| Altitude Chamber Testing of the Passenger Oxygen System (POS) |
Aug-2009 |
232 pages |
| Authors:
George W Miller; AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB BROOKS AFB TX HUMAN EFFECTIVENESS DIRECTORATE
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 | AFRL/711 HPW/RHPG, Brooks City-Base TX conducted safe-to-fly testing of the CV-22 Passenger Oxygen System (POS). The CV-22 is an unpressurized aircraft. POS is a self-contained, roll-on/roll-off system to support passengers or paratroopers during high altitude operations and patients during medevac. POS includes a device for storing liquid oxygen, regulating the system pressure, and distributing oxygen to cargo area seats. POS is secured on the V-22 like cargo, has removable ballistic ... |
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| Development of a Night Vision Goggle Heads-Up Display for Paratrooper Guidance |
01-Jun-2008 |
140 pages |
| Authors:
AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
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| This thesis provides the proof of concept for the development and implementation of a Global Positioning System (GPS) display via Night Vision Goggles (NVG) Heads-Up Display (HUD) for paratroopers. The system has been designed for soldiers who will be able to utilize the technology in the form of a processing system worn in an ammo pouch and displayed via NVG HUD as a tunnel in the sky. The tunnel in ... |
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| British Military Intervention into Sierra Leone: A Case Study |
14 DEC 2007 |
110 pages |
| Authors:
Walter G. Roberson; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This paper is a case study of the British military intervention into Sierra Leone in 2000. The successful British intervention led to the defeat of the Revolutionary United Front (RUF) and final peace accords, restored order to a failed state, and allowed the democratic restoration of the government of Sierra Leone. The paper will explore the following points: What was British foreign policy at the time and what impact did ... |
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| A400M Wake Flow Studies Based on RANS CFD Methods on Hybrid Meshes |
01 OCT 2006 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
F. Doetter; P. Aumann; I. Acisu; O. Brodersen; A. Ronzheimer; DEUTSCHE AIRBUS G M B H BREMEN (GERMANY F R)
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| Knowledge of flow conditions in the vicinity of the aft section of military transport aircraft is crucial to ensure the safe and precise deployment of personnel and material. CFD methods used by Airbus and DLR allow valuable predictions of these conditions, taking into account the influence of flow deflectors, sponsons, open cargo hold doors/ramps, as well as propulsion slip-streams. With the requirement of precisely delivering personnel and/or equipment into an ... |
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| Red Devils: Tactical Perspectives from Iraq |
2006 |
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| Authors:
IV Tunnell Harry D.; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
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 | This essay describes the operations of a U.S. Army infantry battalion as it prepared for combat at its home base in Europe and fought in northern Iraq during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. The actions described were carried out by the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 508th Infantry, a subordinate unit of the 173d Airborne Brigade stationed in Vicenza, Italy. Both organizations were part of the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force (Airborne), known ... |
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| Blunt Head Injury Protection for Paratroopers. Part 2: Improved System Description |
MAR 2005 |
87 pages |
| Authors:
Christopher C. Trumble; B. J. McEntire; John S. Crowley; ARMY AEROMEDICAL RESEARCH LAB FORT RUCKER AL
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| Airborne operations regularly expose paratroopers to risk of head impact. Even relatively mild head impacts, while not life threatening, can cause short-term impairment from dizziness, headaches, memory loss, lack of ability to concentrate, and irritation. There may also be a cumulative traumatic brain injury (TBI) effect from repetitive head impacts compounding the sequelae. Given the necessity for speed and aggressiveness in the airborne operational environment, these symptoms become militarily significant, ... |
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| A Three-Dimensional Heads-Up Primary Navigation Reference Display for Paratroopers Performing High Altitude High Open Jumps |
25 MAR 2003 |
99 pages |
| Authors:
Brian A. Balazs; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSONAFB OH SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
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| The Department of Defense (DoD) relies on the para-dropping of resources to meet different objectives in order to accomplish missions during peace-time, war-time, or military operations other than war. The resources dropped to the ground via parachute range from supplies and equipment to the most valued asset, people. Tactics have been developed to increase the safety of troops parachuting into areas of conflict. These tactics include high-altitude high-opening (HAHO) jumping ... |
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| Invading Sicily: A Tale of Branches and Sequels |
01-Jan-2002 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin J Dougherty; ARMY 75TH DIVISION (TRAINING SUPPORT) FORT CHAFFEE AR
