Gibsonm Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Perhaps because:1. They didn't want some artilleryman to try to use them as quasi tanks; and2. Because they only carry, what 2 or so HEAT rounds, that the additional cost of including one and bore sighting it, etc. wasn't worth it for the once in a lifetime requirement to use it in anger (after all down the barrel is probably fine for lobbing HE at a building or some such). 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ssnake Posted July 14, 2012 Members Share Posted July 14, 2012 WRT #1, there's basically two possible conclusions: They need to train direct engagements a lot more, or Why not admit that you can't fight dedicated AFVs with any reasonable chance of success, and skip that part of the training entirelySeriously, the M109 has only minimal protection anyway (against artillery fragments), there's lots of ammo and propellant stored inside, so as an attacker you don't need much to blow them up once that you are in direct fire range.The statement of the crew was that they are doing this rarely because it's dangerous (to themselves, I presume). I bet they don't have a simulator for this. Well, that's preparation for failure by my book. They don't have adequate sights, they don't have means to simulate these engagements. If they seriously want to defend themselves with direct fire and expect the need to do so, this must be trained a lot more because in order to do it successfully with these pitiful means requires A LOT of skill, which doesn't come over night.What I've seen in this video was just a waste of time, ammo, and taxpayer dollars. Lipservice paid to the task of self defense when the leadership clearly demonstrates that they don't expect it to ever happen. That's legitimate (for some it may appear to be a tad optimistic) - but then be honest enough about it and tell the crews that should they ever be surprised by enemy armor, and be it measly BRDMs, they better haul ass and run for cover.Even discounting the artificialities of live fire exercises, the direct fire gunnery skills demonstrated in this video were so poor that they could at best scare an inexperienced crew, or purely rely on nothing but luck. Even a "measly" 12.7mm HMG at 800m range will wreak havoc if it ever managed to get in range. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eisenschwein Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Did he say 700 Yards ???At that Distance you can fight your Enemy with a wet Towel (One of my Bn Co said) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grenny Posted July 14, 2012 Share Posted July 14, 2012 btwM 109G has AT-sights :-) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daskal Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Meanwhile I'm still working on the Basra map:jcI5FnCzeFE?hd=1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankHunter Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Good video, nice looking map so far. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Looking good there Daskal :thumbup: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom12 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Love how it jumps. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rump Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 T-72 captured by Syrian rebels. Notice: No gore, but video shows a dead body. -Rump 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enigma6584 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 @DaskalVery cool video. You map looks superb. Can't wait to actually use it myself. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daskal Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 6rb7zhVb6E0 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Thunder Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 New Fire Shadow Missile 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quagmire Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Inside a Russian T34 as it fires during a display. Volume Warning! - Very loud from the start! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marko Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Worth viewing.BMPT in action. well CGI action.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj-xpTYWLO0&feature=related 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daskal Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 w2vSyHN_JS4?hd=1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Killjoy Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Meanwhile I'm still working on the Basra map:jcI5FnCzeFE?hd=1 I hope you plan of releasing those sounds too 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejawolf Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 pretty cool video on the abrams tank. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejawolf Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 soldiers pinned down helmet cam: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dejawolf Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 T-90A videos: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkLabor Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Some efficiency tests:QM3qL6eawig O0Avo6cf_Vg bLehgZn9wLc R1CWV9cV8h4 F3hebrs90XM The Kadett had a bad day... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnum50 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Want to know what ArmA2's Day Z mod is all about... this funny vid will tell you, lol. (and I don't play it, not a zombie fan, but still a great video!)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS1wzdlu-WM&hd=1&t=11s 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daskal Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Meanwhile in Russia:tP3I8THfikI 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Killjoy Posted July 29, 2012 Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks to Profevil for this:9-Nmh2MVxKk Awe inspiring. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusty Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Crikey, that thing has a big muzzle flash. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Killjoy Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 Crikey, that thing has a big muzzle flash.Shock and Awe, Crusty. Shock and Awe. :gun: 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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