Situation: I ordered 3 packs of the new M10 Booker. When I received the packs, I saw that, while the turrets were correct, the hulls were those of the new M41D light tank. I called GHQ and was assured that they would send the correct hulls, which they did, immediately. Video asked if I should return the M41D hulls and was told that would not be necessary.
I have since received the correct hulls. In addition, GHQ very kindly sent along the turrets for the M41 hulls.
I'd say that's pretty damned good customer service.
The M10 is a very nice model. The Army's current intent is to assign M10s in a battalion assigned to Infantry divisions. That battalion is not designed to act as a battalion in combat. Its platoons will be broken out to subordinate units as required by the mission. Bookers will be crewed by Armor guys, so would be CAPABLE of acting as Armor, but the vehicle and its units are intended for infantry unit support.
I haven't seen anything indicating the Booker's role might be extended into a cavalry role, although I would like to see something similar to it as part of A cavalry rapid deployment force to accompany early-inserted infantry units to provide armor support until heavier reinforcements arrived. Such a vehicle would likely need to be lighter than M10, perhaps more like the cancelled M8. The cavalry unit would need an accompanying scout vehicle, similar to XM800T equipped with a 30 or 40mm rapid-fire cannon with a couple discounts or a mounted infantry squad in each platoon.
I see the M10 chassis morphing into an infantry carrier and maybe even an artillery chassis in the future.
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I had a very similar experience. In that my order was delayed by a significant amount. After a few times reaching out, the got me my order to me. As a way of compensating me for the delay, I found double the amount of Abrams and Bradley's that I ordered. For them it was a good thing because resulted in my building a full cavalry squadron. There customer service is unparalleled.
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Yes. Unparalleled customer service.
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Any issue with a sculpt and replaced with no questions. No body does that anymore.
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Just got my Boxers and I have to say, I am really impressed with them. They look amazing.
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Yep. A lot more comfortable than tightie-whities!
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My first platoon of Bookers is ready to get after it!
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Finally finished the whole company of Bookers.
So is it proper to refer to these things as tanks? "I have 14 tanks"? Or is it "I have 14 guns"? I guess I could play it safe and say "I have 14 tracks"!
So is it proper to refer to these things as tanks? "I have 14 tanks"? Or is it "I have 14 guns"? I guess I could play it safe and say "I have 14 tracks"!
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I use "Booker" or "support gun.". It ISN'T a fkn TANK! Designed by infantrymen, FOR infantrymen!
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Booker is dead: https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/ ... st/405000/
Along with the Hummer and AMPV. Also the JLTV is out in favor of the infantry squad vehicle: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/05/heg ... ing-roles/
Along with the Hummer and AMPV. Also the JLTV is out in favor of the infantry squad vehicle: https://breakingdefense.com/2025/05/heg ... ing-roles/
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This Defense One article notes that Booker was viewed by the Army as too heavy for airborne units. Of course it wasn't just for airborne units and lots of light armor/soft vehicles got shellacked in Ukraine, so having a lighter not-tank tank has its downsides.whenimaginationfails wrote: ↑Fri May 02, 2025 3:05 amBooker is dead: https://www.defenseone.com/policy/2025/ ... st/405000/
Still looking forward to a future Booker vs ZTQ-15 what-if game.
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I stand by my previous comments regarding the viability of the M10. Waste of resources and effort.
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Well, at least GHQ produced some before the program was shut down. I got one, if I ever find someone to game modern vehicle, will have fun Gaming with them.
I will never say I know enough to debate the merits or deficits of such a vehicle, however I am shocked that it would not have a roll. I am sure smarter people than me could point out that it takes more than wishes and desire for a vehicle to have worth on a battle field
In the end, she sure is a beautiful piece for my collection and table top. I have 1 company now and one day will add 1 or 2 more.
I will never say I know enough to debate the merits or deficits of such a vehicle, however I am shocked that it would not have a roll. I am sure smarter people than me could point out that it takes more than wishes and desire for a vehicle to have worth on a battle field
In the end, she sure is a beautiful piece for my collection and table top. I have 1 company now and one day will add 1 or 2 more.