Accession Number:

AD0813883

Title:

DEVELOPMENT, FABRICATION AND PROOFTESTING OF OPTIMUM FOOT PROTECTION AGAINST ANTIPERSONNEL MINES USING A SUPPLEMENTARY DEVICE

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 1 Feb-30 Jul 1966 on Phase 2

Corporate Author:

IIT RESEARCH INST CHICAGO IL

Personal Author(s):

• Fujinaka, E. S.
• MacDonald, J. L.

Report Date:

1966-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

30.0

Abstract:

The report covers Phase 2 of a program to develop a supplementary item of protective footwear to be used in conjunction with a previously developed protective combat boot. It was directed toward fabrication of test prototypes for blast evaluation. The supplementary devices were of two types, Concept A and Concept B, both using an identical solid aluminum shank. Concept B incorporated a system of reinforcement for the upper portion of the foot. A discussion of preliminary prooftesting considerations is presented. This discussion includes the recommendation of test personnel, the quantity of tests, and the protective footwear to be used during tests.

Descriptors:

• *PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
• *LAND MINES
• *SHOES
• OPTIMIZATION
• PRODUCTION
• COMBAT READINESS
• COUNTERMEASURES
• ANTIPERSONNEL AMMUNITION

Subject Categories:

• Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
• Protective Equipment

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE