If it works, it works...
Not too shabby for our poor, dumb, soldiers who got stuck in Iraq. Take that Mr. Kerry!
Posted on 01/14/2007 6:30:32 PM PST by Reaganesque
January 15, 2007
The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) is relatively new to the theatre of war as a mainstream weapon. It was first used en masse by Belarusian guerillas against German supply trains during World War II. Since then, explosive devices have been used to great effect in a number of asymmetrical conflicts. The IED has achieved main weapon status in the current Iraq War, and as usual, some ingenious improvisations have evolved to overcome them.
As ludicrous as it may for a soldier in body armour to be carrying a weapon such as the one pictured, that’s just what is happening in beautiful downtown Baghdad at present. The U.S. Army has found that KIDdesigns’ Silly String, which shoots out a very lightweight foam string, is very effective at detecting tripwires without detonating the IED at the end of the wire - the foam is light enough to drape across the wires and thus identify them.
If it works, it works...
Not too shabby for our poor, dumb, soldiers who got stuck in Iraq. Take that Mr. Kerry!
This was mentioned a couple of weeks ago. I'm glad it's being mentioned again. Sending the stuff over there is a great idea and can save lives.
Yes, I remembered when that story about silly string came out, a mother of one of the troops was sending loads of silly string to the front.
Senator Jon Cary is still trying to figure out how they get all that string in an aerosol can. He's also still trying to figure how to get it out.
System, Dispensing, Foam, Aerated, Tactical, Model of '07.
Then the GI's could call it the SDFAT, or the "SodaFat."
Of course, the color would have to be olive drab or desert brown, and it would have to cost $800 for the base system, plus $75 apiece for the Aerated Foam Cartridges. A laser sighting reticle could be added, plus a folding stock and recoil pad, extended magazine, and selective fire capability. Oh, and a bayonet lug. And a flash suppressor.
A higher-caliber version could be offered for use on Bradleys, Humvees, and even tactical support aircraft. Gimbally mounted, belt-fed ... think chain gun with party potential ... it could be the ultimate door gun for Blackhawks.
Oh, that is the Jon Cary who was in Vietnam. I forgot to mention that.
It's a good idea. In the past, we (men in my specialty) did an exercise for finding trip wires and pressure prongs in the dark and/or in heavy concealment. We appeared to be doing something like tai chi or some kind of ancient religious ritual while doing so.
John F'n Kerry couldn't pour water out of a boot with the instructions written on the heel!!
Pretty cool idea..... I'd rather use Congressional Demagogues and RINOs as "human shields" to walk ahead of our troops, but I guess Silly String is the next best option.
When it was written about in December, it was also mentioned that the Post office wouldn't mail silly string because it's in a pressurized can. Not sure anyone has come up with a solution to that.
"Oh, that is the Jon Cary who was in Vietnam."
Do you mean THE Jon Cary? The one who has silly putty seared, I say seared, in his mind?
Yes, I know a guy who's daughter is stationed in Iraq and requested it also. He's sent a few cases over there.
"Senator Jon Cary is still trying to figure out how they get all that string in an aerosol can. He's also still trying to figure how to get it out."
He is also trying to figure out how the uneducated troops we have "stuck" in Iraq could possibly think of a clever solution like this.
He asked his wife but she told him to "shove it".
"Oh, that is the Jon Cary who was in Vietnam. I forgot to mention that."
Is it the same Jon Cary who won all kinds of really neat medals?? I think he got a purple one, something about a serious scratch he received.
Brings back memories of the "Night-Walk" exercize!
Woah up there Cool Breeze!
You forgot about the Environmental Impact study! It also needs to go through the contracting division and the JAG for a legal review.
Don't worry. We'll "Fast-Track it. It should be in use by 2025.
And of course a competitive design runoff between major manufacturers has to be held, which will inevitably be won by Lockheed Martin's Space and Missile Systems Division.
It's gonna go to the lowest bidder...and end up costing about 300% over original cost estimate. ;-)
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