The report covers the development of a means to provide positive footing for personnel who must walk or perform duties on ice-covered or other slippery surfaces. These spikes are not a substitute for crampons.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Ferrara, Peter B, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *SPIKES,...
Reinforced poromeric material (Corfam) in industrial-grade thicknesses was evaluated as a leather substitute for fabrication of military dog equipment. User evaluations indicate that industrial-grade Corbam substrate, alone or laminated with polyurethane-coated substrate, possesses physical/ comfort qualities of equivalent grade leathers.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Tomlinson, E S, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *PLASTICS,...
The U.S. Army Land Warfare Laboratory evaluated existing tape recorder/reproducers for use as voice monitors in Army surveillance and observation aircraft. It was concluded that none of the tested recorders are capable of meeting the DA Approved Performance Characteristics for 'Recorder, Voice for Surveillance and Observation Aircraft'. However, development of a suitable recorder is well within the state-of-the-art.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Peirce, Stanley D, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *RECORDING...
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *CARTRIDGES, *FLOAT FLARES,...
The development of an all-purpose trail cutting machete for use in jungle areas is described. It deals with the design features, materials of construction, and functional capabilities of the machete. A parallel development, including a scabbard and a machete sharpener, is also covered in this report. Tests were conducted at Eglin AFB during Ranger Training FTX's and favorable comments were received from the majority of test participants. A letter report of the USARV evaluation of the USALWL...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Drake, Frederick M, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *KNIVES,...
The report describes tests and evaluation of the Bendix 'Multicom' Communication System. The system operates with an open microphone arrangement which provide hands-free operation without using VOX circuits. Tests conducted indicate only a very short communications distance between stations (approximately 130 meters) is obtainable.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Francis, John P, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD,...
The program was performed in response to a request from US Army units in Germany for a hand-thrown grenade capable of defeating a tank. Descriptions of proposed designs are included and the results of limited tests recorded.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Buchanan, John D, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *SHAPED CHARGES,...
The crampon, developed by the US Army Land Warfare Laboratory, was designed to fit a range of ski and vapor barrier boots used by the US Army. The crampon is lightweight, durable and provides the user with required foot stability to safely cross ice fields. The feasibility of designing and fabricating an adjustable crampon has demonstrated.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Leibel, Norman P, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *FIELD EQUIPMENT,...
A low-cost, disposable latrine system was developed as a substitute for honey-bucket, pit and burnout type latrines. This system, weighing approximately 125 pounds, consists of a 4 ft x 2 ft x 2 ft fiberglass box and lid with plastic piping. It is field assembled without special tools and requires only the digging of a trench and the fabrication of a latrine box for its emplacement. The unit is available in the supply system as FSN 4540-762-9450.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Rosen, Harold H, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *TOILET...
The report covers the design, fabrication, and preliminary testing of some expedient means for moving skid mounted helicopters in rough terrain. The work was done in response to a request by the Mobility Equipment Research and Development Center (MERDC) for support of a camouflage program conducted by Modern Army Selected System Test Evaluation and Review (MASSTER) at Fort Hood, Texas.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wilson, Charles R, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *HELICOPTERS,...
The report briefly describes development and performance of a solid fuel tablet for field use. It is made from an acetal resin called Delrin by polymerization of formaldehyde.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Drake, Frederick M, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *SOLID FUELS,...
An advanced prototype rotary tube sprayer was designed, built and tested. Control settings were established to produce a majority of particles under 25 microns using No. 2 diesel oil. Spray characteristics with these settings using insecticides such as malathion differed from those observed with No. 2 diesel oil. Size, weight and noise level of the prototype machine were judged excessive, but other features, such as insecticide flow-rate control and provision for withdrawing insecticide...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Krauss, M, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *SPRAYERS,...
An ultrasonic receiver is discussed which amplifies and translates ultrasonic signals to the audible region. This ultrasonic receiver is transistorized and light weight. In addition to surveillance, an application of this device is proposed for short range silent-signaling.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wenig, J, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *ULTRASONIC RADIATION,...
The purpose of this task was to design and develop environmental kits, sunshade and liner, for the medical treatment tent developed by USALWL under Task 01-S-66. The kits were required in order that the medical treatment tent could be evaluated as a general purpose tent in extreme environmental conditions. The environmental kits developed are lightweight, easy to install and will provide additional protection when used with the tent in extreme hot or cold environments.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Leibel, Norman P, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *TENTS,...
A River Crossing Rope Kit was developed. The specially fabricated ropes had a multifilament polypropylene core with a braided nylon cover and would float on water. Evaluation results are included in the report.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Carney, Joseph L, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *FIELD EQUIPMENT,...
