PPT Slide
You now have the cost/weight/tactical benefit information on the M113A3 Gavin AFV, Wiesel 2 AFV, ATBs, Large and small ATVs if they were used to equip an entire Battalion. What Mix of these vehicles and systems in the BDE's 3 BNs is your choice.
Its clear for a very low-cost, 2 Brigades; one each in the 82d Airborne and 101st Air Assault Divisions can be equipped with off-the-shelf vehicles for Army After Next-like operational maneuver from the AIR, following in the spirit and intent of the Army Chief of Staff, General Shinseki's vision for our Army. The road to the Army of the future with decisive powers of Air/Ground maneuver can begin today.
- 1st Tactical Studies Group (airborne)
- http://geocities.datacellar.net/Pentagon/Quarters/2116
