[68skylark]

The suthor seems to feel that the M-113 would be a good answer the current needs. I'm not a big-time expert on this, but I'm not so sure. The M-113 doesn't necessairly protect against RPG's or IED's. It's slower and nosier than Humvees, and it takes far more fuel and maintenance --exposing more POL troops and maintenance folks to hostile fire. It also does a lot of damage to roads. I think this writer is just semi-informed -- he knows enough to be dangerous, as the saying goes.

[Destro]

Do you own a magic machine that can pump out the ideal vehicle - the article's point is that these vehicles are already in our inventory. Use them until something better comes along - better then the humvee by far.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

There are a lot of used track salesmen out there pushing M113's.

The tracks vs wheels argument has not been completely settled, but it seems the wheels are ahead with most people.

I think the M113 is too slow for convoy escort and MSR security.

I believe for mounted patrol in known hostile neighborhoods I would prefer it to the M1114.

You usually end up riding in what you have, not what you wish you had.

There are plenty of vehicles we could be buying that would be better than the M1114.