2
2
0
Click the link, watch the video and express your opinion. Do you think this equipment could be applied to use with actual warfighters?
https://www.facebook.com/InTheKnowInnovationAOL/videos/ [login to see] 10970/
https://www.facebook.com/InTheKnowInnovationAOL/videos/ [login to see] 10970/
571809589910970
Posted from facebook.com
Soldiers
NCOs
Officers
Marines
Navy SEALs
Edited 6 y ago
Posted 6 y ago
Responses: 8
2
2
0
According to the army times article, this is already being tested by 10th Mountain
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/06/05/this-army-unit-will-be-first-to-test-an-exoskeleton-that-lightens-combat-load/
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/06/05/this-army-unit-will-be-first-to-test-an-exoskeleton-that-lightens-combat-load/
This Army unit will be first to test an exoskeleton that lightens combat load
The long-awaited tech can reduce injuries and help troops move around the battlefield, developers say.
(2)
(0)
2
2
0
IMHO, no. It was developed to help those with mobility issues. But I am sure DARPA or some other funding stream said "hey we can make super GI Joes with this stuff!" We already carry too much crap, getting a lifting assist device and wait till you see what we will be carrying.
(2)
(0)
SFC Ralph E Kelley
I weigh 230 pounds while I was in service - 17% body fat by immersion. I once carried my body weight for 6 hours. No fun. I can't see this as helping anyone carry more weight but it would certainly help with the soldier's normal loadout.
(1)
(0)
TSgt David L.
SFC Ralph E Kelley - Maybe making the standard kit manageable for longer distances but I agree that it shouldn't be a caveat to making the load HEAVIER!
(1)
(0)
2
2
0
I don't see why it couldn't be used. It would be expensive so I suspect it would be limited to those who really need it for their position.
(2)
(0)
SFC Ralph E Kelley
At first I think it would be expensive but I've found things go down in price when mass-produced. I think I would like to test and eval myself before making a recommendation. I still remember the "man-portable" M47 Dragon Anti-Tank Guided Missile Launcher,.
provided you were a really big guy and someone else carried your other stuff.
provided you were a really big guy and someone else carried your other stuff.
(2)
(0)
Lt Col Charlie Brown
SFC Ralph E Kelley - I would hope there would be a lot of test and eval done before commitment.
(1)
(0)
TSgt David L.
SFC Ralph E Kelley - "Man Portable" is a relative term! LOL
My son is a 240B gunner with the 101st ABD and I can see them getting these to test. He's a big guy but he could carry more ammo with this set-up.
My son is a 240B gunner with the 101st ABD and I can see them getting these to test. He's a big guy but he could carry more ammo with this set-up.
(1)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google