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From ROI-NJ's Military Matters newsletter | Imagine starting to dig a hole in your backyard when your shovel clangs against something just a few feet below the surface. You take a closer look and, hard as it is to believe, you have uncovered a dirt-caked artillery shell. This scenario is not at all far-fetched. In fact, New Jerseyans finding artillery shells or other kinds of explosives or old weapons in homes, buildings, yards and fields across the Garden State happens more frequently than you would think. Which begs the question — who exactly do you call if you come upon a weapon of war on your property? After all, directories are not exactly brimming with businesses boasting the expertise to extract and dispose of weapons and explosives. There is a group that specializes in this unique and often dangerous work — the Explosive Ordnance Disposal squad at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst (ordnance is defined as any military supply, including weapons, ammunition and vehicles and, in a more specific context of military parlance, ordnance can refer specifically to explosives from cannons or artillery). Read more:

Silent Spring Liquid Safing Fluid 16oz @IdealBlasting.com Part# SilentLFS SILENTSPRING A REVOLUTIONARY BLAST MITIGATION TECHNOLOGY Improvised Explosive Devices (IED’s) & Homemade Explosive Devices (HME’s). Injuries/Deaths are caused by explosive fires and propelled fragments. Maintaining Forensic Evidence of IED’s & HME’s. Existing Liquid Safing Fluids (LSF) destroy the integrity of energetic targets, thus compromising forensic evidence and making prosecution difficult. Until the development of Silent Spring, Existing LSFs have had minimal effectiveness and include solutions, such as a gun cleaner, WD-40, and even Gatorade. Grey Ops / NWSC Indian Head has changed the landscape by offering a LSF that effectively desensitizes a variety energetic targets, including Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) and Hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD). The relatively universal effectiveness of Silent Spring gives users the highest probability for safety when handling energetics in hostile working environments. The technology was invented and developed by the U.S. Navy out of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Explosive Ordnance Division in Indian Head (NSWC-EOD-IH). ***This product is only available to qualified entities such as Law Enforcement / DOD. Please pr...

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians are highly trained specialists who play a vital role in ensuring the safety and success of Army operations. They mitigate threats posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO) and improvised explosive devices (IEDs), enabling safe passage for troops and civilians in conflict zones and post-conflict environments. Read our in-depth article to learn more about this critical capability and the contributions of EOD personnel to national security. https://lnkd.in/gdEHWzea #explosiveordnancedisposal #mineclearance #military #minefields #defenceindustry #militaryoperations #unexplodedordnance #armyoperations

R&P Awarded $78 Million Contract to Support U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Warfare Program Office R&P Technologies, LLC, a provider of professional, technology, industrial and management services, announced that the Company has been awarded a contract to continue its support to the U.S. Navy’s Amphibious Warfare Program Office (PMS 377) with a full range of professional support services. The focus of services being procured includes Ship Acquisition, Technical Issue Resolution, Technical/System Integration, Change Management, Ship Production, Testing, GFE/GFI Support, and Post-Delivery for platforms under PMS 377’s cognizance. PMS 377 is responsible for the Amphibious Assault Ship Replacement (LHA(R)) (to include Flight 0 and Flight 1 and any future and/or emerging follow- on) Acquisition Program, the Amphibious Transport Dock (LPD 17) amphibious ships (to include Flight I and Flight II and any future and/or emerging follow-on) Acquisition Program, the Amphibious Assault Direction System (AADS) Acquisition and Life Cycle Management Program, and the Blue Force Tracker 2 (BFT-2) Program. The recompete contract has a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods and is valued at $78 million, if all options are exercised.  The business began providing support to PMS 377 in 2009 as a subcontractor, and since then the program support has grown from 8 personnel to approximately 80 today. This was a critical recompete win for R&P, as it reinforces our ability to deliver high quality, integrated services for the U.S. Navy,” said Jeff Riedel, CEO of R&P Technologies.  “R&P is a sophisticated Small Business provider of naval new construction and modernization services and winning programs like PMS 377 will continue to be a strategic priority for the Company going forward.” The Company’s services under this contract enable these vessels to be deployed on amphibious missions including airborne/and seaborne assaults on hostile shores, as well as humanitarian support role for natural disasters.

"Shoothouse" – a new approach to military training provided by the training complex by SKIFTECH ⬇️ This innovative complex opens up new possibilities for soldiers to effectively enhance their skills and strategies. Now, military personnel can focus on crucial aspects of military preparation without spending time and resources on real-life training grounds. "Shoothouse" by SKIFTECH enables soldiers to practice skills including target detection and identification, aiming, timing the shot, and fire control. This innovative solution ensures increased training efficiency and enhances the professional level of military personnel. The simulator, designed to replicate real-life conditions, allows soldiers to experience the atmosphere of a real combat situation, providing realistic training conditions. Such an approach to training makes preparation more effective and efficient. https://lnkd.in/dqvsbauH

System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) CCTV Technology Handbook July 2013 Prepared by Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Atlantic Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.The CCTV Technology Handbook was funded under Interagency Agreement No. HSHQDC-07-X-00467 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology Directorate. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Government. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, processes, or services by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the U.S. Government. The information and statements contained herein shall not be used for the purposes of advertising, nor to imply the endorsement or recommendation of the U.S. Government. With respect to documentation contained herein, neither the U.S. Government nor any of its employees make any warranty, express or implied, including but not limited to the warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Further, neither the U.S. Government nor any of its employees assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information, apparatus, product or process disclosed; nor do they represent that its use would not infringe privately owned rights. Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited.

