DCI | Battalion in a Box Program

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Défense Conseil International

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Here at Défense Conseil International we are pleased to announce the start of a new military hardware organization service called, Battalion in a Box™. This service is aimed at tackling many of the difficulties when organizing and equipping armed forces for today's battlefield. The first issue to tackle is unit organization. How many platoons do I need? Is radar needed in a signals platoon? Do all platoons have the same number of enlisted personnel. These are questions quickly answered with the Battalion in a Box Organization Matrix. The Battalion in a Box Organization Matrix answers the question of how to organize and assemble a group of 700 officers and enlisted personnel. The chart below is the equipment that each particular unit is to be equipped with. This gives each a checklist for complete operational readiness. Once your men are assembled into their respective units, The Battalion in a Box™ provides all of the wheeled or tracked hardware they will need for use on the battlefield. There is also no wait involved. All of the items are prepared ahead of time so you are able to receive them quickly when you need them the most. The 1st load out of the The Battalion in a Box™ will be the Universal Mechanized Infantry Battalion. This will be the first of many editions of the The Battalion in a Box™ service.​

Battalion in a Box™: Universal Mechanized Infantry Battalion​

Battalion HQ (16)

4 Panhard VBL​

2 TRM 2000 Light Utility Truck<---Included Equipment​

1st Rifle Company

1st Company HQ (16)<---Number of soldiers suggested​

2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

1st Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

2nd Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

3rd Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

2nd Rifle Company

2nd Company HQ (16)​

2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

4th Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

5th Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

6th Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

3rd Rifle Company

3rd Company HQ (16)​

2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

7th Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

8th Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

9th Platoon (36)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

Support Company

Company HQ (16)​

2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

Mortar Platoon (45)​

5 2R2M 120mm VAB Mortar Carrier​

Recon Platoon (24)​

6 AMX-10RC​

Anti-Tank Platoon (33)​

4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Mephisto​

Sniper Platoon (16)​

4 4 Panhard VBL​

Assault Pioneer Platoon (19)​

2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

2 Panhard VBL​

Headquaters Company

Company HQ (17)​

2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​

C4I (Signals) Platoon (28)​

2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Rasit​

1 TRS 22XX Parasol​

1 Renault TRM 10000​

Medical Platoon (20)​

6 VAB SAN Armoured ambulance​

REME Detachment (38)​

4 VAB Echelon Maintenance and repair vehicle​

2 2 TRM 2000 Light Utility Truck​

Quartermaster’s Platoon (36)​

4 Panhard VBL​

6 TRM 2000 Light Utility Truck​

Logistics Platoon (20)​

10 Renault TRM 10000​

Total Equipment:
700 Men (not included)
x14 Panhard VBL (4x4 all-terrain, Armoured vehicle)
x48 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure (Urban Combat version, with RWS, dozer blade and panoramic periscopes)
x5 2R2M 120mm VAB Mortar Carrier (Carries a Thomson-Brandt MO-120 120mm Mortar)
x4 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Mephisto (Standard Antitank variant, 4 ready HOT ATGMs +8 more in reserve)
x2 Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Rasit (Ground Reconnaissance vehicle, DR-PT 2a radar.)
x6 VAB SAN Armoured ambulance
x4 VAB Echelon Maintenance and repair vehicle
x6 AMX-10RC (Reconnaissance Vehicle)
x1 TRS 22XX Parasol (Radar)
x10 TRM 2000 Light Utility Truck
x11 Renault TRM 10000 (10t Heavy All-terrain Truck)​

Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Azure​	Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Mephisto​	Vehicule de l'Avant Blinde, VAB Rasit​	2R2M 120mm VAB Mortar Carrier​
VAB SAN Armoured Ambulance​	VAB Echelon Maintenance and repair vehicle​	Panhard VBL​	AMX-10RC (Reconnaissance Vehicle)​
TRS 22XX Parasol (Radar)​	TRM 2000 Light Utility Truck​	Renault TRM 10000 (10t Heavy All-terrain Truck)​	​

This Mechanized Battalion is based around the VAB. VAB means "Véhicule de l'Avant Blindé", literally "Vanguard Armoured Vehicle" which does not explain that it is an armored personnel carrier and the most prolific of the French Army by far. The VAB is one of the most versatile armored personnel carriers on the market with over 35 different variants suitable to any situation or military task. The standard variant VAB was designed for a perfect pairing of protections and speed.

PROTECTION

The hull is entirely made of rolled homogenous steel, with a standard compartmentation for such vehicle: Left-side driver and right gunner at the front, left-side engine, right-side reserved for storage and passageway to the rear compartment large enough for eight infantry seated on inward-facing, foldable benches, with an exit through rear armoured doors with bulletproof windows. The crew enters the vehicle through two lateral hatches above the front axle, while exit is facilitated by two additional hatches in the roof. Vision comprised the two front windows and two of smaller sides in the hatches, all heated and bulletproof, and given folding armored panels with a vision slit. The rear compartment also has windows protected by folding panels. The armor was about 6-8mm thick and sloped with a central spine to protect against small arms fire and shrapnel at all angles.

MOBILITY

The VAB's 13 tonnes allows the vehicle to be airlifted, a crucial tactical advantage, completed by its amphibious capabilities. In that area, the trim vane is erected, bilge pumps activated. Depending if the option is present the wheels are used to provide this mobility, or two water-jets fitted with a deflector for steering and reverse thrust, hydraulically controlled by a joystick mounted on the dashboard. The engine is the Renault Truck MIDR 062045 235 kW (320 hp) water-cooled turbocharged 6-cylinder turbodiesel which gives a 17 W/kg (23 hp/t) power to weight ratio. Top speed is about 90 kph to 110 kph on flat, 8 kph in water for a top operational range of about 1000 km to 1200 km thanks to 310 liters capacity. As shown by trials the VAB could negotiate up to 60% slopes, 30% side grades. Optional equipment comprised water-jets, an air conditioning system, NBC protection system, passive night vision, front winch (7,000 kg cap.) and 60m steel cable, armored grenade thrower hood, gun/observation port, gas dispenser, or a public address system (for crowd control).

ARMAMENT

The basic VAB, which constitutes the bulk of the models in service is armed with the standard French AA-52 7.62mm light machine-gun. The gunner is protected by an open turret (large frontal shield, side and rear armour up to the shoulders) and the two halves of the hatch doors when raised. Depending on the variants, the VAB could also be equipped with a 20mm F2 cannon in a Capre turret, Milan ATGM, 84mm portable rocket launcher, ERYX ATGM system, HOT Mephisto system, one-man T.20 turret, 81mm mortar, twin 20mm TA 20 turret, or UTM800 HOT turret.​

Battalion in a Box: Universal Mechanized Infantry Battalion
Price: $160,000,000.00​