Strykers: U.S. Army Medium Infantry [Explained]
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Sources:
• ATP 3-21.91 “Stryker Brigade Combat Team Weapons Troop” (May 2017) armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pu...
• ATP 3-21.8 “Infantry Platoon and Squad” (April 2016) armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pu...
• ATP 3-21.11 “Stryker Brigade Combat Team Infantry Rifle Company” (November 2020) armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pu...
• MCoE Supplemental Manual 3-90 Force Structure Reference Data
• ADP 3-90 “Offense and Defense” (July 2019) fas.org/irp/doddir/army/adp3_...
• Stephen Petraeus & Daniel Reynolds (2017) “Strykers on the Mechanized Battlefield” www.armyupress.army.mil/Porta...
• Doug Meyer “Deliberate and Measured: My Love Affair with Strykers” companyleader.themilitaryleade...
• Andrew Gregory (2017) “Lethality Upgrade: Why a New Stryker Variant is Needed on the Modern Battlefield” mwi.usma.edu/lethality-upgrad...
• Ryan Kertis & Tom Ibarra “The Stryker-Tank Company Team” www.benning.army.mil/infantry...
• Mark H. Hoovestol “The Stryker Brigade Combat Team Cavalry Squadron in Decisive Action” www.benning.army.mil/armor/eA...
• Interviews with servicemembers who served in Stryker units
Intro: (0:00)
Brigade Overview: (0:52)
Rifle Company: (2:19)
Company HQ: (2:30)
Mortar Section: (3:56)
Rifle Platoon: (4:26)
Habitual Attachments: (10:47)
Stryker Use Case: (13:38)
The item that really got my attention was the heavy mortar carrier.
Back in '83, my 12B battalion was gifted a platoon of 113's by our parent 11B regiment, when they received their Bradley's.
At first we were at a loss as to what to do with them.
We realized we could install our heavy mortar battery in them.
Roughly two weeks later we drove them out to the mortar range and they worked very well.
Once the infantry realized what we had done they took them back and kept them for their own.
Man, our Major was pissed.
Edit...
We did receive a brand new battery of 210 mortars out of the situation, so not a complete loss. LOL.
"other specific duties" shows a toilet lol
That's the most accurate footage he could find... ask me how I know lol
@@dandysmecatholique big facts
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As a former Stryker infantryman you nailed this one.
Except for missing the Mortar and Scout Platoons in the HHCs.
@@livewyr7227 Aw damn your right. In my old unit the mortars never did jack shit so I forgot about them lol.
@@pantherowow77 Our F troop CO forgot about us in Hohenfels too.
75% of his company were reminded. ;)
@@livewyr7227 dark.
It’s a little oudated on the info but spot on
Wow. I was only ever light infantry (paratroopers) and I am blown away by the sheer amount of firepower and mobility organic to a Stryker company. They can bring the heat hard and heavy.
You should look into the Airborne/ Stryker paring concept. An Airborne battalion conducts an airfield seizure. Then a Stryker unit Air-lands and quickly seized further out objectives that the foot mobile Paratroopers would not be able to get too quickly
@@peterprovenzano9039 In that scenario, Stryker looks like new generation of old glider infantry.
@@aleksaradojicic8114 with ALOT more maneuverability and firepower
The problem with that line of thought is that you could jump 2 HMMVWs per c130 and it’s not a roll on roll off process for strykers. You’re looking at atleast a day until the first units are in operation. Stryker as a concept makes no sense in current warfare, and is designed for a failed concept. We keep them only because big money is invested in them.
@@fathead8933 you can land three Strykers on a C-17 without having to put the RWS down. If you are doing an airfield seizure than you already know that it can support a C-17
Will you be doing any videos on light infantry (army) and/or mechanized/heavier units? I’ve spent more time studying Russian and Chinese units to the point of neglecting contemporary US army unit type compositions, so your videos so far have been a great help!
They will probably come in the future!
YYEEEEE, I've been low-key dying for a breakdown of SCBT's. Thank you, Battle Order!
We aim to please :)
@@BattleOrder I like that you guys broke down weapons and personal kit, too. I saw that in your Canadian Mech. Infantry video and I thought it was a great way to truly understand the capabilities of the unit.
