Evaluating Foreign-Source Dependencies in the U.S. Army's M1 Abrams Tank |
JUN 95 |
81 pages |
| Authors:
Bradley N. McDonald; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The purpose of this thesis is to inform the acquisition community of the growing concerns related to foreign-source dependencies for parts and components of the United States Army's M1 Tank. The overall extent of foreign- source use in the production and support of the Ml tank are unknown, due to the lack of data. The M1 program management office has little awareness of the extent of foreign-source use in the ... |
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| The M1 Abrams Tank: A Case Study in Major Weapon Systems Acquisition and Program Management |
JUN 95 |
100 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin C. Millspaugh; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The end of the Cold War has had a tremendous impact on the structure, size, and capabilities of the United States Armed Forces. The Defense buildup period of the early 1980's in which new programs flourished, is over. At a time when Defense dollars and resources are waning, both successful and unsuccessful acquisition programs must be closely scrutinized to learn how to most efficiently utilize current technology, private industry, and ... |
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| Procurement of the Target Holding Mechanism, Tank Gunnery, from Technical Systems, Incorporated |
26 MAY 1995 |
37 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| Responsibility for the two procurements discussed in this report and personnel associated with the procurements are now assigned to the Army Tank- automotive and Armaments Command (the Command). Audit Objectives. The overall audit objectives were to determine: -the adequacy of the contract award process of the target holding mechanism, tank gunnery; -the Army responsiveness to requests for equitable price adjustment from target holding mechanism, tank ... |
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| Float Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee. Middleweight Units and the U. S. Army |
05 MAY 95 |
43 pages |
| Authors:
Bradley M. Jacobs; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI
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| With the end of the Cold War, the U.S. Army faces a dynamic world of shifting threats and challenges. To support the National Military Strategy of selective engagement, the Army's conventional warfare force structure must accomplish its missions of power projection, combat operations on land, and operations other than war anywhere, in any conditions, and in the face of an uncertain set of well-armed potential adversaries. Overall, none of the ... |
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| Greasy Automatons and The Horsey Set: The U.S. Cavalry and Mechanization, 1928 - 1940 |
MAY 95 |
121 pages |
| Authors:
Vincent J. Tedesco III; PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIV STATE COLLEGE
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| In the 1920s and 1930s, the United States Cavalry confronted fundamental questions about its identity framed within the context of intense branch partisanship and severe manpower and budgetary constraints. While it took prudent steps to maintain as powerful and modern a body of horse cavalry as possible, an intense struggle for the soul of the institution raged. Conservative officers insisted cavalry was the arm that fought on horseback. Pro-mechanization reformers ... |
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| Health Risk Assessment of Consuming Deer from Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Report and Appendices A-D |
MAY 95 |
197 pages |
| Authors:
Janet E. Whaley; ARMY CENTER FOR HEALTH PROMOTION AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE (PROVISIONAL) ABERDEE N PROVING GROUND MD
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| Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) is a United States Army installation located on the western banks of the upper Chesapeake Bay, Maryland. The APG has been in operation for over 75 years with primary mission of research, development, and testing of munitions and military vehicles. As a results of APG being on the National Priorities List, an installation-wide health risk assessment is currently underway. As part of this health risk assessment, ... |
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| Development of a Standard for the Health Hazard Assessment of Mechanical Shock and Repeated Impact in Army Vehicles, Phase 2 |
MAY 1995 |
397 pages |
| Authors:
Judy Village; George Roddan; Tony Brammer; James Morrison; Julia Rylands; CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORP OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
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| New tactical ground vehicles developed by the U.S. Army are lower in weight and capable of higher speeds than their predecessors. This combination produces repetitive mechanical shocks that are transmitted to the soldier primarily through the seating system. Under certain operating conditions, this exposure poses health and safety threats to the crew as well as performance degradation due to fatigue. The Army Surgeon General urgently required the Medical Research and ... |
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| Development of a Standard for the Health Hazard Assessment of Mechanical Shock and Repeated Impact in Army Vehicles, Phase 3, Pilot Tests |
MAY 1995 |
269 pages |
| Authors:
Judy Village; George Roddan; Tony Brammer; James Morrison; Julia Rylands; CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORP OTTAWA (ONTARIO)
