| Relevance of Armor in Counterinsurgency Operations |
08 Jun 2012 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
Douglas F Baker; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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 | Since the end of the Second World War most modern armies have been conventionally structured and equipped to fight high-intensity conflicts against like-armed nations. There also have been many low-intensity conflicts in which similarly equipped nations found themselves engaged. In response to these low-intensity conflicts, nations employed the forces available to them, which were generally armored and mechanized in nature. The result of these conflicts have made the relevance of ... |
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| Fatigue Damage Analysis of an Elastomeric Tank Track Component |
May 2012 |
22 pages |
| Authors:
William V Mars ; D Ostberg; ENDURICA LLC FINDLAY OH
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| The backerpad on the Abrams tank track system is an elastomeric cushion that protects the track and has direct contact with the tank s wheels. The backerpad s service life is limited by harsh operating conditions, and system designers are challenged to extend that limit. Accordingly, an analysis is demonstrated here of an experimental backerpad s fatigue performance under the action of a tank roadwheel repeatedly rolling over the pad. ... |
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| Future Ground Requirements: 2012 and Beyond |
23 Mar 2012 |
47 pages |
| Authors:
Robbin Finley; Jeff Sanders; ARMY PEO (SIMULATION TRAINING AND INSTRUMENTATION) REDSTONE ARSENAL AL TARGETS MANAGEMENT OFFICE
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| The current fleet of ground targets is based heavily on Russian built battle tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and armored personnel carriers (circa 1970s) with a recent influx of American made technical vehicles. Do we maintain an emphasis on Russian armored targets? Do we need weaponry from other countries? Do we put additional emphasis on current scenarios and introduce additional irregular warfare assets? This study will explore these questions and in ... |
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| Reynolds Number Effects on Thrust Coefficients and PIV for Flapping Wing Micro Air Vehicles |
09 Mar 2012 |
132 pages |
| Authors:
John P Tekell; AIR FORCE INST OF TECH WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH DEPT OF AERONAUTICS AND ASTRONAUTICS
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| For the last several years the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) has conducted research in aerodynamics for flapping wing micro air vehicles (MAVs). The focus of this research was to augment this effort by measuring thrust, velocity, and torque in tanks of water and glycerin using a scale and a reaction torque cell. The results for different flapping mechanisms are compared to a rotating propeller with the goal of ... |
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| Defense Standardization Program Journal. January-March 2012 |
Mar 2012 |
57 pages |
| Authors:
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY FORT BELVOIR VA DEFENSE STANDARDIZATION PROGRAM OFFICE
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| The Defense Standardization Program Journal is published four times a year by the Defense Standardization Program Office (DSPO). Topics in this issue include: Director's Forum, Quality Management System Ensures the Effectiveness of Biological Reagents, New Lightweight Aluminum Alloys Qualify to Armor Military Vehicles, Advanced Tank Coatings Reduce Costs and Enhance Fleet Readiness, Improved EMF Standards Increase Personnel Safety, Alternative Sustainable Plating for Electrical Connectors Reduces Exposure to Hazardous Material, and ... |
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| Fatigue Damage Analysis of an Elastomeric Tank Track Component |
22 Feb 2012 |
16 pages |
| Authors:
William V Mars; David Ostberg; ENDURICA LLC FINDLAY OH
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| The backerpad on the Abrams tank track system is an elastomeric cushion that protects the track and has direct contact with the tank's wheels. The backerpad's service life is limited by harsh operating conditions, and system designers are challenged to extend that limit. Accordingly, an analysis is demonstrated here of an experimental backerpad's fatigue performance under the action of a tank roadwheel repeatedly rolling over the pad. First, the elastomer ... |
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| Fires. A Joint Publication for U.S. Artillery Professionals. November - December 2011 |
Nov 2011 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
Jennifer McFadden; Paul Jiron; DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FORT SILL OK FIRES CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
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| Fires, a professional bulletin, is published bimonthly by Headquarters, Department of the Army under the auspices of the Fires Center of Excellence (Building 652, Hamilton Road), Fort Sill, Okla. The views expressed are those of the authors and not the Department of Defense or its elements.PURPOSE: Founded in 2007, Fires serves as a forum for the professional discussions of all Fires professionals, both active and Reserve Component (RC); disseminates professional ... |
