Remotely Controlled Ambush Light.

Abstract

The Ambush Light, Model ALX-1(LWL) was developed by the US Army Land Warfare Laboratory in response to a requirement for a device to illuminate the killing zone of an ambush. The Army Concept Team in Vietnam evaluated the light from 1 September through 30 November 1970. Ambush Lights were issued to infantry companies of the 23d Infantry Division and employed on platoon and squad-sized ambush patrols and in fire support base perimeter defense. Users WERE OF DIVIDED OPINION REGARDING THE ADEQUACY OF ILLUMINATION PROVIDED BY THE LIGHT AND CONSIDERED THE WEIGHT EXCESSIVE. Alkaline dry cells deteriorated under shipment and storage conditions. It was concluded that the Ambush Light was unsuitable for RVN use and that the portable, battery-powered light offered no advantage over existing pyrotechnic devices. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 07, 1971
Accession Number
AD0732414

Entities

People

  • Alan V. Richard

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Dry Batteries
  • Fire Support
  • Illumination
  • Infantry
  • Land Warfare
  • Military Organizations
  • Storage
  • Tactical Warfare
  • Warfare

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Military Science
  • Systems Analysis and Design