http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/ The Future of the Military, Law Enforcement and National Security Thu, 24 May 2012 06:29:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110441 Luke Fri, 19 Aug 2005 01:15:26 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110441 If you think I missed some things, that's because I did. I only read up to the point where Dave wrote his comment. Feel free to discuss things with me at tex_06@msn.com e-mails are screened. If you think I missed some things, that’s because I did. I only read up to the point where Dave wrote his comment. Feel free to discuss things with me at tex_06@msn.com e-mails are screened.

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110438 "The sandman" Sun, 14 Aug 2005 22:59:14 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110438 I have used these vans when I deployed with the 1st Cav. They were a tremendous asset. We used them at check points, and even in areas that were unimproved.. so mobility is not an issue. I will tell you the "Picture" it transmits is outstanding. if you have never seen it, don't comment, if you have never worked with this equipment, don't guess. Not to sound like an ass, but I have used it and it served quite well. hell, infact it was the reason we found things hidden "IN" fenders and "IN" gas tanks. This babuy is no joke. And since it isn't affected by Warlock and the such, you can use it with jammers. As for why we are there, and what you think the reason is, I was also an advisor, and I will tell you those people want us there. There are bad guys, guess what, they are everywhere. This is for comments on the equipment, not your political soap box. Oh, and if your wondering.. I was in both wars, so I know how both went, not the crap in school books and the ignorant try to say happened who weren't old enough to piss in a toilet say happened. Sorry, I guess I used the box one more time before i put it away! Lol! I have used these vans when I deployed with the 1st Cav. They were a tremendous asset. We used them at check points, and even in areas that were unimproved.. so mobility is not an issue. I will tell you the “Picture” it transmits is outstanding. if you have never seen it, don’t comment, if you have never worked with this equipment, don’t guess. Not to sound like an ass, but I have used it and it served quite well. hell, infact it was the reason we found things hidden “IN” fenders and “IN” gas tanks. This babuy is no joke. And since it isn’t affected by Warlock and the such, you can use it with jammers. As for why we are there, and what you think the reason is, I was also an advisor, and I will tell you those people want us there. There are bad guys, guess what, they are everywhere. This is for comments on the equipment, not your political soap box. Oh, and if your wondering.. I was in both wars, so I know how both went, not the crap in school books and the ignorant try to say happened who weren’t old enough to piss in a toilet say happened. Sorry, I guess I used the box one more time before i put it away! Lol!

