The M2/M3A3 and JB: Meeting the modern Bradley IFV
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- čas přidán 17. 06. 2021
- Guess who's back with a brand new Brad! Special guest and Bradley Whisperer 'JB' returns for this tour of this beast of a modern machine!
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"I'll tell you how track tension works"
The Chieftain, *Excited Smile*
Adjusting track tension = forearm workout
14:39 "not a touch screen, we aren't that fancy." Touchscreens are the cheap and dirty option, physical buttons is the better option. Way less chance of faulty/unwanted input, blind operation, feedback. They should really minimize it in cars. I want a button I can find without looking to adjust the heating settings. Not like in a tesla on a touch screen, at least there is a voice option.
Very much agreed
Amen!
I think touch screens are the lazy way out.
Well, if you drive on the road it is much smother as driving trough desert on the tracks where you bones shaking. To try in this case to use touch screen is not so easy...
Got a friend who bought a touchscreen gps/sounder for his boat. Warned him not to, bloody impossible to use in a sea state.
As an old Bradley mechanic I spent MANY MANY hours fixing, driving, and riding these bad boys. I honestly miss working on Bradley's and I miss being around the crews more. I have seen them fly by in victory, and burning in flames as I towed them back. I have to say the Bradley is a work horse that did its job. But its also time for it to be replaced with a modern design. Iraq was a lesson I hope the Army learned and applies those lessons to future designs.
I worked on Brads in 3rd ACR, 3rd ID, 4 ID, and 1st ID. I am proud I got to serve in some pretty big names from history. And supported the 101st ABN 1/32 Cav when they had 13 Brads for 8 months over in Iraq. The only time "at least to my knowledge" that the 101st ABN has had Bradley's during combat. And I was their M88a1 recovery operator. I saw some crazy sh*t during that tour. But I am proud to have served with those guys.
I saw allot of things during my first two Iraq deployments and the Bradley definitely did its job. But I also saw things that make me feel its time to retire the Bradley and get a replacement that honors the Bradley's combat legacy, but also covers the Bradley's failings. No matter what I am proud of my old job and the memories that came out of those years doing it. I hope the next vehicle is a complete beast on the battlefield. Our soldiers deserve nothing less.
Hell yeah brother
We operate those in Saudi Arabia.
It’s time for Ukraine to decap orcs with them while the boys in Stars and Stripes get those crazy new high tech IFVs we’ve been seeing debuted.
was with 101st Pathfinders at the time i remember this.
Workhorse for murdering people.
"Other than that, she's pretty much the same, just a lot heavier than she used to be..." Just like me after the lockdown.
As are we all!
@@GTLandser I'm actually lighter XD
@@SonsOfLorgar Same, cus helping my dad sell fertilizers
clever
simp
"Do you have a commander story?"
JB ponders, 'What can I say that won't land me in trouble?'
Lol maybe...
This one time... at Brad Camp...
You don't get any more real! 🤣👌Perfect!
@@bradm3a3 you have the get out of jail free card now. It's called a DD214
@@jamesolbrisch2582 they can always come get you, but I don't have anything THAT bad to tell
Well, that ate up 40 mins of sleep, I'll complain later, but definitely not now - lol. Now, being a 33y Army vet, you would think I might know a thing or two about the Bradley, and I do, but now I know a shit-ton more thanks to Sofi and JB (the beautiful Sofi I might add). I was in an Armor battalion back late 80s/early 90s, so we're talking M113's, M60A3's and M577's. Oh, and a couple HMMWV ambulances (I was the ambulance platoon leader at the time). You two did a great job and look forward to watching your other videos, and yes, I subbed :)
She always reminds of a kid getting their first ride on a motorcycle... .pure bliss, lol!
Loved the fact that the trick about hooking an iPod up was included, we did the same in our ASV and that made a world of difference when it came to long convoy escort jobs through Iraq.
That's a "been there/done that" level of authenticity, without bragging on engagements or awards.
This dude is such a fucken veteran it hurts. Takes me back a good bit. Much appreciated. I miss working with people like him.