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| Evaluation of Low Hazardous Air Pollutant Thermoset Adhesives for the Application of Rubber-to-Metal Bonding on Army Tank Pads and Road Wheels |
Sep 2011 |
50 pages |
| Authors:
Ryan D Robinson; Faye R Toulan; Christopher B Stabler; David Flanagan; Henry Feuer; Paul Touchet; John J La Scala; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ADELPHI MD SENSORS AND ELECTRON DEVICES DIRECTORATE
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| The Environmental Protection Agency is in the process of mandating Defense Land Systems and Miscellaneous Equipment and National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants that will affect Army surface coating operations. Bonding unvulcanized rubber to a metal substrate in the production and replacement of tank treads, track pad, track shoes, and road wheels uses thermoset adhesives and primers with a high hazardous air pollutant (HAP) content. This research focused on ... |
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| TARDEC Annual Report 2010 |
15 Jun 2011 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
Jerry Aliotta; Mike Roddin; Derhun Sanders; Grace Bochenek; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| The pages of this Annual Report will reveal a list of TARDEC's accomplishments, and we are certainly proud that our people have accomplished these dynamic things and embraced our creed to be innovative, knowledgeable always learning, and focused. You ll find many examples of our associates commitment to these principles in the following pages. Our dedication spans the five technology focus areas at TARDEC: Ground Vehicle Power and Mobility (GVPM), ... |
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| Embedded Training and the Training Requirements for the Abrams Main Battle Tank |
JUN 2011 |
71 pages |
| Authors:
Gerald Biolchini; Kevin Crawley; Karolyn Kinney; NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
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| The Abrams tank has had an Operational Requirements Document (ORD) requirement for embedded training (ET) since 1994 and has successfully demonstrated the capability as early as 2001. The most challenging aspect of implementing ET has been to get the Abrams combat development community (User) and materiel development community (Product Manager) to equally consider the need for ET among competing combat capability. The need and priority for embedded training has not ... |
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| Non-Deployable Soldiers: Understanding the Army's Challenge |
07 May 2011 |
100 pages |
| Authors:
Scott Arnold; Christopher Crate; Steve Drennan; Jeffrey Gaylord; Arthur Hoffmann; Donna Martin; Herman Orgeron; Monty Willoughby; AIR WAR COLL MAXWELL AFB AL
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| The increasing rate of non-deployable Soldiers has a strategic effect on the Army. At issue is what Army leaders can do to minimize this rate. This is a top priority issue for Army leaders and the Human Capital Enterprise and impacts the readiness of operational and institutional forces. Commands, think tanks, and senior staffs also examined and provided insights and recommendations about maintaining deployable Soldiers. This research expanded upon their ... |
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| Impact of Continuous Competition on Operations and Support Costs |
May 2011 |
90 pages |
| Authors:
Jacques S Gansler; William Lucyshyn; Christopher Vorhis; MARYLAND UNIV COLLEGE PARK CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND PRIVATE ENTERPRISE
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| Based on projected federal budget deficits, the Department of Defense can expect continued downward budgetary pressure for the foreseeable future. Necessary spending, such as replacing aging defense systems and providing health care for veterans and their families, makes the DoD s long-term acquisition plans unsustainable. If current spending patterns continue, then cost control, not to mention net budget cuts, will be one of the most difficult challenges facing defense policymakers. ... |
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| ONR Manhatten Project |
18 MAR 2011 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Kevin Centeck; ARMY TANK AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| A 2008 study concluded an Abrams APU could save 74 gallons of JP-8 per tank per battlefield day, which calculates to saving 4,300 gallons per brigade per day. Time at idle, estimated to be as much as 83% of total operating time. Abrams tactical idle at 1250 rpm consumes 17gal/hr. Current APU solutions consume 1.5 gal/hr. Study also showed benefit to Abrams main engine 10 year replacement costs by over ... |
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| Novel Pharmacological Approaches for Treatment of Neurotoxicity Induced by Chronic Exposure to Depleted Uranium |
Mar 2011 |
15 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen D Lasley; ILLINOIS UNIV AT CHICAGO
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| The chemical properties and high density of depleted uranium (DU) render the metal well suited for military purposes. The U. S. Army utilizes DU for tank armor and in munitions, deployed such weapons in the first Gulf War, and is currently deploying them in Afghanistan. However, knowledge of DU neurotoxicity and its treatment is lacking despite reports of exposed cohorts exhibiting neurocognitive dysfunction (1). Research in chronically exposed rats has ... |
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| The 2008 Battle of Sadr City |
Jan 2011 |
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| Authors:
David E Johnson; M W Markel; Brian Shannon; RAND ARROYO CENTER SANTA MONICA CA
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| This paper was written as part of an ongoing project entitled The Battle of Sadr City. The project aims to assess the U.S. operations, principally in spring and early summer 2008, to stop Shiite extremists from firing short-range rockets and mortars into the International Zone from Sadr City. This battle also set the conditions designed to allow stability and Iraqi government control to be extended to the whole of Baghdad. ... |
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| Water Transport during Normal Operations of Towboats and Barges in the Illinois River |
Jan 2011 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Danny Heilprin; Todd Main; Penny Herring; COAST GUARD ACADEMY NEW LONDON CT
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| The primary objective of this study was to determine whether barges and towboats can provide a means for Asian carp to bypass the electrical dispersal barrier in the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC). Visual inspections of ballast tanks and voids on 132 barges (empty and loaded) and 14 towboats were completed in August 2010. If the water level in an individual tank or void was greater than or equal ... |
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| Insights into Modularity: 753rd Tank Battalion in World War II |
17 MAR 2008 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
II Daskevich Anthony F.; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The U.S. Army is in the midst of its largest organizational change since World War II. At the heart of its transformation is its conversion to a modular, brigade-based force design. The creation of self-contained brigade combat teams, as well as modular support and functional brigades, is intended to provide a more capable and adaptable force in which units can be combined or augmented to build tailored formations to meet ... |
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| M109A6 Paladin Self-Propelled Howitzer: Full Load, High Ambient Cooling Test and Follow-on Engineering Tests |
DEC 2004 |
111 pages |
| Authors:
Stephen Aamodt; Mary Goryca; TACOM RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER WARREN MI
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| Full load, high ambient cooling tests were conducted on a M109A6 Paladin vehicle in three different configurations. The intent was to verify cooling capability of the vehicle. The powertrain configurations tested included: (1) the baseline, a 440 horsepower Detroit Diesel engine with the Allison TC360 torque converter, (2) the baseline Detroit Diesel engine with an Allison TC396 torque converter, and (3) an up-powered 500 horsepower Detroit Diesel engine and the ... |
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| Present and Future Diagnostics and Prognostics of Ground Combat Vehicles |
09 JUL 2003 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Elena Bankowski; Christopher Miles; ARMY TANK-AUTOMOTIVE COMMAND WARREN MI
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| Diagnostics capability of ground combat vehicles has to be compatible with the Army Diagnostic Improvement Program. Present systems are capable of performing health monitoring and health checks using internal embedded resources. They employ standard sensors and data bases that monitor data signals, measurements and built-in test (BIT). These devices provide a comprehensive source of data to accomplish complete and accurate system level diagnostics and fault isolation at line replaceable unit ... |
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| Have Gun, Will Travel: A Tank Company in the Light Infantry Brigade |
2003 |
103 pages |
| Authors:
Richard R. Rouleau; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| In 1997 the last separate divisional tank battalion was deactivated, leaving no habitually assigned tank battalion or company to any of the Army's light forces. The Army's interim fix has been to assign an Immediate Reaction Company from anyone of the heavy divisions based in the United States to support contingency operations. The focus of this research will be on tanks in support of the infantry brigades and regimental combat ... |
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| In-Bore Measurement of 120-mm Ammunition Temperatures |
DEC 2001 |
63 pages |
| Authors:
