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Not mounted on a vehicle thoughWhat are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem. -
I would agree for a balanced Army but the big guns have never gone overseas at least the AML90s have had a few outings. So a Centauro B2 or Type 16 MSV might actually get used while a GOaT 15mm would likely never see more than the Glen.Originally posted by Come-quickly View PostComment
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That's where my money goes on a common platform ('whatever replaces the PIII) with a 120mm mortar mounted it's much less of a reach for our logs capability than having any other option. Albeit still a hungry one for rounds.
Towing or airlifting L118s or Brandt 120s would have been a huge challenge for us and in most cases any threat that would have required them in theatre would have overpowered them.
But a pair (at a time. Rotation is the spice of serviceability) of 120mm mortars in the same platform as our manoeuvre elements with contemporary targeting, sighting and laying are a much more manageable investment with a dramatically better return.
Also the option of laser guided and top attack rounds combined with recce cars that can guide them. And mortar launched drones/sensors mean that you're not just sending it for violence/illum
Last edited by Come-quickly; 20 May 2022, 08:59."It is a general popular error to imagine that loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for it's welfare" Edmund BurkeComment
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Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.Comment
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Ah Mark, you're inviting the Smelly Gunners into the super secret Cav Club!!!
In fairness though, if the Cav went with the Coyote and Jackal as a platform, and the Arty had the Extenda Mk 2 with the 105mm, would do wonders for supply chains in spare parts, commonality of training on vehicle platforms, and dare I say it, interoperability!! Afterall, didn't the commission recommend the establishment of "Combat Service Regiments"What are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem.Comment
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Ah No.Originally posted by ODIN View Post
but i do see the value of a common vehicle type in combat support
Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.Comment
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On a related note, latest An Cosantoir has a write up on the new Cav Scout Syllabii
page 22/23
http://digital.jmpublishing.ie/i/1471244-june-2022/22?Comment
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Scout tab incoming??Originally posted by DeV View PostWhat are you cackling at, fatty? Too much pie, that's your problem.Comment
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You know there is. You know why? Cav didn't like the idea of the proposed "All Arms Close RECCE" Course that was being mooted to replace both the Infantry and CAV YE RECCE Courses. They wanted to remain separate. They also didn't want to wear a RECCE badge designed for the Infantry(even though a CAV Variant was prototyped). Cue teddy bears out of the pram and a whole new Course,and badge ,for the Raccoons.Originally posted by ODIN View Post
Serious Inferiority complex methinks."Let us be clear about three facts. First, all battles and all wars are won in the end by the infantryman. Secondly, the infantryman always bears the brunt. His casualties are heavier, he suffers greater extremes of discomfort and fatigue than the other arms. Thirdly, the art of the infantryman is less stereotyped and far harder to acquire in modern war than that of any other arm." ------- Field Marshall Wavell, April 1945.Comment
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I guess when you lack the specialised recce vehicles to do your intended role, you have to compensate somehow. Otherwise what are you but infantry who just debus farther away.Originally posted by apod View PostFor now, everything hangs on the CoDF report, which is published, but after discussion with parties in government will probably commence being implemented in May or June... or July.. hopefullyComment
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