RT-Remote fire control, Trap T-2, coupled with LRAD would be an ideal way to control various sniper, hostage, etc situations, while keeping the operator out of harm's way.
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Military Operations in Urban Terrain
Counter Terrorist
Hostage Rescue
Prison Special Operations Response Teams
Military Counter Sniper
Military Operations in Urban Terrain
Fighting a determined foe in an urban environment is one of the greatest challenges faced by today’s warfighter. Every block provides places for the enemy to hide and sensitive cover behind which they can shoot. The objective within this area of operations is the same as any other: to defeat the enemy while minimizing friendly casualties, civilian casualties and damage to sensitive civilian structures. Unfortunately, achieving this objective in an urban environment can be extremely difficult. The warfighter needs an advantage… that advantage is the TRAP T-2.
Effective enemy firing positions are everywhere in a city or town. They can fire from rooftops, windows, behind doors or within vehicles. In order to identify these locations and eliminate the threat before friendly casualties are taken the warfighter must have situational awareness and the ability to project force without exposing himself. Only the TRAP T-2, and the larger TRAP T-250 deliver these critical capabilities.
The T-2’s lightweight and small footprint make it easy to transport and deploy for firing. The warfighter can carry it up stairs; drop it around the corner of a building or from the end of an armored vehicle, all while remaining out of danger. The T-2 can also mount on a variety of unconventional platforms including cranes or “cherry picker” hoists to reach rooftops, upper floor windows, fire over walls or see around corners. These flexible capabilities are battle-proven with extraordinary results.
The other enemy advantage in an urban environment is that he can hide behind or within “no fire zones”. These come in one of two forms…non-combatant civilians or politically sensitive structures such as religious sites, hospitals, elementary schools, etc. Political and moral imperatives dictate that non-military casualties be avoided if at all possible. Likewise, sensitive structures should not be fired upon for fear of significant damage and potential political backlash.
The T-2 and T-250 are optimized to handle these challenging rules of engagement. Their surgical accuracy means that the enemy can be neutralized even while hiding inches from human shields. This accuracy also means that smaller caliber weapons can be employed to maximum effect. The result is little or no collateral damage.
Again, the T-2’s operational capability around highly sensitive religious structures is battle-proven with optimum results…no civilian casualties, no structural damage, no friendly casualties and elimination of the threat.
Counter Terrorist
Today’s terrorist threat is greater and more complex than ever. New tools are needed to give military personnel and law enforcement leverage in this asymmetrical conflict. The TRAP T-2 delivers that leverage.
Often, the terror threat is a quick strike against a high-value target that is protected by checkpoints. Vehicles are the usual delivery mechanism. It is vital to stop these vehicles before they pass the checkpoint while still protecting the checkpoint personnel.
The TRAP T-2 and the larger TRAP T-250 have the unique combination of firepower and accuracy to effectively deny this terrorist mechanism. Both systems can fire 7.62mm armor piercing ammunition that can penetrate an engine block. Both have the accuracy to eliminate the driver without hitting any other occupants. Alternatively, they can take out tires to put the vehicle off its intended course. This can all be done while the operator remains out of danger.
The second terror scenario is one where a vital location is taken and which may or may not include hostages. A key ingredient for success in this scenario is for the security personnel to simultaneously have situational awareness, impose a constant and credible psychological threat and be able to project force when/if needed.
The T-2 delivers this critical combination. Its cameras provide excellent visual input that can complement other intelligence gathering mechanisms. Its presence has an imposing psychological impact. The terrorist quickly learns that the device cannot be intimidated or negotiated with. Unlike a conventional sniper, it will not react to suppressive fire. Instead, it has the ability to project force with such accuracy that the terrorists, and only the terrorists, risk death any time that they expose themselves.
The T-2’s unique capabilities help wear down the terrorists and give the negotiating advantage to friendly forces. Their movement is severely restricted by a machine that will not go away, does not get tired or hungry and allows its human operators to significantly increase their operational effectiveness even during shift changes. The result is that friendly forces can retain their advantage regardless of the duration of the attack.
Hostage Rescue
The T-2 can be a key part of the mix of technologies involved in hostage rescue. It enables proximity, surveillance, psychological impact, force projection and maximum security-personnel effectiveness. No other system offers this combination of capabilities.
First, the T-2 permits law enforcement professionals to remain closer to the situation than if they were forced to pull back out of the range of the hostage-taker’s weapons. TRAP keeps them out of danger, yet retains their ability to have significant situational awareness and project force if required.
