Accession Number:

AD0860514

Title:

Service Test of Flare, Surface, Parachute, XM183 (Battlefield Illumination System).

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 3 Feb-24 Mar 69,

Corporate Author:

ARMY INFANTRY BOARD FORT BENNING GA

Personal Author(s):

• Steuer, Charles E.

Report Date:

1969-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

65.0

Abstract:

Service Test of the Battlefield Illumination System was conducted to determine the suitability of the Battlefield Illumination System for US Army use in a variety of test conditions under simulated field and tactical use. USAIB concludes that the Battlefield Illumination System Flare, Surface, Parachute, XM183 is capable of providing sufficient illumination to detect targets at a range of 200 meters is simple to maintain, emplace, and operate and is portable.

Descriptors:

• *PARACHUTE FLARES
• ILLUMINATION
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
• IGNITION
• FUZE FUNCTIONING ELEMENTS
• TEST METHODS
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• SAFETY
• HAZARDS
• VISIBILITY
• NIGHT VISION
• PLASTICS
• MOLDINGS
• CONTAINERS
• ARMY PERSONNEL
• TRANSPORTATION

Subject Categories:

• Pyrotechnics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE