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Light Antiarmor Weapons FM 3 23.25
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FM 3 23 25 Light Anti Armor Weapons
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The acquisition of new weapon systems is a long and expensive process. Test and Evaluation is a critical and costly step in that process. Model-type-model (MTM) is an emerging operations research technique that can improve efficiency and effectiveness of weapon system evaluation. For example, MTM can be used to predict whether a given test scenario will yield significant results. The goal of this thesis is to: (1) examine the suitability of proposed scenarios for comparing the existing...
Topics: Javelin, Dragon, Medium Antiarmor Weapon System (MAW) Top Attack antiarmor, AAWS-M,...
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Antiarmor Weapons Subcourse IN0546
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MCWP 3 15.5 MAGTF Antiarmor Operations
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FM 3 21.91 Tactical Employment of Antiarmor Platoons and Companies
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Topics: DTIC Archive, PITTSBURGH UNIV PA, *PROJECTILES, *PLASTIC EXPLOSIVES, ANTIARMOR AMMUNITION, TERMINAL...
The armored threat has declined significantly since the end of the Cold War. Nevertheless, the overall size of the U.S. inventory of antiarmor munitions has remained fairly constant since 1990, while U.S. weapons have become more sophisticated, lethal and effective. Currently, DOD has a large inventory of about 40 different types of antiarmor weapons capable of destroying tanks, armored combat vehicles, and artillery. These weapons include various types of ground- and air-fired guided missiles,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIARMOR AMMUNITION, DEPARTMENT OF...
As a first step in the testing of the feasibility of the FORCEORIENTED DEFENSE as a viable tactic for countering the large force imbalance in Western Europe, a small-unit, base-case scenario is quantitatively examined through the medium of a manual war game. A \"Monte Carlo\" type manual game v/as developed and used to refine model logic for a subsequent investigation with an expected-value manual game. This work generates the basis for a possible high resolution simulation of the...
Topics: force-oriented defense, force exchange ratio, expected-value manual war game, weapon system...
A primary mission of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is the development of innovative system concepts for improving the effectiveness of U.S. military forces. To assist DARPA in this effort, RAND has established the Concept Analysis Environment (CAE), a secure set of systems for the analysis, exploration, and evaluation of advanced military concepts. This secure framework incorporates simulation models for determining the effectiveness of advanced military system concepts...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gritton, Eugene C, RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA, *SIMULATION, ENVIRONMENTS, MODELS,...
The Anti-armor Advanced Technology Demonstration (A2 ATD) is a series of Battlefield Distributed Simulation - Developmental (BDS-D) experiments focusing on A2 weapon systems evaluations. A2 ATD Experiments consist of a combination of one or more simulators coupled with modular semi-automated forces (MODSAF). Each combination requires Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VV & A) of: individual simulators, MODSAF, and the entire BDS-D simulation. Under the A2 ATD program, methodologies...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Johnson, Irene, ARMY MATERIEL SYSTEMS ANALYSIS ACTIVITY ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD,...
The High Energy Missile (HEMi) design objective is to defeat 1000 mm of roll hardened armour with a weapon that measures less than 1.2 m long in its stored configuration. An innovative penetrator concept utilizing segmented penetrators was developed. To validate the hydrocode predictions of the penetrator performance, an experimental program to launch prototype segmented penetrators in a two-stage light gas gun was prepared. Acceleration of the penetrator to hypervelocity speeds requires a...
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CANADA VALCARTIER (QUEBEC), *ANTIARMOR AMMUNITION,...
In the January-February 1996 ARMOR, I offered the theory that M1A2s with smart ammunition in the defense could destroy enemy armored vehicles at an amazing 11.5:1 ratio. This theoretical capability is the result of increased space and corresponding time provided by the Smart, Target Activated, Fire and Forget (STAFF) rounds range, combined with enhanced digital battle command. These factors increase our lethality and situational awareness on the modern battlefield.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Pryor, Mike, ARMY ARMOR CENTER AND FORT KNOX KY, *ANTIARMOR AMMUNITION, *SMART...
This report describes and suggests improvements to the requirement methodologies for ground-fired conventional ammunition developed for the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC). The analysis deals primarily with the shooter-oriented level-of-effort (SOLOE) and the target-oriented level-of-effort (TOLOE) methodologies. The SOLOE methodology is applied to mortars, grenades, and small- caliber munitions. The TOLOE methodology is applied to the anti-armor and artillery munitions. In both methodologies, the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Girardini, Ken, RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA, *REQUIREMENTS, MARINE CORPS, MILITARY...
