RAS Syndrome– Documenting the misuse of acronyms

Archive for the ‘HARM Missile’ Category

RAS Syndrome: Ordnance Edition

Posted by: rassyndrome on: September 9, 2008

Federation of American Scientists
The HARM Missile (High -Speed Antiradiation Missile) receives target parameters from the launch aircraft prior to launch. The HARM Missile uses these parameters and relevant attitude data to process incoming RF energy to acquire and guide the HARM Missile to the desired target. The HARM missile has a terminal homing capability that [...]

RAS Syndrome: Government Edition

Posted by: rassyndrome on: August 31, 2008

In this edition of RAS Syndrome, all the perpetrators are government agencies.
Michigan State Police
However, if your car is equipped with an ABS braking system (Anti-Lock Braking System Braking System), never pump the brakes.
United States House of Representatives, Electronic Warfare Working Group
Exploiting known deficiencies in the HARM missile (High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile Missile) and U.S. forces targeting [...]