Response to the Landmine Threat in Bosnia: Hearing Before the Military Research and Development Subcommittee, Joint with the Military Procurement Subcommittee, of the Committee on National Security, House of Representatives, One Hundred Fourth Congress, Second Session, Hearing Held January 24, 1996 |
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The first panel will review the landmine threat in Bosnia and the United States policy for and capabilities of dealing with that specific threat . Panel two will discuss procurement , research and development , and technologies to meet ...
The first panel will review the landmine threat in Bosnia and the United States policy for and capabilities of dealing with that specific threat . Panel two will discuss procurement , research and development , and technologies to meet ...
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The way I propose to proceed is to discuss briefly the doctrinal use of mines in the Bosnian theater , the number and order of battle in broad scope . We will show you the minefields , what they look like , where they are laid .
The way I propose to proceed is to discuss briefly the doctrinal use of mines in the Bosnian theater , the number and order of battle in broad scope . We will show you the minefields , what they look like , where they are laid .
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Many of the antipersonnel and antitank mines that are being used are within the category of what we would describe as low metallic content , difficult to detect mines , and I have some examples of these that we can discuss .
Many of the antipersonnel and antitank mines that are being used are within the category of what we would describe as low metallic content , difficult to detect mines , and I have some examples of these that we can discuss .
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During each of the ceasefire agreements , all warring factions have discussed the need to locate , identify and clear mines . This reflects the extent of the mine problem , which would face any force entering the region and suggests ...
During each of the ceasefire agreements , all warring factions have discussed the need to locate , identify and clear mines . This reflects the extent of the mine problem , which would face any force entering the region and suggests ...
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I want to go to the whole issue of nonmetallic mines , so perhaps you could begin and discuss that also in some of your explanations of the types of mines . Mr. REEDER . OK , Mr. Chairman . Just to sort of start off , in general , 42.
I want to go to the whole issue of nonmetallic mines , so perhaps you could begin and discuss that also in some of your explanations of the types of mines . Mr. REEDER . OK , Mr. Chairman . Just to sort of start off , in general , 42.
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Page 1 - The subcommittee met, pursuant to call, at 2:30 pm in room 2118, Rayburn House Office Building, Hon. Curt Weldon (chairman of the subcommittee) presiding.
Page 29 - NOT FOR PUBLICATION UNTIL RELEASED BY THE HOUSE NATIONAL SECURITY COMMITTEE INTRODUCTION Mr. Chairman and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you to discuss the...