Side note: Would really like to see more European/Commonwealth content, please! Perhaps Germany's modern Fallshirmjager, or Panzergrenadier units!
@@BattleOrder This is great and is making me interested in (hopefully) your follow on videos about modern light and heavy BCTs and the counterparts the world over. Enjoy hearing your analysis about gear and doctrine.
@@paydenladeroute7129 I'd love to see that too. Cheers.
@@BattleOrder I served in C Co, 5-20 IN, 3-2 SBCT, the first Stryker Brigade to ever go to combat, in 2003-2005. The organization has changed a bit, though there are a few details that you guys missed. First, at the lowest level, each squad will contain a SDM, or Squad Designated Marksman, as one of the Riflemen. This Soldier is armed with a designated marksman's rifle, which can vary by unit. It is usually either a M14 EBR, M-16 DMR(an accurized M-16, with a match semiautomatic trigger, and free floated barrel), or one of the newer M110A1s, but with a Sig Tango-6 scope. At the company level, each company usually has a 3-man sniper team, armed with the same assortment of rifles as the Bn snipers. Also, usually, the company FSG will either use the HMMWV, or hitch a ride with one of the Strykers, and NEVER rides in the LMTV, of which, each company only gets 1. Also, the senior medic rides in the MEV. The LMTV is usually crewed by the company supply SGT and supply specialist. Lastly, each Stryker Brigade has a dedicated antitank company, which is an independent company, packed with ATGM Strykers, and crewed by infantrymen.
You know you're doing well when even the PLA starts copying you.
Nah, they already knew
@@bisacool7339 they already knew? The PLA has completely copied the US military and attempting to improve what it saw as the faults of the US military, unfortunately the US when it changes it doctrine and equipment dictates the direction of military advancement and has thrown off the Chinese AGAIN!
@@bisacool7339 lol yeah they already knew to start copying the US
We all know that China is the land of copycats and bootleg goods. They are so good at making knockoffs that they even have a name for it, shanzhai.
The PLA don't know what they want to do! And they copy everyone on different days of the year!
I really love these Structure & Equipment analysis vidoes, hopefully we'd see more :)
Glad you like them!
Always thought strykers were cool. It is interesting how they went from an interim solution to an integral part of the force structure.
Until it breaks down every friggin 5 minutes or so. ;)
Yeah they’re not cool, they suck and should be retired.
Makes sense, due to their lower logistical needs. Which means MUCH less cost for most of the effectiveness, not to mention preparation speed. They're kinda filling the role of mounted infantry in the pre-mechanised days. Get where you're needed, quickly, with enough firepower to give the infantry all the support they need or at the very least brace until the heavies arrive.
@@Tiger74147 In theory. In practice they had no protection and less armament than the equivalent two humvees that would have preceeded them. Then when more protection and armament was added they became as slow and cramped as Bradley's, however with less firepower, protection, and traction. If it wasn't for the specialized versions like the MGS, mortar carrier or TOW version, it probably would've been scraped a decade ago.
MGS could get a 120mm gun like the Centauro II and the ATGM could get Brimstones like MBDAs 2020 concept of a tank destroyer for Polish Rosomak
Ah the Stryker BCT, the redheaded stepchild that the Army didn't know that it needed, but it's home it me. Stryker Rifle Platoon Leader from JBLM. Interesting bit to add to the Rifle Company's weapon capabilities, each Rifle Company is allocated 8 or 9 M110 Designated Marksman rifles which it can distro to each Rifle Squad in the Company if it wanted to. It's SOP however in understrength units like mine to just have one given to the best shot in a platoon who then gets attached to the Weapons Squad to provide long range precision fire to a Base of Fire element.
Keep up the good work, this is better training than most of us get 👍
That’s awesome. I was around when the DMR program was starting up and I had to explain to my Company Commander as an E4 that I had to have special ammo and the weapons couldn’t just be gauged, they had to be tested for accuracy, and we couldn’t let everyone play with them. I managed to convince him. We started getting actual range time for the weapons and our weapons and components were replaced or depoted.
10:00 "perform other specific duties" shows toilet repair team.
When there were the riots in Panama with Cuban refugees, they sent in two battalions of Infantry from the 82 nd, but also an engineer battalion from the 1st Cav. the 8th. Why we had armor with M113s and were trained for fast deployment. We were holding 50 cal and CEV ranges that weekend, got the call and 48 hours later from coming off a range as the armor, loading the ISU 90 and picking up a few hundred shot guns for the task force along with another few truck loads of batons, riot shields and shin guards. I remember an airforce Col jumping up with me to guide the trucks off the run way and he asked how was the deployment, I said we were in the field running APC 50 cal ranges and just starting a tank range for the CEV's. So we had to clean the vehicles and equipment, pack and draw tons of supplies for the task force then drive over to the air field on Ft Hood. I said, this deployment will be looked at due to it does not happen all the time and everyone can learn something from it. But I woke up two days ago in my hammock at the ammo point of a range and just got a little sleep in the C5. The said part was, due to drawing the shot guns I had to do an initial check on all of the shot guns with the one support battalion small arms repair man we had with us. He loved me for thinking about him to get him added to the list of people to go to central america for the winter. Then issue the shotguns out to the 82nd. Due to the past year training cycle and ready brigade schedule, I was going to take leave the next week for PA deer season and that was pushed back a little due to 2 armorers on leave and one just went on emergency leave. I was the only armorer in the battalion left. Still I told the airforce Col. this was eye opening for me, with how fast the airforce could get the planes around and move an armored if with M113's battalion in one day.
My father served in the Army and my brother in the Marine Corps, as did much of my family on both sides during every conflict since World War Two.
With that said, I am pretty familiar with soldiers and Marines who love to rip on the Air Force, however, I am glad that we have such a branch.
Just came back from a tiring day and saw this... now i feel mobile again
supremely well made, would love to see a video covering US mechanized! never really understood the big difference between mech and stryker in the US.
I drove the Canadian version in Kandahar City in 2009/10. That vehicle is awesome! Mine was brand new and had new car smell when we got it in theatre. We forded a river one night when KC flooded after a huge rainstorm. The main bridge was washed out on the highway North from KAF, so we drove to another crossing. I put it in 8 wheel drive and floored it but it was way deeper than we thought. Water washed over my vision blocks, I felt like I was submerging a submarine. I swear for a brief moment the wheels left the bottom of the river bed and we floated sideways a bit. Then the front wheels hit the far river bank and we were good. I was lead vehicle, all the rear hatches were open, it was super sketchy, but we got it done. I miss that ride!
Man the company layout has changed ALOT since 06
brother its a bitch and a half now
He did miss a couple things. There are 6 strykers per platoon and there’s more dismounts than he listed
@@fetuskicker6466 he went based on the manual. The manual still shows 4 vehicles per platoon and the amount of dismounts was correct, so idk what manual you're looking at.
@@carsonstephens2508 I’m not looking at a manual. I’m looking at my unit
@@fetuskicker6466 well like I said, he’s going based on the manual, not whatever weird and different stuff that actual units do (because that’s not consistent and to make a video that covers every possibility is next to impossible)
I love this concept of military structure analysis. Do you think at some point we could learn about Australian infantry structure?
yes please, no-one ever talks about Australia
Swap in a signals battalion out an infantry battalion. Give the stryker equiv to the cav only and give a company on tanks ti the cavalry.
Then replace everyone elses vehicles with Bushmasters and M113 APCs or in reserves UNIMOGs.
Thats the australian brigade
Nice breakdown. I was SBCT out of Lewis (25ID) Deuce Four 2002-2006. The Strykers are superior in a urban environment like in Iraq but not so much if you are operating in a muddy non hardball type of roadway. I love the Stryker. My platoon was blown up over 30 times in my time in Mosul/ Talafar/ and Rawah and the Stryker saved us on every IED hit (lucky). Some of that footage in the video was us so that's cool too. Good job
The stryker is great but other then holding 8 to 9 guys cant the jltv do everything a stryker can faster and cheaper with the same ir better protection
@missouripatriot6926 With a 30mm cannon?
