PROVISIONAL PROBABILITIES OF INCAPACITATION BY A CALIBER 0.30 RIFLE- BULET, BALL M2
Abstract
Provisional and rough estimates are given of the probability that random hits, by a caliber 0.30 rifle-bullet, Ball M2, will incapacitate men. The estimates are based on the fractions of total projected body area on which hits would result in particular types of disability within times of 30 seconds, 5 minutes, and 30 minutes after wounding. The duties of the target troops are those either of infantry in assault, or infantry on the defensive, of infantry in reserve, or of supply troops. At ranges below 300 yards the probability that a random hit will incapacitate an infantryman in assault within 30 seconds is found to be 0.61, within 5 minutes 0.73, and within 30 minutes 0.89. Against defensive troops the probabilities are somewhat lower, against reserve and supply troops somewhat higher.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1955
- Accession Number
- AD0365619
Entities
People
- Theodore E. Sterne
Organizations
- Ballistic Research Laboratory