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Starting to get busy again....

By The Armorer on April 8, 2004 | | Comments (3)

...and a new data dump for analysis starts shortly, bringing back the looong days. Accordingly, I get a little lazy here in the computer room at Castle Argghhh and survive by linking early in the morning.

For an update on Fallujah, I recommend a visit to Strategy Page, that's where I've been going to get a tidily written wrap-up of the previous day's events.

They've also got an article about the new thermal sight for rifles the Army is after. It may be relatively light, and it's certainly useful, and I hope it's rugged - but dang, it sure looks about as unwieldy as the others! Doesn't mean I wouldn't take one, though. But this 3rd ACR troop just doesn't look comfortable with it.


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By J.M. Heinrichs on April 8, 2004 10:55 AM
Hmm. Last night they didn't have a picture up!!! It's nice to hear that uncooled TI detectors are now coming on line, but the weight is still much: three lbs is 40% of the rifle's weight. Again, a rigorous stand on weight is necessary: 24 oz max, for example. Otherwise it is still a technology demonstration piece. And what about the "interface" with the Future Soldier Combat Computer and Broadcasting System? I wonder which genius designed the mount. Cheers JMH
 
By Dirk Mothaar on April 8, 2004 7:12 PM
I think if you look more closely, you'll find that is the 2nd ACR, not the 3rd. Yes, I know it is nitpicky, but if that poor NCO is at Ft Polk, living in a swamp instead of living the good life at Ft Carson, it should be duly noted! ;)
 
By John of Argghhh! on April 8, 2004 7:36 PM
D'oh! I'm a baaad man. My apologies to both units! Thanks, Dirk. I hate it when I do that! As atonement: The Dragoons of the 2nd ACR The Brave Rifles of the 3rd ACR.
 
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