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25. REMOTELY-CONTROLLED AND AUTOMATED WEAPONS

Remotely-controlled and automated vehicles and weapons perform a wide variety of useful functions on the battlefield. Remote weapons platforms were developed to remove the burden of physically transporting infantry support weapons and mortars from infantry units. These self-propelled platforms are maneuvered and fired by operators who are free to take advantage of cover, concealment and their own mobility. Remote reconnaissance probes can scout enemy positions. Remote demolition vehicles can be piloted to enemy defenses and detonated without risking lives. Automated gun turrets serve as miniature strongpoints, guarding routes of advance and inhibiting enemy movement.

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25. Remotely-Controlled and Automated Weapons

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24. ELECTRONIC WARFARE

Electronic warfare devices emit phased pulses of intense electromagnetic energy that disrupt the internal electronics of sophisticated electronic instruments and equipment. The pulses cycle through many frequencies in a rapid sequence to ensure their impact on enemy equipment. Electronic warfare devices are frequently referred to as electronic countermeasures (ECM) and “jammers.”

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24. Electronic Warfare

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23. CLOSE DEFENSE SYSTEMS

Close defense systems are designed to protect vehicles, aircraft, strongpoints, buildings and concentrations of troops from incoming projectiles. They utilize a wide range of technologies to intercept and destroy incoming missiles and warheads.

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23. Close Defense Systems
Table 17. Specialized Systems – Vehicle

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22. COMMUNICATIONS

Communications are the means by which troops pass information on to each other and to the battlenet regarding the actions and the locations of enemy forces. Communications are also used to provide targeting information for indirect fire weapons.

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22. CommunicationsTable 18. Communications

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20. INDIRECT FIRE AND ARTILLERY

Indirect fire is used to bring enemy forces under fire by artillery pieces that cannot directly observe them. In order to fire on enemy forces that it cannot see, an artillery piece must have the enemy spotted for it and reported by a friendly observer. Artillery weapons include guns, howitzers, mortars and artillery rockets.

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20. Indirect Fire and Artillery

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19. SMOKE AND CHEMICAL WEAPONS

Smoke and chemical weapons both utilize clouds of gas to impact movement and combat on the battlefield. Smoke is used to block visibility and inhibit enemy fire upon friendly forces. Smoke is usually placed on the target in projectiles such as smoke candles, artillery shells, grenades and bombs. Chemical weapons employ deadly gasses that are used to incapacitate or kill enemy troops and to inhibit enemy movement through affected areas.

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19. Smoke and Chemical Weapons