AMMUNITION AND WEAPON EFFECTS IN CONFINED OPERATIONAL URBAN THEATRE IN THE VICINITY OF OWN TROOPS

摘要

The military firepower in out-of-area operations is based on theavailable means notwithstanding the fact that these were procured with otheroperational demands and doctrines in mind. Operations increased theawareness of the user’s unfamiliarity with the ammunition performanceagainst non-traditional targets in confined, populated areas within the rulesof engagement.On behalf of the RNLA, TNO started a large scale experimental researchprogram, 2008-2011, in close collaboration with (inter)national partners tobecome conversant with the performance of conventional ammunitions:12.7 mm up to 155mm, AT/ASM and TP ammunitions.The ‘IST’ situation is qualitative interpreted from various perspectives,focussed on performance including operational tempo, risk, safety andcollateral damage, The need for international definitions, criteria andmetrics is evident. The impact on our supporting VL TARVAC assessmentmodel is addressed. The overall objective is to improve the safe, effectiveand efficient use and procurement of ammunition.