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110436 Lucinda Sat, 13 Aug 2005 17:59:54 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110436 Dear Soldiers, Radicals, and Others; I am an American woman, 46 years old. I am married, mother of six, a grandmother, a nurse, and a proud soldier of the United States Military for 18 years. I live nearby an Army and Air Force base, and see many soldiers regularly. I must tell you all that it inspires me and swells me with pride to see these hansome young men wearing their uniforms and knowing that you are just another reason to find gratitude in being an American. I have watched the news, I have endured the endless assaults on our country, our military, and our President. I have talked with people (even my own children) and listened to their point of view regarding where we find ourselves and our country here today. I will never forget the innocent people all of us witnessed fall from those towers in 2001. I understand that many of the Muslim people who danced and celebrated death on that day feel vindicated by those killings, that somehow the people in those buildings were all part of those responsible for the list of their grievances against America. I hear these Muslim people still crying out like bad children full of self-pity, and petty excuses and Americans still hand wringing because they actually have to punish and deal with these "bad children" instead of give it a "pill" and rely on someone else, or something else to make it go away, so we can concetrate on more important things--like ourselves. It is ironic that the biggest complaints from terrorists are the self absorbed Americans, ignorant to morals and values, and yet those Americans that spew the most vile things and unwitingly become a supportive sounding board for the terrorist are the very illustrative same type of Americans that the terrorist hate the most! If it were not so dangerous it would be laughable. I enjoy being an American because we are free to say what we wish, and be who we wish, and become what we wish. Many American's forget the simple pleasures that we enjoy each day just because we are Americans. Think on it the next time you are hungry or thirsty--and you are able to simply put change into a machine and satisfy that craving. Do you realize how difficult it is for so many people of the world to just eat and drink each day. I understand we cannot send them our vending machines and keep them restocked for the downtroden of the world, but we can pause to find the gratitude for our bountiful and generous country. I don't see people pouring over the boarders of other countries to find a better life, but for our country it has always been a big problem. Take a day trip out to Ellis Island to be inspired by the tenacity of our ancestory trying to reach the great America. There are plenty of things that we can find fault with in our history, and in our present situation, but there are also plenty of things that we have put aside or forgotten to just be thankful for in our country. I serve my country proudly, I serve an awesome God, I love my family and don't want to be away from them, but this conflict that we are involved in currently is important to our country and deserves our respect and support. Please remember we did not start this! We were attacked. Maybe, Saddam didn't attack us directly, but can you honestly say that he wouldn't have if given the chance. It's time to face up to the facts of what's been going on for the last 10-15 years. While Mr. Clinton was playing footsie in his office, our intelligence was depleted, ignored, and chastised for doing their job (as evidenced by things being revealed now--not to mention Mr. Berger and his amazing paper disappearing act). While Mr. Clinton was playing footsie in his office, Saddam flirted with his aircraft and SAMS, continued to destroy people in the most heinous ways, and became richer and richer exploiting the U.N. to keep the U.S off his back. While Mr. Clinton played footsie under his desk, our military personnel were given pink slips, while most Americans could go about doing what they do best--endulging in self interests and feeling good! We are Americans that is our priveledge as such! But, the party has to end sometime, and someone has to clean up and be responsible. Our honorable President now, has had the thankless job of doing just that and we many of us sit back like the spoiled (American) "kids" we are complaining because it is "hard", and if "joey didn't do this or that we wouldn't have to clean up", etc. etc. Sometimes I think we should be called the "United States of Comfort" instead. Just look at our philosophy of things and how it has evolved over our century. Now if there is discomfort in anyway we take a pill. If we are sad we take a pill, if junior is being too rowdy give him a pill, if we have an upset stomach from eating too much take a pill, if we want to loose weight from eating too much take many pills, and now if we want to get rid of illnesses regardless if they are brought about by self-indulgence, or ignorant health behaviors we can have the government pay for our cures by funding stem-cell research. It doesn't matter where the stem-cells come from just as long as someone pays for the research and then comes out with a "pill" to keep it going. I'm sorry to get so carried away, but our country was not built on this kind of complacency or lack of personal responsibility. The greatest generation was called the "greatest generation" not simply because they fought in WWll, but because all of America, whether they understood it, supported it, or believed in it or not, pulled together because they believed that's what Americans do. They understood that we were no longer impervious to attack, that America was now in the crosshairs, and the dangers of war was not confined in Europe. They understood that it was all of America that was a target and could be attacked if we did not pull together in the fight at home and abroad. They understood in order to succeed at a difficult task it would take sacrifice, even if that meant giving up some of their comforts (ie: read about rationing). It also meant that they would give up their sons, daughters, husbands, and mothers in a collective effort to support their country, their President, and of course our comfortable American way of life. It was not easy, it took a long time, and it took many lives and much self-sacrifice not only by the soldiers in harms way but by the mothers that went to work in factories, and children that stayed home without parents, and extended family that joined in to help. In a collective effort by young and old Americans to gather resources, money, time, and labor. This could be another "great generation", maybe even greater considering the tremedous outpouring of generosity displayed by Americans everywhere toward people in need all over the world even in the most recent tragedy in the Indian Ocean. Do not be fooled by media rhetoric, personal opinions and biases, if you are an American, you are a target! If you don't believe this, then take your next vacation in Syria or Iran. Meanwhile, let's enjoy the comforts of our country, be a "spoiled" American, but remember to be grateful for these priveledges, and get behind your country, your President, and your soldiers or we may find ourselves going down in history as the "greatest naive generation". I know this was supposed to be commentary regarding the van for bomb detecting, but I became inpassioned when reading all of the various other commentary and needed to add my voice to the mix. May almighty God bless you and give you His peace! Pray for all American's here and abroad for whether we embrace it or not we are all in harms way whether by complancency, ignorance, military, or just being an American. Dear Soldiers, Radicals, and Others;
