RE: grav

Okay, so we assume that the future logistical tail looks something like
this:

Repair: About the same size as the modern equivalent.
Ammo (Non-energy-weapon): About the same size as the modern equivalent.
Fuel: Practically eliminated -- if anything, it can be rolled into basic
maintenance.

If the support group gets smaller & lighter, then a tank company can
(and
most likely will) be sent further away from its home base. Given a
mostly
self-sufficient tank company (except for the "mail-order" replacement
parts
& ammo), it starts to resemble a mercenary company, operating
independently
and choosing its battles carefully.

-- Rick Rutherford

-----Original Message-----
From: John Atkinson
To: gzg-l@csua.berkeley.edu
Sent: 11/15/01 4:42 PM
Subject: RE: grav

Depends.  How much BDAR can a tank crew do today completely unassisted? 
If
an engine blows out, you still have to have mechanics and a crane to
come
pull pack, fix it, and put it back.  I've been an armored vehicle
crewman,
and my level of 'field repair' capability runs to replacing missing
sprocket