APC Development and related topics.

[shahadi]

Mobility is often described as a force multiplier, in fact, so much so that it is doctrine. I think, either in the Air or on Land, soldiers and Marines will ride in something to the battle and the better for them too, as speed, agility, we're still talking mobility, will multiply on force effectiveness to identify, close, engage, and defeat the opposition. That is the mission of an infantry unit, be it light or heavy, Marine or Army.

Yes, and the Marines are light infantry, and admittedly so, but today, they ride, not walk. Since the early fights on the plains in the ole West, forts or what we call Patrol Bases today (PBs) are ubiquitous.

So, that and for other reasons, I argue for the IFV in our game to deliver Opfires and reaction fires at ranges of 1km. As the MBT becomes increasingly expensive and limited in MOUT operations, and as the thread of armor forces of equitable strengths ever engaging diminish, the need for an infantry fire suppression vehicle rises.

So, lets have a better modeled AFV/IFV in winspMBT. Here, here and what say you?

[FASTBOAT TOUGH]

First...Suhiir sorry for misreading your post on the ammo issue for the LAV-25.

Second...The LAV-25/STRYKER issue is covered on Pgs. 16-17 of this Thread with plenty of references.

Third...Since this whole issue started going back to the pre-EFV stage I've been posting regularly on the topic of what the USMC is trying to do to replace the AAV for years now. The CORPS is addressing the support issue with the ACV/MPC Programs that have been on and off for the last couple of years now, similar to what the USA was going through with the GCV Program all again in this thread. To address this ongoing discussion and what the current and future role is for the USMC concerning it's mission in regards to amphibious operations etc., I leave you with the below ref which Mr. Feickert has been reporting to Congress on for the last few years now (Google it.). You will see AT, 30mm and 40mmGL RWS's discussed within among other issues and it's all current-06 January 2015 was the best I could do on short notice. I can probably also get the RFI & RPI data as well for initial contract requests and requirements but I had a LONG/DAMP/COLD/RAINY DAY ON post earlier tonight so I'll just go to bed good night! Enjoy the read as I have and have a wonderful day!
http://fas.org/sgp/crs/weapons/R42723.pdf

What the hexx! Here's to the LAV-25A2 RFI and Program which is all on track...
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&m...=core&_cview=1
http://www.dtic.mil/ndia/2011combatvehicle/Kayser.pdf

Regards,
Pat