Gregory M. Kolasa; Boris Flyash; ARMY ARMAMENT RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING CENTER PICATINNY ARSENAL NJ CLOSE COMBAT ARMAMENTS CENTER
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| This report describes the design, fabrication, and testing of an inert 120-mm tank ammunition cartridge, which, via wireless telemetry, transmitted data on gun tube/ammunition surface and internal temperature as the cartridge was placed into 'battlecarry' after various quantities of rounds were fired. Battlecarry may be explained as the practice of chambering a round of ammunition with the tank fire control set for that type of ammunition so that the tank ... |
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| Acquisition of the Wide Area Munition |
24 OCT 2001 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
Mary L. Ugone; John E. Meting; Douglas P. Neville; Barbara S. Wright; Bradley M. Helter; INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA
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| The Army initiated the Wide Area Munition program in November 1986, to be a smart, autonomous, top-attack, anti-tank munition to neutralize armored combat vehicles (track and heavy wheeled) at a standoff distance. The Wide Area Munition uses acoustic and seismic sensors in its ground platform to detect, track, and classify potential targets, and then launch an infrared detecting submunition over the top of the selected tracked target. Once above the ... |
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| UK Military Requirements for Robotic Land Vehicles |
01 NOV 2000 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
H. A. Warren; DEFENCE EVALUATION AND RESEARCH AGENCY SURREY (UNITED KINGDOM)
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| This presentation describes the operational requirements and methods of achieving remote operation of Combat Engineer Equipments for use by the UK Army during periods immediately prior to combat possibly during combat and extensively in battle area clearance operations. The techniques can also be used in peace support. The paper examines the teleoperational requirements for the adaptation of existing Combat Engineer Vehicles such as the Chieftain Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineer (CH ... |
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| TED On-Board: The U.S. Army's New Diagnostic Enabler |
SEP 2000 |
23 pages |
| Authors:
Holly Ingham; Richard Helfman; Edmund Baur; John Dumer; Timothy Hanratty; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD ADVANCED COMPUTATIONAL AND INFORMATION SCIENCES DIRECTORATE
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| The U.S. Army is improving its logistic information systems so that it can continue to meet the logistics needs of future combat operations. This report describes a system that will provide engine status information on the M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks to battalion and brigade logistics maintainers. The system will reside on board the tank and is called TED On-Board. TED On- Board is an ... |
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| Digital Procedural Skill Retention for Selected M1A2 Tank Inter- Vehicular Information System (IVIS) Tasks |
AUG 1999 |
104 pages |
| Authors:
William R. Sanders; ARMY RESEARCH INST FOR THE BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCES ALEXANDRIA VA
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| The U.S. Army Force 21 program makes extensive use of digital communications technologies to speed the exchange of information among all operational levels. While digital communications offers great potential, anecdotal reports from field trials and testing repeatedly state that the basic procedural skills needed to operate these systems are highly perishable. The present research developed estimates of digital procedural skill retention for the tasks of creating and sending digital map ... |
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| 1999 NDIA Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference Monterey, CA 31 Jan-2 Feb 1999 |
02 FEB 1999 |
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| Authors:
NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATIONARLINGTON VA
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 | This report contains viewgraphs presented at the 1999 NDIA (National Defense Industrial Association) Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference held in Monterey, California on 31 Jan-2 Feb 99. |
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| Proceedings 1999 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference How Healthy Is Our Fleet? January 31-February 2, 1999 Double Tree Hotel & Monterey Conference Center Monterey, California Event #955 |
1999 |
438 pages |
| Authors:
NATIONAL DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATIONARLINGTON VA
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| ICTAP CHARTER Purpose: Forum for principal managers at TACOM and Senior Executives from industry and review issues of common interest concerns |
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| Why the Russian Military Failed in Chechnya |
