Observation of Testing of the Marine Corps Expeditionary Fire Support System (EFSS)

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Abstract:

The U.S. Army Defense Ammunition Center DAC, Validation Engineering Division SJMAC-DEV, was tasked to monitor testing of the Expeditionary Fire Support System EFSS. The testing was conducted at the National Automotive Test Center NATC in Silver Spring, Nevada. The objective was to monitor testing at the NATC of the Marine Corps EFSS that consisted of 1. Internally Transportable Vehicle, Prime Mover Serial Number 00005 towing the Ammunition Trailer. Chains and binders were used to secure 30 inertly loaded 1 2OMM cylindrical metal containers on the ammunition trailer. Metal bars were used along the outermost rounds to prevent damaging the cans when the chains were tightened. Based upon the testing that was conducted at NATC, the securement system on the ammunition trailer when towed by the Internally Transportable Vehicle, Prime Mover is adequate. 2. Internally Transportable Vehicle, Prime Mover Serial Number 00006 towing the 120MM mortar. The second Internally Transportable Vehicle, Prime Mover had four 4 inertly loaded 120MM cylindrical metal containers secured to the vehicle using web straps. The vehicle also towed a 120MM mortar. Based upon the testing conducted at NATC, the Internally Transportable Vehicle, Prime Mover can adequately transport four 4120MM cylindrical metal containers when secured directly to the vehicle using web straps.

Author(s):
Barickman, Philip W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY DEFENSE AMMUNITION CENTER MCALESTER OK VALIDATION ENGINEERING DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white. DOI: 10.21236/ADA473586
Pagination:
0016

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
06-14
Monitor Series:
MCSC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY VEHICLES, *FIRE SUPPORT, TRANSPORTABLE, MARINE CORPS OPERATIONS, AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, NEVADA, AMMUNITION, TRAILERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics
Keyword(s):
EFSS(EXPEDITIONARY FIRE SUPPORT SYSTEM)
Report Date:
2007 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2007 Nov 14