15. SUBJECT TERMS

a. REPORT 16. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION OF: The recently proposed concept solution for improving blast-survivability of the light tactical military vehicles is critically assessed using combined finite-element/discrete-particle computational methods and tools. The proposed concept involves the use of side-vent-channels attached to the V-shaped vehicle underbody. Since the solution does not connect the bottom and the roof or pass through the cabin of a light tactical vehicle, this solution is not expected to: (a) reduce the available cabin space; (b) interfere with the vehicle occupants ’ ability to scout the surroundings; and (c) compromise the vehicle’s off-road structural durability/reliability. Furthermore, the concept solutio