"the 'Chair Farce' gets all the cool toys. (F-22, F-117A, et cetera.)"
Let's not forget the Tier II Predator, one of the most sophisticated pieces of technology in the USAF. Sitting in the air-conditioned offices of the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, flying a recon mission via satellite linkup half-way around the word. I guess it's a living.
Nothing against the jarheads-- I mean the USMC. You guys are great, and I'll stand behind you 100% in a fight.
The standard issue combat equipment for a Ranger, SEAL, Para-Rescue, or any other Special Forces soldier weighs anywhere from 80 and 120 pounds. This includes everything from your BDU (battle dress uniform) to weapons, food, maps, radios, and emergency gear (med kits, nuclear/biological/chemical warfare equipment, etc.).
Recently, the US Military has been outfitting Special Forces of all branches with GPS systems, laptops, and small, wearable (and usually Linux-running), computers for enhanced communication with their superiors.
A 2-3lb processor/fuel cell for all this equipment is insignificant in the big picture. Until combat electronics can be shrunk down to palm-pilot size, the GI's will always have to carry massive loads of equipment, plus all the new-and-improved computer systems. But then again, that's what they're trained to do.
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All your cars are belong... nevermind. Couldn't help myself.
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Let's not forget the Tier II Predator , one of the most sophisticated pieces of technology in the USAF. Sitting in the air-conditioned offices of the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base, flying a recon mission via satellite linkup half-way around the word. I guess it's a living.
Nothing against the jarheads-- I mean the USMC. You guys are great, and I'll stand behind you 100% in a fight.
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Recently, the US Military has been outfitting Special Forces of all branches with GPS systems, laptops, and small, wearable (and usually Linux-running), computers for enhanced communication with their superiors.
A 2-3lb processor/fuel cell for all this equipment is insignificant in the big picture. Until combat electronics can be shrunk down to palm-pilot size, the GI's will always have to carry massive loads of equipment, plus all the new-and-improved computer systems. But then again, that's what they're trained to do.
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