The T-2’s lightweight and small footprint enable it to be placed in the locations that let TRAP’s powerful optics deliver optimum real-time surveillance. The operator’s view can then be shared with senior personnel in a local command post. Law enforcement have greater overall situational awareness, especially when TRAP is used in combination with traditional observers, snipers and high tech eavesdropping technology. Better information means better decision-making, something that is critical to the safety of the hostages and the optimum outcome of the ordeal.
Despite its small size, TRAP is a menacing presence. It is a system whose very appearance tells you that it means business. The hostage-taker will imagine its potential and that very accurate picture will remain in his head throughout the event. TRAP will be there regardless of the weather, the time of day or the duration of the situation. The T-2 may be such a fixation for the criminal that it becomes an effective decoy or distraction enabling alternative hostage rescue techniques. Either way, TRAP will be a new, very nasty element for the criminal to deal with.
If negotiations break down and the hostage-taker appears ready to make a drastic move, then law enforcement must take action with a moments notice. If that action means firing at the hostage-taker, that fire must be extraordinarily accurate. Only TRAP enables its operator to deliver this degree of accuracy, even in a high-stress situation.
The T-2 is optimized for accuracy. Its adjustable legs allow the platform to be level even on sloped surfaces. Deflection after firing is minimal and point of aim can be changed in increments of .1 minute of angle. The T-2’s intuitive interface enables the operator to quickly aim and fire, often coming on to the target in less than a second.
Hostage situations can last minutes or days. The longer a hostage ordeal lasts, the greater the demands on personnel effectiveness and command and control. The number of officers that can be assigned to a crime scene is finite, especially if they are highly trained snipers or hostage rescue personnel. Therefore, each officer must be able to work as long as possible and shift changes must be quick and fluid.
The T-2 significantly extends the amount of time an officer can be effective compared to a traditional long gunner looking through a scope. The T-2 operator is out of the elements, is looking at a monitor or easy to see viewfinder and can change body position frequently without losing sight of the situation. Shift changes are virtually seamless. The officer just shows his replacement the details of the situation on his monitor and passes over the hand controller. Likewise senior personnel can shift in with minimal disruption because they can see the exact images the T-2 operator sees.
The T-2 gives law enforcement a new, extremely effective tool for hostage rescue. Hostages have a better chance when they have the T-2 on their side.
Prison Special Operations Response Teams
Prison Response Teams face formidable challenges prosecuting their mission. When a situation erupts dangerous prisoners must be contained, security staff accounted for, instigators identified, and the situation neutralized as quickly as possible. They must do all of this while protecting their fellow officers along with the inmate population.
The most severe situations can result in security officers being held hostage with inmates potentially in control of their weapons. In these cases, or others where a security officer’s life is in danger, the Response Team’s actions must be swift and precise.
The T-2 gives Prison Response Teams a new tool to help address even this most severe inmate situation. It is lightweight and easily portable and can be quickly placed where it will operate to greatest effect. As in all hostage situations, it provides excellent surveillance capabilities and real-time remote visual feedback to senior personnel for excellent command and control. Its very presence is a threat to the offenders. It will not get tired or respond to threats; it will just be there throughout the ordeal ready to take action if needed.
Should direct action be required, TRAP provides a level of safety to the hostage heretofore unachievable. The T-2 is a stable platform, unaffected by the breathing, heartbeat or other stress-induced movement on the part of the shooter. It enables the Response Team officer to fire to the theoretical accuracy of the weapon on the T-2. If shots must be fired, the hostage is going to be a lot more comfortable knowing that his fellow officers are using TRAP rather than firing from the shoulder.
Prison Security Officers may prefer less lethal weapons to resolve a situation. The T-2 can accommodate a range of less lethal solutions. Please contact the factory for more information.
Military Counter Sniper
Sniper fire is a serious threat to military personnel, especially in or near urban centers. The T-2 provides an effective solution to counter this threat.
The T-2’s lightweight and small footprint make it easy to transport and deploy for firing at the sniper location. The warfighter can carry it up stairs; drop it around the corner of a building or from the cover of an armored vehicle, all while remaining out of danger. The T-2 can also mount on a variety of platforms including cranes or “cherry picker” hoists to reach rooftops, upper floor windows, fire over walls or see around corners.
The T-2’s powerful optics deliver excellent situational awareness. The sniper’s location can be identified and counter-fire directed at that location with surgical accuracy.
In the force protection role, the T-2 and the larger T-250 can be integrated with the latest thermal or acoustic sniper detection systems. These sensor devices detect the flash of the sniper weapon or the sound of the incoming bullet and determine the location of the sniper. The sensor sends this data to the nearest TRAP unit, which automatically slews to the sniper’s position. The operator then makes any final aiming adjustment required to get on target and neutralize the sniper threat. This integration has been successfully validated with the VIPER thermal sniper detection system.
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