Although in fairness the fact that thats mostly true probably answers my question as to why the US doesnt operate more of these and have so much damn random light infantry that isnt airborne or anything special like that
@@user-sc9oy1kz8gI started my career as a light infantryman. You are right we do have our fair share of light infantry and probably one of the reasons why is because it costs less to run compared to a SBCT.
I’m in a SBCT at JBLM and you broke it down perfectly. Well done
I'm jealous of your guys's chow hall. Wished I had facilities designed for Tiered personnel where I was stationed at.
@@tarantulathree-one8013 Please don't tell me Ghost DFAC, they're fucking absolute trash like all DFACs. It's all about what McChord has in regards to DFACs. But whatever I just cook my own food lol
That's a LOT of firepower. How long is it supposed to last logistically when it comes to fuel and ammo? What is the logistics train? You only touched on that.
If I am not mistaken in general units are supposed to carry enough ammo to last for around three days. Part of that will be stored in the vehicles themselves and part of that will surely be handled by the support batalion but every unit needs outside logistical support to fight longer than that and that is another very complex issue in itself.
@@TheoEvian And that would be yet another interesting video!
I have a bit of insight into this as a former stryker infantryman. Every year my old unit (2CR in Germany) does a regimental sized "rapid deployment" exercise surging the entire unit from Germany to Poland or one of the Baltic states. The unit will travel in company sized "chalk" convoys. Each company will has several mechanics with HHC/HHT traveling with us. Recovery assets are general located with regimental support squadron/battalion if vehicles go down.
Fuel and ammo wise, squadron/regiment coordinate with higher headquarters (i.e. USAREUR) to preposition refueling sites along our travel route and the same goes with ammo. Oftentimes these refueling operations were run by Guard/Reserve units in coordination with our squadron FST/FSC and fuelers.
@@ClementYang24 I was in F trp 2/2 and my strykers usually had enough fuel and mres for about a week. we had a shit ton of water and fuel cans on the side of the truck.
@@thenewbonboncompany I was in K Trp 3/2. Yeah same, I was more referring to the logistics train and resupply, which I got to see first hand Saber Strike 2018.
Will we see a coverage of the 8k indirect manpower associated with a BCT?
So....mortar teams? It depends on the orientation of the weapons. And if the weapons are even being used. Our mortar teams became another squad of 11Bs that popped 60mm white parachute flares instead of 40mm white parachute flares.
Damn this is accurate. I spent 6 years in a Stryker units. I only found one thing that can come close to an inaccuracy in this.
In your layout of a Stryker Battalion you left out the Attached Field Support Company. That's understandable though because on paper those Companies are assigned to the Brigade Support Battalion. But in practice they are apart of the line unit they are attached to, even in garrison.
Would you be able to cover the history and usage of cavalry in the Red Army? It's hard to find anything written about them after 1922, despite how many thousands of men served in the cavalry into the 1930s and WWII, and their key role in many important battles, such as the defense of Moscow in 1941 or the encirclement of German forces in Stalingrad
It's possible! That could be an interesting topic.
I recommend the book "Soviet Cavalry Operations During The Second World War" by John S. Harrel.
@@dandysmecatholique thanks
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I was in a Stryker unit back in fort Lewis....GO LIGHT INFANTRY. All you will do in a Stryker unit is go constantly to the motorpools for PMCS, drain all fluids under the Stryker, more time in the motorpool harrassing the mechanics to fix the AC and the heater. Only upside to a Stryker is you don’t have to ruck everywhere with your rucksacks since they will always be strapped on the side of the trucks and keep your snacks inside the trucks when you get hungry. Don’t forget that your SL and VC will tell you to go away and sleep outside while they sleep in a warm Stryker when it’s freezing outside.
"Experiences may vary"
(M1129) lol I slept in the driver's hole. (Best seat in the house... and I controlled the heater.)
Great break down, would love to see one for the light infantry
These ORBAT videos are great, especially with regard to how the larger reasons for the structure are explained.
The only complaint is the music gets a bit loud in places (specifically when the layout of the infantry platoon/squad was being discussed). The music isn't bad, it just overwhelms the dialogue.
Great vid. It's obvious you put a lot of work into producing this. Gen. Shinseki dreamt up the Stryker brigades. He was forward thinking. At the time I wasn't so sure it was a good idea...but recent history has shown these were a great idea. They have been perfect for low-intensity conflicts.
If you haven't already, could you cover how the US uses its helicopters? I know the Russians and Chinese have dedicated "helicopter infantry", but does the US also employ similar forces?
101st Airborne Division is US Army's dedicated "helicopter infantry" specifically trained to cooperate with helicopters. Although US division is constructed in such way(organic helicopter brigade) that every infantry brigade/battalion can be used as air assault unit. Of course not as effictive as dedicated unit. Also Stryker or even mechanised battalions can be used in that role (of course to some extend) if needed.
P. S. I forgot to mention Marines who are basically one big helicopter infantry unit.
outside of the 101st, the US Army treats its infantryman like a jack of all trades. All kinds of units can be hand picked to conduct air assault as part of the mission statement, CCI(Commander's Critical Intent), OpOrder. Its calculated with CRM(Composite Risk Management) or a fancy way of saying we're going to be putting a lot of guys within the unit with air assault badges into that particular element used for air assault.
Nothing entirely dedicated to birds wholesale. Marines have dedicated companies within infantry battalions. An example is during expeditionary unit deployments (MEU) one company is tasked with AAV’s, another to boats, another to birds, and the final get hover-crafted in with the heavy weapons, armor, and logistics. Gun-birds and harriers support all efforts. That said, all units are more or less interchangeable dependent on resources and mission. I was AAV company but only used AAV’s to train. Everything else was helo insertion. Second deployment we used helps to get out to a zone then turned into light truck/ foot dismounts.
Point is, designation is one thing, but you go and do what Uncle Sam needs to you when he needs it.
@@hieug.rection1920uncle Sam need cannon fodders in ukraine, You should go to ukraine
@@elcormoran1Plenty of cannon fodder in Ukraine already. They're called "Russian soldiers" LMAO
Losing ground every single day.
Very good video as always. One recommendation. You could make an overview at the beginning of the video of the size of the whole brigade by showing the numbers of the vehicles each battalion/platoon has as if they were deployed.This way we can see the sheer size of the formation and avoid getting lost in the tables of the video where you explain the equipment.
I had my doubts of the Strykers but on one exercise these things sneaked up on my unit just as we were about to set up an ambush. These things are hella quiet.
We are called the ghosts for a reason. You can't hear us by design. Signed 172nd sbct ft wainwright.
Thank you, I'm learning so much from your channel!
Nailed it with this video. Thanks for the great content.
Much appreciated!
Awesome! I've been waiting for a breakdown of US forces after your video on the Chinese Marines and Marine Infantry
Excellent video! Thanks for posting.
These things are quiet. I almost walked out in front of one of these things while crossing a road in Mosel. Something told me to look to the left again before I stepped off the curb. Man, I'm glad I did. That thing rolled right past me, that cage armor was about 6 inches from my nose. Close one. I got back in my helicopter after that and got in the air where it's safe. F that ground stuff.
One of my buds was in the OPFOR at JRTC. He said these beasts can chase you through the woods at night regardless of trees and terrain. He was a tough light-fighter but he said it was a frightening experience as these Strykers would turn on their spotlights and tirelessly chase OPFOR down until they either surrendered or were "killed."
A well composed analysis. Most edifying. Thanks for posting.
Love the video, but would you be planning on doing a comparative video on both the heavy infantry and the light infantry units as to provide greater context for how the medium infantry fits in and how each has their own tasks, benefits and drawbacks?
Awesome video and interesting information. Thank you!
*Well organized, logical, understandable, informative and engaging. I would call that a Home Run! KUDOS!*
Thankyou for you channel.
This is an amazing resource 👍 anyone looking to write or draw an authentic experience will be smiling - many thanks for the work you've poured into this, really appreciated such a comprehensive but (crucially) interesting and enjoyable to watch - the layouts and diagrams are so well done and (here's me again) easy to understand. 👍
I'll be watching more content just as soon as I go look up the word 'brevity' 🤔
This explained the mission in a way missing from what I have before. Very well done. Thank you
very surprised how spot on this was, great work!
