Accession Number:

ADA048113

Title:

Platoon Early Warning System concept and Evaluation Report (PEWS CER).

Descriptive Note:

Final rept.

Corporate Author:

ARMY TRAINING AND DOCTRINE COMMAND FORT MONROE VA

Personal Author(s):

Report Date:

1977-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

28.0

Abstract:

The purpose of this report is to provide recommendations concerning the Platoon Early Warning System PEWS to the Development Acceptance In Process Review meeting 1 June 1977. The objectives were to a Describe operational and organizational concepts to include the need for the system, employment considerations and general instances of employment in the offense, defense, and in a stabilized situation. b Develop a mission profile for the PEWS, addressing targets for the system, possible missions, terrain and environment in which the system might be employed, distance at which a PEWS mission would most likely be conducted, and the mode in which the system would be utilized. c Review and analyze OT-II and compare possible configurations of the existing system. d Review the cost comparisons of alternative systems to provide input to the performance analysis and recommendations.

Descriptors:

• *SEISMIC DETECTION
• *INTRUSION DETECTION
• *MAGNETIC DETECTION
• *PERSONNEL DETECTION
• PORTABLE EQUIPMENT
• FORWARD AREAS
• LAND WARFARE
• THREATS
• TARGETS
• COSTS
• GROUND VEHICLES
• LIGHTWEIGHT
• REMOTE SYSTEMS
• PLATOON LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS
• FIELD ARMY
• EARLY WARNING SYSTEMS
• SELF PROPELLED

Subject Categories:

• Magnetic and Electric Field Detection and Detectors
• Seismic Detection and Detectors

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE