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Old October 19th, 2014, 01:09 AM
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I'd love to see the CORPS get a "BRADLEY" type IFV but it's just not in the cards, but then the CORPS was never really armor heavy like the USA. Also the focus is on getting a replacement for the AAV-7. The top candidate for that looks to be the "HAVOC" at the moment (See the APC Thread for more on the topic.) but as a CO I had always said "Change is a constant" but it might get announced as early as the end of the year what one or two candidates move on for the final opeval testing phase. In the meantime the following might be useful especially under the sub categories of Structure and Equipment in the Operating Forces tab...
http://www.marines.com/operating-forces/equipment

On the HAVOC it will give the CORPS a faster over the horizon beach landing capability, the same for land ops and be more heavily armed and armored (Even over any current AMV.) out of the box with an add on modular armor package also available. But here's some info...
http://www.army-technology.com/proje...dular-vehicle/
http://www.lockheedmartin.com/us/new...wim-tests.html
http://www.military.com/video/combat...2777785430001/


Been watching the MPC Program for awhile now and I believe it should make the game hopefully within the next three years.

My times up have a great weekend!!

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Pat
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