Face of Defense: Army NCO Improves Soldier Safety, Howitzer Longevity
By Don Wagner Army News Service
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FORT MEADE, Md., Jan. 20, 2017 — Illinois Army National Guard Sgt. Wesley Todd has invented a device for light towed howitzers that improves soldier safety and equipment longevity.
Todd’s invention is also expected to save the Army hundreds of thousands of dollars.
The device is a tool that allows soldiers to remove seized muzzle brakes more easily, without the sometimes damaging force previously required. His innovation helps to prevent potential damage to the howitzer’s barrel, which can cost more than $265,000 to replace, and preserves the barrel’s internal rifling.
Muzzle brakes are attached to the ends of the barrels of some pistols and rifles, as well as howitzers, to help control recoil and therefore improve accuracy.
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