Between March 19, 2003 and December 31, 2004, 315 Marines died from combat injuries during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nearly 24% (74) died from a primary lethal injury of the torso. Another 54 individuals had multiple lethal injuries with at least one lethal injury of the torso. This summary presents our preliminary findings on the number and distribution of primary lethal injuries of the torso among Marines.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMED FORCES INST OF PATHOLOGY WASHINGTON DC, *WOUNDS AND INJURIES, *LETHALITY,...
This thesis reviews the history of U.S. antiarmor weapons, doctrine, and organization since the 1930's and tests the hypothesis that there are certain considerations that have been significant in the successful distribution of antiarmor weapons. Four periods of histroy are studied. The first of these is the pre-World War II years, 1939-1940. The second is that period, 1940-1944, between introduction of the German 'blitzkrieg' and the Allied invasion of Normandy. The third period covers U.S....
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gavitt,James S, ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLL FORT LEAVENWORTH KS, *ANTIARMOR...
This bulletin presents basic data on the principal US and Soviet tank guns, antitank rockets, and antitank guided missiles. They illustrate that on today's battlefield: what can be seen can be hit; what can be hit, can be killed Curves and tables have been derived from information supplied by the Defense Intelligence Agency and the US Army Materiel Systems Analysis Agency. Each graph or table describes the best expected performance of the weapon: its capability under optimum conditions of full...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND FORTMONROE VA, *ANTIARMOR AMMUNITION, *ANTITANK...
Under the support of ARO (Grant number: DAAG55-98-1-0133, Engineering Sciences Division), a three-year basic research program is carried out on the micromechanics of penetrator/target interactions. Emphasis is placed on the basic models for penetrators and targets in the interfacial zone, aiming to provide guidelines for the design of advanced armor/antiarmor systems. The outcomes of this three-year program include: (1) A better understanding of the fundamental relationship between the high...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Bao, Gang, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV BALTIMORE MD DEPT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, *ARMOR,...
Modern combat operations are predominantly joint or combined arms, in which different forces and weapon systems come together to fight as a single entity as a system composed of many different systems. For land forces, system of systems typically exists at battalion and above-sized forces. This thesis investigates the effects of two types of terrain (urban and rivers) on combat operations. Using a synthesis of various simulation techniques (rapid scenario generation (RSG), red teaming,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Ong, Cher H, NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA, *MILITARY OPERATIONS, *TERRAIN,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS...
Hunter-Liggett Military Reservation was visited to conduct a soil/terrain evaluation of selected areas and to compare the soil strength data collected at the time of visit with the other 155mm XM718/741 Remote Anti-Armor Mine System (RAAMS) test areas previously characterized. Soil/terrain data were collected at eight sites located in the valley used in TEMAWS experiments. The sites sampled included a range of soil types in undulating to rolling terrain. Most sites were covered with short...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Rula,Adam A, ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS, *ANTIARMOR...
The 60mm gun, BG3, used in the Anti-Armor Automatic Cannon Technology Program (AAAC), fired 69 rounds with various wear-reducing additives. The wear rate per round measured on the vertical land diameter 20.75 inches (527mm) from the rear face of the tube was 0.7-0.8 mil/rd (0.018-0.020 mm/rd) for each additive configuration. In order to test the hypothesis that the various additives were not affecting the wear rate of the cannon, ten rounds were fired without any additives. The wear rate...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Samos,George, ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *GUN BARRELS,...
The Army TACMS Block II missile was developed to carry and dispense thirteen brilliant anti-armor (BAT) submunitions. This system provides the Army with a deep strike capability against moving armor. This paper presents the development of the missile's warhead and its key subsystems. Unique interface issues associated with the integration of the BAT submunitions are highlighted. Ground and flight test results are presented to demonstrate the success of the design. The first end to end flight...
Topics: DTIC Archive, LOCKHEED MARTIN VOUGHT SYSTEMS CORP DALLAS TX, *GUIDED MISSILES, *TACTICAL WEAPONS,...
Difficulties encountered during validation trials of the Small Arms Trainer (SAT) C9A1 light machine gun and Short Range Anti-Armour Weapon (Medium) (SRAAW(M)) simulations are documented. Sources of difficulty included the way the SAT was handled by users, integrating SAT sensors with the SRAAW(M), design of SAT components, SAT facilities, and programming errors in the C9A1 serials. Improvised solutions are described and long-term solutions are recommended.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Grant, Stuart C, DEFENCE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TORONTO (CANADA), *SIMULATORS,...
The objective of the effort was to collect historical data on at least fourteen actions where the US was in defense of enemy armor. The data will be used in a joint US/UK analysis of the degradation in anti-armor defense effectiveness under combat conditions. 29 combat actions were described in detail from the engagement at Krinkelt-Rocherath, Belgium in December 1944. The combat actions are presented in both narrative form and in data tables with all identified data displayed. A database and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Young, Victoria, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP MCLEAN VA MILITARY...