We vets are a fun time, find some and tell stories to each other
Now that makes me feel old! I was a M48 tanker that took over one of our company's M113 APCs (no training on it, just told to figure it out) This Bradley makes the M113 look like an empty aluminum box with tracks compared to the space shuttle. Wow, the 113 was fun but this is Bradley is incredible!
It’s always a real pleasure to get a presentation from an intelligent, experienced, and enthusiastic soldier; even better to hear their war-stories.
JB represents the kind of guy I enjoyed serving with; and with whom I was proud to serve.
Only a confident warrior could put together the phrase “pirouetted to success”, and deliver it with such subtle swagger - 37:33
Well shit, I should have had you write up my evals
JB is one of the best tour guides ever. Getting to learn about these machines from someone who really knows about them is a fantastic opportunity. Thank you so much for sharing JB with us!
You are welcome, I was happy to do it
simp
Oh man I laughed so hard at the thrown track, we did the same thing back in 03 except I had stopped scanning for a minute so I knew we were doing donuts. Felt like maverick and goose in a flat spin lol 😆😂🤣
Ok, Sofi and JB make a great team! Such a dry sense of humor as well. "pallets of Rip-Its", "dismounted stuff", "sleep with pointy things in their backs..." Pure gold. "tracking deer if you're bored..." "karaoke night in the Bradley..."
More lessons on track tensioning--- between you and LTC Moran, it's fascinating.
However, as Willie said to Joe "I'd rather walk. A moving foxhole attracts the eye..."
And, of course. It's raining...
I remember reading that Willy & Joe cartoon. Out of my Dads Willy & Joe book ( He was a WWll Veteran). Unfortunately my mom sold it off at one of the garage sales she had when I wasn't around.
@@jacksprat9344 That, sir, is a bummer! I have a copy of that book, "Up Front", "The Battle is the Pay Off", and "They Were Expendable" next to my bed. There's also a copy of the Aviation Recognition Manual from my dad too.
If it ain’t raining, you ain’t training!!! LOL 😂
@@gregfair1749 Oh, how many times did I hear that? But true, though for us it was also "If it's snowin', we're goin' "
Moran rarely discusses how to CHECK track tension.
JB told me more about a Bradley than my Instructors at MOS-T. Good job.
Hey as a Aussie who got to play with one of the A2"s in Iraq, this is a awesome opportunity to see the A3 it all over again thank you too Sofi and the team.
Was a 19D in A trp 2/9th Cav so was on the M3 and 2nd Armored 4-41 inf M3A1 in the 80's. We used to put 2 jerry cans under the ramp as we lowered it. could sleep 3-4 there. you could also get 1-2 in the crawl space on top of the duffle bags but they frowned on that especially when we were on the move.
I was 2/41 Straight and Stalwart
@@Wyo23 2AD Fwd 1/41
Reminds me somewhat of the M113 APC my unit used 30 years back. The engine roar/whine ... without the headset, you cannot hear a darn thing.
Ours was a M113 mounted tampella mortar arty unit, so during the initial fire mission drill, we were to echo out LOUD the fire mission commands. And for the longest time, we always thought the NCOs were just trying to be funny with us. Like, why shout out loud, whatever happened to field discipline right?
Then later, we went for field exercises, then ... ooooh ... everyone better echo out loud! 'cos with the the engine, you can barely hear anyone even with the headsets. And later with live firing exercises, battery firing, it was just crazy.
Ah, what a fine way to spend part of my evening. I learned a lot, which makes this even more pleasurable. Thank you Sofi and JB. Much appreciated.
Np, awesome compliment
Boy this bring back memories! Things have changed a bit over the decades and the Bradley's have gotten more sophisticated! When I was in all this equipment was at Fort Knox and the 1st Armore Brigade thank you for sharing "SCOUTS OUT"
@21:09 BCIS "friend or foe, first to know." I was deployed to Muenster, Germany in '97 when PM Bradley, United Defense, and TRW were pitching the laser interrogation system. Good to see they got the contract.
Great video. I really love the fact that you are able to get JB to talk about his experience and knowledge about these machines instead of just commentary. Love seeing y'all work together. Love the videos! Thanks
Harder to get me to shut up
She has a special way with tankers...
I would tell Sofi everything anything she needed or wanted to hear, she is a babe of the highest magnitude,
Thanks for bringing us more JB Sofi, he's a genuine vet and I love hearing his insiders knowledge.
