[SLB]

How do you assess the chances of getting a Future Combat System Direct Fire Support System/Line Of Sight Tank Destroyer replacement for the Main Battle Tank anytime soon?

Do you want the process or simply my opinion?

I assume you are asking for opinion - In that case I would not hold my breath. The Army has pretty much decided on what the FCS modules will look like and function. None that I have seen include a LOS tank destroyer type of system.

If you would want the process, the first step would be in developing a need. The folks at Ft Benning have been working that for some time, not sure where they are in getting it through all of the wickets.

OBTW, thanks for the link. Nice to see my place of employment making the news once every so often.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

I value your opinion. I was thinking there was going to be something along the lines of this:

You are welcome for the link. You are the first person I thought of when I came across it. The article led me to believe that the FCS is going to be designed with real imput from end users.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

The Army has pretty much decided on what the FCS modules will look like and function.

Is there anything open-source on the Web? I'm from Missouri, show me ;)

[Cannoneer No. 4]

There will be wide variety of Manned Ground Vehicles (MGV) as part of the FCS that will include a vehicle that can hit both line of sight (LOS) and Beyond (or Non) line of sight targets, roughly analogous to the Main Battle Tank

None that I have seen include a LOS tank destroyer type of system.

What I am curious about is what replaces the M1. Is there going to be some kind of highly mobile, well-protected, FCS fighting vehicle with some form of powerful direct fire weapon that people calling themselves tankers can use to close with and destroy the enemy by firepower, manuever and shock?

[Cannoneer No. 4]

a mounted combat system with a 105mm to 120mm gun to engage both line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight targets

No Mounted Combat System?