The Army has a requirement to furnish lightweight moving targets for our present and future Multipurpose Machine Gun Ranges, MK-19 Ranges, Anti-armor Ranges, Portable Remote Target System (RETS) Ranges and augment Multipurpose Range Complexes (MPRC).
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY TRAINING SUPPORT CENTER FORT EUSTIS VA, *TRAINING DEVICES, *MOVING TARGETS,...
A simple disk, representative of a simplied artillery round, was modeled. Several suboptimal modeling techniques were incorporated and compared against optimal modeling techniques to explore the errors introduced. The suboptimal model included wedge elements and an abrupt change in element density. The response to different contact algorithms was also investigated. In addition, the effect of various time steps of the loading curve was also investigated.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Berman, Morris S, ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *SUBMUNITIONS,...
A simple model - termed 'fire control' by one player and 'survivability' by the other - is formulated and solved as a mathematical zero- sum game of continuous type on the unit square.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Egerland, Walter O, ARMY BALLISTIC RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *GAME...
The Yuma Proving Ground was visited to conduct a survey of the relative hardness of selected impact areas to establish the most suitable sites for a survivability test as part of DT II testing of 155mm XM718/741 Remote Anti-Armor Mine System (RAAMS). Soil/terrain data were collected at Z, R, Cain, and Adam Fields located along the north side of Poleline Road. Z and R Fields were located on nearly level, moderately dissected gravelly piedmont which had recently been graded and compacted to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Rula,Adam A, ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS, *ANTIARMOR...
The Army Study Highlights is published annually to acknowledge outstanding efforts of individual analysts and encourage continued excellence in the Army analysis community. The studies selected represent examples of efforts that were professionally conducted and are of significance of the Army's missions and goals. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analysis; Airland Battle Future (Heavy) Wargame; Armor/ Antiarmor Masterplan...
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY WASHINGTON DC, *ANTIARMOR AMMUNITION, *AIR LAND BATTLES,...
This report presents the results of a finite element analysis of the Medium Caliber Anti-Armor Automatic Cannon bolt. The analysis determined the stress levels throughout the bolt cross section at peak chamber pressure. A standard axisymmetric finite element program using constant strain elements was employed. Results show the bolt design adequate.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Harris, James, Higgins, John, WATERVLIET ARSENAL NY, *AUTOMATIC WEAPONS, *BOLTS,...
In its report on the Fiscal Year 1999 Defense Appropriations Bill, the House Committee on Appropriations expressed concern with the Cold War mindset of the services, which are continuing to develop and procure an increasing number of tank-killing weapons. The Committee questioned whether current antiarmor acquisition plans are appropriate at a time when potential adversaries have smaller armored forces than during the Cold War. Accordingly, the Committee directed the Secretary of Defense to...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS...
An evaluation of four tracer rounds at subsonic Mach numbers has been conducted. This evaluation indicated that three of the four subsonic tracer rounds possessed large dispersion characteristics. The fourth round, the 7.62 mm NATO round, has acceptable dispersion characteristics; however, even this round demonstrated a dynamic instability at the subsonic Mach numbers. It was found that this instability can be characterized by a growing precessional vector and it is present with or without the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Cuadros,Jaime H, AIR FORCE ARMAMENT LAB EGLIN AFB FL, *Tracer ammunition, Subsonic...
SAA International, under contract to Southern Ballistics, Inc., undertook a development project to greatly improve the performance of armor piercing ammunition fired from the .50 caliber M2 heavy barrel machinegun. This brief presentation will highlight the projectile design approach, the resulting armor penetration performance, and the significant contribution of Bofors' double-base, single perforation propellant, which permitted us to realize our muzzle velocity objectives, within the safe...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Buc, Steven M., SAA INTERNATIONAL LTD GERMANTOWN MD, *ANTIARMOR AMMUNITION, *ARMOR...
The verification and validation (V&V) of the Combined Arms Model Antiarmor Munitions (CARMO-AM) was undertaken to determine the acceptability of the model for use as a quick turnaround tool at TRADOC Analysis Command-Fort Leavenworth. The V&V plan outlines all of the steps necessary in this effort. The V&V plan also states the support, resource, and administrative requirements. CARMO is limited to battalion engagements including supporting artillery and attack helicopters....
Topics: DTIC Archive, Spencer, Jr, Robert D, ARMY TRADOC ANALYSIS COMMAND FORT LEAVENWORTH KS, *ANTIARMOR...