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| In July 1943, the Americans and British executed Operation Husky, the invasion of Sicily. It was the first major opposed amphibious landing since Gallipoli in World War I, a seven-division amphibious assault echelon that made it the largest such assault in modern history. The Allies met weak resistance which soon caused the Axis forces to evacuate the island. Operation Husky is frequently cited as a prelude to the Normandy invasion. ... |
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| Special Rations for Long Range Reconnaissance Troops |
01 MAR 2001 |
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| Authors:
W. VON Restorff; K. Diebold; T. Brezina; ERNST-RODENWALDT-INSTITUT KOBLENZ (GERMANY)
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| In 1987 the Federal Armed Forces decided to develop or search for a light-weight high calorie field ration intended for the supply of soldiers on extended special missions outside of the supply area and solely dependent on themselves. Since they have to be provided with all provisions required for the duration of their mission, the field ration is reduced in volume and weight and.comprises various food items of high calorie ... |
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| Falling From Grace: The German Airborne in World War II |
2001 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Chris Mason; MARINE CORPS COMMAND AND STAFF COLL QUANTICO VA
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| Nazi Germany pioneered the use of airborne forces in the 20th century and used them effectively early in the war as part of integrated, combined-arms offensives. Yet the German airborne branch literally self-destructed in 1941. What happened, how did the Germans react, and what historical insights in the use of airborne forces can modern day planners derive from the German experience? |
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| Zouerate 1978: Supporting Air Operations, an Army Team Amidst France's African Strategy |
APR 97 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
Philippe M. Voute; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| In 1975, Morocco and Mauritania shared between them the territory of the former Spanish Western Sahara. A liberation movement supported by Algeria, the Polisario Front, opposed this situation and launched devastating raids, mainly into Mauritania. To help this country, in 1977-1978, France carried out operation Lamantin. It consisted of surveillance and attack aircraft stationed in Senegal, and small Army teams deployed in Mauritanian garrisons. Zouerate, a small Northern town where ... |
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| C-17/Paratrooper Risk Assessment Analysis |
MAR 1997 |
153 pages |
| Authors:
Jose C. Belano; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH
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| The C-17 test and evaluation community has been testing different aircraft formation geometries in search of a configuration which minimizes paratrooper encounter with the wake vortices of upstream aircraft. This thesis develops a simulation tool that the C-17 test and evaluation community can utilize as an advanced risk assessment model to use on proposed formation geometries prior to live testing. The model is developed under the architecture of object-oriented simulation ... |
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| Green Light! A Troop Carrier Squadron's War from Normandy to the Rhine |
1993 |
511 pages |
| Authors:
Martin Wolfe; AIR FORCE HISTORICAL STUDIES OFFICE WASHINGTON DC
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| The history of air warfare is replete with accounts of derring-do and courage by fighter pilots, bomber pilots, and crews. Their exploits are exciting, often very colorful, and capture the imagination of the public. But air warfare does not consist of only fighter and bomber combat. It is a melange of disparate elements-- fighters, bombers, airlifters, tankers, and a remarkable variety of ground support activities combining to form an effective ... |
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| Intelligence Lessons Learned from the Battle for Crete, May 1941 |
19 JUN 92 |
36 pages |
| Authors:
Miriam F. Perlberg; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI DEPT OF OPERATIONS
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| Ultra intelligence derived from decryption of high-level German military communications nets provided the Allied forces defending Crete with extraordinary warning of the impending German air assault in May 1941. Despite the advantage of this warning, the Allies' defense of Crete was unsuccessful. Examination of the preparations for the battle and of the available intelligence reveals shortcomings in the linkage between intelligence and operations which reduced the battlefield commander's ability to ... |
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| Motion Sickness: Significance in Aerospace Operations and Prophylaxis (Le Mal des Transports: Son Importance pour les Operations Aerospatiales et Prophylaxies) |
SEP 91 |
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| Authors:
ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE (FRAN CE)
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| In aerospace activities, motion sickness, specifically airsickness, continues to be a problem during flying training and in regular operations of aircrew and passengers (e.g. paratroops). Simulator sickness can degrade the effectiveness of simulator training and space sickness reduces the efficiency of astronauts. Seasickness is also of aeromedical concern in so far as it affects aircrew operating from ships and the survivability of ditched aviators. The Lecture Series has been designed, ... |
