Document ID:	TOP-4-2-842       Scroll down to access document images

Overview

Title:  Vehicle Vulnerability Tests against Explosively Formed Penetrator (EFP) Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) Scope:  This Test Operations Procedure (TOP) describes techniques and procedures for vulnerability testing against explosively formed penetrator (EFP) improvised explosive devices (IEDs) as a threat against up-armored tactical wheeled vehicles and armored combat vehicles (wheeled and tracked). Test procedures for armor coupon testing and full-scale testing conducted against vehicles are addressed in this TOP. This TOP complements FR/GE/UK/US ITOP 02-2-617 Vulnerability Testing of Combat Vehicles and their Components/Subsystems (Using Conventional Weapons), TOP 04-2- 840 Vehicle Vulnerability Tests Against Roadside IEDs, and TOP 10-3-001 Performance and Vulnerability Testing of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems (AFESs) Used on Combat and Tactical Vehicles. Status:  Active Document Date:  27-NOV-2012       FSC/Area:  ENVR Doc Category:   Test Operations Procedure

Responsibilities

Lead Standardization Activity:  TE  Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)     Preparing Activity: TE  Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) Coordination:  Limited   Army Custodian:  TE   Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)

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