I am an American woman, 46 years old. I am married, mother of six, a grandmother, a nurse, and a proud soldier of the United States Military for 18 years. I live nearby an Army and Air Force base, and see many soldiers regularly. I must tell you all that it inspires me and swells me with pride to see these hansome young men wearing their uniforms and knowing that you are just another reason to find gratitude in being an American. I have watched the news, I have endured the endless assaults on our country, our military, and our President. I have talked with people (even my own children) and listened to their point of view regarding where we find ourselves and our country here today. I will never forget the innocent people all of us witnessed fall from those towers in 2001. I understand that many of the Muslim people who danced and celebrated death on that day feel vindicated by those killings, that somehow the people in those buildings were all part of those responsible for the list of their grievances against America. I hear these Muslim people still crying out like bad children full of self-pity, and petty excuses and Americans still hand wringing because they actually have to punish and deal with these “bad children” instead of give it a “pill” and rely on someone else, or something else to make it go away, so we can concetrate on more important things–like ourselves. It is ironic that the biggest complaints from terrorists are the self absorbed Americans, ignorant to morals and values, and yet those Americans that spew the most vile things and unwitingly become a supportive sounding board for the terrorist are the very illustrative same type of Americans that the terrorist hate the most! If it were not so dangerous it would be laughable. I enjoy being an American because we are free to say what we wish, and be who we wish, and become what we wish. Many American’s forget the simple pleasures that we enjoy each day just because we are Americans. Think on it the next time you are hungry or thirsty–and you are able to simply put change into a machine and satisfy that craving. Do you realize how difficult it is for so many people of the world to just eat and drink each day. I understand we cannot send them our vending machines and keep them restocked for the downtroden of the world, but we can pause to find the gratitude for our bountiful and generous country. I don’t see people pouring over the boarders of other countries to find a better life, but for our country it has always been a big problem. Take a day trip out to Ellis Island to be inspired by the tenacity of our ancestory trying to reach the great America. There are plenty of things that we can find fault with in our history, and in our present situation, but there are also plenty of things that we have put aside or forgotten to just be thankful for in our country. I serve my country proudly, I serve an awesome God, I love my family and don’t want to be away from them, but this conflict that we are involved in currently is important to our country and deserves our respect and support. Please remember we did not start this! We were attacked. Maybe, Saddam didn’t attack us directly, but can you honestly say that he wouldn’t have if given the chance. It’s time to face up to the facts of what’s been going on for the last 10–15 years. While Mr. Clinton was playing footsie in his office, our intelligence was depleted, ignored, and chastised for doing their job (as evidenced by things being revealed now–not to mention Mr. Berger and his amazing paper disappearing act). While Mr. Clinton was playing footsie in his office, Saddam flirted with his aircraft and SAMS, continued to destroy people in the most heinous ways, and became richer and richer exploiting the U.N. to keep the U.S off his back. While Mr. Clinton played footsie under his desk, our military personnel were given pink slips, while most Americans could go about doing what they do best–endulging in self interests and feeling good! We are Americans that is our priveledge as such! But, the party has to end sometime, and someone has to clean up and be responsible. Our honorable President now, has had the thankless job of doing just that and we many of us sit back like the spoiled (American) “kids” we are complaining because it is “hard”, and if “joey didn’t do this or that we wouldn’t have to clean up”, etc. etc. Sometimes I think we should be called the “United States of Comfort” instead. Just look at our philosophy of things and how it has evolved over our century. Now if there is discomfort in anyway we take a pill. If we are sad we take a pill, if junior is being too rowdy give him a pill, if we have an upset stomach from eating too much take a pill, if we want to loose weight from eating too much take many pills, and now if we want to get rid of illnesses regardless if they are brought about by self-indulgence, or ignorant health behaviors we can have the government pay for our cures by funding stem-cell research. It doesn’t matter where the stem-cells come from just as long as someone pays for the research and then comes out with a “pill” to keep it going. I’m sorry to get so carried away, but our country was not built on this kind of complacency or lack of personal responsibility. The greatest generation was called the “greatest generation” not simply because they fought in WWll, but because all of America, whether they understood it, supported it, or believed in it or not, pulled together because they believed that’s what Americans do. They understood that we were no longer impervious to attack, that America was now in the crosshairs, and the dangers of war was not confined in Europe. They understood that it was all of America that was a target and could be attacked if we did not pull together in the fight at home and abroad. They understood in order to succeed at a difficult task it would take sacrifice, even if that meant giving up some of their comforts (ie: read about rationing). It also meant that they would give up their sons, daughters, husbands, and mothers in a collective effort to support their country, their President, and of course our comfortable American way of life. It was not easy, it took a long time, and it took many lives and much self-sacrifice not only by the soldiers in harms way but by the mothers that went to work in factories, and children that stayed home without parents, and extended family that joined in to help. In a collective effort by young and old Americans to gather resources, money, time, and labor. This could be another “great generation”, maybe even greater considering the tremedous outpouring of generosity displayed by Americans everywhere toward people in need all over the world even in the most recent tragedy in the Indian Ocean. Do not be fooled by media rhetoric, personal opinions and biases, if you are an American, you are a target! If you don’t believe this, then take your next vacation in Syria or Iran. Meanwhile, let’s enjoy the comforts of our country, be a “spoiled” American, but remember to be grateful for these priveledges, and get behind your country, your President, and your soldiers or we may find ourselves going down in history as the “greatest naive generation”. I know this was supposed to be commentary regarding the van for bomb detecting, but I became inpassioned when reading all of the various other commentary and needed to add my voice to the mix. May almighty God bless you and give you His peace! Pray for all American’s here and abroad for whether we embrace it or not we are all in harms way whether by complancency, ignorance, military, or just being an American.

