How are they tested

In the case of missiles and bombs, small "dummy" targets are set up and a bomber flies over and hits it direct center. A camera is used to determine exactly where it hit. Generally, bombs that can hit the target more than half the time are accepted.

One system is undergoing an unusual test. The "Ultimate Soldier" system contains:

• A gun mounted camera. This helps to prevent soldiers from putting more of their body around a corner to see if an enemy is there.
• A map screen with uplinks. This screen contains information about the terrain of the area, it is uplinked to a central base where coordinates of targets are put in to tell the soldier where they are and where to go.
• Voice communications. Troops are able to talk to others very easily.
• All of this is mounted on an M-16.
  
  However I can see a few problems with this system:
  • It weighs over 70 pounds
  • A bullet could easily tear it apart. But with the features it has, a soldier should know where the enemy is already.
  • If an enemy can get ahold of a weapon, they can probably view, see, and hear everything that is happening with soldier's group.
  • It costs alot. How long does it take to develop?-----How can power and accuracy be used effectively?