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To: RomanSoldier19

In its current state, soldiers with jet packs are called “targets.”


2 posted on 11/06/2022 5:30:47 PM PST by thegagline (Sic semper tyrannis )
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To: thegagline

Zactly


4 posted on 11/06/2022 5:50:11 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me https://youtu.be/wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: thegagline

I see uses for these. Urban combat: these could be useful to get a squad up on a building roof without risking a helicopter, a much bigger and fatter target. These could then fight down the building, not up.

Also to insert FO teams on otherwise inaccessible places, ditto snipers, etc.


5 posted on 11/06/2022 5:50:31 PM PST by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: thegagline

Jet packs have been around since... I’m thinking Superbowl I. All of the sudden they’ve found a ‘tactical’ application for them? Somebody been smoking something...


31 posted on 11/07/2022 3:10:49 AM PST by Tallguy
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To: thegagline

Ya.. they need some Asgard shield tech to make it worthwhile...


33 posted on 11/07/2022 3:22:11 AM PST by sit-rep ( )
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To: thegagline

I could see Navy SEALs using these to exfil from a night op.


38 posted on 11/07/2022 6:32:23 AM PST by Georgia Girl 2 (The only purpose of a pistol is to fight your way back to the rifle you should never have dropped)
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