Accession Number:

ADA288795

Title:

Differential Distribution Concept Evaluation.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 12 Jul-31 Oct 93,

Corporate Author:

ARMY ARMOR CENTER AND FORT KNOX KY

Personal Author(s):

• Vowels, Lawrence G.

Report Date:

1993-10-31

Pagination or Media Count:

59.0

Abstract:

The concept of Differential Distribution distributes M1A2 tanks only in leadership positions instead of replacing every M1A1 tank in an armored force. This concept is an opportunity to provide either a given armor force structure with a digitized command and control capability at less cost or provide this digitization to a larger armor force structure with a given number of M1A2 tanks. The United States Army Armor Center conducted this evaluation of the Differential Distribution concept in the Mounted Warfare Test Bed MWTB during the period 12-30 July 1993. A system of M1A2 simulators and a desktop Inter-Vehicular Information System IVIS display was used to simulate combat vehicle operations of company level on Fort Knox terrain to gain insights into the Differential Distribution concept.

Descriptors:

• *TANKS(COMBAT VEHICLES)
• TEST AND EVALUATION
• SIMULATORS
• MILITARY OPERATIONS
• ARMOR
• WARFARE
• TEST BEDS
• LEADERSHIP
• DISTRIBUTION
• TERRAIN
• COSTS
• MOUNTS
• COMPANY LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Combat Vehicles

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE