The Overloaded Soldier: Why U.S. Infantry Now Carry More …
WEBDec 26, 2018 · By WWII, an American soldier could be carrying 75 lbs., which is why many wounded soldiers drowned during the D-Day landings in 1944. The Armed Forces have always known this is a problem.
Gear updates from the center for all things soldier kit - Army Times
WEBOct 10, 2022 · Learn about the latest innovations and improvements in soldier equipment, from boots and gloves to batteries, scopes and body armor. The center for all things soldier kit is a program that...
Head to toe: the latest advances in soldier clothing and equipment
WEBFeb 3, 2020 · Learn about the cutting-edge kit that boosts the lethality and survivability of the modern soldier, from helmets and visors to body armour and clothing. Explore the features and benefits of systems such as IHPS, IVAS, Dominator, MTP, Dragon S, KARGU and Ripsaw M5.
Here’s the new gear being readied by the Army’s one-stop-shop …
WEBOct 11, 2021 · Learn about the new gear and technologies being developed and tested by the Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier). See how PEO Soldier integrates and improves soldier systems, body...
Center for a New American Security (en-US) | The Soldier’s ... - CNAS
WEBSep 26, 2018 · This report examines the effects of body armor and other gear on the performance and survivability of U.S. ground combat troops. It recommends a paradigm shift from a narrow focus on protection to considering overall soldier survivability and suggests ways to reduce weight and improve mobility.
How modern soldier-worn gear is reshaping the battlefield
WEBLearn how modern soldier-worn gear has enhanced the abilities of today’s warfighters, enabling them to be more effective, connected, and versatile on the battlefield. Explore the developments and improvements of communication, navigation, night vision, and wearable sensor systems.
PEO Soldier gets to ground truth on Soldier equipment
WEBOct 26, 2023 · PEO Soldier traveled to Schofield Barracks, Hawaii on July 12, 2023, to visit 25th Infantry Division to perform Operational Kit Analysis to better understand equipment challenges in the Jungle.
What the Army's 1959 'soldier of the future' got right and wrong
WEBNov 1, 2022 · He’s got a full kit – infrared goggles, a radio built into his helmet so he can communicate with other troops, body armor, and a mask and gloves that shield him from atomic radiation.
What new equipment is on its way from the Army’s gear-focused …
WEBOct 12, 2020 · The Army unit focused on soldier gear is best known recently for its work on a new all-encompassing goggle as well as small arms to replace decades-old light machine guns and carbines.
The Things They Carried--An Infantryman's Supplies 1918-2028 - Forbes
WEBJun 5, 2008 · When a U.S. Army infantryman is in combat, he carries his life with him--literally. Gear is carried on his back, slung over his shoulders, strapped to his thigh, tied to his head. One might think...