Saturday, October 10, 2015

U.S. Army Issues Call for Lighter Soldier Protection Ideas.

Army equipment officials are asking gear companies for new ideas to reduce the weight of soldier protective kit by as much as 40 percent.

1 comment:

Joe said...


Laughable. They'll simply add more ammo to bring your full combat load out
up from 75 lbs back to 105. "Here, have a mortar base plate, and a few
extra 60mm rounds, too. Oh, and sling a spare belt / can for the MG crew
while you're at it."

You're a freakin' pack mule, and don't you forget it.