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100 1 _aBADDELEY Adam
245 _aShaping the sharp end :
_bbriefing: soldier modernisation programmes /
_cAdam Baddeley
260 _c2008
520 _aUpgrading the equipment used by frontline soldiers is a considerable challenge especially when planned programmes are superceded by urgent operational requirements.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.
650 _aFUTURE SOLDIER
650 _aSOLDIER
_xPERSONAL EQUIPMENT
773 _aJane's Defence Weekly :
_gVol 45 No 12, 19 March 2008, pp.28-31 (122)
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