M113 Gavin with Applique' Armor IDF Tank-Infantry Exercise

Modestly up-armored M113 Gavins (Zeldas) in a recent IDF tank-infantry exercise.

http://www.geocities.com/armorhistory

If the cash-strapped Israelis can upgrade their Gavins, we certainly have no excuse.

http://www.combatreform.com/m113combat.htm

The IDF as good as it is, needs to obtain some TAN paint and camouflage their olive drab GREEN tanks so they are not such inviting targets to anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) gunners. Infared "thellie" camouflage coverings are also available:

http://www.combatreform.com/camie.htm

Certainly, the IDF should be able to obtain some TAN or Multi-Cam versions of their uniforms for combat operations to better protect their Soldiers when dismounted.

http://stinet.dtic.mil/oai/oai?verb=getRecord&metadataPrefix=html&ide...

Accession Number : AD0351252
Title : MECHANIZED RIFLE TROOP (M-113)
Corporate Author : ARMY CONCEPT TEAM IN VIETNAM APO SAN FRANCISCO 96384
Personal Author(s) : Godwin, Norman A. ; Scheumann, Marcus C.
Report Date : 25 JUN 1964
Pagination or Media Count : 1

Abstract : Organization, operations, and vehicle performance of M-113 armored personnel carrier-equipment mechanized rifle troops of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam (ARVN) were evaluated during counterinsurgency operations from 1 February 1963 to 31 March 1964 in the Republic of Vietnam. Troops were observed as they engaged in training, maintenance, and combat operations in each of the four corps tactical zones of South Vietnam. It was found that the ARVN mechanized rifle troop, with the exception of the support platoon, was well-organized and equipped for counterinsurgency operations. The evaluation revealed that the M-113 armored personnel carrier (APC) can fulfill the assault vehicle or tank role in counterinsurgency operations such as those conducted in the Republic of Vietnam when the insurgents have no armor and limited antiarmor capability. Optimum tactics and techniques for mechanized rifle troops were not determined. However, these units were most successful when employed offensively. The ARVN mechanized rifle troops can successfully perform amphibious operations in light surf, and can negotiate inundated areas in the RVN. A self-recovery means and other expedients are required for the M-113 when operating in terrain such as found in the delta region of Vietnam. The APC operated best in the relatively open, inundated areas of the delta and coastal lowlands. (Author)

Descriptors : *COUNTERINSURGENCY, *PASSENGER VEHICLES, VIETNAM, VIETNAM, ARMORED VEHICLES, MILITARY FORCES(FOREIGN), FEASIBILITY STUDIES, TERRAIN.

Subject Categories : UNCONVENTIONAL WARFARE

Distribution Statement : APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

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Science & Technology

Tags:

• M113
• Gavin
• Zelda
• IDF
• applique'
• armor
• camouflage

[dynmicpara]

BoarHawg writes:

"I was a 19D Scout for 11 years, the first six on 113s, then the piece of s**t Brads. For Scouts, it couldn't get worse than the Bradley....too big, too heavy, too loud, too complex, and too slow to keep up with the M1s it's supposed to support. A 113A3 runs rings around it, the only advantage a Brad has is firepower, but if you're a bigger target than a tank without the armor to take hits like a tank, a Brad's firepower doesn't mean a thing."

[TheHoomaikai]

Military Channel Top Ten APCs, the M-113 was ranked number 1. I had a blast being a TC on one in Germany in the 70s. Shooting the MA deuce was just as fun.

[ottoramsaig]

@dynmicpara AGREED! 100% THe BRADLEY SUCKS!!!!!!!

[knife1975]

Short but very good vid.

[BlacktailFA]

The Israelis, Egyptians, Lebanese, Jordanians, Saudis, Iranians, Kuwaitis, Iraqis, and Pakistanis may not like each other, but there is one thing they ALL universally agree upon that is reflected in the composition of thier respective militaries --- they ALL agree that the M113 Gavin is the best APC in the world!

[EZC012]

nice