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This is the kind of thing I’ve been tweeting about for months. The training of the logisticians, mechanics, repair teams who have established supply chains & available parts
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) June 9, 2023
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There’s even a manual for BDAR (attached). 2/https://t.co/FMlsHkEQu0
The US Army puts a focus on this at all our training centers.
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) June 9, 2023
Commanders are forced to look at their daily OR (operational ready) rates (the availability of equipment & what parts/rapid they need). 4/
Ukraine’s Defense Minister @oleksiireznikov said yesterday Ukraine has - for example - 10 different types of donated artillery pieces.
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) June 9, 2023
He and @SecDef have worked to get lots of the equipment of the same type, but that’s not always possible. But it’s important to try. 6/
With all these new technologies, Ukraine is a formidable force.
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) June 9, 2023
Early “hiccups” happen, and offensive ops incur more casualties than the defense.
Ukraine will learn, grow & prevail in this operation. 8/8
Given the thrown track and the damaged side skirts, likely a mine strike. Even though it spills the crew’s coffee and results in headaches, nato tanks are built so crews usually survive most mine strikes. Unlike Russian tanks. https://t.co/8UELjxQ6Uo
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) June 9, 2023
Yes
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) June 9, 2023
From limited drone footage shown in open source, it appears Ukrainian combined arms teams - with attached Leo II tanks - are performing well, while experiencing the things any newly-formed force does.
— MarkHertling (@MarkHertling) June 9, 2023
They’re getting their “offensive sea legs” & will keep learning & growing
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