Land Warrior Modular Fighting System

[Sdet21]

I have never seen this before the land warrior system.

http://www.army-technology.com/projects/land_warrior/

[Rakki]

seen it before, but the description seems to have been updated with more "we use this" descriptions of systems than "it will do this".

Certainly interesting... now we just need to get those damn exo-skeletons...

[thegman]

I thought they ditched the land warrior cause it weighed like 28 pounds, and the lite version was around 12.

[Gork]

"In February 2005, the US Army decided to merge the Land Warrior ATD program with the Future Force Warrior ATD, to enable spiral development of new technologies more efficiently. The merged program is managed by General Dynamics C4 Systems."

I think it's still too much to put on top of a combat load. That and it looks like it would be stressful on the TL even more with the extra processes he has to go through. but this is just my opinion...

[mogsniper94]

No replacement for good infantry skills. better off carrying extra batteries and some linked ammo....

[BadKarma26]

I don't like how the helmet is so ****ing huge and ugly looking. also it weighs a BUNCH. the cool thing about the ACH is that it feels like youre wearing a baseball cap. even the PASGT helmet gets a little annoying after half a day of wearing it.

edit: id rather wear the weight on my vest than on my head

[RussDill]

http://www.gdc4s.com/news/detail.cfm?prid=204

you guys suck at using google

This will be the first time a Stryker battalion will use the 440 Land Warrior and 147 Mounted Warrior ensembles in expansive field exercises for both equipment beginning in May 2006 and formal capabilities assessment starting in August 2006.

[ZoneOne]

here's a link to another image
http://www.defense-update.com/images/land-warrior.jpg

[nullterm]

Could that monocular be a bit of a nuissance? I have a mental picture of a soldier walking around getting distracted by what's going on in it. Or missing a mine/sniper that was in his blindspot. When they should be keeping their eyes looking outward to maintain awareness of their immediate situation.

Maybe a reflective HUD display overlaying stuff that helps the soldier (simple markers for friendlies, simple markers for enemies) by augmenting what they see around them. Like holosights (simple, just shows where the bullets go). And very little else or you risk information overload.

If you want a satellite view with intel reports, use a PDA like device, like a super GPS.

The right tool that does the right job, and that's it.

[Ratamacue]

Originally Posted by nullterm

Could that monocular be a bit of a nuissance? I have a mental picture of a soldier walking around getting distracted by what's going on in it. Or missing a mine/sniper that was in his blindspot. When they should be keeping their eyes looking outward to maintain awareness of their immediate situation.

Maybe a reflective HUD display overlaying stuff that helps the soldier (simple markers for friendlies, simple markers for enemies) by augmenting what they see around them. Like holosights (simple, just shows where the bullets go). And very little else or you risk information overload.

If you want a satellite view with intel reports, use a PDA like device, like a super GPS.

The right tool that does the right job, and that's it.

I don't believe the monocular is meant to be worn over your eye at all times. As for using a PDA instead, what's the advantage there? In that case, you have to pull it out of a pouch or pocket, it takes up one of your hands, and both your eyes have to focus on it. Plus, it's going to glow at nighttime. With a monocular, you simply have to flip it down, your other eye can still be looking out in the background (even if not as effectively as with two eyes), and you can keep both hands on your weapon, since the controls for the computer are on the rifle. Additionally, it'll only glow minimally over your eye socket, much less than a handheld device.

As for a reflective eyepiece (like the HUD on a fighter), I believe that's the type of system in the works with Future Force Warrior.

[crinkler]

Originally Posted by nullterm

Could that monocular be a bit of a nuissance? I have a mental picture of a soldier walking around getting distracted by what's going on in it. Or missing a mine/sniper that was in his blindspot. When they should be keeping their eyes looking outward to maintain awareness of their immediate situation.

Maybe a reflective HUD display overlaying stuff that helps the soldier (simple markers for friendlies, simple markers for enemies) by augmenting what they see around them. Like holosights (simple, just shows where the bullets go). And very little else or you risk information overload.

If you want a satellite view with intel reports, use a PDA like device, like a super GPS.

The right tool that does the right job, and that's it.

It's called a HMD. not HUD And it should be transparent. So you will be able to see and image but see through it. Also Chances are you wont be sending an email while getting shot at in the middle of a field.

[Whitcomb]

Originally Posted by mogsniper94

No replacement for good infantry skills. better off carrying extra batteries and some linked ammo....

Exactly, what happens if all the new recruits get trained on this, and learn to rely on it, what are they going to do when the batteries die or it breaks?

[3rdMillhouse]

Originally Posted by Whitcomb

Exactly, what happens if all the new recruits get trained on this, and learn to rely on it, what are they going to do when the batteries die or it breaks?

They´ll pull down the console, then type "sv_cheats 1" and then "god", and Bingo, they´re invincible.

Large Sarcasm Tag

Originally Posted by crinkler

Also Chances are you wont be sending an email while getting shot at in the middle of a field.

Or watching porn.

[Resevoir Hogs]

I've got a lot of pictures of the land warrior system on this thread. Enjoy.

http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums...ad.php?t=70063

[RussDill]

Originally Posted by crinkler

It's called a HMD. not HUD And it should be transparent. So you will be able to see and image but see through it. Also Chances are you wont be sending an email while getting shot at in the middle of a field.

Again, you'll glow from a distance. Don't forget, the screen apears to be 15 or so feet away, so it's not a problem to focus on the screen, and stuff that is far away at the same time. I don't think this can be done with a HUD, and it definately cannot be done with a pda.