Mail Call Season 1 Episode 13 Future Gear; Marine Camouflage; Army's New Armored Vehicle
- TV-PG
- October 28, 2002
- 22 min
The television show Mail Call, hosted by R. Lee Ermey, explores various military technologies and equipment. In season 1 episode 13, entitled "Future Gear; Marine Camouflage; Army's New Armored Vehicle," the show dives into three distinct topics related to military gear and equipment.
The first section of the episode focuses on the future of military gear. R. Lee Ermey visits the Special Operations Command Center in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina to discover what the future of military gear will look like. The center focuses on developing the latest technology to help soldiers in the field. R. Lee Ermey gets a chance to try out a modified version of a traditional ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle). The ATV is equipped with a surveillance system, enabling soldiers to remain concealed while watching the enemy. The show also presents a simulation of what the future of communication will look like in the military, including handheld electronic devices to keep soldiers connected in the field. It's clear that the future of military gear is evolving, and the episode explores how that will impact soldiers in the field.
The second section of the episode centers around marine camouflage. R. Lee Ermey visits the Naval Special Warfare Center in Coronado, California. Here, he talks to soldiers about the different types of marine camouflage. The show covers a wide range of camouflage types, including patterns that make soldiers invisible to the human eye and patterns that mask their thermal signature. R. Lee Ermey tries on a Ghillie suit, a type of camouflage that covers the soldier's entire body, including his or her face, in order to blend in with the environment. The show also covers the new MARPAT (Marine Pattern) camouflage worn by the United States Marine Corps. The new camouflage helps soldiers blend into wooded and desert environments. By the end of this section, viewers will have a better understanding of the importance of proper camouflage in the military.
The final section of the episode is all about the Army's new armored vehicle. R. Lee Ermey gets a chance to ride in the new Stryker Armored Combat Vehicle, which has been in development for over 10 years. The Stryker is an eight-wheeled vehicle that is highly mobile and heavily armed. It's designed to be a mobile fortress for soldiers in the field. Viewers will get a chance to see what the vehicle looks like inside and out, and how it operates in different environments. R. Lee Ermey talks to soldiers about what it's like to drive and operate the Stryker, and what it brings to the battlefield.
Overall, this episode of Mail Call explores three different aspects of military gear and equipment. From the future of communication in the military to the importance of proper camouflage and the Army's new armored vehicle, viewers will get a chance to see the different technologies that soldiers use to stay safe and effective in the field. R. Lee Ermey's enthusiasm and expertise helps bring these topics to life, and viewers will walk away with a better understanding of what it takes to be a soldier.