| Matthew's Strategy for Metal Storm |
| What is the Solution? |
Metal Storm needs to design an underground weapon which can be buried along the hills of the forbidden zone in Pakistan. At night
the weapon would be able to rise above ground and monitor peaks and valleys similar to a submarines periscope. When the enemy
is identified the underground weapon would engage the enemy with deadly results.
Flir System cameras would be the eyes and ears, while Metal Storm would be the teeth to attack the enemy. Another feature would
include the LRAD Combat Loudspeaker, which could deafen or deceive the enemy forces. When a network of these weapons are
installed, they could support each other without any assistance. Such a weapon would demoralize an enemy. Nobody wants to fight
a robotic weapon controlled by satellite.
The enemy would not even know where the attack is coming from, so the enemy would not know where to run or return fire.
the weapon would be able to rise above ground and monitor peaks and valleys similar to a submarines periscope. When the enemy
is identified the underground weapon would engage the enemy with deadly results.
Flir System cameras would be the eyes and ears, while Metal Storm would be the teeth to attack the enemy. Another feature would
include the LRAD Combat Loudspeaker, which could deafen or deceive the enemy forces. When a network of these weapons are
installed, they could support each other without any assistance. Such a weapon would demoralize an enemy. Nobody wants to fight
a robotic weapon controlled by satellite.
The enemy would not even know where the attack is coming from, so the enemy would not know where to run or return fire.
The region was an independent tribal territory from 1893, remaining outside of
British-ruled empire and Afghanistan. Tribal raiding into British-ruled territory was a
constant problem for the British, eliciting frequent punitive expeditions between
1860 and 1945. The region became part of Pakistan in 1947.
Waziristan is divided into two "agencies", North Waziristan and South Waziristan,
with estimated populations (as of 1998) of 361,246 and 429,841 respectively. The
two parts have quite distinct characteristics, though both tribes are subgroups of
the Waziris and speak a common Waziri language. They have a formidable
reputation as warriors and are known for their frequent blood feuds. Traditionally,
feuding local Waziri religious leaders have enlisted outsiders in the Pakistani
government, and U.S. forces hunting Al-Qaeda fugitives, in attempts at
score-settling. The tribes are divided into sub-tribes governed by male village
elders who meet in a tribal jirga. Socially and religiously Waziristan is an extremely
conservative area. Women are carefully guarded, and every household must be
headed by a male figure.
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British-ruled empire and Afghanistan. Tribal raiding into British-ruled territory was a
constant problem for the British, eliciting frequent punitive expeditions between
1860 and 1945. The region became part of Pakistan in 1947.
Waziristan is divided into two "agencies", North Waziristan and South Waziristan,
with estimated populations (as of 1998) of 361,246 and 429,841 respectively. The
two parts have quite distinct characteristics, though both tribes are subgroups of
the Waziris and speak a common Waziri language. They have a formidable
reputation as warriors and are known for their frequent blood feuds. Traditionally,
feuding local Waziri religious leaders have enlisted outsiders in the Pakistani
government, and U.S. forces hunting Al-Qaeda fugitives, in attempts at
score-settling. The tribes are divided into sub-tribes governed by male village
elders who meet in a tribal jirga. Socially and religiously Waziristan is an extremely
conservative area. Women are carefully guarded, and every household must be
headed by a male figure.
Video 1
Kurram, Pakistan
Khyber Pass, Pakistan
Khyber, Pakistan
Tora Bora, Afghanistan
Video 1 , Video 2 , Video 3
The northern Pakistan border with Afghanistan is known as the forbidden
zone, where foreigners are not welcome. In fact, even the Pakistan
military has no control in the area. This forbidden zone is separated into 5
different regions. These regions are known as the birth place of
Al-Qaeda, and the suspected whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden and
Ayman Al-Zawahiri. These two terror leaders are known as the heart and
soul of Al-Qaeda.
zone, where foreigners are not welcome. In fact, even the Pakistan
military has no control in the area. This forbidden zone is separated into 5
different regions. These regions are known as the birth place of
Al-Qaeda, and the suspected whereabouts of Osama Bin Laden and
Ayman Al-Zawahiri. These two terror leaders are known as the heart and
soul of Al-Qaeda.
| Pakistan and the Forbidden Zone |
Pakistan and Afghanistan are each about the size of California.
The Forbidden Zone is mountainous countryside, full of mountains, hills
and valleys. The limited cover from the sky required the majahdeen
freedom fighters, and terror groups to build large tunnel systems
underground, and to utilize caves within the mountainside.
and valleys. The limited cover from the sky required the majahdeen
freedom fighters, and terror groups to build large tunnel systems
underground, and to utilize caves within the mountainside.
Such a landscape is ripe for snipers, and ambushes. The old crumbling
road system is highly vulnerable for roadside bombs. These passages
need an all seeing eye such as infrared and night vision optics, capable
of zooming in on enemy activity.
road system is highly vulnerable for roadside bombs. These passages
need an all seeing eye such as infrared and night vision optics, capable
of zooming in on enemy activity.
Osama Bin Laden and Ayman Al-Zawahiri was shown on Arab television
with green grass and a large stream in the background. This landscape
is known to be in Bajaur, Pakistan. This location is in the northern
territory of the forbidden zone. I've located the general area where I
think the video was filmed.
with green grass and a large stream in the background. This landscape
is known to be in Bajaur, Pakistan. This location is in the northern
territory of the forbidden zone. I've located the general area where I
think the video was filmed.
The locals in the Bajaur providence are extremely
anti-American and openly support Bin Laden and the
Taliban.
anti-American and openly support Bin Laden and the
Taliban.
This photo was taken near the border
of Tora Bora, Afghanistan.
of Tora Bora, Afghanistan.
Other regions are quite flat and desolate.
In the winter time the region hunkers down inside to wait out the
bitter cold. Near the end of winter, the Taliban and Al-Qaeda
prepares for what is called, “the spring offensive”.
The U.S. Military has recently changed tactics to confront this
spring offensive before it begins.
bitter cold. Near the end of winter, the Taliban and Al-Qaeda
prepares for what is called, “the spring offensive”.
The U.S. Military has recently changed tactics to confront this
spring offensive before it begins.
Khyber, Pakistan is the most desolate of all the regions.
During current war in Afghanistan, the Khyber
Pass has been a major route for resupplying
NATO forces in the Afghan theater of conflict.
Recognizing this, the Taliban attempted to choke
off the route in late 2008 and early 2009, bringing
the Taliban into conflict with the Pakistani
government.
Pass has been a major route for resupplying
NATO forces in the Afghan theater of conflict.
Recognizing this, the Taliban attempted to choke
off the route in late 2008 and early 2009, bringing
the Taliban into conflict with the Pakistani
government.
In February of 2009, a bridge 15 miles northwest of
Peshawar was blown up by militants presumably
sympathetic to or sponsored by the Taliban.
Peshawar was blown up by militants presumably
sympathetic to or sponsored by the Taliban.
