Huntarr Posted October 16, 2008 Author Share Posted October 16, 2008 Now that you Gents have had some time with your Digital Devildogs, I figure it's time for Mail Call again. _______________________________________ _______________________________________ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntarr Posted October 20, 2008 Author Share Posted October 20, 2008 We need to get a recruiter out there and get this boy signed to my Beloved Dallas Cowboys. _______________________________________ ______________________________________ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshal Blücher Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 After attempting the Marines campaign and getting my sorry butt whooped repeatedly, I have a question: What's normal AAV doctrine? Due to their weak armor, they seem like they're mainly good as battlefield taxis rather than assault vehicles like Bradleys, but they're pretty heavily armed compared to Strykers or M113s. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clevinger Posted October 20, 2008 Share Posted October 20, 2008 Those new pictures are great!!! Thank you Gunny! Looking forward the next ones... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenrick Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Field Marshal Blucher: Not sure what the offical USMC doctrine is for them but battle taxi is in my experience what they work well as. Think of them as basically big Strykers w/o all the techno gadgets and you'll be pretty close. Each AAV carries a full platoon by itself, so basically you've got a high-speed land-and-sea Marine delivery system (well compared to humping it the long way or paddling your rubber boat). The M-19 on them works very well to suppress or recon by fire potential safe unloading points, and to counter an ambush while all the Marines in the back bail out. As you noted though they are not heavily armored and should not be used as an assault/fighting vehicle. They are great to get Marines to the area of the objective, and possibly support them onto the objective if there is no AT threat. Marines are leg infantry, and fight best as such. Remember all you have to do is gain superiority of fire, maneuver, and destroy. Use the AAV to maneuver on a large scale, on a small scale they're there just to help you get to the fight faste. Only if the threat environment is low use your AAV to help gain fire superiority. -Jenrick 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntarr Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 MCWP 3-13 w/chg 1 Employment of Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) http://www.marines.mil/news/publications/Documents/MCWP%203-13%20w_Chg%201%20Employment%20of%20Amphibious%20Assault%20Vehicles%20(AAVs).pdf Select "all sizes" of these images on the flicker page and you can see them at 3000X2000 resolution. You'll be able to count every rivet in the enhanced armor package. http://www.flickr.com/photos/huntarr/2425748265/sizes/o/in/set-72157604629801253/ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenrick Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Thanks Gunny, great work. A couple the guys on my shift are devil dogs and get a kick out of your stuff every time. -Jenrick 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Field Marshal Blücher Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hmm, I can't seem to load the .pdf. Link is broken for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huntarr Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 Some of what our DevilPup Mord has to look forward to.... albeit the Ermy versions (softer, kinder;)) ______________________________________ ______________________________________ 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kettler Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Huntarr, Have never been CSed, but I have seen enough gross footage to not make me miss it. OTOH, I did arrange to stun gun myself once, while evaluating home defense options. Had someone spot me while I zapped myself in the thigh. Felt like I'd driven an icepick into my leg, and down I went. Avoid if possible! Your cartoon cracked me up, making a long night a lot more bearable. Thanks! Regards, John Kettler 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apocal Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Gunny I've heard that the Mk11 and Mk12 are replacing the M40 and DMR, respectively. You know anything about that? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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