Thanks
I was on a Bradley for many years as a 19D. First was the M2A3 then the M3A3. Miss being in the military!
I was in the 1/26 CAV in Mass Guard and in 1982 my CO and some of us drove over to a RAYTHEON plant that had an M3 Bradley Cav Fighting vehicle on their fenced in lot. We didn't get to drive it but did start it up and power up the systems. It was 1982 awesome.
That's bad ass
I got to 14:15 and the thought that ran through my head was "Oh, Newt has grown up and looks happy."
But seriously that was an interesting and fun video to watch.
Newton! Such a good story character... but no Xenomorph here.
Ole' Charlie Manson. Have some good memories with that one. My father-in-law came to visit me a few years back and I just so happened to have the keys for all of the Brads that weekend. I took him up to the staging area where we kept them before live fire weeks and let him take a lap around the pad in that one.
I was a TOW Missile Tech on the Bradley from 1993-2000. Best job I ever had.
More in depth video of the modern equipment is hard to find. I am so happy you are able to bring it to us. Thanks!
Sofilein looks like she's about to do a combat drop with the Colonial Marines in that helmet :D
Game over man! Game over!
"We're on an express ride to hell!"
@@Zuluknob Only if there is a version of Newt having been introduced to a personal friend of Hicks
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Lets nuke it from orbit man
👽
Ah my old mount, 'cept mine was a scout vehicle M1-A3. Fun video. :)
The M2/M3A3 they are beautiful vehicles, I want it to remain operational for many more decades and never need to be replaced unnecessarily.
It will be in operation with the U.S. for at least 20 more years.
I was in on the testing of these 22 years ago when the new vehicles were still in the prototype stage. They were very impressive!
My Guard unit fielded some of the 1st Bradley’s back in the ‘80s. At the time, I was really frustrated with them breaking down so much. Now that I’m older and wiser, I realize the soldiers in my unit probably weren’t maintaining them properly. We had very little time so everything was always rush, rush, rush.
I bet if we’d had enough time, rest, and proper instruction, we could’ve m all working flawlessly. Trying to keep those things running while exhausted and in adverse weather…lol!
This guy knows his Bradley.
When I was in a Bradley in 1983 I remember they had slits in the side of the passenger area so you could shoot out of. They got rid of those it looks like.
We did a video of an old school bradley on this channel, those still have the firing ports in them.
These videos with JB are great! He provides so much info beyond the technical and design aspects. It awesome to learn how the crew lived and operated day to day. Thanks and keep these coming!
Thank you , that was awesome, 40mins vid, seemed like 10mins. Greetings from a former m113 crew member. We used to dream of the Bradley, now they use the cv90 here
Hey, 113s are a hoot to drive. I wouldn't mind messing with the CVT, there was a lot on talk about how an updated CVT could replace the brad
Hell yeah, to drive they are fun, easy to maintain. The direction with modern cvt‘s seems to go in different directions. Look at the swedish cv90, german puma etc. I recently rode in one again, loved the distinct smell, sound , touch n feel to it.
I was a mechanic on the M3A2. I miss that beautiful vehicle.
Hell yeah my guy, was a 91M I worked on the M3A3 I loved the thing but hated the crews.
I cracked up for 5 mins at the iPod shuffle part. I also love to see how these guys deal with the quirks of the system, like taping the laser and stuff. As a product designer this is really fun to watch! Greetings from 🇩🇪
As always great content. Sofilein does the trademark 30 second brief appearance, often sporting a new awesome look that makes Instagram 'influencers' regret they even opened an account...
Then JB simply owns. I'm ex army ranger, ex fast jet etc myself, but I couldn't even walk around a skateboard for a show and tell in the way that JB effortlessly guides us around this fine vehicle.
Such a pleasant watch. Thank you both.
Hey, big thanks. Means a lot
Amazing how BFV can be useful in many situations, with TOW System and M242 firing APDS-T can even knock out some iraqi bad guys. Idk what is more beautiful, Sofi or a M3A3 BUSK III.
Brads killed more Iraqi tanks in the '04 invasion than M1's. With 25mm sabot rounds. "Golden BB's".