AUG 1998 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
Raymond C. Finch III; FOREIGN MILITARY STUDIES OFFICE (ARMY) FORT LEAVENWORTH KS
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| Nations usually resort to using military force when lesser means of persuasion have proven inadequate. Conflict results when one country or people has been unsuccessful in forcing another country or people to submit to its will. As Clauswitz remarked, "War is merely an extension of politics by other means." In the modern understanding, the decision to employ force often rests upon the assumption that lesser means of persuasion have failed. ... |
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| "Tanks" for the Memories? Will Airpower, Specifically Helicopters, Replace Tanks in 2010? |
12 FEB 1998 |
25 pages |
| Authors:
John W. Blumentritt; NAVAL WAR COLL NEWPORT RI JOINT MILITARY OPERATIONS DEPT
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| The subject of helicopters replacing tanks has been a matter of controversy for years. This high-stakes doctrinal debate, possibly driven by limited service budgets, historical events, and even some parochialism, complicates the task of Joint Force Commanders as they create plans to effectively integrate available forces to achieve full spectrum battlefield dominance. Many people argue that occupational forces must consist of "boots and treads" on the ground to dominant and ... |
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| Report on the Evaluation Results of the Course "Mechanic Undercarriage Leopard 2" |
14 JAN 1998 |
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| Authors:
G. J. Veldhuis; Y. F. Barnard; J. C. G. M. van Rooij; HUMAN FACTORS RESEARCH INST TNO SOESTERBERG (NETHERLANDS)
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| This report describes the background, the construction and application of a methodology to evaluate technical training. A literature search was executed to investigate, among other things, the characteristics of technical work and technical training, and problems related to the transfer of training. Based on the results a method to evaluate technical training was constructed. The methodology was tried out by evaluating the course for the mechanical engineers for the under ... |
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| The U.S. Airborne Forcible Entry Capability Is Rapidly Becoming Obsolete (We Must Modernize Our Airborne Forces) |
28 APR 97 |
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| Authors:
Michael J. Kazmierski; ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The 82d Airborne Division currently provides a unique forcible entry capability for the U.S. Armed Forces. However, in light of the ability of potential adversaries to counter that capability in the future, the 82d is neither designed nor equipped to accomplish the forcible entry mission in the 21st Century. Unless modernized, the airborne division will soon be incapable of dealing with the developing mechanized and modernized Third World threats that ... |
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| Mechanical Tests and Failure Analysis on Selected Components of the Class 60 Armored Vehicle Launched Bridge (AVLB) During the Class 70 Modification Program |
DEC 96 |
138 pages |
| Authors:
Howard E. Horner; ARMY RESEARCH LAB FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The current Class 60 armored vehicle launched bridge (AVLB), with an overall length of 63 ft, is capable of carrying Class 60 (military load classification MLC - 60 tons) tracked and wheeled loads over a 60-ft-wide gap. The heavier, wider M1A1 main battle tank (Class 70 load) can cross the AVLB over a 50-ft-wide gap with precautions. Several modifications were proposed to upgrade a number of AVLBs from Class 60 ... |
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| Methodology for Predicting and Applying Human Response to Environmental Stressors |
01 SEP 96 |
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| Authors:
Nils D. LaVine; Steven D. Peters; K. R. Laughery; MICRO ANALYSIS AND DESIGN BOULDER CO
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| A methodology is developed to predict performance levels of combat crews in stressed environments. This method builds upon a procedure called the T3 (Task-Taxon-Task) methodology that degrades human skill abilities required to perform tasks. A task network modeling approach is used that links the T3 taxonomic degradation functions with crew models developed for five weapon systems (M1 Tank, AH64 Apache Attack Helicopter, M109 155mm Self Propelled Howitzer, and M21 M3 ... |
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| Coated-Fabric Tank Life Extension Studies |
MAY 96 |
88 pages |
| Authors:
G. E. Fodor; SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INST SAN ANTONIO TX TARDEC FUELS AND LUBRICANTS RESEARCH F ACILITY
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| Time-dependent performances of three polyurethane types, an epicMorohydrin, and a nitrile-based coated-fabric collapsible fuel tank were evaluated under outdoor exposure conditions. These five products were filled with (a) a referee grade diesel fuel and (b) a W-5/W-8 ST special test turbine fuel. Data obtained from the fuel-filled tanks were compared to those of empty, fuel-free products. Results indicated that all examined polyurethane tanks were substantially inferior to those fabricated from ... |
