The Operational Effectiveness of Medium Caliber Airburst Munitions

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore how new platforms will utilize medium caliber airburst technology to increase weapon system lethality and effectiveness on the battlefield. The paper presents some of the current airburst munition concepts that are in development and also examines several current airburst program's requirements. The paper then presents scenarios where the target matrix provides specific engagement scenarios that airburst munitions can be used. These will include a diversity of target focusing on the employment concepts for AAAV and LPD-17. The paper then focuses on defining effectiveness criteria for evaluation of the different airburst munitions- specifically focusing on measuring the effectiveness of airburst munitions against threat infantry targets. The paper examines the current methodologies used to determine effectiveness and provides a recommended methodology using an effects-based analysis process.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 2001
Accession Number
ADA401417

Entities

People

  • Mark W. Richter

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition Testing
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Attack Helicopters
  • Control Systems
  • Employment
  • Explosives
  • Fire Control Systems
  • High Explosive Ammunition
  • High Explosives
  • Light Armored Vehicles
  • Machine Guns
  • Munitions
  • Remotely Piloted Vehicles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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