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110435 Steve McGill Sat, 13 Aug 2005 16:34:18 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110435 I just finished the Time article about efforts to stop IED's. A lot of effort is aimed at jamming. I suggest two more options to consider: 1. Instead of jamming, we should try to emulate the frequencies/codes used by the terrorists in order to prematurely set them off. 2. We should try ground penetrating radar which is used for various purposes including identifying underground water sources, old ruins, bodies etc. Drones flying these routes using this technology could identify recently disturbed ground as possible IED ambush sites. I'm sure there are plenty of engineers and technicians out there who are as creative about foiling the terrorist techniques as these sob's are at creating new techniques. Mobilize for our guys and gals in harm's way! I just finished the Time article about efforts to stop IED’s.
A lot of effort is aimed at jamming.
I suggest two more options to consider:
1. Instead of jamming, we should try to emulate the frequencies/codes used by the terrorists in order to prematurely set them off.
2. We should try ground penetrating radar which is used for various purposes including identifying underground water sources, old ruins, bodies etc.
Drones flying these routes using this technology could identify recently disturbed ground as possible IED ambush sites.
I’m sure there are plenty of engineers and technicians out there who are as creative about foiling the terrorist techniques as these sob’s are at creating new techniques.
Mobilize for our guys and gals in harm’s way!

