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TerraN_EmpirE said:

interesting that that render shows a bradley not a USMC vehicle.

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When you go inland to the beaches this far, why need the amphibious vehicle?

I just found it interesting that the Navy artist used a Vehicle that the Marines never adopted for the art as opposed to say a M1A1 Abrams tank or a LAV25.as to useing amphibious vehicles inland the Marines used AAV's pretty deep in the desert of Iraq.

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I saw that on youtube. I think this is in a way better than trackpoint since you don't really have to worry about zeroing your weapon

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This is a design that is about six years old, but is gaining ground in the US Navy. it is a massive LCAC, along the lines of the Zubr, but an all new, US Navy design. The personnel working on it were just given this prestigious western scientific arawd.

Will it become an actual contract the US Navy awards and then builds? Who knows...but it is out there and the US Navy has been seriously looking at it for several years.

To give you a better idea of how big it is...look at this rendering:

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WOW that concept landing craft is huge, that is like having the whole LPD on the beach

ahho said:

I saw that on youtube. I think this is in a way better than trackpoint since you don't really have to worry about zeroing your weapon

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Four points Ahho
1) the Exacto round is only in testing and even if it were to go production its not a alternative as its likely to be limited to larger calibers
2) any sighting system requires zero. Exacto still requires aiming of the rifle and sighting of the target, so Ahho no matter if you use a conventional rifle or a Trackingpoint system a Zero is still a need. And in the case of Trackingpoint rifles they are both factory zero-ed as well as designed specifically to self zero. They do this by using a laser reference hard mounted to the barrel. When a user "tags" the target the sight module fires a IR laser at the reflector reference zeroing the weapon and sight.

3) the cost of a Exacto round will be significantly higher than that of any conventional match or sniper rifle round. A case of such round would like be more expensive than a single trackingpoint rifle. But for 90% of combat shooting the self adjustment would be unnecessary or impractical. Where a Trackingpoint system would be more then adequate for accuracy at shorter ranges.
4) given the way Exacto rounds operate and Tracking point weapons are designed I personally don't think it should be one or the other but both together as a they can be a mutually beneficial relationship. The spotter designated the target at extended range of a shot over a mile. The sniper loads a Exacto round and tags the target the tracking point system makes adjustments and gives the point of aim. The sniper lines up the weapon which will at such ranges be at the very max elevation. Sniper pulls the trigger the tracking point system's electronic trigger supplies the hold until the weapon is in optimal position. The Exacto round is fired. It follows its ballistic trajectory until it sees the laser designated target. The laser being painted by the spotter who's spotting scope sees data from the snipers scope and can tag for it to. The spotters lasing allows the Exacto to make course adjustments allowing first hit kills.

The MRZR comes in either 2 or 4 seaters it's like A Gulf Cart That got into Steroids... Not the regular ones either these are the monster making type. this thing makes your average Compact Car cry. It Shakes down Civics for there lunch money. Paint it black ( it only comes from the factory in desert sand) and Batman will drive it around the Wayne property on the weekends.
Specs on a MRZR 2 seater
ENGINE
Engine Type Polaris ProStar 900 4-Stroke DOHC Twin Cylinder
Displacement 875cc
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Gas
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission/Final Drive Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT): P/R/N/L/H
Drive System On-demand True All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Engine Braking System Not Equipped
Active Descent Control Not Equipped
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Dual A-Arm Fox Podium X 2.5 (comp adjust/res.) 12.5" (31.75 cm) Travel
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Fox Podium X 2.5 (comp adjust/res.) 12.5" (31.75 cm) Travel
BRAKES
Front/Rear Brakes 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Dual-Bore Front and Single-Bore Rear Calipers
Parking Brake Park in Transmission
TIRES / WHEELS
Front Tires MOAPA AT/26 x 9-14 Polaris Beadlock Rim
Rear Tires MOAPA AT/26 x 9-14 Polaris Beadlock Rim
Wheels Beadlock
DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES
Wheelbase 81.4" (206.8 cm)
Dry Weight 1610 lb. (730.2 kg)
Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H) 116.5" x 60" x 70" (295.91cm x 152.4 cm x 177.8 cm)
Ground Clearance 12.5" (31.75 cm)
Seat Height N.A.
Fuel Capacity 7.25 GAL (27.4 L)
Bed Box Dimensions (L x W x H) 33.75" x 45.75" x 20.5" ( 85.73 cm X 116.2 cm X 52.1 cm)
Front/Rear Rack or Box Capacity 500 lb. (226.8 kg)
Payload Capacity 1,000 lb. (453.6 kg)
Hitch Towing Rating 1500 lb. (680.4 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity N.A.
Hitch/Type Standard/2" Receiver
Cooling System Liquid
FEATURES
Cargo System Polaris Modular Cargo System
Cover Optional
Enclosed Cab Capable No
Lighting White LED, High/Low
Electronic Power Steering Standard
Instrumentation Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Hour Meter, Clock, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlets (2)
Specs on the MRZR 4 seater
ENGINE
Engine Type Polaris ProStar 900 4-Stroke DOHC Twin Cylinder
Displacement 875cc
Fuel System Electronic Fuel Injection
Fuel Type Gas
DRIVETRAIN
Transmission/Final Drive Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT): P/R/N/L/H
Drive System On-demand True All Wheel Drive (AWD)
Engine Braking System Not Equipped
Active Descent Control Not Equipped
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Dual A-Arm Fox Podium X 2.5 (comp adjust/res.) 12.5" (31.75 cm) Travel
Rear Suspension Trailing Arm Fox Podium X 2.5 (comp adjust/res.) 12.5" (31.75 cm) Travel
BRAKES
Front/Rear Brakes 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Dual-Bore Front and Rear Calipers
Parking Brake Park in Transmission
TIRES / WHEELS
Front Tires MOAPA AT/26 x 9-14 Polaris Beadlock Rim
Rear Tires MOAPA AT/26 x 9-14 Polaris Beadlock Rim
Wheels Beadlock
DIMENSIONS / CAPACITIES
Wheelbase 107.4" (272.8 cm)
Dry Weight 1880 lb. (852.8 kg)
Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H) 141.5" x 60" x 73.25" ( 359.41 cm x 152.4 cm x 186.1 cm)
Ground Clearance 12.5" (31.75 cm)
Seat Height N.A.
Fuel Capacity 7.25 GAL (27.4 L)
Bed Box Dimensions (L x W x H) 33.75" x 45.75" x 20.5" ( 85.73 cm X 116.2 cm X 52.1 cm)
Front/Rear Rack or Box Capacity 500 lb. (453.6 kg)
Payload Capacity 1500 lb. (680.4 kg)
Hitch Towing Rating 1500 lb. (680.4 kg)
Unbraked Trailer Towing Capacity N.A.
Hitch/Type Standard/2" Receiver
Cooling System Liquid
FEATURES
Cab No
Cargo System Polaris Modular Cargo System
Cover Optional
Enclosed Cab Capable No
Lighting White LED, High/Low
Electronic Power Steering Standard
Instrumentation Digital Gauge, Speedometer, Odometer, Tachometer, Tripmeter, Hour Meter, Clock, Gear Indicator, Fuel Gauge, Hi-Temp/Low-Batt Lights, DC Outlets (3)

It's 60 inch Width means it can be loaded into a V22 or Ch47 with no problems. Even has Cup holders. All that and a bag of chips. there is a civy version but who cares? Once the MRZR hits Puberty it becomes the DAGOR And that when even Humvees start to worry.

USN CVN status

CVN-68 Nimitz 3th Fl, for a 16-month Drydocking planned maintenance period (DPIA)
CVN-69 Fl Dwight D. Eisenhower 2th Fl, for a 14-month Drydocking Planned Incremental Availability since september
CVN-70 Carl Vinson 3th Fl, in deployment with 5th Fleet since October
CVN-71 Fl Theodore Roosevelt 2th Fl, operational
CVN-72 Fl Abraham Lincoln 2th Fl, RCOH scheduled to be completed Nov 2016
CVN-73 George Washington 7th Fl, since Dec2014 Selected Restricted Availability (SRA), Yokosuka
CVN-74 John C. Stennis 3th Fl, operationnal with ammunitions on board
CVN-75 Harry S. Truman 2th Fl, operationnal
CVN-76 Ronald Reagan 3th Fl, Planned Incremental Availability (PIA)
CVN-77 George H.W. Bush, 2th Fl, operationnal
CVN-78 Gerald R. Ford, the second quarter of FY 2016 expect to commission; 2017 slated to complete Initial Operational Test & Evaluation before entering service

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Naval Today said:

On January 21, 2015, the Bipartisan Virginia delegation wrote a letter to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel expressing their continued support for the 11 aircraft carrier fleet in advance of the release of the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget proposal.

