Gunner Accessory Package

Abstract

A protected firing platform protection system protects personnel from contact with the protected firing platform. In an embodiment, the protected firing platform protection system is adapted for use with a protected firing platform of a military vehicle. The protected firing platform protection system includes a protective padding attached to the protected firing platform. The protective padding includes an energy mitigation padding.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A protected firing platform protection system, wherein the protected firing platform protection system is adapted for use with a protected firing platform of a military vehicle, comprising:
 a foam, wherein the foam is applied to the protected firing platform or a turret,
 wherein densities of the foam provide a high velocity impact protection layer, a low velocity impact protection layer or any combination thereof; 
 wherein the low velocity impact protection layer has a lower density than the high velocity impact protection layer. 
   
     
     
         2 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam comprises energy attenuation foam, honeycomb structures, visco-elastic material, or any combinations thereof. 
     
     
         3 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein a flame retardant material is added to the foam. 
     
     
         4 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein a fluid resistant material is added to the foam. 
     
     
         5 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein a mold resistant material is added to the foam. 
     
     
         6 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam is applied to the protected firing platform or the turret in a first layer and a second layer. 
     
     
         7 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 6 , wherein the first layer is the high velocity impact protection layer and the second layer is the low velocity impact protection layer. 
     
     
         8 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam is applied to a handle, a weapon stowage system, or a receptacle stowage system. 
     
     
         9 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam is applied as a liquid. 
     
     
         10 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam is applied as an aerosol. 
     
     
         11 . A protected firing platform protection system, wherein the protected firing platform protection system is adapted for use with a protected firing platform of a military vehicle, comprising:
 a foam structure, wherein the foam structure is attached to the protected firing platform or a turret,
 wherein densities of the foam structure provide a high velocity impact protection layer, a low velocity impact protection layer, or any combination thereof; 
 wherein the low velocity impact protection layer has a lower density than the high velocity impact protection layer. 
   
     
     
         12 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 11 , the foam structure comprises energy attenuation foam, honeycomb structures, visco-elastic material, or any combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein a flame retardant material is added to the foam structure. 
     
     
         14 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein a fluid resistant material is added to the foam structure. 
     
     
         15 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein a mold resistant material is added to the foam structure. 
     
     
         16 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam structure comprises a plurality of foam structure pieces. 
     
     
         17 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 6 , wherein the plurality of structure pieces are attached to the protected firing platform protection system or turret individually. 
     
     
         18 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam structure further comprises a handle, a weapon stowage system, or a receptacle stowage system. 
     
     
         19 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam structure is attached with an adhesive. 
     
     
         20 . The protected firing platform protection system of  claim 1 , wherein the foam structure is attached with bolts.