Such a detailed video, love it. Hoping you make another vid about ABCT
Great videos as always! Gracias!
Outstanding information and video!
Iooking 4 a video from you guys on mechanized infantries during Vietnam War. Thank U !
Awesome, great information!
I love the artwork and organization nice work
Outstanding video class , Tnx.
I love all your content, keep it up chap
Awesome information!
Glad you think so!
Man I miss my line medic days in 2CR. We operated the MEV when we weren't with our line platoons (rolled with the PSG and weapons squad in that case. Great video, brings back a lot of memories. Shout out to Killer Troop!
Informative post. Well done 👍
Great video!
Thanks!
Great video. Keep up your oudstanding work.
Suggestion:
Do a video about the evolution of this very concept, talk about how it used to be in WW2 very briefly including other countries, and then advance to modern day.
It wont be as detailed but the ideia is just to show the evolution of the concept over time.
i learned a lot watching this and i got out the army in 2011and i was in a cav unit this gave me a good picture I didnt recognize before and im more interested now than i was back. At that time i only care about college and work and the duties in my shop section
Fister here in a SBCT. Loved the video. These vehicles are excellent… when they work.
Excellent video! It would be really cool to see a breakdown on US Army Cavalry Scouts and their organization
Insightful & interesting, thank you!
Our pleasure!
Great video...👍
Brings back good memories of strykers. Good video.
Great video as always! Really like the structure and information in your content. Any chance of more of these modern brigade videos? Modern IDF would also be cool!
They really need to add stinger launchers to infantry squads. The US has always had almost nonexistent organic SAM and AAA support in combat units.
Great stuff guys! Do an overview of Panzergrenadier units Marder and Puma please!
Just started working at general dynamics. They’ve been making the Stryker since 2003. Getting a lot of insight
Good video again dude.
I remember a little while back you asked about the format for displaying unit compositions, I think what you've got now works well.
I'm very interested to see if the ADF is going to mount something like a 105mm on our new Boxer CRVs or Whatever Tracked vehicle we end up getting soon (Either Lynx KF41, or Redback AS21)
A few corrections I could offer from experience in multiple SBCTs but most of them are pretty minor. Good work bud, you got my sub.
Cheers Mate.
So detailed, great.
I find it funny how every combat veichle that supports infranty has to have a big turret on top, ie: bradley, strikers
The original vehicle used to have a 25mm turret but they seemed to think Canadian were crazy ! Idk why they didn't just buy LAV-6 instead. Same vehicle but with a proper turret and some upgrade. But they chose to have a turretless version with a slightly longer hull.
@@kuhaku9587 because the Army wanted to be able to carry a full squad in each vehicle, as opposed to the ABCT infantry where squads are cross-loaded between vehicles (what would’ve happened with a LAV)
Strikers really do their duty of putting the mechanics to work!
Good stuff my man! A video on a Nordic country military soon?
very clear, well done. I think need this kind of organism spread across Australia as mobile qr
Very good breakdown. Would love to see the same for the combat aviation brigades. Or even the less known formations such as the BSB or a division's sustainment brigade.
Ditto on US engineer brigades. I can't find good sources on how they work worth a damn.
Really enjoying the content, would love to see some british infantry, maybe royal marine commandos?
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I served in a SBCT from 2005 to 2009, 1/38 INF 4/2ID. Force organizations have most likely changed over the last 10 years, but during my time the MGS was directly deployed to the Company level with 3 MGS for a company; this would extend the HQ platoon to include company command, supply and support, mortars, fisters, sniper squad, and a tanker squad (yes, actual tankers). I won't spend a lot of time discussing various load outs since company commanders had high flexibility on unit setup. My company commander opted for a 4 platoon setup, M240s where moved from the mortar vehicles and distributed to the 4th squad heavy weapon teams; this created 4 equally equipped "undermanned" platoons. One of the core advantage of SBCTs is there ability to flex combat insert; although the Stryker is their preferred primary insert, a battalion could opt for helicopter insert or foot insert with Strykers on standby. Finally, the Stryker are considerably quieter than a heavy mechanized unit; this allows Strykers to make fast inserts with the enemy having less warning, more so in night missions.
with how new this video is, im amazed you didnt even show the newest addition to the regular stryker family
I love the Stryker, I think it's a brilliant piece of kit.
