Tactical to Practical
Season 1
Tactical to Practical is a short-lived History Channel program that ran from 2003 to 2005. Each episode documents ways in which technologies utilized by the civilian public were originally developed to serve military purposes. The show is hosted by Hunter Ellis.
Where to Watch Season 1
21 Episodes
- Humvee / Night Vision / GPSE1
Humvee / Night Vision / GPSFormer 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! - Hot Choppers / Lasers / FirefightingE8
Hot Choppers / Lasers / FirefightingA 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. - Non-Lethal Weapons; Wired War; Need for SpeedE12
Non-Lethal Weapons; Wired War; Need for SpeedNon-lethal weapons; hypersonic sound; digital technology; portable information technology; biometric and software security; wireless communications; video teleconferencing; the wireless network; fastest craft on land and in the water. - Deep Sea Exploration / Blimps and Dirigibles / Snow GearE18
Deep Sea Exploration / Blimps and Dirigibles / Snow GearA 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.