[PeteB570]

Hey Guys;

Remember we were talking about the Cougar and similar vehicles last year?

Also remember about IEDs. At first they were one simple 155 shell, then as more armor was added to all vehicles it became 2 and then 3 and now could more 155s.

Every Measure brings a counter measure. The troops have now been up armored with better body armor but now complain it's weight slows then down and keeps them in the enemies sights longer.

Every weapons system has it plus side and it's negative side. What works in one area is no good for another.

But I have to cheer on the vehicles like the Cougar. Simple design from the late 70s and early 80s in Africa to defeat land mines. I'd love to have one for myself.

[centurion316]

Well said. We have largely neutralized the single 155 round. The larger devices are harder to hide, harder to emplace, and more likely to be discovered. However, when they do get lucky, you have 3/4 KIA. No point in treating for shock.