Bridging the Gap - Outfitting Standard Scout Platoons with M113A3s

摘要

Until the Army can outfit all scout platoons with six BFVs, a potential short-term solution could be to replace the element's current five UAH platforms with three M113A3 APCs. With the reorganization of brigade combat teams across the force, M113A3 platforms are a feasible solution to bridge the gap. The M113A3 provides commanders the ability to adhere to the fundamentals of reconnaissance and security while maintaining troop flexibility, mobility, survivability and lethality in a decisive-action environment.