That is exactly what I figured was happening. So, as to the markings and which unit uses which variation of Abrams, that is all catch as catch can. So all the guys that are teling you that x unit uses "B" version and Y unit uses"A" version....its nice to read your books, once again reality is different. So guys if you have an M1a1 AIM or M1a1 SEP or whatever, you really don't know for sure that xyz unit actually is using it in Iraq. It may be home in Kanas or Georgia or Texas. SO MODEL ON DUDES !!!! and don't worry about what anyone tells you . They don't know where every tank or what variety is being used by whom over there.

So guys if you have an M1a1 AIM or M1a1 SEP or whatever, you really don't know for sure that xyz unit actually is using it in Iraq. It may be home in Kanas or Georgia or Texas. SO MODEL ON DUDES !!!! and don't worry about what anyone tells you . They don't know where every tank or what variety is being used by whom over there.

if you have an M1a1 AIM or M1a1 SEP or whatever

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So guys if you have an M1a1 AIM or M1a1 SEP or whatever, you really don't know for sure that xyz unit actually is using it in Iraq. It may be home in Kanas or Georgia or Texas. SO MODEL ON DUDES !!!! and don't worry about what anyone tells you . They don't know where every tank or what variety is being used by whom over there.

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Not necessarily true. For common items such as HMMWVs and trucks that may be true. For Abrams and even Bradleys, it isn't the case. The reason is training. An M1A2 SEP crew has to train differently than a standard M1A1 crew due to differences in maintenance and the fire control system. Units that have SEPs, like 4ID are taking their SEPs. The same is true for Bradleys. Units that have M2A3s are taking them as well.

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By the way, it is an M1A2 SEP, not an M1A1 SEP.

I know when we did Reforger exercises in the late 70's there was a stockpile of M60 series (a1 rises and what have yous) available for them.

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Ah, REFORGER. I am starting to get hives just thinking about it. I would rather walk barefoot over broken glass than go on another of those butt kicking exercises. The lazy cruds from CEGE made for a long turn-in. I think I went on six of them (four from the States and two in Europe). I know the manufacturer did not issue the tanks in as good a condition as when we turned them back....I am better now.
DJ

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I know when we did Reforger exercises in the late 70's there was a stockpile of M60 series (a1 rises and what have yous) available for them.

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Ah, REFORGER. I am starting to get hives just thinking about it. I would rather walk barefoot over broken glass than go on another of those butt kicking exercises. The lazy cruds from CEGE made for a long turn-in. I think I went on six of them (four from the States and two in Europe). I know the manufacturer did not issue the tanks in as good a condition as when we turned them back....I am better now.
DJ

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Boy those sure were a long time ago

I did several of the last ones including the biggest in 1988 and the Nerf Ball War in January 1990. That one was designed by some staff officers who were into those board style war games.

I did three in the late 70's . I was always a judge, so I ran around in a jeep with a doghouse trailer throwing smoke grenades and the always fun flash -bangers. It seemed to rain a lot when we did it, so it ws pretty miserable. The worst one was a winter one we did in2 feet of snow. No one would move for days so I sa t in my jeep and wrapped up in blankets to survive.

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I did three in the late 70's . I was always a judge, so I ran around in a jeep with a doghouse trailer throwing smoke grenades and the always fun flash -bangers. It seemed to rain a lot when we did it, so it ws pretty miserable. The worst one was a winter one we did in2 feet of snow. No one would move for days so I sa t in my jeep and wrapped up in blankets to survive.

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Tis the only refuge Old Men have after their wives say "I have heard that story before."

DJ