[Darksheare]

General Shinseki had been warned about these 'problems' long before the Stryker was even built.
The problem was compounded by his decision to remove teh tracks and stick tires on it because he thought "tires are more manueverable".
He's never been stuck in Fort Drum sand up to his axles while SP howitzers and tanks slide on by with a grinand a wave....

While an intrigueing idea, the Stryker has been hawked to the buyers as a tank replacement.
God willing, this will all be fixed.
Hopefully with General 'Pop-a-Quaalude' Shinseki getting cashiered out for willfully endangering the lives of soldiers.

[.cnI redruM]

"tires are more manueverable". - Until you run through a burning obstacle. Then they have a nasty tendency to warp, melt and upon occasion explode.

Shinseki has based his legacy upon an inefficient, failed piece of equipment. The IBCT is a necessary, well-designed force. It's the Stryker that needs replacing.

[Soaring Feather]

This does not sound like a very good idea to me. I think you hit the nail on the head. These tanks are going to be in sand where tracks are needed.

sheeeeeesh what the he$$ is the matter with his head?

[SAMWolf]

IMHO the Stryker is the same kind of boondoggle as the Sgt. York.

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks for the ping Darksheare.

Shinseki should have been gotten rid of earlier and I hope someone is taking a serious look at this before putting our troops in further danger.