Very well done.
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So interesting, but I can't help doing that 'what if' thing where you wonder how this unit would have faired during WW2, as it seems to have taken so much of what was learned from that conflict (as well as conflicts since then). Really interesting video, thank you.
Cappy from task and purpose would love this video lol
I had a book about military vehicles as a kid that included the warthog the abrams the challenger 2 all of those cool things, but what caught my eye the most was the Stryker, and I’ve wanted one ever since I was a kid
Well, by the end of 2022 all MGS's will be removed from service and the overall fire support job will fall to the dragoon. The reasons for this are the abysmal reliability of both the auto loaders and the rear suspension sets for MGS systems... which were not upgraded to handle the weight of the gun and autoloader, and are the stock ICV(base variant trooper carrier) configuration suspension sets. The army even refused to upgrade the system to the Double V-Hulls.
The MGS system were nightmares on squadron maintenance, for every 8 MGS's you'd be lucky to have 1 green to go, and they would be guaranteed have circle red X's.
What I've learned from this channel is it's good to follow doctrine in 9/10 scenarios.
Regarding the Dragoon: They couldn't make an automated cannon with a smaller silhouette?!? Jesus fuck, that turret is large enough to fit a crew inside! All they need is a CROWS style mount with a 20-30mm gun. If its only for emergencies, then you don't need it to have a large ammo capacity, and it'd be easier to reload and repair without the turret box anyway.
They want Bradley’s and are trying to fight the Stryker like Bradley’s.
Who says its only for emergencies? Even this model makes its still understrenght
All I know is they wouldn't do that to a Duce and a half. I think this is a case of the powers at be denying them assets so they're making 30mm lemonade out of 12.7 lemons.
I disagree with it. But it's like the Humvee. They should have never been in combat. The humvee was and still is a brilliant vehicles. But just like the M60, the men got a bad impression from them because they were given old hand me down husks and were told to use them in ways they were never designed.
The Dragoon turret has the advantage of ammo capacity and thus not having to constantly reload which, given that the point of the 30mm is self defense against BMPs and BTRs and secondary fire support is likely to save the squad's bacon.
The reason why its so big is because they didn't want to sacrifice the troop carrying capacity, everything that moves the turret is protected in that turret. For what it is if you consider all that, it is fucking small. Guess this is another case of people being ignorant of what the Dragoon really is, an engineering stroke of genius.
Awesome video. Suddenly I'm motivated to go to 2-2 Brigade or 4 ID.
my dad was a company commander in the very initial organization of stryker units before they had been deployed. Then he was variously training officer, XO and acting commander for 1-14 golden dragons attached to 25th infantry out of hawaii and deploying to camp taji about 2007-2009.
Great video, I love your style!
Would be great if you could make similar videos of US Army Infantry and Bradley Platoons and the different brigade combat teams.
And maybe reasons for the organisational difference between the Army and USMC like no Weapons Squad in the Marines vs no Weapons Company in the Army or 2 vs 3 Fire Teams in a Squad.
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The maneuver company HQ PLT has a MEV (attached from HHC) with the company senior medic (not in the LMTV as stated in video) and usually the 1SG (not in the LMTV as stated in video) as company CCP operations is one of their main duties. The company XO on the other hand has been with the LMTV supply section as logistics is their duty.
Brendan amazing insite. Wow eye opener! When did all this information become public knowledge and declassified?
New Sub, love the content!
Awesome, thank you!
Will we see organizations and structure of a West German Armoured Brigade somewhere in the future?
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Something I personally would love to see.
The evolution of the cbt engr btn.
Say from 'nam era to present.
When I speak to current 12B's it feels completely different with the only similarity being we are still kept as battalions.
1:50 excellent that’s some real firepower 🔥
Can you do a breakdown on us infantry and how they are moved around the battlefield and there organization
Great video, great content thank you🙏 is there any danger you could slow the narration down tho please? The video seems to be exponentially fast?
Great vid tho👍