M10 packs update
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2025 6:15 pm
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.
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.
