1 50 th Annual Joint Services Small Arms Systems 12 May 2004 Marking Ammunition Technology 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 “Mission Need” To Mark Targets Identifying Target Reduces Collateral Damage. Identifying Target Reduces Collateral Damage. Ensures Smart Projectiles Find High Priority Targets Ensures Smart Projectiles Find High Priority Targets Improves Command and Control Improves Command and Control Greater Firepower on Target Greater Firepower on Target Reduces Need for Laser Designate Reduces Need for Laser Designate Soldier Can Mark Target and Leave 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 Demo Marker Technology to various ARDEC visitors, Homeland Defense, National Guard, Local Police FY Need Identified for Heat/ Strobe/ and non-lethal marking technologies for confidential customers FY , 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 XM mm 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 I 2 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 ft 2 on target.

7 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. XM1062, 40mm, IR/VISIBLE Marking Ammunition

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