A portable dog kennel of new design is described. It is compactly folded for shipment or storage. All components are attached so that it is virtually one piece. It can be erected by one man without tools in about a minute. It has a dual purpose, shelter for a military dog and a quarantine facility for a dog suspected of being rabid.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Barnhart, Jr, Clyde S, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *DOGS,...
A steering wheel locking device was developed for military tactical wheeled vehicles. The lock is an accessory which can be field installed. The lock cylinder, when unlocked, can be removed to deactivate the device. An user evaluation was conducted which concluded that the device was suitable for the intended use, and after correction of minor deficiencies be type classified.
Topics: DTIC Archive, McGowan, Robert P, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *VEHICLES,...
The US Army Land Warfare Laboratory (LWL) developed an experimental heat tablet of acetal resin for heating combat rations. To use this new fuel source efficiently and provide a support for the ration can or canteen to be heated, the LWL grid was developed. Field evaluations of the grid were generally favorable, although some comments by the users indicated the standoff height of one inch was too much. A decision was made to modify the grid and reduce the standoff height from one inch to one...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Drake, Frederick M, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *FIELD...
Public Address Set AN/UIQ-10 was developed to meet the requirements of the Marine Corps for a family of tactical ground and airborne public address systems to replace existing systems. All development objectives were met. Tests by the Marine Corps and the Army showed that the AN/UIQ-10 was superior to existing systems in performance, portability, flexibility and efficiency. Airborne versions provided superior range performance to existing systems.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Peirce, Stanley D, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *PUBLIC ADDRESS...
The paper describes the development and characteristics of two U. S. mine dog systems. The Mine Detection Dog was recently made operational and has undergone a 6 month evaluation in RVN. The Specialized Mine Detection Dog is currently in development. The training procedures for both have been based on the reward or approach principle of learning.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Romba, John J, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *DOGS, *MINE...
Self-recovery anchor capstan kits were developed for the M151 and M35 military tactical wheeled vehicles. The kits consist of wheel-adaptors, wheel capstans, plastic fiber rope, and earth anchor. The kits are employed, in lieu of conventional vehicle winches, to recover the immobilized vehicle. The kits have these advantages: They are simple and thus likely to be available in working condition when needed; application of towing forces is lower and will usually have an upward component which...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wood, Benjamin F, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *ANCHORS,...
The Radio-Telephone Vox system provides a radio-wire integration arrangement which does not require a dedicated operator. The Voice Operated Switch (VOX) is unique because, in contrast with existing systems, it is not actuated by either random or systematic ambient noise. It responds only to voice sounds. The present system was evaluated by using it to interface the AN/ PRC-77 Tactical Radio and a Field Telephone, TA-312/PT, using field communications wire WD-1 between the radio and the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Francis, John P, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *SWITCHES,...
Two snow shovel kits were developed for use in an arctic environment. One shovel having a detachable handle and a nylon cloth carrying container is for backpacking by the individual soldier. A larger, more durable shovel is for use in conjunction with the man-hauled sled (Ahkio). A snow saw in a scabbard is provided which can be attached either to the handle of the Ahkio shovel, to the disassembled backpack shovel in the carrying case, to the rucksack or to the belt.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Carney, Joseph L, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *ARCTIC REGIONS,...
This is the Final Report of the 40MM Target Marker (Floating), TMF-1, program. The purpose of this program was to prove the feasibility of and to design, develop and test a floatable target marker in a 40mm configuration that can be fired from either the M79 or the M203 Grenade Launcher. The TMF-1 is intended to provide a standoff smoke signal for indicating to aircraft observers and others the location of friendly and enemy positions in swampy or water- covered areas. Upon being fired from...
Topics: DTIC Archive, D'Andrea, Joseph A, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *MARKERS, DROP...
The acquisition and maintenance of detection and search task behaviors are accomplished with positive control techniques. The principal controlling reinforcer (consequence) used is food. The dog is permitted to behave freely in the work environment without coercion and with minimal restraint. The conditioned reinforcers are then used to obtain the fundamental skills, and odor discrimination. Training procedures are described.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Romba, John J, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *DOGS, *NARCOTICS,...
Two Icy Ball Refrigerator Units of improved designed compared with earlier units fabricated under this program were tested in the laboratory and in the field. Under both laboratory and hot-wet field conditions the units performed reliably. Adequate inside-the-box refrigeration temperatures were maintained in a four cu ft insulated storage box under hot-wet field conditions. The present units, however, did not maintain acceptable refrigeration temperatures under these conditions in an eight cu...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Montanarelli, Nicholas, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD,...
At the request of the U.S. Army Office of the Provost Marshall General, the U.S. Army Land Warfare Laboratory performed a test and evaluation of the Coherent Optical Fingerprint Identification System (COFIDS). This system employs the techniques of optical holography to encode fingerprint details and store such information, with high data density, on miniature photographic films. Identification is performed by comparing fingerprints with the hologram using optical cross-correlation. The test,...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Samuels, David W, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *HANDS, *PATTERN...
