ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (May 20, 2014) - A small, easy-to-use and lightweight explosive screening kit continues to move forward toward full fielding as a means to provide Soldiers with the capability to screen for suspected homemade explosive materials. Using proven colorimetric chemistry, the handheld Colorimetric Reconnaissance Explosive Squad Screening, known as a … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Face of Defense: Troops Train With Surgical ‘Cut Suits’
FORT MCCOY, Wis., May 20, 2014 - Medical Readiness and Training Command members from San Antonio employed a special piece of equipment during a military medical exercise held here from April 26 through May 16. During the training, the military medical personnel employed the Human Worn Partial Task Surgical Simulator, also known as a cut suit. Army Master Sgt. Tinamarie … [Read more...]
Airmen View ‘Real Toxins’ During Homeland Security Training
May 20, 2014, PEORIA, Ill. (AFNS) - Sarin is a chemical weapon so anonymous that you may not realize you have been exposed until the symptoms show. The weapon has no color, taste or smell, and symptoms can set in anywhere from seconds to hours, depending on how it is delivered. A low dose can cause flu-like symptoms, while a larger exposure could bring convulsions, paralysis … [Read more...]
Army Software Researchers Develop MRAP Simulator
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. (May 20, 2014) - Army software engineers faced a challenge: Saving Soldiers' lives. With the development of new simulation applications, Soldiers can now use advanced computers to train for worst-case scenarios. U.S. Special Operations Command representatives visited the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, known … [Read more...]
CNP Talks Stability and Sea Duty in Sasebo
May 20, 2014, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Chief of Naval Personnel (CNP) visited forward deployed fleet units in Sasebo, Japan to meet with Sailors and families May 19 and 20. Vice Adm. Bill Moran, CNP, conducted a number of all hands calls and small discussion where he talked about petty officer advancement opportunities, changes to advancement policy and the Command … [Read more...]