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| Tank Platoon |
03 Apr 1996 |
402 pages |
| Authors:
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC
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| This manual describes how the tank platoon fights. It focuses on the principles of platoon operations and the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) the platoon uses to exploit its combat power and minimize its vulnerabilities while conducting move, attack, and defend operations. |
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| The CFE Treaty: Building European Security. Strategic Forum. Number 48, October 1995 |
OCT 1995 |
6 pages |
| Authors:
Jeffrey D. McCausland; ARMY WAR COLL STRATEGIC STUDIES INST CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
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| The November 17th final implementation date for the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) Treaty is in jeopardy due to Russian insistence that they cannot abide by the limitations imposed on their forces in the treaty's "flank zone.". Domestic political factors in the West and in Russia, rather than purely foreign policy or military considerations, complicate finding a solution. Russian "flank zone" fixes, increasing the number of tanks, armored combat ... |
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| TED-Turbine Engine Diagnostics |
SEP 95 |
21 pages |
| Authors:
Richard Helfman; John Dumer; Timothy Hanratty; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| TED (turbine engine diagnostics) is a diagnostic expert system to help the MI Abrams' mechanic find and fix problems in the AGT15OO turbine engine. ThD was designed and built by the U.S. Army Research Laboratory and the U.S. Army Ordnance Center. Limited fielding was begun in July 1994 to selected National Guard units, with eventual fielding to 28 National Guard units. Active units of the U.S. Army will receive ThD ... |
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| Human and Community Response to Military Noise. Results From Field- Laboratory Tests of Small Arms, 25 mm Cannons, Helicopters, and Blast Sounds |
JUN 95 |
234 pages |
| Authors:
Paul D. Schomer; L. R. Wagner; L. J. Benson; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL
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| The study reported here utilized paired-comparison tests with listeners in real houses to evaluate human response to test sounds from one of four categories of military sources: (1) small arms fire, (2) 25 millimeter (mm) cannon fire, (3) helicopters, and (4) large blasts. The control sound sources were either a wheeled vehicle or white/pink noise. These tests, performed at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, compliment similar tests in Germany (Schomer et ... |
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| Flamespreading Processes in Ball Powder Propellants |
APR 95 |
40 pages |
| Authors:
Andrew L. Brant; Joseph W. Colburn; Carl R. Ruth; Dennis W. Worthington; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| Ball powder propellants, loose and compacted, have been considered for use in recent years in tank and artillery applications. They are on interest due to the potential for high loading density, reduced temperature sensitivity, and improved performance through chemical/geometric progressivity control. However, there are several areas of concern, among them an uncontrolled deconsolidation process of compacted ball powder and a reduction in performance if the deterrent location is varied from ... |
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| Main Tank Gun Simulator Program. |
AUG 1994 |
12 pages |
| Authors:
Gary B. Snyder; Gene A. Klager; Larry Cartier; ARMY COMMUNICATIONS-ELECTRONICS COMMAND FORT BELVOIR VA NIGHT VISION AND ELEC TRONICS SENSORS DIRECTORATE
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| This report contains information pertaining to the M-1 flash simulator program |
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| Advanced Distributed Simulation Technology. System Definition Document |
10 MAR 94 |
122 pages |
| Authors:
Jerry Novak; LORAL SYSTEMS CO ORLANDO FL ADST PROGRAM OFFICE
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| This document contains a concise description of the system under the cognizance of the Advanced Distributed Simulation Technology (ADST) contract. Included are descriptions of the current hardware and software configurations, as well as information on system configuration management, systems engineering, networked simulation standards, terrain and sensor databases, simulation validation, the ADST Technical Library, and other ADST information distribution services. ADST, BDS-D, Configuration management, Networking, Simulation, STRICOM, Systems engineering |
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| ADST Operators/Users Manual for the BDS-D VIDS-equipped M1 |
21 JUL 93 |
19 pages |
| Authors:
Robert Marraccini; LORAL WESTERN DEVELOPMENT LABS SAN JOSE CA
