Tactical to Practical  - TV series (2003)

1. Humvee / Night Vision / GPS

Mark as watched

09/09/2003

Former Navy fighter pilot and series host Hunter Ellis examines military solutions to problems that crossed over into civilian life. Hunter explores the Army's relationship with four-wheel drive--from WWII Jeeps to the Humvee. From off-road to the dark of night, he takes a glowing green look into night vision technology, now used in law enforcement and wildlife research. And, he shows how GPS (Global Positioning System) came into its own in Desert Storm and is about to make the compass obsolete!

Former Navy fighter pilot and series host Hunter Ellis examines military solutions to problems that crossed over into civilian life. Hunter explores the Army's relationship with four-wheel drive--from WWII Jeeps to the Humvee. From off-road to the dark of night, he takes a glowing green look into night vision technology, now used in law enforcement and wildlife research. And, he shows how GPS (Global Positioning System) came into its own in Desert Storm and is about to make the compass obsolete!

6. Light Off-Road Vehicles / Battlefield ER / Drones

Mark as watched

14/10/2003

Hunter teaches us about the offroad abilities of the desert patrol vehical.

Hunter teaches us about the offroad abilities of the desert patrol vehical.

7. Spy Gear / MedEvac Helicopters / Specialty Boats

Mark as watched

28/10/2003

Included: MedEvac helicopters; specialty boats. Also: a tour of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. Host: Hunter Ellis.

Included: MedEvac helicopters; specialty boats. Also: a tour of the International Spy Museum in Washington, D.C. Host: Hunter Ellis.

8. Hot Choppers / Lasers / Firefighting

Mark as watched

04/11/2003

A look at submarine rescue operations; the history of dirigibles; and military snow gear. Also: treasure hunter Mel Fisher explores the wreckage of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a Spanish ship that sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida. Host: Hunter Ellis.

A look at submarine rescue operations; the history of dirigibles; and military snow gear. Also: treasure hunter Mel Fisher explores the wreckage of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a Spanish ship that sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida. Host: Hunter Ellis.

13. Super Ships / Armored Cars / Simulators

Mark as watched

20/04/2004

A segment on ships adapted for civilian use which includes a retrospective on the ships of World Wars I and II; and tours of modern naval vessels. Also: armored vehicles and simulators. Host: Hunter Ellis.

A segment on ships adapted for civilian use which includes a retrospective on the ships of World Wars I and II; and tours of modern naval vessels. Also: armored vehicles and simulators. Host: Hunter Ellis.

14. Winter Warfare / Optics / Gliders

Mark as watched

27/04/2004

A look at how winter warfare helped the winter-sports industry. Also: gun sights; gliders. Host: Hunter Ellis.

A look at how winter warfare helped the winter-sports industry. Also: gun sights; gliders. Host: Hunter Ellis.

18. Deep Sea Exploration / Blimps and Dirigibles / Snow Gear

Mark as watched

25/05/2004

A look at submarine rescue operations; the history of dirigibles; and military snow gear. Also: treasure hunter Mel Fisher explores the wreckage of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a Spanish ship that sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida. Host: Hunter Ellis.

A look at submarine rescue operations; the history of dirigibles; and military snow gear. Also: treasure hunter Mel Fisher explores the wreckage of the Nuestra Senora de Atocha, a Spanish ship that sank in 1622 off the coast of Florida. Host: Hunter Ellis.