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110433 toni Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:22:58 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110433 the truth about all of this is that these guys love death while we love life & thats the edge they have over us, & they know it & their younger generation already believe in wearing belts of glory (bombs)our best bet is to nuke all these guys or infect their men & cut short their progeny or else this is heading for a 3rd world war between muslims & any other religion the truth about all of this is that these guys love death while we love life & thats the edge they have over us, & they know it & their younger generation already believe in wearing belts of glory (bombs)our best bet is to nuke all these guys or infect their men & cut short their progeny or else this is heading for a 3rd world war between muslims & any other religion

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110431 killua Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:36:44 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110431 this thing is great! this must be use not only in iraq but in all countries so it can lessen incident that happens all over the world made by bombings and kills innocent peoples... mabuhay!!!! this thing is great! this must be use not only in iraq but in all countries so it can lessen incident that happens all over the world made by bombings and kills innocent peoples… mabuhay!!!!

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-5978 sgt t Fri, 12 Aug 2005 18:31:41 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-5978 Guy if we had been given permission to finish it in '91we could have. I say better to ask forgiveness than permision. That said boys and girls over there protect yourself anyway you can. Good luck and God speed. We will be praying for you. Guy if we had been given permission to finish it in ‘91we could have. I say better to ask forgiveness than permision. That said boys and girls over there protect yourself anyway you can.
Good luck and God speed.
We will be praying for you.

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110430 don Fri, 12 Aug 2005 14:58:48 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110430 Mario is headed in the right direction .I went threw a Burger King Drive Thru yesterday thats what gives me this idea.Before they reach the xray point set off their cell phones. Set up drive thru xrays or robitic cams or sniffers that check out vehicles or persons before they get to the troops .Have the passengers get out open the hood trunk or whatever have the robot arm with cam look through it and xray it.Use the mobile vans if it works. Have iraqis or afgans or whoever drive them.Let the real brains figure something out on this.Ask the troops what might help or could be changed to help save lives. Mario is headed in the right direction .I went threw a Burger King Drive Thru yesterday thats what gives me this idea.Before they reach the xray point set off their cell phones. Set up drive thru xrays or robitic cams or sniffers that check out vehicles or persons before they get to the troops .Have the passengers get out open the hood trunk or whatever have the robot arm with cam look through it and xray it.Use the mobile vans if it works. Have iraqis or afgans or whoever drive them.Let the real brains figure something out on this.Ask the troops what might help or could be changed to help save lives.

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-5976 BU1 william carter Fri, 12 Aug 2005 12:16:30 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-5976 Who they going to get to drive this thing? it just shows someone in a nice comfy office trying to sugar coat something again. they need to show us how safe it is in the field by demonstrating it at a checkpoint themselves. not with one of us. Who they going to get to drive this thing? it just shows someone in a nice comfy office trying to sugar coat something again. they need to show us how safe it is in the field by demonstrating it at a checkpoint themselves. not with one of us.

]]> http://defensetech.org/2005/08/05/sneak-peeks-at-car-bombs/#comment-110429 Super Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:35:07 +0000 http://deftech.usmilblog.com/?p=103#comment-110429 No bomb is going to influence Muslims of the future, but it will kill those who want to harm us now. The US approach of education and knowledge is working. Almost every Muslim country in the world has 50% less support for Osama and suicide bombers. They realize 50 Iraqis are dieing to 1 American. Check out the nations that are illiterate. Palestine, Sub Saharan Africa and the heart of the Middle East are high on the charts. These people dont know how to read and write in their language. So US and our allies including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Pakistan and a free IRAQ and Afghanistan educate these people the views of young Muslims will change! No bomb is going to influence Muslims of the future, but it will kill those who want to harm us now.
The US approach of education and knowledge is working. Almost every Muslim country in the world has 50% less support for Osama and suicide bombers. They realize 50 Iraqis are dieing to 1 American.
Check out the nations that are illiterate. Palestine, Sub Saharan Africa and the heart of the Middle East are high on the charts. These people dont know how to read and write in their language. So US and our allies including Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Pakistan and a free IRAQ and Afghanistan educate these people the views of young Muslims will change!

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