@@gregsmall5939 Maybe if you sneak behind and hit the engine on T-72 or back of turret where is ammo magazine. But frontal you don't have much chances to pierce T-72 armour with 25 mm. Still, you can try but could be T-72 get annoyed and shoot back (in this case you are KIA). Bradly kill T-72 with TOW...
Love it when IN shares his knowledge! Thank you Sofia and JB!
“Have Karaoke night in the Bradly”
“Just dont give away your position”
Sofi, you’re quickly becoming the go to source for tank information on-line. Please keep your excitement level up. You’re well regarded and respected.😇
Not to mention, the sexiest way to learn about tanks!
I'll back the both of them on that.
What we need most is more Sofi, where have you been lately?
Real life Tank Girl
@@audigit simp
@@Thegreatone100 simp
JB has the presence of a Senior NCO vehicle commander. Someone who actually works for a living and plays for keeps.
Work is a strong word, but I've been around the block in these things
simp
It's like you read his autobiography or something.
I was a Bradley comander, you guys are so cool
Looking at this video brings back all the smells & memories of living in & out of a Bradley for months. I started as a dismount, then a driver, then a gunner. Was deployed to Kuwait/Iraq with B Co 1-9 Cav 1CD out of Ft. Hood, TX. "Headhunters!!". Lots of good (and bad), memories of all the times i spent with my fellow soldiers & brothers.
As we say here in NZ, 'JB' is a top bloke! Clearly, he has a huge store of knowledge that he has not touched on, whether technical or combat. Great video, thank you, from an ex-M113 driver and armour enthusiast.
Hey, 113s are a hoot to drive
@@bradm3a3...they go just about anywhere! Once, I nearly refused to drive down a 'goat track' of a path down a hill. I'm sure that at times, a track was half over a steep fall. Never in my life have I been so thankful to get down onto level ground! Luckily for me, I never got bogged down needing to be rescued! But they are super fun to drive!
"A pirouette, if you will." Great video, Sofi & JB. Thanks for bringing this to us.
No problem, even through the rain and heat it was a blast
If it ain’t raining, you ain’t training!!!!
That aged well, probably half the world watching it now as they are being shipped to the Frontline.
We're waiting for her to show off her eBay Ukraine goodies from one of those nice farmer doods...
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A quick update...they got absolutely massacred
@@interpl6089 bot realy though
@@kuflik what
1/3 are already toast. Waste of money.
“Like coming out of..uh, coming out of uhhh,uhh” yup gotta keep it PG
I remember unloading our brand new m2 at the fort hood rail yard in 1984. We had a training team from Fort Knox train us. I went from 11-b to 11-m Bradley gunner. We stayed in the field, then when we were done we were sent to reformer 84. Drawed new Bradley’s there for the exercise. The wall was still up then. I believe that I was in the field more than garrison . I loved the army I was also in a cohort platoon we were together our whole time in service except the 4 year bonus babies who went overseas after 2 years in the states. D/co 2/41st Infantry. 2A.D. 2nd platoon.1st squad.
Sofies let´s go play in the turret was like a happy kid getting a present, you are way to cute 💖👍
So cute that she looks perfectly comfortable in the protective embrace of the Bradly. A reminder to the troops of what they are fighting for back home. Cute is an understatement my friend.
Too*
Thanks Sofi, more great stuff! Always good to hear a 'Vet' talking!
Hands down, if this is not your best video, should be in the top 10 list.
Thank you Sofi, thank you JB!!!
No problem, had a blast
The Bradley was the answer for the Soviet's BMP. Can you imagine a Bradley commander going into all out nuclear war against Soviet Forces? Would've been scary as hell.
Nowadays kind of
22 gallons imperial converted to metric 100 litres, that's my good deed of the day. I have always wanted to know what those side corrugated plates was for, when i saw them for the first time in desert storm, I thought they were some kind of cooling and ventilation for the crew, now I know what they are for.
Nice to see our favourite tank girl, giving the IFV's a chance to show their stuff.
So many memories. M2A0 and M2A2 (non ODS) as a 14R (non linebacker M6)
This guys a legend. With the changes all the guys make to vehicles like the laser sensor I really hope the military is getting much more feedback very early and all throughout the lifecycle of these vehicles so this feedback can be taken into account more. I love the music hack and hope they just add an AUX in for you guys 😉
Nice neck chain, Sofi.