We developed a multi-scale approach for simulating shear initiated reactions that spans from the molecular scale to the mesoscale (length scale of material heterogeneities) to the full continuum scale (length scale of the weapon system) and implemented it into the Combined Hydro and Radiation Transport Diffusion (CTH) hydrocode developed by Sandia National Laboratory. We demonstrated that the new approach allows predictions not previously possible for energetic materials when subjected to loads...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY RESEARCH LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD WEAPONS AND MATERIALS RESEARCH...
The Army is purchasing a new $4-biilion man portable, antiarmor weapon system-known as the Javelin-to replace its aging Dragon system. Javelin is a joint Army and Marine Corps program expected to increase the infantry's lethality against advanced armor threats. In 1997, the Army plans to award a multiyear (3 year) production contract and begin full-rate production. The General Accounting Office (GAO) reviewed the Javelin program under its basic legislative authority to determine whether (1) the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE WASHINGTON DC NATIONAL SECURITY AND INTERNATIONAL A FFAIRS...
The objective of the effort was to collect historical data on at least five actions where US was in defense of enemy armor. The data will be used in a joint US/UK analysis of the degradation in anti-armor defense effectiveness under combat conditions. Fourteen combat actions were described in detail from the engagements at St. Barthelmy, Le Fantay and Abbaye Blanche, France during the battle of Mortain in August 1944. The combat actions are presented in both narrative form and in data tables...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Young, Victoria I, SCIENCE APPLICATIONS INTERNATIONAL CORP MCLEAN VA MILITARY...
This report is the fifth in a series of six reports resulting from our audits of anti-armor weapon systems and associated munitions. This report addresses matters concerning the Army's processes for determining requirements for anti-armor systems and munitions. The Army used both force oriented and threat oriented processes in determining the quantitative requirements for anti-armor munitions to defeat armored targets. The audit's overall objective was to evaluate the reasonableness of the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Reed, Donald E, INSPECTOR GENERAL DEPT OF DEFENSE ARLINGTON VA, *ANTIARMOR...
Gunner training programs for the TOW antiarmor weapon system could be improved in terms of cost effectiveness by implementing appropriate candidate selection models. Candidate gunner selection factors lend themselves to cost per graduate/dropout/failure analyses as well as to program wide efficiency. A review of related literature and the background problems with TOW gunnery training is presented. The alternative models address cost in terms of attrition vs. graduating gunners for Army wide...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Chitwood, Jr, Thomas E, LITTON MELLONICS SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT DIV FORT BENNING GA,...
Evaluation of helicopter antiarmor concepts against simulated enemy ground employments is reported. During July 1964 a helicopter antiarmor experiment, designed with Project Advisory Group (PAG) guidance, was conducted. This experiment measured the ability of helicopter antiarmor teams to engage targets assumed to have been acquired by reconnaissance elements of the air cavalry troop. The SS-11/UH-1 crews were found to encounter considerable difficulty in acquiring enemy target vehicles. None...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Forman, Stephen B, RESEARCH ANALYSIS CORP MCLEAN VA, *HELICOPTERS, *TACTICAL WARFARE,...
This collaborative research program emphasized collaborative research between Johns Hopkins University and the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) towards well-defined common goals: the understanding and development of advanced metallic systems for armor and anti-armor applications. The Johns Hopkins side of the collaboration was operated through a science driven, problem-directed Center the Center for Advanced Metal and Ceramic Systems. The Center provides a tight integration of the University...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Ramesh, K T, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIV BALTIMORE MD, *ARMOR, *METALS, *INTERACTIONS,...
The US Army Infantry School conducted a demonstration of the portability of the Improved Medium Antiarmor Assault Weapon System (IMAAWS), using mock-ups weighing 11, 16, and 20 kg (25, 35, and 45 lbs). The demonstration revealed no significant differences among the different loads in their effects on marching time, heart rate, blood pressure, time to fire a rifle or marksmanship. This report provides details which show that the lack of significant differences was caused by the ideal and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Brainerd,S T, HUMAN ENGINEERING LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *ANTIARMOR...
This is the second of three volumes on the history of DARPA accomplishments and their implications. The first two volumes include histories of selected DARPA projects. The purpose of these histories is to record, for projects and programs having important outputs and for which adequate and appropriate data could be gathered, the chronological and technical histories in such a way that (a) the influence of the projects or programs on defense and civilian technology could be traced, and (b)...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Van Atta, Richard H, INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA, *MILITARY...
The Job Language Performance Requirements (JLPR) study was conducted to determine language tasks the soldier must do in studying/performing job tasks. The language skills (listening, reading, writing, speaking) required to learn each Army job tasks were identified, conditions studied and standards determined. The data that generated the JLPR is identified. (Author)
Topics: DTIC Archive, DEFENSE LANGUAGE INST LACKLAND AFB TX ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER, *JOBS, *SPECIALISTS,...
