available to provide the level of firepower, dependability and accuracy of a 5.56mm rifle. Proven in military combat operations all over the world, it is in a class by itself as a first rate combat weapon system. The Colt M4 Carbine serves as the United States Armed Forces’ weapon of choice and the weapon of the 21st century warfighter. The Colt M4 is the ONLY 5.56mm carbine in the world today that is manufactured to meet or exceed the stringent performance specifications (MILSPEC) required for acceptance
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command The U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is working on a new active defense weapon system concept to enhance protection for combat forces and theater-level assets for the Force XXI Army. The mobile Tactical High Energy Laser, or THEL, weapon system would provide an innovative solution for the acquisition and close-in engagement problems associated with "dumb munitions" — a primary concern because counter-battery fire may not be an option in densely
Radio Frequency Weapons and the Next Phase of Terrorism Abstract: This paper examines different types of radio frequency ("RF") weapons that are currently being developed. It discusses the different types of weapons that currently exist, explains why they would be useful to terrorists, and explores different ways to defend against them. Recent media articles have put forth the idea of the "RF weapon," something that has been described as if it were a magical gun that can bring the United
advancements in unmanned military weapons systems in modern warfare and the roles that these systems may play in the future, not only in warfare but also in non-warfare roles. Since the beginning of time, the way humans have waged war has evolved through ingenuity and progressive technology. During the Revolutionary War’s Battle of Bunker Hill, Colonel William Prescott’s famous saying “Don’t fire, till you see the whites of their eyes” (Free Republic) was indicative of the close proximity combatants had
array of ageing aircraft, to include, the A-10 Thunderbolt, the F-16 Falcon, the F/A 18 Hornet, and AV-8b Harrier. To be able to replace this long list of aircraft, the F-35 was designed with some of the most advanced sensors and sophisticated weapons systems, giving the aircraft 360 degrees of situational awareness. When asked about the survivability of the aircraft in air to air combat, Air Force Chief General Mark Welsh stated, “(the enemy
and command and control of Joint Air Land Integration.” (1) The 16th Air Land Regiment employs two Air Land Batteries, which list their primary responsibilities as “defending land forces from enemy air attack using the RBS-70 short range missile system and the PSTAR-ER Radar” (1) and
Diverse weapons are used in a battlefield against an adversary. The destructive effect of weapons also differs from one weapon to another. Weapons can be classified as toxic or non-toxic. An example of a toxic weapon is a smoke bomb. It is composed of a mixture of chemicals, zinc oxide being a chief constituent. Upon explosion, it releases a gush of zinc chloride fumes into the air. These fumes are poisonous, and when inhaled, cause a fatal condition called Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
will be on his knees and held up by two hooks and they take an ax to his back to break away the ribs, then take his lungs and place them on his shoulders) without making a sound, will go to Valhalla. Their social behavior was based on an unwritten system of honor or code of ethics. Their moral code was determined by the gods but rather honor. Honor went a long way in Viking culture, it was the most defining attribute a man could have. A man of honor was a principled man, he gave moderation, was generous
kindling of invention. Before the he chemical core was known as CBRN(Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear), back when the Chemical Warfare Service was labeled CWS, Colonel McBride chipped away at the barriers at the complexities of our chemical weapons and made a huge impact through his research to go along with it. Although Colonel McBride was predominately self taught, he began his success as an electrical engineer. The beginning of his military career started in 1904 when he was 25 years old
that the weapons of war can also be used as instruments of peace. To start off, one of the key ideas behind the tense, yet somewhat stable peace between the Soviet Union and United States during the second half of the 20th century was the concept of Mutually Assured Destruction, or MAD. As both of the world’s superpowers attempted to outstrip each other in a nuclear arms race, it grew increasingly apparent that should one nation attempt to strike the other or its allies with nuclear weapons, the consequences
out the war. What would have been a fairly easy takeover for the USSR became a long and protracted war due to the USA involvement. The USSR was finally defeated by the Afghanis ten years later. This period was also when the accumulation of nuclear weapons was occurring. The two superpowers competed to have the most p... ... middle of paper ... ...en as a super-power it would appear they still do not match the USA in their cultural influence on the rest of the world. In conclusion while it is clear
armed with a gun than when he or she has another weapon or is unarmed. I believe that there are a few solutions that can be used to solve this problem at both a community and national level. The first course of action is to establish a national system for registering guns and ammunition. Anyone can obtain a gun by going to a state with less restrictive laws or by getting a friend who lives in the state to buy the guns for them. A national system would prevent this by scaring those "friends" into
The medieval period was very unique; they had different ways of fulfilling errands compared to modern day techniques. Their social hierarchy, lifestyle, health, castles and weapons were all very exclusive to Medieval Europe. We also can’t forget one of the most important events in medieval history; The Black Plague. FEUDAL SYSTEM: There was a very distinctive social hierarchy during the medieval period. The person who could control what everyone does, including royalty, was the pope. He was in charge
such leaps and bounds in the fields of science and warfare. The computer, now a seemingly harmless invention was going to be used to launch and detonate nuclear missiles. Nuclear, chemical and biological weapons were at one time was nothing more than science fiction. The world has never been so close to ending than in the years which are labeled the Cold War. From the Truman Doctrine to the Cuban missile crisis to the LGM-30 Minuteman missile silos that still dot the American plains, many Americans
Cobra came through. The Cobra struck me in a way that I now feel the need to explain how great of an asset this machine is to our country. What sources provided the best information were mostly government websites. The information found ranged from system specifications to available ammunition all the way to what countries have a contract with Bell Inc. and can use their product with their military. There will be a presentation of what packages the AH-1 Cobra comes with, the evolution of the Super
liberate Kuwait. It was the first non-conventional war; in which new, fairly new, or even experimental weapons were used. The Gulf War displayed much new technology that you will learn lots about in this paper. This paper may sound very technical, but that is what it is about, the new weapon technology vs. the conventional types of weapons used in previous wars. This paper is about the advancement of weapon technology, and how the military changed the tactics used before. TOMAHAWK MISSILE and the F-117
France were in deep debt and disarray, so there was no dominant country to be the political, economic, and military leader of the region. The U.S. and Soviet Union both wanted to use the opportunity to achieve their goals. The U.S. set up an alliance system in Western Europe, where the USSR did the same in the east. The competition got more intense, followed by the Cold War, which started in around 1947 and ended in 1991. During that period, two superpowers, US and Soviet Union, do alter earlier historical
you do? Would you still feel safe in your community? Will you start to panic or just lay vulnerable to the impact of the missile? These weapons are only capable of mass destruction and nothing more. Nuclear Weapons are capable of diminishing environments to ash and rendering them useless. Nuclear Weapon also destroys civilization and end many lives. Nuclear Weapons serve no positive purpose and should be illegal all around the world. Scientists have studied survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki
device (ECD). The Taser uses electricity to override the central nervous system, an effect referred to as “neuro-muscular incapacitation (NMI), to cause temporary incapacitation to allow officers to gain control of a subject. Electronic controlled devices basically use high voltage, low wattage electrical charges to induce involuntary muscle contractions that cause a subject to be temporarily incapacitated. The weapon system is designed to fire two probes, or darts, that are attached to insulated
most criminal activity. More often than not, criminals have access to the weapons of their choice more easily than it should be. Getting them from licensed dealers, black markets, and family members’ homes, the availability of these militia weapons has become to effortless to obtain. The rise of criminal activity is part of the reason more than one-third of high school students have easy access to a weapon or gun. “Four out of five guns brought to school are actually brought from