To: MEG33
Not really.
Nobody ever thought we'd be stupid enough to use the HMMWV platform as a patrolling vehicle in urban areas. At its farthest limit, it was an adequate weapons carrier for light and Airborne forces.
If we want to fault the Army, we should be asking why they never invested in a dedicated platform like those being used (very effectively) by our allies.
15 posted on
04/25/2004 1:28:46 PM PDT by
SJSAMPLE
To: SJSAMPLE; Cannoneer No. 4
I know people make mistakes when planning for the future but of course our military on the ground pays.I hope something is learned,a dear price is being paid for the lesson.
16 posted on
04/25/2004 1:35:52 PM PDT by
MEG33
(John Kerry's been AWOL for two decades on issues of National Security!)
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