The report covers the development and test of Retransmission Units, C-7772/GRC. These units, when used with the tactical radios such as the PRC-77 and VRC-12, permit a commander to maintain radio communications while at a position remote from the radios so as to minimize his situation as a potential target. The units can also be used in a field-artillery telephone net with GRA- 39's to allow the field-artillery commander use of this telephone net from a remote location. Although the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Peirce, Stanley D, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *RADIO RELAY...
The object of the task was to develop a fire starting device which could be used in all environments. Commercially available items and the present standard Army butane lighter all have shortcomings which can render them unserviceable. These particular shortcomings could prove fatal to someone who may find himself in a survival situation. Although numerous approaches were investigated and various prototype fire starters were developed and tested, only one item withstood the in-house testing and...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Drake, Frederick M, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *FIRES,...
To gain an understanding of the relationship of drug detector sensitivity to the actual detection of drug abusers, those parameters which are considered of prime importance in determining the probability of detecting drug abusers were examined. In addition, attempts were made to quantify the important relations of drug concentration in urine to elapsed time after drug administration and elapsed time after urination.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Egner, Donald O, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *DETECTORS,...
The report describes the development and test of 10 and 100 watt television transmission systems carried by helicopter. The purpose of the project was to determine whether the system meets the support-mission requirements of PSYOP warfare, and whether it can provide communications in the event of civil disaster. Transmission of both color and black-white programming material was successfully demonstrated. Test results also indicate that the 6- mile radius of ground coverage satisfied the range...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Paxton, Curtis L, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *TELEVISION...
The study surveys existing revetments, work being done on revetments, design of general purpose revetments, and recommends a specific revetment design.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Buchanan, John D, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *REVETMENTS,...
In 1971 a need was expressed by US Army Alaska personnel for a means of driving tent stakes into arctic ice and permafrost without depleting human energy in that harsh environment. The manual driving of conventional stakes and pins required expenditure of an unacceptable level of human energy. Heavy conventional stake drivers weighed 30 to 70 pounds and were unacceptable for contemplated tactical operations. Based on test results generated by the contractor, LWL investigated and developed a new...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Sarvis, John W, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *TENTS, *ARCTIC...
The US Army Land Warfare Laboratory (USALWL) initiated a program to develop and provide oxygen breathing equipment for high altitude rescue operations in Alaska. Commercial equipment currently used by civilian mountain climbing teams was investigated and the Robertshaw Controls Company oxygen system was selected and modified to meet the US Army requirements. The results of the evaluation were favorable, although comments from participating units indicated a lighter weight system was desirable....
Topics: DTIC Archive, Drake, Frederick M, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *BREATHING...
A system for destroying small stocks of DDT-kerosene solutions in situ was developed. The system is designed to be fabricated from commonly available materials, i.e., an oil burner, pipe fittings, sheet metal, a water pump and refractory material for lining the 55 gal drum used as a furnace. The system is capable of burning about 5 gallons of DDT solution per hour. Tests of the effluent from a prototype system by the Army Environmental Hygiene Agency showed that the emissions were below the...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Rosen, Harold H, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *DDT, *PESTICIDES,...
Elements of the Department of Defense in the field and at overseas installations require a method for destroying classified material in the event of potential hostile attack. The current method of burning documents requires considerable time and effort, and is without reasonable assurance of maximum destruction. Under the program, tests were conducted using oxygen as a means of air enrichment to enhance the burning of simulated classified materials. Tests, where oxygen was fed into filing...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Allen, Ralph H, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *REPORTS,...
The UNA-Track Kit consists of four independent track assemblies which mount directly to the hubs of existing 4-wheel drive vehicles. The tracks replace the wheels on a one-for-one basis; no vehicle modifications are required. UNA-Track Kits were mounted on the 1/4-ton M151 and 1 1/4-ton M715/725 trucks and tested to determine the mobility in an arctic environment. The UNA- Track did significantly improve the mobility of the 1/4-ton M151, and the 1 1/4- ton M715/725, but power steering and other...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gurganious, Joseph T, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *KITS,...
The air cushion field dolly is an air-supported dolly without forward propulsion. Tests indicated that the dolly operated as intended up to helicopter gross weights of 7500 pounds. At helicopter gross weights above 7500 pounds the dolly operated satisfactorily on smooth ground, but required excessive drawbar pull on rough terrain. Although the dolly was capable of performing the desired mission, it was considered that it was too large and too complicated, relatively, for troop use in a forward...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wilson, Charles R, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *DOLLIES,...
The feasibility of a quickly extendable vehicular camouflage paulin has been demonstrated on a standard Army 1/4-ton jeep. It survived vehicle runs at 50 mph and was able to be deployed rapidly and easily refolded with minimum training of personnel.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Baer, John L, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *PAULINS, *MILITARY...
