Quote Originally Posted by Chris jM View Post
I'm guessing your point will be that such a weapon system enables the vehicles to be used in roles they were not intended for. If that is the answer, surely good doctrine, very good training and knowledgeable leadership would allow for the vehicles to be used properly without forcing them to forego a huge capability?
It's a discussion. I am not sure you can say it is right or wrong, but if I have 56 vehicles in a Battle Group, I do need to store about 50-100 TOW re-loads somewhere and have them available, so 6-12 Pallets.
I also need a training budget, and another line item to maintain, etc etc.
Once the boys have a weapon, they will use it! - for whatever they want or need given the condition.
Will a commander with Coy of TOW equipped Warriors not commit them as an AT -Reserve, just because "doctrine" says, it's not its job,- they're just for self defence!