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Contents 1 Javelin Wrong? 2 Uniform 2.1 L85A2 2.2 GPMG 2.3 Cadets 2.4 Should we create a Specification Template? 2.5 Helmets as Small Arms? 2.6 Question on HK MP5s? 2.7 Cougar/Mastiff 2.8 Revision of Article 2.9 H&K Grenade Machine Gun

[edit] Javelin Wrong?

The page lists the "FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank weapon", but when you click the link the page for that says "For the British Javelin missile see Javelin surface-to-air missile." So either somebody has put the wrong Javelin down on this page, or the British Army uses the American missile as well and the page needs to list both. Which is it?

It's right. Javelin SAM is gone now and been replaced with Starstreak, and the FGM-148 has been adopted. King nothing 17:41, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Uniform

If I'm not mistaken, current uniform was modified in 2000 and is known as Soldier 2000. The DPM remained the same. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong. Rob cowie 18:44, 12 January 2006 (UTC)

Not last time I checked. What's your source? The entire uniform section is really in need of a clean up and perhaps a separate page. Currently it reads like part promotional brochure, part enthusiast's ramblings.

For example: "At least six different disrupted pattern materials (DPM) are in use by British Armed Forces." This is completely untrue and the source cited is an airsoft enthusiasts' website.

Soldier 2000 is a fiction drempt up by surplus stores and Airsofters^[1] note the document's date.

[edit] L85A2

It says here that it is regarded as the least reliable, when it contradicts it with saying the 62,000 rounds were fired without a stoppage?, the mood from most people who have fired it and the previous models is that it is very reliable when compared withe the L85A1. King nothing 13:16, 12 April 2006 (UTC)

Authenticity check: A search reveals that the phrase "regarded by many" appears in the text. Is the phrase a symptom of a dubious statement? Could a source be quoted instead? Perhaps the "many" could be identified? Might text be edited to more genuinely reflect specific facts? Wetman

[edit] GPMG

The last sentence of this section reads: "The General Purpose Machine Gun can be used as a light machine gun (bipod) or heavy machine gun (tripod)". The first sentence of the next section states: "The heavy machine gun of the British Army is a version of the M2 Browning".

This is obviously contradictory.

I would suggest changing the sentence to something like: "The General Purpose Machine Gun can be used as a light machinegun (with bipod), or medium machine gun (with tripod) - known as the 'Sustained Fire'(SF) role in modern parlance".

84.130.74.226 22:51, 9 June 2006 (UTC)

Does the Minimi light machine gun need two men to man it if you are using the belt feed. 12 June 2006

No King nothing 14:12, 18 June 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Cadets

Why is there jibberish about Cadets after a few of the Weapon descriptions. The Article is about the British Army, not about untrained civilian Cadets.

[edit] Should we create a Specification Template?

I am more than happy to create a specification template so that each weapon/item could be grouped?

Whats the watches thoughts on this? "TheNose | Talk" 16:02, 31 October 2006 (UTC)

If each weapon already has a main specification page then why not just link to that? This page can then include only the use/role within the British Army? --Mlongcake 11:58, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Helmets as Small Arms?

Why are we including Helmet Mk6 under Small Arms and Support Weapons?

Also, is a Four-man fire team really a weapon? --Mlongcake 11:53, 7 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Question on HK MP5s?

I've heard that they were made Royal Small Arms. Are they being made by BAE Land Systems or are they being bought straight from HK? 70.68.55.148 05:27, 22 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Cougar/Mastiff

The Cougar and Mastiff point to the same page. Is this correct and should there be separate entries for both? Better to put Cougar/Mastiff or something? David.j.james 12:20, 3 June 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Revision of Article

Hi, I'm suggesting that we need to have a complete revision of this article and decide what template we wish to adopt and what range we want the subject to cover. I'd like to see the following points addressed - 1. Removal of withdrawn kit like RGGS and LAW80 - They're not used anymore and this is an article on modern kit. 2. Appropriate referencing - the British Army Website is not sufficient as this is badly out of date (still talks about Soldier 95 ffs.) 3. Creation of a Personal Equipment Section. To include clothing, helmets, CBA (+osprey/kestral), PLCE, etc. I know it's not as gucci as talking about the shiny guns and tanks, but it is one of the most vital. 4. Running out of ideas. Anyone else....

Vance2038 16:21, 23 July 2007 (UTC)

195.128.251.55 18:47, 6 August 2007 (UTC)sy philis - should we be removing mention of northern ireland operations from this page as they are now offically over?

Vance - Combat Soldier 95 is still current for Numbers 8 and 9 dress^[2]. Soldier 2000 is a surplus store and Airsoft term for some of the new/revised items (eg the new field jacket).

1. ^ |THE DEFENCE SUPPLY CHAIN MANUAL JSP 336 (3rd Edition) VOLUME 12 PART 3 PAMPHLET 5 SECTION 4 COMBAT SOLDIER 95 (CS 95) Dated 1 Sep 2004
2. ^ |THE DEFENCE SUPPLY CHAIN MANUAL JSP 336 (3rd Edition) VOLUME 12 PART 3 PAMPHLET 5 SECTION 4 COMBAT SOLDIER 95 (CS 95) Dated 1 Sep 2004

[edit] H&K Grenade Machine Gun

I have read the British Army has purchased about 150 of these for Afghanistan ,they are also using R.N. phalanx CWIS foR anti rocket defence . As I am new to this forum can anyone add this to the item or expand on it ?Jamessweney (talk) 09:33, 27 February 2008 (UTC)