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U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center
The Self Protective Adaptive Roller Kit (SPARK) provides additional standoff protection to vehicle and crew against pressure-activated or victim operated explosive devices. SPARK...
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The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System (SASS) delivers precision, rapid fire on targets and enables execution of operational missions not possible using the current weapon system. High capacity, ammo configurable, quick change magazines enable suppres...
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U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center
The RECCE Vehicle system combines explosive device detection, defeat, and interrogation capabilities onto a single integrated platform. It increases the safety of Soldiers p...
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U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center
The Picatinny Blast Shield (PBS) system is a modular protective solution that protects vehicles commanders from small arms fire and fragmentation resulting from explosive devices. The PB...
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U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center
The Objective Gunner Protection Kit provides a common force protection system capable of simple integration onto multiple vehicle platforms. Its integrated turret is mounted onto tactica...
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U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Research, Development and Engineering Center
Completely operational from inside mine protected vehicles, the Interrogation Arm provides a standoff detection capability and can detect metal, free lift and pry lift...
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U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center
The HMMWV Egress Assistance Trainer (HEAT) teaches Soldiers how to react in a vehicle rollover situation by properly and safely training them on how to open safety restraints and ...
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U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center
Excalibur, the world's first 24/7 precision-strike capability for Field Artillery, ushered in the 21st century for cannon artillery. It provides precision guided, extended range capabil...
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U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research
Since its fielding in January 2007, Damage Control Resuscitation - the new standard of care for the most severely injured Soldiers requiring massive transfusions - has dramatically improved survivability. By...
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U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center
The CRS enhances "two-way" communications when operating beyond the normal operating limits of standard single-channel ground and system radios. Enhancements include improved...
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The commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, the U.S. Army vice chief of staff and other senior Army science and technology leaders recognized the U.S. Army's "Top Ten Greatest Inventions of 2007" during an awards ceremony June 12 at the Hyatt Crystal City in Arlington, Va.
"This program highlights those outstanding winning technologies selected by the Warfighter that meet Army goals; enhance esprit de corps across the research and development and Warfighter communities; and promote public awareness of Army research and development community successes in support of the Warfighter," said Gen. Benjamin Griffin, commander, AMC.
The Army-wide awards program is dedicated to recognizing the best technology solutions for the Soldier.
Nominations for the program were submitted from across the Army laboratory community. Nine of the 10 inventions were developed by elements of the U.S. Army Research Development and Engineering Command.
The Army -- from active duty divisions to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command to the Army's vice chief of staff -- chose the 10 winning programs based upon their impact on Army capabilities (breadth of use and magnitude of improvement over existing systems), inventiveness, and potential benefit outside the Army.
Like previous years, there are no differentiating categories so that a variety of inventions could be recognized.
Each of the 10 selected teams received an award; the other nominated team members received certificates of participation.
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