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| New tactical ground vehicles developed by the U.S. Army are lower in weight and capable of higher speeds than their predecessors. This combination produces repetitive mechanical shocks that are transmitted to the soldier primarily through the seating system. Under certain operating conditions, this exposure poses health and safety threats to the crew as well as performance degradation due to fatigue. The Army Surgeon General urgently required the Medical Research and ... |
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| Project Guardian: Optimizing Electronic Warfare Systems for Ground Combat Vehicles |
09 APR 1995 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Jack G. Parks; William Jackson; James Revello; James Soltesz; ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI
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| A comprehensive U.S. Army study was recently conducted to evaluate the combat worth, cost and risk associated with the application of electronic warfare suites to ground combat vehicles. The study, Project Guardian, represents a new process for determining the optimum set of sensors and countermeasures for a specific vehicle class under the constraints of threat projection, combat survivability, cost, and technical and operational risk. The process begins with a thorough ... |
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| Point-Scatterer Model for a Soviet T-62 Tank at 95 GHz |
APR 95 |
33 pages |
| Authors:
Geoffrey H. Goldman; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD
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| A simulation program based on an isotropic point-scatterer model was used to reconstruct 95- GHz, monopulse radar measurements of a T-62 Soviet tank taken with the target on a rotating turntable at a 600 radar depression angle and at a range of 95 m. Scattering centers were generated from three-dimensional inverse synthetic aperture radar (ISAR) images, which had a resolution of approximately 0.23 m in downrange, 0.21 m in crossrange, ... |
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| Effects of Personnel Turbulence on Tank Crew Gunnery Performance: A review of the Literature |
APR 95 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
J. W. Keesling; BDM FEDERAL INC ALBUQUERQUE NM
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| This literature review summarizes studies that examined the effects of personnel turnover and turbulence on tank crew gunnery performance. This literature is compared and contrasted to literature on the performance of flight crews. The findings appear to contradict a widely held belief that it is important to stabilize tank crews during their training. If tank crews are formed of personnel who are skilled in the performance of their duty position ... |
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| The Development of the Automatic Target Recognition System for the UGV/ RSTA LADAR |
21 MAR 95 |
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| Authors:
Jacques G. Verly; Dan E. Dudgeon; Richard T. Lacoss; MASSACHUSETTS INST OF TECH LEXINGTON LINCOLN LAB
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 | This report describes the authors' initialwork under ARPA Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) Demo II Program in the reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition(RSTA) area. The task is to develop the automatic target recognition (ATR) system that will process the imagery from the RSTA laser radar (ladar). A real-time demonstration of this capability is scheduled for the "Demo II" of 1996. All major components of this end-to-end ATR system are discussed, and ... |
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| Procurement of the Target Holding Mechanism, Tank Gunnery, from Action Support Service Corporation |
13 MAR 1995 |
53 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is the third in a series of reports responding to congressional concerns on the procurement for the target holding mechanism, tank gunnery. The target holding mechanism, tank gunnery, procurement and personnel associated with the procurement were formerly assigned to the Army Armament, Munitions, and Chemical Command. The procurement discussed in this report and the personnel associated with the procurement are now assigned to the ... |
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| Future Armored Resupply Vehicle (FARV) Conceptual Fuel System Design |
01 MAR 95 |
265 pages |
| Authors:
Robert R. Daubert; Ernest C. Fisher; Wayne K. Moore; Neil C. Munro; RADIAN INC ALEXANDRIA VA
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| This document presents an idealized automated fuel system applicable to unique requirements. The system accepts fuel at high rates, transports fuel in a battlefield environment, and supplies fuel to a vehicle equipped to receive it without exposing the crew to small arms fire. The fuel system design incorporates controls and mechanisms which compensate for battle damage and irregularities found in previous fuel systems for tracked vehicles. The fuel system is ... |
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| Prediction of Shot Impact Using Dynamic Analysis and Firing Results for the M1A1 Tank |
MAR 95 |
100 pages |
| Authors:
Ronald G. Gast; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WATERVLIET NY BENET LABS
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| Conventional tank battles are an important aspect of current and future warfare techniques. Even though our mechanized weaponry is extremely accurate, we should not embrace the mindset that the beg in tank gun accuracy has been achieved. We can should embrace the mindset that the best in tank gun accuracy has been achieved. We can and should do more! The fleet zero concept brought about by the downsizing trend in ... |
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| Analysis of the Army's Decision to Cease Procurement of M1 Tank Engines |
MAR 95 |
105 pages |
| Authors:
Weston H. Sanford III; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| This thesis examines the issues surrounding the potential closure of the sole tank engine production facility in the United States. The analysis will describe the impact of the production facility's closure on both the United States Army's tank fleet readiness and the industrial base. The analysis is based on the FY95 DoD budget which appropriated funds for a service life extension program for existing AGT 1500 gas turbine engines through ... |
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| An Analysis of Risk Management Methodology Employed Within the Advanced Amphibious Assault Vehicle Acquisition Program |
MAR 95 |
142 pages |
| Authors:
Paul A. Karafa; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| Risks are inherent in the development and acquisition of new weapon systems whose performance requirements surpass those of currently fielded systems. If not anticipated and managed "up front and early" in tne acquisition cycle, these risks can have profound effects on a program's cost and schedule and, ultimately, on the combat effectiveness of the Armed Forces. Current Office of Management and Budget (0MB) and Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition policy ... |
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| Combat Vehicle Command and Control System Evaluation: Vertical Integration of an Armor Battalion |
FEB 95 |
149 pages |
| Authors:
Carl W. Lickteig; Joel W. Collins III; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| The U.S. Army is forging an integrated, digitally linked, force that will fight from a common real-time battle map to win the information war anticipated on the battlefield. Vertical integration that digitally links all echelons in a combat unit, such as a battalion, is required for full force integration. This Combat Vehicle Command and Control (CVCC) evaluation assessed the operational effectiveness of an armor battalion with digital connectivity between its ... |
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| Tracked Vehicle Traffic Effects on the Hydrologic Characteristics of Central Texas Rangeland |
FEB 95 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas L. Thurow; Steven D. Warren; Deirdre H. Carlson; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| The initial change and the temporal recovery pattern of hydrologic, soil, and vegetation characteristics following tracked vehicle passage were documented. Treatments included wet and dry soil moisture conditions at the time of vehicle passage and tracking intensities of 0, 1, 4, and 10 passes by a Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle. The study was conducted at Fort Hood, Texas. Tracking on dry soil did not create significantly different infiltration rates or ... |
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| Department of Army Procurement Programs. Committee Staff Procurement Backup Book. FY 1996/1997 Biennial Budget Estimate. Other Procurement, Army, Activity 1, Tactical and Support Vehicles, Appropriation |
FEB 95 |
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| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| Achieving Digital Destruction: Challenges for the M1A2 Task Force |
FEB 95 |
8 pages |
| Authors:
Dean A. Nowowiejski; ARMY ARMOR CENTER AND FORT KNOX KY
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| In 1993, Task Force 3-8 Cavalry in the 3d Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, underwent new equipment training, qualification gunnery, NTC Rotation 93 - 10, and an initial operational test and evaluation with 17 M1A2 tanks. Most of the capabilities of the M1A2, and results of this experience have been discussed in other articles. The M1A2 brings the armor force digital command and control through its incorporation of the Intervehicular Information ... |
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| Automated Missile Aim Point Selection Technology |
JAN 95 |
39 pages |
| Authors:
Gary Whitten; MARTIN MARIETTA LABS BALTIMORE MD
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| Martin Marietta Labs - Baltimore (MMLB) has developed missile aimpoint algorithms that address the requirements of the ONR AMAPS program by maintaining an awareness of the dominant issues. To be of practical use to the AMAPS program, Automatic Target Recognition (ATR) algorithms must be effective and reliable over a wide range of weather, lighting, visibility, obscuration, and terrain conditions in cluttered and noisy environments. There should be minimal restrictions on ... |
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| Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) Low Rate Initial Production |
21 DEC 94 |
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| Authors:
GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL A FFAIRS DIV
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| During our review of the Army's testing of its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) we identified an issue that we believe requires immediate attention. The Army is planning to modify its FMTV contract to increase the number of vehicles authorized for Low Rate Initial production (LRIP). The Army's justification for this modification is to prevent a break in production. We believe the contract should not be modified because the ... |
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| M2-A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Stabilization Testing on TARDEC's Crew Station/Turret Motion Base Simulator Using Human Turret Occupants |
DEC 94 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Victor J. Paul; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| This report represents the use of human occupants in the full scale motion base simulation of an M2-A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Turret using the Crew Station/Turret Motion Base Simulator. The test objective was to provide a controlled, repeatable and safe human-in-the-loop test scenario to the BFV turret. This report documents the results of using human occupants as test subjects in laboratory motion base simulation. |
