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50 th Annual Joint Services Small Arms Systems 12 May 2004

Marking Ammunition Technology . 50 th Annual Joint Services Small Arms Systems 12 May 2004. Presented By: Stew Gilman, Leon Manole, Erin Mc Carthy Army Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, N.J.

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50 th Annual Joint Services Small Arms Systems 12 May 2004

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  1. Marking Ammunition Technology 50th Annual Joint ServicesSmall Arms Systems12 May 2004 Presented By: Stew Gilman, Leon Manole, Erin Mc Carthy Army Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) Picatinny Arsenal, Picatinny, N.J.

  2. Marking Ammunition Technology • Marking Ammunition’s Battlefield Function • Development History • Marking Technologies, 40mm used for initial demonstrations (various stages): • IR and/or Visible Chemical Light • Heat • Strobe/Electronic Micro Marker (MEMs) • Non-Lethal

  3. Marking Ammo Battlefield Function • “Mission Need” To Mark Targets • Identifying Target Reduces Collateral Damage. • Ensures Smart Projectiles Find High Priority Targets • Improves Command and Control • Greater Firepower on Target • Reduces Need for Laser Designate Soldier Can Mark Target and Leave

  4. Development History • FY 1997 ILIR Flameless Tracer/ Marker for Tank Ammo • FY 2001 Request from Science Advisor in SWA • FY 2001 Demo of IR/Visible Light Marker in 40mm • FY 2002-3 Demo Marker Technology to various ARDEC visitors, Homeland Defense, National Guard, Local Police • FY 2003-2004 Need Identified for Heat/ Strobe/ and non-lethal marking technologies for confidential customers • FY 2003 -2004, Conducted various 40mm marking technologies and showed technology to confidential customers (IR/Visible chem-light (XM1062), Heat (XM1065) and electronic and non-lethal • FY 2004 Teaming with Private industry for MEMs Marking Technology. • FY 2004 Private Industry Licensing ARDEC Marking Technology

  5. XM1062 40mm IR Marking Ammunition

  6. XM1062, 40mm, IR/VISIBLE Marking Ammunition • DESCRIPTION: • 40mm Cartridge Fired from M203 Grenade Launcher. • Marking Payload Improves Command and Control, Coordination of Fires. • IR or Visible Marking Signature, IR visible with STANDARD I2 NODs. • Non-Toxic/Biodegradable Payload (no pyrotechnics). • Rapidly Developed at ARDEC for US SOCOM requirement/ managed by PM Soldier & PM MAS. • OPERATION: • Ampoules Containing Chemicals Break and Mix from Set Back and Spin Forces, Light • Emissions Begin. • Windshield Breaks on Target Impact Dispersing Chemicals. • Covers Approx. 2-4 ft2 on target .

  7. XM1062, 40mm, IR/VISIBLE Marking Ammunition WARFIGHTER BENEFITS: • IMPROVING COMMAND and CONTROL, Coordination of Fires • Assault/Support Teams, Improves Time to Target Acquisition • Helicopter Engagement for GREATER FIREPOWER on target • MARKING TARGETS/SIGNALING. • Buildings. • Rooms within buildings from outdoor positions. • Vehicles. • Identify Routes. • PROVIDES ½ hr of MARKING (thru Standard PVS NODs). Duration can be increased to 2 hrs. • NO FLAME SOURCE to produce light. Can be used in areas that may contain explosive gasses. • IR AVAILABLE for US Forces Gen III NODs ONLY.

  8. XM1062, 40mm, IR/VISIBLE Marking Ammunition Both Video Demonstrations viewed thru PVS-14 NODs IR PAYLOAD on TARGET 8FTx 8FT Located at 75m VISIBLE LIGHT PAYLOAD on Floor Ceiling Impact at approx 100meters Testing Conducted at Picatinny’s Armament Technology Facility

  9. XM1062 COMMENTS • MAR 2003 Science Advisor, • I've shown the video to my USMC counterpart here and his question is how many can they get and how fast can they get them? • DEC 2003, Navy Advisor, • “grenadiers who shot the marking rounds were ecstatic about it “

  10. HEAT MARKER, XM1065 (40mm THERMAL Marker)

  11. HEAT MARKER, XM1065 • Rapid Development Effort to Support USSOCOM • Several Unique Heat Producing Chemistries • Environmentally Friendly • Vary Temperature Output • Technology to Insulate Heat Mark from Target • Several Projectile configurations tested (ARDEC Development Continues) • Optimizing TID • Larger Mark on Target • Various Payload Weights • Various Chemical Mix for Various Needs

  12. Heat Marker, Thermal IR Viewer

  13. ARDEC Development of Electronic and MEMs Marking Technology • ARDEC Technology is Developed That Utilizes MEMs and Miniaturized • Electronic Micro Markers • Goal is to Mark Target With Stealth Technology That Can Be Delivered • in the Same Manner as Other Markers • Electronic Mark/Tracer Can be Turned On/Off as Needed by Soldiers or In-coming • Missiles or Smart Projectiles. • Marker Can Be Seen From One Mile or More in Most Weather Conditions. • Demonstration of Technology Planned in 11 Months.

  14. Non Lethal Marking Technology • ARDEC is Pursuing Non-Lethal Technology for All • 40mm Marking Payloads • Projectiles have been designed to meet non-lethal needs • out to 100+ meters • Goal is to mark Personnel and light vehicles • as per requirements • Demonstration of Technology Planned in 6 Months.

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