Smokeless Propellants as Vehicle Borne IED Main Charges: An Initial Threat Assessment

Abstract

Significant and dangerous misconceptions exist concerning the potential use of smokeless propellants as the main explosive charge in a large vehicle borne improvised explosive devices (VBIED). The unrestricted availability of smokeless powder, coupled with a lack of awareness and appreciation for its destructive potential, constitute a considerable blind spot available for exploitation by violent extremist organizations and individuals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2008
Accession Number
ADA491715

Entities

People

  • Steven L. Beggs

Organizations

  • Marine Corps University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Burning Rate
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Composite Propellants
  • Double Base Propellants
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosive Ordnance Disposal
  • Explosives
  • Ignition
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Materials Testing
  • Smokeless Propellants
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Triple Base Propellants

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design