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2004-06-15 Iraq-Jordan

A modest proposal for eliminating the RPG threat

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Posted by Mike 2004-06-15 8:05:16 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Fun idea, but not very doable, I guess, in theses PC times. Btw, why isn't the US army using rpg-like weaponry? By rpg I mean reusable, versatile rocket launcher with two integral handles (ie the weapons can be carried around ready). IIUC, most rocket launchers in the US army are either disposable or must be unfolded before use, and do not have such a large array of warheads.

Posted by Anonymous5089 2004-06-15 8:24:23 AM|| 2004-06-15 8:24:23 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 The RPG is the poor man's artillary. We do have grenade launchers, and the anti-tank missles, but rely on vehicle mounted TOW's, morters, MLRS, etc., because we have them.

Posted by Chuck Simmins 2004-06-15 9:49:55 AM|| [http://blog.simmins.org] 2004-06-15 9:49:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Special Forces in Vietnam used this tactic - replacing munitions in caches with rounds that would detonate on firing. It was very effective.

Posted by Phil B 2004-06-15 9:57:50 AM|| 2004-06-15 9:57:50 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 I'm glad to see someone thinking outside of the box.

Posted by Yosemite Sam 2004-06-15 10:12:27 AM|| 2004-06-15 10:12:27 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 better, put position transmiter inside that starts when rpg
start to get moved from original place.

Posted by Anonymous4963 2004-06-15 11:02:20 AM|| 2004-06-15 11:02:20 AM|| Front Page Top

#6 better, put position transmiter inside that starts when rpg start to get moved from original place.
This is why the idea will never fly, first gps transmitters, then failsafe systems so Iraqi National Army launchers can't accidentally use them, then staffing by legal eagles requiring warning in seven languages that any RPG round can be dangerous in certain situations, then firing trial one..... first prototype RPG7X burns through the composite armour of an M1A2 at 500 metres...

Posted by Shipman 2004-06-15 11:19:06 AM|| 2004-06-15 11:19:06 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 Human Rights Watch just went to Code Orange...

Posted by Seafarious 2004-06-15 1:02:42 PM|| 2004-06-15 1:02:42 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 Shipman tracking the path of a rpg with a transmiter will help to know some insurgents safe heavens.Calling an high altitude UAV with camera then can be determined how many are there and then ask for a 500lb from an A-10...

Posted by Anonymous4963 2004-06-15 3:40:55 PM|| 2004-06-15 3:40:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Easier to collect some local RPG components, rig them, and replace them.

Posted by mojo 2004-06-15 4:39:43 PM|| 2004-06-15 4:39:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 Back in the 'nam, SF would "carefully" pull the slugs on enemy rifle cartridges and spike them with C4.

That must have been one hell of a surprise when that round went into the breach.

Tata-tata-tata-tata-BOOOOOMMMM!!! Sweet!

Nony

Posted by Anonymous5232 2004-06-15 5:21:36 PM|| 2004-06-15 5:21:36 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 anon4963 ;>

Posted by Shipman 2004-06-15 6:02:55 PM|| 2004-06-15 6:02:55 PM|| Front Page Top

#12 The Israelis did something similar. They secretly distributed bomb making instructions written in Arabic. The recipe was just wrong enough to ensure it blew up in the would be martyr's face.

Posted by Iblis 2004-06-15 7:34:07 PM|| 2004-06-15 7:34:07 PM|| Front Page Top

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