Also, that squad leader display is awesome.
29:02
Whole new meaning to ‘Keyboard Warrior.’ 😂
Yeah the headphone trick, that works on anything with headphones. 3.5mm jack I believe. Back in the day it was cassettes for us.
My story. Gulf War. We dismounted, got back inside and my periscope had bullet or shrapnel ding in it. Huge crack too.
Later at Ft Riley. New butter bar Lt got us lost! Had the driver going through head high grass / brush way to fast! We did a nose dive into a ditch! Gunner almost lost his eye on his sight! I think the padding was missing. Threw me forward all the way up behind the driver! Might be why I've had so much back trouble over the years! LOL
Also this is a great video for those who own model(s) of the Bradley, especially the Meng kit.
What a fantastic fighting vehicle. Love the design and how everything is laid out. Excellent
Wow thanks for showing the Entire tank I was always wondering what it look like inside one of them. 😊
I served with Justin in 1-10 Cav. A true SME and a great leader.
Sup cannaday, how ya doing brother
@@bradm3a3 doing well brother. Here at JBLM for the next couple years. How are you?
Damn! If I had a Grand Daughter I sure hope she would be like Sofilein! Physically and especially with her fantastic attitude and personality!! Keep it goin', lass! you're showin' the better side of armor and arms. You're keeping it interesting!
Started as a 19d in 2002 with an A2 ODS went back to an A2 and ended with an M3A3 and everything he said is true lol
Only thing I haven't signed for was an ODS, but I did help an engineer unit at gunnery that were on them, not a whole lot changed from the a2 to the ODS
@@bradm3a3 eye safe laser range finder and the mre heater was about it
@@jamesolbrisch2582 yup that Lazer didn't even apply the range to the gun, just let you know the range to manually enter
JB should be a regular on your channel! Interesting delivery and good humor! Glad I found SOFILEIN!!!!!
I'll do my best to oblige
holy moly 45 minutes quick changing the engine AND armour appliques is insanely fast
That’s so funny I had to do the same with the ammo boxes. Pain in the ass. 2/8 1st cav. I like the cross sabers.
Hearing "same-same," "dunskie," and "behooves you" had me thinking of around four decades of military vernacular all compiled into one voice.
I aim to please
How about "Say again, please".
I say that a lot and it cracks up a few vets who remember it.
@@Kamaole3 or correction:
I was waiting for the foot stomp.
@@jamesolbrisch2582 there wasn't anything I needed people to remember
BTW the real reason that gear is supposed to be stowed on the outside is for egress. As you could tell, there isn't a lot of room for just 6 people in there. Gear is replaceable, people are not. "Oh bugger, the tank is on fire" isn't just for giggles.
Now, how much you want to enforce that standard is situation-dependent. It's a lot easier to get broken gear written off and replaced at no cost to Joe on a deployment though, so that's why different things are done at different times.
There is also a hole in the space-time continuum, where mysteriously ALL of a platoon's missing gear will be the EXACT same gear that was reported consumed in a fire on ANY combat-damaged vehicle. As they say, "do whatever you rank and pay grade can afford"!
I was a Bradley driver and gunner Aco 3-8 cav 06-09. I miss driving it so much I've been through some shit in this thing and its saved my life more than once.
Lots of us have those stories. Cheers
Seeing that big red generator gave me flashbacks to my first driver, and how he became known as Nubs.
This guy passed the test when he dropped the word "behoove" in a sentence.
#SOFILEIN & #BradlyCO
Army #68W here - I enjoyed riding in the B hole in the sandbox.
Grateful for #Bradly crews because medics were able to convert the compartment into a casualty collection for 3-4 patients while rendering trauma care or #TCCC tactical combat casualty care.
#FAVORITE #VIDEO
thank you to you two battles !
