Accession Number:

ADA071116

Title:

A Further Look at the Prediction of Weapons Effectiveness in Suppressive Fire

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 11 May 1977-11 May 1978

Corporate Author:

HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ALEXANDRIA VA

Personal Author(s):

• Kubala, Albert L.
• Warnick, William L.

Report Date:

1979-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

50.0

Abstract:

This research and literature review investigated the relationship between acoustic signatures of small-arms projectiles and the suppressive behavior which results from soldiers perceptions of danger. Kinetic energy, which is associated with perceived loudness of passing projectiles, appears to be the primary physical property of projectiles that affects behavior under fire. The report is written for military personnel.

Descriptors:

• *SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION
• *BEHAVIOR
• *PERCEPTION(PSYCHOLOGY)
• COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS
• PREDICTIONS
• PROJECTILES
• SUPPRESSION

Subject Categories:

• Psychology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE