[at-l] ounce winnie history lesson

[jbryankramer@msn.com (J Bryan Kramer)]

Well that weight does include ammo and other munitions, they may carry 300
rounds of ammo in clips, a mine or anti-tank missile, possibly part of a
machine gun or mortar, radios, grenades, smoke grenades, pistol ammo, socks,
sleeping bag, night vision equipment, some sort of shelter, maybe some rope
or climbing gear all sorts of stuff that most LD hikers aren't hauling
around. They actually don't carry a lot of extra clothing and all their food
is MRE. And of course water. Also a rifle and possibly a pistol.

A lot of thought goes into their loads and the heavy load is just another
reason women don't do well as combat troops.

Bryan

> where Marines were doing mountain/winter training. They were carrying 80
> pound packs which did not include guns or ammo. They pulled sleds
> behind them
> that carried their tents and other supplies. I have no idea what
> was in their
> packs.
>