Boss babes can carry the mortar plate and the SAW. Let them walk point too.
The Kryptonite of accountability will prevent them from doing that.
You are an ornery person for a FR newbie. I like your style.
I’ve never before (I think) commented on my active duty time.
I was 140-145 lb soaking wet and company grade officer. When supported by heavy weapons, I made it a point to hump the 81 mm baseplate. Thank god I had an RTO. I think my load was between 60 and 80 lbs minimum.
I understand that has increased by ca 20 lbs + rucksack in todays infantry.
https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/the-soldiers-heavy-load-1
For as long as i could get away with it, an M14 and my private Colt LW Commander.
Then I got back to my MOS and did mostly TDY in Asia, S and Central America, and Germany.
Knees paid a price, and I’m probably getting lumbar spine work in a few months. Hell, I’m young at 75.
Quick, we need to set up the mortar now! Where the hell is the base plate? Oh, Jessica will be here in 20 minutes or so she had to take a break ,her back was bothering her.