The Virginia delegation, consisting of U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner and U.S. Representatives Bob Goodlatte, Bobby Scott, Randy Forbes, Rob Wittman, Gerry Connolly, Morgan Griffith, Robert Hurt, Scott Rigell, Dave Brat, Don Beyer, and Barbara Comstock, wrote:

"The deployment of our carrier fleet to numerous conflict zones across the globe last year further demonstrates why we must continue to invest in this critical capability to ensure future military capacity and flexibility."

In making the case for maintaining the 11 aircraft carrier fleet beyond 2015, Virginia delegation members cited the ability of aircraft carriers to respond rapidly throughout the world to military and humanitarian crises.

Delegation members concluded by noting the uncertainty and budgetary constraints imposed by sequestration, and committed to working tirelessly in a bipartisan manner to reduce its harmful impacts.

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First Red Flag in 2015, 125 aircrafts which about 110 US, 14 UK and some Australian C-130J, units :
- 1st Fighter Wing, 94th Fighter Squadron, F-22A Raptor, Langley AFB (Air Force Base).
- 20th Fighter Wing, 79th Fighter Squadron, F-16CJ, Shaw AFB.
- 55th Electronic Group, 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron, EC-130 Hercules, Davis-Monthan AFB.
- 57th Wing, 526th Intelligence Squadron, DCGS, Nellis AFB.
- 158th Fighter Wing, 134th Fighter Squadron, F-16C, Burlington AFB..
- 114th Fighter Wing, 175th Fighter Squadron, F-16C, Sioux Falls.
- 31st Fighter Wing, 555th Fighter Squadron, F-16CM, Aviano AFB. Les appareils de cet escadron sont habituellement stationnés en Italie
- Carrier Air Wing 17, Electronic Attack Squadron 132, EA-18G Growler, Naval Air Station Whidbey Island.
- 9th Reconnaissance Wing, 99th Reconnaissance Squadron, U-2 Dragon Lady, Beale AFB.
- 55th Wing, 43rd Electronic Combat Squadron, EC-130H Hercules, Davis Monthan AFB.
- 509th Bomb Wing, 393rd Bomb Squadron, B-2A Spirit, Whiteman AFB.
- 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 225, F/A-18D, Marine Corps Air Station, Miramar.
- 461st Air Control Wing, 12th Airborne Command and Control Squadron, E-8, Robins AFB.
- 55th Wing, 348th Reconnaissance Squadron, RC-135, Offutt AFB.
- Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing, Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1, EP-3C, NAS Whidbey Island.
- Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten, Patrol Squadron 46, P-3C, NAS Whidbey Island Wash.
- 22nd Air Refueling Wing, ravitailleurs KC135, McConnell AFB.
- 23rd Wing, 79th Rescue Squadron, HC-130J Super Hercules, Davis-Monthan AFB.
- 23rd Wing, 66th Rescue Squadron, hélicoptères HH-60G Black Hawk, Nellis AFB.
- 552nd Air Control Wing, 965th Airborne Air Control Squadron, E-3 Sentry AWACS, Tinker AFB.
- 57th Wing, 64th Aggressor Squadron, F-16C and F15C, Nellis AFB.

RAF : 10 Typhoon belonging to 1 Squadron and 6 Squadron in more 2 A-330 MRTT, 1 E-3 and 1 Sentinel.

1,000 paratroopers from 82nd Airborne headed to Iraq this week

The 82nd Airborne, and more specifically its 3rd Brigade Combat Team, are no strangers to Iraq.

Since 2003, parts of the brigade have deployed in support of U.S. efforts there on at least three occasions.

Now, more than three years after the U.S. military presence in Iraq was thought over, about a quarter of the Panther Brigade will return with a new mission to help train Iraqi forces to fight the Islamic State.

About 1,000 paratroopers from the brigade will deploy this week as part of the Operation Inherent Resolve mission.

The deployment was officially announced in December and is expected to last nine months.

As his paratroopers prepared for the mission, the brigade commander, Col. Curtis A. Buzzard, has watched tensions boil in the Middle East - and Iraq in particular - as forces have fought against the Islamic State group, also known by the acronym DAESH based on the group's Arabic name, ad-Dawlah al-Islamiyah fi al-Iraq wash-Sham.....

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