Expeditionary Fire Support System

Randy · #1 March 29th, 2008, 02:51 AM

Regarding the CBS report they did not realize that the vehicle, just like the HMMWV, is not intended to be combat vehicle. Its a prime mover vehicle as configured to tow the mortar. When you think about it, its just a mortar and a small towing vehicle! Hopefully the program will work cause the Marines need some type of fire support between the 81mm's and the M777.

Suhiir · #2 March 30th, 2008, 02:22 AM

I don't have a problem with armoring some of the Hummers.
If they're going to be used as "Combat Patrol" vehicles I'd sure like them to be able to stop an AK round or fragments from the vehicle in front of you driving over an IED.
An the other hand there's no reason at all to armor utility and towing vehicles. They're trucks damn it not tanks.