Siachen War: Requirement for A New Breed of Soldier (The ROBOT)

[Signalian]

1. At 22000 feet, oxygen levels get low and memory can get affected.
2. 1 month survival skills training for troops before going to Siachen
3. Mules can go upto 19000 feet and after that supplies are carried by troops.
4. German shepherd dogs are used to sniff buried troops in avalanches.
5. A civilian acted as scout for army to take them up in mountains at the very start.
6. Medical problems affecting soldiers from 30:00 onwards.

Eurocopter Fennec serving with FCNA at high altitudes.

 

[Armchair]

What a brilliant thread @Signalian
Here is how modern 3D printing could help build fortified bases in Siachen. This tech is already available. Check out youtube for home building 3D printers.

@PanzerKiel thought you may like this thread by Signalian

 

[Muhammad Omar]

How about Exoskeletons? Will or can help the soldiers as a force multiplier

Hyundai Exoskeleton. Yeah this is for factories to help workers but with modifications can be contested to military version