How much weight do soldiers carry during live fire exercises?

>>34074685
>I know for instance that SAPI plates aren't usually worn because they can break.
Lol.

>>34074739
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvSEHXGx-xU&t=32s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuuNiB9oUkE&t=392s

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>>34074685
>I know for instance that SAPI plates aren't usually worn because they can break.

>>34074685
My back and knees really wish that we didn't wear those during live fire

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>>34074783
They are wearing armor in the majority of that footage. But oh wow you found some footage with no armor on- sometimes troops train that way, most large scale exercises troops wear it.

OP reasoning of "they don't wear it because it might break" is completely fucking wrong. Usually not wearing armor is because the troops are being phased in to being accustomed to the environment, or if they are being trained with other gear that puts extra strain on them. The beginning they are wearing JSLIST suits, likely the first run of them being tactical in JSLIST before armoring up. They do the same shit in Lousiana, where troops will often do initial exercises without armor to give them time to get used to the ungodly heat and humidity.

>>34074685
I've done exact math before. Not gonna bother but a USMC SAW Gunner (me) carried:

Flak plus Sapis: 25 lbs
M249: 17 lbs
3 drums aka 600 rounds: 24 lbs
Water: 2 canteens = 4 lbs

That's 70. Throw on attachments like IFAK, grenades, a loaded daypack etc. 80 pounds, loaded heavy close to 100.

>>34074685
>I know for instance that SAPI plates aren't usually worn because they can break
What ?

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>>34074685
>I know for instance that SAPI plates aren't usually worn because they can break.

>>34074739
Heh laughed at this too. Short answer to op ALL OF IT

>>34074685
CEFO (combat equipment fighting order):
Webbing inc. magazines, mess kit, canteen, first aid kit etc
Plate carrier with front, rear and side plates
Rifle
Helmet
Shit in your smock pockets like multitools/maps/lighter/other shite
Comms equipment

Probably totals out at at least 20-25kg, more if you have a daysack with MREs, more ammo or are a signaller or support gunner.

CEMO you can easily top 60-70kg if youre going out for a fair few days.

>>34075665
god ugh fuck side plates