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| This document provides information describing usage and operations of the Vehicle Integrated Defense System (VIDS) equipped M1. |
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| Future Main Battle Tank Analysis for Louisiana Maneuvers |
15 JUN 1993 |
295 pages |
| Authors:
Mark E. Tillman; David Coslin; Robert Walker; Thomas White; Todd Tarantelli; MILITARY ACADEMY WEST POINT NY OPERATIONS RESEARCH CENTER
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| This report summarizes the method and documents the results of cadet designs at the United States Military Academy during Spring Term, 1993. The focus of these designs was the analysis of a futuristic system: The Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT). All the cadets declared Systems Engineering as their major area of study. Our purpose was academic: to provide the cadets with a real Army design ... |
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| Main Battle-Tank Fire Control Systems Transient Response to Step Commands |
27 APR 93 |
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| Authors:
ARMY COMBAT SYSTEMS TEST ACTIVITY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This ITOP describes tests to determine a weapon and sight transient response to commands of angular position and angular rate |
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| Main Battle-Tank Fire Control Systems Frequency Response of Weapon Servo System |
27 APR 93 |
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| Authors:
ARMY COMBAT SYSTEMS TEST ACTIVITY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| The Tank Accuracy Model |
MAR 93 |
59 pages |
| Authors:
Fred L. Bunn; ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This report discusses the theory of tank gun accuracy and the Tank Accuracy Model (TAM) software for generating accuracy data. It is designed for those who produce and use such data for current weapon systems as well as for those who wish to analyze future tank firepower systems. The model produces data for stationary armored vehicles firing at stationary targets and can provide the stationary/stationary data for input to stationary/moving ... |
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| The Bradley Infantry Squad Leader A Breach of Faith? |
19 JAN 93 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Frederick S. Rudesheim; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MIL ITARY STUDIES
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| The Bradley Fighting Vehicle (BFV) equipped units have undergone significant reorganization at the platoon level. The most significant change is the delineation of vehicle (mounted) and dismounted elements, with the Bradley vehicle commander remaining with the vehicle and the two dismount squad leaders leading the dismounted element. This study answers the question, Can the Bradley squad leader manage both the mounted and dismounted responsibilities he once had? This monograph builds ... |
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| Viability of the Heavy Stay-Behind Force |
19 DEC 92 |
51 pages |
| Authors:
Mark J. Eshelman; ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS SCHOOL OF ADVANCED MIL ITARY STUDIES
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| This study examines the viability of heavy (mechanized/armor) stay- behind forces in a deep maneuver role. A stay-behind force is a unit left behind an enemy advance to conduct a mission in the enemy rear after other friendly forces have withdrawn from the area. The monograph examines possible missions for the deep maneuver stay-behind unit, and the commander's requirements in terms of the seven battlefield operating systems. A determination is ... |
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| Tank System Accuracy/Reference Firing |
23 OCT 92 |
30 pages |
| Authors:
ARMY COMBAT SYSTEMS TEST ACTIVITY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD
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| This ITOP describes procedures for determining the capability of the main armament of a tank to accurately deliver fire on stationary targets. System accuracy firing shall be carried out using the system error corrections specified for the weapon system (Individual system error or fleet zero correction). This testing will evaluate the influence of weapon components, ammunition, and firing conditions on system accuracy. |
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| Groundwars Analysis of the Laser Warning Receiver (LWR). Phase 2 |
02 JUN 92 |
26 pages |
| Authors:
PROGRAM EXECUTIVE OFFICER ARMORED SYSTEMS MODERNIZATION WARREN MI
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| Laser Warning Receivers provide early warning of impending threat engagements. An LWR capable of warning the tank commander to pop smoke or take evasive maneuvers benefits the Blue tank during both the attack and the defense. The LWR's had a greater impact on Blue tank survivability in the defense than in the attack. The LWR linked with popping smoke showed more benefit than when linked with seeking cover or moving ... |
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