USA As Represented by Secretary of the Navy

Alan L Gehl

Alan Richwald

Dale H Gjerning

Dennis G Fikejs

Erik L Davis

Richard H Watkins

Eric P Johnson

Robert P Kissel

The invention, as embodied herein, comprises an aiming device that is attached to the end of the barrel of a dearmer or gun system in order to more quickly and more precisely align the dearmer or gun system with precise, small target. The aiming device also ensures that the dearmer or gun system remains at the minimum standoff distance required without the need to specifically measure the placement.

MK38 small caliber dearmer aiming device

A device is provided which safely simulates the loud noise and bright flash of light of an explosion. This device consists of an ordnance case which encloses a battery, an electronic control module, a charging circuit board, a bridge head, and a shock tube dusted with aluminum and an explosive. The electronic control module provides a time delay between initial activation of the device and the time when the device is ready to create a shock wave. Further, this electronic control module provides a central control for the electronics in the simulator. The charging circuit board uses the battery to charge a capacitor. Passing the voltage stored in the capacitor through the wires of the bridge head causes the explosive and the aluminum in the shock tube to react. This reaction produces a loud noise and bright white flash of light which simulates an explosion.

Explosive simulator

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Alexandria, VA, United States of America

Alan L Gehl