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| General Configuration Aspects on Airlifter Design, |
DEC 1990 |
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| Authors:
J. L. Diez; J. R. Herrera; J. L. Asenjo; CONSTRUCCIONES AERONAUTICAS S A MADRID (SPAIN)
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| This paper tries to briefly summarize the main constrains which must be covered during the prefeasibility phase in the airlifter design, based on the actual background of the Advanced Design Department of CASA. Looking at the recent aviation history we can see that in the period before the II W W there was not any aircraft that could be considered to be designed under military transport criteria, certainly caused by ... |
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| The Airborne and Special Operations Test Board, 1940-1990: A commemorative History |
OCT 90 |
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| Authors:
Robert L. Johnson Ii; ARMY TEST AND EXPERIMENTATION COMMAND FORT HOOD TX
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| Crete and the Three Levels of War |
28 FEB 89 |
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| Authors:
John M. Miller; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| With the passage of time, the U.S. Army has come to realize that the operational level of war provides the linkage between the strategic and tactical levels of war. With this recognition, also comes the realization that tactical levels of war. With this recognition, also comes the realization that tactical success often requires a well thought-out strategy and clearly defined operational objectives. This study seeks to examine the battle of ... |
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| Air Warfare and Air Base Defense 1914-1973 |
88 |
417 pages |
| Authors:
John F. Kreis; OFFICE OF AIR FORCE HISTORY WASHINGTON DC
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| From virtually the first appearance of aircraft in warfare, their bases have been the targets of enemy attack and the concern of defending friendly forces. Between 1914 and 1973, the concept of air base air defense grew with the technological changes of the 20th Century. In 1914, antiaircraft guns could barely contend with early warplanes. Until World War II an attacker could do little permanent damage to the grass of ... |
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| Soviet Airborne Forces and the Central Region: Problems and Perceptions |
JUN 87 |
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| Authors:
James F. Holcomb Jr; ARMY COMBINED ARMS CENTER FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SOVIET ARMY STUDIES OFFICE
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| Use of massive amounts of airpower and conventional surface-to- surface missiles in lieu of nuclear strikes will allow the Soviets to break into NATO's operational rear with force-tailored, highly mobile formations called 'operational maneuver groups' (OMG). The OMGs would be of division or army/corps size at army and front level respectively. They would conduct raiding actions once in NATO's rear area to disrupt C3 and logistical functions, capture key facilities ... |
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| Readiness Impact of Fielding Mobile Subscriber Equipment in the Airborne Division |
23 APR 87 |
48 pages |
| Authors:
Frank G. Stump; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The fielding of Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) as part of future Army of Excellence (AOE) designs in the Airborne Division presents significant readiness challenges in the areas of deployability, employability and mission accomplishment. The results of this study clearly point out that the current MSE TOE is not capable of satisfying the requirements of a forced entry airborne operation without modification. Possible courses of action provide two workable solutions to ... |
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| Integrated Paratroop Door. |
13 NOV 1984 |
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| Authors:
J. G. Backlund; D. L. Gibler; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A deployable platform for use in conjunction with an outwardly opening hinged door on the body structure of a vehicle is described which comprises a hydraulically or pneumatically actuated platform pivotally mounted to the vehicle at the doorway opening and connected to the door by an over center linkage member pivotally connected at one end to the door and at the other to the platform whereby the platform may be ... |
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| The Soviet Airborne Experience |
NOV 84 |
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| Authors:
D. M. Glantz; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
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| Contents: The Prewar Experience; Evolution of Airborne Forces During World War II; Operational Employment: Vyaz'ma, January-February 1942; Operational Employment: Vyaz'ma, February-June 1942; Operational Employment: On the Dnepr, September 1943; Tactical Employment; The Postwar Years. |
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| The Falkland Islands: Offensive, Attack of Prepared Positions, British Joint Task Force, May 1981. |
30 JUN 1983 |
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| Authors:
J. D. Middleton; K. F. Whittenberg; J. L. Brazeak; P. Hockensmith; J. P. Fitter; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS COMBAT STUDIES INST
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| On 2 April 1982 Argentinian troops invaded the Falkland Islands against minimal British opposition, precipitating a major British effort to retake the islands, beginning 21 May. The battle for Darwin and Goose Green was the first major land battle of the war as well as the bloodiest. The battle offered the first opportunity to test new weapons systems in combat, and to establish tactics which were used in later operations. ... |
