Crew Performance of an M2 Bradley under Simulated Laser Attack: A Pilot Study

Abstract

A series of limited experiments to determine the effects of, and response to, simulated laser blinding of Bradley Fighting Vehicle Crews was conducted to determine future training requirements. It was found that crew response times could be reduced greatly with simple crews drills and that training appeared to contribute to the reduction of observed crew anxiety regarding directed energy weapons. Keywords: Crew training (mechanized), Crew drill, Directed energy drills, Crew coordination, Pilot test of crew drill, Simulated blinding, Reaction drill development, Response time.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADB101765

Entities

People

  • Gary C. Bayer
  • Thomas J. Thompson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army
  • Casualties
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Directed Energy Weapons
  • Downtime
  • Infantry Fighting Vehicles
  • Laser Weapons
  • Lasers
  • Medical Evacuation
  • Military Research
  • Pilot Studies
  • Social Sciences
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Training
  • Warfare
  • Weapon Systems
  • Weapons

Fields of Study

  • Education
  • Engineering

Readers

  • Circadian Sleep-Wake Regulation and Chronobiology
  • Manufacturing Engineering.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy