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Could someone explain to me just what is a "safe weapon" and what is its purpose?
US delays ban on 'unsafe' cluster bombs
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Posted 7 y ago
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The original cluster bombs didn't all detonate when dropped or deployed resulting in a lot of unexploded ordnance. The next generation had a secondary fuze to insure all would detonate.
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Cluster bombs are one of those gifts that keep on giving, many of the older ones had a high fail rate but would become unstable and later detonate without a lot of disturbance. If you see one or think it's one, retrace your steps and leave the area, do not pick them up to verify that they are a cluster bomb. They are also prone to sympathetic detonation and where there's one there's probably several.
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CSM Richard StCyr
TSgt David L. - At least as far back as when I was at PHETS in the 90's possibly earlier but that's my experience range.
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TSgt David L.
I don't have too much experience with the Army side of the house. The ADAMS and RAMS but that's about it. What were you testing out there CSM Richard StCyr? Or can you say?
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CSM Richard StCyr
TSgt David L. - In general, I worked on non nuclear hard target defeat, WMD counter proliferation, smart fuses, windows, car bombs, plume tracking, full scale target model reaction, structural battle damage repair and a host of other explosives phenomenology type experiments and missions. Other than being a Squad Leader and 1SG it was the most interesting and rewarding tour I had in 30 years of service.
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Good point. Classic oxymoron, unless we're referring to commands on a firing range. Millions of mines still out there all over as well. Cambodia, Adriatic, and who knows where else.
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