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Citation

Bosse TG. J. Am. Acad. Orthop. Surg. 2012; 20(Suppl 1): S3-6.

Affiliation

Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons)

DOI

10.5435/JAAOS-20-08-S3

PMID

22865132

Abstract

Just as highway drivers use radar detectors to attempt to stay ahead of police armed with the latest radar technology, the Armed Forces are locked in a spiral to protect combat vehicles and their crews against the latest threats in both the contemporary operating environment and the anticipated operating environment (ie, beyond 2020). In response to bigger, heavier, or better-protected vehicles, adversaries build and deploy larger explosive devices or bombs. However, making improvements to combat vehicles is much more expensive than deploying larger explosives. In addition, demand is increasing for lighter-weight vehicles capable of rapid deployment. Together, these two facts give the threat a clear advantage in the future. To protect vehicles and crews, technologies focusing on detection and hit avoidance, denial of penetration, and crew survivability must be combined synergistically to provide the best chance of survival on the modern battlefield.


Language: en

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