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| Integrated Paratroop Door. |
31 DEC 1981 |
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| Authors:
John G. Backlund; David L. Gibler; DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE WASHINGTON DC
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| A deployable platform for use in conjunction with a hinged aircraft door is described which comprises a hydraulically or pneumatically actuated platform pivotally mounted to the aircraft at the doorway opening and connected to the door by a linkage member pivotally connected at one end to the door and at the other to the platform to allow deploying of the platform simultaneously with opening of the door. (Author) |
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| Soviet Airborne Anti-Armor Tactics in the Defense |
JUN 1981 |
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| Authors:
Robert A. Kuth; ARMY RUSSIAN INST APO NEW YORK 09053
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| In this paper, the author discusses the organization, equipment, capabilities, and missions of Soviet airborne forces and examines the nature of Soviet airborne tactics in defensive training operations against armor. Particular attention is directed to a survey of selected articles appearing in Soviet military journals, namely, Voennyy Vestnik (Military Herald). The author concludes that while the offensive role of Soviet airborne forces is of paramount importance, defensive antiarmor operations and ... |
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| Prediction of Success in Airborne Training |
NOV 1980 |
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| Authors:
F. N. Dyer; W. P. Burke; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| Physical fitness, Airborne training success and a number of other trainee variables were related for nearly 4,000 Airborne trainees. Success in training was found to be strongly associated with trainee physical fitness as measured by Army Physical Fitness Test events and performance on a modified Harvard Step Test. Large group differences found in Airborne training success between males and females and among officers, cadets and enlisted trainees were paralleled by ... |
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| Raiding the Continent: The Origins of British Special Service Forces |
06 JUN 1980 |
157 pages |
| Authors:
Howard J. T. Steers; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| This study examines the establishment and development of British Special Service forces - the commandos and airborne forces - from June 1940 to June 1941, with particular emphasis on the relationship between the role of these forces and the overall strategic policy. The problems arising from a lack of congruence between role and policy are enumerated, as well as the effects of the circumstantial influences of prior organizational interests and ... |
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| The Use of In-flight Evaluation for the Assessment of Aircrew Fitness. |
FEB 1976 |
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| Authors:
Chester L. Ward; ADVISORY GROUP FOR AEROSPACE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PARIS (FRANCE)
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| The AGARD Aerospace Medical Panel Specialists Meeting, Ankara, Turkey, 24 October 1975, was on the subject of The Use of In-Flight Evaulation for the Assessment of Aircrew Fitness. These proceedings reprint the seven papers delivered at this meeting, and include a general discussion and a Technical Evaluation Report. The importance of in-flight assessment cannot be emphasized too greatly inasmuch as in-flight performance and pathophysiological status and events are the ultimate ... |
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| Oppose the Intervention of American Imperialism in the Domestic Affairs of Laos |
14 NOV 1960 |
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| Authors:
JOINT PUBLICATIONS RESEARCH SERVICE ARLINGTON VA
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| TESTS ON A MODIFIED TYPE ' 'R' ' PARACHUTE. VALETTA C MK. 1 VL.262 |
24-Feb-1953 |
13 pages |
| Authors:
AEROPLANE AND ARMAMENT EXPERIMENTAL ESTABLISHMENT BOSCOMBE DOWN (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| The type-R parachute with a static line 18-22 ft long tied to a 50-lb pack closing tie and to the apex of the main canopy was satisfactory for low-level (about 300 ft) dropping of packages either manually or by means of an ejector platform from the paratroop exit of Valetta aircraft. The apex tie was a single loop of 150-lb cord. |
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| A PSYCHOLOGICAL STUDY OF TROOP REACTIONS TO AN ATOMIC EXPLOSION |
FEB 1953 |
151 pages |
| Authors:
PETER A. BORDES; JOHN L. FINAN; GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV ALEXANDRIA VA HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH OFFICE
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| Questionaires and polygraph test administered to paratroops dur ing the progress of the Desert Rock exercise indicated that the troopers' factual information about AW, especially that concerning self-protection, increased sharply following their indoctrination, and remained essentially the same during the exercise. Anticipation of the maneuver and practical experience were believed to aid in the retention. The participants' self-confidence in their ability to sustain both conventional and atomic combat showed a ... |
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