Issue 1, Volume 1 24 May 1993
This is the premier episode of the Morrow Project Journal. This is not an actual journal but a means of information exchange. I decided to do this to make it easier for users to access information at a later date. I had been previously been sending 5 - 10 page letters. The problem was keepinng track of everything said to one person vs. the next person.
This appeared as an easier method, since I was already half-way there, with indexes for the letters for easier locating material later. I sure hope that this looks better and is helpful. I also want it to be fun. Besides I want to practice my desktop skills
Basically this is the same as before, we send still communicate as usual by letter. I will surmize what was said and place it into the journal with the writers initials (or name if they request). This way we can share the ideas--plus creator gets credit for them.
I think you will come to admire my artwork as much as you did for TimeLine's. But then again, something is better than nothing. But I promise to not to use tracing paper as some other's we know.
A system used by the British in Ireland on there police & military vehicles. It determines the direction that a sniper fired from. Something that might be helpful for Morrow vehicles as they would encounter more sniper fire than outright fights--too well equipped. This was from Advanced Technology Warfare by Friedman of Harmany Books, New York.
In an urban environment its frequently difficult, if impossible, for the, Security Forces to tell from whence a shot has come, and the British Claribel system was designed to overcome this. A block diagram shows that the signals from a microwave transmitter are reflected from the incoming projectile and are picked up by two (or four) receivers. Using Doppler techniques signal processing circuits operate on the phases between the reflected signals and establish an angle for the incoming projectiIe, which is displayed on a simple indicator, telling the crew the direction of the fire. The system can be installed on vehicles, helicopters, or static observation Posts.
Advanced Technology Warfare. By Col. Richard Friedman. p203. Harmony Books, New York.
On a Discovery Channel program, the Japaneese were using special fiber optic sun light trackers on top of apartment buildings. This one larger tracker monitored the sun all day and provided sunlight to the apartments (minus the dangerous UV Radiation).
In this way, the residents were able to have plants and themselves still benefit from the sunlight.
For the Morrow Project, they would have included these on there bases. They do not have to actually be on the base (benefit of fiber optic). They are enclosed in a special cover, to prevent reflection and movement being detected.
Also, there are small fiber eyes. (Like door way lookout hole on roofs or other places and various angles to pickup the sunlight. These did not move and were dependent upon a clean area and the suns position.
As quoted from Gary Gore's letter 15 December 1992.
... Canada does have a special forces type unit. They are called Special Service Force. They are part of the Defense of North Norway as part of Canadian Combined Air/Sea Transportable Bridge (CAST). In Norway the CAST would operate in conjunction with other allied formations such as the British / Netherlands Amphibious Force, The USMC Amphibious Force and the Norwegian Army. Within Canada the SSF concentrates on operations in the far north, and produces special rescue teams to deal with civilian emergencies. The core of the Special Service Force is the Canadian Airborne Regiment, which is the elite unit of the Canadian armed forces.
The SSF is organized as a light brigade. Teeth arm units are an Armoured Regiment (8th Canadian Hussars), an Infantry Battalion (1st Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment) and the Canadian Airborne Regiment. Combat support comes from an Airborne artillery regiment (2nd Royal Canadian Horse Artillery), an engineer regiment and a signal squadron. Combat service support comes from the Airborne Service Commando (i.e., logistic regiment). The Canadian Airborne Regiment itself consists of three airborne commandos, which are equivalent to a company in size and organization. 1st Airborne Commando is francophone (composed of French Canadians), 2nd Airborne Commando is anglophone (English Canadians), and 3rd Airborne Commando is mixed. (G. Gore)
In one of the Ruins of Chicago Module, it stated that the Rover had no gunner protection. This I felt was a mistake, since snipers would be larger risk after the war.
I had seen on CNN circular turrets on UN armored vehicles in Bosnia where snipers are a big problem. I am not sure if this was powered by a motor (?), but it appeared to operate fast while allowing more protection.
I presume that this could be added to almost any armored vehicle. Note: it is not attached to the vehicle in the bolt hole, some assembly required. It will have to be installed outside of the bolt hole as too tall.
Background: I had been discussing the idea of the Project moving to Idaho. [We can discuss the feasibility of it in another issue], but anyway, a reconnaissance of Idaho would be necessary to verify what Prime Base had learned and to determine if it was still the same shape. The person I was discussing this with, wanted to send the players in by parachute, and airdrop there vehicles. Plus he wanted to have a Phoenix Team member along who would eventually get injured.
My Reply: Was that the team was sent with two Phoenix Team members (doctor & engineer) who were to locate teams who were not responding to wake-up commands. Of course, the Phoenix would eventually go there own way, but send the team off. Also, I mentioned there was little chance of the team being parachute trained.
The Reply: He agreed that they might not be jump qualified, so the Phoenix team could rush them through rough ground school and a practice jump. Then they boot them out the door over Idaho with several FAVs. But he was worried about dropping a Commando vehicle or landing the aircraft because it would leave obvious signs of being there.
Reply: I do not know what your afraid of in Idaho, but every vehicle and people leave tracks. But I am confused, if you plan on moving everything to Idaho, would it not be valid to determine what path to take. Plus a single team could not recon several hundred miles in any reasonable amount of time. Which is why they activate other teams.
But as for the parachuting, it would be much easier to just jump into the vehicle after reloading, extra food, etc. and drive off. It might take less than a week to get there, but that is much sooner than 3 months minimum for parachuting. I could understanding parachutting in people for The Final Watch (Project File #10), but not for Idaho.
According to Prime Base Manual, p91, the team has to dig out the heavy equipment access of the base (done with manual labor). Thus once the equipment is available, they can build the airfield. Then they have to have the Phoenix team assemble an aircraft and verify it's safety. Also, to replace all Prime Base's emergency lights, it would take an 8-man team (16 hour hours a day) two weeks to a month (page 14). That basically means the project is on hold until the team is jump qualified. Why I ask?
SUGGESTIONS: I would like to hear what others have to say.
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