A Discussion of Observable Characteristics and Design Features for the Workshop Manufactured Zagros 12.7 X 108mm Calibre and Zagros Şer 14.5 X 114mm Calibre Anti-Materiel Rifles in Use by Kurdish Militia Forces in Northern Syria

Steve Pavlovich

A Discussion of Observable Characteristics and Design Features for the Workshop Manufactured Zagros 12.7 X 108mm Calibre and Zagros Şer 14.5 X 114mm Calibre Anti-Materiel Rifles in Use by Kurdish Militia Forces in Northern Syria

Steve Pavlovich

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate a process from which firearm data and intelligence can be developed from open source material and images. The continuing conflict in Syria and Iraq regularly show that militias in these areas display both ingenuity and skill in the design and continued production of weapons. By exploring the ability to extract and group visually similar images from multiple sources, it is possible to understand the design and determine the origin of such
conflict weapons.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	92-107
Number of pages	16
Journal	AFTE Journal
Volume	51
Issue number	2
Publication status	Published - 2019
Externally published	Yes

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