So cool. I stumbled on this video by chance. I served from 97-99 at Ft. Knox E5-15 CAV and HHT5-15 CAV on one of these beasts. We didn't have lasers, night vision, and squad displays for the observer/tow loader back then. My memories were that it was way underpowered, loud and smoked like hell during start up and kept smoking until the engine warmed up. You could see the smoke from 5 miles away. The heater never worked and broke right away when repaired. It was extremely cold inside in the wintertime. The drivers hatch would lift up from the overpressure when the 25mm was firing. Taking the gun out for service was a pain in the ass. It took a strong person but there isn't enough room for a big guy in the turret to remove the receiver, TURN and slide it out the door between the gunner and commander seats. We needed to start them up every day to charge the batteries. Maybe we had junk batteries since I was in a training unit. The rumors were that the armor could not stop anything bigger than 7.62 and hand grenades and it drew a lot of fire due to its size. But if there was ever a zombie apocalypse, I would want one. At 150lbs, I could move from the driver's position to the gunner's turret and squad area from inside with all the hatches buttoned up. With a mattress you could sleep 4 small people in the back, and it was easy vehicle to operate. One man could operate the entire vehicle and live in it if he had to.
great quality content, informative yet friendly and relaxed, enjoyed that, thank you sofilein and team.
fun, informative, well-made video. Great to see JB again. Thanks Sofi!
Once again JB had me at tape the sensors. He is spitting out gunnery gold tips...He just gave the CD player/ipod tip as well. He spent some time in a Brad.
"Don't sing so loud that you give away your position" - classic!
You can tell the Bradley likes JB a lot.
She’s drippin.
Okay. Bad joke. Got the glare from He Who Can’t Be Named.
Just here to admire Sofilein. Just noticed the Bradley in the back.
My son is a driver in training at ft benning he just moved to mounted a few weeks ago I love this video so I can learn what he will be driving thank you so much
If you have any specific questions I'll be happy to answer them
@@bradm3a3 thank you and my son is at ft hood not benning sorry I don't know what I was thinking
@@johnweaver8242 so he is already through basic training. Fort hood was my first duty station 20 years ago, do you know the unit
@@bradm3a3 carnivore company
@@bradm3a3 I believe it's 1-9 cav
"Not much has changed"... since the last time I was in a M3A2 (1992) a massive amount has changed. We didn't have the upgraded sights, the separate sight for the BC, the laser, the mounted drives night sight, the bench seats etc. We rolled with a crew of 5, driver, gunner, BC and 2 jafo's. I was in a division recon squadron (2/1 Cav 2AD and then 1/7 Cav 1CD).
I was apache troop 1-7. Garry Owen brother
@@bradm3a3 A 2/1 became E 1/7. You ever go to any of the reunions? GMFO brother!
@@stevendavidsonrn haven't yet plan to though now that I retired.
Well done JB & Sofi! Excellent & informative presentation as always.
I'm so stoked! so glad you did the Bradleys, been hoping for this for a long time. Well done! Amazing!
Nice tour of this Bradley. Thanks.
Is it just me or, are you having fun? I can see it in your eyes; wide with wonder.
It sounds like that is a great vehicle and the crew have to be well trained to be effective in a combat situation though. The many features make it a great vehicle to operate and the enemy would not want to be in it's sights anytime.
Should have talked about the personal "A/C" unit all three guys have saved me so many times in Iraq
I really should have, dang
What a great down to earth, easy to understand narration. Thanks!
Thanks, appreciate it
Brads are a nice little bad ass. I seen your sister with another tread head show, she knows her shit.
Thanks for the video sir. Thank you for your service.
Tested a couple of these improvements when I was at Force 21. The squad leaders display was a great addition. Dismounts rule!! :P
Lmao the rip-it joke killed me! Pallets and pallets!
What is a rip it?
@@garynew9637 A cheap energy drink brand that we had access to in the service.
An old employee came back to work today. He is in the army now at Ft Irwin in an Abram’s. He said do to a lack of NCO’s, he is now a gunner as a PFC. He did one rotation as a driver, and, none as a loader.
Really cool videos about Army equipment. I was an Air Force AC-130U crew chief so these videos are very educational for us flyboys
A cylinder full of grease for track tension? That seems so simple, and easier to deal with than big frigging bolts on the equipment I'm used to.
Yeah, even if it is a bad wear item, the shear amount of screwing around you'd save each time you needed to do an adjustment would make it worth buying a stockpile of spares.