One of the biggest challenges in the Surface Warfare community is lack of tactical and technical feedback to the individual units. Ships report up the chain of command the status of a mission or operation, but don't typically receive feedback for improvement. This last week, the COMDESRON FIFTEEN Fires and Effects Center released new guidance for the establishment of an analysis process on these missions and operations pertaining to Fires. Reviews of every action against tactical and technical publications are consolidated into a thorough report for the ships, from how the operation was successful to how the ship could improve by focusing on certain aspects. These reports are also sent to our various warfare development centers for review and to show improvement on our 7th Fleet stationed ship. This is a critical step to enhancing technical proficiency and maintaining a tactical advantage against the adversary. We owe it to our ships and our sailors to give them the tools and knowledge necessary to go out into harm's way and return, and this all starts at the COMDESRON FIFTEEN Fires and Effects Center!

UK security will be boosted through a vast new contract – worth nearly £2 billion - that will ensure the long-term availability and resilience of critical naval assets. Announced by Defence Secretary, Grant Shapps, on his first visit to His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport, the Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) contract with Thales UK will aim to provide full availability of the equipment that is the eyes and ears of the Royal Navy. Utilising data technology, including AI and virtual reality to be more proactive and predictive maintenance systems, the contract will see the Royal Navy maximise the days they are ready to deploy. The contract will support sonar - our ability to hear underneath the water – masts, periscopes and also electronic warfare equipment that enable the Royal Navy to detect and target potential threats. Crucially, by increasing the longevity of our sensor and sonar capability, it will significantly increase equipment availability which is critical for the Continuous at Sea Deterrent (CASD) and wider ship and submarine capabilities.

https://lnkd.in/eUNiKSxy "On July 29, 1967, the USS Forrestal, the first of the U.S. Navy’s “supercarriers,” endured a catastrophe that would forever alter the course of naval operations and safety. While on Yankee Station off the coast of Vietnam, an errant Zuni rocket launched across the flight deck and sparked a fire that would claim the lives of 134 sailors and injure 161, as well as destroy over 20 aircraft. This tragic event not only marked the second-worst loss of life on a U.S. Navy ship since World War II but also paved the way for transformative changes in naval regulations, equipment, and training. Eyewitness accounts reveal a scene of chaos and inferno as the rocket, inadvertently fired due to an electrical malfunction, struck an A-4E Skyhawk, spewing jet fuel which ignited and engulfed the deck in flames. Despite the ambiguity regarding whether it was aircraft 405 or 416 that was hit, the resultant fire rapidly spread, consuming planes and claiming lives. The ship was shaken by the detonation of unstable AN-M65A1 bombs from World War II, which had been loaded onto the aircraft due to a shortage of contemporary ordnance. This critical detail emphasizes the peril of utilizing aging and poorly conditioned munitions. The initial response to the fire was led by Chief Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Gerald Farrier and Damage Control Team Eight, whose specialized training and immediate action could not overcome the peril posed by the volatile AN-M65 bombs. The tragedy starkly underscored the inadequate training of the larger crew in handling shipboard fires, a deficiency directly linked to the high casualty rate that day. Post-disaster, the U.S. Navy conducted a thorough investigation, leading to significant policy changes. The focus shifted to re-instituting comprehensive damage control and firefighting training for all crew members. A critical innovation was the implementation of flight-deck washdown systems capable of dispersing water or foam, with the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt being the first to receive such an upgrade. The aftermath of the USS Forrestal disaster saw a reformed Navy—one where every sailor is trained in damage control, where outdated ordnance is no longer part of the arsenal, and where the lessons of the past are continuously studied to avert similar incidents in the future. Although the scars of that day remain, the USS Forrestal fire remains a pivotal point in naval history, one that brought about enhanced readiness and a commitment to the highest safety standards to protect the lives of sailors and the integrity of the fleet.

When Will I Know My Recruit's Platoon Number? An Article from our Founder, Tracy Della Vecchia https://lnkd.in/g6nvgBjf This is an important question because we can't send a letter until we get the platoon number. The address for each company is public knowledge, but mailing a letter without a platoon number causes big delays. The wrong platoon number causes even more delays. So here's the TOTAL scoop on this question. Recruits perform a close-order drill movement during a drill evaluation Aug. 24, 2015, at MCRD Parris Island. The strict, particular nature of close-order drill reinforces discipline and precision and fosters unit cohesion. —USMC photo by Lance Corporal Vanessa Austin. Read the article on Recruit Parents. https://lnkd.in/g6gDk95v Read additional articles. https://lnkd.in/gixqUPRA