Weight of Combat Gear Is Taking Toll

[JMA]

There are actually two weight problems;
1) on the march, which limits march mobility and exhausts
2) in combat, which limits tactical options

1) can be solved by dependence on carriers (vehicles, animals, humans)
2) is more tricky

If you need to carry weight then (from my experience) you carry the combat essentials in your chest and hip webbing and all the other stuff mainly food and water and additional ammo etc in your Bergen. On contact hit the quick release belt-buckle and drop the Bergen and get on with the fight. First few minutes with the weight off you and the adrenalin it feels like you are walking on air. Kind of addictive. Go back and get your other kit later.

The stuff on your chest and belt only can't be too much more than 10kgs unless you are a machine gunner.

The change that is necessary for these longer ops is that the kidney pouches are removed from the back of the belt so the Bergen can ride on the hips.