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Re: truetrue post# 11855

Wednesday, 03/28/2012 11:46:28 PM

Wednesday, March 28, 2012 11:46:28 PM

Post# of 28686
this was posted in 2009:


The general told lawmakers he was willing to further discuss the kinds of decisions the Army faces in a closed session.

Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Michael Brogan, Marine Corps Systems Command, program executive officer, MRAP Joint Program Office, told lawmakers he has asked manufacturers to look into developing lighter protective gear for Marines and Soldiers.

"This is an area where we need some additional science and technology research conducted," he said. "I have implored (manufacturers) to develop the materials that will allow us to go from hard ceramic plates -- to something that may involve carbon tubes or nano-technology that can significantly reduce the weight. Currently that technology does not exist. There is limited work being done in government laboratories, but today we do not have that technological breakthrough we need to significantly lighten the load."


I'm sure alot has changed since then. If it hasn't why isn't the military looking at Bourque?