The powered wheel kit consists of the standard unpowered ground handling wheel set, which has been modified by application of a power package. Each wheel is driven by a two-cycle engine and hydraulic drive unit. The kit was designed and fabricated, but only brief functional check-out tests were conducted. The task has been reassigned to the Aviation Systems Command for further testing.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wilson, Charles R, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *HELICOPTERS,...
There has been a continuing need for an efficient position marking device for use in heavily forested areas by personnel of all three services. The position marking device must enable personnel on the ground, under a heavily forested canopy, to make known their precise location to friendly and support aircraft overhead. The needs of the three services are similar, but vary according to the function of each. The Naval Air Arm and Air Force require a fast acting, lightweight device that can mark...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wood, Benjamin F, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *BALLOONS,...
A small, compact, lightweight weather kit that can be carried on an individual's belt was developed. The kit can be used by untrained personnel after brief familiarization with the operating instructions. Kits were evaluated for field use. The components of the weather kit are the following: Sling psychrometer to measure relative humidity; Thermometer; Barometer/altimeter; Compass; Wind direction indicator; Wind speed meter; Rain gauge, and Water vial.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wargovich, M J, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *KITS,...
The new method of packaging the iodine tablets consists of sealing the individual tablets in a blister sheet and packaging two blister sheets in an overwrapper packet. The blister sheet measures 1 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in and contains 12 transparent blister units surrounded by a steel gray color match for comparison with the color of the iodine tablets. The new simplified directions for use are printed on the back of each blister sheet and on the exterior surface of the overwrapper packet.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Carney, Joseph L, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *PACKAGING,...
Operation of tactical radios in enemy territory is frequently restricted by the need to maintain voice silence. The U.S. Army Land Warfare Laboratory developed techniques for accomplishing this by use of acoustic masking devices, supplemented by electronic amplifiers to permit whisper modes of operation. Tests confirmed that these approaches provide silencing; voices could not be detected beyond three feet from the source. Further development is required only to militarize the devices.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Peirce, Stanley D, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *RADIO...
A riot control barrier is needed to assist law enforcement personnel in holding back crowds during civil disturbances and riots. The USALWL developed the concept of a riot control barrier intended to meet that need. Prototype riot control barriers were fabricated and feasibility-tested. The test results indicated that the corrugated steel panel riot control barrier is feasible and practical for the intended purpose, and that the concept is suitable for further development into troop use items.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Gurganious, Joseph T, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *BARRIERS,...
The US Army Land Warfare Laboratory developed a floatable target marker in a 40mm configuration capable of being fired from either the M79 or the M203 Grenade Launcher. Detailed information on the design, development and testing of the 40mm Target Marker (Floating), TMF-1 is contained in LWL Technical Report No. 71-06, dated May 1971. The report contains the evaluation conducted by the RVNAF Combat Development Test Center, Republic of Vietnam during the period October 1971 - February 1972.
Topics: DTIC Archive, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *TARGET DESIGNATORS, *CARTRIDGES,...
The 40mm Floating Flare Cartridge is a fixed round for the M79 and M203 grenade launchers for nighttime target or position marking in inundated areas, mud, or snow. These yellow, green, and red flares are identifiable for approximately 90 seconds from a range exceeding 3000 meters at an altitude of 1000 feet on a clear night. These cartridges were developed in response to a need expressed in Vietnam, which later was formalized by inclusion in a Materiel Need (QMR) for 40mm signals. Engineering...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wogsland, Neal C, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *FLOAT FLARES,...
The report covers the design and test of a small special purpose patrol boat. The boat was designed to carry 4 men at speeds up to 15 knots, with special emphasis on a very shallow draft capability (six inches). Propulsion was obtained by using an open propeller in a tunnel, so that there was no protrusion below the keel.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Wilson, Charles R, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *PATROL CRAFT,...
The report documents the USA Land Warfare Laboratory's Foliage Penetration Radar program including the historical aspects, the technology developed and four resulting systems that saw combat in Southeast Asia. Application of the FOPEN technology to intrusion detection systems, airborne FOPEN radars, swimmer detection systems, and a radar capable of detecting low flying aircraft concealed by foliage are presented. A review of signal processing techniques and tradeoffs for ground surveillance...
Topics: DTIC Archive, Surgent, Jr, Louis V., ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *RADAR,...
The report covers the development and test of a VHF radio beacon system designed for use as a marker of friendly locations from under the dense jungle canopy. In order to minimize the amount of development required, the design factors of the beacon system were made compatible with the ARC-54 aircraft radio equipment and its associated homing equipment.
Topics: DTIC Archive, Paxton, Curtis L, ARMY LAND WARFARE LAB ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND MD, *RADIO BEACONS,...