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| M2-A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Stabilization Testing on TARDEC's Crew Station/Turret Motion Base Simulator Using Human Turret Occupants |
DEC 94 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Victor J. Paul; ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI
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| This report represents the use of human occupants in the full scale motion base simulation of an M2-A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle Turret using the Crew Station/Turret Motion Base Simulator. The test objective was to provide a controlled, repeatable and safe human-in-the-loop test scenario to the BFV turret. This report documents the results of using human occupants as test subjects in laboratory motion base simulation. |
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| A Study of Potential Uses for Walsh Transformed Images in Target Recognition |
DEC 94 |
251 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey H. Davis; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| We conducted an experiment to determine if the unprocessed output of a developmental sensor system could be used to identify military targets. We used a computer to manipulate images of tanks and helicopters to produce data files similar to the expected output of the developmental sensor system. Graphing the data files and comparing the graphs for similarities gave us the basis for judging that the output of the system could ... |
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| Cost Benefit Comparison of the Tactical Combat Operations, Armored Vehicle Variant and the Multi-Application Command and Control Kit |
DEC 94 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Jimmie G. Gruny; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| In the near future our combat units will evolve into an integrated military force through the utilization of weapon systems that employ digital electronics to acquire, exchange, and employ timely digital information throughout the battlespace. This thesis justifies the need for an on-board digital tactical data system for Marine Corps armored vehicles with the presentation of potential digitization benefits and simulation analysis results. Unique operational requirements for a vehicular combat ... |
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| Procurement of the Target Holding Mechanism, Tank Gunnery, From CombinedArms Training Systems |
16 NOV 1994 |
54 pages |
| Authors:
INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| This report is the second in a series of reports responding to congressional concerns on the procurement for the target holding mechanism, tank gunnery. The target holding mechanism, tank gunnery, procurement and the personnel associated with the procurement were formerly assigned to the Army Armament, Munitions, and Chemical Command. The procurement discussed in this report and the personnel associated with the procurement are now assigned to ... |
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| Examination of the Distribution of the Number of Component-Damage States |
NOV 94 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Lawrence D. Losie; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| In live-fire testing, munitions are fired at armored vehicles. Results from this type of testing are critical components that were damaged in the encounter between the munition and the armored vehicle. Before testing begins, predictions are made by using a stochastic vulnerability estimation code. For every sampling trial, the code produces a vector that identifies a specific combination of critical components rendered nonfunctional in the encounter. Thus, each vector identifies ... |
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| Fire Hardening Assessment (FHA) Technology for Composite Systems |
NOV 94 |
100 pages |
| Authors:
Archibald Tewarson; ARMY RESEARCH LAB WATERTOWN MA MATERIALS DIRECTORATE
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| This report describes the application of a Fire Hardening Assessment (FHA) methodology to five composite materials. The results are compared to eight materials previously evaluated under Army contract and also materials examined for the U.S. Navy. The FHA Methodology consists for four tests: (1) ignition, (2) combustion, () fire propagation, and (4)flame extinction. The tests are performed in a Flammability Apparatus designed to perform such tests. The test data was ... |
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| NBC Contamination Survivability (NBCCS) of AVENGER |
NOV 94 |
28 pages |
| Authors:
John D. Majeski; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The Survivability-Lethality Analysis Directorate/Chemical-Biological and Nuclear Effects Division of the U.S. Army Research Laboratorv has been tasked by the Project Manager AVENGER office to perform a nuclear- biological- chemical contamination survivability (NBCCS) analysis of the AVENGER system with recommendations of a suitable decontamination plan and cost-effective alternatives, as applicable. This progress report for FY 94 efforts is a compilation of related data/reviews, methodology, schedule for this study, and emerging issues. ... |
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| High Velocity Impact and Penetration of Thick Composite Laminates |
26 OCT 94 |
10 pages |
| Authors:
C. T. Sun; PURDUE UNIV LAFAYETTE IN SCHOOL OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
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| Ballistic impact of thick-section composites is an extremely complex technical problem. In this research project we have introduced a new approach in using the quasi-static punch curve to describe the mechanics of penetration. Using this punch curve, we are able to capture the mechanical characteristics of penetration and avoid modeling the untractable damage progression in the target during penetration. (MM) |
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| Vulnerability Analyses for the Command and Control Vehicle (C2V); A supporting Penetration Equation for Aluminum-Kevlar Composites |
OCT 94 |
45 pages |
| Authors:
Barry A. Bodt; Ricky L. Grote; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The Logistical and Tactical Targets Branch (LTTB) of the Ballistic Vulnerability Lethality Division (BVLD) has a requirement to conduct vulnerability analyses for the Command and Control Vehicle (C2V). Analysts in LTTB recognized the need for a single penetration algorithm for evaluating the aluminum-Kevlar composites serving as C2V armor materials. Existing penetration equations were not developed to address composites. The Systems Analysis Branch (SAB) designed and executed an experimental program to ... |
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| Predicting Table VIII Tank Gunnery Performance from M-COFT Hit Rate |
OCT 94 |
35 pages |
| Authors:
Monte D. Smith; Joseph D. Hagman; BATTELLE MEMORIAL INST COLUMBUS OH
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| To determine the relationship between scores on a device-based test of gunnery proficiency and live-fire Tank Table VIII scores, a pooled sample of 73 Army National Guard (ARNG) tank crews (i.e., 24 from Smith and Hagman (1992) and 49 from this investigation) completed a 1-hour gunnery proficiency test on the Mobile Conduct-of-Fire Trainer (M-COFT) and then fired Table VIII the next day as part of annual training. For this pooled ... |
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| Combat Vehicle Command and Control System Architecture Overview |
OCT 94 |
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| Authors:
Mitchell Greess; LORAL ADVANCED DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION INC CAMBRIDGE MA
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| This Research Product describes and documents the software architecture used in the research and development effort referred to as Combat Vehicle Command and Control (CVCC). This effort was initiated in the late 80's and was conducted in the Mounted Warfare Test Bed at Fort Knox, Kentucky. CVCC incorporated futuristic requirements for command, control, and communications (C3) systems to be used by armored combat systems of the future. The nature of ... |
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| A Proposed Method for Dynamic Analysis of Armored Structures: Analytical Development and Computer Simulation |
SEP 94 |
76 pages |
| Authors:
Michael R. Sivack; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This report describes a simple proposed method for modeling and predicting ballistic shock effects with respect to biological damage and structural failure of an armored vehicle turret/hull interface. The research that forms the basis of this simplified approach is presented along with the limitations and advantages of this method. Assuming rigid body motion, an armored vehicle can be modeled as stacks blocks and equations of motion can be derived. The ... |
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| An Ownership/Lease Cost Comparison Analysis of Heavy Equipment Motor Vehicles in Air Force Materiel Command |
SEP 94 |
117 pages |
| Authors:
Mark A. Karzon; Charles E. Underwood Jr; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SCHOOL OF LOGISTICS AND ACQUIS ITION MANAGEMENT
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| The purpose of this thesis was to perform a ownership/lease cost comparison analysis, including the investigation of qualitative issues, of heavy equipment motor vehicles in Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). The study examined 11 types of special purpose vehicles. Ownership cost was determined using vehicles within the categories of interest from all AFMC installations. Four AFMC installations were sampled for lease cost data and qualitative information. Once an ownership cost ... |
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| Weapon Recoil Effects on Canted Lightweight Vehicles |
SEP 94 |
34 pages |
| Authors:
Christine Murdza; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This report discusses the work performed by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) (formerly the Ballistic Research Laboratory BRL) to determine the impact of large caliber weapon recoil effects on lightweight combat vehicles. The work was motivated by concerns that the firing of such weapons could overturn the vehicle under certain conditions. A detailed engineering model/simulation of the vehicle was used to investigate the recoil dynamics for both stationary and ... |
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| Strategy and Goals of the Ballistic Vulnerability/Lethality Division Program for the Investigation of Ballistic Shock Phenomena |
AUG 94 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
Michael R. Sivack; Donald W. Petty; Ricky L. Grote; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This special report presents an overview of the Ballistic Vulnerability/Lethality Division's (BVLD) ballistic shock program initiated as an in-house mission program at the U.S. Army Ballistic Research Laboratory during 1991. This effort was designed to address BVLD's need for a ballistic shock methodology to incorporate into existing vulnerability models. Current vulnerability assessment models do not handle ballistic shock related damage in a satisfactory manner and since the future trend in ... |
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