I know currently, the weight carried by a normal soldier is getting to be
more than what an average person can carry especially to be able to maneuver
and be functional in their job as Infantry.
As well as with the move to bring women into the combat arms, and most women
do not have the body strength to carry alot of weight, such as their ruck,
weapon, ammo, food, medical gear, shared items such as tent/food/extra ammo,
gun tube/base plate or T&E for a mortar let alone things like Rocket
Launchers, Mines, Detection equipment, blue force and more..
And not adding in helmet, body armor, leggings and like..
Its putting alot of stress on a fit young male soldier that meets the
fitness standards currently in place. Especially when you have to react to
contact, patrol, move fast/shoot move/communicate and 5 second rushes and
like. Up run down, up run down can be very damaging over time..
add in things like protective gear like mask and suit (not much needed for
now but ... never know..
Mike
Former Infantry
had to get out, body said so!
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