Posted on Apr 21, 2015
Is heavy armor outdated on the modern battlefield?
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I am a former Tank Commander. The last of the heavy armor was moved from Europe about 2 years ago, now it is being moved back due to Russia's aggressive moves. Army command continues to tell Congress it does not want to continue production of heavy armor, but Congress continues to budget for it, most likely due to the economic impact on the cities where they are produced and upgraded. Does heavy armor have a place on the modern battlefield?
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Heavy armor will never be obsolete. I love the Stryker, but wouldn't expect it to defeat the sheer numbers of T-80's, etc that can be thrown at them. The psychological effect they have is a huge multiplier as well.
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1SG Michael Blount
LTC Paul Labrador - actually, I wouldn't mind those shield the Gungans had in Star Wars "Phantom Menace" I mean those big bubbles were bad-@ssed against the droid artillery. Still cant figure out how droids can just walk through them though...
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1SG Michael Blount - I figure it works based on the velocity of the incoming weapon. Sort of like how many ballistic vests will stop a bullet but not a knife.
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No, especially when you need to control territory. If we had even a few dozen M1A2 in Ukraine or near, Russia would not have the attitude they have now with Crimea and Ukraine.
Just because our last fight was COIN does not mean the next one will be.
We need heavy armor in Europe, Baltic states and Ukraine NOW.
Just because our last fight was COIN does not mean the next one will be.
We need heavy armor in Europe, Baltic states and Ukraine NOW.
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SGT Jeremiah B.
Someone needs to find the guy responsible for the 2005 BRAC and kick him in the jumblies.
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