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The Van Luxemburgian Soldier

Van Luxemburg
27-06-2005, 18:06
OOC: Yes, I'm setting up new threads in A hurry, all in the hope anyone would ever recognise my country.

IC:

The Van Luxemburgian Soldier

http://le.cos.free.fr/photo/felin/felin541.jpg

-Carries possibly the following weapons:
Famas FELIN Assault Rifle
FN F2000 Assault rifle (Fitted for FELIN weapon-system)
FN Five SeveN Pistol (Standard 2nd Sidearm)
Hk PSG-1 Sniper-Rifle FELIN-system
Eryx Anti-Tank, FELIN-system.
HK MP-7 (Navy, Airforce and Counter-Terrorism standard Sidearm, not used in the Army itself.)
FN Minimi FELIN LMG
Jackhammer Shotgun FELIN


Spec-Ops:
.50 Barret FELIN-system. (46st SOD)
MP5A4 FELIN (48th SOD)
CAR-15 (49th SOD)
Verghastinsel Armaments Stg '05 FELIN customized
Verghastinsel Armaments Tank-sniper FELIN customized


Description of FELIN (Van Luxemburg version)

FELIN systems will comprise a modified weapon system, integral sensors, wearable computer, communications and display systems, advanced uniform, protection and headgear and team allocated equipment such as ODIN mini-UAV, robotic mule and commander's specific equipment. The weight of the entire FELIN system will be 29 kg, including weaponry, energy, ammunition, water and food.

Clothing
Superior resistance, comfort and stealth will enable the soldier to move faster with extra protection. The uniforms are designed for sufficient ventilation, and are fabricated from fire retardant materials, replacing current fire retardant coveralls used AFV crews. Torso protection will be improved removable modular combat jacket which will have significantly larger protection area, provided by soft, rather than hard ballistic protection plates. It will be supplemented by ceramic inserts for extra protection of critical areas, when required by the mission or threat level. The garment's structure will be modular, allowing the soldier to adjust the weight according to the mission. The suite will also be provided in a special Nuclear, Radiological, Bacteriological and Chemical protection configuration.

The Weapon System
The FELIN infantryman will use an upgraded FAMAS assault rifle or any other customizeable weapon which has been fitted with image intensifying (I2) sight and a wireless video camera that relay the sight images over wireless local network to either the torso or helmet displays, or directly to transmits them to the platoon commander or team leader. The FAMAS will be equipped with thermal weapon sights. FELIN V1 will field with four types of sights – a reflex day/night sight for the FAMAS, a day/night sight for Minimi, an improved long-range day/night (I2) sight integrated with a laser rangefinder for the PSG-1 sniper rifle and hand held imager, integrated with GPS, LRF and Digital Magnetic Compass (DMC) for commanders.

Electronics Systems

The helmet offers enhanced protection with an outer layer that contains a wide-angle day/night camera improving dismounted soldier's mobility in both day and night combat, relaying images to the helmet ocular, or thorax display unit. The soldier does not use a microphone for voice commands, but instead wears a headband with an osteo-phone. The helmet will also be equipped with passive elements for audio protection. The helmet mounted day/night microcamera will offer 50 degrees field of view. Using the standard headgear, the soldier will be able to detect a human target at 250 meters and identify it at a range of 170 meters.

The wearable computer (PEP), the hub of FELIN system is built around a high speed processor and USB 2.0 high speed, open universal port interfaces which controls the energy and links with different components, such as imaging sensors, weapon, displays, radio etc. The computer is connected to a man-machine interface enabling the soldier to control the system and carry out operations such as firing around a corner or see through obstacles.

The infantryman will use a small personal radio (RIF) transmitting voice and data communication. The RIF will be functional both in mounted or dismounted operations enabling GPS position tracking and information sharing within the squad and platoon. The communication bandwidth provided by the RIF is sufficient to pass operational graphics, imagery, maps and video sequences between team members and back to the higher echelon. They will operate with either all-in-one or sub-network architecture and interface with the fourth generation radio (PR4G) which remains the link between the dismounted platoon and the vehicles. As it is separated from the PEP computer, the radio will operate even in the event of computer breakdown. FELIN platoon will operate five networks: four will operate as RIFintra squad networks, (three infantry and one antitank squads) maintaining continuous and open "conference" between the squad members. Each RIFIntra network will also be separable into two intra-team sub-networks, allowing control of small team operations when required. At the platoon level, RIF Command network will operate, communicating between squad leaders, platoon commander, CO, snipers and the unit's armored personnel carriers.

Each section commander will be equipped with multifunction, un-cooled thermal binoculars used for day/night observation and targeting. The specialized section commanders will get portable information system terminals, (SIT), which are PDA sized digital assistants, used for tactical situation assessment. The SIT will display images, maps with overlaid symbology, and will be able to exchange encrypted messages with other commanders and higher echelons.

Other Equipment of the Van Luxemburgian Soldier

-Food and Drinking water for 72 Hours
-Matches, tent (1 person)
-4 grenades
-First-Aid kit (Medics have expanded First-Aid kits, aswell as defibrillators, Morfine and such)
- Combat-Knife
- Twenty magazines for every weapon (except Eryx, used by AT forces, they carry 4 rockets)
-Back-up in case the FELIN system has broken down ( FELIN 99.6% breakdown-proof and fool-proof)
-normal maps
-pen and pencil

For Spec-Ops:

-Same as above, except:
- 2 KG of C-4 explosives
- extra Long-range Radio.

-For all soldiers: Equipment may vary per mission
http://le.cos.free.fr/photo/felin/felin3546.jpg
Person on background wears Desert-outfit
http://le.cos.free.fr/photo/felin/000.jpg
close-up of HMD
Order of Battle

Soldier: 1 soldier
Patrol: 3 soldiers
Squad: 3 Patrols (9 soldiers) + 1 armoured vehicle (AMX-10, ERC-90, AML, VBL, VAB)
Platoon: 4 Squads (36 soldiers) (1 armoured vehicle for each squad)
Company: 4 Platoons (144 soldiers)
Brigade: 3 companies ( 432 soldiers)
Division: 2 brigades (864 soldiers + 1 company ( makes 1008 soldiers)

Divisions:
Company d'Artillerie 1-410 (Artillery division)
500 Mechanised divisions
11 Tank Divisions ( 1 does testing)
51 Spec-ops (Marines) divisions (1 does testing)

All Helicopters in Army Wing 1, same setup as Soldiers

Trucks:
50,000 Renault Kerax 6x6 500 HP Troop transporter/ logistical support/ Artillery towing, Carries 15 soldiers.
15,000 DAF TROPCO 8x8 603 HP Troop transporter/ Tank transporting (other setup)/ logistical support/ Artillery towing. carries 20 soldiers.

Smaller Vehicles:
35,000 EAGLE 4x4 IV (Equivalent to HUMVEE or HMMWV, better specs)

Patrol units
MRTP-33 Naval patrol
Fennec Light utility helicopter
Puma Transport helicopter

Eagle and APC's used for ground patrol

Insignia's
The Insignia's for The Van Luxemburg Army ( Native: Vom Lëtzebuerger Arméi)

http://tinypic.com/6qb504.png
Standard van Luxemburg army insignia, wore on left Upperarm, above the rank insignia

http://tinypic.com/6qb5au.jpg
Country flag, wore on Right upperarm, above the rank insignia.



many Medals and ribbons have been awarded to people, and there are almost too much medals and ribbons to mention them all here.
a short reference to all the ribbons is this picture. many are silent remembrants to the close cooperation with the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, as Van Luxemburg itself was not involved in WW I or II.

http://www.coleccionesmilitares.com/cintas/europa/luxemburgo.gif



Comments please
Kazakh Provinces
27-06-2005, 18:08
OOC:

Very nice, I am impressed. I would not want to mess with your nation, at all!
Van Luxemburg
27-06-2005, 18:10
heheh, thanks, i would not think anyone was afraid of ME (The Little Amateuristic nation) :rolleyes:
The Vuhifellian States
27-06-2005, 18:12
ooc: Very good VL, can I borrow this for an info page on my EBG and VA units?
Van Luxemburg
27-06-2005, 18:14
OOC: OK, but remember: I'm MT, You're PMT, so possibly the weapons wouldn't fit (If that what you were planning to do at all.)
The Vuhifellian States
27-06-2005, 18:15
OOC: OK, but remember: I'm MT, You're PMT, so possibly the weapons wouldn't fit (If that what you were planning to do at all.)

ooc: ???? :confused: , I meant borrow the format
Van Luxemburg
27-06-2005, 18:17
OOC: OK, I thought you also wanted to borrow the ideas for the weapon system
:D
The Vuhifellian States
27-06-2005, 18:24
OOC: OK, I thought you also wanted to borrow the ideas for the weapon system
:D

ooc: Oh, no, those are already incorporated into the EBG and VA armor
Van Luxemburg
27-06-2005, 19:35
OOC: Ok.
Kazaki
27-06-2005, 20:16
Very nice! The system is very similar to the Kazaki "NOTE" system will a few minor adjustments here and there. I like it
Van Luxemburg
28-06-2005, 12:52
Added an order of Battle
Van Luxemburg
28-06-2005, 18:09
added transport vehicles
Jenrak
28-06-2005, 18:17
I am very impressed. Good detail.
Van Luxemburg
04-07-2005, 18:18
added patrol vehicles and insignia's
Verghastinsel
04-07-2005, 18:27
OOC: Good format. I think it's a lot easier to read than mine...

Oh, the company is Verghastinsel Armaments. You forgot to add the Armaments bit on the StG '05 and the PMG 22mm. Just in the interests of perfection :D
Van Luxemburg
04-07-2005, 18:30
OOC: Changed it