(Land) Mittlere Kräfte

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Ich bin nicht sicher wie alt dieses Draft Dokument der Marines zur Verzögerung ist, aber es erscheint halbwegs aktuell (LAR = light armored wie z.B. LAV-25:

b. LAR Units. LAR units are normally initially employed as part of the security force. Subsequently, they may be employed as stay behind forces to attack specific enemy combat support or service support units in order to disrupt his attack. LAR units may also be employed for flank security or as a reserve. LAR units also possess the speed and mobility to conduct raids deep into the enemy's rear areas.

c. Mechanized Infantry Mech-pure units normally do not engage enemy armored forces from a delay position where decisive engagement is not desired. Their primary mission at delay positions is to provide local security to the GCE antiarmor assets such as tanks and ATGMs. Retention of infantry on the position during decisive engagement begins may result in unnecessary casualties. Normally, the infantry should displace to subsequent delay positions or prepare final delay positions in the event decisive engagement is required.

d. TOWs and Javelins. TOW units may be employed in sec tions for mutual support with mechanized infantry providing local security. In a H AW-MAW-LAW type of engagement, TOW units occupy delay positions and engage enemy at long-range (3750m). TOW units represent a highly mobile economy of force asset that may be employed anywhere from the security area to the rear area. Javelins may be employed similarly. With it’s 2,000m(+) range, some standoff may still be achieved. However, this distance can be quickly traver sed by an enemy armored/mechanized threat unless terrain and/or obstacles favor the delaying force.

Ganz grob auf den Punkt gebracht: Unterhalb von 20mm MK fehlt die nötige Reichweite in Gelände welches Fahrzeuge zuläßt. Als möglichen Gegner für unsere Diskussion würde ich zuersteinmal klassische MotSchützen mit BTR und BMP-2 ansehen. Wie sehen die heute in der modernisierten russischen Armee aus?

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