The answer is simple, we keep up with the weapons systems in the field already. TOW BB. I'm waiting for the Patch to come out to see what Don and I suspect Andy have agreed upon in dealing with the TI/GSR issue for both the
M1A2 SEP V2 and
AH-64E GUARDIAN. I've held off on submitting a weapons system that has in combat that full capability and both the USA and USMC have used it in the capicity noted in this thread.
The TOW ITAS system. It was designed for both the anti-tank and bunker busting roles as currently used in Afghanistan since early 2011. This TOW has much
"longer legs" then previous TOW missiles to include the "brand new" optics which in reality is the focal point of what ITAS is, and also why I'm waiting in particular for the M1A2 SEP V2 numbers to come out as next year I intend to submit ITAS at the same TI/GSR. Not going over the reasons here, as you all know where to look for them, just know the refs for ITAS support the these claims with a sampling below of what I have.
The new missile is the TOW BB. The TOW ITAS has been code named by the insurgents as
"The Finger of God" the sub sailor in me agrees with the anatomy part in both counts
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I understand there might be issues here but TOW BB use goes beyond forts to buildings and troops in mountinous/rocky terrin positions as well.
1) On the first ref please get past the source to
get to the source. Also pay close attention to what Para 4 is telling the reader as well.
http://www.readperiodicals.com/201101/2251360761.html
2) In Ref 2 Para 2 will get the ball rolling.
http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/...uidance-02827/
3) The last basically ties it all up.
http://www.armyrecognition.com/febru...e_2802126.html
Sometimes I find it necessary to hold off on equipment submissions because there are unresolved issues I must address before submission. The better I can present that piece of equipment the better the chance it gets in if presented properly. Even after my own enthusiasm for it, I left out the T-90AM/MS because I had more questions then answers. So I have high hopes for this "class" based in part on the feedback I got. And we know the "Bosses" have no problem with providing feedback!?! And rightfully so under some of the OOBs current statuses. So for the "Class of 2012/2013" I remain hopeful as it was a very difficult year.
Regards,
Pat
Just announced F-22s in S. Korea.