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Reliability of Load Bearing Systems

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As the technology of war advances the loads carried by United States infantrymen have increased. These excessive loads, often well over 100 pounds, have limited the combat effectiveness of Marines. The current load bearing systems used to carry equipment into battle do not sufficiently meet the requirements of the United States Marine Corps. This project focuses on the impact of heavy load bearing systems on the Marine Corps's war fighting philosophy. A brief history of load bearing systems used by the United States Arm Forces is presented. Recommendations for the development of light and resilient load bearing systems for modern warfare are presented as well.

  • This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.
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  • E-project-030910-220456
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  • 2010
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  • 2010-03-09
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  • Worcester
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  • 2020-11-23

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