Lightweight Small Arms Technologies
Abstract
From the groundwork laid by the Objective Force Warrior program, the concept of the Soldier as a System was established to create a fully integrated, modular soldier system, based in part on the Future Combat System concept. One of the major reasons for this new way of thinking is that while technology advances and becomes more readily available to ground troops, it results in increasing combat load. The Lightweight Small Arms Technologies program was established to address this critical issue. The goals of the program prioritize weight reduction over any other characteristic, while balancing the requirements of lethality, reliability, and cost. This presentation focuses on two aspects of the system: lightweight ammunition, and the use of modeling and simulation in the weapon development.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA481434
Entities
People
- Kori Spiegel
- Paul Shipley
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center