Joint Task Force Pope

[redleg]

Adding a Stryker unit to JTF-P. Now that DD-214 is done, the main effort is shifting to the ACR project, but I'm going to squeeze some Strykers and Marines in when I can.

The wash didn't turn out very well on these infantry carriers. I'm stripping some mortars and MGS now so I will take my time with the wash on those to make sure I do it right.

[pmskaar]

Great stuff there, Redleg!

[panzergator]

I, too, have succumbed. Adding a Stryker battalion to my smallest division - 8 battalions. It would be the 9th. Still deciding whether a second wheeled APCs battalion will be Stryker, Boxer, or Eitan. May depend on whether we get other versions. Boxer is potentially most versatile. A Marine battalion would be nice if GHQ comes up with ACV, but that's a long way off. Maybe 3D printing would help, if I can get it going. Have 2 Stryker companies now, to start.

With more Armor companies (61) than mech (54), I need more mech. The two Stryker battalions would help.

[chrisswim]

For JTF-P, the Strykers are a nice addition. Looking ‘good’, especially the wheels!
They are able for quick response anywhere in ROD.

[redleg]

Thanks, Fellas!

PG, how many divisions do you have? I was all proud of myself for planning at the brigade level! I got a resin printer though and now I am having visions of micro armor grandeur! The ACR is still the main effort, with everything being pewter except support squadron, but I'm already planning to make III Corps Artillery my first big print project (17th, 75th, 212th, and 214th FA Brigades). The 155mm and 203mm units I had already assigned to 17th FA Brigade will be re-allocated to another unit.

[panzergator]

I think I have 3 divisions. Two are 6 tank and 5 mech. One has 1 J series tank bn and 1 J series mech bn. The other has 2 J series tank battalions. These have M60 through M60A3 tanks and M113A1 and 2. With the exception of 1 bn of each type, they are only combat and tracked vehicles. The 3rd division is the odd one, but again, usually only combat and other tracks. That one has 2 M1A1 bns and 2 M2 bns, an M1A2 CAB with 3 armor and 1 M2 companies, 2 XM803 bns, an MBT70 company, and a YPR765 bn (waiting on 3d XM723). The first two have cavalry squadrons with M551s in standard H TOE. The last has a 3-troop J series squadron augmented by by a company of M1s. We are forming at least one Stryker battalion, 2 companies, so far. I'm short artillery, with only one divarty , consisting of 3 battalions of 155SP, and an MLRS bn of 27 pieces. CORPS assets include a USAREUR-type ACR squadron and 2 companies of M103A2s to support the still-organizing 2 M48A2/A1 bns. Corps also includes two AH battalions, one of AH56, the other of AH67. Battalions all have scouts, mortars, AT, and hq sections, as applicable. There is also a motorized battalion in M150s, A Marine bn in LAV-25s, and two M551 battalions organized as reconnaissance battalions and, with the USAREUR ACR squadron, form a Corps armored cavalry regiment. H series M48A5 bn forming slowly.

The British brigade has an armoured regiment of 5 squadrons - 2 of Challenger 2s (18/squadron), 2 Challenger 1 squadrons, and a Chieftain squadron; a Warrior battalion, and a forming Boxer battalion. There is a battery and a half of AS90s. Each battalion has a recce troop and the brigade has a recce squadron.

The German brigade has a panzerbattalion of mixed type - Leo 2 and 1 with recce, and a Puma battalion. Possible Boxer battalion in the future. I have Marder 3s, but they may go to the XM803 brigade.

The French have a LeClerc Squadron with a mech plt, some other mech, and odds and ends - not a lot of attention there.

I have been collecting since 1978, so lots of legacy stuff. TOE mostly H, with the latter going to J. Not so many soft-skins, buying rate comes and goes. Kids and college in there somewhere. Don"t know how much longer. Bad tremor in painting hand interferes with applying different camo. I'm in my 75th year. We'll have to see how long I'm economically repairable.

[7.62]

Panzer, Mike, Chris you guys make me feel much better.

Here I am holding off on the upgrade from 11 vehicle companies to 14 in my combined arms Battalions so I can field 3 small modern under strength Brigades.
Biggest hassle I had this week is the ongoing security of supply problem for my planed fleet of K9 SPH. Only 16 in house so far (total requirement 36) that project is on hold for now as the KDF makes a major ORBAT pivot. As a backstop a bunch of old kit bash reserve SPG's are getting a quick makeover to hold the line (old non-GHQ Type 83 turrets on a different APC).

They look about 39 calibre, a complete dwarf next to the K9 but I need the numbers

[Hoth_902]

Redleg,

Nice work on those strykers. Keep it up. Can't wait to see some of the MGS Stryker tanks ..

[panzergator]

ARGGGGHHHHH! WHAT IN HELL IS A STRYKER TANK?

[Hoth_902]

LoL panzer, just making sure your still out there ....

[Cav Dog]

Did someone say Strykers?

I have Strykers. Rifle Company (+)



Command, Medics, FO and 1st Platoon:



2nd & 3rd Platoons:



Mortars, MGS and Mobility Sections:

[Cav Dog]

Plus AT Platoon if Armor Threat is high.

[redleg]

Those are great looking Strykers, Cav Dog! the shading and highlights are perfect!

[chrisswim]

CavDog, awesome ‘Stryker Tanks A/K/A MGS, great Stryker tankette Dragoon (I have just started to paint my first Dragoons).
Thank you for posting the Stryker Tanks, the Light Tanks, the tankettes.
Real nice.

[redleg]

I just finished the first platoon of M10 Bookers. I got 3 packs, so there will be a full company soon, but everyone knows you have to build units at battalion strength or higher!

I don't have any real plans for these, so for the time being they will be assigned to Task Force Nomad.