Limited defensive operations
Article Abstract:
The United States is continuing to develop capabilities to counter the threat of ballistic missiles, however, it faces a formidable challenge of establishing a ballistic missile defense system (BMDS) for protecting all 50 states. Secretary of Defense guidance emphasizes on providing limited defensive operations and developing a BMDS, as adequate and timely delivery of a missile defense capability protects the nation's ability to mobilize and respond to worldwide crisis.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2004
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Antiarmor weapons
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Program Executive Office (PEO), Tactical Missiles manages a range of close combat and non-line-of-sight systems that are included in the antiamor weapon systems of the Army. Close combat weapon systems consisting of the tube-launched, optically tracked, wire guided family of missile systems, the Javelin manportable antitank systems and the line of sight anti tank missile system and non-line-of-sight systems are discussed in detail.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2004
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Wheeled vehicles
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The versatile high-mobility, multipurpose wheeled vehicle (Humvee) provides a common, light tactical vehicle capability. The Humvee is the Army's primary light wheeled vehicle for combat support service support missions.
Publication Name: Army
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 0004-2455
Year: 2005
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