TY  - BOOK
AU  - BADDELEY Adam
TI  - Shaping the sharp end: briefing: soldier modernisation programmes 
PY  - 2008///
KW  - FUTURE SOLDIER
KW  - SOLDIER
KW  - PERSONAL EQUIPMENT
N2  - Upgrading the equipment used by frontline soldiers is a considerable challenge especially when planned programmes are superceded by urgent operational requirements.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
ER  -