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The Army: The Mission Scalable

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Scalable – the ability to adjust something in size. Although weight is a big part of what slows soldiers down and makes them uncomfortable, size is another issue that the United States military has had to deal with. If soldiers don't have proper fitting equipment, serious injuries could occur. The United States military has began to improve their gear so that soldiers will be comfortable on the battlefield no matter their size or gender. The Mission Scalable is the design of the soldier protection system which is the standard suit which has pads and armor on the joints and extremities. The differences is, this suit allows soldiers to adjust weight and protection levels as needed. This suit allows the soldiers to have at the minimum, just concealed …show more content…

A soldier is required to have some form of electronic equipment on him or her so that they are able to communicate with their fellow soldiers. Most soldiers either bring radios, smartphones, computers, or GPS/communication systems with the (“Soldiers”). And just as ammo is needed to fire a gun, batteries are needed to operate these electronic equipments which means soldier must pack batteries for their devices. Unlike a few years ago, soldiers are now able to carry around handheld computers on the battlefield because they are lightweight and are easy to use. Panasonic Company teamed up with the military to create these handheld computers and have also added cool features such as polarized screens that cover the computer's screen, allowing soldiers to see the computer even in direct sunlight. These computers are so easy to use because soldiers can use their voice to operate them and send messages on them. They are also one of the best forms of communication and sending data to each other because of the wireless network connected to each computer that insures the information being sent can't be intercepted by the enemy (Keller). Blue Force Tracking is a communication system for soldiers through satellite and GPS technologies. This system gives soldiers the locations of other soldiers and the location of that soldier. …show more content…

The military also made this change to reduce the weight of a soldier's uniform and gear. The military designed a system called the LAND WARRIOR which consists of multiple different pieces, an integrated helmet assembly, protective clothing and individual equipment, and a computer/radio system. The Land Warrior Integrated Helmet Assembly subsystem is designed to shield bullets away and is durable, lightweight, and comfortable. Attached to the helmet is sensor display which can show the soldier data, digital maps, information, troop location, and imagery from that soldier’s weapon. Soldiers are given thermal sight, video cameras, and a digital compass that they can attach to their gun. The Land Warrior’s main piece of clothing has a backpack like frame in the uniform which allows the soldier to move easily, but still keeps the soldier safe with the bulletproof outer layer and protection plates. Wires and for the soldier’s radio and communication system can be attached to this frame like structure. The Land Warrior Computer Radio System can go also go on the frame of the suit and then covering the computer system would go the soldier’s rucksack. Either attached to the soldier's chest or placed right by the trigger of the gun, are buttons that the soldier can press to enable other soldiers or base operators to access information

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