Shaping the sharp end : briefing: soldier modernisation programmes / Adam Baddeley
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Jane's Defence Weekly Vol 45 No 12, 19 March 2008, pp.28-31 (122)Summary: Upgrading the equipment used by frontline soldiers is a considerable challenge especially when planned programmes are superceded by urgent operational requirements. In addition to implementation difficulties there are the highly practical issues of the life of the batteries on which so much high tech equipment depends, and the sheer weight of kit soldiers are expected to carry - a recent study found US Marines assault load was 2-3 times greater than the recommended 22kg.
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Upgrading the equipment used by frontline soldiers is a considerable challenge especially when planned programmes are superceded by urgent operational requirements. In addition to implementation difficulties there are the highly practical issues of the life of the batteries on which so much high tech equipment depends, and the sheer weight of kit soldiers are expected to carry - a recent study found US Marines assault load was 2-3 times greater than the recommended 22kg.
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